A bilingual reader (Vietnamese/English) which illustrates and describes traffic on the roads. Also describes purpose of vehicles and bicycles. Primary school level.

A bilingual reader (Tongan/ English) which illustrates and describes traffic on the roads. Also describes purpose of vehicles and bicycles. Primary school level.

A bilingual reader (Tokelau/ English) which illustrates and describes traffic on the roads. Also describes purpose of vehicles and bicycles. Primary school level.

Describes ways to become a better netballer. Skills, fitness, diet, gear and preparation. 'Warm up' is only reference to injury prevention.

This checklist of what makes a good network was compiled from participants comments at a workshop titled - Building Networks to Achieve Intersectoral Collaboration at the National Community Based Injury Prevention Network Meeting of the Illawarra Safe Communities Program

Community based injury prevention work has become a widely accepted strategy among safety promotion specialists. Hundreds of community based injury prevention programs have been implemented since the mid-1970s, but relatively few have been evaluated rigorously, resulting in a lack of consensus regarding the effectiveness of this approach. This study sought to identify key components that contribute to the effectiveness of these programs. The objective was to gain a better understanding of the community based model for injury prevention. The study was performed as a structured review of existing evaluations of injury prevention programs that employed multiple strategies to target different age groups, environments, and situations. The results of this study suggested that there are complex relationships between the outcome and the context, structure, and process of community-wide injury prevention programs. The interconnectedness of these variables made it difficult to provide solid evidence to prioritise in terms of program effectiveness. The evaluations of multifaceted community oriented injury prevention programs were found to have many shortcomings. Meagre descriptions of community characteristics and conditions, insufficient assessment of structural program components, and failure to establish process-outcome relationships contributed to the difficulty of identifying key success factors of the programs.

A discussion of the role of regulations in injury control, including issues of enforcement, barriers to implementing regulations and the impact of free trade on consumer safety.

Safe Waitakere is considering its future development. The purpose of this report is to provide information about the development of Safe Waitakere in a format that will assist a process to workshop future directions. his report is the first phase in determining the future of Safe Waitakere; the second phase is a facilitated workshop on the issues raised and the third will focus on putting the agreed direction in place. This document aims to capture: -perceptions of what Safe Waitakere is and could be -how the Safe Waitakere 'phenomena' began and developed over time -areas of common ground, and the strengths and weaknesses of safe Waitakere -options for future development of Safe Waitakere Lastly, a recommended approach from here is provided. This is meant as a guide only for discussion.

Burns are associated with longer hospital stay, permanent disfigurement and emotional stress disorders, and represent a health problem, especially among economically and socially deprived populations, such as the Bedouin population in Israel, hence the importance of intervention programmes. The objective of this research was to examine the extent to which the effect of a visual one-session burn prevention programme was determined by the type of medium used. The authors also examined the possibility that fear motivates action only when someone feels confident in his/her ability to control the threat. Data were based on the pre-/post-programme self-report questionnaires administered to a randomly selected three-group sample of 12- to 13-year-old Bedouin children (n = 179). All three sessions were identical, but differed in the type of medium used: slides (S), video (V), or slides and video consecutively (S + V). They measured health beliefs (perceived threat, internal/external control, self-efficacy) and sense of coherence (SOC), both before and 2 months after completion of the intervention. They also measured post-programme fear reaction and the improvement in burn-related knowledge, understanding and safety behaviour as the outcome measure. No significant post-programme differences between intervention groups were found, either in terms of outcome measure or in terms of health beliefs and SOC. However, within-person analysis indicated that the S group participants had the highest level of post-exposure fear and a decrease in luck control over injuries. The S + V group demonstrated the lowest within change. The hierarchical regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy, fear, higher socio-economic status and female gender predicted improvement. As hypothesized, the interaction between fear and self-efficacy added significantly to prediction. It seems that health beliefs and demographic characteristics were more powerful in predicting the effect of the intervention than the choice of medium per se. A multifaceted approach and more comprehensive interventions are needed in order to promote health among disadvantaged populations.

This brief article explains that helmet wearing is now compulsory and gives brief wearing rate statistics before and after the introduction of the law.

This brief article explains that helmet wearing is now compulsory and gives brief wearing rate statistics before and after the introduction of the law.

An Institute review of research on crashes involving pedestrians has identified several traffic engineering countermeasures. These can be effective in reducing the approximately 5,000 pedestrian deaths and more than 80,000 injuries that occur each year. About 40 percent of all crashes involving pedestrians occur at intersections. Also see rec # 7053.

