News: Safety
Royal Life Saving helps enable alignment of pool lifeguard qualifications between UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia
Pool lifeguards with an Australian qualification now have an easier path to work in the UK, Canada and South Africa, thanks to the RLSS Commonwealth Pool Lifeguard Reciprocity...
Jun 12, 2025
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PCYC Kempsey transforms into safe evening youth hub for the U-Nites program
PCYC Kempsey is transforming into an evening youth hub on Fridays from 4pm to 9pm, for the U-Nites program which offers eight to 14 year olds an array of sporting, cultural, and...
Jun 11, 2025
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AUSTSWIM launches new online safeguarding training course for swim teachers
AUSTSWIM, Australia’s peak body for the training and accreditation of swim teachers has officially launched its new national online ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People...
Jun 9, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program sees winter swimming numbers surge as parents embrace year-round safety
Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program, offered in partnership with Swimming Australia, saw more than 3,000 additional children stay in swimming lessons over winter last year as...
Jun 9, 2025
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River Safety Campaign sees Hawkesbury City Council secure local government excellence award
The 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards were held at a gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on 5th June 2025 with councils attending from across Sydney and NSW. Hawkesbury...
Jun 9, 2025
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Fempro Armour officially approved for use in AFLW
Queensland company, Fempro Armour has announced that their female-specific protective guard has been approved by the AFL for use in the AFL & AFL Women’s league. Fempro Armour...
Jun 8, 2025
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Jumping castle operator in Hillcrest School tragedy found not guilty of criminal offence
Criminal proceedings against Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December...
Jun 5, 2025
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NSW Government decides to continue funding Beachwatch program
The NSW Government has, after extensive consultation, decided to continue the Beachwatch program funding under the current model for another two years and will continue to work...
Jun 5, 2025
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YMCA Victoria’s Baw Baw facilities achieve 100% LSV Gold Endorsement
YMCA Victoria and Baw Baw Shire Council are celebrating following all Baw Baw Shire aquatic facilities managed by the YMCA - Warragul, Drouin, Neerim South, Trafalgar, Thorpdale...
Jun 4, 2025
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Crowd crush leads to multiple deaths at India's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
At least 11 people have died following a crowd stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The incident on Wednesday 4th June - occurred as fans...
Jun 4, 2025
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SWIM and Australasian Leisure Management announce new partnership
Australasian Leisure Management is delighted to announce a partnership with SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM) - the nation's peak body for swimming coaches, teachers...
Jun 2, 2025
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Newcastle proposes record cycleway investment on World Bicycle Day
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd June as World Bicycle Day and today as the world celebrates the many benefits of bikes, City of Newcastle is...
Jun 2, 2025
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AFL Victoria encourages local clubs to promote road safety
AFL Victoria is encouraging grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 via the Transport Accident Commission’s...
Jun 2, 2025
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ASSA reveals success of 2025 Swimposium series
Attracting 383 delegates to events in seven cities across Australian and New Zealand, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has wrapped up its autumn 2025 Swimposium...
Jun 1, 2025
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Surfing WA secures new partnership to boost surf safety
Surfing Western Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries), to expand...
May 31, 2025
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Concerns over safety risks of ‘run it straight’ rugby trend
The growing popularity of the ‘run it straight’ trend - a high-impact collision activity that attempts to mirror actions seen in rugby league, union and AFL matches - is...
May 31, 2025
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Aquamoves Shepparton introduces two-day Swim Instructor Course
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging locals to consider a career in swim teaching, with its Aquamoves facility offering a fast-tracked opportunity to become a...
May 29, 2025
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PlayCo announced as 2025 IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference partner
The organisers of the upcoming IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference 2025 have advised that PlayCo will be a supporter of the event. PlayCo is known for offering the most extensive...
May 29, 2025
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Logan City Aquatic Facilities secure Royal Life Saving Safety Gold Endorsements
Four Logan City aquatic facilities have secured Royal Life Saving’s Gold Standard Pool Safety endorsements for 2024-25. The Logan City Council facilities are one of only three...
May 27, 2025
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Improved signage and warning systems among shark mitigation measures implemented for South Australia
Aiming to reduce the risk and impact of shark interactions along South Australia's coastline, a number of localised shark mitigation measures have been delivered via a...
May 25, 2025
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AUSTSWIM launches courses to meet demand for aquatic fitness instructors
AUSTSWIM, the national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety has announced a new course to meet the demand for aqua exercise instructors. Set to run at six...
May 22, 2025
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Coaching course developed by leading Australian sporting bodies to safeguard young athletes
Three leading Australian sporting bodies - the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), and the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) - have...
May 22, 2025
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ASSA announces new BOSS Leadership initiative
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the launch of BOSS (the Business of Swim Schools) initiative to unite and empower swim school professionals across...
May 22, 2025
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Improved active transport infrastructure planned for NSW to enhance community fitness
The NSW Government is improving active transport infrastructure across the state, with more than 50 construction-ready projects funded and to be delivered by local councils. The...
May 21, 2025
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