The Australian Water Safety Council will be hosting the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 Webinar Series. These sessions will include panels of subject matter experts, with a focus on discussion and audience participation.
Following on from the parliamentary launch of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, these sessions are designed to engage the water safety sector in the implementation of the Strategy, including opportunities for involvement and steps toward action.
The series will run over three consecutive Thursdays – 3rd, 10th and 17th June at 12:00pm AEST.
Session 1 - Thursday 3rd June 12pm AEST
Formal industry launch of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030
Adam Weir, Chief Executive Officer, Surf Life Saving Australia
Justin Scarr, Convenor, Australian Water Safety Council and CEO, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia
Priority Areas: People and Populations
Speakers
- Susan Teerds, Kidsafe
- Dr Richard Franklin, Associate Professor, James Cook University
- Stacey Pidgeon, National Manager Research and Policy, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia
People
- Children (0-4 years)
- Young males (15-29 years)
- Older people (65+ years)
Populations
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Multicultural communities
- Regional & remote communities
Session 2 - Thursday 10th June 12pm AEST
Priority Areas: Places and Activities
Speakers
- Shane Daw ESM, General Manager Coastal Safety, Surf Life Saving Australia
- Dr Amy Peden, Lecturer, University of New South Wales
- Dr John Lippmann OAM, Chairman & CEO, Australasian Diving Safety Foundation
Places
- Beaches, ocean & rocks
- Rivers & lakes
- Aquatic facilities
Activities
- Boating & watercraft
- Fishing & rock fishing
- Diving & snorkelling
Session 3 - Thursday 17th June 12pm AEST
Implementation of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 – Challenges and opportunities
Speakers
- Dr Caroline Lukaszyk, Technical Officer, World Health Organization
- Nichole Edsall, Chief Operations Manager, Blacktown City Council
- More to come…
To register for these sessions please click here
Please spread the word, and invite anyone and everyone who might want to join.
