The latest Royal Life Saving NSW Industry Report details findings from 90 NSW aquatic facilities that undertook the Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment (AFSA) in 2020-21. The extensive lockdowns and Public Health Orders over the past 12 months had a significant impact on the delivery of AFSA’s across NSW, with assessment numbers dropping 40% since the start of the pandemic. The overall mean compliance across New South Wales has remained consistent over the past 4 years, with mean compliance of 83%, highlighting the need for additional focus from aquatic facilities for improvement. Highest performing sections in 2020-21: Supervision – pool (90.95%), lap and lane pools (89.79%) and first aid (89.29%). Lowest performing sections 2020-21: Technical operations gases (63.69%), dive pools (69.98%) and keep watch at public pools (78.47%) - (Ref Pg13). Illawarra Region (92%) reported the highest level of compliance whilst the Northern Region (70%) reported the lowest level of compliance. Individual venues’ Compliance Scores ranged from as low as 29% to as high as 98% across New South Wales (Ref Pg14). Facilities assessed annually outperformed those assessed less frequently by 23% for an overall safety score. Contact Nicholas Au (nicholasau@royalnsw.com.au) | Aquatic Risk Services Manager for further information and to book in your AFSA, or visit AquaticSafetyServices (drowningprevention.org.au)

Swimming pool water can inactivate the COVID-19 virus in just 30 seconds under the right conditions, reveals a study by virologists at Imperial College London and supported by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). The findings, which have not been published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggest the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in swimming pool water is incredibly low. The collaborative study looked at the effects of swimming pool water on the virus that causes COVID-19, named SARS-CoV-2, to assess the amount of time and contact needed to inactivate the virus in varying chlorine and pH levels. The research established that 1.5mg per litre of free chlorine with a pH between 7-7.2 reduced the infectivity of the virus by more than 1000 fold within 30 seconds. Additional testing of different free chlorine and pH ranges confirmed that chlorine in swimming pool water was more effective with a lower pH. This is in line with current guidance for swimming pool operation. Professor Wendy Barclay, Imperial College, explained: “We performed these experiments at our high containment laboratories in London. Under these safe conditions, we are able to measure the ability of the virus to infect cells, which is the first step in its transmission. By mixing the virus with swimming pool water, delivered to us by the Water Babies team, we could show that the virus does not survive in swimming pool water: it was no longer infectious. That, coupled with the huge dilution factor of virus that might find its way into a swimming pool from an infected person, suggests the chance of contracting COVID-19 from swimming pool water is negligible.” "We know swimming has multiple benefits for physical and mental health for both children and adults of all ages and we’re looking forward to our lessons restarting.” - Founder of Water Babies UK, Paul Thompson. The research was also supported by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, and the Royal Life Saving Society UK, the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education. The study into swimming pool water was undertaken by leading virologist and expert in respiratory viruses, Professor Wendy Barclay, together with research associate Dr Jonathan Brown and research technician Maya Moshe from Imperial College London and project managed by Alex Blackwell, Head of Pools and Facilities from Water Babies. Source: Swimming pool water inactivates Covid-19 virus in 30 seconds, according to new study | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

The We Swim campaign aims to encourage all Australians, whatever their age and wherever they live to join in, have fun and be safe in and around the water by encouraging parents to enroll their children in swimming lessons today. Research shows that almost half of Australian 12-year-olds can’t swim continuously for 50 metres or float for 2 minutes in deep water – a basic swimming and water safety benchmark. COVID-19 related closures have made it even harder for swim schools across the country to deliver vital water safety lessons. This campaign aims to ensure all children stay in lessons long enough to achieve and exceed national benchmarks. But we know we can’t do it alone and that is where the aquatic industry comes in. From large aquatic facilities to local swim schools, the Aquatic Industry is committed to the health and safety of our communities. Industry can support the We Swim campaign by signing up to receive the Campaign Supporters Toolkit with FREE access to resources and key messages ready to be shared with your local community. The last two years has been tough on everyone, now it’s time to come together, support our local communities and importantly get children back into swimming lessons. Head to our new dedicated We Swim webpage for information and resources.

Royal Life Saving NSW and Department of Education ‘Summer Skills’ funding successfully coordinated Lifeguard and Swim Teacher training programs in Far West NSW communities. Due to distance and low/transient populations, gaining access to swimming lessons has remained challenging for some Far West communities for years. Maintaining staff to deliver swimming lessons and operate pools has been an increasingly challenging obstacle. Early October, in anticipation of COVID restrictions lifting, and the announcement of First Lap vouchers from the Office of Sport, The Far Western Regional Office of Sport called for an expression of interest to its 500 sport, agency and community contacts on where or whether the training should proceed. By early November, two full-day training events wrapped up in Wilcannia, with over 80 people submitting applications. Royal Life Saving Western Regional Manager, Alison Middleton, conducted part of the training and was heartened by the response from the local communities. “We had locals from Broken Hill and Wentworth in the Far Southwest, Cobar in the east, whilst 32 people had enrolled in either Swim Teacher training and or Lifeguard training from Walgett LGA in the Far Northwest” said Mrs. Middleton. “It was fantastic to see many participants were the younger generation, and a quarter came from Indigenous communities.” Successful training courses also took place in Cobar, Bourke, Walgett and Broken Hill LGAs, just in time for the Summer rush of community members flocking to their local pool and enjoying the water safely. New training courses are now available, starting from January 2022 – TRAINING | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au)

