The 'Reducing the Risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Safe Sleeping Program was developed in close consultation with SIDS researchers and paediatric experts in Aistralasia and overseas.

The program provides parents, caregivers and health professionals with the latest information regarding safe sleeping practices for infants.

Program resources include a brochure, poster, cot card, frequently asked questions sheet and a scientific booklet for health professionals.  These resources are distributed free of charge to

hospitals, antenatal classes, maternal and child health nurses, doctors,

child care centres and the community at large.

The campaign has evolved to become 'SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping' campaign and is the largest non-government funded public health campaign ever established in Australia.

Since its inception in 1991, the campaign has reduced the rate of SIDS deaths by 73%, saving the lives of over 4000 babies Australia wide.

Click here for details of the Safe Sleeping Conference 2007

Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Group SIDS and Kids Qld established Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Group in 2000 in response to high rates of SIDS and sleeping accidents in Indigenous communities. The voluntary group provides advice to SIDS and Kids Qld on ways to communicate information regarding safe sleeping; ways of keeping baby safe; and coping with grief and trauma related issues relevant to their communities _ QATSIAG members meet once a year allowing members to discuss issues they face in their community groups and share their ideas. QATSIAG members come from various parts of Queensland & Torres Strait; this forum is totally funded by SIDS and Kids Qld.

SIDS and Kids also provide the following additional education services:

• Information help line for concerned parents (and others) seeking advice on childcare practices.

• Education workshops on management of sudden infant death for emergency service groups including the police, ambulance, hospital and fire and rescue.

• Community education talks and workshops to the general public, schools and interested parties.

• Education and supervision of volunteer peer support workers.

• Professional development seminars for heath professionals, midwives and medical practioners.  

 

Enigma - Click the link below to download

Click here to download the Enigma Summer 2007-2008 Edition (PDF)