Swim and Survive teaches water safety programs that focus on the development of swimming, survival techniques and basic rescue and lifesaving skills.
The team at EWMAC has prioritised open water children’s swimming lessons through the Bush Nippers Program, which is an educational program that teaches children the skills to safely enjoy the Murray River.
Campaspe Shire’s interim chief executive Tim Tamlin said the council is extremely proud of the EWMAC team.
“To receive recognition from the peak body in water safety education goes to show just how dedicated EWMAC is to improving our local kids’ water safety skills and awareness,” Mr Tamlin said.
“The award acknowledges the work EWMAC has achieved over the past three years with special mention given to the Bush Nippers Program. It recognises that the team have provided water safety knowledge far beyond that of traditional swimming lessons.
“Given that only two ‘inland’ facilities received recognition, the rest being beach clubs, it exemplifies how fortunate we are to have such fantastic educators in a regional area.”
EWMAC staff said they were honoured to have received such a prestigious award.
There are more than 450,000 Australian children enrolled into the Swim and Survive Program.
The program caters to all ages and experience levels, from teaching fundamental skills to more advanced skills that focus on endurance and challenging situations.
To find out more information or to enrol, visit www.campaspeaquatics.com.au or visit https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/educate-participate/swimming/swim-and-survive