This publication from the British 'Health Development Agency' is described as a systematic review of 'what works' in preventing the unintentional injury of children and young adolescents, and updates similar reviews published in '93 and '96. A range of interventions are identified which have been shown to reduce injury or to change behaviour. The review concludes that a concerted effort to implement established, effective interventions is necessary, to reduce the enormous burden of childhood injury. Available at: http://www.nice.org.uk/aboutnice/whoweare/aboutthehda/hdapublications/what_works_in_preventing_unintentional_injuries_in_children_and_young_adolescents.jsp

This is a systematic review of evidence which addresses the question: ‘How effective are health promotion interventions in preventing unintentional injuries in childhood and young adolescence?’ It examines the role of education, environmental modification and legislation and combinations of these approaches in injury prevention. The review includes studies published between 1975 and 2000 and revises and updates two earlier reviews. In total, 155 studies are examined for their research effectiveness and assessed for the quality of their evidence. The results are presented in tables according to type of intervention, with accompanying discussion and summary. The implications of the review for practitioners, researchers and policy makers are discussed. A range of interventions are identified that have been shown to reduce injury or to change behaviour. The review concludes that a concerted attempt to implement established, effective interventions at local, national and international levels is essential to reduce the enormous burden of childhood injury. Available at: http://www.nice.org.uk/aboutnice/whoweare/aboutthehda/hdapublications/what_works_in_preventing_unintentional_injuries_in_children_and_young_adolescents.jsp

It is estimated that 20,000 New Zealand children, many of them tamariki Maori, are affected by parental imprisonment and they can experience a wide range negative impacts on their health, education and social outcomes. The publication has prompted calls for policies to improve outcomes for these children and research into the positive effects of support groups for them.

This small pamphlet publicises the infrequently observed road rule that says that vehicles passing school buses must slow to 20 kilometres an hour or less if a school bus has stopped to let children on or off. And that you must slow down and drive at 20 km/h or less until you are well past the bus. It features a photo of a girl being struck by a car and thrown into the air near a stationary school bus in a rural road setting. For more see: http://www.ruralwomen.org/SchoolBusSafety.html

Product safety is affected by product design and by the knowledge of the user, either through the user’s own background or through instructions and warnings presented with the product. Given adequate knowledge, warnings can serve primarily to remind individuals of the hazards and precautions that can be taken. This study examined people in the USA (represented by two diverse samples) to evaluate their knowledge about the hazards associated with common household products and situations using both multiple choice and open-ended surveys. The results indicated that the respondents were aware of a substantial number of hazards, but their knowledge often did not extend to the specific circumstances that could produce personal injury and property damage. Further, comparisons of cued and non-cued responses suggested some hazards are not well recognized without the cue. The results indicate warnings are needed both as reminders and to provide safety information.

This brief guidelines document provides information around the safe installation of basketball rings in the home backyard.

This article looks at the NZ Public Health System and comes up with the following key findings: In spite of the dedication of health workers, New Zealand faces a big range of serious public health problems: The notion of competition has undermined cooperation in public health - a field where it is vital that people work together; The structure of public health is fragmented; Public health advocates are worried about speaking out publicly, for fear of losing their jobs and funding.

Information re current gun laws; advocacy for registration and gun control. List of supporters; supporters info.

Both these short articles debate the issue of terminology use in injury prevention.

The idea that injury prevention is a branch of public health is a relatively new one. The concept is not new to national health policy planners, nor to workers in the field, but injury prevention as a legitimate public health activity is still a radical notion, both inside and outside the health field. This issue of the bulletin is devoted to an essay in support of safety promoters.

The Consumer's Institute tested five hinged gates that you can open, and two barriers you have to step over, against a British/European safety standard. The results were disappointing. None met all the requirements of the standard. All had spaces where a toddler's fingers, limbs or body could be trapped. Five had parts that stuck out allowing clothing to catch and, in the worst instance, strangle a child. While the Consumer's Institute can't give an unqualified recommendation. three of the products tested are worth considering. These models failed only the limb-entrapment safety test. That's a reasonably serious failure, but it isn't life-threatening.

A pamphlet produced by CAPT for their Child Safety Week 1998 which provides safety tips for poisoning prevention in the home environment.

The report looks at garden pesticides and the risk of child poisoning.

Factsheet alerts to possible dangers associated with wheat bags and provides a checklist of Do's and Don'ts. See: http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/productsafety/consumerinfo/index.html

Consumer tested 14 strollers available in New Zealand for safety, durability and ease of use. The tests were based on the newly revised Australian and New Zealand standard for prams and strollers (AS/NZS 2088:2013). This standard is mandatory in Australia and the article calls for compliance with the safety standard becoming mandatory in New Zealand also. Consumer found that only 5 of the 14 tested brands were "worth considering". They did not recommend any of the models tested as all of them failed some safety tests, including finger entrapment hazards, waist-strap buckles able to be removed, locking mechanisms within the child's reach. The article lists what to look for when purchasing a stroller and warns that hanging shopping bags on the handles can cause tip-overs.

Injuries sustained by patients using wheels-in-line roller skates were reviewed in a survey of 57 cases collected by the Roosevelt Hospital Hand Service and 44 cases compiled by the consumer Product Safety Commission. Most injuried skaters had not mastered controlled skating and stopping techniques. This new rererational sport is increasing in popularity and more injuries are expected if skaters fail to protect themselves properly.

