News: Safety
Seminar to Explain Lessons from Mangatepopo Gorge Tragedy
Andrew Brookes, of the Centre for Excellence in Outdoor and Environmental Studies at Latrobe University, is to share his thoughts and observations about the lessons that can be...
Nov 19, 2010
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One in Five Aussie Kids Can't Swim
As many as one in five children will leave primary school this year not even having theskills to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool according to Royal Life Saving...
Nov 17, 2010
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Love those Goal Posts
Football goal posts from Harrod, the United Kingdom's leading goal post manufacturer, are now available in Australia. The goal posts, available in both fixed and moveable...
Nov 17, 2010
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Coastal drownings prompts new campaign for international tourists and migrants
82 coastal drowning deaths in Australia in 2009/10 have led Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to launch an ‘international visitors and migrant initiative’. The recently released...
Nov 11, 2010
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Councils and Clubs need to be ready for new Mandatory Moveable Outdoor Football Goal Post Standard
With a new national 'mandatory' Australian Standard for moveable/portable outdoor football goal posts set to come into force on 31st December this year, Australasian Leisure...
Nov 10, 2010
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Intelligent locking devices from Häfele
Häfele has introduced its new Safe-O-Tronic® access product line, setting new standards for intelligent locking devices combining PIN code and RFID technology in a unique way....
Nov 9, 2010
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Fitness Industry Puts Customer Safety First
Fitness Australia, the health and fitness industry association, has taken the first step towards the development of a complete Quality Assurance framework for gyms, health...
Nov 4, 2010
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Indonesian Government appoints SurfAid as Lead Agency in Tsunami Response
The Indonesian Government has requested that SurfAid take a lead in coordinating the Non Government Organisations' (NGO) response to the Mentawai tsunami. SurfAid Chief...
Oct 29, 2010
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State Swim Sets Trailblazer Fundraising Records
State Swim has set a new fundraising record for the Trailblazer endurance and fundraising event which supports South Australian youth charities. State Swim has raised in excess...
Oct 26, 2010
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Playspace design awards recognise 'great places to play'
Coinciding with National Kidsafe Day, the winners of the Kidsafe 2010 National Playspace Design Awards have been announced. The Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the...
Oct 26, 2010
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Helping Queensland tourism weather the storm
Queensland tourism operators are to be trained to prepare for what is predicted to be the State's worst cyclone season in 40 years. Forecasters have warned that tropical and...
Oct 22, 2010
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New Handbooks Explain Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have just published two new risk handbooks aimed at non-profit sport and recreation organisations. The publications are SAA/SNZ HB...
Oct 13, 2010
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Surf Drownings Increase Due to Changing Australia
The President of Surf Educators International (SEI), Craig Riddington, says that the dramatic rise in drownings at Australia's beaches is a result of changing demographics and...
Oct 11, 2010
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Council and Stadium Trust to work together to rebuild Stadium Southland
Invercargill City Council and the Stadium Southland Trust are to work together to rebuild the Stadium Southland following the recent collapse of the Stadium's roof. Invercargill...
Oct 5, 2010
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AALARA Acts on Queensland Weapons Law and Laser Skirmish
Responding to proposed changes in firearms law in Queensland, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has called for Laser Tag and Laser Skirmish...
Oct 1, 2010
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RLSSA Training Academy to promote aquatic safety
The Royal Life Saving Society has launched Australia's first specialised training centre for aquatic safety. The Aquatic Safety Training Academy, a $6.5 million state-of-the-art...
Sep 30, 2010
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Design Defect Blamed for Space Ride Tragedy
A fatal amusement park accident in Shenzen, south China in June this year, was due to a design fault, according to an official report released this week. The accident at the...
Sep 29, 2010
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Canyoning Safety Initiative Moves Beyond Research
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) and the New Zealand Outdoors Instructors Association (NZOIA) have just completed a workshop for commercial canyoning operators. Held over the...
Sep 28, 2010
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National Leadership on Cycling
Australia's Transport Ministers have outlined a new National Cycling Strategy, which aims to double the number of cyclists by 2016. The Australian Transport Council of Federal,...
Sep 27, 2010
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Aon breaks new ground in online risk
Leading risk management firm Aon Australia, has partnered with leading risk assessment firm, SR7 to provide its clients in Australia with social media intelligence, insight,...
Sep 24, 2010
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Royal Life Saving reports drownings on the rise
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia (RLSSA) has stated that it “is deeply alarmed” that the nation’s drowning toll has risen to its highest level in the last seven years, with...
Sep 23, 2010
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Plan to ban 100 activities on Cottesloe beach
Various media are reporting that beachgoers could soon be fined up to $500 for flying kites, using oversized umbrellas, taking commercial photographs or digging holes at Perth's...
Sep 23, 2010
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International Recognition for ASCTA Chief Executive
The International Federation of Swimming Teachers Associations (IFSTA) has announced the election of Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) Chief Executive...
Sep 21, 2010
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Queensland's pools made safer
Queensland's Parliament has passed the final stage of new swimming pool safety laws which will see mandatory pool safety inspections and compliance certificates required for all...
Sep 20, 2010
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