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HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE AT HOME Keeping child

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE AT HOME

Keeping children safe around water constitutes following the four key actions of Royal Life Saving's Keep Watch Campaign:

Supervise. Actively supervise children around water
Restrict. Restrict children’s access to water
Teach. Teach children water safety skills
Respond. Learn how to respond in the case of an emergency
Children must be supervised by an adult when in, on or around water. Active supervision means focusing all of your attention on your child, all of the time. You must be within arms’ reach, interacting with your child and be ready to enter the water in case of an emergency. Our research shows that any distractions, such as using mobile phones or doing household chores, while children are near water increases their risk of drowning.

Restrict access to water by correctly installing and regularly maintaining a pool fence with a gate that self-closes and self-latches. Royal Life Saving’s home pool safety checklist can help. Remember to never prop the gate open.

All water bodies with a depth of 30cm or more need to be fenced in accordance with State or Territory legislation. This includes portable pools, such as inflatable and wading pools.

Securely store all pool toys out of sight and reach of children and never leave toys in the pool area when not in use.

Teaching children water safety skills is an important step in ensuring they grow up to become confident around water. Familiarise children with water by enrolling them in water awareness classes, spending time with them in the water and establishing basic water safety rules.

All parents are encouraged to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Knowing how to respond in an emergency could mean the difference between life and death.

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#safetytips #waterponyz #swimschool #safetyweek #staysafe #besafe #homesafety

It's Swim Safety Week! We kicked it off today and

It's Swim Safety Week!

We kicked it off today and will have activities and tips for you all week!

All our swimmers are encouraged to wear clothes over their bathers this week, so that they can experience what it feels like if they accidentally fall into water.

We will be covering the following areas during the week:-

🐙 Safety rules in and around water.

🦑 Safe water entries

🐊 All the life saving strokes

🦈 How to use floating objects to help them get to the edge.

🐋 How to tread and dog paddle clothed

🐡 How to signal for help and assistance

🐠 What to do if someone is drowning

🐟 How to use objects to save a person from drowning

🐬 Life saving tows (both aided and unaided)

🐳 Distance swimming clothed

We aim to give our swimmers the best survival skills possible!

Make sure to follow our Socials for some great advice this week.

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#safetyweek #besafe #waterponyz #swimschool #celebratewithus

Was getting fit and healthy a new years resolution

Was getting fit and healthy a new years resolution for you?

Do you make yourself promises every single year and never find the time (or the motivation) to follow through?

Guess what's at Waterponyz now?

We have a Fitness Program!

Giving you access to all our amazing health and fitness facilities at a great, discounted price!

Body Movement & Tone
Aqua Intense
Lane Walking
Lane Swimming

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL CLASSES EVERY MONTH!

For just $80 monthly direct debit!

Contact us now to take advantage of this amazing offer. See you fit and healthy in the new year!

https://www.waterponyz.com/fitness/

#waterponyz #fitnessprograms #behealthy #befit #joinus #swimschool #inquirenow

Farm Water Safety Farms contain many drowning haz

Farm Water Safety

Farms contain many drowning hazards. While dams are the most common location for child drowning deaths, troughs, irrigation channels, water tanks, swimming pools, and even rivers and lakes, pose an equally significant risk to children.

Easy access to water and a lack of direct adult supervision by parents or carers are the main factors in child drowning deaths on farms.

While it is not always feasible to fence off large water bodies, there are some simple measures that can make the farm environment as safe as possible.

Active supervision should be a priority at all farm locations. Children must be supervised at all times in, on, or around water on farms.

Child safe play areas can help parents to supervise children but they are not designed to replace active supervision.

Child safe play areas restrict a child’s access to water by creating a barrier between the child and a drowning hazard.

They are particularly effective in preventing a young child from gaining access to water which cannot be fenced, such as dams on farms.

A Keep Watch @The Farm ‘Please Close the Gate’ sign should be placed on the child safe play area to remind people to close the gate.

The gate should be self-closing and self-latching and never be propped open.

Fill in any unused holes where water can gather such as ditches, dips and postholes. Water storage such as wells and tanks should be securely covered.

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#safetytips #waterponyz #swimschool #safetyweek #staysafe #besafe #farmsafety

We have FREE Swimming Lessons - First Lesson is FR

We have FREE Swimming Lessons - First Lesson is FREE!

Get this chance to start on your child's swimming journey.

