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What causes a pool lifeguard to overlook a drowning victim even if they are in plain sight? We watch, time and time again, CCTV footage of a lifeguard or swimmer staring straight at a person in difficulty in the water, but doing nothing about it and just walking or...

For many years, the definition of drowning was confusing. Additional terms to describe the type of drowning only added to the confusion. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is a major global health problem and in 2005 it moved to redefine...

The number of people 65 and over is projected to double from 3.2 million people (14% of the population) in 2012 to 6.8 million (20%) by 2040 (Aust. Bureau Statistics) In 2017 there were 70 drowning deaths in this age group – a 21% increase on last year (Royal Life...

Champions of Queensland’s leisure and aquatics industry were recognised for standout achievements and their commitment to excellence at the first Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland (ALFAQ) Awards held recently. The inaugural Jonas Leisure Facility of...