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Ngadyung Aboriginal Aquatic Recreation Program Ngadyung Aboriginal Aquatic Recreation Program History NGADYUNG is the word used by the traditional land owners in the ACT region – the Ngunnawal People – to describe water and various activities associated with it. Royal Life Saving ACT first established “Ngadyung” with funding from the ACT Health Department in 2007. Ngadyung is Canberra’s only dedicated Aquatic Recreation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and provides free access to the RLSSA Swim and Survive program for children in the local community who are otherwise at risk of missing out on formal water safety and survival education. More than 500 local children have participated in the program since its inception and the program is now a core program activity for Royal Life Saving ACT. Program Ngadyung runs on Sundays during ACT school terms and is offered to children 4 to 12 years. Children participate in weekly sessions boosting their development of vital swimming and water safety skills such as safe entries and exits, breath control, floating, sculling, survival and lifejacket skills, basic rescues and safe behaviours in a range of aquatic environments. There is a focus within these sessions on understanding the risks in a variety of water environments. Educating children on how to establish safe behaviours in and around rivers, lakes, dams and pools is a Ngadyung priority. All Ngadyung instructors are experienced swim teachers who hold nationally recognised swim teaching, and resuscitation qualifications. Costs Ngadyung is supported by the Federal Australian Government’s national Inland Waterways Drowning Prevention Project. There is no cost for participation or for pool entry. Attendance is completely free for eligible enrolled participants. Participate and Enrol Ngadyung is currently offered in two Canberra locations: Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, Belconnen Lakeside Leisure Centre, Tuggeranong Sessions run on Sunday afternoons. Individual start times are dependent on each child’s ability level. Bookings Book an Assessment Now Once you have had an assessment, we will provide you with the appropriate start time and your children can attend weekly. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any further questions please contact us on: 02 6260 5800 Contact Us Contact Us

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Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Factsheet # 01 Drowning Research regarding falls Over the last 10 years 116 people aged 65 years and over drowned in Australia as a result of a fall into water. Over half of these have been in NSW. 37% of these are persons aged 65-74 years, 63% 75 years and over. Over 64% occur in still waters such as swimming pools and rivers with over 85% occuring at or within 15 mins from the home. Physical activity is important for the maintenance and improvement of physical, mental and emotional health, particularly in the later years of life when increased quantity of life does not guarantee increased quality. Aquatic activity is low impact, meaning it is suitablefor older people who may have physical limitations and injuries to consider, however, the drowning risk in this demographic is increased by pre-existing medical conditions, medication usage and reduced physical capacity. Previous research has identified an increasing risk of drowning among older people and noted the high proportion of falls into water in this age group. While unexpected falls into water are a common cause of drowning later in life, physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries inolder people, again demonstrating the importance of remaining physically active throughout the lifespan. View Research into Risk factors for falls into water for Older Australians RLS_OlderPeopleReport2022_FINAL .pdf Download PDF • 6.07MB How to prevent falls around the aquatic environment? First of all it is imp[ortnat to note that slips, trips and falls are preventatble no matter your age. Here are a few key things to help older australians to enjoy the water safely. Maintain physically active Build your balance Strengthen your legs and feet Eat well and maintain a healthy diet Watch out for unstable banks or slippery surfaces Keep a healthy mind Be Swim Ready and speak to your doctor regularly Wear Safe Footwear Always wear a Lifejacket when on the water What are the chances of you falling? Do you do less than 30 minutes of physical activity per day? Do you feel light-headed, dizzy or unsteady when walking or getting up from a chair? Do you use a walking aid? Are you taking and prescription medications each day? Do you do less than two hours of balance and strength activities a week? Has it been over a year since you have visited your GP? Have you been consuming alocohol in the last two hours? Have you spent too much time in the sun? Do you have any prior leg or foot injuries? Is your footwear not suitable for the activity you are doing? If you answer yes to one or more questions you should speak to your GP about how you can reduce the risk of falling. Related Items Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more

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