Incident InvestigationUnfortunately, accidents and incidents happen in all aquatic environments. Royal Life Saving is able to investigate and audit the safety systems and processes associated with an event using its team of dedicated subject matter experts. < Back Incident Investigation Aquatic Services > Local Water Safety Planning > Safety Equipment > Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment > Facility Design Assessment > Mystery Guest Assessment > Supervision Validation Assessment > Signage Assessment > Emergency Action Plans > Operations Manuals > Aquatic Consultancy > Incident Investigation > Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Risk Enquiries Login to GSPO SERVICE OVERVIEW Unfortunately, accidents and incidents happen in all aquatic environments. Royal Life Saving is able to investigate and audit the safety systems and processes associated with an event using its team of dedicated subject matter experts. It is important to note that the review is not aimed at attributing blame and / or fault to any party involved in a given accident / incident. Instead, the intention is to better understand what happened, how it happened and to establish what measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood or consequence of the same thing happening in the future. BENEFITS: Assess compliance and potential legal exposure following an incident. Gain an understanding of the level of compliance with WHS/OHS legislation. Learn from mistakes and improve systems. Demonstrate remorse and improvement in the event of serious injury or death. Operate in line with coronial recommendations. Demonstrate due diligence via genuine and independent expert review. Contact Us Royal Life Saving is active across all communities. Our members, volunteers, trainers, employees and lifesavers are found in almost all communities. Contact Us

Pool Lifeguard Update Courses / Pool Lifeguard Update Training Menu Back to Courses Student Handbook Code of Practice Group Bookings Online PD Funded Training Learner Portal Verify a Certificate Subscribe Course Enquiries Overview This course provides an opportunity for existing Lifeguards to renew their annual qualification in a single day format. Please note: Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa. Delivery Mode This course is delivered in a blended format; below are the steps and participant’s journey. Step 1: Enrol into Pool Lifeguard Update Course. Course schedules can be found in the "How to enrol" section below. Candidates must have access to a computer and the internet to access the pre-course online modules. Step 2 Complete online modules. Online learning is provided upon successful enrolment. Candidates will be required to complete a self-paced online knowledge and theory component before being practically assessed across the one-day workshop. Both the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Online Learning and Pool Lifeguard Online Learning must be completed prior to attending the course. Only those who have completed the online modules in full will be able to attend the practical component of this course. Step 3: Attend and successfully complete the one-day Pool Lifeguard Update . Candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions. Upon successful completion of Step 2 (online learning) and Step 3 (1-day course) candidates are issued with their nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and updated Pool Lifeguard Licence (if previously held). The amount of training is approximately 12 hours, comprising of: · Online learning and assessment: 5 hours (Step 2) · Face-to-Face assessment/supervised Instruction: 7 hours (Step 3) Open the Pool Lifeguard Update Practical Assessment Overview to view the on-course assessment information. Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy This course requires a moderate to high level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills. ACSF 3 in Learning, Reading, Oral Communication and ACSF 2/3 level in Writing and Numeracy. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information. If you need support, or are unsure if this course is right for you - contact us , we're happy to help. Prerequisites To enrol in this course‚ you must possess a current Pool Lifeguard qualification/Pool Lifeguard units of competency and current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid as prerequisite. If you are needing to renew your First Aid qualification, please contact your local RLS office – as an existing Lifeguard, you may be eligible for a discounted enrolment. A medium to high level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the course. Candidates must also be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. There is a moderate to high level of reading and writing in this course. ACSF 3 language and reading level required. Candidates who experience language and/or literacy difficulties may identify and request additional learning support through the enrolment process. Age Requirement Candidates wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age or turning 16 in the calendar year within which the course is to be held to participate in this course. Outcomes Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment consisting of the following units from the SISSS00133 - Pool Lifeguard Skillset. · SISCAQU019 – Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations · SISCAQU020 – Perform water rescues · SISCAQU021 – Perform complex water rescues · SISCAQU022 – Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment In addition to the following unit: · HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Candidates will also receive an updated Pool Lifeguard Licence How to Enrol To locate and book into an assessment date, click the link below: NSW Training Calendar ACT Training Calendar TAS Training Calendar

