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OT: A different safety issue, button batteries - Sisters in Arms

"Vaccine Mandates Work—but Only If They’re Done Right"

Monday 15 February 2021 1:03pm

Introduced by radio broadcaster Fifi Box

There’s a hidden danger lurking in every home. Meet the two mothers who’ve achieved a world first to protect our children.

Button batteries lurk inside many seemingly harmless household items from musical birthday cards to remote controls to stuffed toys.

To an adult they're just a battery but to a small child their shiny appearance can be fascinating and potentially lethal.

When Andrea Shoesmith and Allison Rees lost their children to button battery accidents, they channelled their grief into lobbying to make the industry more accountable.

What they've achieved is remarkable and their passion for change will ultimately protect children around the country.

Transcript

INTRODUCTION: Hello, I’m radio host Fifi Box. Tonight, a very important Australian Story about a little-known threat to our children’s lives. Most of us have tiny batteries like these in our homes. Four years ago, my daughter Trixie, swallowed three. She was one of the lucky ones; they didn’t get stuck in her body but the outcome can be very different. Tonight, we meet the courageous women spearheading the campaign to make Australia a world leader in child safety.

More - https://www.abc.net.au/austory/sisters-in-arms/13143826