Strike Household Cleaners Product Review

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I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean
Strike Household Cleaners :
4.3 out of 5 based on 130 reviews.

Introducing Strike Household Cleaners …

Strike is a new brand of household cleaners, available exclusively at Woolworths. It provides a complete cleaning solution for your home.

Priced at only $2 each, Strike Kitchen, Bath and Shower, along with Floor Cleaner will provide your home with 24 hour freshness.

MoM Members selected to trial and test Strike products received either Strike Kitchen Cleaner, Strike Bath/Shower Cleaner or Strike Floor Cleaner.

Here’s what our mum Michelle thought of Strike:

Strike Kitchen Cleaner 600ml

Strike Kitchen Cleaner provides a complete cleaning solution, leaving your surfaces hygienically clean. With 24 hour freshness, it is suitable for the kitchen, spills and bins. Antibacterial, kills 99.9% of germs. Removes baked on grease and grime.
Spray on the surface to be cleaned then wipe with a damp sponge or cloth. To kill 99.9% of germs, leave for 30 seconds before wiping.
$2.00 only at Woolworths.

Strike Bath/Shower Cleaner 600ml

Strike Bathroom and Shower Cleaner eliminates germs and cleans without scrubbing or rinsing. With 24 hour freshness, it is suitable for basins, toilets and showers. Antibacterial, kills 99.9% of germs. Removes grime, soap scum and limescale.
For Cleaning: Spray 15-20cm away from the area to be cleaned. Spray until the area is thoroughly wet then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Rinse and wring the cloth regularly.
For disinfecting: After cleaning spray again and leave for 5 minutes before wiping with a damp cloth.
$2.00 only at Woolworths.

Strike Floor Cleaner 750ml

Strike Floor Cleaner makes cleaning your floors quick and easy, leaving a brilliant shine. With 24 hour freshness, it is suitable for floors, the kitchen and bathroom. Removes tough dirt and grime.

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$2.00 only at Woolworths.

The full Strike range includes:

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woolworths strike floor cleanerStrike Floor Cleaner | $2.00 at Woolworths woolworths strike glass cleanerStrike Glass Cleaner | $2.00 at Woolworths
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Published 26th April 2017


  • Amazingly Clean

    After the many positive reviews led me to trial the Bathroom Cleaner myself, I was initially impressed. Now a couple of weeks after using this, I am blown away that my bathroom "really" is clean and shiny, the stains that were there when we moved in now have completely gone and I didn't even scrub, just sprayed it and left for a short while and wiped over, My cupboards are now filled with this great value range. The house continues to smell fresh and the smell hasn't upset any noses in the household which is a huge plus.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Bathroom Magic

    After reading all the reviews I definitely had to give this a go. I haven't been too impressed with Bathroom products in the past as they usually have such a strong bleach/chemical smell and don't clean properly. This actually left my Bathroom sparkling, hard to describe but all the surfaces seemed to be left with a polished look. The smell was pleasant and left the Bathroom and Toilet spelling fresh. When I moved in to this rental there were a few stains that seemed couldn't be removed but so far these stains are nearly gone and that was without any scrubbing effort. Highly recommend, I'm going out to buy the Kitchen cleaner to give that a go now. I tried to attach a photo but apparently it was too large. Happy Cleaning Everyone.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Still going great

    After about 3-4 weeks of using this product, I'm finding that it's still great to use for changing the shower. I've noticed that the usual mould I get in once place isn't coming back as quick as it used to since using strike. There's nothing like the look of a nice clean shower
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Dream of a shower clean

    I used this shower clean "Strike" I'm so happy I did, my shower is sparkling clean. I just hate cleaning my shower. My "Strike" did all the work, removing all the soap scum and making my shower clean and bright and smelling fresh and clean. Hooray for "Strike"
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Shower cleaner at its best

    This works a treat and smells great as well has left my bathrooms smelling super fresh and my shower is coming up cleaner with each use had heavy soap scum which with a rental hard to say when it was ever cleaned properly but with continued use I am sure it will eventually come up like new
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Clean laundry liquid