Emergency Action PlansAn Emergency Action Plan is a written set of instructions outlining what workers and others at the workplace should do in the event of an emergency.  < Back Emergency Action Plans Aquatic Services > Local Water Safety Planning > Safety Equipment > Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment > Facility Design Assessment > Mystery Guest Assessment > Supervision Validation Assessment > Signage Assessment > Emergency Action Plans > Operations Manuals > Aquatic Consultancy > Incident Investigation > Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Risk Enquiries Login to GSPO An Emergency Action Plan is a written set of instructions outlining what workers and others at the workplace should do in the event of an emergency. Aquatic facilities are required to hold and maintain site-specific emergency plans prepared for the workplace and enable the effective response to health and safety incidents and other emergencies unique to swimming pools. The Royal Life Saving Emergency Action Plan service aims to help meet the following objectives: Document the systems employed by the organisation in the event of an emergency Provide evidence of compliance to the organisation’s Work Health & Safety Policies Provide evidence of compliance to regulations and accepted industry guidelines Mitigate risks to staff, visitors, property and the organisation in the event an emergency occurs Accelerate the resumption of normal operations following an emergency Royal Life Saving adopts a systematic approach to emergency planning for aquatic facilities. The Emergency Action Plan is completed in stages to ensure likely emergency scenarios are well understood, and the resultant systems are reasonable and able to be implemented effectively. Contact Us Royal Life Saving is active across all communities. Our members, volunteers, trainers, employees and lifesavers are found in almost all communities. Contact Us

775a1015-94ca-47c4-ba7e-694fd3c58018 National Sport Plan Released in 2018, the Sport 2030 National Sport Plan pursues the principle of ‘sport and physical activity for all, for life’. It promotes the notion that every Australian, at all stages of their life, can undertake the exercise they need and want in a safe, fun, and inclusive way, whether it is through sport or other types of activity. Importantly, The Sport 2030 National Sport Plan frames swimming as a skill for life, essential to all Australians due to our love of the water and our environment. The plan states that every Australian child must have access to basic swimming and water safety skill education and knowledge of how to be safe when they are in, on, or around water. It cites the Royal Life Saving Society’s benchmark is that a child should be able to be buoyant in the water for at least 50 metres to save themselves. The plan expresses concerns about falls in mandatory learn to swim program in schools, and cost of living pressures meaning families are not prioritising learning to swim. This results in many children will leave primary school this year without the swimming and water safety skills and knowledge they will need to be safe around water for the rest of their lives. https://www.sportaus.gov.au/nationalsportplan/home Related Industry Research Royal Life Saving advocacy, programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry NSW Gov Population Health Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Australian Water Safety Strategy National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums

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Facility Design Assessment Greater investment in the design and planning stage of aquatic environments can significantly benefit the long-term operation of an aquatic venue. < Back Facility Design Assessment Aquatic Services > Local Water Safety Planning > Safety Equipment > Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment > Facility Design Assessment > Mystery Guest Assessment > Supervision Validation Assessment > Signage Assessment > Emergency Action Plans > Operations Manuals > Aquatic Consultancy > Incident Investigation > Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Risk Enquiries Login to GSPO Greater investment in the design and planning stage of aquatic environments can significantly benefit the long-term operation of an aquatic venue. Eliminating hazards or implementing control measures at the design or planning stage is often easier and cheaper to achieve in comparison to making changes after construction. A Facility Design Assessment through Royal Life Saving can result in many benefits, including: Identification and resolution of hazards and non-compliant elements Effective prevention of injury and illness Enhanced usability of an aquatic facility Improved productivity and reduced costs Better prediction and management of operational costs over the lifecycle of an aquatic facility Greater visibility to pool space through a reduction in visual barriers and ‘blind spots’ and subsequently, a reduction in the number of qualified staff required Royal Life Saving draws on extensive experience to support the designers and owners of aquatic venues and assist with design implications on the practicality of safe pool operation. Royal Life Saving can be engaged at the concept development phase or at any stage throughout the project to evaluate the design with regards to: Suitability of the design and its intended purpose Best practice strategies to manage common and known aquatic hazards Selection of appropriate materials, fixtures and fittings Intended systems for operation The Legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards and Guidelines that need to be considered Contact Us Royal Life Saving is active across all communities. Our members, volunteers, trainers, employees and lifesavers are found in almost all communities. Contact Us