And that's a wrap! Royal Life Saving NSW is pleased to have seen so many community members take part in water safety education programs throughout the year, highlighting the importance of CPR and water safety skills out in the community. Largely funded by our dedicated club partners and organisations through Club Grants, almost 8,000 students, parents and community members attended either in-person or online programs held throughout the year. The programs delivered this year included: Parent and Toddler Water Safety Sessions, Preschool Water Safety Session Infants and Primary Water Safety Sessions (Stage 1 and Stage 2) CPR Leadership sessions for Year 5 and 6 school leaders Early Life CPR Parent sessions Royal Life Saving Schools Coordinator, Erin Webster, received feedback from participants who were thankful that Royal Life Saving were able to modify sessions when COVID-19 restrictions hit. “Schools and daycare centres we visit, whether it be in person or virtually, value and appreciate the life-saving information on water safety and CPR awareness that we provide. "One particular school in the Willoughby LGA actively seeks out our CPR program for their students every year. At the end of last year, students and staff experienced the importance of CPR first-hand when a staff member's husband collapsed on school grounds. The event was a reminder that CPR skills are critical no matter your age or the setting,” said Mrs. Webster. A special thanks to our amazing community educators, without them, we would not have been able to deliver 171 water safety and CPR awareness sessions for students, infants, and parents across 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within Sydney! Head to our website for more information on our education programs: Community Education | Royal Life Saving | Castle Hill (drowningprevention.org.au) A huge thank you to our funding bodies who helped us achieve the delivery of these programs: Seven Hills-Toongabbie RSL, Drummoyne Sailing Club, Granville Diggers, Fairfield RSL, Moorebank Sports Club, Kemps Creek Sporting and Bowling Club, Penrith RSL, Chatswood RSL, Mounties / Triglav Mounties, Magpies Waitara, Cabra-Vale Digger Club, Birrong Sports Club, Canley Heights RSL & Sporting Club, Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL (Clubgrants), Kingsgrove RSL, Burwood RSL, Club Five Dock RSL, St John's Park Bowling, Liverpool Catholic Club, North Ryde RSL, Club Cronulla, Campbelltown RSL, Briars at Greenlees, Wenty Leagues Club, Castle Hill RSL, Canterbury Leagues Club, St George Masonic, and Club Merrylands Bowling.

Royal Live Saving’s Membership offering aims to address the needs of the Aquatic Industry, offering access to programs, resources and professional development opportunities through a LinkedIn Learning subscription. The new website uses a revised membership model which offers members access to information relevant to them via a range of program portals. Industry users can now sign up to an ‘Industry Membership’ which not only offers access to their preferred RLS programs and resources, but also to tailored LinkedIn Learning Professional Development options. The LinkedIn Learning component of the membership is valued at $380 annually, far outweighing the membership cost of just $50 per year. New members will also receive a welcome pack that includes an insulated drink flask and Royal Life Saving towel. Sign up today and start taking advantage of these member benefits!

From Wednesday 1 December 2021, the NSW Government has released First Lap vouchers for every child aged 3 – 6 years old to assist with swimming lessons. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, young kids have missed vital water safety education during their pre-school years, the First Lap voucher program aims to make water safety education more accessible for NSW families, providing $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of children aged 3-6 years who are not enrolled in school. The voucher can only be used for swimming lessons, which must be: part of a structured and supervised program; given by a swimming teacher; in a swimming pool; and a program of at least 5 lessons. The first voucher will be available on 1 December 2021, expiring on 30 June 2022. The next voucher will be available on 1 July 2022, expiring on 30 June 2023. Royal Life Saving NSW has compiled the key steps for parents and providers to ensure every voucher can be fulfilled for a program ahead and to help spread the word to all NSW families and facilities. Guide for parents Log in or create an account with ServiceNSW (account must be verified with one form of ID) and apply for the voucher/s using a valid Medicare card with details of the eligible child to complete the transaction and claim the voucher. Vouchers will be displayed in your MyServiceNSW account on your First Lap dashboard. Find your local provider here (available from 1 December) and quote the voucher number or QR code with the eligible child's name. Guide for providers All applications for registration as a First Lap provider must be assessed and approved by the Office of Sport before accepting any vouchers. To register as a provider with the First Lap program, you must deliver a structured and supervised learn to swim program over a minimum of 5 sessions. Read more on Provider Guidelines and Provider Terms and Conditions. To register – log onto https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ and apply for “First Lap.” Your Registration Approval will be confirmed via email. All FAQs and information can be found on the Office of Sport First Lap website.

Royal Life Saving NSW, Invictus Australia and the New South Wales Government have joined forces to launch a new Aquatic and Recreation Employment Pathway to support veterans and their families. With the aquatic industry experiencing significant workforce shortages, this program will help to fill employment and skill gaps. This new initiative provides fully subsidised training for veterans and their partners in critically important roles such as Swim Teachers, Pool Lifeguards and Aquatic Technical Operators. With around 1,200 ADF personnel leaving the service to settle into civilian life in NSW each year, this program is an opportunity for our industry to support our veterans into permanent and sustainable employment. By providing “fast-tracked” training and education, veterans and their partners will be employable immediately ready to fill workforce gaps across our industry. The program will be piloted in the Hunter and Illawarra regions but opportunities also exist across NSW. If you’re based in the Hunter and Illawarra regions and are keen to get involved, reach out to our local teams: Hunter Region hunter@royalnsw.com.au or on (02) 4929 5600 Illawarra Region illawarra@royalnsw.com.au or on (02) 4225 0108 Know a veteran eager to get involved in the aquatic industry? Contact Smart and Skilled Coordinator Patrick O’Connor | patrickoconnor@royalnsw.com.au to find out more about our fully subsidised training programs.

