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International Conference Program Released!!
Friday, May 17, 2013 | National, International
AUSTSWIM and Water Safety New Zealand is excited to announce that the 2013 International Water Safety & Aquatic Education Conference program is now available.
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SA 2013 AUSTSWIM & DECD Aquatic Conference Program Now Available!
Friday, May 03, 2013 | National, SA
AUSTSWIM and the SA Department for Education and Child Development are pleased to present the program for the SA 2013 AUSTSWIM & DECD Aquatic Conference to be held on Sunday the 7th of July at Immanuel College, Novar Gardens South Australia.
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Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo - Sydney
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | NSW
Planning a family? Already expecting? Have little ones in tow?
Discover what’s best for you, your pregnancy, baby or child at the Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo – the must see parenting event of the year!
Sydney Showground Exhibition Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 May 2013
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SplashOut! 13 NSW & QLD Regional Aquatic Conference Review
Friday, April 19, 2013 | NSW, QLD
The AUSTSWIM NSW and QLD Business Centres were excited to work in collaboration and take the SplashOut! 13 Regional Aquatic Conference to Peppers Salt Resort Kingscliff, providing a wonderful opportunity for AUSTSWIM teachers in Northern NSW and South East Queensland.
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Hong Kong AUSTSWIM Workshop - 4th May 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013 | International
AUSTSWIM are pleased to be hosting a Professional development workshop on Saturday the 4th of May, 2013 at the Chinese International School Hong Kong.
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Swim Vietnam Work Continues with AUSTSWIM
Wednesday, April 03, 2013 | National, International
Swim Vietnam continues to provide swimming and water safety programs to children in and around Hoi An districts. AUSTSWIM is proud to offer support in the delivery of AUSTSWIM training programs to teachers go onto teach swimming in the Swim Vietnam program.
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NSW MATE Seminar Funded Opportunities
Tuesday, April 02, 2013 | National, NSW
AUSTSWIM is pleased to be able to offer fully funded opportunities to take part in the Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience Seminar
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ACT AUSTSWIM State Awards
Monday, March 18, 2013 | National, ACT
AUSTSWIM would like to congratulate recipients and those that were nominated for the 2012 ACT AUSTSWIM State Awards
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AUSTSWIM South Australia Launch 2013 Conference
Monday, February 25, 2013 | SA
AUSTSWIM South Australia are excited to announce two outstanding speakers at this years Conference , Laurie Lawrence and Matt Cowdrey.Both will be giving key note speeches , and Laurie has kindly agreed to present a wet session on Infant aquatics !
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Women in Swimming Rural Coaching Scholarship 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013 | National
The Women in Swimming Rural Coaching Scholarship (WSRCS) is a partnership between Swimming Australia Ltd (SAL) and the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association
(ASCTA) aimed at providing quality opportunities to women and increasing the number of female coaches in Australia.
WSRCS will target individuals who might not otherwise be able to access high quality coaching education from rural or remote communities. WSRCS will provide candidates with:
Opportunity to access high quality coach education
Opportunity to attend the asctaCONVENTION 2013
Opportunity to attain a nationally recognised coaching accreditation
In a broader sense the scholarship will benefit swimming communities by providing coaches who are suitably qualified to service swimming members.
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Watch Around Water Working in SA
Thursday, January 31, 2013 | National, SA
Parents and Children attending public aquatic centres in South Australia are heeding the Watch Around Water message and keeping their children safe. The hot weather has increased attendance at public pools but incidents involving children have declined.
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Clubware Swim Centre Management System
Tuesday, January 01, 2013 | National
Clubware is a facility management software package that can administer all areas of a membership based business, including accounts, bookings, classes, programmes, arrivals and even retail point-of-sale.
Its key benefit to your business is that it frees staff from time-consuming and repetitive administration, allowing them to focus on the most important aspect – its students and members.
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AUSTSWIM State Awards - Don't Forget to Nominate!
Tuesday, January 01, 2013 | National
AUSTSWIM the Australasian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety is now seeking your nominations to highlight the outstanding achievements of teachers, presenters, swim centres and other industry stakeholders.
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Kids Can Drown Without a Sound
Monday, December 17, 2012 | National, NSW
The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is conducting a state-wide portable pool safety campaign “Kids Can Drown Without a Sound” for English and non-English speaking community groups. The campaign was developed after experts were concerned by the number of children experiencing drowning and near drowning incidents in portable swimming pools.
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SplashOut! 13 NSW North Coast and South East QLD Aquatic Conference
Monday, December 17, 2012 | NSW, QLD
AUSTSWIM is pleased to offer teachers in Northern NSW and South East QLD this exciting professional development opportunity. So pencil the date into your diary.
