Royal Life Saving newshttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.aspLantern CMSFri, 3 Feb 2012 17:51:08 GMTFri, 3 Feb 2012 17:51:08 GMTOperation 10,000 launches this Sunday 5 February in Sydney and will be live for 10,000 minutes. Operation 10,000 has been developed by UNCLE TOBYS to help Royal Life Saving raise awareness and funds to provide FREE Swim & Survive lessons for 10,000 children who would otherwise miss out.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1547Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:49:33 GMTA 66-year-old man has died while attempting to cross a flooded road at Grafton yesterday. Royal Life Saving is urging extreme caution after the worst floods in over 35 years hit Northern NSW.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1546Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:19:21 GMTAUSTSWIM and Royal Life Saving Society - Australia are conducting a survey for Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety. By participating in this survey teachers will be commenting on the development of swimming and water safety skills of children and the content of Swimming and Water Safety Programs. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1545Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:40:39 GMTA big congratulations to past RLSSA national president, Shayne Baker OAM on receiving an Order of Australia in the recent Australia Day Honours list. This is a wonderful recognition of the tremendous work that Shayne has contributed to Royal Life Saving over a long period.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1544Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:20:36 GMTDickson 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1543Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:23:23 GMTThe 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...http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7C8B37EF-E7E5-4570-AC11-FCDEE2BE1F7ETue, 31 Jan 2012 13:21:47 GMTRoyal Life Saving would like to thank Belgravia Leisure whose generosity is ensuring many Australian kids receive quality swimming and water safety lessons. Belgravia Leisure has donated 1,000 Swim and Survive courses towards the Swim and Survive Fund. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1541Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:28:57 GMTFamilies got the chance to meet Olympic swimming star and UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador Emily Seebohm at the Active Family Fun Day hosted at Adelaide Aquatic Centre on Sunday 29 January. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1540Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:50:25 GMTHi! I'm Lochie the Lifeguard. Check out the new Kids Zone at Swim and Survive to learn all about staying safe in the water this summer. While you're there, you can play some fun games, do some colouring in, take an adventure in the Story Machine, and test your water safety knowledge! http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1539Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:03:30 GMTLearn more about Water Safety this Saturday 21 January (10am-4pm) with Royal Life Saving at Orange's own Lake Canobolas. Royal Life Saving will share some important water safety techniques amongst a variety of fun family activities. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1538Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:57:33 GMTWith recent drowning deaths in NSW dominating the press over the Christmas break, and with almost a third of all adult drowning deaths in NSW involving alcohol, Royal life Saving has called on people not to drink before swimming this Australia Day.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1537Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:48:15 GMT54 people - almost half of them children - have been saved from near-drowning since the start of January in NSW. Support The Daily Telegraph's campaign to make CPR compulsory in schools.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1536Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:43:13 GMTNSW has taken the Interstate Overall title at the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2012!Congratulations to all competitors on three days of fantastic competition! Full results from Day 3 and the Overall Trophy Holders are now available to download.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/318-australian-champs.asp?intSiteID=1Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:50:26 GMTCongratulations to all competitors on Day 2 of APLSC 2012! Fantastic performances by all! Winners from the SERC were - U16 NSW, U19 Enfield and Open - VIC! Full results from Day 2 are now available to download.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1D07E08C-D94E-4EE9-A63C-ADCC99D0F571Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:10 GMTA great day of racing at the APLSC2012. Results for Day One are now available to download. Congratulations to all Under 14 competitors inparticular winners Jarad Everett-Quitadamo and Sophie Richardson.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1D07E08C-D94E-4EE9-A63C-ADCC99D0F571Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:21 GMTAustralia's top lifesavers will gather in Adelaide this January for the prestigious Australian Pool Life Saving Championships. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1530Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:04:31 GMTEvery year, approximately five children drown and nearly 50 are hospitalised due to bathtub drowning incidents. Please keep bath time safe and fun by following these four simple tips...http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1528Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:51:08 GMTIf you're going to be near water these holidays, why not take a few moments to assess your new surroundings to see how water safe they are. Here are just a few things you can check....http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1527Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:49 GMTSeason's greetings and best wishes for 2012! A big thank you to all our supporters.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1526Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:29:51 GMTHolidays are a great time to relax, unwind and forget the stresses of the year that was. We at Royal Life Saving would like to wish you a well-deserved holiday but we'd also like to urge everyone to play it safe over the Christmas break.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1525Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:30:02 GMTAlcohol contributes to at least 20% of all adult drowning deaths. For those aged 15-29, it's above 40%. Alcohol & water don't mix.