News: Safety
PCYC Broken Hill marks 80 years of delivering positive community impact
This month, the PCYC Club on Gypsum Street in Broken Hill is celebrating a major milestone - 80 years of positively impacting the community, with more than 500 active members....
Jul 2, 2025
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Scouts Australia urges National Child Safety Checks
Following the current traumatic child abuse case in Victoria, Scouts Australia notes that “governments still have work to do, to ensure that all children are as safe as...
Jul 1, 2025
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SWIM Australia launches revamped national awards program to recognise excellence in aquatic education
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia has announced the launch of its refreshed and expanded SWIM Australia Awards, with nominations open until 27th July 2025. The newly designed...
Jun 30, 2025
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PCYC Mudgee youth program delivers positive impact for generations
The aim of the PCYC Youth Program ‘Fit for Life’ is to get young people active in life. It’s an early-intervention initiative designed to foster positive lifestyle habits in...
Jun 29, 2025
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New child supervision rules introduced for Orange Aquatic Centre
Orange Aquatic Centre is introducing stronger supervision requirements for parents and carers to address concerns regarding the active supervision of children at the facility....
Jun 29, 2025
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Sport and Swim vouchers return for Northern Territory families
Families across the Northern Territory can apply for the next round of Sport and Learn to Swim Vouchers from 1st July, helping cover the cost of activities that keep children...
Jun 28, 2025
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Queensland coastal councils to receive funding for effective hazard adaptation strategies
Round 4 of the QCoast2100 program, jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), will see 15 key...
Jun 28, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights Stromlo Leisure Centre as home to largest GOswim program
As winter sets in and families seek engaging indoor activities, Belgravia Leisure has advised that families in the Western Molonglo region of ACT are keeping active and building...
Jun 26, 2025
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Coastal Risk Grants Program delivers funding for safer access to Victorian Beaches
The Victorian Government has announced the recipients of the $1.4 million Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program for 17 programs across Victoria. The 2024-25 program will...
Jun 25, 2025
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Australian sports technology company eo takes stance against rise of drug-enhanced sport
Australian sports technology company eo, has today launched 'The Integrity Wall' - a new global initiative taking a bold stand against the rise of drug-enhanced sport. Led by eo...
Jun 25, 2025
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'Burning Man' Director announced as second keynote speaker at Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has added a second keynote and a further two high profile speakers to its line-up, completing its 2025 program. Christopher...
Jun 25, 2025
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Escalating Cambodia Thailand border disputes sees crossings closed to tourists
A border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has seen borders crossings between the two south east Asian nations closed to tourists. Prompted by an armed confrontation on 28th...
Jun 22, 2025
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Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre expands school holiday program to meet community demand
Due to demand for its School Holiday Intensives, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre has announced the expansion of its popular school holiday program. With most week one classes now at...
Jun 22, 2025
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Upgrades to Sydney’s Coogee Beach aim to divert pollutants further offshore
Locals have known for years that stormwater pollution has been letting Sydney’s popular beach Coogee down, with Beachwatch consistently rating the beach as 'Poor'. The NSW...
Jun 22, 2025
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Nine hospitalised after chemical incident at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Nine people have been taken to hospital and 200 evacuated following a chemical incident yesterday at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Melbourne’s north. Fire...
Jun 21, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia flags the essential role of Public Pool Lifeguards in saving lives
Royal Life Saving Australia has highlighted that every person deserves access to safe aquatic facilities – and in almost all circumstances that should include qualified pool...
Jun 19, 2025
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WorkSafe Victoria issues school holiday reminder on climbing wall safety
In the wake of a series of incidents at indoor play centres where members of the public, including children, have sustained injuries after falling from artificial climbing...
Jun 18, 2025
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LeisureSafe looks to redefine risk in Australian aquatics and recreation
LeisureSafe, a specialist risk and safety company, has officially launched to support organisations across the Australian aquatics and recreation industry. Founded by long-time...
Jun 18, 2025
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NSW Government releases new registration system for combat sports industry
The NSW Government has released a new registration system that makes it simpler, faster and easier to participate in combat sports. The new system will be hosted by Licence NSW...
Jun 18, 2025
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Orange Aquatic Centre to adopt Royal Life Saving Australia Keep Watch at Public Pools safety requirements
Orange City Council has advised that from 1st July, Orange Aquatic Centre will be introducing stronger supervision requirements for parents and carers to address concerns...
Jun 18, 2025
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Lynxight AI drowning prevention technology installed at Melbourne Airport’s 'Higher State' health club
Melbourne Airport’s first health club and wellness centre, Higher State - managed by Belgravia Leisure - has become the first hotel in Australia to be equipped with AI drowning...
Jun 15, 2025
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Sporting organisations and NSW Government unite to address domestic violence
The NSW Government has joined forces with sporting organisations to announce the formation of a new whole-of-sport partnership that unites the sports community in the prevention...
Jun 13, 2025
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Willoughby Council welcomes NSW Government Beachwatch support
Willoughby City Council has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to continue funding for its Beachwatch program, reversing a proposal by the previous State Government to shift...
Jun 13, 2025
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LIWA Aquatics names Leith Fradd as new Executive Officer
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has named experienced industry professional Leith Fradd as its new Executive Officer. In an announcement, the LIWA...
Jun 12, 2025
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