This WaterSafe Policy for schools together with Generic Operational guidelines for teachers and Operational Guidelines for specific aquatic environments have been designed to be used by principals, Boards of Trustees and staff. This is a resource which schools can either adopt in its entirety or use as a guide when revisiting their existing policy document.

Children can benefit enormously from learning to swim and being confident in and around water. This factsheet aims to give child-minders, nannies and people involved with child-care on a professional basis, as well as parents, some advice on keeping children safe whilst at the swimming pool.

Paper compiled for 50th anniversary. Explains aims and services

A statistical breakdown of New Zealand drowning data by activity from January to July 2000.

Raw data used to produce the Safekids fact sheet in 'Auckland Regional Child Drownings'

This publication from Water Safety New Zealand sets their strategic direction for 2007-2012 with sections on: leadership, education, collaboration, resourcing, research and planning and communication.

This is a media release from Water Safety New Zealand which highlights the fact that the summer period is traditionally 'the drowning season' when most communities are involved in a wide range of aquatic activities. All environments, rivers, beaches, lakes, the open sea and water in and around the home will pose significant danger over this period. Also attached is a breakdown of the drowning statistics by activity for the January to November periods over he past 20 years, including the number of drownings for November 2002.

This is a water safety policy for schools developed by WaterSafe Auckland. "The aquatic environment presents a range of unique safety risks in, on, or near the water, which need to be addressed by the education community. The promotion of a water safety policy is an important step in the creation of a safety culture throughout the school and community. Adoption of a water safety policy indicates a specific recognition of, and commitment to, the water safety needs of students and staff by the school."

This is a joint media release from these three national water safety organisations. "Essential water safety services who are already under resources are reeling at significant funding reductions just advised by he New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. A further 25% cut of approximately $1.5m for this season will cripple rescue and safety agencies." This media release provides further details.

This article briefly introduces a project for standardised water safety signs, being coordinated by Standards New Zealand. The project would result in signage for beaches and boat ramps, based on internationally recognised symbols, to help prevent people drowning.

This is a single sheet 'colouring in' to raise awareness about water safety signs. Colouring in cartoon quite detailed.

The study was set up in response to concerns raised by surf lifeguards and regional water safety groups about the lack of quality supervision of young children by parents/caregivers during aquatic recreation at beaches, especially on beaches with the added risk of surf conditions.

This report focuses on how families/ social groups supervise their children at beaches in the Auckland region. The research is based on surveys undertaken at 18 beaches. Key recommendations appear on pages 35-36 and focus on the importance of close and constant supervision as a minumum - even in seemingly benign conditions, constant alertness to changing conditions, what to reasonably expect of lifeguards etc.

This is a short article which reminds pool owners of the existence of pool fencing legislation as well as providing a brief checklist detailing some of the required fencing rules.

Young children are irresistibly drawn to water. These general water safety tips can help you keep you child safe in and around the home. Information and safety advice is provided under the following headings; 1) messages for parents and caregivers, 2) pool, spa and hot tub safety, 3) safety around the house, 4) shopping list (a short list of safety product items), 5) bath safety, and 6) general water safety tips.

The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of training in swimming and water safety on young preschool children's ability to recover safely from a simulated episode of falling into a swimming pool. It concluded that such programmes may offer some protection for children at risk of drowning and there was no indication that this programme increased the risk of drowning. However, pool fencing, other barriers around water, and parental supervision still remain the most important prevention strategies to reduce drowning in children.

The water safety issues addressed in this paper are hot water injuries and children being drowned in unfenced private swimming pools.

Opportunity is the single most important factor in allowing your child to become water confident. Given a safe, comfortable and non-stressful time in the water a child can virtually teach themselves water confidence. However, water can also be a hazard for young children, especially in and around the home. Topics on this page are: - Water confidence - Safety first - Bath time - Home pools - Learning to swim - Swimming pool supervision - Swimming clothing - Rivers and beaches - Dealing with a water emergency or drowning - CPR - Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation

A general water safety pamphlet with information and safety advice presented under the following headings: (1) Drowning is a quick and silent killer, (2) Protect your child at home, (3) protect your child in open water, (4) Protect your child in pools, and (5) Protect your child across your community.

