A lifesaving and water safety education program that helps children aged between 5 to 14 years learn vital lifesaving and survival skills, has been adapted for use at inland waterways and pools.
The new ‘Bush Nippers’ program builds on Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) successful Nippers program that each summer sees more than 10,000 children learn lifesaving skills at 57 Victorian beaches.
LSV’s manager for strategic projects education services, Trudy Micallef said, “A review of the Nippers program found it effectively fosters the development of lifesaving skills, swimming and water safety education and has myriad of positive impacts for participants, their families and communities.
“Among the recommendations for adapting the program was that it includes content relevant to water safety at inland waterways and public swimming pools, covering issues such as river currents, snags, submerged objects, specific rescue techniques, pool safety and signage.”
The Shepparton program began this week and will finish on Friday, January 24 with limited places still remaining. Contact Aquamoves on 5832 9400 for more information.
