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Courier-Mail
12 hours ago
- Health
- Courier-Mail
Mum fights for store safety after toddler's near-miss eye injury at Blacktown
Don't miss out on the headlines from Parenting. Followed categories will be added to My News. A western Sydney mum is looking to change the safety measures in retail stores after an incident nearly left her two-year-old blinded. Maureen Ahluwalia was with her daughter Amaira and sister-in-law at her local Blacktown Westpoint shopping centre on July 8 when the incident occurred. Mrs Ahluwalia said her daughter was walking right beside her – as she commonly does – when the scary incident happened. 'She's just turned and the rack hook's gone in her eye. I tried to calm her down, literally her eyelid was inside out,' she told NewsWire. 'I saw when she opened her eye that there's blood coming into it.' Mum Maureen Ahluwalia was shopping in Blacktown when the two-year-old's eye began streaming with blood. Picture: Supplied. Amaira soon developed a blood clot which optometrists said only narrowly avoided her cornea. Picture: Supplied. Mrs Ahluwalia's sister-in-law advised taking Amaira to Specsavers in the shopping centre, who took her in immediately and gave some relieving news. 'They said she didn't scratch her cornea, she was very lucky to miss it by less than a millimetre. If it was, she would have had some damage to her vision or even blindness.' After repeated requests, Mrs Ahluwalia said she finally received a call from Harris Scarfe more than six days later, a courtesy call from the risk management team. They also declined to provide the CCTV footage. 'They weren't interested in looking into why this happened or if we need to change our hooks or anything … it wasn't a priority for them.' Left with a growing blood clot, Amaira eventually recovered, but not before her mother came across a string of similar incidents that shocked her. The hook in Harris Scarfe where the incident occurred. Picture: Supplied. Kmart, Target and Rebel Sport were among the first to respond back in 2020, adding soft rubbers and plastics over the ends of apparel hooks, however, Mrs Ahluwalia is now putting a different question to shops. 'Why are we not doing more? And why do these hooks still exist at toddler height? 'Kids have lost their vision over it, kids have ended up in hospital, with permanent damage. 'That's when I knew this is a real problem, this is not a parent's fault. It's is beyond that.' The mother has since begun a NSW parliamentary petition to adjust the safety standards of retail fixtures in Australia, requiring 20,000 votes to be heard in parliament. The petition will be presented by Labor MP for Blacktown Stephen Bali, who has backed the move. While she has received messages of encouragement, Mrs Ahluwalia has also been met with backlash from users online claiming the incident was a personal fault. 'Keep your kids in the car. A lot safer there,' one user responded. 'Preventable with a parent doing their job' another claimed. But she has backed her stance, citing her plea to push for better safety standards for children. 'It's the same as having a fence around the pool. Why do we do that? Why do have booster seats for kids? These are all safety measures to prevent what can possibly happen,' she said. 'This is not about paying attention to your kids. My daughter was two steps away from me. 'I'd never spoken about compensation, it's not something I'm interested in. 'But no money could ever bring back my daughter's eye if she had lost it.' Originally published as Western Sydney mum pushes for new retail safety standards after her two-year-old nearly lost an eye from low hanging merchandise rack
News.com.au
14 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Western Sydney mum pushes for new retail safety standards after her two-year-old nearly lost an eye from low hanging merchandise rack
A western Sydney mum is looking to change the safety measures in retail stores after an incident nearly left her two-year-old blinded. Maureen Ahluwalia was with her daughter Amaira and sister-in-law at her local Blacktown Westpoint shopping centre on July 8 when the incident occurred. Mrs Ahluwalia said her daughter was walking right beside her – as she commonly does – when the scary incident happened. 'She's just turned and the rack hook's gone in her eye. I tried to calm her down, literally her eyelid was inside out,' she told NewsWire. 'I saw when she opened her eye that there's blood coming into it.' Mrs Ahluwalia's sister-in-law advised taking Amaira to Specsavers in the shopping centre, who took her in immediately and gave some relieving news. 'They said she didn't scratch her cornea, she was very lucky to miss it by less than a millimetre. If it was, she would have had some damage to her vision or even blindness.' After repeated requests, Mrs Ahluwalia said she finally received a call from Harris Scarfe more than six days later, a courtesy call from the risk management team. They also declined to provide the CCTV footage. 'They weren't interested in looking into why this happened or if we need to change our hooks or anything … it wasn't a priority for them.' Left with a growing blood clot, Amaira eventually recovered, but not before her mother came across a string of similar incidents that shocked her. Kmart, Target and Rebel Sport were among the first to respond back in 2020, adding soft rubbers and plastics over the ends of apparel hooks, however, Mrs Ahluwalia is now putting a different question to shops. 