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Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend! and join us for two days of FREE motorsport excitement in Northam!
27th April: Mount Ommanney Hill Climb
28th April: ELS Mechanical Flying 50
Click HERE to find out more
The Shire of Northam is currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD. All burning activities require a permit and applications will only be accepted from primary producers (Agricultural) only. No single cubic meter burns accepted. For more information and to apply for a permit, click HERE.
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s Keep Watch program aims to reduce the incidence of toddler drowning in the community. As part of the Keep Watch program, the Royal Life Saving Society recently launched a new national pool safety awareness campaign warning that water is only safe while you’re watching.
In Australia, drowning is the leading cause of preventable death in children. Toddler’s minimal swimming ability, lower awareness of water dangers, mobility challenges, and dependence on their caregivers increases their risk of drowning. Despite these risks, there are key actions that can be implemented to reduce the risk of toddler drowning.
To prevent toddler drowning, the Royal Life Saving Society of WA encourages parents and caregivers to:
The Royal Life Saving Society of WA offer a range of services to support parents and caregivers to easily implement prevention activities including: water safety presentations, ‘Heart Beat Club’ CPR courses, information for local infant aquatic programs, and a range of resources
https://www.facebook.com/KeepWatch
https://knowinjury.org.au/
'Keep Watch' Drowning Prevention Information
Home Pool Safety Checklist