Royal Life Saving Queensland's Water STAARS Program

Royal Life Saving Queensland's Water STAARS Program

The Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Water STAARS [Support to Access Aquatic Recreational Spaces] Program is designed to support people aged 6 years and older with a disability to access and recreate safely in and around various water bodies.

Ipswich City Council in conjunction with Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Water STAARS offer Ipswich Residents with a disability, the opportunity to participate in a four week program enabling individuals to access water aquatic spaces in a safe, supportive and educational manner.  Each lesson goes for 1 hour, and attendance is at the same time and day for four consecutive weeks.

Lessons are conducted by qualified Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Disability Instructors in a safe and supportive environment.

The next planned Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Water STAARS Program will be held in November 2024. Be the first to hear when bookings open by joining our mailing list.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if there is anything you would like to discuss or if you have any questions or requests regarding our Water STAARS Program. Our friendly team is here to assist you and ensure that your experience with us is tailored to suit your every need. You can contact our Pool Safety Team by phone (07) 3810 6120 or email poolsprogram@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Program Agenda

Week 1:

• Signage/hazards and dangers
• Entries and exits
• Sun safety
• Signal game
• Floating
• Depth experiment.

Week 2:

• Environments
• Rainstorm game
• Parachute game
• Personal water safety techniques
• Walking/jogging through water.

Week 3:

• Simplified rescues
• Keep watch
• Dry rescue practice
• Rescue tube relay
• Simplified rescues
• Life jacket relay.

Week 4:

• Review of signage/dangers/getting assistance in emergencies
• Tug of war
• Obstacle course
• Search and rescue
• Duck push race.