News: Safety

LIWA Aquatics to mark 50th anniversary

The Leisure Institute of Western Australian (LIWA) Aquatics is to preparing to mark its 50th year as the body for swimming pool professionals in Western Australia. Founded as the Swimming…

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Mar 29, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Gymnastics Australia aims to set new standard in child safety

Gymnastics Australia (GA) has solidified its position as a leader in child safety with the launch of a new stand-alone Child Safe Policy (CSP) alongside a comprehensively reviewed and…

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Mar 28, 2019 Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Ballarat swimming academy fined $150,000 after student’s life changing diving injury

A 2016 diving accident that left a student wheelchair bound for life has now seen the owners of the Swim and Survival Academy in Ballarat owners fined $150,000 – an amount which the…

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Mar 26, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Marvel Stadium’s ‘absolutely atrocious’ turf areas to be replaced

The AFL Players' Association will reinspect the quality of Marvel Stadium turf later this week after a section of soft ground is replaced in front of the interchange benches. The…

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Mar 26, 2019 Safety / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

New information screens help guide fans home from Melbourne Park events

In an Australian-venue first, screens installed at Rod Laver Arena will provide real-time information about trams and trains leaving the Melbourne Park precinct.  The 25 new public…

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Mar 23, 2019 Access / Events / Marketing / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Sydney swim school to introduce ‘additional safety measures’ after teacher accused of child sex abuse

A Sydney North Shore swimming school that allowed a teacher to keep his job following complaints of "inappropriate holds" nine months before he was arrested on child sex charges…

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Mar 22, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

SCG Trust corrects Sydney Morning Herald claims of Allianz Stadium compliance works costs

The Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust has moved to counter claims made in the Sydney Morning Herald this week that Allianz Stadium could have been refurbished for as little as $18…

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Mar 22, 2019 Finance / Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Dreamworld launches new Training Academy to support staff career progression

As part of Ardent Leisure’s ongoing commitment to be a leader in all aspects of theme park operations and safety, Dreamworld has established a Training Academy to deliver continued…

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Mar 21, 2019 Attractions / Education / Hospitality / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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