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* 1. On certain activities the manufacturer states “must be able to grip the raft with both hands or lie down andcross your ankles”. This creates the potential for discrimination if an amputee arrives to use the activity. Have you experienced any incidents of this nature?

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* 2. Do you allow disabled guests to use your facilities with or without the use of a prosthesis?

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* 3. A range of pool signage for aquatic venues has been updated to international signage. Are you currentlydisplaying the required signage and aware of the change and the differences in National to international signage?

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* 4. NSW health is in the process of introducing legislation where fines are imposed on any aquatic venue where the pool chemicals are not in range at the time of the testing. The fines are between $5000 for an individual and $25000 for the venue. Did you know of the change and are your employees who are managing the chemicals qualified to do so (Pool chemical technician)?

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* 5. The Department of Education and Training (DET) placed restrictions on unstructured swimming activity that caused huge losses in students to aquatic venues. Was your visitation affected if so has it recovered?

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* 6. The industry faces many challenges, as the sub committee of AALARA we believe the issues we target should be those causing the greatest impact on an aquatic venue. Please list the challenges you face in the current climate, and where possible, how you feel these issues should be addressed?

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* 7. Royal Life Saving Australia (RLSS) has introduced the Keep Watch program, have you implemented this into you organisation please discuss?

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* 8. The issue of adults mixing with children in a aquatic environment identifies certain challenges with regard to assault. Monitoring bathrooms and signage has proven effective in managing this issue.

Have you found an increase in reported incidents and what challenges have you faced managing this issue. Is it possible to include a question regarding photography and any related issues of increasing accusations of people not wanting other guests taking photos near their kids?

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