News: Education
Aussie Ark welcomes first Devil joeys for 2024
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has conducted the first pouch checks of its Tasmanian Devil population for the 2024 breeding season and has welcomed 31 new joeys with still...
Jun 14, 2024
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Zoos
The Y appoints Richard Quail as new General Manager of Kingswim
The Y (YMCA) and its executive team have announced the appointment of Richard (Rich) Quail as General Manager at Kingswim. Quail’s appointment is extra special having started...
Jun 13, 2024
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Aquatics
Ballarat to host School Sport Australia Games
A national sports carnival that will attract thousands of junior athletes and their families is headed to Victoria after City of Ballarat secured the rights to host the School...
Jun 13, 2024
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Recreation
Guulabaa Koala tourism precinct secures International Design Award
Guulabaa - Place of Koala - a tourism precinct on the NSW Mid North Coast offering visitors opportunities to learn about koala conservation and Aboriginal culture has secured...
Jun 12, 2024
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Environment
Western Sydney University researchers look for input into survey on 'disability in aquatic settings'
Researchers at Western Sydney University are conducting a study on the experiences of supporting people with disability in aquatic settings. If you are a professional who works...
Jun 10, 2024
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Aquatics
Tyrannosaurus rex fossils arrive at Melbourne Museum
The world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil has arrived at Melbourne Museum and will be the centrepiece of the upcoming exhibition - Victoria the T. rex – the...
Jun 10, 2024
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Royal Life Saving shares fears over childrens lack of swimming skills
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is encouraging parents to keep their children active during the colder months by enrolling them in Swim and Survive swimming lessons. With...
Jun 9, 2024
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Aquatics
New Marine Discovery Centre on Busselton foreshore set for July opening
A new family friendly marine discovery experience will open on the foreshore of the Western Australian town of Busselton in July. Busselton Jetty Inc’s Marine Discovery Centre...
Jun 9, 2024
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to be held on 20th June
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson are currently preparing for the 15th edition of the global event - due to be held across the world on Thursday 20th June....
Jun 9, 2024
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Waterparks
PGA Institute updates flagship course to better reflect golf industry best practice
With the PGA Institute’s flagship Diploma of Golf Management period of currency coming to an end, a committee of both PGA of Australia and Golf Australia staff, as well as...
Jun 8, 2024
Education /
Golf
Over 30,000 students approved for subsidised ‘Reef School’ in Queensland
A $3.5 million program introduced by the Queensland Government to support reef tourism operators through the pandemic by turning the Great Barrier Reef into Queensland’s biggest...
Jun 7, 2024
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Environment
Global Institute of Sport launches ‘study and play’ football academy partnership in Dubai
The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has announced its expansion into the Middle East through a partnership with leading football performance specialists The Player. The...
Jun 7, 2024
Sport /
Education
VMA announces return of Institute of Venue Safety and Security program
Following the success of its inaugural Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) in 2023, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announce that the program is to return...
Jun 6, 2024
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Venues /
Security
ASTN partnership delivers new accelerator program for Queensland sportstech startups
Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced a partnership with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) to deliver entrepreneurial programs to 40 sportstech...
Jun 6, 2024
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Technology
Inclusive swim safety program to be delivered in Mount Isa
The Queensland Government has advised that the Queensland Swimming Association will deliver its North Queensland Inclusive Water Safety and Swimming Program in Mount Isa for the...
Jun 6, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving and NSC Announce Scholarship Recipients
10 emerging leaders from the national aquatic industry and lifesaving groups have been awarded scholarships to attend this year's National Sports and Physical Activity...
Jun 5, 2024
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Aquatics
BASE Bangkok launches BASE Pro offering accredited and recognised fitness certification
BASE Bangkok - 'Asia's Gym of the Year' and multiple winner of 'Best Gym in Bangkok' by ClassPass - has launched 'BASE Pro' - offering internationally-accredited and recognised...
Jun 4, 2024
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Wellness /
Fitness
Pho3nix extends naming rights partnership for Swimming Australia’s junior excellence program
Swimming Australia, Mana Group and the Pho3nix Foundation have announced a two-year extension of the naming rights partnership for the Junior Excellence program which supports...
Jun 4, 2024
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Aquatics
Deakin University and Geelong Cats announce extended partnership
The Geelong Football Club has announced a three-year partnership extension with Deakin University, carrying the longstanding relationship between the two organisations through...
Jun 3, 2024
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Education
World Uni Games flagged as critical to Australian Swimming development
The World University Games are now the second largest multi-sport event in the world, second only to the Olympics. The World University Games to be held in 2025 and 2027, are...
Jun 2, 2024
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Aquatics
Global researchers gather to tackle plastic pollution in South East Asia
With plastic pollution posing severe threats to ocean health and biodiversity, particularly in Southeast Asia, this week, researchers from around the globe are gathering to...
Jun 2, 2024
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Environment
Palmerston looks forward to securing its first Scout Hall
The Northern Territory Government is granting a lease of Crown land to the Scout Association of Australian Northern Territory Branch (Scouts NT) which will help Palmerston...
Jun 2, 2024
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La Trobe University agrees collaboration with Sport Singapore
La Trobe University has signed an agreement with Sport Singapore to collaborate on staff and student exchanges, PhD research projects, specialised training and other initiatives...
May 31, 2024
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Education /
Recreation
Strategic partnerships, leadership and technology the focus at 58th ARI Annual Conference and Trade Show
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) concluded its Annual Conference and Trade Show last week at the West HQ in Rooty Hill, after two eventful days - from Sunday...
May 30, 2024
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Aquatics