SUMMER may be over, but Australians are year-round water lovers. Unfortunately, our national love for swimming does not reflect our collective understanding of CPR. In fact, 61 percent of pool owners do not have a current CPR qualification.
Poolwerx has teamed up with the Australian Red Cross and Laurie Lawrences’s Kids Alive program to offer free online CPR courses. Now in its sixth year, these organisations come together to educate pool owners and parents about the importance of life saving CPR training.
April Pools Day ambassador, Laurie Lawrence said swimming pools remain the leading location of drowning incidents for children under four.
“That’s why during the April Pools Day campaign, we are offering the free online course (valued at $100) teaching the basics of resuscitating infants, children, and adults. The course only takes a few hours and could help you save a life. Statistics show a child is 50 percent more likely to survive if CPR is administered immediately,” said Rosie Henry from Poolwerx Shepparton.
“Parents will do anything when it comes to the safety of their children however, it is concerning many would not know the correct CPR method if their child got into trouble in the water. This is a lifesaving skill everyone should have, not just pool owners.”
After completing online training, the practical component of the course can be purchased at a 20 percent discount to obtain a full CPR certificate.
Register at www.poolwerx.com.au/april-pools-day/ go instore to 53 Archer Street, Shepparton for all your pool and pool safety needs.
