Dangers at home: How can Nepali families in Australia protect children from harmful chemicals?

Earlier this year, a six-year-old child and a young adult in Australia’s Nepali community suffered health complications after ingesting cleaning chemicals, raising concerns about everyday safety, especially for children. This report looks at how to safely store hazardous items, reduce risks, and what to do in case of chemical poisoning.

A representative photo of a little boy opening the cupboard of cleaning products. Credit: (Top) AAP Image/Simon Mossman (L), SBS Nepali/Sameer Ghimire (R), (Bottom) SIPA USA / Skanda Gautam / SOPA Images (L), Getty / Yanzisland (R)

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In an emergency, call 000 (Triple Zero),

or contact the Poisons Information Hotline on 13 11 26.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this segment is of general nature. Please contact your doctor or related health personnel for advice suitable to your circumstances.