we were taught to look for a policeman, fireman, ambulance person or go into a shop. I remember at Primary school in Vic we were taught about the Safety House signs (you know the ones with the yellow triangle?) but I have to say, I can't recall the last time I saw one of those signs!!! Mum and Dad had us memorise out address and phone number. I always had trouble with our number so my parents had me remember the name of the Barricks Dad was working at - theory being whoever found me could call the barricks and the Duty Officer/NCO would be able to track down my Dad.

When I was about 8 the South Australian police had a thing at the show where they printed identity cards for children - they were laminated etc and looked a little like a mini licence. It had out photo, name, DOB, address and contact details for Mum and Dad. I carried mine around (even though some of the details were out of date) until I was a teenager!