News: Safety

Queensland Government hosts water safety skills summit

Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace today hosted a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders to explore options for improving swimming and water safety skills for all Queensland…

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Feb 9, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Lifeguards ‘did their job’ in Tauranga inflatable water playground incident

Lifeguards at an inflatable water park in Tauranga have been praised for their quick response in a reported near-drowning incident last Sunday. The boy, who was wearing a lifejacket, fell…

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Feb 8, 2018 Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Accident Compensation Corporation notes rise in gym-related injuries

New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have noted a rise in injuries among people exercising in gyms is rapidly increasing. Last year 52,964 claims were made to…

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Feb 8, 2018 Fitness / Safety /

 
 

New snorkelling and diving Code of Practice now in force in Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced that new laws have been introduced to make recreational snorkelling and diving safer are now now in force. Commenting on the new recreational…

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Feb 7, 2018 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

AJ Hackett bungy attraction boosts visits on Singapore’s Sentosa Island

The recent opening of AJ Hackett Sentosa has added another attraction on Singapore's Sentosa Island. Opened in November, the development at Silosa Beach on the south side of the…

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Feb 6, 2018 Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council launches migrant swim program to improve beach and water safety

A new initiative to help the migrant community enjoy Australia’s beach and water-based lifestyle safely has been launched on the Sunshine Coast. Commencing this month, the new…

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Feb 5, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Queensland Premier announces audit of school swimming and encouragement for swim school enrolments

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palasczuk has announced an audit of school swimming and measures to help low-income families get their youngsters into swim schools. Responding to a media…

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Feb 3, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Damning Sydney newspaper report slams safety record of Flip Out trampoline centres

Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph has today published a damning report condemning the safety record of commercial trampoline operator Flip Out, citing how the business “is headed…

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Jan 31, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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