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Life Saving Victoria voices concerns over aquatic centre ramps

With access ramps have become a standard component of new aquatic facilities over the last 20 years, with large metropolitan facilities often having accessible ramp options into multiple…

Oct 22, 2019 Access / Aquatics / Design /

YMCA Victoria water safety message reaches international audience

YMCA Victoria delivered a significant water safety and prevention message through a research presentation at the recent biennial World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Durban, South…

Oct 21, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

Minister backs VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program launch

The Victorian Government is calling on families to make the most subsidised swimming lessons for children that will be made available across the state this summer. VICSWIM’s…

Oct 21, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

Preferred location revealed for planned new aquatic centre in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has announced its preferred location for a new aquatic centre, confirming in a recent meeting that a site in Macquarie Park/Gordon Street is its chosen…

Oct 18, 2019 Aquatics / Consultants / Design /

2019 Poolsafe campaign reminds New Zealanders that ‘Lifeguards are not babysitters’

The latest Poolsafe latest programme from Recreation Aotearoa and Water Safety NZ is using Silver Fern Ameliaranne Ekenasio to remind parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children…

Oct 18, 2019 Aquatics / Marketing / Safety /

Burwood Council commits to Enfield Aquatic Centre upgrades

Burwood Council in inner western Sydney has unveiled plans for upgrades to its Enfield Aquatic Centre that include a new 25 metre pool. Explaining that the upgrades will cater for a surge…

Oct 17, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation /

Royal Life Saving releases Position Statement on Safe Use of Medical Oxygen Cylinders in aquatic centres

Following a recent incident at a facility in Western Australia, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has updated its Recommendations for Safe Use of Medical Oxygen Cylinders.…

Oct 17, 2019 Aquatics / Safety / Wellness /

Belgravia Leisure makes new appointment in learning and development role

The Belgravia Health & Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Samantha Mueller to the newly created role of Group Manager, Learning & Employee Experience. Described as…

Oct 16, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Fitness / Recreation /