Invitation: Launch of The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry Report
Aquatic facilities are at the heart of every Australian community, from the biggest urban facilities to the seasonal pools serving regional and remote communities.
While we all have an emotional connection to the pool, the social, health and economic benefits of our pools are more difficult to quantify.
This year, Royal Life Saving commissioned Pricewaterhouse Coopers Australia (PwC) to do an independent assessment of the value of pools to the community – from council-owned public aquatic facilities to learn-to-swim businesses, and fitness club pools.
We are delighted to share with you the results of that research, data gathering and economic modelling at the launch of The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry Report.
The report documents the benefits that accrue to individuals, communities and society as a result of activities undertaken across the Australian aquatic industry.
At the launch, Royal Life Saving will host a discussion from leading experts on both the practices and opportunities associated with impact assessment in sport, aquatics and broader advocacy.
Event:
Social, Health and Economic Benefits of the National Aquatic Industry - Discussions and Report Launch
Event Details:
Tuesday 10th August 2021, 12:00pm-1:30pm AEST
Royal Life Saving will be joined by practitioners, advocates and experts in the field including:
- Jessica Yu, Director, Integrated Infrastructure, Economics, PWC Australia
- James Ellender, Chief Executive Officer, ActiveXchange
- Professor Emma Sherry, Chair, Management and Marketing and Sport Innovation Research Group, Swinburne University
- Dr John Tower, Honorary Research Fellow, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
- Peter Leaversuch, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Life Saving Western Australia
- Justin Scarr, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Life Saving Australia
- and others
Facilitator:
- RJ Houston, National Manager – Aquatics, Royal Life Saving Australia
Registration for this event is essential please register at the below link:
We hope you can attend and join us in our work of building a water-loving Australia free from drowning, where every Australian can swim for fun, education, fitness and/or wellbeing, facilitated by a vibrant and strong Australian aquatic industry.
About Royal Life Saving
Royal Life Saving is a public benevolent institution (PBI) dedicated to reducing drowning and turning everyday people into everyday community lifesavers. We achieve this through advocacy, education, training, health promotion, aquatic risk management, community development, research, sport, leadership and participation in national and international networks.
Contact: RJ Houston, National Manager – Aquatics
Email: rjhouston@rlssa.org.au
About PwC Australia
In an increasingly complex world, PwC works with businesses, Government and the community to help Australia continue to thrive and grow. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. PwC is a powerful multiplier of connections and innovation.
Contact: Jessica Yu, Director | Integrated Infrastructure, Economics
Email: jessica.e.yu@pwc.com
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Our colleagues in NSW and VIC are also hosting morning webinars that we would encourage aquatic industry located in those respective jurisdictions to attend.
VIC:
Event: AFAR PD: “Community Stories” – Stories of resilience, diversity and inclusion from the aquatic industry, from 9:30 am-12:00 pm, https://lsv.com.au/pool-safety-services/afar/
NSW:
Event: Webinar: Professional Development, 10:30 am – 11:30 am AEST, https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/event-details/webinar-professional-development