GETTING HELP IN AN AQUATIC EMERGENCY Description As much as we don’t want things to go wrong, sometimes they do and you need to know what to do in an emergency. In this module we will learn what is and what isn’t an emergency and you can help to deal with an emergency in the water By the end of this module students should be able to: Signs that someone is in difficulty When you should seek help The role of the different emergency services How to call Triple Zero (000) and what you need to say National Swimming and Water Safety Links AQUISITION Recognise an emergency and call for help (L4) Recognise and support an emergency (L5) Australian Curriculum Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Practise strategies they can use when they feel uncomfortable, unsafe or need help with a task, problem or situation (ACPPS017) Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Describe and apply strategies that can be used in situations that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe (ACPPS035) New South Wales Syllabus Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations PD1-2 Understands contextual factors that influence themselves and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity PD1-6 Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Explains and uses strategies to develop resilience and to make them feel comfortable and safe PD2-2 Describes strategies to make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces PD2-7 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now

Benefits of Learn to Swim 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 Swimming is one of the joys of life. As well as being a vital life skill, the ability to swim opens up a raft of opportunities for people to enjoy a healthy, active and safe lifestyle and to confidently participate in aquatic activities. This includes: Recreation Swimming Open Water Swimming and Aquatic Activity Life Saving Vocational Employment (Lifeguard, Swim Teacher, Police Officer) Competition (Swimming, Water Sports) Social and Health Benefits Swimming is one of the best activities you can do all year round which benefits your mind and body. No other workout is low impact but achieves high results building muscles, burning calories and stimulating your brain. The great thing about swimming is that it’s for everyone! Check out these range of benefits: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs tones muscles and builds strength provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming. being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise alleviating stress improving coordination, balance and posture improving flexibility providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day Whilst swimming is an individual activity, it’s also very social! You can meet people from all walks of life when swimming. Have a chat in the lap pool, join a swimming club, or get involved in aquatic facility social events to get to know people in your community. As well as all the health benefits listed above, the great thing about swimming is that you can do it rain, hail or shine, regardless of the temperature! Whilst your backyard pool, the river, or beach cool down over winter, most aquatic facilities run heated pools year round so you’ve got no excuse to stop swimming!

Supervision Validation AssessmentSupervision is deployed in aquatic facilities with the purpose of reducing the level of risk in an inherently risky environment. < Back Supervision Validation Assessment Aquatic Services > Local Water Safety Planning > Safety Equipment > Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment > Facility Design Assessment > Mystery Guest Assessment > Supervision Validation Assessment > Signage Assessment > Emergency Action Plans > Operations Manuals > Aquatic Consultancy > Incident Investigation > Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Risk Enquiries Login to GSPO Supervision is deployed in aquatic facilities with the purpose of reducing the level of risk in an inherently risky environment. Lifeguards play a vital role in preventing incidents through patron education, pool space management and rule enforcement. They are also relied upon to be the first responder in the event of any emergency. The supervision plan of every aquatic facility should vary significantly depending on context. A one size fits all supervision plan is unlikely to be effective across most aquatic facilities. For a supervision plan to be effective and deliver on expectation, it is vital that the operator adopts a systematic approach to the development and review of the strategies used and measures their effectiveness through external review by an appropriately qualified third-party, such as Royal Life Saving. In evaluating the system of supervision, Royal Life Saving adopts risk management principles to ensure the deployment of supervision is planned and targeted to manage risk and provide an appropriate standard of safety specific to the facility, while reflecting information provided in the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation. Contact Us Royal Life Saving is active across all communities. Our members, volunteers, trainers, employees and lifesavers are found in almost all communities. Contact Us

Multicultural Communities Portal Welcome to the Multicultural Communities Portal. Here you will find everything you need to support the delivery of clear and consistent resources and fact sheets for your diverse community members. English Resources Royal Life Saving offer a number of lifesaving pathways. Click below to find out more English copy - Key Square | T6 English copy - Key Square | T5 English copy - Key Square | T4 English copy - Key Square | T3 English copy - Key Square | T2 English copy - Key Square | T1 English copy - Key Landscape | T6 English copy - Key Landscape | T5 English copy - Key Landscape | T4 English copy - Key Landscape | T3 English copy - Key Landscape | T2 Arabic (العربية) Resources Royal Life Saving offer a number of lifesaving pathways. Click below to find out more Arabic English copy - Arabic representation A3 | V2 English copy - Arabic representation A3 | V1 Multicultural E - signatures - Arabic V2 Multicultural E - signatures - Arabic V1

