News: Aquatics

Sunshine Coast Council to spend $5.7 million on lifeguard services this financial year

With volunteer lifesavers set to return to beaches for the 2022/23 volunteer patrol season of today (Saturday 17th September), Sunshine Coast Council has advised that it will inject $5.7…

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Sep 17, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Rising drowning toll prompts AUSTSWIM to emphasise importance of educating new swimming teachers

Figures showing that Australia recorded its highest drowning toll in more than 25 years during the year from July 2021 to June 2022 has prompted AUSTSWIM - the national organisation for…

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Sep 17, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

2021/22 drowning toll the highest in more than 25 years

New research by leading water safety authorities Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has revealed a tragic rise in drowning deaths over the past 12…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Sleeman Sports Complex renews swim school partnership agreement with Aquatic Achievers

The Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) has renewed its agreement with Aquatic Achievers, resulting in one of the longest running partnerships for a learn-to-swim…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

SWIMCON22 prepares to deliver for aquatic professionals

Leading aquatic training organisation SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia is ready to present its annual swim conference SWIMCON22 this weekend at Sea World on the Gold Coast. SWIMCON22…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Development plan approved for popular Christchurch aquatic reserve

A reserve management plan and a long-term development plan have been adopted for Roto Kohatu Reserve - one of Christchurch’s most popular spots for water sports situated on the…

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Sep 16, 2022 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

City of Greater Geelong aims to secure $45 million funding for indoor facility at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre

With construction works currently underway on the outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in the Drysdale Sporting Precinct, City of Greater Geelong is aiming to…

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Sep 15, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Finance / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Vale: Terry McDermott

Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of Waverley Council Lifeguard Terry 'Tezz' McDermott. A fan-favourite of TV’s Bondi Rescue, Tezz died on 1st…

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Sep 15, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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