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Meet Nicole, recognised for community water safety at SWELL Palmerston
Keeping communities safe around water comes naturally to Nicole Burge, a lifeguard here at SWELL Palmerston who’s been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society…
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World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July is a reminder that simple actions can help save lives. Learn how supervision, water safety awareness, swimming…
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Senior workout classes in Darwin transforming community fitness for life
To support healthy ageing and reduce social isolation in Darwin, dozens of senior members at here at SWELL Palmerston are coming together for Fit for Life: a fitness class designed for…
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Deb’s journey from aqua participant to instructor inspiring her community
Debbie Pennell, better known as Deb, went from aqua participant here at SWELL Palmerston in the Northern Territory, to instructor in just 18 months, building body confidence and helping others feel comfortable in the water.…
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Award-winning SWELL fills critical hydrotherapy gap for stranded patients
SWELL Palmerston (SWELL) in the Northern Territory has been recognised with a Community Appreciation award for bringing older Territorians relief when they needed it most. The venue has provided essential access to hydrotherapy services, following the…
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Heroic at 69, amputee Gary swims 100 laps to prove ‘There is hope’
While most of Palmerston in the Northern Territory is still asleep, 69‑year‑old Gary Browder has been slipping into the pool at 5am at SWELL Palmerston with one dream on his mind: completing 100 laps in a single…