Swimming lessons should be a positive experience for both parent and child. The water provides a unique environment that allows special parent and child bonding. Here, parents and their children can enjoy one on one time together with no interruptions. There are so many social, emotional and physical positives to […]
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Media Release – Regulation of Child Safe Standards in NSW
Child Safe Scheme Bill passed in NSW Parliament Child Safeguard applauds the passing of the Child Safe Scheme Bill in NSW parliament today. The new regulation of Child Safe Standards means there will now be greater consistency in how organisations protect children because of new laws that implement the Child […]
Water safety for Under 4’s
Children’s safety comes as a main priority for parents. Therefore, every parent or caregiver should ensure that their kids are safe, either in the bathtub, in swimming pools and open water environments. It is a huge benefit to introduce your children to the water and teach them water safety skills […]
What the Child Safe Legal Updates Mean for Swim Schools
In October 2021, a woman in her 50’s became the first person to be charged under new Queensland laws which requires all adults to report suspected child sexual abuse to police. However, the woman is being charged three months after the laws took effect. In addition, refer to the article here for more […]
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 […]