UNLEY
SWIMMING CENTRE TO OFFER FREE WATER EDUCATION TO MIGRANTS IN BID TO REDUCE
DROWNING RATE IN SA
Unley
Swimming Centre has launched its annual ‘Friday for a Cause’ initiative with
funds raised this season going to Surf Life Saving South Australia’s (SLSSA)
education program for migrants.
From
Friday February 2, casual entry to the pool after 4.30pm will be a gold coin
donation. Funds will go directly to SLSSA so it can deliver water safety lessons
for migrants and new arrivals at the pool as part of its ‘Ride the Wave’ community
program.
According to
Unley Swimming Centre Manager Nathan Byles, the six-week program will offer
water safety sessions in an effort to reduce the rate of drowning in South
Australia.
“There is no
doubt that South Australia is currently experiencing extreme demand for
affordable access to aquatic safety education and with the recent census data stating
48 per cent of South Australians are now first generation or new arrival
migrants to Australia, this becomes even more important,” Mr Byles said
“In response
to recent drownings in SA, Unley Swimming Centre has committed to doing everything
in its power to address ongoing water education for migrants and new arrivals
to South Australia.”.