News: Education
Western Australian children to receive free VacSwim this summer
The Western Australian Government will provide free VacSwim lessons over December and January school holidays for the state’s children as part of a $5.5 million investment into...
Sep 8, 2024
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Monarto Safari Park marks National Threatened Species Day and National Bilby Day
With National Threatened Species Day marked each year on 7th September and National Bilby Day marked on 8th September - Monarto Safari Park is celebrating the birth of two...
Sep 6, 2024
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Astronomy and Science Centre to deliver major tourism attraction for Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie’s new Astronomy and Science Centre is almost complete with upgrades to the Port Macquarie Observatory anticipated to boost the local economy and ensure residents...
Sep 5, 2024
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Returning Aqua Alliance Forum to address key issues in aquatic fitness
Following the success of the inaugural Aqua Industry Forum and Aqua Summit in 2023, the events will be returning in October. To be held at Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and...
Sep 4, 2024
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North Sydney Council installs defibrillators in parks and offers CPR training
North Sydney Council has installed six new public access defibrillators across key parks in the area and are also offering CPR training sessions for the community. These vital...
Sep 2, 2024
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Tune Cycles launches first 'bike kitchen' to keep children healthy in outback Brewarrina
Professional Mobile Bicycle Service - Tune Cycles - is this week launching their first Bike Kitchen – to help keep primary students healthy in Brewarrina - a rural and remote...
Sep 2, 2024
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SPASA to stage industry stakeholder roadshows on new pool barrier standard AS1926.1
The commitment of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to safety and innovation, will see the pool industry peak body stage a series of roadshows across the country...
Sep 2, 2024
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Shenyang study spotlights integration of rowing with cultural tourism
The 2024 China (Shenyang) Rowing Development Index was unveiled recently in Shenyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, in which the rowing-city integration was...
Sep 2, 2024
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ASC program continues to help elevate women leaders in sport
The Australian Sports Commission’s Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) initiative continues to provide leadership opportunities for women in administration, coaching, official and...
Sep 1, 2024
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Experienced handler hospitalised after tiger attack at Gold Coast’s Dreamworld
In what is being described by Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld as “an isolated and rare incident”, a tiger handler in her 40s is recovering in hospital having been mauled by one...
Sep 1, 2024
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Kids Alive launch new interactive water safety education shows for Australian dance schools
New interactive water safety education shows will be rolled out by Kids Alive – Do the Five to early education centres across Australia this spring thanks to the continuation of...
Sep 1, 2024
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Taboo topics to be focus of 2024 Women's Health Week
Jean Hailes for Women's Health will celebrate its annual Women's Health Week from 2nd to 6th September under the theme ‘Your Voice. Your Choice’. The campaign aims to tackle...
Aug 29, 2024
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast edutains with new school holiday experience
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium continues to be innovative in its offerings to ‘edutain’ children on an array of environmental issues. From 14th September to 31st October,...
Aug 29, 2024
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Victoria University elevates support of Western Bulldogs AFLW team
Victoria University has strengthened its support of the Western Bulldogs AFLW team, becoming co-major partner, further boosting both its long-term allegiance with the Club and...
Aug 28, 2024
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AUSactive launches its inaugural Best Practice Pilates Guideline
With Pilates having become one of the fastest growing core-fitness trends due to its versatility, AUSactive has launched its inaugural guide for Pilates professionals and...
Aug 26, 2024
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Australian Swim Schools Association's National Award Winners announced at Gold Coast conference
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has presented its 2024 excellence awards - recognising excellence in the learn-to-swim sector. Presented as the culmination of a...
Aug 26, 2024
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National Museum of Australia’s Egypt exhibition attracts record number of visitors
The National Museum of Australia’s blockbuster exhibition - ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ - has beaten all records for previous hit shows, with almost 200,000 visits, making it...
Aug 26, 2024
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New Peel Geotrail Drive launched to spotlight region’s natural wonders
The Peel Geotrail Drive was officially launched in Western Australia this week featuring 12 sites of interest spanning from Mandurah to Lake Clifton and out to Pinjarra and...
Aug 24, 2024
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TAFE NSW spotlights fitness career journey of Bathurst local
With this week being National Skills Week, TAFE NSW is spotlighting the fitness career journey of Bathurst local Ewen Griffith-Menzies and the role of TAFE NSW in supporting...
Aug 22, 2024
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Geelong's National Wool Museum secures award for Best Regional Museum
Geelong's National Wool Museum has secured the award for Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award. Operated by the City of Greater Geelong...
Aug 22, 2024
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AUSactive urges its members to understand new casual employment changes
With the Fair Work Commission introducing changes to casual employment, AUSactive will be hosting a dedicated HR Recruitment webinar on Friday 30th August at 12.00pm to provide...
Aug 22, 2024
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UniSA research shows that 'it only takes 15 minutes to change your health'
New research from Dr Ben Singh at the University of South Australia has revealed that engaging in light-to-moderate exercise is significantly more effective than medication for...
Aug 20, 2024
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California Fitness launches new Women Wellness Program
Leading premium gym network in Vietnam - California Fitness & Yoga - has launched a new Women Wellness Program to support women through the physiological changes of their...
Aug 20, 2024
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Drowning levels continue to increase despite ever increasing resources
Australia’s National Drowning Report 2024 shows that the nation has had another tragic year, experiencing 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, a number 14% higher than...
Aug 19, 2024
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