Purpose
This webinar supports World Drowning Prevention Day by equipping local government staff with practical strategies to strengthen aquatic safety across community assets. It highlights the critical role councils play in reducing drowning risk through planning, design, supervision, and community engagement across both built and natural aquatic environments.
Objectives
- Highlight the importance of proactive aquatic safety in public spaces
- Share current trends and risk factors related to drowning
- Provide practical strategies for improving safety outcomes in aquatic environments
- Showcase innovation and best practice from industry leaders
- Support councils to strengthen risk management and operational approaches
Key Themes & Topics
- Understanding Risk: Drowning trends, high-risk user groups, and environments
- Designing & Managing Safe Spaces: Facility design, supervision zones, signage, and hazard mitigation
- Operational Safety & Risk Management: Lifeguard practices, emergency planning, compliance, and auditing
- Technology & Innovation: The role of AI and smart systems in enhancing surveillance and response
- Community Education: Building a culture of water safety through programs and partnerships
Format
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Structure:
- Welcome & introduction (5 mins)
- Expert presentations (40 mins)
- Panel discussion & Q&A (15 mins)
Featured Speakers
- Daniel Mulvey – General Manager, Lynxight
- Insights into AI-powered safety systems for commercial pools, including how technology can enhance real-time monitoring, support lifeguards, and reduce incident response times
- Jake Culkin – Founder & Director, LeisureSafe
- Expertise in aquatic risk management, safety audits, and operational best practice for local government facilities
Key Takeaways
Participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of drowning risks in council-managed aquatic environments
- Learn practical, actionable strategies to improve safety and reduce risk
- Understand how emerging technologies can support aquatic supervision
- Hear real-world insights from industry experts and practitioners
Target Outcomes
- Increased awareness of aquatic safety responsibilities across local government
- Improved capability to assess and mitigate risks
- Stronger integration of safety into planning, operations, and asset management
- Encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement