Water Safety Week 2020 Water Safety Week 2020 was conducted from September 20-26, featuring a varied program of events and activities throughout the Northern Territory (NT). The slogan for Water Safety Week 2020 was ‘SPLASH ON!’. This year the focus was on water safety whilst recreating. The event was promoted through print, radio, television and social media. In addition to this, promotion was also undertaken by Northern Territory Water Safety Advisory Council member networks. Splashfest’ was the opening event of WSW20 and took place from 9:00am – 12:00pm on Sunday September 20 at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Approximately 3,500 people attended. The Honourable Kate Worden MLA attended Splashfest and enjoyed the stalls and information on display. Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO, Administrator of the NT was also on hand to officiate the “Rescue a Friend” races. There were 14 events and activities on the official 2020 Water Safety week calendar. These were conducted in Alice Springs, Darwin, Palmerston, and Katherine. Some of the highlights of the free events were: ● Community Pool Lifesaving carnival held at Parap Pool, hosted by Royal Life Saving Society. ● Library visits with Boof the Barra to all City of Darwin libraries were well supported by the community and Library Staff ● Splashfest held at the Darwin Waterfront, hosted by the Northern Territory Government. ● Aquafest held at the Palmerston Aquatic & Leisure Centre hosted by the YMCA and the City of Palmerston An estimated 10,000 Territorians received water safety messages throughout Water Safety Week in 2020.
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