AQUATIC INDUSTRY NEWS
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 17, 2020
Victoria’s aquatic industry leaders call for clarity
The Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance (VAIA) have proposed a safe and viable reopening of the aquatic industry to the Victorian Government. Following Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement of the roadmap for easing Coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne, VAIA has proposed options for industry-specific restriction levels that enable aquatic facilities to recover business and reengage communities. As VAIA understands, as of 14th Sep
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 15, 2020
Blacktown City Council launches its ‘Drowning Prevention Strategy’
Blacktown City Council has launched its ‘Drowning Prevention Strategy’ as part of its continuing commitment to provide a safe environment at its leisure and aquatic centres. The Drowning Prevention Strategy brings together a number of ideas, programs and initiatives into one cohesive driver to achieve the safest possible aquatic environment. Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said ‘Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounti
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 15, 2020
Hawke’s Bay outlines its multi-sports facilities and their expected income generation
The Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust (HBCFC Trust) has outlined its future as a host of national and international multi-sports and as a generator of significant income to the region. NZ Minister for Sport & Recreation, Grant Robertson today visited the HBCFC Trust facilities at Mitre 10 regional sports park in Hastings, where he met a number of New Zealand’s top athletes training there as part of Athletics NZ performance camp. The HBCFC Trust is currently worki
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 10, 2020
Keep Watch to keep children safe around water
Springtime safety message from Royal Life Saving urges parents to actively supervise children around water and ensure pool fences and gates are in working order Royal Life Saving research shows that while child drowning deaths have continued to drop over the past 20 years, non-fatal drowning among children aged 0 to 4 years remains a concern. For every toddler drowning death, eight children are admitted to hospital as a result of non-fatal drowning, many of whom suffer
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 10, 2020
New research looking at reducing drowning risk at public pools – participants for survey wanted
Patricia English is a Masters student at CQ University, exploring drowning risk and pre-existing medical conditions, specifically in public swimming pools. The aim of this study is to understand perceptions of risk management practices to protect the health and safety of participants in aquatic facilities who may have known or unknown pre-existing medical conditions. The findings of her study will inform the development of best practice recommendations to improve safety and r
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 10, 2020
New conflict management course for the aquatic industry
Royal Life Saving has developed a new course on how to manage conflicts, specifically tailored for those working in the aquatic industry. The course has been produced following feedback in the 2019 National Aquatic Industry Workforce Survey in which industry professionals cited managing conflict high on their list of preferred professional development topics. Royal Life Saving National Training and Workforce Development Manager, Shaun Jackson, said “It was interesting to s
Royal Life Saving
- Sep 8, 2020
Swim Parka offers an alternative to aquatic centre changing rooms
With current restrictions on patrons using aquatic centre changing rooms, the Great Aussie Swim Parka offers swimmers the ability to change in their own space. A towel lined coat that dries swimmers when wet, the Great Aussie Swim Parka keeps wearers warm and car seats dry, meaning swimmers can bypass facility changerooms to then shower at home. Advising that that her creation is a sensible solution during these new times of social distancing, Great Aussie Swim Parkas fo
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