3ba7ae66-eee2-47cd-abc1-ee50e9e29e28 The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry The report “The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry” prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia (PwC) and commissioned by Royal Life Saving found that the aquatic industry benefits the Australian community and: contributes $9.1 billion annually in combined economic, health and social benefits. is a driver of economic activity throughout Australia, employing the equivalent of 33,600 full-time employees and adding $2.8 billion to gross domestic product (GDP). is a generator of $2.5 billion in health, ranging across a reduction in the burden of disease. improved mental health outcomes, reduced absenteeism, and fewer childhood drowning deaths is a provider of $3.8 billion’s worth of social benefits such as: enhancing an individual’s leisure time or creating increased life satisfaction; by bringing people together; supporting more vulnerable groups; and supporting early learning. Saves 7,479 disability adjusted life years every year. Provides a social return on investment of $4.87 for every dollar spent operating an aquatic facility in a capital city or $2.18 in regional Australia. Employs over 67,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the sport and recreation sector. Provides highly accessible leisure, fitness and learning to the 89% of Australians who live within 20 minutes’ drive of a public pool. Generates valuable economic activity throughout regional Australia, as 57% of aquatic facilities are located outside of capital cities. ] https://issuu.com/royallifesaving/docs/royal_life_saving_au_report_digital/1?ff Related Industry Research Royal Life Saving advocacy, programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry NSW Gov Population Health Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Australian Water Safety Strategy National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums

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.

AQUATIC ACTIVITIES Description Boating, water skiing, wake boarding, canoeing, kayaking, water polo, diving, scuba diving and snorkeling are all activities that involve the open water and having fun. In this module we’re going to look at how you can do all these things safely. By the end of this module students should be able to: The benefits of aquatic activities like connecting to others in your community How to participate in aquatic activities safely National Swimming and Water Safety Links APPLICATION Explore a range of Aquatic Activities and understand how to participate safely H7 Australian Curriculum Links Stage 3 (Grade 5 and 6) Investigate the role of preventive health in promoting and maintaining health, safety and wellbeing for individuals and their communities (ACPPS058) P proposing and implementing actions and protective behaviours that promote safe participation in physical activities Explore how participation in outdoor activities supports personal and community health and wellbeing and creates connections to natural and built environments (ACPPS059) New South Wales Syllabus Links Stage 3 (Grade 5 and 6) Distinguishes contextual factors that influence health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity which are controllable and uncontrollable PD3-6 Proposes and implements actions and protective strategies that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces PD3-7 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now

SAFE PLACES TO SWIM Description There are probably lots of places where you can swim in your local community - public pools, rivers, lakes and the ocean. These places are great fun but it’s important to stay safe. Even if there are a lot of people around, there are still dangers you need to be aware of. In this module we’re going to look at some of the activities you can do at these places as well the main hazards. By the end of this module students should be able to: Identify different aquatic environments in your community Understand what activities you can do in those places Identify dangers and hazards to beware of National Swimming and Water Safety Links AQUISITION Identify a range of aquatic environments (H4) Identify hazards in a range of aquatic environments (H5) Australian Curriculum Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Identify and explore natural and built environments in the local community where physical activity can take place (ACPPS023) Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Describe and apply strategies that can be used in situations that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe (ACPPS035) - indicating on a local map the location of safe places and people who can help New South Wales Syllabus Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) explores actions that help make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces PD1-7 Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Explains and uses strategies to develop resilience and to make them feel comfortable and safe PD2-2 Describes how contextual factors are interrelated and how they influence health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity PD2-6 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now