The SplashOut! 13 Conference will be held at Peppers Salt Resort, Kingscliff on Saturday 13 April 2013
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LAURIE LAWRENCE TEAMS UP WITH AUSTSWIM TO TEACH THE TEACHERS
Thursday, December 13, 2012 | National
With summer in full swing water safety and swimming lessons are again front of mind for Australian families AUSTSWIM - Australia’s national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety™ and The Laurie Lawrence World Wide Swim School has devised a program to teach the teachers the Laurie Lawrence way..
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Swim Vietnam Achievements in 2012 and Volunteer in 2013
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | National
Swim Vietnam is a charity based in Central Vietnam, which operates 4 swim schools in Vietnam - 2 in Hoi An and 2 in Duy Xuyen District providing free learn to swim and water safety lessons for Vietnamese children.
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NSW Maritime Launches Lifejacket Campaign
Monday, December 10, 2012 | NSW
Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay launched a new water safety campaign to bring down the rising number of boating fatalities in NSW.
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AUSTSWIM Partners with the Local Korean Community
Monday, December 10, 2012 | National, NSW, International
AUSTSWIM has partnered with the local Sydney Korean Community in Sydney is help provide much needed training for swimming and water safety teachers.
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NSW AUSTSWIM Teacher Celebreates 50 Years in the Industry
Saturday, December 01, 2012 | NSW
In December 2013, New South Wales based AUSTSWIM Teacher, Pat Taylor celebrated 50 years in the swimming industry with family, friends, colleagues and some former students. Pat has taught learn to swim and water safety education to thousands and has no plans to retire.
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Clark Rubber team up with AUSTSWIM Ambassador, Brooke Hanson
Saturday, December 01, 2012 | National
To ensure Aussie families are SAFER around the pool this summer, Clark Rubber has teamed up with AUSTSWIM Ambassador and Olympic swimmer, Brooke Hanson, to promote some simple tips to ensure your time in the pool this summer is SAFER, and most of all, fun.
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Congratulations to the 2012 AUSTSWIM South Australian Award Recipients
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | National, SA
Welcoming delegates from across South Australia, the 2012 conference proved once again to be a success with numbers reaching over 170 conference delegates in attendance on the day.
The 2012 South Australian AUSTSWIM Awards are presented to individuals, that achieve the highest standards of aquatic education excellence. To be eligible for an award the nominees must have been able to demonstrate considerable experience and or knowledge in all Areas of the selection criteria.
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Vietnam Swim Mission
Friday, October 19, 2012 | National, International
Travel to Vietnam and spend time teaching vulnerable children learn to swim and water safety.
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AUSTSWIM Tasmania Conference - 2013 Date Announced
Thursday, October 04, 2012 | National, TAS
AUSTSWIM will hold the Tasmanian State Confernce in Launceston on 18th May 2013.
A dinner will be on the 18th May where the Tasmanian AUSTSWIM State Award Recipients will be announced.
Further details will be available over the coming months. To register your interest email tas@austswim.com.au
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Professional Development Opportunity Sydney
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | NSW
Professional Development opportunities currently exist in Sydney's Eastern suburbs. So if you require some much needed professional development or are interested expanding your knowledge and learning about competitive swimming from a learn to swim perspective then this workshop is for you.
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Outstanding Water Safety Efforts Honoured
Wednesday, September 05, 2012 | National
On Friday 31 August 2012 at Le Montage Events Centre, Lilyfield, AUSTSWIM hosted the 2012 NSW Water Safety Awards in conjunction with the NSW AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence.
Over 140 members of the aquatic industry gathered with colleagues, friends and family to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to water safety and education in NSW.
TV Presenter Tim Gilbert was on hand as Master of Ceremonies and with his relaxed manner he certainly provided all those in attendance with a lot of laughs
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Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE) Seminar
Monday, September 03, 2012 | SA
AUSTSWIM are pleased to announce FREE community workshops designed to give you the information, skills and confidence to take your ‘MATE’ to the pool for recreation activities.
The MATE Seminar is not about swimming strokes; it is a guide to encouraging and facilitating physical activity in an aquatic environment for people who do not always have the opportunity to participate in aquatic activity.
Why is aquatic activity beneficial?
It promotes a sense of wellbeing and maximises body function and independence.
It can also improve mood and increases self-esteem. Other benefits include an endorsement of water safety principles and it also provides fitness opportunities for you and your MATE.
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New South Wales Cultural And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Forum
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | NSW
AUSTSWIM is very excited to be in a position to develop Cultural And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) resources to meet the needs of the multicultural candidates we have attending our courses. To understand the needs of our CALD candidates we would like to invite you to attend a forum.
