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Flooding Flooding Safety Factsheet # 14 Overview Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Australia and causes the greatest loss of Life. In 2022 there were 43 flood related rowning deaths in Australia which is appriximatel 17% of all Drowning Deaths. Of those 43 deaths over 60% were as a result of droiving through flood waters with a further 23% being swept away. Why is flooding so dangerous Flooding is dangerous and can increase your risk of drowning due to: Conditions changing quickly Flash flooding, with intense bursts of rainfall which cause sudden and rapid movement of floodwater Strong currents, which often make it difficult to tell the speed of the current in floodwater Water visibility changing and hiding hazards such as submerged objects (eg, trees and fallen powerlines) and animals (eg, snakes and crocodiles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtlXpDBjU1Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIPwXRx6DkY What to do during a flood When a Flood Warning is issued, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property: Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater Stack possessions, records, stock or equipment on benches and tables, placing electrical items on top Secure objects that are likely to float and cause damage Relocate waste containers, chemicals and poisons well above floor level Activate your Home or Business FloodSafe Plan Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice Keep in contact with your neighboursBe prepared to evacuate if advised by emergency services Act early as roads may become congested or close Related Items Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more Check the Conditions before heading out Cold Water Rips and Currents

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Capable teachers Swimming Pathways > National Swimming and Water Safety Framework > Benefits of Learn to Swim > Infant and Toddlers > Pre School Children > Primary School Children > Multicultural Learn to Swim > Adult Learn to Swim Swim Teacher Pathways > About the Guidelines > Competent Teachers > Capable teachers > Talented Teachers > Lead Teachers Course Calender Capable teachers meet the requirements through demonstrating achievement of the nine Guidelines at this level. These teachers create effective teaching and learning experiences for their students. They know the unique backgrounds of their students and adjust their teaching to meet their individual needs and diverse cultural, social and linguistic characteristics. They develop safe, positive and productive learning environments where all students are encouraged to participate. They design and implement engaging teaching programs that meet curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements. They use feedback and assessment to analyse and support their students’ knowledge and understanding. Capable teachers use a range of sources, including student results, to evaluate their teaching and to adjust their programs to better meet student needs. Capable teachers are active participants in their profession and with advice from colleagues, identify, plan and evaluate their own professional learning needs. Capable teachers are team members. They work collaboratively with colleagues; they seek out and are responsive to advice about educational issues affecting their teaching practice. They communicate effectively with their students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members. They behave professionally and ethically in all forums.

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Benefits of Learn to Swim Swimming Pathways > National Swimming and Water Safety Framework > Benefits of Learn to Swim > Infant and Toddlers > Pre School Children > Primary School Children > Multicultural Learn to Swim > Adult Learn to Swim Swim Teacher Pathways > About the Guidelines > Competent Teachers > Capable teachers > Talented Teachers > Lead Teachers Course Calender Swimming is one of the joys of life. As well as being a vital life skill, the ability to swim opens up a raft of opportunities for people to enjoy a healthy, active and safe lifestyle and to confidently participate in aquatic activities. This includes: Recreation Swimming Open Water Swimming and Aquatic Activity Life Saving Vocational Employment (Lifeguard, Swim Teacher, Police Officer) Competition (Swimming, Water Sports) Social and Health Benefits Swimming is one of the best activities you can do all year round which benefits your mind and body. No other workout is low impact but achieves high results building muscles, burning calories and stimulating your brain. The great thing about swimming is that it’s for everyone! Check out these range of benefits: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs tones muscles and builds strength provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming. being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise alleviating stress improving coordination, balance and posture improving flexibility providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day Whilst swimming is an individual activity, it’s also very social! You can meet people from all walks of life when swimming. Have a chat in the lap pool, join a swimming club, or get involved in aquatic facility social events to get to know people in your community. As well as all the health benefits listed above, the great thing about swimming is that you can do it rain, hail or shine, regardless of the temperature! Whilst your backyard pool, the river, or beach cool down over winter, most aquatic facilities run heated pools year round so you’ve got no excuse to stop swimming! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il0XlUYk8f4

Pre School Children Swimming Pathways > National Swimming and Water Safety Framework > Benefits of Learn to Swim > Infant and Toddlers > Pre School Children > Primary School Children > Multicultural Learn to Swim > Adult Learn to Swim Swim Teacher Pathways > About the Guidelines > Competent Teachers > Capable teachers > Talented Teachers > Lead Teachers Course Calender It is important for Parents to understand the benefits and what to expect with their childs pre school Swimming and Water Safety Program. In this articlae we explore what you should expect at a minimum. Key Features of Pre School Programs Ages from 3 years to 5 years Independent participation Learn and develop fundamental movement skills Transition level for less confident At this stage of the learn to swim journey, Swim School programs should focus on the development of confidence and competence in a range of foundation swimming and water safety skills that will be built upon in the later stages. Students will become familiar with the water and by the end of this stage have the ability to perform basic skills independently. What can I expect my child to learn? This stage provides opportunities for students to explore and learn about moving in and under the water. The content provides a basis to develop knowledge and skills for students to safely enjoy the water in a supervised environment. It provides opportunities to identify dangers inherent in a range of aquatic environments but specifically the home. In addition, the content enables students to explore the people who are important to their safety and to develop a basic understanding of the importance of calling for help and self-preservation in an aquatic emergency. It enables students to develop and practise swimming and water safety skills through structured activities. Learning Outcomes By the end of the Pre School a student should be able to recognise and follow basic safety rules in an aquatic environment, perform a range of fundamental skills and recover to safety from a simulated accidental entry. Specifically this includes: Identifying and describing where water can be found in locations at or near the home Identifying an emergency and actions to help Describing and following rules for safe behaviour in aquatic environments at or near the home Entering and exiting shallow water unassisted Floating and recovering to a standing or secure position Submerging the body and moving through an obstacle Moving continuously for a distance of 5 metres Performing a survival sequence What Qualifications should my teacher have? All Swim Teachers who are teaching Pre School children should hold a unit of competency which is nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training package. Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following unit: SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU009 Instruct water safety and survival skills SISCAQU010 Instruct swimming strokes SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues Or SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues SISCAQU023 - Plan swimming lessons SISCAQU024 – Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU025 - Teach water safety and survival skills SISCAQU026 – Teach swimming strokes Parent and Carer Involvement Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet! Preschool age children who have been participating regularly in swimming lessons or who have progressed from infant and toddler lessons, can now participate independently with the teacher. Preschool age children love showing off their skills throughout lessons so even though parents and carers are not in the water, they have an important role to play in acknowledging small achievements and providing encouragement and emotional support. You as a Parent should also be receiving a range of safety information to help understand and educate your child. This includes such things as: Statistics and Facts of Child Drowning Child Drowning Strategies Parent / Carer Supervision and Common Distrations The important of restricting access in and around the home Bath Safety How to Perform CPR

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