The P.A. People
The P.A. People is a specialist integrator and contractor in sound reinforcement, audio visual systems, performance lighting and production communications. Over its almost 50 year history the company…
read more8th January 2022 - Poor adult swimming skills contribute to summer drownings
8th January 2022 - Noosa Aquatic Centre reopens after COVID scare
7th January 2022 - Staff shortages impact Gold Coast’s lifeguard team and close Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre
7th January 2022 - City of Wanneroo releases concept design for new aquatic and recreation centre
6th January 2022 - PerfectGym aids digital transformation at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
31st December 2021 - Staff shortages lead to pool closures at Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
27th December 2021 - Campaspe Shire Council closes pools due to lifeguard shortage
10th December 2021 - AUSTSWIM secures Federal Government funding for ‘Creating Jobs, Saving Lives’ project
6th December 2021 - Councils fail to maximise net zero emissions with their aquatic assets
16th November 2021 - Lifeguard shortages create reopening challenges for Victoria’s seasonal pools
15th November 2021 - Royal Life Saving highlights ‘tens of thousands’ of job vacancies for lifeguards and swim teachers
29th October 2021 - Tourism and Transport Forum advise skills shortage hinders industry recovery
22nd September 2021 - Australian Regional Tourism adds voice to fears over skills and workforce shortages
11th June 2021 - National Aquatic Industry Committee advises on conditions for swim teachers, lifeguards and instructors affected by Victoria’s lockdowns
18th May 2021 - Royal Life Saving highlights lifeguard and swim teacher shortage as providing opportunities for job seekers
18th May 2021 - Lifeguard shortage sees weekend closure of Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre
19th April 2021 - Study shows aquatic centres struggling to recruit and retain lifeguards
13th April 2021 - Life Saving Victoria partners to create 240 new Victorian Swim Teachers
9th March 2021 - Australian Sports Commission revealed to have underpaid casual pool lifeguards
7th September 2018 - German lifeguards warn that child drownings linked to parents’ smartphone ‘fixation’
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