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2012 National AUSTSWIM Learn to Swim and Water Safety Education Awards
Friday, August 03, 2012 | National
The 2012 AUSTSWIM National Aquatic Education Conference was recently held on the Gold Coast. This is the 4th year AUSTSWIM has held the National Conference at the Radisson Resort.
Leading the way in Aquatic Education the annual conference has established itself with not only providing a great weekend away but an opportunity for members of the aquatic industry to gain new and invaluable information to help assist in the continued growth and development of the industry.
Welcoming delegates from across Australia and from all corners of the globe, the conference proved once again to be a success with numbers reaching capacity registering over 400 conference delegates in attendance over the weekend.
On Saturday 14th July the AUSTSWIM Awards dinner was held with members of the aquatic industry gathering to recognise, honour and congratulate some of Australia’s unsung idols of lean to swim and water safety education. The evening had it all, Hosted by the Master of Ceremonies Duo of AUSTSWIM Ambassador Brooke Hanson and Kurt Hanson.
The Night was themed Black and White as AUSTSWIM along with Water Safety New Zealand, took the opportunity to launch the International Water Safety & Aquatic Education Conference- to be held in Queenstown New Zealand from 3rd-5th October 2013.
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Teacher Article: Elevator Pitch
Friday, March 30, 2012 | National
Are your learn to swim and water safety teachers the best networkers for your business?
Do you make an impact at networking functions or meeting people face to face?
How memorable are you when meeting strangers?
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AUSTSWIM Visits Moree
Thursday, March 15, 2012 | NSW
AUSTSWIM visited the Moree Artesian Bath's and run an Indigenous AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ Course.
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AUSTSWIM Launches MATE in NSW
Monday, March 12, 2012 | National, NSW
AUSTSWIM was excited to be joined by members of the aquatic industry along with members of the disability and ageing sector to officially launch MATE (Making Aquatics a terrific Experience) on Wednesday 7 March 2012 at Ripples Leisure Centre, St Marys.
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NSW AUSTSWIM SplashOut! Regional 12 Aquatic Conference
Monday, February 20, 2012 | National, NSW
The NSW AUSTSWIM SpashOut! Regional 12 Aquatic Conference will be held Saturday 21 April at Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange. The conference program and registrations are now open, so get in quick and book your space so you don't miss out! There are a number of other workshop and extension opportunities available in conjunction with the conference.
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STREAM 2012 - Metro Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher PD Day
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 | National
Following its successful introduction at Ballarat in 2011, attention now turns to the metropolitan Melbourne edition of STREAM at Firbank Grammar School, Brighton, to be held on Sunday 15 April, 2012.
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International Employment Opportunities
Monday, January 30, 2012 | National, International
Hold a current AUSTSWIM Licence?
Looking for something different in 2012?
Why not travel to Vietnam or East Timor and spend time education vulnerable children about learn to swim and water safety?
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AUSTSWIM Teacher Training in Vietnam
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 | National, International
In August 2011 further AUSTSWIM teacher of swimming and water safety training was conducted to increase the number and quality of swimming instructors in Hoi An and Duy Xuyen in Central Vietnam in order to reduce the risk of children drowning.
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AUSTSWIM Aim to Make Aquatics Easier for all our MATE's
Thursday, December 22, 2011 | National
AUSTSWIM is now excited to introduce Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE), an innovative and interactive community seminar aimed at optimising health and wellness opportunities for people with medical conditions and/or disabilities.
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Teacher Article: The Ripple Effect
Thursday, December 22, 2011 | National
Read this snapshot of the well-received personal development session JSP presented to the delegates at the 2011 WA AUSTSWIM King Neptune conference. The captive audience listened to and worked through realistic and inspiring strategies to implement in work, life and play.
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Trainee Role Job Opportunity NSW office
Monday, November 28, 2011 | NSW
AUSTSWIM has a full time job opporutnity available in the NSW office at Castle Hill for a Customer Service /Administration (Traineeship).
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STREAM 2011 - Victoria AUSTSWIM Teacher™ PD Day
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 | VIC
STREAM 2011, the Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher™ Professional Development day for regional Victoria was held in Sunday 23rd October.
Following feedback from the industry, Summit has been replaced by two professional development opportunities: one regional and one metropolitan day. The aim is to re-focus professional development training needs that are specific to AUSTSWIM Teachers™.
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Indigenous Community Training
Friday, November 04, 2011 | National, QLD
The AUSTSWIM Queensland Business Centre provide much needed training in Yarrabah, an indigenous community approximately 60km south of Cairns, Queensland.