❓Did you know our swimming lessons are primarily focused on having small classes where your child will get the assistance and attention required to achieve their best, improving at their own pace?

👏🏻And from the age of 3 and over, they can do their lessons without a parent or guardian in the water with them. This gives children a great sense of independence and confidence. (And you get to sit back and relax while you watch!)

We have the following available:
• Babies
• Toddlers
• Ponyz 3-5 year olds
• School Age Children 5yo + (Level 1- 14)
• Bronze Star & Bronze Medallion
• Adults Lesson
• Vac Swim
• Swim Camp

Click on the link below to enroll now, our lessons are filling up fast!

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#swimschool #waterponyz #swimming #swimminglessons #enjoyandlearn #beprepared

Pool Toy Safety Pool toys are any objects that ar

Pool Toy Safety

Pool toys are any objects that are used for entertainment in and around the water. They include noodles, floaties, dive rings, inflatable rings, kickboards, beach balls and inflatable rafts. They can be a lot of fun, but it is important to be aware of the dangers they can present.

When left in and around the pool they attract the attention of children who may try to get through or over a fence or reach out to try and get the toy from the pool’s edge. For this reason, all pool toys must be securely stored out of sight and reach of children and never left in the pool when not in use.

Toys, such as floaties and noodles, can also make a child seem more competent in the water, providing parents with a false sense of their child’s swimming ability. This can mean parents leave the pool area to do something else and do not actively supervise their children.

Pool toys can also be used to reach someone in trouble, although only as a last resort. Royal Life Saving recommends using a reach pole or a personal flotation device as part of a ‘reach or throw rescue’ so make sure you store one of these items around the pool for emergencies.

When purchasing pool toys, you should check the age and weight ranges recommended for them, ensuring your child is not too old or too heavy to use them. You should also ensure that children do not use pool toys for any purpose other than that for which they are recommended. Floaties should have three inflatable chambers and fit snugly around the child’s arms.

Pool toys that are inflatable, should be deflated when not in use, checked for leaks before use and all pool toys regardless of whether they are inflatable or not, should be stored securely, out of the sight and reach of young children. Never leave pool toys in the pool when they are not in use.

Children must be supervised whenever in, on, or around water. Pool toys do not replace the need for active adult supervision.

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#safetytips #waterponyz #swimschool #safetyweek #staysafe #besafe #poolsafety

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE AT BATH TIME Children

HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE AT BATH TIME

Children should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times while in the bath. This means supervising within arms’ reach and never leaving a child alone.

Take your child with you if you must leave the bathroom.

Do not leave young children in the care of older children, as they may not perceive the amount of danger a young child may be in.

It is important to be prepared and have everything ready for bathing, such as the child’s clothes and towel. Cold water should be run first and turned off last.

Test the water temperature to ensure it is comfortably warm. Water should be kept to a minimum depth, using only enough water to wet the child with your hands.

Make sure you empty the bath after use and close the bathroom door when it is not in use.

Bath time is also a good time to start your baby's journey to becoming water aware. For example, gently pour water over your baby's head and face, and help them to experience floating on their front and back, while feeling the movement of water as you sway them forwards and backwards.

All of this helps to make your baby happy and comfortable, and more familiar with the feel of water.

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#safetytips #waterponyz #swimschool #safetyweek #staysafe #besafe

⭐️swim star ⭐️. This weeks swim star is Ta

⭐️swim star ⭐️. This weeks swim star is Tayla. Tayla has only swam one lesson with us and has already blown us away with her talent. Keep up the great work Tayla you are a superstar!!🤩🧜🏻‍♀️🐬
#swim #swimming #love #pool #fun #party #life #lifeskills #skills #amazing #awesome #incredible #star

On Tuesday’s we work out! AQUA AEROBICS is on

On Tuesday’s we work out!

AQUA AEROBICS is on tomorrow

1.30pm - Body Movement & Tone

Click on the link below to book your spot (it does fill up quick so we recommend doing this to avoid missing out!)

https://www.waterponyz.com/fitness/

Why should you come down?

FIVE BENEFITS OF WORKING OUT IN WATER:
Increase Muscle Strength
Increase Flexibility
Low Impact Exercise
Help decrease stress
Burn those calories!
Your body will love you for it!

✩ Please make sure you bring your water bottle poolside as it's super important to stay hydrated to feel your best and maximize your results.

