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This is the process that helps the body develop protection against specific infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system.
What is immunisation?
This Australian organisation develops resources and support materials to promote the mental health and wellbeing of children.
What is Emerging Minds?
This refers to actions taken to stop illness or injury from occurring before it happens.
What is prevention?
This involves identifying a health or wellbeing issue early and providing support before it becomes more serious.
What is early intervention?
The ACCC may test these products to make sure children are protected from hazards such as burns, falls and unsafe materials.
What are children’s clothing and footwear?
This location is where young children experience the greatest number of injuries.
What is the home?
This approach focuses on identifying mental health concerns early and providing support before they become more serious.
What is prevention and early intervention?
This safety strategy helps prevent strangulation and suffocation by keeping cords, strings and other hazards out of a child’s reach.
What is keeping cords and strings out of reach?
This safety strategy helps prevent choking by keeping small objects and unsafe foods away from young children.
What is keeping small objects and choking hazards out of reach?
This first-aid item is used to reduce swelling and provide relief from pain after a minor injury.
What are instant cold packs?
This life-threatening condition is a severe allergic reaction that can occur rapidly and requires immediate treatment.
What is anaphylaxis?
This safety device is designed to protect children and reduce their risk of serious injury in the event of a vehicle accident.
What is a child restraint?
This common first-aid item is used to cover small cuts, grazes and minor wounds to help protect them from dirt and infection.
What are adhesive bandages?
This first-aid item is used to cover wounds and help absorb blood or other fluids.
What are gauze pads?
When the ACCC finds a dangerous children’s product that does not meet safety requirements, this action may be taken to remove it from the market.
What is a product recall?
This age group is most at risk of experiencing accidental poisoning.
Who are children aged 1–3 years?
Name three diseases that children can be protected against through immunisation.
What are measles, whooping cough and polio?
These signs can indicate that a child may be experiencing a mental health concern, including ongoing sadness, anxiety, irritability or frequent mood changes.
What are emotional warning signs?
These warning signs may indicate a child is experiencing difficulties with their mental health, such as withdrawing from friends, avoiding social activities or struggling to interact with others.
What are social interaction red flags?
These signs may indicate a child is experiencing a mental health concern, such as persistent worry, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating or negative thoughts.
What are potential psychological signs?
This Australian organisation is responsible for regulating product safety and protecting consumers from unsafe products.
What is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)?
This calculation uses a person’s weight and height to estimate their body size.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
This organisation checks that products sold to Australian consumers meet required safety standards, helping protect children from unsafe products.
What is the ACCC
The ACCC may check these products because they can pose risks such as choking, poisoning or injury to young children.
What are children’s toys and products?
The ACCC checks these products to ensure they meet safety requirements designed to prevent falls, entrapment and other injuries.
What are cots and nursery products?