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Spring has arrived and we are very excited for the wonderful opportunities for skill development and goal achievement that come with the new season. Whatever your swimming goals may be this spring, we look forward to another great term of aquatic fun, new skills and more!
Congratulations to our GOswim beanie winners of our Waterways Adventure sticker collectable competition. All eligible entrants have gone into the national prize draw for their chance to win a training session with a member of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team. We look forward to announcing the winner of our national prize draw shortly.
Water safety in and around coastal waterways
Do you know how to stay safe in and around coastal waterways?
As an island, Australia's whole border is a scenic coastline. Coastal waterways can include beaches, bays, estuaries and lagoons. Commonly favourite settings to enjoy aquatic recreational activities, these waterways are prone to numerous hazards, and it is important to know what hazards to look out for so you can steer clear of danger. In addition, the ocean's conditions can fluctuate with tidal changes and weather conditions, so it vital to pay attention to any safety signage around coastal waterways, and "if in doubt, don't swim out".
In 2021, the Royal Life Saving Society reported that 15% of drowning incidents occurred in oceans and harbours, showing a 50% increase on the previous year and serving as the second largest setting of drownings. Of these incidents, the activity of swimming and recreating accounted for 64%, whilst rescue operations and watercraft activities accounted for 14% and 11%.
To avoid dangers and the risk of drowning in coastal waterways, consider what you can do to support yourself, your family and your peers to stay safe, such as learning to swim and building confidence in the water, learning how to identify hazards, and knowing what to do in case of emergency.
Explore Life Saving Victoria's Swim City to learn more about water safety this spring
Be sure to explore Swim City with your child and join Finn, Pod and Splash on an adventure to learn about water safety in a fun online game.
Aimed towards children in grades 3-6, Swim City is a 30-minute online game which supports students to work towards achieving the knowledge component of the Victorian Water Safety Certificate (VWSC), all while having loads of fun! Students will explore six different aquatic environments and solve challenges along the way like identifying dangers and making areas safe.
Manage your GOswim membership from the palm of your hand with Active World!
Have you downloaded the Active World app yet?
This intuitive app enables you to book into swimming lessons or advise of absences, directly message your GOswim teacher, manage personal and billing details, view your child's swimming progression and more!
Tip: select 'Pathway' from the home screen to view your child's swimming development journey.
