Emergencies at home can happen in seconds, and being prepared can mean the difference between life and death. Kids Alive and Royal Life Saving WA are urging parents and carers to refresh their lifesaving skills through the Heart Beat Club, a free online course teaching CPR and essential first aid specifically for babies and young children.
Last year, there were 15 drowning deaths in Australian children under five. Tragically, most occurred in backyard pools (40%) and baths (27%). This is why we are urging families to take action and know how to save a life.
Despite growing awareness, only one in four parents update their CPR skills annually—a figure that hasn’t changed for over ten years. This is alarming, especially when 45% of all child injuries that require hospitalisation occur at home. Infants are especially at risk, with the highest rates of hospitalisation due to choking and suffocation.
The Heart Beat Club removes barriers—it’s free, it’s online, and it only takes an hour. Most importantly, it could save a child’s life. Sign up today and in just one hour become your families real life superhero.
If you want to help spread the word about the Heart Beat Club find easy to download tools in our Supporters Kit .