As we head into the Christmas and New Year period, we are reminded of the importance of water safety whether it be whilst boating, at the beach, at the pool, or in and around inland waterways. As members of the South East Sydney Multicultural Water Safety Committee, Royal Life Saving NSW helped to deliver a fun-filled week of water safety webinars targeted at culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and each session is now available for your customers and communities to access for free! With over 400 community members, including primary school children and TAFE students participating in the webinar series, the committee felt it was important for the wider community to have access to these webinars and resources as well. If you know of a community group interested in water safety, workshop recordings are available for viewing now: Pool, river and lake safety: https://youtu.be/W-_Q5wRj2P4 Beach safety: https://youtu.be/IgJ0aTlAxEo Boating safety: https://youtu.be/czXPQXgxQ5Q First Aid and CPR: https://youtu.be/9c1Pq7OJJJM A huge congratulations to all the representatives of the South East Sydney Multicultural Water Safety Committee and a big thank you to all community members who participated. Many participants expressed their keen interest in further workshops, feeling more confident in practicing water safety measures. Royal Life Saving Cultural Engagement Coordinator, Lauren Battaglia, attended all the sessions and was proud of the engagement with the community. “The water safety week webinar series was a fantastic example of industry and community collaboration. All members of the South East Sydney Water Safety Committee worked together to deliver a well-rounded set of sessions for the community to share key water safety messages,” said Ms. Battaglia. “We were able to reach primary school students, adults and TAFE students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each presenter was passionate about their session and delivered relevant and interesting information.” For further information, contact RLSNSW Cultural Engagement Coordinator, Lauren Battaglia | laurenbattaglia@royalnsw.com.au The South East Sydney Multicultural Water Safety Committee includes representatives from Surf Life Saving NSW, Royal Life Saving NSW, Randwick City, Waverley, Bayside, Georges River, Sutherland Shire Councils, Advance Diversity Services (ADS), Asian Women at Work Inc, Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, Kogarah Community Services and TAFE NSW.

Between July 2020 and June 2021, despite COVID-19, there was an increase in drowning deaths across Australia (294) with an increase of 20% on the previous year (245). The highest number of drowning deaths occur during the months of summer with Australians making the most of the coastline, pools, rivers and lakes. To keep our community safe around water, now more than ever it is important for families to get back into swimming lessons. First Lap vouchers are now readily available for parents and caregivers to assist children aged 3 – 6 years to get back into the water for swimming lessons. If you haven’t already, it’s time to jump on board with the initiative and support kids returning to the pool. Head to our latest news story to find the step-by-step guide for facilities to join. Swimming lessons make up the practical learning component of the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, and Royal Life Saving NSW completes the theory aspect with our dedicated pre-school program, Waddles. Royal Life Saving pre-school education partners have free access to our Waddles program and resources, providing interactive learning for children aged 3 – 6 years with the help of our colourful duck family. Any organisation such as a pre-school, swim school or community group can become a pre-school education partner for free!

Royal Life Saving NSW had the pleasure of hosting our Annual Golf Charity Day at Penrith Golf Club. Our partners, sponsors and friends enjoyed a beautiful day out on the greens. Royal Life Saving NSW Chief Executive Officer Michael Ilinsky said the weather and the crowd were a great turnout. "Bit of dew and cloud cover but the sun snuck out in the morning and it was a beautiful course to play on. "Great to have our sponsors and partners take the time on a Friday to join us and continue to support the important message of water safety before summer starts." Royal Life Saving NSW would like to wholeheartedly thank every person who attended and the businesses who continue to support our cause: Major sponsor Seven Hills Group Gold sponsors Advent Security Crystal Pools Team Sponsors Steel Builders Tarista Transport Cadenze St Johns Park Bowling Club Teams Trisleys IQ/Pierce Aqua Park ProYou Crane Aquatics Prominent Fluid Controls Sydney Oral Design Chatterbox ParaMobility RLS Board Via Financial Group Lander Toyota ARI

Increased social cohesion and improved health and wellbeing are two of the main social benefits of the Australian aquatic industry, a new report has found. The Social Impact of the National Aquatic Industry report launched this week was initiated by the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and Swinburne University of Technology. The research looked at all levels of the industry, from small swim schools through to major aquatic and leisure facilities. Royal Life Saving Chief Executive Officer Justin Scarr said the report included the four key elements of social impact infrastructure – people, places, policies and programs. “Public pools mean more to communities now than just being a place to swim; for many communities it is a central hub where people come together. The social impacts are much more diverse than has previously been appreciated,” Mr Scarr said. The research audited existing social infrastructure in aquatic facilities and swim schools via a survey in stage one. Stage two included a qualitative study of interviews with managers and users of more than 100 aquatic facilities and swim schools allowing them to express the richness of their experiences in facilities. Professor Emma Sherry from the Sport Innovation Research Group at Swinburne University oversaw the research design, delivery, implementation, and reporting. Professor Sherry said the results of the research demonstrated that the aquatic industry provides significant social impacts for Australians. “Those benefits include health and wellbeing, increasing social connection, providing safe environments for swimming and education, facilitating social cohesion in communities and providing significant employment benefits,” Professor Sherry said. “We identified that the social impact is created with and for community, as it is the local community that co-creates the social impacts in partnership with the aquatic facilities. The physical buildings themselves are often the least important aspect of the delivery of social impacts.” Report contributor and RLSSA’s National Manager – Aquatics, RJ Houston said although the report highlights the work aquatic facility designers, owners and operators are already doing, more work is needed to ensure the ongoing sustainability and viability of aquatic facilities in an increasingly competitive and changing social and economic landscape. “We know from both this report and our earlier work that while local pools compete for resources, they are worthwhile social investments for governments, communities and business owners,” said Mr Houston. “The engagement with vulnerable community members and tailoring of programs is a key point of difference for the aquatic industry which needs to be addressed in infrastructure planning and policy and program development at local, regional, state and national levels. This report provides critical guidance as to how to maximise each pool’s social impact and therefore it’s relative resourcing attractiveness for policy makers.” The report follows up the earlier research conducted by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and PricewaterhouseCoopers on the Health, Social and Economic Value of the National Aquatic Industry (available here) – which sought to establish a monetary figure for the industry’s total contribution to Australian society each year. This second report focuses on non-quantifiable benefits such as users’ experiences which are believed to be equally important and compelling as the economic data contained in the PwC report.

