The Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) is a not-for-profit Association that promotes water safety and best practice supervision and management of accessible aquatic environments. It delivers training for lifeguards, coaches, teachers, students and others involved in aquatic activity and water safety supervision through a structured awards system. The Association also promotes water safety through numerous community education initiatives and programs such as FLOAT TO SURVIVE and is an advocate for minimising the risk of drowning in and around water.
About APOLA
The Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) is a not-for-profit Association that promotes water safety and best practice supervision and management of accessible aquatic environments. It delivers training for lifeguards, coaches, teachers, students and others involved …
Beach and Water Safety
All beach user groups and the broader community need to develop a sound level of knowledge, practical skills and understandings of what to do when visiting our beaches, aquatic facilities and other open water locations. Decisions about where …
Training and Eductation
About Training: APOLA coordinates and delivers lifeguard training, community education, tourism support, public relations, regulation and risk management programs in consultation with all levels of government and aquatic groups supporting surfing activity. APOLA Board of Education, Training, Examination …