Geraldton Aquarena

🚨 Shout-out to our lifeguard team!

🏊‍♀️🛟Today is International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, and we're sending a big THANK YOU to the team who keep watching over our pools and helping make every swim a safe one.

Thinking about becoming a Pool Lifeguard? Make a splash in a job that matters: https://bit.ly/3OO8DtM

Please be advised that the Aquarena will be closed Wednesday 5th of August due to a planned power outage.
The center will reopen on Thursday 6th of August. Thank you!

🌊💙 World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 💙🌊

Last week, we proudly recognised World Drowning Prevention Day and joined communities across WA in raising awareness that every drowning is preventable.

The Queens Park Theatre was illuminated in blue, standing as a powerful reminder of the importance of drowning prevention and the collective effort required to keep our community safe around water.
Our team got behind the cause by wearing blue to show support and spark important conversations about water safety throughout the community. We also hosted a colouring-in competition, giving our younger community members the opportunity to learn about water safety in a fun and engaging way.

We would like to thank everyone who participated, wore blue, entered the competition, and helped spread this important message. Together, we can continue to build awareness, promote water safety skills, and encourage safe behaviours around our pools, beaches, and waterways.

💙 While last week we highlighted the importance of water safety, drowning prevention is something we must prioritise every day.
Anyone can drown, no one should.

🌊💙 World Drowning Prevention Day Awareness Week 💙🌊

Join the Geraldton Aquarena as we raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention while having some fun along the way!

🎉 After School Fun
Come along after school and enjoy our waterslide and inflatables throughout Awareness Week!

🏊 FREE Swim Assessments
Help your child stay safe in and around the water with a free swim assessment for children aged 5 years and over.

🎨 Colouring-In Competition
Get creative and go in the draw to win a prize! Pick up a colouring sheet from receptionn and show us your best water safety masterpiece.

Water safety is everyone's responsibility. Learning essential swimming and water safety skills can help save lives and build confidence around the water.
Bring the family down, have some fun, and help us spread this important message.

💙 Together, we can help prevent drowning.

Find out more: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 – Unite to turn the tide on drowning

In April 2021, the United Nations declared 25 July as World Drowning Prevention Day, recognising drowning as a serious but preventable public health issue.

Every year, over 300,000 people worldwide lose their lives to drowning – including hundreds of families across Australia. Most drowning deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, but no community is immune. Children and young people are most at risk.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, communities across Australia and around the globe are uniting to turn the tide on drowning by raising awareness, building lifesaving skills and taking simple actions that help keep people safe in, on and around water.

[Insert organisation/facility name] is proud to support Royal Life Saving Australia and the global movement to prevent drowning.

Here’s how you can take action:

Enrol in swimming lessons
Supervise children at all times around water
Check your pool fence and gate
Avoid alcohol and drugs around water
Wear a lifejacket when on the water
Know the conditions
Learn CPR
Train to become a swim teacher or pool lifeguard

Every action matters. Together, we can unite to turn the tide on drowning.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

🌊🏊 World Drowning Prevention Day Fun This Week! 🏊🌊

Join us for a week of fun while raising awareness about the importance of water safety!
🎉 Waterslide & Inflatables
📅 Monday – Friday
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm daily
Come along after school and enjoy our waterslide and inflatables as we celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day and promote the importance of learning vital swimming and water safety skills.

World Drowning Prevention Day highlights the importance of preventing drowning and helping everyone develop the skills and knowledge needed to stay safe around water—whether at the pool, beach, river, or dam.

Make a splash and join us for an afternoon of fun and water safety awareness! 💦

Find out more: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/campaigns-and-programs/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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🎨 World Drowning Prevention Day Colouring Competition! 🎨
Celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day with us and go in the draw to win some great prizes!

🖍️ How to Enter
- Pick up a colouring sheet from reception
- Get creative and colour it in
- Return your masterpiece before the closing date

🏆 Prizes to be Won
1st Prize - 10 Visit Pass Card
2nd Prize - Goggles of your choice

📅 Competition Runs: Friday 17 July 2026 – Sunday 26 July 2026
📍 Drop-Off Location: Aquarena Reception
This fun activity is a great way for children to learn about water safety while expressing their creativity.
💙 Let's colour our way to a safer community and help raise awareness for World Drowning Prevention Day.
For more information, visit reception or contact our team on (08) 9956 6906.

Find out more: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/campaigns-and-programs/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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The City of Greater Geraldton advises that from 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2026, the Geraldton Aquarena will operate under modified weekend opening hours.

• Weekend hours: 9am to 2pm

Weekday opening hours, group fitness classes and swimming lessons will continue as normal.

This adjustment aligns with the Leading theme of the City’s Strategic Community Plan and reflects the organisation’s commitment to efficiently and effectively providing community services.

If you have any queries please contact the Geraldton Aquarena on (08) 9956 6906 or email [email protected].

🏊FREE Swim Assessments – World Drowning Prevention Day Weekend 🏊
Join us as we support World Drowning Prevention Day by helping children build essential water safety skills.

📅 Free Swim Assessments for Children 5+
Saturday 25 July & Sunday 26 July
Not sure what swimming level is right for you or your child? Our qualified swim instructor will provide a FREE swim assessment to determine the most suitable class and help you get started on your swimming journey.

✅ Assess current swimming ability
✅ Receive expert level recommendations
✅ Learn about our swim school programs
✅ Support water safety and drowning prevention

Why Swim Skills Matter
Learning to swim is one of the most important life skills. World Drowning Prevention Day highlights the importance of water safety education and increasing access to swimming lessons to help prevent drowning incidents in our communities.

To book call us on (08) 9956 6906

Make a splash towards safer swimming this World Drowning Prevention Day weekend. Book your FREE swim assessment today!

Find out more: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/campaigns-and-programs/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day