Marine safety activity book for kids

Our free marine safety activity book explains important water safety messages to help kids stay safe and enjoy the water.

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Water safety book for kids
The kids guide on staying safe in the water

Download your copy

Download a free copy of our 

File

Water safety - marine safety activity book (PDF 5.32MB)

today.

What's inside?

The activity book features mascots Danny the Dolphin, Penny the Pelican and Sam the Shark who give kids the knowledge to enjoy our waterways safely.

The activity book has the tick of approval from the Marine Teachers Association of NSW, as well as the Boating Industry Association of NSW.

Children work through water safety activities, including:

  • recognition of important safety, fishing and water-related signs
  • tips on swimming between the flags at the beach
  • tips on being sun smart and remembering to ‘slip, slop and slap’
  • tips on keeping the environment free from rubbish, and what to recycle
  • pictures, descriptions, potential dangers and treatments for sea creatures that sting and bite.

Order printed copies for your school

To place an order for our marine safety activity book and discuss our Boating Safety Education Program, please email maritimeeducation@transport.nsw.gov.au. 

  • name of school
  • contact name
  • contact phone number
  • email address
  • address for school
  • quantity – max 1 box (125 booklets).

Our boating education officer from your local area will contact you to confirm a date and time, and answer questions.

Delivery within NSW is free, courtesy of Transport for NSW. Deliveries interstate can be arranged but will incur a charge to cover the cost of postage/courier.

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