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Holiday tips
Holidays will be more fun if you follow some tips to cope with the stress that might be part of family celebrations.
Holiday safety
Water sports are popular in our hot summers but water safety is important to prevent drowning and injury.
- Drink driving
- Food safety when eating out
- Surfing - preventing injury
- Swimming - preventing injury
- Walking - safety and environmental issues
- Water safety for children
- Winter sports and cold-related injuries
Health issues
Holidays can take us to unfamiliar places, be aware about disease carried by mosquitoes, and bugs that can cause gastro.
Prevention
Prevent bites, stinks sunburn and diseases to make sure you enjoy your holidays.
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