News: Safety

Education program teaches youth migrants how to stay safe in Australian waters

24 youths from culturally diverse backgrounds have been given the opportunity to learn how to swim at a two month tailored program at the AquaHub Pool in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon.…

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Jun 15, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

BridgeClimb Sydney acknowledges ‘end of a wonderful era’

Having today been advised by NSW’s Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) that it had been unsuccessful in its bid to win a new 20 year contract to operate on the Sydney Harbour Bridge,…

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Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

WorkSafe Queensland consults on rope course strangulation fears

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is consulting with industry operators to prepare a safety alert following a recent incident on a challenge ropes course. The draft alert provides…

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Jun 13, 2018 Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Dawn Fraser appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser has today been appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) - the highest level of the nation’s awards for achievement or…

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Jun 11, 2018 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

WhiteWater and Life Floor enter exclusive agreement to deliver non-slip cushioned surfaces

Leading waterpark supplier WhiteWater West has announced a partnership with Life Floor to deliver Life Floor’s patented flooring system to aquatic facilities around the world.…

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Jun 8, 2018 Aquatics / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium closed due to earthquake fears

The Taranaki Stadium Trust, owners of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium, have advised that they have taken a safety-first approach in making the 24,000 seat venue unavailable as the…

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Jun 8, 2018 Design / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Research shows seven percent of river users as being legally drunk

New research shows that as many as one-in-six people who swim in rivers are under the influence of alcohol, and nearly half of those swimmers are above the legal alcohol limit for…

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Jun 7, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Adventure tourism company achieves QualWorx certification

Wilderness Guides, an adventure tourism company located on the Picton waterfront, at the doorstep of the Marlborough Sounds, has international certification for activities. Owners Juliet…

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Jun 7, 2018 Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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