Safety Spotlight - Safe Cycling
Bike Riding can be fun for the whole family but it needs to be enjoyed safely. So what are some helpful tips or road rules we need to be aware of?
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To Stay Alive in the Water
- Learn to swim and survive
- Always supervise children near water
- Never swim alone
- Only swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach
- Fence swimming pools
- Beware of fast-flowing water
Download the 'To Stay Alive in the Water' brochure.
Learn 2 Swim with Liquid Swim
Exclusive offer for Term 4, 2009
Exclusive offer for Summer School Holidays!
If you have not yet started thinking about fun and creative ways to entertain your children during the Summer School Holidays, we have good news for you!
We are pleased to announce an exclusive offer for the first 20 New Rouse Hill residents who register their place in a free water safety and learn to swim program at Mungerie House Swimming Pool.
The classes are proposed to be 30 minutes per session, week commencing Monday 18 January (5 day course). These classes will cater for 4 students each and be structured according to participants swimming ability. This is a great way to teach children about water safety in a fun and interactive way.
You can visit www.liquidswim.com.au for more information, and if you are interested in securing your place please email angela.bell@lendlease.com.au your details including lot number, phone, and how many children you would like to register, and what their age and swimming ability is (i.e. non swimmer, beginner, intermediate or advanced)
The proposed course is a water safety initiative by The New Rouse Hill, and will be run by local company Liquid Swim, for more information you can visit www.liquidswim.com.au or www.ourrouse.com.au
Out & About in Your Community
The New Rouse Hill will continue to grow into a strong and vibrant community for many years to come. However, along the way, we must all remain aware and proactive about keeping our homes, roads and community safe. If you would like to report any safety concerns or suggest any safety improvements regarding construction at The New Rouse Hill please let us know by calling 9851 2000.
Download the 'Out & About in Your Community' brochure.
Planning a Safer Home
Did you know that 45% of all injuries occur in and around the home? You can easily help make your new home a safer environment for your family
Download the 'Planning a Safer Home' brochure.
Fire Safety Checklist
Are you fire safe in your home? Download the 'Home Fire Safety Checklist' provided by the NSW Fire Brigades.
For more information, go to the NSW Rural Fire Service Website.
A Road to Child Safety
Information on road child safety provided by the Motor Accident Authority and the 'Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, New South Wales'. For more information visit the Kid Safe NSW website at www.kidsafensw.org.
Download 'A Road to Child Safety' brochure.
Water Safety in Your Community
Supervision means that a child is ALWAYS being watched by an adult within arm's reach. Teaching children to swim can also prevent drownings, however swimming lessons and floaties are no substitute for adult supervision.
For more information and to download the 'Water Safety in Your Community' brochure.
Click Here for Swimming Pool Safety Standards from the The Hills Shire Council
Kids & Poisons
Click here to access the Children's Hospital at Westmead Website for information about children and poisons.
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