Maintaining a safe and functional home environment can be enhanced by identifying real and potential hazards. Prior planning will assist in avoiding accidents and other emergencies and will minimise their impact on family life.

Fire, both in buildings and in the environment, poses a major risk to householders. Comprehensive information on fires can be found in the Safety with fire section of this web site.

Water Safety website
This website contains water safety information to assist you be safe in aquatic environments. It allows you to play your part in ensuring that no matter where or when you are in and around the water there is someone looking out for you.

Pesticides - home safety issues
Household pesticides are substances that can be purchased from supermarkets and hardware stores. They may be used to control pests in and around the house and garden. Household pests can include insects such as flies, cockroaches and mosquitoes, or rodents like mice or rats. Always select pesticides that are designed for the pest you wish to treat, follow the label instructions carefully and use the least amount possible. Better Health

Emergencies - coping without gas or electricity
Interruptions to your gas or electricity supply can mean you have to think laterally to come up with ways to continue bathing, eating and keeping warm. Better Health

Product Recalls Australia web site
The site enhances consumer safety by providing current product recall information based on notifications provided to the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs. Includes information on food, consumer products and motor vehicles.

Return Unwanted Medicines
The Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) Project provides for the collection and disposal of unwanted and out-of-date medicines from consumers across Australia. By returning out-of-date and unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy, you can make your home a safer place.