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1524Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:31 GMTRoyal Life Saving wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Make sure you take the necessary measures to stay safe whether you are at the beach, pool, ocean or river. For more information on how to safe in, on or around water, click on the read more link.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3D4F8BC9-3334-40B6-AB6F-777D20C627ADTue, 3 Jan 2012 09:15:48 GMT107 people lost their lives as a result of drowning across the state during the year 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. an increase in drowning deaths in NSW which has prompted a warning from Royal Life Saving to take care in, on or around water to ensure there are not more tragic drowning deaths. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1522Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:40:53 GMTRLSSA 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1521Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:01:03 GMTBuying the right present for your friends and family can get tricky. But it shouldn't be a life or death decision. If you're thinking about getting someone you love an inflatable pool or pool toys this Christmas, please think again. Here's why....http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1520Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:45:33 GMTWhen young Liam Cox decided to go fishing on Australia Day 2011, he had no idea that his decision would lead to him and his brothers saving the life of four-year-old Lachlan McKeown.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1519Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:05 GMT31 heroes were presented a Royal Life Saving Commendation Award for their efforts in providing life saving assistance to another person in need.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1518Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:32:06 GMTBecause of their smaller size, many people assume that wading pools are a lot safer than standard home pools. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1515Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:18 GMTFamilies are invited to come and meet UNCLE TOBYS Ambassadors Eamon Sullivan, Grant Hackett and Cate Campbell at the Active Family Fun Days in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland on Sunday 4 December. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1514Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:16:34 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia has today launched the Australian Lifeguard Network - a new online community for Pool Lifeguards and aquatic professionals in Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1513Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:52 GMTThe importance of swimming and water safety education has never been more pressing with 50,000 children leaving primary school every year unable to swim. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1511Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:18:00 GMTFamilies will be able to meet Olympic swimming star and UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador Eamon Sullivan at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence on Sunday 27 November from 11:00am.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1510Fri, 2 Dec 2011 17:09:33 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society's Aquatic Safety Training Academy (ASTA) takes SILVER at the 2011 NSW Sports Safety Awards held last Friday. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1509Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:05:44 GMTRegistrations are now open for the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2012 to be held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Oaklands Park, Adelaide, South Australia from Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 January 2012. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/318-australian-champs.aspFri, 9 Dec 2011 11:16:05 GMTDue to popular demand, Royal Life Saving NSW is able to continue this amazing special on the HeartStart Defibrillator Training model. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1507Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:33:12 GMTFamilies get the chance to meet Olympic swimming star and UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador Cate Campbell at the Swim and Survive Active Family Fun Days to be hosted at North Lakes and Cleveland Aquatic Centres on Sunday 20 November. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1506Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:06:52 GMT19th - 23rd December 2011http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=52C5EEE3-6EA2-4C24-95A8-4BA958ABA2DBMon, 30 Jan 2012 12:28:51 GMTWell done to the staff from the SA Branch who participated in Recreation SA's Girls Day Out canoe paddle on Sunday 30th Oct 2011. The morning was a lot of fun, with funds raised going to the Cancer Council for cancer research to help with gynaecological or breast cancer each year.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1503Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:29:12 GMT2010-2011 was a landmark year for Royal Life Saving. It was a year when RLSSA took to the international stage and engaged with world leading experts. Download the report and read all about the highlights and activities from all program sectors and an overview from each State Branch. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1502Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:07:19 GMT28 children under 5 lost their lives to drowning in the past 12 months and in 9 years almost 300 children under 5 have drowned. Royal Life Saving says we all have to do more and warns child drowning is simply not reducing fast enough.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1500Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:23:16 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Les Mole was elected National President at the 22 October 2011 meeting of the Board.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1499Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:08:12 GMTPool Lifesaving has now commenced in the new aquatic facility in Alice Springs.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1498Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:23:52 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia hosted the 13th Australian Masters Games Pool Lifesaving Competition on Monday 10 October 2011 at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Congratulations to all competitors who participated on the day and thank you to all officials involved. