News: Aquatics

UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings

Researchers from the UNSW Sydney Beach Safety Research Group have conducted an online global survey to examine the risk factors behind beach drowning among migrants from South Asia and…

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Jan 27, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Queensland boat operators continue to ignore lifejacket rules

According to new data sourced by Maritime Safety Queensland from a school holiday blitz on lifejacket compliance, 20% of boat operators are ignoring lifejacket rules.  Queensland…

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Jan 26, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Christchurch City Council proposes improvements to popular aquatic reserve

With its popularity growing – on hot summer days, Roto Kohatu Reserve can draw thousands of people – Christchurch City Council is proposing to make some improvements to the…

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Jan 25, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association opens foundation membership

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that, from today, it is opening foundation membership opportunities for swim teachers, pool staff and educators to join a…

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Jan 25, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

 
 

Surf Life Saving South Australia receives $13 million to strengthen water safety

In a move that further strengthens water safety at South Australian beaches, the State Government  is supporting Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) with funding of $12.9 million…

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Jan 25, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Swimming Australia announces ‘unreserved apology’ over historic abuse of young female athletes

Swimming Australia has today issued an “unreserved apology” for past treatment of young female athletes  - released after receiving the results of a six-month…

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Jan 21, 2022 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Gladstone Regional Council welcomes funding commitment for Boyne Tannum aquatic centre

Gladstone Regional Council has welcomed a funding commitment of $15 million from the Federal Labor Opposition towards constructing the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre at the…

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Jan 21, 2022 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Recreation /

 
 

Belgravia Leisure secures five-year contract to run Gympie Regional Council aquatic facilities

Leading facility manager Belgravia Leisure has secured a five-year contract worth $2.84 million to run Gympie Regional Council’s aquatic facilities. The Council has this week agreed…

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Jan 20, 2022 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation /

 
 

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