We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for children when they are in or near the water.
To promote the active supervision of children the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre is an accredited Watch Around Water facility.
Our sole aim is to have zero fatal and non-fatal drownings in our facilities.
Parents and guardians need to play an active role in supervising their children - we cannot rely only on our Pool Lifeguards to prevent incidents.
Please follow our Watch Around Water guidelines.
Children under 5 years old
- Must come with a responsible parent/guardian.
- Parent/guardian must be in the water with their child.
- Parent/guardian must constantly and actively supervise the child during recreational play within arm's reach.
- Children under 5 years will be given a pink wristband to help lifeguards identify who should be within arm's reach of their parent /guardian.
Children under 10 years old
- Must come with a responsible parent/guardian and must be constantly and actively supervised.
- The parent / guardian must be positioned to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child or children.
- Children 5 – 9 will be given a yellow wristband to help lifeguards identify who should be actively supervised by their parent/guardian.
- Parent/guardian must be prepared to get into the water if needed.
Swim Safe
The aquatic environment is a place to be enjoyed by everyone. If you are not a strong swimmer or have never been to the Aquadome before here are five tips to keep you safe.
When you arrive, have a chat to one of our friendly customer service team members or lifeguards to learn about the pools and facility.
Five tips to help you swim safe:
- Read the safety signs
- Enter the water feet first
- Stay within your safe depth
- Swim with a friend
- Put your hand up for help