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01 Dec 2020... What to do when a baby is choking? This factsheet with a lot of pictures illustrates how to prevent choking and clear blockages for babies.

01 Feb 2018... Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and potentially life-threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Most cases of anaphylaxis occur after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen they are allergic to (usually a food, insect or medication).

Some plants are dangerous for children. When touched or swallowed, they can be poisonous, cause allergic reactions, or cause physical injuries.

01 Oct 2025... Heat is the leading cause of death from natural disasters in Australia, posing significant health risks such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, heart attacks, strokes, and worsening of existing conditions like kidney or lung disease and mental illness.  While extreme heat can affect anyone, those most at risk include older adults, young children, pregnant women, individuals with chronic health issues, and people who are socially isolated or lack ways to stay cool. In medical emergencies like heatstroke, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.  To stay safe, keep cool, stay hydrated, plan ahead, and check in on others. For more information, visit the Better Health Channel . 

Home safety and injury prevention poster on choking prevention

Home safety and injury prevention poster.

16 Mar 2023... Visual information on when to call triple zero and what to expect. Triple zero (000) should only be called when you need police, fire or ambulance. Always call triple zero if there is a threat to life or property.

17 May 2007... Understanding burn and scald injuries.

22 Apr 2025... If your baby is not breathing this fact sheet will explain how to perform resuscitation on your baby.

30 Nov 2023... This collection of resources can help during extreme heat or heatwaves (periods of unusually hot weather). In Australia, extreme heat events are responsible for more deaths than all other natural hazard events combined. Hot weather can affect everyone, however those at greater risk include older people, people with existing medical conditions, babies and young children, outdoor workers, socially isolated people, people who are homeless and pregnant women. Climate change is resulting in more hot days and more intense heatwaves. Now more than ever, it is important to know the risks of heat, who is at risk, how to prepare, and how to protect ourselves and others.​