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Swimming experts are worried about a spike in drownings. Here's their advice for staying safe

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From abc.net.au.
By Erica Vowles for Life Matters

For the last two years, many children in Australia have missed out on vital swimming lessons as a result of the COVID pandemic.

It's got swimming instructors concerned.

Joanne Love, president of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association, has witnessed diminished swimming skills first hand.

 

Read full article at abc.net.au

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