PHOTO; Learning water safety is vital from an early age according to a recent survey. Photo: Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool
The fact almost half of parents are unaware they should be within arm’s reach of a child in the water comes as no surprise to Jimmy Neyland, manager of the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool.
“We see it all the time,” he said. “Parents really need to be aware of what their children are doing at every moment.”
According to the latest Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll, Water safety warning: Australian kids at risk, many parents have gaps in water safety knowledge, with misconceptions around drowning risks and supervision requirements…