Together with Royal Life Saving Australia, Royal Life Saving NSW is honoured to share good news from Multicultural NSW - we won the Community Campaign of the Year award with our focus on drowning prevention and water safety education in multicultural communities. The NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards (PMCAs) recognise excellence in the multicultural media and marketing industry and acknowledge innovative and creative campaigns that inspire social cohesion and community harmony. Working in partnership with community leaders, our NSW Easter Holidays Water Safety Campaign focused on providing culturally relevant, simple and effective messaging for our multicultural communities. The campaign was produced in Simplified Chinese, Nepalese and Arabic to reduce language and cultural barriers. These language groups also align with emerging drowning statistics which demonstrate the most vulnerable groups across NSW. Royal Life Saving NSW Chief Executive Officer Michael Ilinsky said it's a great achievement from the team and community members involved in the project. "The award recognises the hard work and collaboration from different parts of the organisation and our local community groups. The positive outcomes from the campaign are a real testament to our goal: the delivery of water safety education for all, in a culturally appropriate and easy to understand way," Mr. Ilinsky said. The positive feedback we received continued to support the evolution of the campaign as resources were shared across the community. Royal Life Saving is committed to further advancing and evolving our work and partnerships with multicultural communities to identify and close gaps in resources and support around water safety education and drowning prevention initiatives. “I can see community members still sharing videos on Facebook and Twitter. Many thanks for this opportunity and always feel free to include me in future campaigns. Also, NAA received plenty of requests from local community members to organise swimming sessions for adults.” Rishi Acharya, Founder - Nepalese Australian Association (NAA) “It was great working with the Royal Lifesaving staff and seeing their commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive campaign. I enjoyed learning about Royal lifesaving and what they are doing to support multicultural communities. This water safety information is really reaching the community and I am happy that it is - Chidubem David Gbuzue – Nigerian Community member” A huge thank you and congratulations to the community groups involved in contributing to the success of the campaign: Advance Diversity Services Nepalese Australian Association (NAA) Swim Sisters NSW CALD Water Safety Network South East Sydney CALD Water Safety Committee Western Sydney/South West Sydney Water Safety Committee Key Nigerian community members Please visit our website Multicultural Water Safety | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) for further resources and details about our current community programs.

School sports activities, including indoor and outdoor pools for student specified activities, are allowed to proceed from 1 November 2021 for the rest of Term 4. Royal Life Saving NSW welcomes the update from the NSW Department of Education, providing another avenue for students to get back in the water and refresh their water safety skills. Students are allowed to participate in the below activities whilst following COVID-19 protocols that align with NSW Public Health Orders and the Reopening NSW roadmap: Indoor pools: school swimming and water safety lessons, swimming squads, lap swimming and rehabilitation Outdoor pools: swimming lessons and recreational purposes The same requirements still apply for access to pool facilities: Students aged 16 and older (and staff) must be fully vaccinated to enter public indoor pool facilities until 1 December and will be required to show proof of vaccination status to facility staff on arrival. Students in Year 7 and above (and staff) must wear masks indoors at all times when not exercising, including in change rooms and bathroom facilities. Third-party providers are allowed to support swimming activities if they are fully vaccinated and must check in and check out using the school’s QR Code if held on a school site or the venue’s QR code if held outside of the school. If transport is required, mixing and mingling between cohorts must be minimised. Masks are required on buses for staff and students in Year 7 and above and are strongly encouraged for primary students. With summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your class back in the water and refresh their water safety skills. Read more on the Department of Education website: School sport activities (nsw.gov.au)

Following a Press Conference today the NSW Government has released its updated Easing Restrictions at 80% full vaccination. From the Monday after NSW hits the 80% (aged 16 and over) double-dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have: Exercise and recreation Gyms, indoor recreation and sporting facilities reopen with density limits and up to 20 people in classes. Indoor swimming pools reopen for lessons only. Community sports permitted for fully vaccinated staff, spectators and participants. All premises will operate at 1 person per 4sqm indoors and 1 person per 2sqm outdoors. People under the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated are allowed unaccompanied in their workplaces and all outdoor settings, but must be with a fully vaccinated member of their household in hospitality venues (unless collecting takeaways), entertainment facilities, major recreation facilities and places of worship. Craig Roberts, General Manager for Drowning Prevention and Education at Royal Life Saving said "We welcome this revised postion frI’m the NSW Government. This is an excellent outcome for the NSW Community allowing children and adults to get back into water and enrol in essential swimming and water safety lessons before the summer season begins". "This is a much needed boost for the Aquatic Industry with an estimated 25,000 staff and 250 facilities now able to open thier doors in October." For the latest information please visit the NSW Government Website

