Hi, my name is Helen Petaia and I am the Founder of Safe Family Cards.
Believe me, I was that parent who thought that nothing would happen to my kids - I have five - call me naive, call me irresponsible, I don't care. You get an over developed sense of being in control - you know - 'it won't happen to me'. Well, you need to read my story - it's long - but it needs to be told, the experience shocked me into a new reality, Accidents DO happen everyday to everyday people - When you least expect it!
I'll admit I kept my desire to improve safety in the community quiet - after all once you put up your hand - you have to ACT!
Action - well, I am already busy and overwhelmed as it is with running a family of 5 children and a husband who travels alot, but once you become aware of Child, Family or Carer safety issues for the elderly, disabled and other marginalised groups - well, Statistics don't lie.
After experiencing a near drowning, a potentially fatal head injury of my child (another story), the news of a close relatives child being diagnosed with a disability, a myriad of friends in dual custody arrangements where keeping the communications on details of medical care is difficult, the daily reports in the newspapers of death or close calls from yet another peanut related event in a school or child care centre, traumatic stories of carers not been properly informed of the prescribed asthma plan for children in their care and the list goes on............
My senses had now been awakened - there was no more ignoring the facts.
After extensive research, trials and tribulations Safe Family Cards was born - with it the introduction of Safe Kids Card, our Premium Medi Safe Alert Card with accompanying medical alert icons, myDNA and the latest addition to our range, Smart Traveller Card.
I remain committed to helping the Community address all issues of Family Safety Management.
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