The Lead Alliance

05/05/2026

Lead can affect pets too and they can be carriers of lead dust. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Minimise your pets contact with bare soil, dirt and dust.
✅ Wash pets, their toys and bowls regularly.
✅ Wash hands well after patting or playing with pets.
✅ Regularly wet mop or vacuum floors in the home.

29/04/2026

🌿✨ Hey Mount Isa! ✨🌿

Guess what? The 2026 Backyard Improvement Program is almost here! 🌼

We’re busy behind the scenes putting everything together and teaming up with some great sponsors to bring you an even better program this year. 🚀

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your backyard, this is your moment 🌻🍋🍅

Keep an eye out — more details coming soon! 🗓️🌱

28/04/2026

If keeping chickens and consuming their eggs, it is important to MINIMISE THEIR CONTACT WITH LEAD. Captain LeadSmart suggests...

✅ Putting 200mm of clean soil on top of a barrier, such as shade cloth to prevent the chickens from accessing the soil below.
✅ Building chicken yards with a concrete floor, topped with a 100-150mm layer of straw, wood shavings or rice hulls.
✅ Providing a wading pool filled with clean soil for dust bathing.
✅ Ensuring chicken yards are constructed with lead-free materials.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

24/04/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all who have served and continue to serve.

On ANZAC Day, we reflect with gratitude and respect, remembering those who gave so much for our future.

Lest we forget.

21/04/2026

It's important to MINIMISE EXPOSURE to lead when playing outdoors. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Keep away from bare soil, dirt and dust.
✅ Play in well-grassed areas.
✅ Fill sandpits with clean beach sand and cover when not in use.
✅ Hose or wet wipe play equipment and toys regularly.
✅ Wash hands well after outdoor play.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

14/04/2026

It's important to LIMIT EXPOSURE to lead when playing indoors. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Avoid playing in unused or dusty areas.
✅ Vacuum, wet wipe and mop play areas regularly.
✅ Wash or wet wipe toys regularly.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

07/04/2026

It is important to MINIMISE dirt, dust and soil in your home. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Wet wipe surfaces and mop floors regularly.
✅ Leave shoes outside and use a doormat.
✅ Vacuum and clean carpets and soft furnishings regularly.
✅ Close windows and doors on dry, windy days.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣

31/03/2026

Babies and toddlers tend to ABSORB MORE lead. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Keep babies and toddlers away from bare soil, dirt and dust.
✅ Wash bottles, dummies and teething toys regularly.
✅ Pin dummies to clothing.
✅ Wash hands well before preparing food, feeding or handling babies and toddlers.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.

24/03/2026

Pregnant women can pass lead to their unborn babies. Captain LeadSmart says...

✅ Wash hands well before eating.
✅ Eat foods high in calcium, fibre, iron and vitamin C.
✅ Avoid home renovation and demolition areas.

17/03/2026

If growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs, Captain LeadSmart says...
✅ Grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in raised garden beds filled with potting mix.
✅ Wash fruit, vegetables and herbs well before storing and eating.
✅ Peel the skin from root vegetables.
✅ Always wear gardening gloves and wash hands well after gardening.

‘Get Creative in the Playground’ program, aligning seamlessly with our ongoing residential Backyard Improvement Program.