Royal Life Saving last week advised industry into the fact that we were seeking clarification regarding learn to swim for outdoor pools. We have been back and forward with the NSW Office of Sport and NSW Health on behalf of the industry. This has now been clarified and is as follows: A NSW Health Spokesperson has said: Outdoor Pools "Outdoor public swimming pools in stay at home areas and areas of concern opened on Monday 27 September with a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place. NSW Health has worked with the Office of Sport and the Office of Local Government, as well as a range of peak industry groups, to develop a safety plan to help outdoor swimming pools reopen. The safety plan sets out what pool operators need to do to fulfil their obligations under public health orders and minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on their premises, such as ensuring 1.5 metres physical distancing wherever possible and preventing overcrowding at the pool. Pool patrons are subject to the existing rules on outdoor recreation and exercise. There may be groups of up to five people from different households, not including children 12 and under, if all people who are at least 16 years in the group are fully vaccinated. Otherwise, groups are limited to 2. Learn to swim classes may take place in accordance with these rules on outdoor recreation and exercise. The safety plan is available here " What does this mean for outdoor operators: Complete your Safety Plan Ensure Physical Distancing, Hygiene, Ventilation and all other COVID Safety Practices are in place Learn to Swim is permitted under the rule that up to 5 fully vaccinated people at a time over 16 years of age) N.B. "Even though the 5 person limit on gatherings does not include children aged 12 or under, the rule is not intended as a means to allow large gatherings of children for the purposes of exercise or outdoor recreation." "Given the severity of the outbreak and the significant continued risk of transmission presented by the delta COVID-19 variant it is NSW Health’s and NSW Education’s strong recommendation that parents and carers keep their children at home. This is reflected in announcements from the Premier, NSW Chief Medical Officer and NSW Education that the delta COVID-19 variant is very easily transmitted and the high number of infections occurring in children who then pass it on to the household". Indoor Pools "Under the NSW Government’s roadmap, indoor pools will be allowed to reopen from 1 December 2021, with the one person per 2sqm rule. A number of factors are considered when assessing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in indoor settings, including the ability of people to wear masks, the likelihood of people congregating in close proximity, and the use of the facilities by children who are unable to be vaccinated at this time. Vaccination rates among the broader community is also a key consideration in assessing the risk of transmission in indoor settings. All indoor venues are required to fulfil their obligations under public health orders and minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on their premises". What does this mean for indoor operators: Complete your Safety Plan Ensure Physical Distancing, Hygiene, Ventillation and COVID Safety Practices are in place After 1 December Operators will be permitted to open Indoor Swimming Pools with the one person per 2sqm rule including learn to swim and squad training. Royal Life Saving notes that within the NSW Governments Roadmap to freedom unveiled for the fully vaccinated Published: 9 Sep 2021 Released by: The Premier, Deputy Premier this Media Release identified the 70% double dose milestone indicates that "Gyms and indoor recreation facilities can open under the 1 person per 4sqm rule and can offer classes for up to 20 people who are double vaccinated." We are continuing to actively engage with the NSW Office of Sport and NSW Health to further clarify these matters on behalf of the industry.

The brand new Swim Teacher infant and toddler course is a nationally recognised course for Swim Teachers looking to gain specialist knowledge in teaching infants and toddlers. The Infant & Toddler course will deliver the skills and knowledge required to create activities for the development of infants (over six (6) months of age), toddlers and care givers in an aquatic environment with communication techniques suited for this age range. It will ensure that work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures, and best practice principles of aquatic activities. The Infant & Toddler program supports The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework which is a structured and consistent understanding of swimming and water safety education across Australia, providing the development of water familiarisation, exploration and water safety skills. It is assumed that participants are sufficiently physically fit and healthy to undertake this course. You are required to communicate and demonstrate the activity or skill you are wishing your students to perform. Duration The course will take approximately 6 hours (theory online), plus minimum 12 hours mentored practical teaching and on the job workbook to be completed and obtain your qualification. Topics include: Legal, ethical and organisational requirements and responsibilitie Plan, deliver and review a lesson Conditions, factors and external influences that effect participants undertaking a skill Temperament and personality characteristics of infants and toddlers Developmental stages of infants and toddlers Aquatic activities and games to facilitate motor, cognitive and personal development in infants and toddlers Appropriate use, care and ongoing maintenance of relevant equipment and resources. Develop and implement activity plans with infants, toddlers and caregivers in aquatic activities using games and activities. Communication techniques suited to infants and toddlers Course Details Course Cost: $150.00 Pre-requisite: Reasonable communication, swimming & fitness is required Course Length: 4-5 hours flexible online delivery, an additional min 12hours mentoring with an on the job workbook to be completed. Minimum Age: 16 years old Validity: 3 years 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. Assessments To gain the Swim Teacher – Infants & Toddler accreditation, the following assessment components must be satisfactorily completed: · On-line theory assessment (completed prior to completing the practical hours and workbook). · Practical on the job teaching hours in a learn to swim environment signed off by a workplace supervisor · On the job workbook to be completed, signed off by a workplace supervisor and submitted to be assessed by a Cert IV T&A Course Requirements This interactive course is delivered in a blended format, it requires the completion of a self paced online knowledge component followed by practical hours and on the job workbook. Outcomes The Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher course contains units of competency which are nationally recognised from the SIS 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: SISCAQU011 - Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment In addition, successful candidates will also attain: Swim Teacher Licence For the successful completion of the online components of the course, candidates are required to complete on-the-job workbook and teaching hours in a range of teaching conditions in order to obtain this qualification on their Swim Teacher Licence. This on-the-job assessment ensures the Swim Teacher is able to apply the skills learnt in the training course at their place of employment. The on-the-job component needs to be signed off by a workplace supervisor and uploaded to their online course for marking. More information on who can be a workplace supervisor is provided in the on the job workplace booklet. COVID-19 Information: In order to make sure we are conducting training as safely as possible, and to protect our learners and trainers, Royal Life Saving has implemented some changes to the way we facilitate our Face to Face workshops. We have: · Made hand hygiene facilities available at our training venues; · Increased cleaning frequencies and standards for general spaces and equipment; · Decreased group sizes; Introduced physical distancing as per current Government restrictions; and · Mandated the completion of Infection Control learning modules for all staff and trainers. Before attending a Face to face workshop, please consider your health and others'. Please do not attend your chosen course if you are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms. At your course you can expect: · To be asked to complete a Verbal Health Assessment, and Temperature check; · To be asked to wash/ sanitise your hands prior to entering the training space; · To be provided adequate personal space in order to maintain required physical distances from others; · To perform practical assessment tasks on yourself or on a manikin (not on others); · To be asked to excuse yourself from the training space if you declare yourself to be unwell, or begin displaying flu-like signs; · To be asked to wash/sanitise your hands before leaving the workshop. These changes will help to keep everybody safe and they form part of our Terms and Conditions for participation. If you think you may have any difficulty complying with these changes, please contact your local Royal Life Saving office at your earliest convenience. Book into a course Now!

