News: Safety

New Standards Australia handbook provides guidelines for giant slides

Mindful of a rising number of injuries resulting from the use of giant slides in playgrounds, Standards Australia has released a new handbook with guidance that includes restricting slide…

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Feb 18, 2025 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

NSW Government, NRL and PCYC partner to engage youth through fitness and sport

The NSW Government has entered into a new partnership with the National Rugby League and PCYC to help keep youth 'on the right track' by engaging young people in…

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Feb 17, 2025 Education / Fitness / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Life Saving Victoria provides clarification over pool water quality requirements

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has provided information pertaining to water quality requirements at public aquatic facilities to the Herald Sun, following the reporting of elevated levels at…

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Feb 15, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Industry wide response to address aquatic facility violence

Reacting to a growing number of reports of violence and anti-social behaviour at aquatic facilities, a comprehensive plan to address this challenge has been initiated by key organisations…

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Feb 14, 2025 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Security /

 
 

Sports Medicine Australia funds Concussion Management Awareness campaign

Sports Medicine Australia recognises that concussion is a serious issue, and staying up to date with the latest guidance can be challenging. That’s why Sports Medicine Australia has…

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Feb 14, 2025 Education / Marketing / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club to negotiate new lease for club house

Kiama Council and Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have advised that the new club house and kiosk are now complete. Gerringong SLSC received development consent in April 2023 to…

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Feb 13, 2025 Recreation / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Sewer ‘fatberg’ forces cancellation of Bryan Adams concert at Perth’s RAC Arena

Perth’s RAC Arena has been in the news again with a sewer blockage forcing the cancellation of a concert by Bryan Adams at the venue last evening. Workers were called to the…

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Feb 10, 2025 Entertainment / Safety / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Surf Life Saving’s leaders of tomorrow attend 2025 National Leadership College

24 surf lifesavers across six Australian states and New Zealand joined together in Sydney from 26th January to 1st February for the annual Surf Life Saving Australia National Leadership…

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Feb 10, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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