News: Aquatics
New research has potential to reduce risk of drownings at Australian aquatic facilities
The research being undertaken by Central Queensland (CQ) University research student Patricia English (pictured)has the potential to help Australian public aquatic facilities...
Jul 30, 2020
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Carlile Swimming Water Safety Advocate highlights value of swimming lessons and new Pro-Visual Publishing guide
With swimming pools re-opening again as Coronavirus restrictions are eased across much of Australia, Carlile Swimming Program Curriculum Manager, Dave DuBois has emphasised that...
Jul 29, 2020
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New Ashfield Aquatic Centre expected to attract 500,000 visits a year
With its rebuilding on target for completion in September, Sydney’s Inner West Council today invited media representatives to view the $44.7 million redevelopment of the...
Jul 28, 2020
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Northern Beaches Council moves closer to having all sites powered by renewable electricity
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council is moving closer to its goal of having all of its suitable sites powered by renewable electricity by 2030. Council has just installed its...
Jul 27, 2020
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Swimming Australia partners with MLC to support National Flippers program
Swimming Australia has announced a three-year partnership with wealth management company MLC designed to support Australia’s National Flippers program for young Australian...
Jul 27, 2020
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Funding secures new regional aquatic centre for Hawke’s Bay
Following the announcement of $32 million in funding from the New Zealand Government’s “shovel ready” projects fund, Hawke’s Bay is to have a new aquatic centre by 2022. The new...
Jul 26, 2020
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Aligned Leisure recommences learn-to-swim programs in Mildura and Wodonga
While metropolitan Melbourne has returned to lockdown, facility operator Aligned Leisure has advised that this month has seen children return to water safety programs with the...
Jul 24, 2020
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HealthySwim Australia appointment aims to drive pool water quality improvements
Former Australian Swim Schools Associations Chief Executive Ross Gage has taken on the role of Chair at HealthySwim Australia. Announcing the appointment, David Brauer, Director...
Jul 22, 2020
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World Wide Swim School partners with Child Safeguard
The Brisbane-based World Wide Swim School has partnered with Child Safeguard to provide the Aquatics Industry Child Safe Training. Child Safeguard is an award-winning firm that...
Jul 22, 2020
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Report shows how Australia’s aquatic workforce provides essential community leadership
A new National Aquatic Industry Report, published by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee (NAISC), comes at...
Jul 22, 2020
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Construction of Gold Coast’s new Miami Aquatic Centre moves forward
The $18 million redevelopment of the Miami Aquatic Centre is on track, with City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and swimming champion Giaan Rooney yesterday inspecting works at...
Jul 21, 2020
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The Y to complete fit-out of Stromlo Leisure Centre ahead of opening
With construction now complete on the ACT’s state-of-the-art $36 million Stromlo Leisure Centre, the new facility has been handed over to YMCA NSW (the Y) to complete the...
Jul 20, 2020
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Gisborne District Council to commence Olympic Pool works in September
Gisborne District Council has advised that work on upgrades to its Olympic Pool Complex, made possible by a shovel-ready contribution of $40 million from the New Zealand...
Jul 20, 2020
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Belgravia Foundation passes three years of operations
The Belgravia Foundation - which helps connect people with a disability, of diversity and those who experience disadvantage aquatic, fitness, recreation, sport and wellness...
Jul 17, 2020
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Redevelopment of floating platform at Singapore's Marina Bay to include water sports centre and swimming pool
The Government of Singapore has announced plans to redevelop the landmark floating platform in the city’s Marina Bay to include a water sports centre, a swimming pool and a...
Jul 15, 2020
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Latest Life Floor installation on display at Hills Swimming in Sydney
Life Floor has provided details of its recent installation at Hills Swimming in the Sydney suburb of Kenthurst. Owned and operated by swim school leaders Julie and Deny...
Jul 15, 2020
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'Culturally Competent’ aquatic centres look to reduce drownings among diverse communities
With Royal Life Saving Society - Australia research finding that 79% of 'multicultural people' who drowned in NSW between July 2013 and June 2018 were poor or non-swimmers,...
Jul 14, 2020
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Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre’s 50 metre pool set for reconstruction
Moree Plains Shire Council has committed to the redevelopment of the 50 metre pool at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. With $1.8 million put aside for the refurbishment of the...
Jul 13, 2020
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Country Pool Managers announce cancellation of 2020 conference
The organisers of the Country Pool Managers conference have advised that its 2020 conference - due to have been held in the Riverina town of Barooga - has been cancelled Having...
Jul 12, 2020
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Council set to advise of new management for Mission Beach Aquatic Centre
Unable to reopen its Mission Beach Aquatic Centre following the cessation of previous management arrangements, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is aiming to name a new facility...
Jul 9, 2020
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Carlile Swimming prepares for re-opening of children’s lessons as of 20th July
Having been closed since March due to COVID-19, Carlile Swimming has announced they will be back in operation on 20th July with lessons for children at their nine swim schools...
Jul 9, 2020
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Work on Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment set to begin
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is bringing forward the redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, planning to imminently commence demolition works to begin the...
Jul 9, 2020
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Gladstone aquatic and recreation projects contribute towards Queensland’s economic recovery
Refurbishing the Gladstone Aquatic Centre, replacing playground equipment across the region and upgrading the Cassy Lives Skate Park are some of the projects planned to benefit...
Jul 9, 2020
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ASSA to stage virtual conference for swim schools
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that it will stage a virtual conference from Monday 27th to Friday 31st July. Originally scheduled to be held as...
Jul 7, 2020
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