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/386-rlssport-news.aspTue, 22 Nov 2011 17:08:44 GMTPlease 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1496Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:38:09 GMTThe Aquatic Safety Training Academy (ASTA) in Seven Hills is excited to announce new Learn to Swim Gift Vouchers available for purchase. These Gift Vouchers are for children to learn to swim in the Accredited Swim and Survive program at the ASTA and are a perfect gift for young children. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1495Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:16:56 GMTThe report analyses the results of 186 Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments (AFSA), to gain a measure of the current state of Australia's aquatic industry. The results demonstrated an overall improvement with mean compliance of 83.6 per cent in 2011 when compared to previous years. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A040CA33-8389-4039-920A-FFE4320C81A2Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:14:09 GMTAUSTSWIM - Teacher of Adults CourseRoyal Life Saving Tasmania are pleased to be able to offer the AUSTWIM Teacher of Adults course in Hobart on 26 & 27 November 2011.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1492Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:03:58 GMTAustralia has retained their crown of Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Champions, fending off stiff competition from South Africa and England.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1491Wed, 2 Nov 2011 17:10:31 GMTCommunity Safety Initiatives throughout NSW proudly supported by Castle Hill RSL, Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club, Parramatta Leagues Club, Riverwood Legion Club, Seven Hills- Toongabbie RSL Club, Canterbury- Hurlstone Park RSL Club, Orange Ex-Services Club and Wests Mayfield. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1490Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:07:02 GMTAs a proud partner of Royal Life Saving's Keep Watch program, PoolWerx will be raising awareness about child drowning across Australia this Sunday 25 September with the PoolWerx National Van Run. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1489Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:40:09 GMTRoyal Life Saving NT invite you to read and enjoy the many wonderful experiences of water safety education and programs that are happening accross the Territory.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=960825DF-1482-43CA-B46B-A1B92056BBDFWed, 1 Feb 2012 15:27:10 GMTSenator 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=178394EC-C530-4CD6-A667-FC849FC61DEFWed, 21 Dec 2011 17:09:04 GMTKeep up to date with all things 'lifesaving' by becoming a friend of Royal Life Saving's new Facebook page.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1485Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:12:46 GMTAs the weather warms up, pools and leisure centres will be busy hiring and training pool lifeguards, so if you're looking for a job this summer that will challenge and reward you, read on to find out why Pool Lifeguarding might be the job for you. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1484Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:29:50 GMTBackyard pools and spas that turn green over the winter months present a death trap to young children. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1483Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:30:41 GMTIf you're looking for a job that challenges and rewards you, read on to find out why Pool Lifeguarding might be the job for you. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1482Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:25 GMTAs the weather warms up, pools and leisure centres will be busy hiring and training pool lifeguards, so if you're looking for a job this summer that will challenge and reward you, read on to find out why Pool Lifeguarding might be the job for you.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1481Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:13:19 GMTExciting news and developments for Swim and Survive Partners in South Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1480Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:29:52 GMTIS YOUR FACILITY MEETING STAFF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS? This training program has been designed for those responsible for overseeing the day to dayoperations. of the facility e.g. Shift or Duty Manager. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1479Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:07:04 GMTBackyard pools and spas that turn green over the winter months present a death trap to young children. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1478Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:08:19 GMTCPR is a skill for life, and once learnt you will be better equipped to respond to emergency situations. Enrol in a CPR course today. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1477Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:21:05 GMTPresentations from the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 are now available online and will be a valuable resource for all those working in drowning prevention. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1476Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:12:27 GMTWould you like to use your skills and experience to volunteer in a developing country? Find out more, by clicking the link below. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1475Thu, 8 Sep 2011 17:15:22 GMTPool Life Saving in Darwin will recommence on the 1st February 2012, 6pm-7pm at Casuarina Pool. Pre-requisite of Level 4 in the swim and survive programhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=671C1229-8A9D-46B0-8E85-93B2FEEE17BCWed, 1 Feb 2012 15:23:16 GMTCPR is a skill for life, and once learnt you will be better equipped to respond to emergency situations. Enrol in a CPR course today. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1471Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:20:56 GMTRoyal Life Saving ACT conducts 4th year of ACT Primary Schools Swim and Survive Program with record number of participating schools.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1470Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:45:41 GMTThe Grey Medallion is a water safety and lifesaving skills program which aims to reduce drowning deaths of older Australians and encourage a healthy, independent and active lifestyle. Aquatic Centre's are encouraged to offer the Grey Medallion to help achieve this aim! http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1469Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:30:23 GMTThe Safety Show Sydney is the largest workplace health and safety Trade Show. This year Royal Life Saving Society NSW in conjunction with Laerdal, will be displaying their latest range of products and services. