Tag Archive for: swimming

“A Silent Killer” – Families Urged to Get Kids Back to Swimming Lessons

By: Georgia Free

Summer is almost here, and swim teachers are urging parents to find the goggles and caps, and re-enrol their children in swimming lessons. Due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions, many kids have been out of the pool for a long time. Read more

Swim Australia CEO is Concerned Australians Families Are Opting Out of Swimming Lessons

By: Laura Bennett

As the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families opting out of swimming lessons. Read more

These Beach Safety Tips Will Prevent People from Drowning

By: Clare Bruce

It’s tragic to think that out of the 44 people who drowned on our beaches last summer, all 44 might have lived—if only they’d been swimming closer to the lifeguards stationed just a few hundred metres away.
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How to Stay Safe from Sharks – Tips from a Surfing Legend

By: Hope Media

If anyone knows about safety in the ocean, it’s someone like two-time World Surfing Champion like Tom Carroll – who’s probably spent more time in the saltwater than the rest of us put together. Read more