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Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Aboriginal Communities

Wallet cover: Reducing the risk of SIDS in Aboriginal Communities

The RROSIAC Program

SIDS and Kids Western Australia's Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Aboriginal Communities (RROSIAC) program seeks to reduce the unacceptably high risk of Aboriginal infants dying of SIDS and sleep accidents. The program has been successfully operating throughout WA since 2005.

Thank you to the West Australian Aboriginal community members who helped develop and support the RROSIAC program.

Safe Sleeping Tips

What is SIDS?

It’s when a baby dies and we don’t know the reason why, but...NO ONE IS TO BLAME!

4 important things to remember to reduce the risk of SIDS

  1. Sleeping Position

    Put baby on the back to sleep from birth
    Putting baby on their tummy or sides puts them at risk

  2. Safe Sleeping Place

    Provide baby with a safe sleeping place
    Sleeping with baby can put baby at risk

  3. Face Uncovered

    Make sure baby's face is uncovered when put to sleep
    Covering baby's face or head or having toys, pillows or doonas in the cot is unsafe

  4. Tobacco Smoke

    Provide a tobacco/gunga smoke free place for baby and family
    Tobacco/gunga smoke is bad for baby, before and after birth

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Get Protected

Get Protected

Get your flu shot in autumn so your body has time to protect itself before the flu season starts in winter. You will not get flu from the flu shot.     Every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is:

  • over the age of 15
  • pregnant
  • 6 months of age and over with any:
    • heart disease;
    • lung conditions, such as asthma;
    • chronic illnesses that mean you have to see a doctor more often, such as diabetes;
    • chronic illnesses that you have been in hospital for in the past year; or
    • low immunity

needs the flu shot.     It is also very important for children aged 6 months to 10 years who are on aspirin as part of their treatment to have the flu shot.