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Aquatic Recreation Australia Edition 3

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Aquatic Recreation Australia Edition 3

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2009-11-24 09:43:19

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Aquatic Recreation Australia Official e-Newsletter of LIWA Aquatics
November 2009 Edition #3
	Dear [NAME], 13th Annual Country Seminar This year the Narembeen Recreation and Aquatic Centre was the venue for the 13^th Annual LIWA Aquatics Country Pool Managers seminar. There was an excellent response to the seminar with over 35 people in attendance and considering the distance it was great to see delegates from as far away as Albany, Esperance and Norseman. Read More Troubled Times for Queensland Aquatic Industry Two more major incidents in Queensland Aquatic Facilities over the past few days involving the near drowning and the death of a young child appears to present a systemic failure in the delivery of effective supervision in the aquatic environment. The latest incident has seen the death of a 5 year old girl after she wandered away from her father at the Goodna Aquatic Facility. Read More Code of Practice Update The Department of Health have made some changes to the Code reflective of October 2009. These are mainly in the Cateory 2, 3 and 4 pools but it is good to have the latest copy on your desk. Read More Aquatic Recreation Australia Journal on its way! The first edition of the new journal will be posted to industry members across Australia in ealry December. The journal has received great support from LIWA Aquatics Trade Exhibitors who have seen the potential of reaching aquatic facility managers across Australia. The President of LIWA Aquatics Jeff Fondacaro stated, "This is one of the most exciting events in the history of LIWA Aquatics and we are proud to be associated with the start of this new form of communication for our industry. The notion that we can have our own industry journal delivered to every aquatic facility in Australia will only strengthen the ties that bind our industry nationally". Watch your post box for your first edition! LIWA Aquatic Accreditation Q: What does accreditation mean? A: Accreditation is the arrangement established by the Western Australian Department of Health to verify that aquatic industry personnel maintain the required qualifications as stated in Section 6.2.1 of Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities. Q: What is LIWA Aquatics role in the accreditation process? A: LIWA Aquatics is the body that has been referenced in the Code of Practice to provide the accreditation process on behalf of the Western Australian Department of Health. Q: Why do I need to be accredited? A: The accreditation process will ensure that only qualified well trained industry personnel are responsible for the operation, supervision and delivery of emergency care in a Group One Aquatic Facility. To find out more, click below to download an information guide to Accreditation and application form. Read More Focus on Water Treatment LIWA Aquatics In partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation has updated the industry focus papers on Water Treatment. If you have not seen them before have a read and provide feedback if you can see any more information that can be included in future updates. Read More Your Subscription: If you wish to subscribe to this eNewsletter Click Here
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