Safety tips for children and young people

Below are some tips to help you stay safe:

Road safety
Water safety
Sun safety
Internet safety
Farm safety
If you’re sad
Complaints
Who to contact if you need help

Road safety

• Driving takes a lot of concentration – try not to distract your parents when travelling as a passenger.
• Many traffic accidents can occur during school holidays when their are more people travelling on the roads over the break. If you have recently got your licence, be safe and remember not to drive if you are tired, particularly over long distances.
• Make sure it’s safe before you cross the road. Cross at pedestrian crossings, wait for the lights and look in every direction to check there are no cars coming.
• Always wear a seatbelt in the car.
• For more tips see Queensland Transport’s road safety activity book.

Water safety

• Make sure that an adult can always see you when you go swimming.
• Always swim between the flags at the beach.
• Never swim or play in flood waters.
• For more water safety tips visit Kids Alive – Do the Five! and the Surf Lifesaving Queensland website.

Sun safety

• Always wear a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and protective clothing when outdoors.
• Learn more about sun safety at the Queensland Health website.

Internet safety

• If you come across material that scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents, carer or another adult you trust.
• Keep your personal information safe. It’s very important to check with your parents or carer before you give out any personal details to anyone, especially if you don’t know the person.
• Some websites are not protected and can be viewed by anyone. Be careful posting photographs of yourself on the web.
• If you have received upsetting text messages, emails or had things posted on the internet that are hurtful, tell an adult you trust. You may want to talk to your parents, carer or a teacher. You can also contact the Cybersmart Online Helpline service or call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit their website.
• For more information on internet safety, including cyberbullying, visit the cybersmart website.

Farm safety

• Motorbikes and quad bikes – only ride a bike that is suitable for your size and always wear a helmet and safety gear.
• Don’t ride on tractors, farm machinery or in the back of a ute.
• Be careful around water including dams and creeks – only swim with adult supervision.

If you are sad

• If you are sad and you want someone to talk to, remember there are people who can help you. Contact Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or visit their website.

Complaints
If you are a child or young person in the child safety and/or youth justice systems and would like to make a complaint, contact the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian:

• call 1800 688 275 (freecall) or (07) 3211 6700
• text message 0418 740 186 and we will call you back
• email: info@ccypcg.qld.gov.au
• submit an online complaints form
• fax (07) 3035 5900, or
• mail your complaint to:
  PO Box 15217
  Brisbane City East QLD 4002

The Complaints team are available between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. If you call outside these hours, you can leave a message and we will call you back the next day the office is open.

Who to contact if you need help

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