Keeping Bradfield Kids Safe in the Water

Families living in Bradfield will benefit from a new initiative aimed at increasing water safety for young children.

The Member for Bradfield, Mr Paul Fletcher, said the initiative was aimed at children under five and teaching them about water safety.

Mr Fletcher said the new programme consists of songs, videos and books which communicate the water safety message in a fun and engaging format for youngsters.

“Child care centres, kindergartens, play groups and water safety organisations in Bradfield are being sent the educational packs,” Mr Fletcher said.

“More than 80,000 are being distributed nationally and they are available online at www.kidsalive.com.au”

“The programme has been developed by water safety campaigner and former Olympic swimming coach Laurie Lawrence and builds on his highly successful Living with Water DVD.

Mr Fletchersaid that the 2014 National Drowning Report showed that 20 children aged under five had drowned between July 2013 and June 2014.

 “I hope that by educating children about water safety they will be able to enjoy themselves in and around water without harm,” Mr Fletcher said.

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