This 13 by 20.5 cm cardboard pamphlet from ACC and Rural Women has a 'pop out and fold up' section which folds to form a model of a yellow school bus which has the safety message 'When a school bus has stopped, slow to 20kph' printed on the top along with a 20 in a red circle, a speed limit sign.

Abstract of a poster presented to the World Injury conference held in London in October 2010: "This presentation uses a Buzz Lightyear approach to child injury prevention advocacy. One of the stars of the Pixar animated movie Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear does not realise he is just a toy, he believes he is a real spaceman and can fly. The unfolding of his understanding of his true status does not, however, inhibit his ability to become a hero. Child injury prevention advocacy is the constructive, truthful and compelling use of evidence to inform experts, decision makers, media, community organisations and individuals about effective ways to reduce the numbers of New Zealand children who experience unintentional injury. This presentation explores the ways we understand and use advocacy, scopes some of the real hurdles for child injury prevention advocates, considers the usefulness of tools such as stakeholder analysis and economics and then looks into ‘the Beyond’ of what we are trying to do, as advocates, every day." doi:10.1136/ip.2010.029215.263

This article discusses the events that lead to the drowning of 4 teenagers on a kayaking outdoor education exercise. It also gives the results of a commission of inquiry into the incident.

The thought of long driving holidays with the kids may seem like a nightmare to some parents but there are steps you can take to keep the children happy, occupied and safe and this article outlines some of those steps, including keeping them strapped in.

SAFE KIDS media releases about IPRU study of pedestrian injury in the Auckland Region.

Between 1977 and 1983, 88 California children 0-14 years of age were unintentionally shot and killed either by other children or by themselves. The majority of cases occurred while children were playing with guns they had found. Easy accessibility to guns, the resemblance of guns to toys, and gun malfunctions were all contributing factors. Handguns, particularly those of.22 caliber, were frequently involved.

This study presents a novel method to assess context-specific physical activity patterns using accelerometer and GPS. The method efficiency is investigated by providing descriptive results on the use of domains and subdomains, and assessing how much of children’s and adolescents’ daily activity time can be classified by these domains and subdomains. Four domains and 11 subdomains were defined as important contexts for child and adolescent behaviour. During weekdays (n=367) and weekend days (n=178) the majority of children and adolescents spent time in active transport, urban green space, clubs and sports facilities. Satisfactory method efficiency was found during weekdays. Natural experiments combined with objective assessment of context-specific behaviours hold the potential to create evidence on the effects of changes to the built environment on behaviour.

This is a bilingual double-sided pamphlet size resource (English and Maori) which highlighted the importance of booster seats for children once they have outgrown their child restraint. Boosters: -Boost comfort -Boost the view -BOOST SAFETY! Don't forget that 'big kids' (14kg-26kg) are safest in a booster seat.

"There is a clear analogy between smoke detectors and child car seats. Both technologies have been enthusiastically embraced, and their widespread distribution has saved many thousands of lives. However, the issue of car seat misuse has led to a reevaluation of enginering and educational approaches for child occupant protection. It is time for a similar comprehensive reevaluation of smoke detectors for home fire safety." The article goes on to describe the problems associated with residents intentionally disabling their detectors because of frequent false-alarms, usually due to smoke from cooking or general moisture. The article then discusses a possible solution to the 'nuisance alarms' scenario: the insatallation of photoelectric, rather than ionization, smoke detectors. These photoelectric detectors are far less prone to nuisance alarming. Possible future technology is also discussed in terms of smoke detectors.

Mainly a discussion of the post injury treatment of dog bites but a brief outline of prevention strategies.

An article which provides a summary of findings from this UNICEF report (see rec # 6142).

This paper investigates the impact of economic and social reforms in New Zealand since the mid-1980s on the well-being of children. These reforms were among the most sweeping in scope and scale in any industrialized democracy. Their impact has not been systematically monitored by government. The paper outlines the reforms and associated changes in the situation of New Zealand children. The reforms have not led to an overall improvement in the well-being of children. There has been widening inequality between ethnic and income groups which has left many Mäori and Pacific children, and children from one parent and poorer families, relatively worse off. Government agencies have had difficulties in addressing the impact on children. There have been advances made since the mid-1990s, when the pace of the reform process slowed. The New Zealand experience illustrates the vulnerability of children during periods of social upheaval and change and the importance of having effective mechanisms to monitor, protect and promote the interests of children.

Information and membership brochure with accompanying letter, dated 17 December 1998.

This pamphlet provides safety advice for different activities associated with the river environment in New Zealand.

This guide is for families with infants, toddlers or preschoolers who have been seriously injured. This includes injuries which have caused a disability. Gives families practical information for choices and decisions that will help them adjust and prepare for the future.