Summer is officially here and there’s no better time to get ready for safe and fun water activities. The latest 2025 National Drowning Report from Royal Life Saving Australia has revealed a concerning rise in drowning deaths across the country. 357 lives were lost to drowning in the past year, marking a 27% increase on…
Why Floating is the Skill That Could Save Your Life As the weather warms up and we head into another season of beach days, pool parties, and water adventures, it’s the perfect time to talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked, water safety skills: floating. Whether you’re in the ocean, a river,…
Australia is home to a diverse range of waterways, each with its own rules and hazards. Understanding these environments is crucial and can be the difference between life and death in a tricky situation. Water safety knowledge helps prevent injuries, medical emergencies, and drownings. Being prepared for unforeseen water incidents is essential, and knowing how…
Knowing how to stay safe in and around water and being a confident swimmer are essential life skills. Australia’s waterways are as diverse as they are beautiful, from rivers and beaches to backyard pools. Each environment presents unique risks, and being prepared for the unexpected can make all the difference. Understanding how to recognise and…
Leading learn to swim provider Belgravia Leisure in partnership with Swimming Australia has announced that in the past two years, there has been a 26% uplift in their GOswim learn to swim classes, demonstrating an obvious appetite for kids to posses water safety skills post covid. The uplift, however, has come with its challenges, whereby…
Black Line Swim School in Griffith, NSW, has marked a significant milestone as the first independent swim school in New South Wales to offer the GOswim program – a best-in-class service to children and adults across Australia offered in partnership with Swimming Australia. One of the largest independent learn-to-swim and water safety programs, with a…
As the school holidays begin to wrap up and backpacks are packed, there’s one essential item that should be on every parent’s back-to-school checklist: swimming lessons. The 2025 National Drowning Report from Royal Life Saving Australia delivered a sobering message for Australians with 357 lives lost to drowning in the past year, a 27% increase…