Royal Life Saving Facilitators are volunteer professionals eager to provide customer focused programs that foster training and skills that can save lives and prevent accidents. Facilitators We are the leading provider for Lifesaving Awards in Australia. With an extensive range of courses, support and resources available. Log In About Facilitators Royal Life Saving offers a variety of awards and non-accredited programs, aimed at individuals or groups within the community. These awards can be gained progressively by people of all ages and abilities. The scheme has several strands, each with sequential flow and focusses on educating the community on water safety, personal survival, rescue and resuscitation. These programs are delivered by Facilitators who are volunteer professionals eager to provide customer focused programs that foster training and skills that can save lives and prevent accidents. As a Facilitator, you will gain access to the Facilitator Portal. This Portal contains the information and resources required to deliver a range of Royal Life Saving NSW Water Safety and Resuscitation Programs. You are required to keep your qualifications up to date, to maintain a current Facilitator status and receive RLS Lifesaving Awards. Lifesaving Awards Explore the range of Lifesaving Awards available to Students Resuscitation Awareness Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Junior Instructor Facilitator Application Apply, transfer or renew your Facilitators and Membership with Royal Life Saving Facilitator Requirements Learn what the requirements are to become a Royal life Saving Facilitator View Now Apply to be Facilitator Click here to submit your licence application to be a Royal Life Saving Facilitator Apply Now Renew your Facilitator status To renew your Facilitator Application please go to the Facilitator Portal. If you don't have an account please contact us Renew Now Facilitator Portal Approved Facilitators can access their Learning and Assessment Resources here Access Now

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A first-hand account of Prachi's Learn To Swim Journey Starting From Scratch I’m a 26-year old from Wagga, and before this program, I had never had a single swimming lesson. For years, swimming felt completely out of reach for me. I think a big part of that was not having enough motivation or support around me to take the first step. It always felt easier to just avoid it altogether. Taking the First Step After hearing so many positive things about the Learn to Swim program, I finally decided to give it a go. Even so, I almost talked myself out of it. I was incredibly nervous before my first lesson and honestly didn’t believe I would ever be able to learn. The water felt overwhelming, and I kept thinking that I was starting too late in life. A Turning Point But something started to change after those first few sessions. With time, patience and lots of encouragement, I began to build confidence. I still can’t quite believe how far I’ve come, I can now actually swim, even if it’s still with some assistance. It really proves that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and that everything in life takes time and practice. Learning Together One of the best parts of the program has been learning alongside my friends and colleagues. Being surrounded by people who were all on a similar journey made such a big difference. It helped me realise that you can learn to swim at any age and at any stage of life, it’s never too late to start. Support That Made a Difference Some of my favourite moments have been the laughter we shared during our lessons and having Amie as our instructor. She is not only an amazing teacher but such a genuine and supportive person. She always believed in me, even on the days I doubted myself, and I’ll always be grateful for the confidence she gave me. A Message to Others To anyone in the community who feels scared or unsure about learning to swim, I would say: give it a chance. Go at your own pace, be patient with yourself, and remember, slow and steady wins the race. Find out how you can take the leap like Prachi and learn to swim here: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/learntoswimtoday

