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Surf Life Saving NSW begins next phase of training program with Korean Lifesaving Association

Surf Life Saving NSW begins next phase of training program with Korean Lifesaving Association
September 11, 2021

Surf Life Saving NSW begins the second half of Phase 1 of a Lifeguard Training, Community Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Education Program in conjunction with the Korean Lifesaving Association (KLA), contributing to the development of new skills and employment pathways in aquatic safety, lifesaving, physical education, and tourism, while adhering to COVID-19 requirements

This series of vital lifesaving education and skills training sessions is being delivered in both English and Korean and is supported by grant funding from the Australia-Korea Foundation and the Federal Government.

To date, bilingual program resources have been developed, and seven online (videoconferencing) interactive training and education workshops have been delivered successfully to aquatic industry personnel and the general community across South Korea.

Surf Life Saving NSW Program Coordinator, Steve Allan said that the program has effectively addressed many of the key outcomes and objectives that the funding required, including increased public awareness, partnership development and engagement.

Allan notes “one of our aims is to promote Australia as a leader in aquatic safety through the development of long term, sustainable relationships with our in-country partner the Korean Lifesaving Association (KLA).

“This has been very successful so far with ongoing positive feedback being received from the KLA, attendees, translators, teachers and university principals.

“The program has already delivered measurable results to contribute to increased awareness of, and engagement in, the Australia-Korea relationship by strengthening and further developing ongoing working relationships.

“New networking opportunities have been created with the South Korean community, promoting resilience, diversity, participation, and strong, innovative leaders. These new working relationships have been established with aquatic industry organisations, numerous universities and the public.”

The second half of Phase 1, being CPR Awareness & Drowning Prevention, is scheduled to be delivered this month.

Phase 2 of the program – Coastal Safety Risk Assessment and Management – commenced in May this year.

Images courtesy Surf Life Saving NSW 

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