A BRAVE group of young children who helped save their parents’ lives with some quick thinking have been recognised at the Junior Triple Zero Heroes awards event.
Harry and Alfie Williams, aged nine and seven, called an ambulance to their Pearcedale home in July last year when their mum Samantha suffered a nasty asthma attack. Harry called 000 and spoke to call-taker Jess Bartlett while getting his mother’s puffer. Alfie put the dogs away and watched his mum while Harry opened the gate for the ambulance.
Another youngster, six-year-old Ellie Hardy, called 000 for her mum Shannon in May last year after she began to lose consciousness. The young Edithvale resident kept watching her mother, unlocked the front door, and took her kelpie-cross outside while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

The three children were recognised at a Triple Zero event at Melbourne Museum last week. Emergency services minister Vicki Ward attended – she said “these Victorians show you’re never too young to be a hero. While we’d all hope kids never have to make the call, it’s important that caregivers have the conversation with them on what to do in an emergency – it could save a life.”
Triple Zero Victoria CEO Deb Abbott said “each young hero deserves commendation for their quick thinking, focus, and readiness to follow instructions when faced with a potentially life-threatening scenario.
“Congratulations to all our young heroes who instinctively knew to call 000 immediately and provided the information our emergency call-takers need to help their loved ones and others in an emergency.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 8 July 2025