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1467Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:30:01 GMTFor Sale at the discounted price of $25 each. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1464Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:01:05 GMTRoyal Life Saving Tasmania is conducting a series of water safety sessions for a group of migrant young people. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1463Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:51:03 GMTWith New South Wales experiencing heavy rain in the last 48 hours and more expected, Royal Life Saving is urging caution around all waterways to prevent drowning tragedies from occurring. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1462Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:45:52 GMTRoyal Life Saving Tasmania will be holding Bronze Medallion and Pool Life Guard Instructor Updates in September and October to reaccredit and update instructors and to explain changes to the program.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1461Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:05:28 GMTJohn Rigby and Jill Bell received top honours at the 2011 National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards Dinner on Saturday 16th July 2011 at the Radisson Resort, Gold Coast, Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1460Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:29:10 GMTCheck out the new Royal Life Saving Society - Tasmania community service announcement on our Media page. Click the link below to listenhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=CD0EE994-A48D-4D09-940F-82B2533B3498Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:02:39 GMTCongratulations to John Rigby on being nominated for the 2011 National Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM Award. The presentation ceremony will be held at the National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards Dinner on Saturday 16th July 2011 at the Radisson Resort, Gold Coast, Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1458Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:02:16 GMTRoyal Life Saving invites you to read and enjoy the many wonderful experiences of water safety education and programs that are happening across the NT.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=960825DF-1482-43CA-B46B-A1B92056BBDFFri, 21 Oct 2011 12:07:23 GMTCongratulations to Jill Bell on being nominated for the 2011 National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics™ Award. The presentation ceremony will be held at the National AUSTSWIM Aquatic Industry Awards Dinner on Saturday 16th July 2011 at the Radisson Resort, Gold Coast, Australia.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1456Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:07:25 GMTSarah Thompson, Royal Life Saving Tasmania trainee, was the recipient of the Rosny College Cameron Saunders Memorial Prize for Vet Sport and Recreation 2010 in April of this year. Sarah was recognised for her outstanding efforts and contribution in this area.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1455Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:07:47 GMTFor a team of 9, and competing in our first Nationals in 6 years, the Tasmania State Team did exceptionally well. The team won 1 gold and 3 silver with some of the team members making the top 10. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1454Wed, 6 Jul 2011 10:53:23 GMTRoyal Life Saving Tasmania has announced new dates for Bronze Medallion and Pool Lifeguard courses to be held in the North of the Statehttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1453Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:06 GMTCongratulations to the NSW Pool Life Saving Team who have taken the Championship from Queensland in a battle to the end at the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1452Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:38:39 GMTWith 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1451Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:55:07 GMTRoyal Life Saving NSW aims to eliminate bath time drownings by urging all parents and carers of young children to keep a vigilant eye on their child whilst bathing. In Australia, on average, 5 children under five drown and 47 are hospitalised due to bathtub drowning incidents each year.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1450Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:44:15 GMTFor 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1448Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:21:50 GMTA team of top lifesavers from Tasmania is about to head off for Brisbane hoping to take top honours in the prestigious Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1447Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:57 GMTThe 2011 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships were conducted on 10-12 June at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre in QLD. Three days of fierce competition saw the NSW team overcome a forty-point deficit to win the overall pointscore by 15 points over QLD. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/318-australian-champs.aspFri, 12 Aug 2011 15:12:55 GMTFriday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2011 Radisson Resort, Gold Coast - Queensland Australia AUSTSWIM are pleased to announce that the program and registration form for the AUSTSWIM National Aquatic Education Conference 2011 is now available to download!! http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1445Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:22 GMTLate 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1438Tue, 17 May 2011 12:04:09 GMTFour Australians volunteering in South East Asia will help highlight the epidemic of drowning deaths in developing countries at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention being co-sponsored by Australia in Vietnam this week.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1437Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:46:39 GMTA recreational fishing report has been released by Royal Life Saving NSW thanks to funding from NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts. The report revealed a total of 119 recreational fishing fatalities from the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2007.