    This product lasted twice as long than my normal product,left my washing smelling fresh and clean,didn't use as much as my normal product
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Strike bath & shower cleaner antibacterial

    I totally love this product! It leaves my house smelling clean & fresh,I use it for almost every cleaning purpose and would highly recommend it
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Strike Kitchen Cleaner

    I received the Strike Kitchen Cleaner in Lemon Cruch scent. I've used it to wipe down my benches, kitchen cupboards. I am most impressed at how well it cleans my stove top, it quickly melts through the grease and oil and once it's cleaned I wipe over with paper towel for a streak free finish. Smells nice too
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Excellent

    As usual I did my normal 11pm cleaning spree once my little girl went to sleep. Needing to have a shower I decided to clean the shower whilst I was there so I tried out the Strike Bathroom Cleaner which I might add is absolutely brilliant!! I have never been able to find a cleaning product that is able to get the grime and soapscum off the glass door in my shower BUT finally I have STRIKE!! Made my glass so sparkling clean it looks new again. So impressed with this product I have already recommended it to most of my family and my mum friends!!
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • highly recommend strike

    I use multiple strike products in my home not only are they cost effective they smell like you have cleaned and keep the fresh clean smell for days after. I originally purchased the bathroom spay as I had seen a post on facebook raving about how good it was for its price. I wasn't expecting the results I got and have used it ever since. I am very impressed with these products.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • highly recommend strike

    I use multiple strike products in my home not only are they cost effective they smell like you have cleaned and keep the fresh clean smell for days after. I originally purchased the bathroom spay as I had seen a post on facebook raving about how good it was for its price. I wasn't expecting the results I got and have used it ever since. I am very impressed with these products.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Suprised by the quality

    I was sceptical to begin with. But increases in everyday living we've had to sacrifice a few things and try cheeper products. Cleaning products being one of them. They can be quite expensive when you need to buy a few at once. I decided to give the strike brand a go after a cupple of people mentioned it and ya know what? It's not bad. Some of the smells arnt rhe best but the quality of the cleaner is actually really good for the price! I was deffinlety suprised! We have a few that we have worked into the regular shop now. Even when we get back on our feet a little more I think some of these strike products will be sticking around for while yet in our household!
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Reasonable

    I started using it couple of months ago. Its reasonable priced and does average work. Not very impressed but keeping in mind the price i think its ok. Does it job average if you have budget issue definitely you wont regret
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Left stains on toilet seat

    I bought the Blue Strike Toilet Cleaner Gel. It has left my new toilet seat streaked with permanent blue stains. Even if there's a strike gel that is colourless, I wouldn't use it. It acid based, not alkaline. I wonder if this is the problem. I am very dissatisfied.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Forget it....

    Have used Strike floor cleaner for a little while and i am pretty sure they have changed the scent in the bottle. The mountain fresh is now available and useless.

    The old scent use to leave the house smelling nice all day, lathers up well and only need to use a squirt from the bottle..Mountain fresh on other hand is the very opposite and i cannot find where to buy the old scent one as woolies has changed to Mountain fresh..
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Strike Cleaning

    A low cost product that cleans well. I wasnt completely convinced the floor cleaner left any clean odours did the job though.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Discovered here

    I had never heard of strike before I came across these reviews and had to immediately go out and buy it. While it is a good cleaner I guess, I am not going to rave about it. All these cleaning products are a bit too chemically for me, and this one is no different. It doesn't do a superior clean or anything.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • AMAZING

    Had some VERY stubborn stains on wool carpet

    Had them professionally cleaned 3 times , still no luck

    Found strike carpet cleaner (what have I got to lose? )OMG AFTER A FEW APPLICATIONS THEY ARE NEARLY GONE & at $2.50 per bottle !!!! I spent close to $300 to get them cleaned !

