News: Education
Ingenia Holiday Parks and Surf Life Saving NSW promote surf safety in regional communities
Leading Australian holiday park operator, Ingenia Holiday Parks, is partnering with Surf Life Saving NSW to bring the vital Beach to Bush program to regional communities across...
Nov 11, 2024
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Tchoukball Singapore launches Coaches’ scholarship and partnership program
Tchoukball Singapore (TBAS) recently hosted a successful Coaches Engagement Forum at the National Youth Sport Institute, bringing together marketplace tchoukball coaches from...
Nov 11, 2024
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Victorian Institute of Sport announces former Olympian as new Chief Executive
Nicole Livingstone, three-time Olympian, has commenced in her role as the new Chief Executive of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Livingstone succeeds Anne Marie...
Nov 10, 2024
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VICSWIM program and free pool entry for Murrindindi Shire
Murrindindi Shire Council, situated in the Hume region of Victoria, has announced free entry to their swimming pools for the 2024/2025 season which opens on Saturday 16th...
Nov 10, 2024
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Australian Museum leads nation's largest frog count
The Australian Museum is again leading the nation's largest frog count during the seventh annual FrogID Week, currently underway until 17th November. One of Australia’s biggest...
Nov 9, 2024
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Curtin Stadium hosts Australia’s largest astronomy festival
Astrofest – Australia's largest astronomy festival – is returning to Perth today with more than 5,000-star gazers expected to attend the event at Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh...
Nov 8, 2024
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World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence
World Travel Market Ministers Summit spotlights transformational role of Artificial Intelligence The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and...
Nov 7, 2024
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Human generated waste revealed as composition of black balls found on Sydney's eastern beaches
First reports emerged in mid October 2024 of numerous black spheres appearing on the sand at Coogee beach in Sydney’s east with preliminary testing by Randwick Council...
Nov 6, 2024
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Taronga Zoo announces LG Electronics Australia as partner for its ecopreneurial Hatch program
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has announced technology innovators LG Electronics Australia (LG) as the first-ever presenting partner for Taronga’s annual ecopreneurial...
Nov 6, 2024
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Criminal hearing commences against jumping castle operator in Hillcrest School tragedy
Criminal proceedings against Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December 2021 in...
Nov 4, 2024
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Research project looks to assess diversity, equity and inclusion in aquatics and recreation
Professionals working in aquatic and recreation facilities across Australia are being encouraged to participate in a vital survey exploring diversity, equity and inclusion...
Nov 4, 2024
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Aventuur and Ocean Heroes announce partnership for Perth’s first Surf Park
Aventuur, a leading global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations and Ocean Heroes, a leading charitable and surf therapy organisation, have announced an exciting...
Nov 4, 2024
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University of Queensland research uncovers hidden history of concussion in sport
University of Queensland research is challenging assumptions that the long-term dangers of concussion are a new and unforeseeable problem that only affects professional...
Nov 4, 2024
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IRLearning launches aquatic traineeships in NSW
In support of the recruitment in the NSW aquatic industry, the Institute of Research and Learning (IRLearning) is offering funded traineeships giving local businesses a unique...
Nov 3, 2024
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AIS helps empower next-gen para athletes in high performance sport
The ‘Para Start Strong in High Performance Sport’ program is a collaboration between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia and is designed to support...
Oct 31, 2024
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etrainu partners with Sir Graham Lowe to launch online community coaching course
etrainu has partnered with Sir Graham Lowe (Lowie) to launch ‘Kick for the Seagulls - Community Coaching’ - a comprehensive library of 12 online courses aimed at inspiring and...
Oct 31, 2024
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AFA Asia partners with Singapore PT Studio FITLUC to transform fitness education
The Australian Fitness Academy Asia (AFA Asia) is collaborating with one of Singapore’s leading Personal Trainer studios, FITLUC, to launch a new level of fitness education in...
Oct 30, 2024
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AUSactive award winner Mish Wright calls out misogyny in Fitness Industry Education
2024 AUSactive Educator of the Year and advocate for women's health in fitness, Mish Wright, is using her platform to spotlight a pressing issue that has long been overlooked -...
Oct 29, 2024
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WAIS Swimming Program Head Coach departs role for coaching position in Scotland
Head coach of the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Swimming Program, Ben Higson, will be leaving his role at the conclusion of the World Short Course Swimming...
Oct 29, 2024
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Sydney University Performance Centre aims to elevate performance of NSW swimmers
Sydney Uni Sport, the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and Swimming NSW have collaborated to establish a Performance Centre as part of an ambitious plan aimed at positioning...
Oct 29, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins announced as SwimSAFER ambassador
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) and Head of lifeguarding services for Sydney’s Waverley Council, has been...
Oct 28, 2024
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Outdoor Council of Australia reveals new leadership following Annual General Meeting
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has advised of the election of Neil Le Febvre, Chief Executive of Outdoors WA, as its new Chair, succeeding Graeme Janes. Le Febvre’s...
Oct 28, 2024
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40% of children leaving primary school have not achieved key water safety benchmark
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting its concerns that more than 40% of all children now leaving primary school have not achieved the National Benchmarks for...
Oct 28, 2024
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New networking experiences and creative activations among IAAPA Expo 2024 offerings
IAAPA Expo, the premier event for the global attractions industry, will feature an array of new offerings for attendees this year. In addition to a sold-out trade show floor and...
Oct 26, 2024
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