Royal Life Saving NSW has confirmed it will step forward to continue the long-standing annual gathering for regional and remote pool managers. While the event will move forward under a refreshed name, it will honour the traditions, culture and purpose built over more than three decades through the Country Pool Managers Conference. With changes to the previous organising arrangements leaving a gap for 2026, Royal Life Saving NSW recognises how important this forum has been — and continues to be — for country pool managers, councils and aquatic teams across NSW. For many communities, it has provided a trusted space for learning, sharing experiences, and supporting one another through the unique challenges of operating regional aquatic centres. Jason Phillips, Aquatic Industry Services Manager, from Royal Life Saving NSW said "We extend our sincere appreciation to those who built and sustained this legacy, especially long-time coordinator Kerry Lynch, whose exceptional 30-year contribution shaped the event into an inclusive and valued gathering.  This recognition also extends to all past organisers, volunteers and industry partners whose efforts have supported the conference’s success". Kerry has given his blessing for Royal Life Saving NSW to continue the mantle into the future. Moving forward, Royal Life Saving NSW will retain the spirit and core elements that have made the conference so successful, while carefully transitioning it to address today’s operational pressures, workforce needs, regulatory changes and modern challenges facing regional aquatic facilities. The aim is continuation — not reinvention — with gradual enhancements guided by operators, councils and industry partners. There has been clear encouragement from within the sector for Royal Life Saving NSW to assume this role. Gary Johnson, Pool Supervisor at Tamworth Regional Council, said:  “Given the culture the Country Pool Managers Conference has developed over the past three decades and the unique need for such an event, I wholeheartedly support the idea of a resourced organisation like Royal Life Saving stepping up to continue to support regional NSW pool operators in a similar forum.” Chad McCamley, Aquatic Facilities Coordinator at Cessnock City Council, also offered strong endorsement: “It was my great honour that the team at Cessnock City Council hosted the NSW Country Pool Managers Conference in May 2025 — one of the best in recent memory. The conference was the largest in many years, attracting over 150 delegates and 60 trade displays. With the news that the 2025 event was the last, I fully support Royal Life Saving NSW  in managing and delivering an annual regional aquatics event moving forward.” Next steps Royal Life Saving NSW announces today that the 2026 event will be held on the last weekend in May in Mudgee, with the exact dates, program outline and registration details to be released in the coming weeks. The organisation looks forward to working closely with operators across NSW to ensure this much-loved forum continues—preserving its history while supporting the future of regional aquatic communities.

Royal Life Saving NSW is committed to helping communities enjoy a waterway of life —where local rivers, lakes, and natural spaces are open, accessible, and safe for everyone. Penrith City Council’s newest project at Leonay strongly supports that vision, with a brand-new kayak launch deck now officially open on the western bank of the Nepean River. Located on River Road between Buring Avenue and Urbane Street, the new launch deck offers an upper and lower platform, making it easier and safer for paddlers of all experience levels to enter the water. It also includes a new boardwalk and a connecting pathway from the road, improving access for families, recreational paddlers, and visitors. Opening Access to the Nepean Gorge This is the first launch deck constructed on the southern side of the M4, significantly improving access to the spectacular Nepean Gorge—one of the region’s most popular paddling routes. By expanding safe entry points to the river, Penrith is helping more people experience the enjoyment and wellbeing benefits that come with spending time on the water. A Long-Term Community Priority Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the new deck is the latest achievement in a long-term plan to connect the community with its river. “Since it was identified as a priority in the Our River Masterplan (2013) we’ve been working hard to deliver projects that improve our connection to the Nepean River,” Cr Carney said. “With the support of the Australian and NSW Governments we’ve already delivered kayak launch decks as part of the Regatta Park Upgrade, along with the Tench Reserve boat ramp, viewing decks on both sides of the river and fishing platforms. “Our existing launch decks at Tench Reserve and Regatta Park are already popular and this new facility in Leonay is another step towards improving our connection to the Nepean River and supporting people to have an enjoyable river experience.” Improving River Safety and Accessibility The project was jointly funded by Penrith City Council and the NSW Government, with Council securing a $250,000 grant under the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program and matching this investment. Local State Member for Penrith Karen McKeown said the new deck is an important addition to the city’s riverfront. “This addition to Penrith is a result of the collaborative work of the NSW Government and Penrith City Council to make it the hot-spot and tourist attraction that it deserves to be,” Ms McKeown said. “The new accessible launch deck will allow for people of all ages and skills to access the river, making it something that the whole family can use with safety and comfort.” Supporting Safe Enjoyment of a Waterway of Life Royal Life Saving NSW welcomes the continued investment in safe, well-designed river infrastructure. As more communities embrace paddling and outdoor recreation, projects like this play a vital role in opening waterways, supporting safe participation, and helping more people enjoy a healthy, active waterway of life . Photo courtesy of Penrith City Council