News: Safety

NSW surfers and lifesavers reach historic agreement

For the first time since the 1960s, leaders of Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW have reached an agreement that will see increased co-operation, strong developmental pathways for…

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Sep 10, 2018 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

YMCA NSW executive honoured for courage

YMCA NSW Executive Leader Paul Franc has been presented with a bravery award at Government House Sydney for his role in assisting the disarming of a knife-wielding man. Franc was…

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Sep 10, 2018 Government / Safety / Security /

 
 

Owl attack risk forces relocation of Mt Coot-tha zip line project

Developers of a zip line through Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Reserve have revealed that they have shifted the location of the operation to minimise the risk of attack from owls that nest…

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Sep 9, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

German lifeguards warn that child drownings linked to parents’ smartphone ‘fixation’

Lifeguards in Germany have issued a warning that a growing number of child drownings in the country during the recent northern hemisphere summer are linked to their parents’…

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Sep 7, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Geelong Leisurelink’s staff development initiatives awarded by Royal Life Saving

Geelong’s Leisurelink facility has been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as one of six individuals and organisations recognised in their National Aquatic Industry…

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Sep 4, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Queensland primary school students to get free swimming lessons

The Queensland Government has announced that all Queensland primary school students will receive free water safety lessons from next year. The Queensland Government this week announced an…

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Sep 1, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

AUSTSWIM and Swimming New Zealand agree partnership aimed at providing single training qualification

The Australasian Council for the Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM) and Swimming New Zealand have announced a new partnership agreement aimed at providing a single training…

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Aug 31, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Lombok aims for tourists to return as it begins post earthquake recovery

Following the recent string of devastating earthquakes, Indonesian tourism authorities and operators are looking to win back confidence from foreign visitors, highlighting that most parts…

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Aug 31, 2018 Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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