It can be overwhelming to make your own first aid kit or Ultimate Emergency kit because you’re left wondering what the essentials might be. Here is a list of things that should definitely make it into your emergency kit.         #1 Ultimate Emergency Kit Item: Backpack A backpack is a crucial element for a handy emergency […]

Ever wonder why a simple dip in the pool can make you feel so good? How your mind feels refreshed after a swimming lesson? How does swimming affect your mental health? Research has shown a strong correlation between exercise and mental health, but just how does it work? We will dive into the world of […]

What’s the difference between a salt water pool vs chlorine? Is one better than the other? We will go through the pros and cons of each so that you can choose for yourself! Salt Water Pool A salt water pool contains much less chlorine. Salt water pools must still contain some chlorine. Chlorine disinfects, making the pool […]

When you’ve got a baby that you’re itching to get into the pool, you surely must face many anxieties and questions about chlorine and babies! How early is it to bring my baby into a pool? Is it safe to dunk a baby under water? However, one that always stands out is the question: is chlorine […]

Looking for some fun things to do with your family this summer in Melbourne Australia? Here’s a list of the best family activities in Melbourne for you to look through: Funfields Amusement Park Funfields is the perfect family activity destination for a warm and sunny day! Its filled with refreshing water activities to cool down from […]

We can all agree that swimming is an important skill that all children should learn as early as possible, and we’ve all seen those videos of newborn babies swimming underwater. So when is it considered too early to take a baby to the pool? And when is it safe to dunk a baby under water? […]

With self driving cars and artificial intelligence on every corner and in every publication it’s not a surprise to hear that technology is beginning to affect the world of lifeguarding and life saving as well. While we’re used to our ocean rescue lifeguards throwing themselves into the giant coastal waves, braving the tides, and using […]

Many children and adults on the autism spectrum experience difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of the senses may be over or under sensitive (or both) (The National Autistic Society). Using the pool as therapy, which includes the use of sensory toys to learn about the senses as well as learning how to swim for safety […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social interaction, confidence, and independence in children with ASD (Kumar et al., 2014). Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of death in autism. Autism and drowning has been studied to uncover why […]

It is a common understanding that children with autism are naturally drawn to water. Something about that shimmery, cool, flowing liquid seems to capture their interest. Even for ourselves, what’s better than sitting on the beach or by the pool on a warm summer’s day? It’s easy to imagine how anyone would find water attractive. […]