Tag and lanyard with the words "Water watcher : while wearing this tag, I agree to supervise the children in the open water or pool, keeping them in sight at all times. I will not leave the water area without finding an adult to replace me."

Report from University of Tasmania researcher warning that free flow waterbeds are potentially deadly to infants, they can fall off, adults sleeping beside them may roll onto them, they may get too hot and risk of SIDS my be increased. Further stating that any adult bed is unsuitable for an infant to sleep in.

This booklet from Water Safety New Zealand includes general outdoor water safety advice regarding: around the home and at the pool, when fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, at the beach and river and when using jetskis and boogie boards. There is also material on the dangers of hypothermia, escaping from submerged vehicles and rescue breathing (CPR). See the website: www.watersafety.org.nz for publications/ resources availability.

This evaluation aimed to: 1. Assess WaterSafe Auckland's (WAI’s) strategic alliances across the injury prevention, education, health and safety sectors. The purpose of this engagement with these key alliances/partnerships was to evaluate how their collaboration with WAI enhanced the worth of their work and how they considered WAI had met the needs of their communities. It covered the inclusiveness and processes of WAI over the past 24 months. 2. Evaluate the 2003/2004 Safe Summer campaign and also compare and assess the results of past Safe Summer Campaigns in place since 2000. Although each Safe Summer campaign had different target groupings, there was still the opportunity to compare the general building of the desired “water safety culture”. The evaluation was conducted between March and June, 2004 and this brief timeframe should be acknowledged when considering the extent of evaluation activities. The scope of the evaluation activities incorporated key informant interviews; and a quantitative analysis of the Water Safety public awareness survey 2004.

This Annual Report from WaterSafe Auckland is for the year ending 30 June 2011 so 2010-2011. See: http://www.watersafe.org.nz/_attachments/docs/wai-annual-report-ye-30-june-2011-web-5.pdf and http://www.watersafe.org.nz/

The WaterSafe Guidelines for Schools and The Rainbow System of Supervision video (see rec # 8019) have been developed to put the WaterSafe Policy (see rec # 5655) into practice (available at http://www.watersafe.org.nz/ws_policy.htm). They are the result of specific requests from schools, to provide information, advice and a standard of 'best water practice' when preparing for aquatic activities and EOTC trips and camps. It is hoped that providing schools with aquatic knowledge while developing positive attitudes and behaviours, will reduce the possibility of drownings or near-drownings while on school activities. This resource has been designed in consultation with aquatic experts, teachers, Board of Trustees and educational professionals. It has been written to meet the following needs: -Respond to drowning and near drowning incidents in New Zealand schools -Assist in reducing the possibility of drowning and water related accidents during school activities -Provide schools with the best knowledge, standards and skills to create safer water practices in the educational setting -Meet requests from Primary and Intermediate schools for water safety guidelines. The guidelines outline how to effectively and safely plan aquatic activities, as well as giving teachers, Principals, Board of Trustees and adult volunteers, the knowledge and skills for the "how to" of supervision, responsibility and leadership. This can also be transferred to the students, allowing them to be involved in planning safety strategies for safe participation in aquatic activities and take responsibility for themselves and their buddies while in the water.

This is a policy document which schools can adopt to promote water safety. Adoption of a water safety policy indicates a specific recognition of, and commitment to, the water safety needs of students and staff of the school.

This booklet from Water Safety New Zealand updates the 2004 edition and includes general outdoor water safety advice regarding: around the home and at the pool, when fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, at the beach and river and when using jetskis and boogie boards. There is also material on the dangers of hypothermia, escaping from submerged vehicles and rescue breathing (CPR). See the website: www.watersafety.org.nz for publications/ resources availability.

This booklet from Water Safety New Zealand includes general outdoor water safety advice regarding: around the home and at the pool, when fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, at the beach and river and when using jetskis and boogie boards. There is also material on the dangers of hypothermia, escaping from submerged vehicles and rescue breathing (CPR). See the website: www.watersafety.org.nz for publications/ resources availability.

