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• swimming and water safety instruction e.g. primary school in-term swimming lessons, second school swimming instruction;
• outdoor pursuits, physical recreation and sport e.g. water polo, wave skiing, surfboard riding, snorkelling and lifesaving classes;
• outdoor education - expeditions as part of the school curriculum on or near water e.g. canoeing, sailing, hiking and caving near water; or
• a picnic with pre-primary students near a river, where they may participate in shallow water paddling.

A water-based excursion is any excursion where activities occur in or around water and present a risk to the safety of students.

The procedures and guidelines cover topics such as:

• relevant legislation;
• assessing and minimising potential risks;
• determining the required level of supervision;
• establishing supervision strategies;
• identifying students, teacher in charge and supervisors;
• providing parents/guardians with information about and seeking consent for student participation in activity;
• emergency response plan;
• briefing students and supervisors about responsibilities and obligations.

All of above information is available through the Department's Our Policies webpage.

If you require any further information about water-based excursions, please contact Judi Block on 9264 4575.

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