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Learn To Swim & Water Safety1pm – 4pm Saturday 11 December 2010 Latrobe Leisure Morwell (McDonald St, Morwell)
By Latrobe City - 9th December 2010 - Back to News Held in association by Latrobe City, Gippsland Sudanese Association, GippSport, Sport without Borders and VicHealth.
The program is designed to instil new arrivals, to both Australia and Latrobe City, with necessary water safety skills to ensure a safe time is had by all in the water.
The day will be family-friendly with a barbecue lunch provided for all in attendance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Latrobe City Media Relations Team: 5128 5346
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com

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