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Mandatory swim and survive program to be pushed by Royal Life Saving SA
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Being a strong swimmer can open up a new world of recreation.
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With 14 drownings across South Australia in 2020 and no reduction in the state s 10-year average, Royal Life Saving SA (RLSSA) wants mandatory swimming lessons in schools to be ramped up.
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Royal Life Saving SA plans to pitch a swim to survive model to the state s Education Department
Fear of water passed down by generations has been blamed for some Australians never learning to swim
A 2020 National Drowning Report records 248 deaths in 2020, with most occurring in rivers and creeks
Australian of the Year Local Heroes 2021 are a portrait of compassion, courage and creativity
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After a year of extraordinary adversity, Australians have continued to strive to better their communities with compassion and resolve.
From supporting drought-stricken farmers to re-thinking our relationship with plastic and combating family violence, the finalists for the Australian of the Year s Local Hero award have made their corner of the world a better place.
They have given shelter to those experiencing homelessness, provided education and employment opportunities for young people, and helped migrants find their feet in a new country.