Disturbing figures sadly show that in the past 13 years in NSW, 83 children have died in a backyard swimming pool. 

For any family, it’s absolutely devastating. 

Figures also show – in the past decade – at least 70 children have suffered neurological damage due to an immersion in a pool. 

At least 1000 children have ended up in hospital for the same reason.

We want to highlight that often the most dangerous aquatic location exists in our own backyard.

We ask readers to take part in “Summer Safety Sunday” on November 29.

We ask readers to check their pool and spa from top to bottom and to make sure it’s safe, fully compliant and that any outstanding issues – where something needs to be fixed – are acted on.

We want people to have fun in all aquatic environments. 

We don’t want to see tragedies.

If a pool gate is not closing properly, please fix it.

If your pool fence needs any kind of repair, act. 

It is never worth the risk.

We have extensive free materials available to help readers – just visit www.bepoolsafe.com.au or www. swimmingpoolregister.com.au

You can also visit the hashtag #SummerSafe. 

At the websites you can download a check list and get many helpful materials.

Safety and vigilance are the keys.

We’ve seen too many tragedies.

We thank your readers for taking action and helping us with critical safety issues.