The aim of the Rainbow System is the safe supervision of students during water-based group activities and periods of free swim time. It is a supervision system which colour codes students into small groups according to their swimming ability and assigns them to a specific adult supervisor. The supervisor watches only his/her assigned students and may wear a colour coded t-shirt or other item of colour coded clothing and be in charge of a group of 2-6 students who are all wearing colour coded swimming caps. The Rainbow System video is a synopsis of the WaterSafe Policy and the WaterSafe Guidelines (see rec #s 5655 & 8018) and highlights visually the WaterSafe Guidelines material being put into practice. The video is a tool for principals, teaching staff, board of trustees and adult helpers who are preparing for and assisting with aquatic activities at camp or similar EOTC venue. It can also be used as a guide for students when taking part in aquatic activities and the expectation that they take some responsibility for themselves and their buddy. The policy, guidelines and video have been produced in the hope that they will make a difference to the supervision, decision-making and safety of primary/intermediate school children taking part in aquatic activities.

A water safety checklist sticker providing safety advice for children in and around the water.

This "WaterSense" video and teacher's guide (see rec # 5566) have been produced by WaterSafe Auckland Incorporated to promote the use of safe water practices by young children. It provides a foundation that will assist in the development of a water safety culture within the school, starting right from the new entrants. By the end of year 2 all children should all have an awareness of the 6 water safety messages and have completed the suggested or similar learning activities. This 20 min video targets pupils of the junior primary school (year 1 & 2) and is based on an entertaining action song, which covers 6 main safety messages. It is designed and performed by the popular 'Aunties' group who are well known performers of children's educational theatre.

The aim of this teacher's guide is to (1) assist schools developing the initial stages of a 'water safety culture', (2) identify the important water safety messages covered in the video for year 1 and 2 children, (3) illustrate the relationship between each safety message, strands and achievement objectives identified in the Health & Physical Education Curriculum (1999), (4) give an example of the WaterSense objectives and learning outcomes for each safety message, (5) offer references and resources and, (6) provide a selection of master task sheets. This resource will provide a foundation for a child's aquatic education at a new entrant level. This teacher's resource booklet is also accompanied by the WaterSense video (see rec # 5566).

An activity book (colouring in, join the dots) about safety around the water and road safety.

WaveWatch is a booklet/pamphlet which folds out into an A2 sized poster that is a simple guide to rip currents and what to do in relation to them. The other side of the poster when it is folded up is a pamphlet with sections on safety in the: 'Waves', 'Rips', on 'Rocks', important 'Signs' (safety flags and signage) and drowning prevention 'Tips'. Includes messages aimed at children such as encouraging them to ensure they have adult supervision when swimming and the 'swim between the flags' message in ten languages.

This pamphlet provides an illustrated guide to reading the sea at surf beaches and tips for safety in the surf.

This pamphlet provides an illustrated guide to reading the sea at surf beaches and tips for safety in the surf.

A pamphlet which briefly details the benefits of walking to school and what the Pedestrians Association have implemented in the way of schemes and programmes, such as the 'walking bus'. Also includes membership application form to become a member of the Pedestrians Association.

In this article Reena compares New Zealand's record on child injury prevention to other countries from her recent trip to North America and UK.

This drowning prevention tattoo features the words 'Wear a lifejacket' on a stylised Maori wave design. From WaterSafe Auckland/ Wai.

This A4 pamphlet describes the upcoming 2009 IPNANZ conference and includes some details on the programme, speakers and contributors.

A publication which provides abstracts to most of the papers presented at the inaugural IPNANZ conference in October/November 2001.

Patty Huang, MD presented a webinar on safety in children with special health care needs (CSHCN), hosted by the Injury and Violence Prevention and CYSHCN programs of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In it, she describes key factors that place these children at risk for unintentional injuries and reviews strategies for injury prevention that families of CSHCN should know. Topics include elopement (wandering), child passenger safety, and teen driving.

Brochure outlining Plunket's services: Plunket visits, PlunketLine, Car Seat Rental Scheme, PEPE Parenting Education Programme, Tots and Toddlers, Parent groups, Toy libraries, and some other general information about Plunket.

Brochure outlining Plunket's services ; care delivery teams ; volunteers ; Maori child health ; Plunket partnerships ; Plunket in action and Plunket structure.