Kid SafestTerms of use
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Mines keep people alive by being honest about what can go wrong. These terms do the same for this site: what it is, what it isn't, and who to call when it matters.
The short version. This is a free guide for parents. Use it to spot dangers and decide what to fix, then check anything important with someone who can see your child or your home. If a child is hurt or unwell, call 000, or Poisons on 13 11 26.
This is information, not advice
We read the Australian research so you don't have to, and we link every source so you can check it. But we haven't met your child and we haven't seen your home. What's on this site is general information. It isn't medical, legal or professional advice, and it doesn't replace your GP, your child health nurse, a first-aid course or a licensed installer.
If something here doesn't fit your situation, trust the person in front of you over this website. And if you're worried right now, don't read, ring: 000 in an emergency, 13 11 26 for Poisons, or 1800 022 222 for a nurse, any hour.
Where our facts come from
Our numbers come from Australian government and research bodies, including the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Royal Life Saving, the Poisons Information Centres, the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, Kidsafe and Red Nose. Each figure links to where we found it, and they're all listed on our sources page. We check them carefully, but research gets updated and we can make mistakes. If you spot one, please tell us and we'll fix it.
Product guides and shopping links
Our safety gear guide summarises independent testing, such as crash tests, CHOICE and the Australian standards. We don't test products ourselves and we don't accept free products. Some "Get it" links go to Amazon, and as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. That never changes what we recommend. Always follow the maker's fitting instructions and check for recalls.
Fitters and services
"Fix my home" helps you book a fitter through Airtasker or hipages. The fitter works for you, not for us, under that platform's terms. Please check their licence and insurance, and their quote, before work starts. The directory lists services we think are worth knowing about. A listing isn't an endorsement, and phone numbers and hours can change, so check with the service.
Sharing our work
You're welcome to share and print our pages, checklist and poster for non-commercial use, with a link back to kidsafest.com. If you're quoting a statistic in research, journalism or a submission, please cite the original source we link to, not us.
Who we are
Kid Safest is a free project of Omxus, based in Western Australia.
Our responsibility
We do our best to keep this site accurate and useful, but we can't promise it's complete, current or right for your situation. As far as the law allows, we aren't liable for loss or harm from using it. Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
These terms are governed by the law of Western Australia. Your privacy is covered on our privacy page.
Changes and contact
If we change these terms, the date at the top will change. Questions or corrections: research@omxus.com