#waterponyz #fitness #wateraerobics #lanewalking #laneswimming #wateractivities #behealthy #enjoy #inquirenow

Enroll your children using the Kidsport voucher!

Enroll your children using the Kidsport voucher!

Did you know children between 5 and 18 years who are named on a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may be eligible to receive KidSport vouchers to use for swimming lessons at WaterPonyz Swim School?

There is $150.00 for 2022 Per Child!

Help more kids keep active and learn water safety - contact us or fill in the form below to find out if your child is eligible!

https://kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/.../apply-for-kidsport.../

#sportvoucher #swimschools #waterponyz #swimming #voucher2022 #EnrollNow #InquireNow #joinus

Would your baby know what to do if they fell into

Would your baby know what to do if they fell into the water?

Not just a pool, or lake or large body of water - what if they fell face-first into the bath? Or a puddle?

Would they know what to do to buy those precious seconds of time it takes for you to get to them?

If you answered anything other than a 100% yes - then you need to enroll your child into swimming lessons now.

Don't leave it too late. Don't wait. Don't think you will always have more time.

Because one more day could be one more day too many.

Not sure how your baby will like swimming lessons? Is that one of the reasons why you're waiting?

Well, guess what! Water Ponyz is offering:
Not just a pool, or lake or large body of water - what if they fell face-first into the bath? Or a puddle?

Available for bubs over 6 weeks old, this is a great way to test how they will go in the water before committing to full lessons!

(And our pool is always set to the perfect temperature for those little bodies to enjoy)

For more information on baby swimming lessons or to send us an enquiry, simply click the link below or send us a message:

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#waterponyz #swimschool #freeclasses #weekdayclass #babiesclass #savealife #beprepared #joinus

WHY ARE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR YOUR CHILD SO ESSENTI

WHY ARE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR YOUR CHILD SO ESSENTIAL?

Safety!

Swimming is a skill that can literally save your child's life. We live in an amazing, warm climate in a country surrounded by vast coastlines (more than 30,000km's in fact!).

It is basically impossible to not come across an aquatic environment at some point.

You simply can't avoid water (and why would you want to?!) - which is why it is simply imperative that we all learn how to swim.

And the sooner, the better!

Water Ponyz cater to all age groups, but one of our most important is:

Ponyz: for children aged 3-5 years.

Children in this age range are starting to become more independent and curious about their surroundings, we're giving them more freedom as parents, encouraging them to explore and develop.

But we all know how fast a child can be, how quickly things can change.

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO GIVE YOUR CHILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SURVIVE AROUND WATER.

Our classes encourage your child to learn independence without their caregiver in the water.

These small classes are aimed to develop a technique and confidence for your child to learn to swim independently!

The time, care, and development our team prides itself on will get results in helping your child become able in the water.

Learning to survive - among other things - is a very important part of what we focus on while enjoying the toys, games, and fun!

Send us a message now for further information or click on the link below:

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#waterponyz #swimschool #swimming #learntoswim #havefun #savealife

💙 Why are water activities advantageous to peop

💙 Why are water activities advantageous to people who are with musculoskeletal sickness?

Those with inflamed joints can enjoy getting active without the stress of causing injury.

We’ve already established that working out in water has less impact on your musculoskeletal frame than on land. This means that aqua aerobics is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Those with inflammatory diseases in the joints can enjoy getting active without the stress of causing injury. 💪

Aqua aerobics is a brilliant way to increase muscle strength in all areas of the body, especially as you can use multiple major muscle groups during these exercises. The resistance of water lends itself to the increased benefits, including flexibility and higher calorie burn on top of muscle endurance.

Although cardiovascular exercise should help you build up a light sweat, being in the water means your workout will be sweat free! It’ll also help to cool you down during those warmer months or more intensive aerobic sessions.

Working out in the water can help to keep you cool during exercise. 🥳
💧 Aqua Aerobics
💧 Lane Walking
💧 Lane Swimming

Get in touch with us and check out what we have to offer 🐬

https://www.waterponyz.com/fitness/

#swimschool #waterponyz #firness #aquaaerobics #lanewalking #laneswimming #wateractivity

Wow these two superstars! Always competing to be t

Wow these two superstars! Always competing to be the better sibling🤣. You guys are both so amazing and such an honour to have our our waterponyz swim team! Congratulations Evan and Ava for completing level 4 and moving into level 5.👏🏻🤩🧜🏻‍♀️🐬🥳

#swimming #certificate #siblings #team #swim #water #fun #level #pass #teamwork #great #amazing #fabulous

We have FREE Swimming Lessons for any age! Get thi

We have FREE Swimming Lessons for any age!
Get this chance to start on your child's
swimming journey.

