Every child deserves a safe start to life — and every parent in crisis deserves a safe, compassionate option. Western Australia's Safe Haven laws currently allow parents to safely surrender a newborn at a hospital. However, for some parents grappling with fear, violence, mental health crises, or isolation, the mere act of walking into a hospital can be insurmountable. This unfortunate reality leaves a critical gap that may put the lives of vulnerable newborns at risk.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide a vital alternative. These boxes are secure, insulated, and alarm-activated, ensuring the immediate safety and notification of emergency personnel upon use. In the United States, such boxes have been successfully implemented in multiple states, saving lives by providing distressed parents with a confidential and safe space to surrender their babies without fear of persecution.

Western Australia can lead by example by introducing Safe Haven Baby Boxes at 24/7 fire stations across the region. Fire stations are uniquely positioned in neighborhoods and communities, operating around the clock, and accessible to everyone. By equipping these stations with baby boxes, we offer a compassionate, practical solution that could make a real difference.

Statistics and testimonials from regions with Baby Box programs highlight their effectiveness. In Indiana, for example, Safe Haven Baby Boxes have helped over two dozen newborns receive proper care, giving them a chance at a healthy life while maintaining parental anonymity. The installation of these boxes could similarly transform outcomes in Western Australia.

WA has the fire station network, trained first responders, and Safe Haven legislation to do the same.

We call on the Western Australian Government to:

•Create a working group with Fire & Emergency Services (DFES), Child Protection, and Health.

•Design or adopt a Safe Haven Baby Box model suitable for WA standards.

•Launch a 12-month pilot program at one or more 24/7 fire stations.

•Amend policy if required to support anonymous, safe newborn surrender.

•Fund public education on Safe Haven options.

This reform is simple, compassionate, and lifesaving — and it gives desperate parents a safe path that protects both them and their baby.

Please sign to help bring Safe Haven Baby Boxes to Western Australia.

A small change can save a life.

By signing this petition, you are advocating for a compassionate solution to a pressing issue. You are standing up for the rights of infants to have a safe beginning and supporting parents to make the best decision for their child's welfare in times of crisis. Together, we can urge Western Australia's decision-makers to take this critical step in the protection of our most vulnerable. Please sign this petition to show your support for change and help us save lives.