Droughts, Fires and Covid have impacted the Swim School Industry over the past 2-3 year more than we could have ever imagined. A significant loss in income, staffing and financial support has seen a resilient aquatic industry pull through, but only just. Now with the support of the Government, Royal Life Saving has launched a brand-new Partnership Program to support Swim Schools get back on their feet and get swimmers in their door! “Our Swim School Partnership is a hub of people, resources, and offerings brought together to give you everything you need to build and deliver successful solutions for you and/or your customers” said Craig Roberts, General Manager of Royal Life Saving. “The new Swim School Partnership extends on the work with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework to deliver a Swim Teacher Development Framework and a Swim School Excellence Framework and a range of supporting resources so that Swim Schools have what they need at their fingertips”. The Swim School Partnership also offer aquatic facilities the opportunity to take advantage of the new recently revitalised Swim and Survive Program from Royal Life Saving. The Online and innovative solution provides swim schools with the following: Includes: · Access to free and heavily discounted Swim Teacher Courses · Access to the new Swim School Excellence Guideline · Access to the new Swim Teacher Development Guidelines · Access to a library of over 45 Teaching Videos (and growing) · Access to over 50 new Teaching Activities and Games for Swim Teachers · Access to an extensive range of marketing resources · Access to a dedicated Swim School Forum · Access to resources, tips and techniques on implementing Child Safety provisions within your Aquatic Facility · Access to free online education programs for Children aged 3 years to 15 years of age all aligned to the curriculum, syllabus and milestones on the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Craig Roberts said, “Royal Life Saving is committed to driving a strong direction and level of support with the swim school industry to make life that little bit easier”. “We have engaged industry, we have listened, we have learnt and we intend to continue to work with you for a stronger more vibrant industry”. To view the Latest Swim School Partnership Program visit PARTNERS | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) Swim School Partnership enquiries swimandsurvive@royalnsw.com.au

The Great Reshuffle: The Future of Work Organisations are rethinking their entire working models, cultures, and values. In tandem, employees are reevaluating how and why they work, looking for greater flexibility and personal fulfillment. This month we look at courses that focus on the future of our work environment as we prepare to re-enter the workplace as restrictions start to ease. Hybrid / Blended Work Environment Whilst our facilities remain closed, it is hard to keep your team members engaged and feeling connected. This course will teach you how to apply the principles of coaching and organisational psychology to maintain connections and keep your team members engaged in a virtual work environment. Course Length: 41 minutes Skills covered: Employee engagement | Virtual teams Link: (21) Building connection and engagement in virtual teams (linkedin.com) Building your visibility as an online leader In our industry, many of our workforce tend to carry out our day-to-day duties with only a select few team members. It is paramount therefore that as a leader, your team see you show up and provide reassurance – now more than ever. This course will cover key strategies how to boost your visibility when working with remote teams. Course length: 31 minutes Skills covered: Virtual management | Personal Branding | Virtual Teams | Team Leadership Link: (21) Increasing your visibility when you are a remote leader (linkedin.com) Supporting your team as offices reopen As we move closer to that magic date when our venues are able to reopen, returning to work for our workforce may still present it’s challenges. The ‘new normal’ means we need to develop new and improved strategies for going forward. This team will help assist the development of an action plan to help your team quickly adapt the next time they are faced with the unexpected. Course length: 35 minutes Skills Covered: Team leadership Link: (21) Answering commonly asked questions (linkedin.com) Employee Engagement and Retention What is employee engagement? This course will present strategies to attract, hire and retain quality employees, and more importantly, how to measure and evaluate your effectiveness sin engagement. The Learning objectives for this course include: · Exercising discretionary effort · Attracting engaged employees · Assessing the fit of employees · Making onboarding more engaging · Learning from new employees · Provide opportunities for career growth · Clarifying objectives · Measuring engagement using surveys · Being present for employees · Driving engagement with fun Course Length: 1 hr 22 minutes Skills Covered: Employee Engagement Link: (21) Engagement = success (linkedin.com) How leaders can motivate others by creating meaning It is reported that up to 70% of today’s workforce is disengaged. In the current climate this is likely to be much higher with such a large proportion of our workforce currently stood down or on reduced hours. This course teaches leaders how to motivate their teams by creating meaning. Learn how to define a shared purpose, provide opportunities for growth, create a learning environment, grant autonomy, and more. Course Length: 35 minutes Skills Covered: Employee Engagement | People Management | Leadership Link: (21) Why meaning matters for motivation (linkedin.com) Redesigning how we work in 2021 2021 has certainly faced us with some very difficult choices about work. Many have been stood down, many have had to make the call to stand down their team. Most importantly we have had to manage how we are able to blend our work and home lives in a sustainable way. This course offers guidelines for making strategic and human-centered choices to redesign how people work together at your organisation. This course explains how to reimagine leadership practices, help your employees feel supported and safe, and create a resilient culture, driven by shared purpose and trust. Course length: 31 minutes Skills Covered: Workplace design | organisational culture Link: (21) Designing for success (linkedin.com)

