Inaugural ACT Lifeguard Challenge February 9th 2012

Dickson Pool will play host to the very first ACT Lifeguard Challenge competition on Thursday 9th February 2012. Royal Life Saving ACT and the local Aquatic Industry are excited to welcome the event to the capital and look forward to identifying new local talent for Lifesaving Sport.

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ACT Canberra Milk S.E.A.L.S.

The ACT Canberra Milk S.E.A.L.S. represented their Territory with pride, achieving excellent individual results and an impressive overall 5th place in the open catagory...

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Half a million young Australians at risk of drowning

The importance of swimming and water safety education has never been more pressing with 50,000 children leaving primary school every year unable to swim.

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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2011

Senator the Hon Mark Arbib, Minister for Sport launched the RLS National Drowning Report 2011 at Parliament House, Canberra. The report revealed that 315 people drowned in the past 12 months with drowning deaths at their highest level since 2003 having jumped by 11% when compared to the 5 year avg.

National Drowning Report 2011 - Overview, Report and Key Facts

ACT Primary Schools' Swim and Survive kicks off for 2011

Royal Life Saving ACT conducts 4th year of ACT Primary Schools Swim and Survive Program with record number of participating schools.

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ACT S.E.A.L.S. Do Canberra Proud at National Championships

With Personal Bests achieved by all team members, 3 of them making top 10 in the country, the ACT Canberra Milk S.E.A.L.S. have every right to hold their heads high after coming in at 5th place at the 2011 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships.

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ACT Lifesaving Team Travels to National Championships

For the first time in over 20 years the Nation's Capital will send it's finest lifesaving athletes to compete in the 2011 Australian National Pool Lifesaving Championships to be held in Brisbane, Queensland.

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ACT Adapts Well to 2011 CPR Changes

Late in 2010 the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) reviewed and relaunched it's National Guidelines for Basic Life Support. With the easy-to-learn / easy-to-teach guidelines now made even simpler, Royal Life Saving ACT is encouraging all Canberrans to update their lifesaving skills.

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Royal Life Saving ACT supports Seniors Week 2011

As part of Senior's Week, 21st March - 28th March 2011, Royal Life Saving ACT will be holding an introduction to the RLSSA Grey Medallion course at no cost to participants aged 55 and over. Bookings can be made by contacting Royal Life Saving ACT.

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RLSSA ACT Supports AUSTSWIM Splashout! Conference in Canberra, April 2011

Royal Life Saving ACT will support the NSW AUSTSWIM Regional Splashout! Conference to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport on Saturday April 16th 2011.

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Enrolments commence for ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 'NGADYUNG' Program

The Ngadyung Program works with families and individuals right across the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Community providing aquatic training from Learn-to-Swim through to Basic Rescue. Enrolments are now open for Ngadyung 2011....

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Ministers Swimming Certificate Launched in A.C.T.

The launch of the ACTs new Ministers Swim and Survive Certificate means that the goal of safe aquatic skill levels for primary aged students is one step closer.

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2010 ACT Water Safety Awards Presentation!

As the host of this year's ACT Water Safety Awards, Royal Life Saving ACT would like to congratulate all Award Nominees and Recipients on their extraordinary efforts within the Aquatic Industry over the past 12 months...

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ACT Water Smart Participation Levels Sky High for 2010

2010 has seen the highest participation levels on record for Royal Life Saving ACT primary school-based Water Smart program. Approximately 1200 students, more than a 100% increase on last year figures, took part in various lifesaving, survival and emergency care activities during terms 3 and 4.

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2010 ACT Water Safety Awards

The 2010 ACT Water Safety Awards are fast approaching with many worthy nominees in categories such as "Royal Life Saving Society's Pool Lifeguard of the Year" and "Austswim's Swim Teacher of the Year".

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Royal Life Saving Society Hosts A.C.T. Water Safety Awards

The Royal Life Saving Society Australia A.C.T. hosted the A.C.T. Water Safety Awards at the Legislative Assembly in Canberra on Tuesday 25th November and uncovered some incredible local heroes who've helped save lives and educate people in the ACT over the past 12 months.

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Keep Watch Ambassadors launch CPR in a Box

Royal Life Saving ACT are now offering a new "CPR in a Box" kit that allows you to learn CPR skills at home.

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CANBERRAN KIDS TO HAVE A SAFER SUMMER

CANBERRAN kids can look forward to safer summer after almost 4000 children completed a basic water safety course run by the Royal Life Saving Society ACT.

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POOL TRAGEDY WAKEUP CALL FOR PARENTS

The tragedy that struck a St Hubert's family late last night should be a wakeup call for parents across Australia.

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