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Refugees, migrants at greater risk of drowning are being urged to learn to swim

Thu, 29 Apr 21

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-06/drowning-prevention-strategies-tailored-to-at-risk-migrants/13212606 Teaching adult migrants and refugees how to swim should be part of welcoming new arrivals to help prevent tragic deaths, according to water safety experts. Sixteen people, all born overseas, have drowned in the past 10 years in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW, according to Royal Life Saving Australia. The Coffs Coast is a major resettlement area for migrants and refugees. "When you come to Australia you need three things, you need to get a job, get a drivers licence and learn to swim," he quoted.

First Class Return after COVID19 Lockdown!

Fri, 24 Jul 20

Saturday 18 July - Saturday 05 September 2020 (8 Week Block) Yeronga Park Pool Class 1: 11:00am - 12:00pm Deep Water Running Class 2: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Deep Water Running Cost: Pool entry per person - Please book via SMS 0406063737 * Proudly funded by Brisbane City Council Active Parks

The Aqua English Project Book Feature - Places We Swim

Tue, 8 Jan 19

From lap pools to ocean pools, rockpools to hot springs, Places We Swim covers the breadth of Australia, bringing you the 60 best places to swim, dive, jump, paddle and float around the country. You'll discover just what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful local knowledge and find out the best things to see and do in the area. With destinations ranging from the neighbourhood city pool to remote outback waterfalls, this book is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming spots, but of the diverse landscapes and communities that make up Australia. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-places-we-swim-australias-best-pools-beaches-and-lakes-20181213-h192ld.html

Keep Swimming in Winter!

Fri, 6 Jul 18

Keep swimming in winter....it gets you ready for summer!

Thanks for a Great Summer Season EF!

Fri, 5 Feb 16

EF Language Travel and Aqua English have been working together for the last ten years to provide home stay students visiting Australia (and the Gold Coast) the opportunity to engage in swimming and water safety lessons mixed with English. We have loved having the 300+ students over the last few weeks, and wish our Chinese visitors a Happy Chinese New Year! Xi Nien Kuai Lieu!

The Aqua English Project: Official Speakers for the

Fri, 3 Dec 10

The Conference Organising and Thematic Review Committees received and reviewed over 250 Abstract submissions and were pleased to advise that The Aqua English Project submission �Barriers to Aquatic Participation for English as Second Language Speakers: An Australian Profile: The Exploration of a Preventative Drowning Strategy That's Working� has been accepted as an Oral Presentation. We will be presenting research and development findings from The Aqua English Project at the WORLD CONFERENCE ON DROWING PREVENTION 2011, Danang, Vietnam - Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 May 2011 http://www.worldconferenceondrowningprevention.org/