The Blue Room
The Blue Room
Podcast Description
A podcast about swimming in the great outdoors, the awe that brings, the amazing grass-roots community groups and buddies who swim and dip together, including the personalities in those pods and ties that bind us.
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Content Themes
Focuses on outdoor swimming experiences, community dynamics, and personal anecdotes with episodes highlighting themes like competitive swimming with Olympic athletes, such as Dr. Shane Gould, and community events like the TOSSA Cup that explore motivations and connections within swimming pods.
A podcast celebrating the joys of outdoor swimming and the incredible sense of community it creates. Join us as we explore the beauty and thrill of swimming and dipping, in ocean, rivers, and natural waters — often with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Each episode features inspiring interviews with diverse personalities and groups who share their passion for aquatic adventures, connection with nature, and the positive impact of swimming on health and well-being. Whether you’re new to outdoor swimming or a seasoned water lover, discover stories of friendship, resilience and shared experiences.
Save Phillip Pool is a Canberra community group that's just had a big win. The ACT government has backed down on plans to replace a 50m outdoor pool with a 25m one. Canberra woman Sarah Ransom got in touch with The Blue Room about the long-fight to save the pool. The story is one of grit, courage and determination by a group of everyday Australians who persuaded the territory government to do the right thing by its community.
Surf Life Saving Australia estimates 40 per cent of public pools will close by 2030. So the lessons learned by the Save Phillip Pool grassroots campaign might be inspirting and enlightening to others around the nation.
Featured:
Sarah Ransom – Save Phillip Pool campaign
This issue explores: Phillip Pool, swimming, pool swimming, mental health, community swimming, access to public swimming pools, ACT government, independent MP Fiona Carrick, urban development, ACT Aquatic strategy.
More information:
Save Phillip Pool – Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/savephillippool/
Royal Surf Living Saving Australia – 500 Pools may Close
https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/news-and-updates/news/2024/mar/500-public-pools-may-close-without-strategic-investment
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