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SimplySwim is a school management solution that helps swimming school owners and managers optimize operations by automating functions such as managing class schedules, billing and…
read more17th September 2022 - Sunshine Coast Council to spend $5.7 million on lifeguard services this financial year
16th September 2022 - 2021/22 drowning toll the highest in more than 25 years
16th September 2022 - SWIMCON22 prepares to deliver for aquatic professionals
15th September 2022 - Vale: Terry McDermott
15th September 2022 - Lake Macquarie council invites input on plans to expand tourism
9th September 2022 - APOLA President Bruce Hopkins gains support for adoption of Float to Survive initiative as a national anti-drowning prevention message
2nd September 2022 - City of Canterbury Bankstown to host lessons on Float to Survive techniques
25th August 2022 - Southern Grampians Shire Council offers Lifeguard Training ahead of Summer
24th August 2022 - New website launched to connect community groups working on water safety efforts
4th August 2022 - Water Safety experts gather for Sydney Summit
25th July 2022 - Life Saving Victoria raises awareness on this World Drowning Prevention Day
22nd July 2022 - AUSTSWIM to mark World Drowning Prevention Day with discounted courses for new teachers
22nd July 2022 - Key Royal Life Saving research shows drowning risk of dams, ponds and irrigation channels
9th July 2022 - Waverley Council sacks beach lifeguards over their COVID-19 vaccine status
24th May 2022 - Conference sees APOLA ride a wave of change
13th May 2022 - Bondi Beach lifeguard facility upgrades due for completion in September
22nd January 2022 - Public reminded to observe water safety warnings following spike in NSW coastal drownings
10th January 2022 - Lifeguard shortage and storm force ongoing closures of Ballarat pools
7th January 2022 - Staff shortages impact Gold Coast’s lifeguard team and close Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre
15th November 2021 - Royal Life Saving highlights ‘tens of thousands’ of job vacancies for lifeguards and swim teachers
22nd September 2021 - Volunteer lifeguard patrols return to Sunshine Coast beaches
7th May 2021 - Review gives ‘top marks’ to Gold Coast’s professional lifeguard services
7th May 2021 - Bruce Hopkins and Craig Riddington launch ‘Float to Survive’ water safety initiative
4th May 2021 - Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association conference to explore reversing rising summer drowning toll
2nd March 2021 - Gold Coast chief lifeguard Warren Young retires after 48 years of service
22nd December 2020 - Lifeguard Bruce Hopkins recognised at World Leader Summit
18th December 2020 - Wollongong welcomes new lifeguard recruits
22nd October 2020 - New Lifeguard pods could help save lives on beaches this summer
22nd May 2019 - Federal Government won’t deliver on APOLA funding plea to reduce drownings
22nd December 2018 - Surf Life Saving NSW jet ski fleet boosted to increase beach safety for swimmers
15th December 2017 - Leading professional lifeguard says swim between flags message is ‘desirable but unrealistic’
27th December 2015 - Professional Lifeguards highlight need for safety first at the beach
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