News: Education
Impact Training membership sales event to focus on overcoming objections
Impact Training Corporation's latest sales training event is to focus on how to 'Turn Objections Into New Members'. Being held on Friday 23rd August 2024, the latest installment...
Aug 19, 2024
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SMAANZ set to celebrate 30th annual conference in Geelong
The Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) is counting down to its 2024 annual conference, to be held Deakin University’s Geelong Waterfront Campus...
Aug 19, 2024
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Cardinia Shire launches new water safety program
A new pilot program to help people from multicultural backgrounds enjoy swimming with safety and security has been launched by Cardinia Life. Following on from World Drowning...
Aug 18, 2024
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NSW Government backs new Surf Life Saving coastal safety and rescue efforts with $380,000 investment
The NSW Government has today announced $380,000 in rescue capability and communication grants to enhance coastal safety. The Water Safety Communications Grant, totalling...
Aug 18, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council adopts Arts and Culture Plan covering next five years
With Bega Valley Shire Council having a rich tradition of supporting the community's cultural and creative endeavours, Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2024/25 –...
Aug 16, 2024
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Cultural narrative underpins designs for new South Dunedin Library and Community Complex
New images of the exterior design for the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex have just been made public and reference the distinctive identity of the area acknowledging...
Aug 16, 2024
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Coroner hears that 'significant failings' led to 2020 child drowning death at remote Northern Territory swimming pool
The Northern Territory Coroner has found "significant failings" contributed to the drowning death of a toddler in a remote public pool 530 kilometres from Alice Springs while he...
Aug 16, 2024
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Cairns Convention Centre secures array of dynamic conferences
Conferences held at the Cairns Convention Centre, with its proximity to the Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, offer numerous opportunities for knowledge sharing, education,...
Aug 16, 2024
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LIWA Aquatics’ WA Aquatic Recreation Conference features tribute to 20 years of Watch Around Water
The achievements of the Watch Around Water program in increasing water safety awareness and preventing drownings over its 20-years of operations has been celebrated this morning...
Aug 16, 2024
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AIS plans for doubling number of Paralympic coaches ahead of Brisbane 2032
With the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games soon to be celebrated, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is looking to double the number of Paralympic coaches to ensure the nation’s...
Aug 15, 2024
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Ocean Park marks China’s National Ecology Day with Giant Panda birthday celebration
Marking China’s National Ecology Day, Hong Kong attraction, Ocean Park held a birthday party for its much-loved giant panda ambassadors, Ying Ying and Le Le, who have turned 19...
Aug 14, 2024
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Royal Life Saving WA farewells industry veteran Tony Head
Royal Life Saving WA has said farewell to Remote Pools Coordinator Tony Head, who has retired after a 50 year career in the aquatic industry and 23 years with the organisation....
Aug 12, 2024
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Griffith University spotlights its achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Griffith University has spotlighted the new benchmark it has set for university sports achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With 38 athletes – comprising students,...
Aug 12, 2024
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Western Australia's Healthway continues to deliver funding for student health and wellness programs
Western Australia’s Healthway's Healthy Schools Program will see 40 schools across the state share in nearly $170,000 in funding to deliver projects that promote the health and...
Aug 12, 2024
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Tasmania’s Visitor Experience Training new hotel school launched
The next generation of Tasmanian hospitality workers will be able to get job-ready training at Visitor Experience Training’s new hotel school – launched by Premier and Minister...
Aug 12, 2024
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New Stanthorpe Art Gallery and Library Precinct opens
The revamped Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library precinct, located in Queensland’s Southern Downs Region, has been officially opened. A plaque unveiling ceremony was...
Aug 8, 2024
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National Museum of Australia Council announces new appointments
Professor Clare Wright has been appointed by the Australian Government as Chair of the Council of the National Museum of Australia for a three-year term. Professor Ann McGrath,...
Aug 8, 2024
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210 minutes each week of moderate intensity exercise recommended to prevent heart problems
For a new study by University of Adelaide researchers, around 100 patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm) underwent cycle fitness tests...
Aug 7, 2024
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2024 UniSport Nationals to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra
With just one month to go, the 2024 UniSport Nationals are expected to attract over 6,000 student-athletes to Canberra between 7th and 13th September. Nationals is the premier...
Aug 6, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council currently recruiting for swimming pool positions
Ahead of the upcoming swimming season, Bega Valley Shire Council has advised it is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire. Council’s Aquatic...
Aug 5, 2024
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Greater Shepparton City Council welcomes new Swim Instructors to Aquamoves Swim School
Following its Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton in July, Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed new Swim Instructors to the...
Aug 5, 2024
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ESSA commissioned research finds subsidised classes would encourage more older Australians to exercise
Research by Monash University which had been commissioned and run by national exercise industry group, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) studied exercise classes...
Aug 5, 2024
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Sydney Swans partners with Australian Graduate School of Management to offer short course
The AFL’s Sydney Swans are joining forces with the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of NSW Business School to deliver a short course in Leading...
Aug 3, 2024
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FitnessBiz events to return in November
Leading consultant Justin Tamsett of Sydney-based Active Management and Mystery Shopping For Fitness Businesses has announced that his popular FitnessBiz series will again be...
Aug 1, 2024
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