News: Safety

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 /

 
 

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 /

 
 

NZ Transport Agency funding supports Christchurch in making streets safer and more welcoming

Christchurch City Council has advised that two of its projects aimed at making streets safer and more people-friendly have won funding support from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Waka…

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Sep 13, 2022 Design / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Royal Life Saving Society Australia releases new water safety strategy for Townsville community comment

Royal Life Saving Society Australia has released a new water safety strategy for the Townsville community to provide feedback on, with the strategy designed to balance enjoyment of the…

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Sep 13, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Everbridge marks three years of supporting wildlife rescue organisation WIRES

Global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, Everbridge has today announced the company is marking three years of supporting…

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Sep 12, 2022 Environment / Safety / Security / Technology /

 
 

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