Below are some of our recent news stories from across the Pilbara region:
Summer swimming skills for Hedland kids
For the second year in a row, Royal Life Saving WA has provided swim instructors to assist in the delivery of the Department of Education’s in-term swimming program in Port Hedland.
CaLD adults gain confidence in the water
A 10-week Swim and Survive program for multicultural adults is providing vital swimming and water safety skills to Hedland's CaLD community.
Pilbara youth reach new heights
A group of young people from WA’s Pilbara region recently had the opportunity to climb the mountains and gorges of the majestic Karajini National Park.
Hedland awash with new lifeguards
16 young Hedland locals recently spent four months training in Hedland to earn themselves a raft of qualifications to kickstart their careers in the aquatic industry!
Pool lifeguard recruits prove themselves
The first weekend of December saw 21 pool-lifeguards-in-training descend on South Hedland Aquatic Centre to undertake their training and assessment!
Champion inspires Port Hedland youth
Port Hedland youth received a special visit from a martial arts champion Soa 'The Hulk' Palelei!
Locals recognised for Pretty Pool rescue
Four Hedland residents were recently awarded Royal Life Saving Bravery awards in recognition of the courage and quick thinking they displayed during a dramatic rescue.
Spirit Carnival 2020
More than 180 children from 12 different Pilbara schools gathered together at the 6th Annual Pilbara Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival.
Pilbara communities train up for summer
Royal Life Saving WA trainer Leanne Coverley-Brandis traveled to the Pilbara to deliver training and meet with local community groups to find out how we can better engage with locals.
A wave of excellence in Port Hedland
Eight swim teacher candidates completed an AUSTSWIM swim instructor course in Port Hedland and are set to fill the gap as the north-west experiences a shortage of swim teachers.
Hedland women face fears and find friends
An intensive two-week school holiday Swim and Survive program for Port Hedland’s multicultural community has been a massive success.
New pool managers for Jigalong Pool
The remote Aboriginal swimming pool at Jigalong opened for the season recently, with new manager Ray Martin at the helm with partner Deb Gill.