Child home injury prevention scheme

Overview

The child home injury prevention (CHIP) scheme aims to keep children safe from home accidents. 

Accidents around the home are a leading cause of preventable death and disability for children under five. 

The scheme provides: 

  • home safety assessment (CHIP assessments)
  • the supply and fitting of safety equipment (CHIP visits)
  • parent education
  • resources to staff and volunteers to support families