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1435Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:53:41 GMTOver 400 experts from 50 countries have joined together to tackle the epidemic of child drowning in Asia where it is believed that approximately 300,000 children drown every year.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1434Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:46:54 GMTThe SwimSafe Danang program, a survival swimming program for children in central Vietnam, has recently benefited from a donation of water test kits and dive discs from PoolWerx. The resources were presented to instructors at a SwimSafe Training of Teachers Workshop. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1433Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:47:12 GMTThe Tasmanian Austswim Conference will be held on Sunday 22 May at the Door of Hope in Launceston. Alina Graham 2010 Australian Austswim Presenter of the Year will be the key note speaker who will deliver two sessions. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1431Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:47:36 GMTThe rescheduling of the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships 2011 caused by the terrible flooding that affected Brisbane and surrounding areas in January earlier this year will see the championships being held once again at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre in Brisbane on June 10, 11 and 12. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/386-rlssport-news.aspThu, 11 Aug 2011 14:51:40 GMTWould you like to be a teacher of aquatics for people with a disability? A course is scheduled for May 2011.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1428Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:10:25 GMTRoyal Life Saving Tasmania and AUSTSWIM are pleased to welcome Tracey Parry to the team. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1426Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:13:47 GMTWould you know what to do if somebody collapsed in front of you? What if someone was bleeding or having a seizure? If you were unsure with any of these scenarios you should enrol into one of Royal Life Saving's First Aid courses. The first steps in any of these scenarios can be life saving.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1425Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:38:57 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia encourages all primary schools and primary school aged students to participate in the National Water Safety Quiz - a fun, colourful and interactive online Quiz that has been developed to evaluate the water safety knowledge levels of Australian children.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1424Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:11:01 GMTRecently published research by Lauren Petrass and co-authors from the University of Ballarat, has found that a lack of adequate supervision was a contributing factor in more than 70% of child drowning deaths across Australia.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1422Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:45:26 GMTRegistrations are now open for the 13th Australian Masters Games. The Games are Australia's largest multisport event and will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from 7-16 October 2011. Pool Lifesaving will be held on Monday 10 October 2011. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/386-rlssport-news.aspThu, 11 Aug 2011 15:01:03 GMTAs 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1420Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:59:26 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia and the Royal Life Saving Society - Northern Territory Branch have released a report titled A Review of Swimming Pools in Remote Areas of the Northern Territory. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E6F95F9A-E6C7-4F6E-8DBF-7B1E86B9C97FFri, 25 Feb 2011 09:53:37 GMTThe National Sport Committee's decision to undertake an Australian first; conducting a series of remote time trials across Australia for the selection of the Under 16 Junior Barra Team at the Arafura Games, Darwin, NT in May 2011 following the cancellation of the APLSC 2011 has been a success. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/386-rlssport-news.aspThu, 11 Aug 2011 15:01:40 GMTQuest Castle Hill along with Royal Life Saving NSW held a Summer Safety Session for local Castle Hill residents and their families which created 400 new lifesavers in the community. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1416Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:27:57 GMTNew move to introduce nationally consistent home pool fencing legislation will potentially have the biggest impact on drowning for 20 years says Royal Life Saving.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1415Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:03:56 GMTRoyal 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1414Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:11:34 GMTThe UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon is a national fundraising event held in swimming pools across Australia until 31 March 2011 to help raise funds for the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to reduce child drowning.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3E57217E-210E-4567-A3EA-C9B58D63882FTue, 5 Apr 2011 16:52:47 GMTThe 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....http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1412Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:55:14 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia and the Royal Life Saving Society - Northern Territory Branch have released a report titled A Review of Swimming Pools in Remote Areas of the Northern Territory.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7A4D602A-F1B8-4D47-AA93-1C69C05A437FThu, 11 Aug 2011 15:04:53 GMTThe 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1410Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:22:02 GMTWe regret to advise that the 2011 Australian Pool Life Saving Championships which were due to be held 13-15 January have been cancelled due to the severe weather conditions and flooding in the Brisbane area. An alternative venue was considered but is not achievable given the circumstances.