The Royal Commission identified 10 critical elements that are necessary to create a safe environment for children and young people. These elements became the 10 Child Safe Standards and are essential to creating a Child Safe Organisation. Each State and Territory Government is responsible for implementing legislation to embed and/or monitor […]
Coaches
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WWSS Celebrates as Laurie Turns 80!
Laurie Lawrence is a former Australian Rugby Union Representative, and Olympic and World Champion Gold Medal Swim Coach. He was born in Townsville, tropical North Queensland. Laurie Lawrence turns 80 years old this week and here, we look back on some of the highlights of his career. Laurie has coached Australia’s […]
5 Reasons why Everyone Should Learn to Swim
Have you been considering learning how to swim? You may be in lockdown and considering taking up a new skill and hobby in the water. Swimming is an important skill to have, and there are multiple reasons why everyone should learn it. Here, we take a look into why everyone […]
How Laurie Lawrence Started His Swimming Story
Laurie Lawrence began his swimming journey during his childhood, when he was diagnosed with bronchiectasis at eight years old. His health condition resulted in the removal of his left lung. After his surgery at the Brisbane hospital, his parents learned that swimming would improve his health. Lawrence’s father up his […]
How to Teach Children Breath Control
Children who have reached the age of two should participate voluntarily in breath control activities. Breath control is a crucial first step to teaching your children how to swim. At this point, the child is able to follow instructions and therefore, encouraged to put their faces in the water. The objective […]