Elite Athlete Travel Grants Program
Posted - Wednesday 4 January 2012
The Elite Athlete Travel Grants Program will provide funding of up to $2000 to assist elite Victorian athletes travel to compete at national championships or international events. The first round of funding is now open and will close on 1 February 2012.
The program was developed with the assistance of State Sporting Associations, and we will be seeking your assistance in prioritising applications received from athletes in your respective sports.
Further information, including guidelines and details of how to apply is available online at
www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants/all-grants/elite-athlete-travel-grants
www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants/all-grants/elite-athlete-travel-grants
Posted - Monday 5 December 2011
The short course, running from 15-19 April 2012, is specifically designed to bring together experienced managers, emerging managers and final year degree students in a stimulating learning environment. Limited class size.
Supported by practising managers, industry leaders and key academic staff, the course provides the best possible mix of pragmatic “on the job” experience with the latest research, development, and contemporary studies from the parks and leisure industries. Read more
New PPCA Tariff Agreement for Fitness Classes
Posted - Friday 18 November 2011
Following a period of uncertainty, a new tariff and licence scheme (Tariff V1) for the use of recorded music, as part of the provision of fitness classes, has been agreed by PPCA and Fitness Australia.
The new scheme will take effect from 1 January 2012, and will be phased in over a three year period. A copy of the tariff, the phase in schedule and further detail, can be viewed at PPCA’s website - www.ppca.com.au/music-users-/fitness
Posted - Monday 7 November 2011
STREAM 2011, the Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher™ Professional Development day for regional Victoria was held in Sunday 23rd October. Following feedback from the industry, Summit has been replaced by two professional development opportunities: one regional and one metropolitan day. The aim is to re-focus professional development training needs that are specific to AUSTSWIM Teachers™. Read more
Posted - Monday 1 August 2011
Judy Muir, one of Victoria’s most respected aquatic education and water safety professionals, received the top award at the National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards Dinner held recently at the Radisson Resort on the Gold Coast. Read more
Posted - Thursday 28 October 2010
The expert life-saving actions of staff at Kingston’s Don Tatnell Leisure Centre were recognised with a Community Hero Award from Ambulance Victoria recently. Read more
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) encourages all pool owners to notify them of filtered swim-ready pool water, for donation to their Water Donation program. Read more
