We work hand in hand with Aquatic Facilities to make their environment, people and activities as safe as possible Aquatic Safety Partner We work hand in hand with Aquatic Facilities to make their environment, people and activities as safe as possible Partners Menu > Swim and Survive Partner > Our Partnership Program > Swim School Partner > Aquatic Safety Partner Sign up as a Partner Overview Our Aquatic Safety Partnership is a hub of people, resources, and offerings brought together to give you maintain best practice in the delivery of safe pool operations. As a Aquatic Safety Partner you receive all of our Partner benefits as well as the following: GSPO Subscription - As part of our Partnership Program we can grant you direct access to the GSPO through Royal Life Saving Australia and the GSPO Portal Training Services - Receive tailored Lifeguard and Duty Manager training courses / updates for your staff at a discounted rate Child Safety Resources - We have developed the most extensive suite of Child Safety Resources for the Aquatic Industry. Access our Policy Templates, Resources, Online Learning and speak to one of our staff about supporting your child safety program. Aquatic Industry Jobs Portal - We have designed a specific Aquatic Industry Jobs portal to help partners, recruit and retain staff. Partners can advertise and shortlist their candidates for free. Aquatic Safety Assessments - Enjoy the benefit of scheduled aquatic facility safety assessment at a discounted partner rate with the inclusion of a Benchmark Report across all of your facilities Mystery Guest Assessments - Validate your Aquatic Safety System with 2 to 4 Mystery Guest Assessments at each your Aquatic Facility. Mystery Guest Assessment also include a full report and safety recommendations Keep Watch at Public Pools - As an Aquatic Safety Partner you get access to the Keep Watch at Public Pools Program with a bonus introductory offer of signage as part of your initial partnership and access to the Keep Watch at Public Pools Portal In-service Training Packages - Keep your Lifeguards in tune with their skills with site specific supervision training and our interactive ANatomy of a Drowning Presentation using real life examples Emergency Plans and Supervision Validation Assessments (optional) - Take advantage of our discounted emergency planning and supervision validation programs to really ensure your safety is of the highest quality Sign up as a Partner

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Home Pool Checklist Home Pool Checklist Safety Factsheet # 08 Over the last 20 years almost 500 Australian children under the age of five drowned. While all these drowning deaths are preventable, it is the 54% that occur in home swimming pools where your immediate action can make a difference . Home pool fencing and effective supervision can reduce these tragic drowning deaths to zero. Royal Life Saving is targeting every home pool owner with a basic reminder to check, fix and maintain their home pool and surrounds this summer in order to eliminate child drowning. Disclaimer: This checklist does not substitute for a pool inspection and is for educational purposes only. Pool owners should consider getting a professional assessment of their pool’s compliance. Swimming Pool Gate Must open outward from pool Must be self closing and self latching Latch must be more than 1.5m from the ground Must latch shut on the first swing Does gate swing back to the closed position after being opened? (If No - Replace hinges) Does gate latch and stay closed after it returns to the closed position?No - Replace latch Is gate secure so that it can’t be pulled open once latched?No - Fix or replace latch Is gate secure and doesn’t open if a child bounces on the bottom rail of the gate?No - Fix or replace latch Are you aware of the dangers of propping the gate open? Is the gap between the gate and the fence less than 100mm?No - Reduce the gap Swimming Pool Fence Secure and in good working order No more than 100mm from the ground Should be at least 1.2m high No vertical gaps more than 100mm apart Are all of the fence panels in place? Are all of the fence panels securely attached? Have you checked the fence for gaps or holes? Is the distance between the bottom rail and the ground less than 100mm? Have you checked for rusted, loose or missing screws? Around the Swimming Pool Fence Pool aids and toys should be stored securely and out of view Objects that could be used to climb the fence should be removed from the area Have climbable objects near the pool fence been removed? i.e. chairs, ladders, trees, pot plants, BBQ’s. Are toys always removed from the pool and stored securely after use? Have trees or shrubs near the fence been trimmed so that children can’t use them to climb the fence? Yes No - Replace fence panelsYes No - Secure panelsYes No - Check and fix fenceYes No - Reduce the gapYes No - Check and replace Related Items Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more Check the Conditions before heading out Swimming Skills Pool Fencing Supervise your Children

Capable teachers Swimming Pathways > National Swimming and Water Safety Framework > Benefits of Learn to Swim > Infant and Toddlers > Pre School Children > Primary School Children > Multicultural Learn to Swim > Adult Learn to Swim Swim Teacher Pathways > About the Guidelines > Competent Teachers > Capable teachers > Talented Teachers > Lead Teachers Course Calender Capable teachers meet the requirements through demonstrating achievement of the nine Guidelines at this level. These teachers create effective teaching and learning experiences for their students. They know the unique backgrounds of their students and adjust their teaching to meet their individual needs and diverse cultural, social and linguistic characteristics. They develop safe, positive and productive learning environments where all students are encouraged to participate. They design and implement engaging teaching programs that meet curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements. They use feedback and assessment to analyse and support their students’ knowledge and understanding. Capable teachers use a range of sources, including student results, to evaluate their teaching and to adjust their programs to better meet student needs. Capable teachers are active participants in their profession and with advice from colleagues, identify, plan and evaluate their own professional learning needs. Capable teachers are team members. They work collaboratively with colleagues; they seek out and are responsive to advice about educational issues affecting their teaching practice. They communicate effectively with their students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members. They behave professionally and ethically in all forums.

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