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Christmas Greetings and Office Details
RLSSA Tasmania Branch Staff extend warm Christmas greetings to you all. Please be safe on and around the water over the Christmas/New Year break. Our Office will close 4.30pm on 22 December 2011 and will reopen at 9.00am on 3 January 2012.
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.
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard?
Please note that from 1 January 2012 you will need to have a current Apply First Aid Certificate and Bronze Medallion BEFORE commencing the Pool Lifeguard course.
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

Resource for Sale - Teacher of Swimming & Water – the Australian Way.
MEDIA RELEASE: RLST teachers vital water safety skills to young migrants
Tasmanians take home top AUSTSWIM National Awards
Endorsed Swim Schools