Royal Life Saving's innovative Virtual Classroom training solution offers first responders an efficient and COVID-safe method of achieving and maintaining vital CPR and First Aid qualifications. In three easy steps, our learners can now obtain or update their qualifications without leaving home: 1. Enrol online 2. Complete your E-Learning online to complete learning and theoretical assessments 3. Join your Virtual Classroom online to complete practical assessments Provide First Aid (Virtual Classroom) Courses / Provide First Aid (Virtual Classroom) Training Menu Back to Courses Student Handbook Code of Practice Group Bookings Online PD Funded Training Learner Portal Verify a Certificate Subscribe Course Enquiries

8dacee7a-62e5-4b8f-aed6-6e6fa94a2103 Outstanding Contribution to Lifesaving Sport Royal Life Saving Awards Gala Description This award recognises an exceptional non-competitive member within the Lifesaving Sportcommunity, including coaches, officials, administrators, and other dedicated club members.The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding skill, leadership, and commitment to thedevelopment and support of pool lifesaving as a sport, fostering growth and inclusivitywithin their lifesaving club or the wider community. Award Criteria For entry into this categpory submission should answer the following: Roles and Contributions: Detail the nominee's roles and contributions to lifesaving sportduring the nomination period. Include involvement in officiating, coaching, administration, orother support roles. Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrate how the nominee has provided leadership andguidance within their role. Highlight mentorship of athletes, officials, volunteers, or othermembers of the lifesaving sport community. Promotion of a Positive and Inclusive Environment: Describe how the nominee hascultivated a supportive, inclusive, and fair environment emphasising their dedication tofostering engagement and growth of the sport within the community. Impact and Achievements: Showcase the nominee’s impact on lifesaving sport, includingcontributions to events, programs, or initiatives. Highlight any notable achievements ormilestones reached during the nomination period. < Previous Nominations for 2024/25 have now closed Next > Buy Tickets Your Details Nomination Select Category Upload Submit Nomination Your nomination has been submitted

RLS Swim Teacher Licence Insurance Policy Courses / RLS Swim Teacher Licence Insurance Policy Training Menu Back to Courses Student Handbook Code of Practice Group Bookings Online PD Funded Training Learner Portal Verify a Certificate Subscribe Course Enquiries In Australia, swim schools and swim teachers typically require various types of insurance coverage to protect against potential liabilities associated with their operations. This includes public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and potentially product liability insurance, depending on the nature of their activities and services provided. Public liability insurance is essential for protecting against claims of injury or property damage to third parties, such as students or visitors, occurring on the premises or during swimming lessons. Professional indemnity insurance is important for covering claims of professional negligence, errors, or omissions in teaching or instruction services provided by swim teachers. Product liability insurance may be necessary to cover claims related to defective or harmful products used or sold by swim schools, such as swim equipment, pool chemicals, or instructional materials. While the specifics of insurance policies and coverage may differ, the general types of risks and liabilities faced by swim schools and swim teachers are similar across jurisdictions. Therefore, the information provided regarding the types of coverage and potential scenarios covered by insurance policies is relevant to swim schools and swim teachers in Australia. It is essential for swim schools and swim teachers to seek guidance from insurance professionals or legal advisors well-versed in Australian regulations to review their individual circumstances to ensure they're adequately covered within the swim school environment. Consulting with experts will help ensure that candidates are adequately safeguarded against potential risks and liabilities associated with their roles in teaching swimming. RLSS Swim Teacher insurance .pdf Download PDF • 1.20MB

STAYING SAFE IN THE WATER Description Follow Tanya, Lucy and Dylan on their visit to the local pool, then my family’s trip to the lake and a day at the beach. In this Module you can see how we stay safe in a range of aquatic environment outside of the home By the end of this module students should be able to: Being prepared before you leave home Being prepared before you enter the water Not going in the water if the conditions are not safe National Swimming and Water Safety Links AQUISITION Understand and respect safety rules for a range of aquatic environments (H6) Australian Curriculum Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Recognise situations and opportunities to promote health, safety and wellbeing (ACPPS018) Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Identify and practise strategies to promote health, safety and wellbeing (ACPPS036) New South Wales Syllabus Links Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations PD1-2 demonstrates self-management skills in taking responsibility for their own actions PD1-9 Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Explains and uses strategies to develop resilience and to make them feel comfortable and safe PD2-2 Describes how contextual factors are interrelated and how they influence health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity PD2-6 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now

