‘SAFE BARRIERS SAVE LIVES’ BACKYARD POOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Homeowners are urged to check their pool and spa barriers as toddler drowning rates spike.

‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’

Is your backyard pool set for summer?
Despite significant reductions in toddler drowning deaths over time, drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental death for Australian children under 5 years of age. Statistics from the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia show that in 2021/22, 17 Australian children aged 0-4 years drowned, with swimming pools being the most common location where these incidents occurred.
While safety barriers can be effective in reducing the risk of drowning incidents, evidence suggests that a large number of drowning deaths are the result of barriers that are faulty, or non-compliant with Australian standards.
Kidsafe’s ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign urges all pool and spa owners to register and check their barriers in the lead up to summer. The campaign also promotes the importance of other water safety measures to keep children safe around water, including active adult supervision, CPR/first aid knowledge and water awareness.

For more information to assist you to check the safety of your pool and spa barrier, please use the resources below:
‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign DL flyer
‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign A3 poster
Royal Life Saving Australia’s Home Pool Safety Checklist

Matt Welch Video extracts

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Self Closing and Latching Gate

Gaps Under the Barrier

Are there Climable Objects Near the Pool

Don't Prop the Pool or Spa Gate Open at Any Time

Actively Supervise Children Around Water

The Best Offence is a Good Offence

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Are there Climable Objects Near the Pool

‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ Campaign DL Flyer

‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ Campaign A3 Poster

Royal Life Saving Society Australia Home Safety Pool Safety Checklist

The ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign is proudly supported by Safetech Hardware Australia.

Safety Ninja Video on Backyard Pool Safety

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Evidence suggests that a large number of drowning deaths in backyard swimming pools are as a result of fencing that is faulty or non-compliant with Australian Standards.

Please check your pool barriers and review your safety measures.

We encourage you to check your pool barriers as part of the present Safe Barriers Save Lives campaign. See checklist below.