Question… Can learning to swim make my kid smarter? Read below to gain some insight into some of the benefits of swimming at an early age The safety benefits of learning to swim are obvious (an 88% reduction in risk of drowning for children aged one to four, according to Read more…
Public Pool Supervision What is active supervision and how do we supervise responsibly? Active Supervision Lack of direct supervision by a parent or carer is believed to be a contributing factor in 70% of all drowning deaths at public pools. As a result, Royal Life Saving is focusing on high Read more…
Why is Swimming in Winter beneficial? We provide some of the reasons below. Enjoy the article!! The benefits of swimming in winter outweigh the risk of kids stopping swimming lessons for months at a time. The thought of getting in the pool on a Melbourne Winter’s day is enough to Read more…
What to do When illness interrupts your swimming lesson… Read below to gain some insight into some of the issues surrounding child sickness and swimming Coughs and Colds With children often experiencing 10 colds per year you may wonder when they will ever catch a break (and for you, a Read more…
As the recent rain subsides and our children excitedly return to outdoor play, it is important to consider the dangers of water around the home. Pools and spas are conspicuous dangers, however any buckets, bathtubs, eskies, fountains, ponds, drains, inflatable/clam shell pools, pet bowls, sandpits and any areas that can Read more…