Now that we are experiencing regular freezing temperatures in the Huon Valley and the wood heaters are well and truly alight, I thought I would highlight National Burns Awareness Month (MBAM). NBAM is an initiative of Kidsafe, Australia’s leading community organisation dedicated to child injury prevention, and held in June each year as there is a significantly increased risk of burns during winter.

NBAM aims to drive greater awareness amongst the Australian community of burns prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns.

Most burn injuries are preventable and appropriate first aid can minimise the impact and severity of a burn injury. Children can play an important role in keeping themselves and their families safe. Kidsafe offer a range of resources to further children’s learning. The resources are aimed at children from preschool to 13 years and they can be done at home. To access these resources and for more information go to:

www.kidsafe.com.au/national-burns-awareness-month