    Thank you
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Bathroom cleaner

    I have bought cleaner after reading all the reviews on this page. So thought I need to give it a try for my bathroom as some of the stains are so sticky. It was so hard to clean , even I had rubbed them so hard but it didn't even fade. But after few use of this I can see the difference it's getting better. It also smells pleasant.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Really good value for money cleaners

    I have used the Strike glass cleaner, Kitchen cleaner and the Bath & Shower cleaner and I must say I am impressed. I had used them at someone else's house that I cleaned for and had no idea until I read this review that the cleaners are only $2 each. What great value. The kitchen and bathroom cleaner both have really nice smells and do a really good job. I think the bath and shower cleaner does an excellent job, but if the shower hadn't been cleaned for a long time something stronger would be needed. The window cleaner smells like other window cleaners and doesn't leave streaks behind.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Still working fine

    This is a bit late but I just wanted to post again regarding the Strike kitchen cleaner. It is surprisingly easy to clean. My toddler did a big mess the other night whilst I took my eyes off her for seconds. Luckily I took out the Strike cleaner and cleared the mess easily. The after smell was nice too. I have no hesitation to recommend to especially all the busy mums out there. The price is unbelievable too
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Floor cleaner

    Love the floor cleaner smell
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Powerful quality cleaner that works

    The kitchen spray cleaner was a big surprising success it is left with a nice smelling sent the pump doesn't get cold and if I leave my benches to soak with the spray left on it definitely has a very powerful outcome. I have even bought a second bottle ready.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Grandma stuff

    I am an avid cleaner and have tried nearly every single cleaning product on the market. I do love this range as it is so cheap it is so easy to use and it is very efficient for a cheaper range. I would recommend to anyone who loves to use a variety of cleaning products. Big fan and recommend to family and friends
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Happy Kitchen

    After using this product for a couple of weeks now , I am still thoroughly impressed. Originally, the smell didn't really worry me but now I have found the smell a tad strong after regular use. I like how you don't have to use much of this product. I was hoping it would melt away the baked on grease from previous owners on my glass stovetop. It definitely helped remove a lot of the previous stains but not completely, I think after using this a few more weeks will totally get rid of these stains. I have definitely recommended this to family and friends and some have now swapped their expensive products to the Strike Range, so have I. Happy Cleaning Everyone.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Amazingly Clean

    After the many positive reviews led me to trial the Bathroom Cleaner myself, I was initially impressed. Now a couple of weeks after using this, I am blown away that my bathroom "really" is clean and shiny, the stains that were there when we moved in now have completely gone and I didn't even scrub, just sprayed it and left for a short while and wiped over, My cupboards are now filled with this great value range. The house continues to smell fresh and the smell hasn't upset any noses in the household which is a huge plus.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Still impressed

    I have been using this product for four weeks now, the bottle is still going strong, a little bit goes a long way. My floors are nice and clean and the house smells lovely. In addition to this because I was happy with this product I decided to try the clean sensitive washing liquid. I am very impressed with this, my children and I have very sensitive skin and this washing liquid does a great job and cleaning th clothes without irritating skin, it smells divine.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Good germ elimination.

    As the sneezing season has hit hard in this house hold I have found it even more important to disinfect household items and these Woolworths Strike Antibacterial Wipes have been useful in many ways. Although they are really not any different to Coles they are a good price and do the job very well, leaving a nice lemon scent. Convenient and easy to use with a germ free peace of mind.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Carpet clean in a budget

    Strike carpet cleaner is really good and easy to use , a very handy cleaning agent for everyday stains . But most of all i am very pleased with the price because some of the carpet cleaning products can end Up costing a lot . This is definitely going to a part of my cleaning schedule
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean


  • Another Great Product

    I was given the chance to do a review on the Bath and shower cleaner, I found it left the bathroom sparkling and smelling very fresh. I have used it on all surfaces glass, tiles, sink and bath and even on the mirrors it is a great product and I will definitely buy it again. The only problem I had was it made me cough a bit so I now know to keep area well ventilated when using.
    Stike provides value for money
    I would recommend Strike to my family and friends
    Strike exceeded my expectations of a low cost household cleaner
    I am likely to buy Strike over other household cleaners now
    Strike left my house smelling fresh and clean

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Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • This is so true from my experience over the years.
    No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.

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  • Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens

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  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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