Helping older children to be safe
Updated: 30 September 2022
Manuela Leporesi
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- Show children hazards that might hurt them, such as sharp objects and hot surfaces
- Help children learn to swim, particularly if they live or play near deep water
- Manage what children do on the internet
- Ensure children use seatbelts in cars and wear a helmet on a two-wheeler
- Encourage children to talk to a trusted adult, such as if they feel threatened, bullied, hurt or unsafe
- Talk to children about tobacco, drugs and alcohol and the dangers of using them
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