Last week, the National Aquatic Industry Committee communicated it's confirmed renewed position on Lifeguard qualification/licence extensions. The committee endorsed the following: Extension periods for Pool Lifeguards now mirror the length of their associated lockdown (example: 12 week lockdown equals 12 week extension) Extension periods for Swim Teachers remain at a maximum of 4 weeks where the Swim Teacher has been in lockdown for a period of 7 days or more Extension periods for Aquatic Program Instructors remain at a maximum of 4 weeks where the instructor has been in lockdown for a period of 7 days or more All extension periods will commence from the date aquatic facilities are able to reopen. NSW has been harshly affected by this second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and this announcement was welcomed by an industry desperate to get back on it's feet. Craig Roberts, General Manager of Drowning Prevention and Education at Royal Life Saving NSW said "The National Aquatic Industry Committee's statement and renewed position has provided some reassurance across the sector. Pool managers and their teams can now plan a little more confidently knowing that the requirements for requalification are more flexible." Royal Life Saving is planning for the increased demand in training and update courses once Government vaccination targets are met and communities start to open back up again across NSW and the ACT. Penny Hodgers, General Manager of Capability and Capacity at Royal Life Saving NSW said, "Royal Life Saving has training opportunities already scheduled until the end of the year. We strongly encourage all affected Lifeguards and Swim Teachers to book into an update course as soon as it is practical to do so. Our fee-free transfer policy will ensure nobody who has to reschedule a course due to COVID will be financially penalised". With the majority of centres expected to reopen at similar times, those who leave their qualification renewal until the last minute may experience fewer course options. CLICK HERE to read more about the extensions and view the full position statement.

Royal Life Saving is looking forward to a summer back by the pool and our beautiful Australian waterways. We are planning for the return of our vacation swimming and water safety programs in January 2022, only this season we have a new and improved program on offer! Royal Life Saving’s new and improved SwimVAC program is a Swimming and Water Safety holiday program that runs over either 5 or 10 days. Aligned to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, SwimVAC programs encompass nationally recognised swimming and water safety benchmarks teaching swimming and personal safety skills to children of all skill abilities. ​ SwimVAC is targeted at children 3 years and up with the aim of getting as many children as possible to the 6 and 12 year old national benchmarks for swimming and water safety. For more information on the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework click here Swimming and Water Safety Framework | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) An extension lifesaving vacation program is also now available for higher level swimmers and is also aligned to the National framework. Registrations are now open for aquatic facilities and swim schools to partner in the states largest school holiday program for Swimming and Water Safety. Benefits of hosting a SwimVac Program include: ​ A nationally accredited Swimming and Water Safety program suitable to children of all ability levels Aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Specialised curriculum documents, lesson plans, and certificates created by Royal Life Saving Increase access to aquatic participation for children in the community Employment for local Swimming Teachers Training and upskilling of all teachers delivering the program Attraction of new or returning customers to your facility Access to the SwimVAC marketing kit Access to support through our RLS Swimming and Water Safety Team Association with Royal Life Saving NSW ACT TAS Ongoing support past the 2 week program if you sign up to become a Partner with RLS For more information on hosting and registering for a SwimVAC program in January 2022 click here: SwimVac | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au)

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

NSW families with children aged 3 to 6 years will have access to a brand new $44 million swimming and water safety voucher initiative as part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to water safety and active participation. “We fully support the NSW Government in the roll out of this new Swimming and Water Safety voucher program. Our research shows us that across the state, only 35% of the 3-6 year age group are currently attending learn to swim lessons. Affordability has been a real barrier for a lot of families. Royal Life Saving will continue working with Government and industry to ensure that no child misses out on such vital life skills as swimming and water safety.” Michael Ilinsky, CEO of Royal Life Saving NSW said. After working closely with the NSW Government over the past 12 months on a range of water safety initiatives, Royal Life Saving NSW welcomed the announcement today from NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, and NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. "Importantly, every parent should enjoy the peace of mind their child will be safe in and around the water, with the new voucher program helping to achieve this. “Ultimately this is the type of support that will not only save people money, it could help save lives” – NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet. “Families across NSW will be able to use these vouchers when they enrol their children in swimming lessons, helping to ensure every NSW child has access to quality swimming and water safety education before they start school.” – NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. Royal Life Saving NSW General Manager of Drowning Prevention and Education, Craig Roberts, said the voucher program is an imperative step towards achieving the benchmarks set within National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. “The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework identifies key milestones for Australian children at ages 6, 12 and 17 years,” Mr Roberts said. “At 6 years of age, every child should be able to exit and enter the water unassisted, float and recover to stand, and perform a specified survival sequence. Without the opportunity to participate and practice these skills, the benchmarks within the framework cannot be realised, making the NSW Government’s water safety lesson voucher program an integral step to reducing drownings across the state.” Mr Ilinsky added that the expected increase in participation would also benefit local pools and swim schools with a boost for local jobs. “The aquatic recreation industry has suffered over the past couple of years with interruptions to business from bushfires and the global Covid-19 pandemic. The participation stimulus generated from the new swimming and water safety voucher program will mean more qualified Swim Teachers for our swim schools, and more professional Pool Lifeguards for our swimming pools. Royal Life Saving will continue to support industry with the provision of quality, innovative training solutions across the sector, with new professional development and specialisation courses in the pipeline.” Mr Ilinsky said. NSW families can hope to hear more about the rollout of the new swimming and water safety voucher program in coming weeks, with access to vouchers expected in early 2022. *Read NSW Government Media Release here: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/kids-dive-into-learn-to-swim-voucher-program

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!

