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Welcome to UNSW Water Safety Hub

Whether you're new to swimming, a recreational swimmer, or a professional in the field, dive into our hub to learn essential knowledge and practical tips to ensure your safety in an aquatic environment. 

 

Start your Water Safety Journey Today

UNSW Health Promotions Unit runs a range of programs to help you be safe in the water. Join us for a one day walk, an 8 week learn to swim program or a 4 day beach safety program. Stay up to date with UNSW’s latest water safety programs by clicking the link below!  

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Learn more about Australia's waterways

Resources

Opportunities for more advanced swimmers

Reporting

The Health Promotion Unit produces both annual and term reports on any activities, events or programs run in the Water Safety space at UNSW. 

Partners

UNSW Health Promotions Unit would like to acknowledge the contributions made by the UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, a multidisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners dedicated to keeping people safe at the beach.

We would also like to acknowledge Coogee Surf Life Saving Club and Surf Life Saving NSW for their ongoing collaboration in keeping UNSW students safe in the water. 

 

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Media and Articles

UNSW beach safety program for international students and foreigners to expand state-wide

Author: Louise Templeton, Julia Holman, UNSW Newsroom

Date: 05/11/24

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Beach safety programs for international students on offer this summer

Author: Tanya Dendrinos, Wing Kuang, SBS News

Date: 03/11/24

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NSW universities launch beach safety programs for international students

Author: SBS News

Date: 04/11/24

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Radio Interview on UNSW Beach Safety Program

Author: ABC Illawarra Breakfast

Date: 04/11/24

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'A lifesaving skill': International students urged to join university swim programs

Author: Natasha Kaul, SBS News

Date: 3/10/23

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'Staying afloat: how a swimming program is helping international students find a sense of belonging

Author: Megan Maurice, UNSW Newsroom

Date: 26/03/21

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Student overcomes fear of water through transformative UNSW program

Author: Inside UNSW

Date: 24/11/23

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Universities Urge International Students to Dive into Swim Program

Author: Coogee News

Date: 12/10/23

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UNSW’s Learn To Swim Program wins 2022 AUSTSWIM Award of Excellence

Author: Inside UNSW

Date: 27/10/22

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International students attend new Beach Ocean Safety program

Author: Inside UNSW

Date: 11/10/23

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UNSW & COOGEE SLSC – BEACH OCEAN SAFE PROGRAM

Author: Oliver Jackson, Coogee Ocean Events

Date: 23/03/23

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International students swimming with the tide at UNSW

Author: Megan Maurice, UNSW Newsroom

Date: 13/03/20

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