7f32f72d-879b-40ad-9cb8-73e179f545dc Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits. The Sport Australia Position Statement on Physical Literacy outlines our commitment to creating a healthier generation of more active Australians. The Australian Physical Literacy Framework activates this commitment through the establishment of a common language to support all Australians develop their physical literacy, at every stage of life. https://www.sportaus.gov.au/physical_literacy Related Industry Research Royal Life Saving advocacy, programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry NSW Gov Population Health Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Australian Water Safety Strategy National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums

SWIMMING AND SURVIVAL Description It is important to understand the benefits of swimming and where it can you you in life. In this topic we’re going to look at how important it is to stay healthy and active and Swimming and Survival Strokes can help you lead a safe and active lifestyle. By the end of this module students should be able to: The benefits of swimming Swimming and survival strokes Different aquatic activities Pathways and opportunities to use your swimming and lifesaving skills. National Swimming and Water Safety Links AQUISITION Swim Continuously for 15 meters (S4) Swim Continuously for 25 meters (S5) Swim Continuously for 50 meters (S6) Australian Curriculum Links Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Examine the benefits of physical activity to health and wellbeing (ACPMP046) Stage 3 (Grade 5 and 6) Participate in physical activities designed to enhance fitness, and discuss the impact regular participation can have on health and wellbeing (ACPMP064) New South Wales Syllabus Links Stage 2 (Grade 3 and 4) Investigates and participates in physical activities to promote the benefits of physical activity on health and wellbeing PD2-8 Stage 3 (Grade 5 and 6) Creates and participates in physical activities to promote healthy and active lifestyles PD3-8 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now

Primary School Children 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 It is important for Parents to understand the benefits and what to expect with their childs Swimming and Water Safety Program during their Primary School years. In this articlae we explore what you should expect at a minimum. Key Features of Programs At this stage of the learn to swim journey the Swim School programs should focus on the swimming and water safety skills that help a student to survive in the water. Students will become comfortable in the water and by the end of the stage have the ability to perform personal survival and rescue skills. Ages from 5 years to 12 years Focus on personal survival, water safety and lifesaving to complement strong swimming skills Active practise, activity, and scenario-based learning Progressions to achieve National Benchmarks and beyond What can I expect my child to learn? This stage provides opportunities to develop greater proficiency across the learning areas and to increase endurance levels. Students learn the different swimming and survival strokes and when and how they can be modified for different situations. Students will expand their survival skills through combining floating, sculling and treading water, using lifejackets and learning strategies they can use when they or others experience difficulty in the water. Students develop greater awareness of dangers and the ability to identify hazards inherent in a range of aquatic environments. Students will explore the principles of rescue including selfpreservation and are introduced to non-swimming rescues and how to respond to an aquatic emergency in any environment. This stage enables students to develop knowledge and skills to safely enjoy the water. They will start to develop an understanding of their personal strengths and limitations in aquatic survival and lifesaving skills. Learning Outcomes By the end of this a student should have developed a positive attitude toward learning swimming and water safety. They should be able to identify safety rules in a range of aquatic environments, perform a range of personal survival skills including a survival sequence simulating an accidental entry in an open water environment.Specifically this includes: Understanding and respecting rules for a range of aquatic environments Demonstrating entries and exits for a range of environments Floating, sculling or treading water for 2 minutes and signalling for help Performing a surface dive swimming underwater, searching to recover an object from deep water Swimming continuously for a distance of 50 metres Responding to an emergency and rescuing a person using a non-swimming rescue technique Performing a survival sequence What Qualifications should my teacher have? All Swim Teachers who are teaching School aged children should hold unit of competencies which is nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training package. Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following units: SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU009 Instruct water safety and survival skills SISCAQU010 Instruct swimming strokes SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues Or SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues SISCAQU023 - Plan swimming lessons SISCAQU024 – Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU025 - Teach water safety and survival skills SISCAQU026 – Teach swimming strokes Parent and Carer Involvement Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet! Children will participate at their own ability and progress through levels as they acquire skills and knowledge. It’s important to consolidate the skills before moving on to more complex and challenging tasks. You as a Parent should also be receiving a range of safety information to help understand and educate your child. This includes such things as: Statistics and Facts of Drowning Identification of a range of aquatic environments Hazards and Risks in a range of aquatic environments Safety rules for a range of aquatic environments How to respond to an aquatic emergency

