Drowning is the greatest cause
of accidental death in children under five in Australia.
Each week, on average, one child drowns.
In 1988 to combat drowning,
Laurie Lawrence created the Kids Alive – Do the Five
water safety program. The Kids Alive program educates the
public on five important steps to reduce the risk of
preschool drowning.
The Kids
Alive pantomime is the biggest touring free show in
Australia. Not only does the show visit metropolitan areas,
but to date has visited 545 country towns, 44 remote
communities and played to more than 225,000 students
Australia wide.
Each year, many families are struck by a tragic drowning or near
drowning. The emotional impact of such an accident on a family
lasts a lifetime.
Owning a swimming pool is a big responsibility. Pool owners must
ensure that their pool is
fenced and
complies with local government legislation.
