Safety First: 7 Must-Know Pool Safety Tips for Parents and Children



As the summer months approach, swimming pools in Australia slowly begins to open.

Swimming is a great recreational sport and exercise.  It is also a fun way to spend time together with family and friends. There is nothing like spending a good afternoon basking in the sun and splash around in a pool to beat the heat. 

Unfortunately, many people do not realise how dangerous swimming pools can be without careful precautions.

In Victoria, where the majority of drowning deaths have been recorded in 2019, had seen a 51% increase in drowning incidents compared to last year. The majority of drowning cases were children, which makes drowning one of the leading causes of death for kids aged 5-14 in Australia.

The Royal Life Saving Australia observes National Water Safety Month every year in May, but there is no perfect time or month to remind everyone of the basics of year-round pool and water safety.

It is time to equip kids and adults with essential water safety skills to protect and set them up for a safe and enjoyable summertime.

Here are 7 pool safety tips for kids, families, and individuals.

  1. Never swim alone

Only swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Practice a buddy-system, where you should only swim with a buddy, and as much as possible do not allow anyone to swim by himself/herself.


  1. Do not leave kids unattended

Never leave your child unattended near pools or other bodies of water. A general rule for parents with children in the pool is to always keep them within arm’s reach at all times. Also, teach your children to always ask for your permission before going near the water. 


  1. Wear a life vest

Inexperienced swimmers, both kids, and adults should wear a life jacket at all times when near, on, or in the water. Aside from vest, there are plenty of products in the market that helps keep you afloat in the water such as water wings, floaties, pool noodles, etc. 


  1. Stay within the designated swim area

When you are in a swimming pool, do not go into areas where the water is deeper than your swimming abilities will allow. Always follow swimming pool guidelines that owners and lifeguards have established.


  1. Learn how to swim

We recommend that every member of the family, including the little ones to learn how to swim well. There are age-appropriate water orientation and learn to swim courses in Melbourne and other cities in Victoria.


  1. Put barriers

If you have a pool in the house, make sure to install safety barriers to avoid unnecessary accidents. Many home pool accidents are children who were out of sign for less than five minutes and lack of appropriate barriers installed.


  1. Learn CPR

No matter how we prepare and follow guidelines, there are times where accidents happen.


If a pool-related accident occurs, which is most of the time is a drowning incident, bystanders and lifeguards are typically the first ones to react and respond. If a lifesaver is not present at the time of the incident, would you know what to do?


It is critical for you whether you are a parent, a sibling, a relative, a friend, or simply the one who witnessed the incident to be familiar with lifesaving techniques, including CPR for kids and children.


Knowing when and how to administer CPR in a drowning incident can be the difference between life and death.


Water Safety CPR

We hope that these pool safety tips above will teach you and the children how to be safe in the water. You can accomplish safety by following the water safety tips, but training and putting them into practice will cement these concepts and ensure you and your loved ones are prepared to swim safely.


Get your CPR certification and keep it up to date with First Aid Courses Perth. 

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