Water Safety
The Alarming Increase in Drowning Incidents in Australia
04/22/2024 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Water Safety
As the scorching heat of summer fades into memory, Australians are left with a sobering statistic: a 10% surge in drowning incidents, claiming nearly 100 lives. The recent spike in these tragedies has prompted a closer examination of the underlying factors contributing to this alarming trend.
read moreHow to prevent sore, red eyes after swimming lessons
02/09/2023 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
Swimming and playing in a pool is an Australian pastime, and one of the best ways to exercise while enjoying the warm weather. However, it is common for swimmers to experience sore, red eyes after time in the pool. Red eyes are usually due to irritation caused by the chlorine and chemicals used to keep the water clean. The good news is that the irritation is usually short-lived and not dangerous, but that does not make it any more comfortable.
read moreSwimming as a life-saving skill
09/21/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Water Safety
The latest report of Australia’s Royal Life Saving Society (RLSSA) is containing some really sad news: The drowning rates in the country during the last year were the highest in the last 25 years. Such figures are not just reason for concern but rather cause for alarm.
read more5 simple swim techniques to ensure safety
01/27/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Water Safety
Anybody who is a frequent reader of our blog articles should now be aware of the broader aspects that swimming offers to people: Improvement of physical condition, mental refreshment and enhancement of self-confidence are just some of them. In all cases, though, we shall not forget that the basic reason for learning how to swim is ensuring safety. Preservation of life and prevention of drowning are top priorities in a country that is surrounded by sea. In this article, we will point out five simple swim techniques that can ensure safety for all.
read moreBest Tips for Home Pool Safety
10/12/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
Did you know that half of the drowning deaths of children aged 0-4 years old occur in backyard swimming pools? This striking data is a cause of major alarm to all parents of kids who own a home swimming pool.
read moreKeep Watch Program of Royal Life Saving in Australia
10/12/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
The figures are striking: Over the past 25 years, 965 children under the age of five have drowned in Australia. This is like the population of a village. What is more striking, is that each of those tragic events could have been avoided. Every single drowning, no matter the different reasons that have caused each one, could have been prevented if the kids were watched properly.
read moreThe Extreme Importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
10/12/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
There are times in life, when there are, literally, matters of life and death. Occasions, when the life of a person depends on knowledge and calm thinking. Such a case is when a human has lost his senses and needs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to spring back to life.
read moreA Parent’s Guide to Home Water Safety: Risk Management Tips
10/12/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
For many parents, any thought of water related fatal accidents regarding their children within their homes, seems unlikely to happen to them. It is not, of course, that they don't care about their kids. On the contrary, they could be extremely protective of them and think that they have everything under their control. However, all parents or guardians shall be aware of the possible fatal water related accidents that can occur at home.
read moreThe Importance of Water Safety Awareness & Familiarisation
10/11/2019 | Written by Nikos Vasilellis in Water Safety
Knowledge is the key to everything. And when we speak about the safety of children in an aquatic environment, water awareness is a crucial factor for being safe. The concept of water awareness is a combination of activities and strategies that are employed for ensuring the safety of your children: Familiarisation with water, discussing with your children about water safety issues as well as the importance of following rules when being inside the water and the removal of any items that could cause danger, are only some of these activities and strategies.
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