Safe
Parks and playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds offer a diversity of activities for kids to take part in including swing sets, cycle paths, sports fields and courts and BBQ areas. Some don’t allow animals while others specifically have off-leash areas. Identify a park which is suitable for your child’s age, particularly if you feel safer with soft fall, fences and straps on swings for your toddlers. Follow marked cycle paths, stay within the speed limit, watch for other cyclists or pedestrians and wear helmets or protective sports guards. Keep children away from BBQ’s and be cautious around strange animals. If park equipment has been broken or vandalised report it to your local council.
Featured safety resources
 Wherever you are in Australia, these featured resources are available nationally.
Please navigate through the subsections above to find more local or specific contacts.
Safe services
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National contacts
This is a brief list of organisations listed throughout the Safe section, which provide a national emergency or safety service. For specific services or to see what’s available in a local area please browse the subsections in the menu above.
000 Triple Zero emergency
Ambulance, Fire, Police
Poisons Information
24 hour
State Emergency Services
24 hour
Translating and Interpreting Service
24 hour
State and local areas
Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour
Crime Stoppers
24 hour
Kids Help Line
24 hour
Lifeline
24 hour
Emergency contact list
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Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Children's Guide acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.