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1407Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:06:20 GMTA team of Tasmanian lifesavers, representing Royal Life Saving Tasmania, are about to head off to Queensland to compete in the prestigious Australian Pool Lifesaving Championshipshttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1406Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:16:35 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society - Australia wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of Mr Maurice Rioli, late of the Northern Territory. The former AFL legend and parliamentarian, who died on Christmas day, was a long-time friend and supporter of Royal Life Saving Society - Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1405Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:06:32 GMTUNCLE TOBYS® Ambassador Emily Seebohm, who is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimming champion made a special appearance at "Swim and Survive" breakfast and water safety events held in Queensland on Saturday 18 December.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1399Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:07:54 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society will conduct a Holiday Learn to Swim Program at the Glenorchy Pool during January 2011. Lessons will be conducted in accordance with the Swim and Survive Program. The first Program will commence on 11 January 2011 and the second program on 24 January 2011. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A9B8C1B5-F254-4866-AF32-30B4ABDD403CTue, 8 Mar 2011 09:11:45 GMTUNCLE TOBYS® Ambassador Cate Campbell made a special appearance at a "Swim and Survive" breakfast event held at the Tobruk Memorial Pool, Cairns on Saturday 11 December. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1396Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:06:56 GMTAs 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...http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1395Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:22:08 GMTLatest figures show toddler drowning is rising again with statistics revealing close to 50% of children aged under five years that drowned, did so in the backyard pool. In the past 5 years alone, over 150 children aged under five years have now drowned. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4C219CC5-5C09-445C-8785-E9B68B05EDB1Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:18:32 GMT2010 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. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1392Thu, 9 Dec 2010 08:31:21 GMT103 people lost their lives as a result of drowning across the state during the year 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 according to the Royal Life Saving 2010 New South Wales Drowning Report, released today.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BC3AC7F8-1B58-42B1-AF42-DA1CF40CFB99Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:28:19 GMTRoyal Life Saving NSW won the Gold Award and Bronze Award at the recent 2010 NSW Sports Safety Awards.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1389Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:28:33 GMTAs many as one in five children will leave primary school this year not even having the skills to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool warns Royal Life Saving. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=913C71C1-8B3B-4617-934F-B93BFB93C8B5Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:38:32 GMTAt the recent 2010 Australian Pool Life Saving Short Course Championships held at the newly completed RLSS NSW Aquatic Safety Training Academy at Seven Hills in NSW, 15 national records were broken by Australia's top pool lifesavers.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3641BCCC-6FD2-472E-A5E7-D87477EBE30BTue, 8 Mar 2011 09:08:16 GMTMasters competitors from Ithica Caloundra Life Saving Club in QLD and Port Hacking Lifeguard Club from NSW represented RLSS-A at the recent 2010 World Life Saving Championships in Egypt. Congratulations to all competitors!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3641BCCC-6FD2-472E-A5E7-D87477EBE30BWed, 22 Dec 2010 09:57:29 GMTThanks to money raised by Uncle Toby's Big Splash events across NSW, 45 Indigenous kids are set to complete their free ten week swimming program at the Royal Life Saving Aquatic Safety Training Academy today.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1382Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:30:51 GMTAt the recent World Championships, Rescue 10 in Alexandria, Egypt; Sydney Lifesaving Club, Port Hacking Lifeguard Club placed second in the medal tally in the pool competition and third overall. Congratulations to all athletes on the fantastic results.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3641BCCC-6FD2-472E-A5E7-D87477EBE30BWed, 22 Dec 2010 09:58:46 GMTThe annual report provides a National summary of the highlights, activities and educational awards issued during the last financial year, together with reports from the National President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Branch Executives. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=718C4709-CE2E-40CA-B104-00C3681591EETue, 8 Mar 2011 09:07:16 GMTThe 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". http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1376Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:49:30 GMTRoyal Life Saving NSW together with its supporters are hosting a series of professional development sessions that will identify strategies to assist in meeting escalating conflict and anti-social behaviour.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=EDA191B6-2A68-45A5-AA62-253D8617D30AFri, 2 Sep 2011 09:28:54 GMTFresh from their successful Commonwealth Games campaign, gold medal swimmers Eamon Sullivan and Emily Seebohm launched the UNCLE TOBYS free swim lesson promotion available exclusively in Woolworths stores across Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1374Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:53:19 GMTThe Lifesaving World Championships National Teams competition has concluded with Australia succeeding as back-to-back World Champions. The Australian team retains their World Championship title after defeating neighbouring rivals New Zealand in a close competition at both the pool and the beach. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3641BCCC-6FD2-472E-A5E7-D87477EBE30BWed, 22 Dec 2010 09:59:20 GMTYour family can enjoy free swim entry and a sausage sizzle on Saturday 9 October at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence as part of Royal Lifer Saving's Active Family Fun Day.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1371Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:56:03 GMTCheck out the new Royal Life Saving Society - Tasmania television commercial on our Media page. Click the link below to watch.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/2590-articles.aspMon, 19 Dec 2011 09:39:36 GMTOn Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September the National Board of Directors, State Board members, executive staff and key advisers from within Royal Life Saving met in Canberra for the 2010 National Drowning Summit.