The National Aquatic Industry Committee has today released a new Position Statement regarding re-accreditation and licensing for Pool Lifeguards and Swim Teachers. Further information regarding the application process for candidates who are due for renewal will be communicated by Royal Life Saving NSW in the coming weeks. Due to the anticipated increased demand for course booking from September, Royal Life Saving advises candidates book ahead into courses now to avoid missing out once restrictions are lifted. View the Full Position statement :

Can you help a newly skilled worker become a valued part of the team? Newly trained and qualified employees need dedicated on-the-job support when they arrive to your workplace. They rely on more experienced mentors to guide them through the intricacies of their new position, and need time and exposure to different types of working scenarios in order to build their confidence and competence. As a qualified Royal Life Saving Workplace Assessor you can be part of the driving force within the aquatic industry that assists these new employees to be the best they can be for your team, and your patrons. RLS Workplace Supervisors are the link between the real world and a theoretical one. They’re industry people who guide the newly skilled with their knowledge and experience to go from tradesperson to craftsperson. Are you that kind of person? Can you provide instruction, guidance and encouragement at the right times? Can you help a newly skilled worker become a valued part of the team? A Workplace Supervisor is an important link in the leadership team. One that comes with responsibility and a good dose of satisfaction. So, what do you need? Well, what you DON’T need is a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing. What you do need is experience and the ability to guide and manage staff along in their development to gain a Licence in the following skill sets: · Pool Lifeguard · Aquatic Technical Operations · Swim Teacher You’ll be required to guide them through their workplace induction and on the job training. Important job tasks such as supervising a pool, delivering a swimming lesson, or backwashing a filter, require a suitably qualified workplace supervisor. You can imagine how hard it is to ensure quality learning without oversight by an experienced person from their workplace. Their written evidence along with your comments and oversight are then sent to an RLS assessor. Royal Life Saving offers a Workplace Supervisor program to help mentors understand the expectations and skills needed for the role. It’s a 90-minute online course with the following modules: · Mentoring in the workplace · Providing work skill instruction · Contribute to assessment Every workplace would benefit from an RLS Workplace Supervisor. If you’ve got experience that can contribute to building a greater industry workforce, this is a great place to start.

Royal Life Saving has launched its brand new VIRTUAL CLASSROOM options for CPR and First Aid training courses! This innovative 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: Enrol online Complete your E-Learning online to complete learning and theoretical assessments Join your Virtual Classroom online to complete practical assessments Requirements The new Virtual Assessment course options are facilitated using basic technology and the widely available online video meeting program: 'Microsoft Teams'. Candidates do not need to download specific software as our Virtual Classrooms can easily run from the device's browser. Candidates will simply need a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera that can be physically secured for the duration of the assessment. With these requirements met, our qualified assessors can confidently observe and assess all practical skills performed by the candidate. Course Description As with all other CPR and First Aid training courses offered by Royal Life Saving, the Virtual Classroom options cover the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations‚ include education, aquatic leisure, and a myriad of other workplace settings. Using Virtual Classrooms as part of the overall Training and Assessment delivery model allows candidates to complete the theoretical topics and assessments for their course via the Royal Life Saving E-learning Portal, and then participate in an online assessment workshop, where practical assessments will be conducted. All online learning is completed prior to attending the Virtual Classroom assessment workshop. All candidates are required to successfully complete a range of practical assessments. Pre-Course Learning Candidates will be issued the following within 48 hours of enrolment into this course: Immediate online pre-course learning access through the learner portal: https://royalnsw.app.axcelerate.com/learner CPR in Box mini manikin to be used during the online assessment workshop (Sent via post) Candidates must complete all online pre-course learning in order to be eligible to participate in the online assessment workshop. Outcomes The Virtual Classroom courses require practical application of skills and knowledge through a variety of practical scenarios that will require kneeling on the floor. In order to achieve the relevant Statement of Attainment‚ candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the described assessment conditions. Upon successful completion, candidates will be provided a Statement of Attainment with the units of competency relevant to the chosen course: CPR Course with Virtual Classroom Assessment HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation First Aid Course with Virtual Classroom Assessment HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid Renewal Candidates can confidently use Royal Life Saving's new Virtual Classroom course types to renew and refresh skills and certifications as per their workplace requirements. Specific licencing requirements relating to the embedded competencies‚ including requirements and frequencies for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority. Royal Life Saving NSW RTO 90666

The Office of Sport has a dedicated page to communicate COVID-19 advice relating to the sport and active recreation sector. Key Information includes: Latest Updates Advice for Sport and Recreation Sector Advice for Regional Areas Major Venue Advice Office of Sport https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-information NSW Government COVID advice https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

Gus Worland - Media Personality, Co-Host of Triple M's Dead Set Legends program, will join the free webinar being offered by Royal Life Saving later this month. So many in our Industry have been affected by the current Lockdowns. Extended weeks with no work, facilities closed and no apparent end in sight challenges even the strongest of people. Now, more than ever, we need to connect with our peers and check in on each other to see how we are all coping. “I want a society where everyone has a Gotcha4Life Mate. That go-to person you can open up to and rely on about anything. A world where we can seek help when life gets challenging, where we can build open and honest relationships and feel comfortable expressing ourselves, no matter what. So no one has to worry alone” Gus Worland, Founder This webinar will provide our attendees with some fantastic tools to apply to their own personal lives, as well as to provide support to their colleagues, friends and family. To register, simply click on this link: Webinar - Mental Health & Building Resilience | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au)