News: Safety

‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ Campaign urges respect for lifeguards and other aquatic facility staff

Amid rising instances of abuse, violence and aggression directed at staff working in aquatic facilities around the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a new…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

Mysterious debris balls wash up on NSW South Coast beaches

Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW Far South Coast last week reported mysterious debris balls having washed up on at least two beaches – in a similar scenario to the mixed waste…

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Dec 16, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association and International Swim Schools Association formalise partnership

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA) have formalised their partnership in what is referred to as “a major step in…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Police assessing ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving former WAIS and Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov

Western Australian Police are assessing “potential criminal conduct” involving former Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations that he groomed,…

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Dec 14, 2024 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

New draft guidelines released for safe diving at aquatic facilities

A draft guideline for safe diving at aquatic facilities has been released by Royal Life Saving - Australia on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC) for public…

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Dec 13, 2024 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

Life Saving Victoria latest drowning report reveals death spike among young and multicultural Victorians

Life Saving Victoria has this week released its 2023-24 Life Saving Victoria Drowning Report, which provides data and insights on drowning incidents across the state. The report provides…

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Dec 11, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Lynxight innovative drowning prevention technology improves swimmer safety in Logan

Lynxight innovative drowning prevention technology – which uses overhead cameras and specialist software to detect unusual movement in the water – has been installed at Gould…

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Dec 10, 2024 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

IOA partners with SWIM to launch aquaphobia program across Southern Hemisphere

The Institute of Aquaphobia (IOA) has announced a significant partnership with SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) to expand access to resources and training aimed at…

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Dec 10, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

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