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1367Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:52:35 GMTRoyal Life Saving is deeply alarmed that the Northern Territory has the highest drowning rate per capita in Australia, with 13 drowning deaths in NT waterways between July 1st 2009 and 30th June 2010http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=64A51218-D8CE-4EF9-80BF-F11579574F20Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:07:22 GMTRoyal Life Saving is deeply alarmed to see that the numbers of drowning deaths are the highest they've been at any time in the last 7 years, with 314 drowning deaths in Australian waterways between July 1st 2009 and June 30th 2010.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=178394EC-C530-4CD6-A667-FC849FC61DEFTue, 8 Mar 2011 09:08:33 GMTRead about Royal Life Saving programs and activities in the latest edition of PULSE!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E2105C87-5820-425D-8FBA-8FFF4050D4E0Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:36:11 GMTUtilising the results of 428 Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments conducted by Royal Life Saving over the last 3 years the 2010 State of the Industry Report provides an interesting insight into the aquatic industry's compliance with established safety standards.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1353Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:55:15 GMTBased in Broadway, the organisations national office is recruiting a National Communications and PR Officer to help drive a range of marketing strategies including internal and external communications, social media and event support.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1352Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:57:32 GMTDon't miss out on being a part of the program for the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011. Four events in recent weeks serve to focus our attention on the challenges of preventing drowning globally.http://www.worldconferenceondrowningprevention.org/Content_Common/ns-AbstractsClosing.seoTue, 21 Sep 2010 10:57:47 GMTASTA is a $6.5 million facility and has been built with the support of the NSW and Commonwealth Government. P (02) 8814 8637. F (02) 8814 8687. 78 Best Road Seven Hills NSW 2147. http://www.aquaticacademy.com.auThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:39:23 GMTJoin the world's leading experts in the areas of Drowning Research, Policy and Practice at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 which will be held in Danang, Vietnam on Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 May 2011.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1342Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:58:25 GMTIn recognition of her fundraising efforts for the UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon, Michelle Pitkin from Swim Logic in Atherton, Queensland was presented with her National and QLD State Award Winner for the Highest Value Individual Fundraiser. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1339Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:58:42 GMTRoyal Life Saving Australia President Terry Higgins, visited Ireland to attend the 2010 Ireland Medal ceremony at which Terry was presented with the 2008 Ireland Medal in recognition of his lifesaving work.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1334Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:59:40 GMTIn recognition of his fundraising efforts, Alistair Baird from Lockleys, South Australia was presented with a prize from the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia. Alistair participated in the UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon and his challenge was to swim 100km by 31 March. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1331Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:54:22 GMTIn recognition of her fundraising efforts for the UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon, eight year old Heidi Duffey from Tilligerry Stingray Swimming Club was presented with her NSW State Award Winner for the Highest Value Individual Fundraiser. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1330Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:57:33 GMTEdition 5 June 2010 Newsletterhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=960825DF-1482-43CA-B46B-A1B92056BBDFFri, 9 Jul 2010 18:37:57 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society Tasmania (RLSST) announced today a partnership with Labor Government if re-elected, to operate a $3 million 25 metre Training and Education Centre and Pool facility for the Bridgewater Community on the site of the new High School.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1321Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:39:21 GMTC2K Fitness and Aquatic Centre overflowed with fun for the Active Family Fun Day and UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon on Sunday 21 February 2010. UNCLE TOBYS® Ambassador Eamon Sullivan was there on the day to make his Big Splash and compete against local children in a Big Splash Relay. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1317Tue, 18 May 2010 11:00:05 GMTRoyal Life Saving has announced that it will establish the world's first international drowning research centre in Asia this year - with funding from the Australian Government's Agency for International Development, AusAID.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1315Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:53:59 GMTResearch published in the latest edition of the Medical Journal of Australia has found that on average, 290 people die from drowning in Australia each year, with older Australians and river drowning deaths two areas of concern. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1311Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:38:15 GMTFishing is one of Australia's favourite past times but it is also one of the most dangerous. To combat this problem, Royal Life Saving needs your help by completing a short online fishing survey. By participating in this survey, you could win lots of great fishing prizes!