2fa31bc1-bc00-47a4-ad5d-ce12c7ffacdb Supplier of the Year Royal Life Saving Awards Gala Description Recognising a supplier who has excelled in maintaining or supporting aquatic facilities, ensuring safety, and enhancing user experience. Award Criteria For entry into this category submissions should answer the following: Support to Aquatic Facilities: Describe how the organisation has supported aquatic facilities. Provide specific examples and outcomes. Safety and User Experience Enhancement: Explain the organisations contributions to enhancing safety and user experience through innovative products and/or services for aquatic facilities. Customer Satisfaction : Demonstrate how the organisation provides high levels of customer satisfaction, including testimonials or feedback from clients within the aquatic industry. Promotion of Water Safety: Detail the organisations efforts in promoting water safety.Include specific initiatives and their impact. < Previous Nominations for 2024/25 have now closed Next > Buy Tickets Your Details Nomination Select Category Upload Submit Nomination Your nomination has been submitted

UNDERSTANDING INFANT AND TODDLER LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS UNDERSTANDING INFANT AND TODDLER LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS It is important for Parents to understand the benefits and what to expect when their most precious goods are starting a Swimming and Water Safety Program. In this articlae we explore what you should expect at a minimum. Key Features of Infant and Toddlers Programs At this stage of the learn to swim journey the Swim School programs should focus on water familiarisation, enjoyment and development of elementary skills required prior to independent participation Ages are from 6 months to 3 years In-water parent or carer participation Learn through play, games and fundamental movement skills What can I expect my child to learn? Getting into and out of the water safely Floating on their front and back Orientating their body using rotation skills Moving through the water using kicking and arm actions Gliding in a forward direction Breathing preparation skills Submerging under water Safety rules for participating in lessons Social skills for interacting with peers and the teacher What Qualifications should my teacher have? All Swim Teachers who are teaching infants and toddlers should hold a unit of competency which is nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training package. Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following unit: SISCAQU011 Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment Parent and Carer Involvement Parents and carers are an integral part of children’s aquatic education and, at these early ages, in-water parent and carer participation is necessary not only for safety but to provide support and guidance through activities to get maximum value from lessons. Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet! You as a Parent should also be receiving a range of safety information to help understand and educate your child. This includes such things as: Statistics and Facts of Child Drowning Child Drowning Strategies Parent / Carer Supervision and Common Distrations The important of restricting access in and around the home Bath Safety How to Perform CPR

SWIM 4 LIFE SWIM 4 LIFE Overview The Swim 4 Life holiday program provides equitable access opportunities for ACT children to participate in a variety of aquatic programs regardless of their background or financial situation. Over 800 participants, who may otherwise have missed out on basic water safety education, have been nominated by local community partners for inclusion in the Swim 4 Life program since it was first established in 2010. Swim 4 Life is funded through a combination of corporate sponsorships, private fee-for-service (for those able to pay), and government contributions. Royal Life Saving ACT is very proud of this community initiative and works closely with the children’s services sector in the ACT to ensure Swim 4 Life is accessible to all. Program Swim 4 Life runs during the January, April and October school holidays in the ACT and is offered to children aged 4 to 12. Children participate in daily sessions that focus on developing vital swimming and water safety skills such as safe entries and exits, breath control, floating, sculling, survival and lifejacket skills, basic rescues and safe behaviours in a range of aquatic environments. In 2016 as part of RLSSA’s ‘Respect the River’ initiative, supported by the Australian Government, the Swim 4 Life program was amended to include sessions that are delivered in open water environments. The aim of the outdoor session is to provide participants with a practical understanding of the risks associated with Canberra’s local lakes and rivers. Royal Life Saving ACT delivers these sessions in controlled environments including publicly accessible swimming areas at Pine Island and Lake Ginninderra. All Swim 4 Life instructors are experienced swim teachers who possess nationally recognised swim teaching, and resuscitation qualifications. Costs Swim 4 Life is currently supported by Royal Life Saving and the Australian Government through the national Inland Waterways Drowning Prevention Project. The funding allows for full subsidy and so there is no cost for participation or for pool entry. Attendance is completely free for accepted nominated individuals. Participate and Enrol Swim 4 Life is currently offered in two Canberra locations: Lakeside Leisure Centre, Tuggeranong (including outdoor sessions at Pine Island) Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, Belconnen (including outdoor sessions at Lake Ginninderra) Participation is available for all children nominated by Royal Life Saving ACT Community Partners such as Capital Region Community Services, Uniting Care and The Smith Family through our structured nomination process.

