News: Safety

Lifesaving training saves a life at Hobart Aquatic Centre

The importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators has been demonstrated by lifeguards at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. Veteran underwater hockey…

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Sep 25, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Biggest funding commitment ever announced for Surf Life Saving NSW

The biggest funding commitment ever for Surf Life Saving NSW has been announced by the NSW Government - pledging an additional $23 million over four years to help keep NSW beaches safe.…

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Sep 24, 2023 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association urges caution during extreme heat

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has spotlighted that during heatwaves, the risk of drowning related to swimming and bathing surges by 28% compared to typical temperature…

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Sep 22, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Christchurch lifeguard secures 2023 Lifeguard of the Year award

Christchurch City Council advises that Jen Baen-Price has been awarded Lifeguard of the Year at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards. The award recognises Baen-Price’s 15 years of…

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Sep 22, 2023 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

True Sport program supported to enhance experiences on and off field in Western Australia

The Western Australian Government is investing $832,292 into the ‘True Sport’ initiative - a nation leading program delivered through SportWest - to support the sporting…

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Sep 22, 2023 Education / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Surf Life Saving Australia partnership with BRP rescue watercraft continues to keep beaches safe

Since 2009, Surf Life Saving Australia’s partnership with Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) - manufacturer of Sea-Doo® personal watercraft - has made a difference to…

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Sep 21, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Additional works will see extended closure of 50 metre pool at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool

Cairns Regional Council has advised that the 50 metre pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool will remain closed until the end of the year due to unexpected ongoing maintenance. Closed in July to…

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Sep 20, 2023 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Victoria University and SIA educate sports sector on current integrity threats

The first ‘Managing Integrity in Sport’ course run in March 2022 by Sport Integrity Australia and Victoria University (VU) aimed to raise awareness and understanding of…

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Sep 20, 2023 Education / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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