❓Did you know our swimming lessons are primarily focused on having small classes where your child will get the assistance and attention required to achieve their best, improving at their own pace?

👏🏻And from the age of 3 and over, they can do their lessons without a parent or guardian in the water with them. This gives children a great sense of independence and confidence. (And you get to sit back and relax while you watch!)

We have the following available:
• Babies
• Toddlers
• Ponyz 3-5 year olds
• School Age Children 5yo + (Level 1- 14)
• Bronze Star & Bronze Medallion
• Adults Lesson
• Vac Swim
• Swim Camp

Click on the link below to enroll now, our lessons are filling up fast!

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#swimschool #waterponyz #swimming #swimminglessons #enjoyandlearn #beprepared

Enroll your children using the Kidsport voucher!

Enroll your children using the Kidsport voucher!

Did you know children between 5 and 18 years who are named on a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may be eligible to receive KidSport vouchers to use for swimming lessons at WaterPonyz Swim School?

There is $150.00 for 2022 Per Child!

Help more kids keep active and learn water safety - contact us or fill in the form below to find out if your child is eligible!

https://kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/.../apply-for-kidsport.../

#sportvoucher #swimschools #waterponyz #swimming #voucher2022 #EnrollNow #InquireNow #joinus

🚨WATER SAFETY: BATH TIME 🛁Bath time is an e

🚨WATER SAFETY: BATH TIME

🛁Bath time is an essential part of caring for a child and is often part of the daily routine. However, there are a number of bathroom hazards, including risk of drowning, risk of scalds, electrical appliances and potential poisons.

❌BATH TIME SAFETY

🧽Make sure that you are always there and paying attention when babies, toddlers or children under five years are in the bath.

🧽It’s a good idea to get everything ready in advance (e.g. towels, clean clothes, nappies) so you can stay with your child.

🧽Stay within arms’ reach of your child, even when using a bath seat or cradle – a bath seat on its own won’t keep your child safe.

🧽Don’t leave older siblings to supervise as they may not recognize when a small child is in danger, or react as quickly as an adult.

🧽Ignore all distractions that could take your attention away from your child, such as a phone call or the doorbell. If you have a lot going on, delay bath time until another adult is around to help.

🧽Empty the bath immediately after use.

🧽Run only enough water for washing and play – belly-button height is plenty for a child who can sit up on their own.

🧽Consider keeping the bathroom door shut when not in use, so young children can’t get to taps on their own.

🐬Keeping your children safe around water is our passion!

https://www.waterponyz.com/swimming/

#waterponyz #swimschool #besafe #tips #reminders

All of us here at Water Ponyz want to wish all the

All of us here at Water Ponyz want to wish all the special women in our lives a very...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

We hope you've all enjoyed breakfast in bed and a day off from your daily duties!

What an exciting morning at Waterponyz. Congratula

What an exciting morning at Waterponyz. Congratulations on the Level up! 🐬
#waterponyzswimschool #lifeskills #fun #family #goals

💙 Why would you join Water Aerobics or any acti

💙 Why would you join Water Aerobics or any activity that deals with water? What is Aqua Aerobics?

Aqua aerobics is basically everything the name implies. You’ll be involved in a range of cardiovascular activities all in the water. It doesn’t have to be related to swimming, or even require you to submerge your head – rather, you’ll just be working out surrounded by a medium different to air.

What makes it a great and effective form of exercise is due to the buoyancy properties of water. In fact, Swim and Sweat state that you can experience up to 90 per cent less weight in water!

Many physical therapists recommended some form of light water exercises to help recover from injuries as working out in water has far less impact than on land. There is also less chance of falling or injury because of the support from the water.

We're spreading the word throughout the community that this is available to you!

Come and use our pool, workout and be healthy. Fill up that glass and be a better you 🥳
💧 Aqua Aerobics
💧 Lane Walking
💧 Lane Swimming

Get in touch with us and check out what we have to offer 🐬

https://www.waterponyz.com/fitness/

#waterponyz #fitness #wateraerobics #lanewalking #laneswimming #wateractivities #behealthy #enjoy #inquirenow

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