In July 2025, a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with more than 70 child sex offences involving infants and toddlers. The allegations have revealed significant gaps within the childcare system and highlight the need for stronger child safety measures across child-related sectors, including Aquatics. What is the Impact? The case has prompted widespread fear amongst the […]
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Laurie Lawrence: A Lifelong Champion for Kids Alive and Water Safety Education
At 83, Laurie Lawrence remains an unstoppable force in Australian swimming and water safety. Recently appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List, Laurie is recognised for his distinguished service to water safety education—especially his tireless work in reducing childhood drownings through education and advocacy. While he’s […]
5 Skills That Make A Quality Swim Teacher
Being a swim teacher is a rewarding and essential role. It requires many skills to ensure the student’s safety, engagement and development. These include organisational, communication, physical and technical skills. Good swim teachers possess the necessary skills to teach the physical aspects of swimming and provide an enjoyable learning experience for the students. Here are […]
Further Expansion for dita Solutions & WWSS Teams
2020 was a busy year for the teams at dita Solutions and World Wide Swim School (WWSS), and due to their combined success, the decision was made to further develop the evolving companies and acquire two new team members, in the form of our new Digital Marketing Coordinator, Katie McCaffery, and our Customer Relationship Coordinator, […]
Benefits of Swimming – An Infant Aquatics Study
Research StudyThis Early-Years Swimming Research Project was conducted over four years. In addition, it centred on an examination of the possible benefits that may accrue for under-5s who participate in swimming lessons. For example, the study used a number of research techniques to explore the benefits of swimming in the early-years. The study focused on answering […]