17213e48-2f60-4431-94e8-344006f6bc61 National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums Throughout 2017 to 2019, Royal Life Saving convened a series of symposia and working groups, dedicated to resolving the issue of children missing out on swimming and water safety education. The commitment brought together experts from government, water safety organisations, operators and academia including: Royal Life Saving Society – Australia; Surf Life Saving Australia; Swimming Australia; AUSTSWIM; Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA); Belgravia Leisure; YMCA (the Y); Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA); Kids Alive Do the Five. The National Swimming and Water Safety Education Symposia produced a six-point plan to ensure that no child misses out on a swimming and water safety education. The plan aimed to: Strengthen school and vacation swimming and water safety programs in the community Revise the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Set and report progress against a national benchmark Devise strategies to increase access and participation for those ‘at risk’ Improve the availability and access to aquatic facilities Increase the swimming and lifesaving skills of secondary school students View National-Swimming and Water Saferty Education Symposium Summary Report Related Industry Research Royal Life Saving advocacy, programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry NSW Gov Population Health Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Australian Water Safety Strategy National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums

a9051e92-3abe-44da-955f-e930a62c7cba Excellence in Cultural Diversity Royal Life Saving Awards Gala Description This Award recognises individuals or organisations who have made a difference or innovativeapproach to culturally diverse communities within a swimming, lifesaving or drowningprevention context. This may be a one-off or ongoing initiative/program. Award Criteria For entry into this category submissions should answer the following: Community Engagement and Outreach: Describe how the nominee has engaged withCulturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) or Indigenous communities to promote watersafety. Provide examples of outreach programs, partnerships, or community eventsspecifically targeting these groups. Culturally Sensitive Programs and Initiatives: Detail any culturally sensitive programs orinitiatives the nominee has developed or implemented. Explain how these programs havebeen tailored to meet the needs and preferences of the community they are engaging with.Provide evidence of the success and impact of these programs. Education and Awareness: Illustrate how the nominee has contributed to increasingeducation and awareness about water safety within CALD or Indigenous communities.Alternatively, detail any cultural awareness training implemented for staff about thecommunity/ies they are engaging. Highlight any innovative approaches used to effectivelycommunicate these messages. Challenges and Solutions: Identify the specific challenges faced in engaging with thesecommunities in water safety initiatives. Explain the strategies and solutions the nominee hasimplemented to overcome these challenges. Impact and Outcomes: Provide evidence of the positive impact and outcomes of thenominee’s initiatives on their communities. Include testimonials, feedback, or data thatdemonstrates the effectiveness of these efforts. < Previous Nominations for 2024/25 have now closed Next > Buy Tickets Your Details Nomination Select Category Upload Submit Nomination Your nomination has been submitted

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WATER SAFETY AT HOME Description In this Module we’re going to learn about all of the places where water can be found in and around homes and farms and how to stay safe. By the end of this module students should be able to: Identifying safe and unsafe places at your home Identifying how to stay safe around water at your home and on the farm. National Swimming and Water Safety Links FUNDAMENTAL Identify aquatic environments at or near the home (H1) Identify hazards in aquatic environments at or near the home (H2) Identify rules for safe behaviour at aquatic environments at or near the home (H3) Australian Curriculum Links Foundation Identify people and demonstrate protective behaviours and other actions that help keep themselves safe and healthy (ACPPS003) Identify actions that promote health, safety and wellbeing (ACPPS006) Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Identify and explore natural and built environments in the local community where physical activity can take place (ACPPS023) New South Wales Syllabus Links Early Stage 1 Identifies people and demonstrates protective strategies that help keep themselves healthy, resilient and safe PDe-2 Identifies actions that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces PDe-7 Stage 1 (Grade 1 and 2) Recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations PD1-2 Explores actions that help make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces PD1-7 Water Safety Online Find out how you can enrol students today View Now