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2011 WA AUSTSWIM State Awards
Monday, October 24, 2011 | National
The 2011 WA AUSTSWIM King Neptune Aquatic Conference at Chisholm Catholic College, on Saturday 15th of October, provided the perfect opportunity to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to water safety and education in WA.
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MATE Workshop Opportunities
Monday, October 03, 2011 | National
The Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE) workshops have been specifically designed to encourage and support carers and support staff who accompany people with a medical condition or disability to the pool.
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Watch Around the Water
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | SA
Did you know that 41 children aged 9 years old and under drowned in 2009-2010 in Australia?
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Research Participation - Invitation
Thursday, August 11, 2011 | National
AUSTSWIM would like to invite you to participate in a survey developed by a student at Sydney University who is conducting a study into Attitudes and Perceptions relating to teaching children with disability to swim.
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WSNZ Elected to AUSTSWIM Council
Tuesday, August 09, 2011 | National
New Zealand (WSNZ) has been elected as a member of The Australian Council for of Teaching Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM). This appointment is significant as, while AUSTSWIM works in partnership with a number of international countries in the provision of AUSTSWIM teacher™ training, it is the first time an organization outside of Australia has been elected to the Council.
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New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011 | International
The conference committee are pleased to provide the Registration Brochure for Water: Our Fatal Attraction, the New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011.
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Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE)
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 | National
AUSTSWIM is very excited to introduce Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE), a motivating and interactive workshop that has been specifically designed to encourage and support carers and support staff who accompany people with a medical condition and or disability to the pool.
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2011 National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 | National, International
On Saturday 16th of July, 2011, members of the aquatic industry, family, friends and special guests gathered for a special night of celebration at the 2011 National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards Dinner.
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Exciting and challenging new roles in Regional South Australia
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 | SA
AUSTSWIM and DECS currently have exciting positions available for REGIONAL CHAMPIONS for SWIMMING and WATER SAFETY in Limestone Coast,Yorke & Mid North, Eyre & Western, and Murray & Mallee regions.
The roles will primarily be responsible for engaging with local community to source more water safety and swimming instructors and create more opportunities for people to attend accredited water safety and swimming training in the selected regional areas.
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QLD AUSTSWIM Metro 12th Aquatic Workshop Wrap
Wednesday, June 01, 2011 | QLD
AUSTSWIM held the12th QLD AUSTSWIM Metro Aquatic Workshop on Sunday 10th April 2011, giving all who attended not only the opportunity to gain some Professional Development hours but also provided a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to network with fellow teachers, swim school managers and presenters.
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Employment Opportunities
Saturday, May 28, 2011 | National
Looking for Employment? AUSTSWIM and Sportspeople are working together to provide the industry with a comprehensive listing of positions available.
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NSW AUSTSWIM SplashOut! Regional Aquatic Conference 2011 Wrap
Friday, May 27, 2011 | ACT, NSW
Saturday the 16th of April, 2011 saw AUSTSWIM, with the support of the Royal Life Saving Society ACT Branch and the AIS Aquatic Centre, host the 2011 AUSTSWIM SplashOut! Regional Aquatic Conference at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
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Victorian Aquatic Industy Breakfast Workshop
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | VIC
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) are committed to helping you maintain your qualifications and provide all teachers with the opportunity to increase their knowledge base.
As part of this commitment, ARV is hosting the following breakfast workshop (to be held on Monday 6 July, starting at 7.30am) that is sure to be of value to you and your staff.
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Queensland Aquatics Sustainability Program (QASP)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 | QLD
ALFAQ has entered into an agreement with the DERM to implement an environmental sustainability program aimed at providing aquatic facilities with a range of tools to implement more effective practices in the usage of chemicals, energy and water, and the management and reduction of associated waste. The program will be referred to as the Queensland Aquatics Sustainability Program (QASP).
The QASP will involve 20 various aquatic facilities including indoor, outdoor and swim schools, undertaking a range of activities to reduce their energy, water and wasteage costs.
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NEW AUSTSWIM Swim Centre Recogniton Scheme
Friday, May 13, 2011 | National, International
AUSTSWIM are very pleased to invite swim centres to be recognised by the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety through the new AUSTSWIM SWIM CENTRE RECOGNITION scheme.
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WETS AQUA INSTRUCTOR COURSE - MARCH 2011
Friday, March 04, 2011 | ACT
Facilities all around Australia are ALWAYS seeking effective and enthusiastic aqua instructors. Participate in this nationally recognised course and become confident and qualified to lead community aqua exercise classes.
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New Staff Member
Friday, February 11, 2011 | TAS
Royal Life Saving Tasmania (RLST) and AUSTSWIM are pleased to be welcoming Tracey Parry to the RLST team.
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