Thank you to those Swim Schools who participated in the evaluation of the Kids Alive water safety pack. Professor Robyn Jorgensen from the University of Canberra has summarised the key findings of the research. Key […]
Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre
Laurie Lawrence visited the Seymour Sports and Aquatic centre on Monday to push his Kids Alive – do the five water safety message. Laurie was accompanied by his daughter Emma, Granddaughter Harper Reid 3, and […]
Kids Alive at Tasman Regatta
On Saturday 23rd January, water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence and one of the Kids Alive costume characters Lifesaver Lil attended the Tasman Regatta at Nubeena. Laurie spent the morning with Royal Lifesaving Tasmania, who had […]
Barossa Park YMCA wellness centre
On Monday the 25th of January water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence visited the Barossa Park YMCA wellness centre. The brand new facility has only been opened for 2 weeks and locals are already enjoying recreation […]
Swim Tips for Parents
Swimming lessons are a vital part of water safety education. Recently many parents have expressed their concern at not being able to afford or access formal lessons in their local area. Learn to swim expert […]
Kids Alive visits Royal Life Saving Tasmania
Passionate Water Safety advocate Laurie Lawrence will be at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on Friday 22nd January speaking to swimming teachers, parents and children about the importance of being safe in and around water. […]
Kids Alive Costume Characters
Thanks to the Australian Government, Kids Alive has 15 new costume characters to share with the community to help raise awareness on water safety. This strategy builds on the highly successfully water safety pack for […]
Time running out for pool owners
Australia’s favourite water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence has joined forces with the Palaszczuk Government to remind Queenslanders of the looming compliance deadline for pool safety laws. Pool owners have until 30 November to ensure their […]
Swimming and water safety
On Saturday the 14th of November, Laurie Lawrence, his two granddaughters Evie and Harper Reid along with Lifesaver Lil, attended the Adelaide AUSTSWIM conference to deliver professional development to South Australian swimming and water safety […]
My 2 year old climbs a pool fence
Here is a question we received from a parent that we would like to share with everyone. Question: Hi, I’m concerned pool fences aren’t high enough, my 2 year old can climb over the metal […]