'Why are we not doing more? And why do these hooks still exist at toddler height? 'Kids have lost their vision over it, kids have ended up in hospital, with permanent damage. 'That's when I knew this is a real problem, this is not a parent's fault. It's is beyond that.' The mother has since begun a NSW parliamentary petition to adjust the safety standards of retail fixtures in Australia, requiring 20,000 votes to be heard in parliament. The petition will be presented by Labor MP for Blacktown Stephen Bali, who has backed the move. While she has received messages of encouragement, Mrs Ahluwalia has also been met with backlash from users online claiming the incident was a personal fault. 'Keep your kids in the car. A lot safer there,' one user responded. 'Preventable with a parent doing their job' another claimed. But she has backed her stance, citing her plea to push for better safety standards for children. 'It's the same as having a fence around the pool. Why do we do that? Why do have booster seats for kids? These are all safety measures to prevent what can possibly happen,' she said. 'This is not about paying attention to your kids. My daughter was two steps away from me. 'I'd never spoken about compensation, it's not something I'm interested in. 'But no money could ever bring back my daughter's eye if she had lost it.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shubhash Ghai on 'Amaira': 'I have believed in stories rooted in Modern Indian Values'
Even before the release on May 23, Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts Ltd's latest Marathi venture, "Amaira," is already garnering significant attention for its fresh narrative and powerful performances. Speaking about the film, Ghai shared that he has been placing his faith in the stories rooted in Modern Indian Values. "Amaira is not just a story; it's a slice of life that reflects the emotional journeys we all experience. An element of friendship within a family is a crucial need in today's society, and I've always believed in supporting stories that are rooted in modern Indian values with a contemporary voice and great music. 'Amaira' has touched my heart and everyone who has seen it. It is a testament to that," he said. Helmed by new-age director Lokesh Gupte and writer Mihir Raja, "Amaira" promises to resonate emotionally with audiences of all ages. Starring Sai Godbole, Ajinkya Deo , and Rajeshwari Sachdev as the lead, the project delves into the complexities of love, family, and the bonds that define us, all through a modern yet rooted perspective. Back in April, Ghai lauded Rajeshwari, revealing that he was surprised to see a Punjabi actress perform so brilliantly in a Marathi film. Ghai took to his Instagram and dropped a picture of himself posing with Rajeshwari. "I was so surprised to watch a Punjabi actor #RAJESHWARI SACHDEV Performing so brilliantly in MARATHI film against out veteran marathi star Ajinkya r deo in FILM #AMAIRA produced by mukta arts ltd to be released on May 16 in cinema halls (sic)," he wrote. The 'Taal' maker added, "All kudos to u Rajeshwari for your super acting talent irrespective of any language. Wow Stay blessed always team AMAIRA (sic)." While speaking to IANS, Ghai also revealed what made him pick Sai as the lead for "Amaira". The 'Pardes' director told IANS, "I meet so many good talents but Sai Gobole surprises me every time I meet. She can act, react, dance, and sing in many languages. She is god gifted and above all good soul and person both." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash to Rajeshwari Sachdev: Surprised to watch Punjabi actor performing brilliantly in Marathi film
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai heaped praise on actress Rajeshwari Sachdev , saying he was surprised to see a Punjabi actress perform so brilliantly in the Marathi film 'Amaira' opposite veteran star Ajinkya Deo . Ghai took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing next to Rajeshwari, who has worked in 'Sardari Begum' and 'Tunnu Ki Tina'. "I was so surprised to watch a Punjabi actor #RAJESHWARI SACHDEV Performing so brilliantly in MARATHI film against out veteran marathi star Ajinkya r deo in FILM #AMAIRA produced by mukta arts ltd to be released on May 16 in cinema halls (sic)," Ghai wrote. He added: "All kudos to u Rajeshwari for your super acting talent irrespective of any language. Wow Stay blessed always team AMAIRA (sic)." "Amaira" is directed by Lokesh Gupte, The film introduces Sai Godbole, who plays the titular role. Besides her, the cast also includes Pooja Sawant and Atul Parchure. On April 26, the filmmaker shared a throwback picture of himself with veteran singer Asha Bhosle, and former glamour model Samantha Fox. He wrote in the caption: "An overwhelming moment for me while myself with Asha Bhosle ji were chief guests At a grand SHOW OF SAMANTHA FOX. Who suddenly expressed her wish on her Mike to work in india as an actor n singer in subhash ghai film ' amongst cheering crowd in Delhi in 1984 I felt shy over her compliment, felt blessed (sic)". Earlier, the filmmaker shared a picture of actress Neetu Kapoor receiving the trophy on behalf of her late husband Rishi Kapoor as the film 'Karz' is set to complete 45 years. 'Karz' is an iconic film which tells the story of a reincarnation of a man, who was murdered by his wife in his last birth. The film was remade in Hindi in 2008 with Himesh Reshammiya playing the lead.
