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School age5 to 9

Risk moves outdoors, and the first emotional harms show.

The five biggest risks

The backyard and the street bring trampolines, bikes and the family dog. Children are more adventurous, but still overestimate their skill.

  1. Trampoline fallsBackyardOne child at a time, net up, springs padded.
  2. Bike and scooter crashesDriveway, streetHelmet every ride. Watch them near the driveway.
  3. Dog bitesBackyard, living roomNever leave a young child alone with any dog, even the family one.
  4. Bunk-bed fallsBedroomNo top bunk for children under 9.
  5. Family conflictWhole homeKeep talking. Notice changes in mood or behaviour.

Sources: No separate national figures for this age group in our sources. Prevention advice: Kidsafe Australia. All ages side by side: by age.

Make it safe for school-age children

Room checks, guides and gear for this stage.

Backyard and pool Bedrooms and bunks Dogs and kids Near the road Swimming lessons Sun safety Online safety Car and booster seats Someone to talk to

Your safety calendar

Each safety job for your child, on the day it falls due.

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Dogs and kids

Keeping the family dog and your child safe together.

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Car seats, reviewed

Crash-test scores, and what to look for at each size.

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