ACC ThinkSafe and schools: Introducing the new ACC Injury Prevention Resource 2003

This article introduces this new ACC injury prevention resource for schools and provides a brief overview.; ACC ThinkSafe and Schools is designed to be used from Early Childhood through levels 1- 8 of all primary, intermediate and secondary schools.; Within each level, the resource contains suggested learning experiences, organised into four themes. - exploring life’s activities - understanding injury prevention - analysing and managing risk - building safe physical and emotional environments; Teachers are encouraged to modify the suggested learning experiences according to the needs of students and the time available for the programme.; The strands of the curriculum are directly linked to the themes of this resource.; Essential curriculum skills are identified in the planning guide for each level.