Ensuring your child’s safety on the road starts with a properly fitted car seat. Randwick City Council’s Child Car Seat Fitting Program provides a convenient and affordable way to secure your child’s car seat, helping parents comply with child car seat laws while giving peace of mind. Supported by Transport for NSW, the program offers rebates to Randwick residents, covering the cost of professional car seat fitting.

How the Program Works

By using a Transport for NSW Authorised Fitter, Randwick City Council residents can claim up to $200 per household each financial year to cover the cost of fitting baby and child car seats. This initiative aims to improve community awareness of child car seat safety and reduce the risk of injury on the road.

An interactive map of authorised fitters is available to help you locate a service near you.

Find an Authorised Fitter Here

Eligibility and Conditions

To qualify for the rebate, the following conditions apply:

  • Applicants must be Randwick City Council residents and provide proof of residential address via a driver’s licence.
  • The car seat must be installed by a Transport for NSW Authorised Fitter.
  • A copy of the fitting receipt and evidence that the fitter is authorised must be submitted.
  • Receipts must be dated after 1 May 2024.
  • The maximum rebate is $200 per household per financial year, and only fitting costs are covered. Expenses for car seats or additional accessories like gated buckles are excluded.
  • The program will run until funding is exhausted.

Claim Your Rebate Here

Local Authorised Fitters

Here are some trusted authorised fitters in the local area:

  • Alex’s Auto Services: 63 Bay Street, Botany | 9316 4346
  • BabySafe Child Restraints Eastern Suburbs: Mobile service | 0450 952 339
  • Randwick Car Care: 68 Frenchmans Road, Randwick | 9398 7111

Learn More About Child Car Seat Safety

Transport for NSW provides valuable resources to educate parents about national child restraint laws and best practices. Key requirements include:

  • Children under six months must use a rearward-facing restraint.
  • Children aged six months to four years must use either a rearward or forward-facing restraint.
  • Children aged four to under seven years must use a forward-facing restraint or booster seat.
  • Children under seven years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows unless back seats are occupied by younger children.

Take the Child Car Seat Safety Quiz to test your knowledge or visit the Child Car Seats website for information on choosing the best restraint for your child.

About the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP)

The CREP initiative evaluates car seats for safety and usability, providing parents with independent information to make informed purchasing decisions. By applying public pressure, CREP encourages manufacturers to exceed Australian Standards for child restraint safety.

Visit the Transport for NSW website for more details on national child restraint laws and safety guidelines.

For more information about this article visit the Randwick Council website: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/

by jay