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WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY 2024

WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY 2024 cover

Tuesday, July 25th, is World Drowning Prevention Day. This year’s theme, “Anyone Can Drown, But No One Should,” highlights the urgency of preventing drowning incidents.

Last year 281 people drowned in Australia, 77% were male and 57% were adults over 45 years of age. Drowning is abrupt and silent, often occurring in seconds.

What leads to drowning can happen in just moments:

  • A small child slipping unnoticed into a pond or pool on a sunny afternoon.
  • Feeling invincible after a few drinks and jumping into the ocean for a swim.
  • Accepting one extra passenger on a boat, despite the risk of capsizing.
  • Deciding it’s too much of a hassle to put on a lifejacket.

However, with the right awareness and actions, these moments can be changed for the better. Seconds can save a life.

For BlueFit Swimming student Eli, a family camping trip turned into a terrifying ordeal. Hear from his mum, Karlee, about the importance of swimming lessons and her lived experience of every parent's worst fear.

How Can We Help?

  • Enrol in swimming lessons: Essential for everyone, especially in Australia. Visit our website.
  • Supervise children at all times when around water: Follow our pool supervision policy at each facility.
  • Check pool and fence gates: Keep them closed at all times.
  • Avoid alcohol and drugs around water.
  • Wear a lifejacket.
  • Take note of your surroundings and know the conditions.
  • Become a Pool Lifeguard or Swim Teacher: Join our team at BlueFit. Click here for more information.
  • Learn CPR.

Every small step can save lives. Let’s work together to prevent drowning.

What's on Today

Opening Times

Aquatic

Day
Time
MON – FRI
5.30AM – 9PM
SAT – SUN:
6AM – 8PM
PUBLIC HOL.:
8AM – 6PM

Gym

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Time
MON – THU
5.30AM – 11PM
FRIDAY
5.30AM – 9PM
SAT-SUN
6AM – 8PM
PUBLIC HOL.:
8AM – 6PM

Stadium

Day
Time
MON – FRI
9AM – 10:30PM
SAT – SUN:
9AM – 8PM
PUBLIC HOL.:
8AM – 6PM