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National Child Protection Week 2025 is the 7th to the13th September and is part of a nationwide initiative to prevent child abuse and neglect. This year’s theme ‘Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action’ encourages us all to take practical steps towards ensuring all children are safe. The Big Situations: Child Safe resource can support educators take action and prepare and respond to child safety and wellbeing concerns.

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Oxford Hoist Lifter

  • Toileting

    • Description

    Manual handling and transfers have the potential to cause strain and injury for both the educator and child.

    The use of hoists can reduce the risks associated with manual transfers.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Enables transfer to and from changing facilities in a safe and respectful manner
    • Supports individual children’s hygiene needs

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider children’s health, hygiene, privacy and dignity when using any toileting aids
    • Educators should consult therapists and families when determining which toileting aids will be most suitable for a child and to promote safe lifting

    Accessories

    • Oxford Hoist slings

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can only be used indoors

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