News: Safety
Water safety education message secures Royal Life Saving award for Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
Community programs aimed at reducing drownings in Queensland’s Toowoomba region, have helped the Milne Bay and Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre secure the Excellence in...
Aug 11, 2017
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Plans to introduce $180,000 seasonal city beach on Adelaide's River Torrens
Plans have been revealed for a city beach attraction on the banks of the River Torrens in central Adelaide. The South Australian Government’s Renewal SA agency is seeking...
Aug 11, 2017
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NZRA: 'New Zealand’s aquatics industry and pool lifeguards are not failing'
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) have responded to claims by The International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations President David Speechley that the New...
Aug 9, 2017
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Queensland authorities focus on Ekka safety
In the lead up to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is again working with amusement ride operators to ensure thrill-seekers and...
Aug 9, 2017
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Laurie Lawrence and Julie Zancanaro to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) members, Laurie Lawrence and Julie Zancanaro, are to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) during its...
Aug 9, 2017
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Royal Life Saving awards Parkinson Aquatic Centre for safe design
The latest announcement of the winners of the inaugural National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards has seen Brisbane’s Parkinson Aquatic Centre recognised for Excellence in Aquatic...
Aug 9, 2017
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IFSTA's David Speechley suggests pool lifeguards are failing in aquatic safety
The International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations (IFSTA) President David Speechley has revealed that across the globe, lifeguards are under trained and...
Aug 9, 2017
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SeeClearlyNow founder wins National Aquatic Industry Safety Award
Gary Johnson, founder of the SeeClearlyNow aquatic supervision and safety program, has been awarded the ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety by an Individual’ as part of the inaugural...
Aug 8, 2017
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Unprecedented security measures to be undertaken at 2017 Royal Adelaide Show
The organisers of the Royal Adelaide Show have advised of a range of new security measures that are to be enforced at the 2017 Show in a bid to protect the event’s 500,000...
Aug 6, 2017
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New Royal Life Saving Awards recognise Hoppers Crossing's Aquapulse
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is this week announcing the winners of its inaugural National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards, recognising the achievements of aquatic...
Aug 6, 2017
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Opportunity for fitness sector to maximise marketing and communications exposure
Across all areas of the leisure industry it may seem surprising that fitness, with its focus on sales and marketing, is one of the sectors that doesn’t maximise its potential...
Aug 3, 2017
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Clip ‘n Climb launches new climbing challenges
Global indoor climbing attractions innovator Clip ‘n Climb® International has released two new recreational products - Detonator and the Time Traveller. The Detonator (pictured...
Aug 1, 2017
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Focus on security at 2017 Australian Event Symposium
The 2017 Australian Event Symposium will see a strong focus on security, with a range of workshops to help organisers keep up-to-date on keeping events as safe as possible....
Jul 29, 2017
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Robyn Larkham receives National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant & Preschool Aquatics Award
Swimming and water safety teaching body AUSTSWIM has named Sydney’s Robyn Larkham as the recipient of its National Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Award. A dedication...
Jul 27, 2017
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Final keynote speaker confirmed for inaugural industry communications and marketing summit
Shannon Walker, Executive Director of the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA), has been confirmed as the final keynote speaker who will address the upcoming Leisure...
Jul 27, 2017
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Inaugural scholarships awarded for international swim schools program
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the United States Swim Schools Association (USSSA) announced the recipients of the inaugural annual ASSA/USSSA Coutts Family...
Jul 25, 2017
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Saltwater crocodile attacks lead to new Solomon Islands controls
A growing number of crocodile attacks is forcing police in the Solomon Islands to shoot the animals and to consider lifting a 30-year ban on exporting their valuable skins in...
Jul 24, 2017
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SafeWork SA looks to work with ride operators in lead up to the Royal Adelaide Show
In advance of the 2017 Royal Adelaide Show, SafeWork SA is again working with the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia to enhance all aspects of...
Jul 24, 2017
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Swim schools invited to back child safety initiative
Swim schools across the country are being urged to throw their support behind a child safety initiative designed to get more young children in the water learning to swim....
Jul 24, 2017
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Popular Melbourne Cable Park to add high ropes course
Opened earlier this year, the high ropes course at the Melbourne Cable Park in Melbourne’s south east is to install a high ropes course from leading international manufacturer...
Jul 21, 2017
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Auckland swim teacher receives national award
YMCA Auckland swim teacher Liam Blain-Caunce has received national recognition for his contributions to aquatic education and water safety by taking out the 2017 AUSTSWIM...
Jul 20, 2017
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Summit delegates to be equipped with skills to communicate in a crisis
Effective communication in a crisis or emergency scenario is to be one of the key themes at the upcoming Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Summit and Awards. At some...
Jul 20, 2017
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Laura Geitz to promote California Sports Surfaces netball courts
Former Australian netball captain, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and World Champion Laura Geitz, has joined forces with leading surfacing supplier California Sports Surfaces...
Jul 19, 2017
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Report show multiple WorkSafe Victoria safety improvement notices slapped on carnival rides
WorkSafe Victoria has applied safety improvement notices on carnival rides including the St Kilda Festival, Rosebud Carnival, Warrnambool Showgrounds and popular Chinese New...
Jul 17, 2017
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