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    • First AidGain the knowledge and skills to administer first aidProviding First Aid
    • ResuscitationLearn about CPR - the earliest response could save a lifePracticing resuscitation
    • Pool LifeguardAchieve this qualification to work in the aquatic industryLifeguard supervising children
    • Bronze MedallionBecome a qualified lifesaver with the Bronze MedallionPracticing rescue skills
    • Swim Teaching Enrol in an AUSTSWIM course to become a Swim TeacherTeaching children to swim
    • Pool OperationsEnhance your career building safe pool operation skillsOperating a swimming pool
    • Professional DevelopmentStay up-to-date and keep pace with the aquatic industryProviding customer service at the pool
    First Aider putting on a slingRoyal Life Saving believes everyone can be a lifesaver. Whether as a responsible member of the community or for a lifesaving career, the skills you learn are skills for life.
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  • Families
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    We want you to be safe when you’re at home, at the local pool, or out & about. Our courses, programs & resources are designed to keep your family safe, no matter where you are
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  • Schools
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      • Activities and Equipment
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    Lifesaving can take you from the classroom to the pool to anywhere there is water. Royal Life Saving offers custom programs and resources designed specifically for schools.
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  • Aquatic
    • Pool Lifeguards
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      • State of the Industry
    Lifeguards, swim teachers and facility managers all have important jobs ensuring the safety of others. Learn more about careers, professional development and resources here
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  • About
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    Royal Life Saving is active across Australia serving the community for the past 118yrs. Royal Life Saving works to prevent drowning and facilitate healthy active lifestyles.
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    Whatever your information requirements are you will find countless tips, facts, checklists and general research information regarding water safety here
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  • Programs
    • Keep Watch
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      • Keep Watch Lifestages
        • Keep Watch 0 - 12 Months
        • Keep Watch 12-36 Months
        • Keep Watch 3 - 5 Years
        • Keep Watch 6 - 10 Years
        • Keep Watch 11 - 16 Years
      • Keep Watch @ Bath Time
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      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Home Pool Safety
      • Home Pool Safety App
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      • Pool Toys Safety
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      • Supervise
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      • Fact Sheets
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    • Swim and Survive
      • Swim School Locator
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      • State and Territory Activities
        • ACT Primary Schools Program
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        • NT VACSWIM
      • Kids Zone
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      • Program Content
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    • NT Water Safety Awareness Program
    • NT Sunday Lifesaving Program
    Our programs have been developed so all Australian's can have the awareness, skills and knowledge to safely participate in a range of aquatic activities.
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  • Sport
    • Pool Lifesaving Sport
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    • International Events
      • Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships
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      • Arafura Games
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      • International Sport Development
    • Representative Teams
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    No matter what your age is or how well you swim, there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to enjoy and learn with Pool Lifesaving.
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    You can make a real difference by helping us to implement and deliver water safety education programs across Australia.
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NSW Pool Register - Be Pool Safe

BE POOL SAFE

Sign up to the new NSW Swimming Pool Register from 29 April 2013.
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Keep Watch Home Pool Safety

To make things easier for pool owners, a free Home Pool Safety App is now available.
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Training

Whether as a responsible community member or lifesaving career, the skills you learn are skills for life.
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National Drowning Report

284 people drowned in Australia in 2011/12. 232 (82%) were Male and 52 (18%) were Female.
Find out more about National Drowning Report
No Child Should Miss Out on Learning to Swim and Survive

No Child Should Miss Out

Please sign our petition to get compulsory swimming and water safety lessons back into Primary Schools
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Lifeguard supervising swimmers

Connecting Pool Lifeguards

The Australian Lifeguard Network provides opportunities for Pool Lifeguards to connect with each other
Find out more about Connecting Pool Lifeguards

Community Lifesaver

Stephanie, Community Lifesaver. "I did a First Aid Course so I would know what to do in an emergency"
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Global Drowning Fund

More than 200,000 children drown across Asia every year. Learn how we're making a difference
Find out more about Global Drowning Fund

Training

Everyone can be a lifesaver. Whether as a responsible member of the community or for a lifesaving career, the skills you learn are skills for life.

Home Pool

The home pool is a place of fun and enjoyment. However it is a location with a high risk of drowning, particularly for children.

Resources

We have an extensive range of resources and information to keep you and the community safe when you’re in, on, or around the water.

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Who we are

Turning Everyday People Into Community Lifesavers

Royal Life Saving is focused on reducing drowning and promoting healthy, active and skilled communities through innovative, reliable, evidence based advocacy; strong and effective partnerships and quality programs, products and services.

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News & Events

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  • Rescue 2012 Aust Teams Rescue 2014 Australian Lifesaving Team Head Coach Announced – All roads lead to France 2014 22/05/2013
  • Be Pool Safe Initiative calls for backyard pool owners across NSW to help save lives and “Be Pool Safe” ... 28/04/2013
  • Image of young kids learning to swim AUSTSWIM & Royal Life Saving to Conduct a National Survey on Swimming and Water Safety 12/04/2013
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Events

  • AquaFutures Conference Aquafutures International Conference - SeaWorld 2013 - The Future of the Aquatics Industry 09/08/2013
  • RLSS Commonwealth Championships 2013 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2013 - Canberra ACT 04/09/2013
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Kids Zone

Kids Zone

Be water smart! Fun water safety games, puzzles, activities and competitions.

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Community Development

Community Development

See how our programs are strengthening Australia’s at-risk communities.

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International Programs

International Programs

Royal Life Saving is helping reduce the high rate of drowning in developing countries.

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Get all your water safety, education and aquatics equipment and resources through our online shop.

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National Parters

Australian Government Uncle Tobies PoolWerx - The healthy pool people Austswim ILS Commonwealth Life Saving

State Partners

  • Canberra Labor Club Canberra Labor Club working with the Royal Life Saving Society - ACT
  • Office of Sport and Recreation TAS Sport and Recreation... working with Royal Life Saving Society - Tasmania
  • Tasmanian Community Fund Community Fund supporting Royal Life Saving Society - Tasmania
  • ACT Government ACT Government working with Royal Life Saving Society - ACT
  • Tasmania Government Tasmania Government working with Royal Life Saving Society - Tasmania
  • Canberra Milk Canberra Milk supporting Royal Life Saving Society - ACT
  • NSW Sport and Recreation Sport and Recreation... working with Royal Life Saving Society - NSW
  • NT Government NT Government working with Royal Life Saving Society - NT

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