Hector the Cat eight of his nine lives due to "ignorance of road safety practices". This was followed by a short instructional film. In subsequent years other characters were introduced in calendars, instructional films, and comic books including Millie, his girlfriend (1973), Uncle Tom (1974), Hector and Millie's three kittens (1975) and his space friend Ding Dong (1982). A study in 1978 found that, although children enjoyed the characters and stories, the material had a number of inadequacies. It stressed that road safety research findings and child development theory would need to be considered for any future development. The character is currently used
Deaf Children Australia Deaf Children Australia Deaf Children Australia is a charity that supports young deaf and hard of hearing people in Australia. Formerly known as Victorian Services for Deaf Children, Deaf Children Australia were founded in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in 1860. The offices are in an excellent Gothic Revival building located on St.Kilda Road. Built in 1866 from bluestone and polychromatic brick, it is topped by a central tower. Deaf Children Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation representing the needs of deaf and hearing impaired children and their families across Australia Deaf Children Australia operates a free national phone helpline