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YKMZ7BDTue, 9 Nov 2010 09:52:30 GMTLaurie Lawrence, Swimming Legend has launched his FREE water safety DVD in SA. A free copy can be collected from Royal Lifesaving Society's SA Branch Office or your nearest Aquatic Facility. For more information please call the office on 8234 9244http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1309Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:58:50 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society-Australia and The Alliance for Safe Children, hosts of the next International Life Saving Federation conference have launched a website promoting this fast approaching event. The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 will be held in Danang, Vietnam, 10-13th May 2011http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1307Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:50:57 GMTRoyal Life Saving's Rob Bradley Says So Far In This Holiday Period There Have Been 41 Drowning Deaths Nationally. A Dramatic Escalation On The Corresponding Period 12 Months Ago When 24 People Drowned. The Increase In Drowning Deaths This Year is 71% Up On The Holiday Period 12 Months Ago.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4C219CC5-5C09-445C-8785-E9B68B05EDB1Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:19:31 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society Tasmania have been successful in receving a grant from Sport and Recreation Tasmaniahttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1304Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:03:18 GMTLakes Entrance Aquadome in the heart of East Gippsland VIC will be hosting an Active Family Fun Day and Big Splash on Sunday 24 January. Their Big Splash Challenge which kicks off from 3pm includes sponsored lap swimming, novelty races and team relays. All the community is welcome to participate. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1303Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:16:29 GMTRoyal Life Saving says it has been a horror Christmas with 10 drowning deaths across Australia in just the past 6 days they warn that with another 4 or 5 days of holiday remaining we must all be much more vigilant around water.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1302Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:20:33 GMTThe 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1300Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:21:27 GMTUNCLE TOBYS Ambassadors Cate Campbell and Emily Seebohm will be making their Big Splash as part of the UNCLE TOBYS Big Splash Swimathon on Sunday 6 December. Join the fun and make your Big Splash. You can help make a difference, plus be active, healthy and have fun in the water! http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1294Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:06 GMTSplash out on Sunday 13 December at Hobart Aquatic Centre when the centre hosts an Active Family Fun Day from 11am until 2pm.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1293Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:11:35 GMTRoyal Life Saving Tasmania is a provider of FIRST AID, Asthma and Anaphylaxis courses. Do you need to update your First Aid Certificate. Call 62437558 to book.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=553A494C-5D63-49F0-9A23-A1791F738D64Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:09:15 GMTEamon Sullivan, Olympic Swimmer and UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador, became the First Celebrity MasterChef, presenting his $50,000 charity prize money to Rob Bradley, CEO, Royal Life Saving at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre on Thursday 26 Nov 2009.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1289Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:01:48 GMTAs part of the Keep Watch 2009 campaign Royal Life Saving is urging all Australians to take action this weekend and put their home pool through a massive safety check. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1288Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:21:08 GMTThe launch of SwimSafe Thailand on 24 November 2009 at Mahaparp Krajadthong Uppatham School in Samut Prakan was a great success. The event marked the commencement of survival swimming classes this month in both SwimSafe Thailand venues, Samut Prakan and rural Chiang Rai. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1285Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:02:10 GMTThere may not be any such thing as a free lunch in Australia, but your family can enjoy free swim entry on Sunday 29 November at Maitland Aquatic Centre as part of their Active Family Fun Day.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1284Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:06:34 GMTTuesday 24 November 2009 - 8:15am to 1:00pm - Kerry Packer Education Centre Auditorium - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Register by clicking on the link below http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6A29EA08-EBD4-4CF5-8DF8-247E10B91282Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:56:22 GMTTo mark 50 years of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in Australia, 50,000 people will be trained in CPR during November and December. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2A3FF543-4AB5-4D12-AAB0-E02E05B6B475Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:21:36 GMTThe Canberra Labor Club presented $35,000 to the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia in support of the Swim and Survive Drowning Prevention Strategy, as part of the UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon at the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre in Bruce, ACT on Saturday 31 October. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1280Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:22:07 GMTSplash out on Saturday 31 October at the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre in Bruce, ACT when the centre hosts an Active Family Fun Day from 1pm until 4pm. UNCLE TOBYS® Ambassador Jana Pittman will be there on the day to make her Big Splash. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1276Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:19:52 GMTSplash out on Sunday 18 October at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah when the centre hosts an Active Family Fun Day from 11am until 2pm.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1275Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:54:31 GMTThere may not be any such thing as a free lunch in Australia, but your family can enjoy free swim entry on Saturday 10 October at Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre as part of their Active Family Fun Day.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1273Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:25:41 GMTThere may not be any such thing as a free lunch in Australia, but your family can enjoy free swim entry on Sunday 11 October at Noarlunga Leisure Centre as part of their Active Family Fun Day.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1272Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:15:57 GMTGiven the terrible child drowning statistics this year, there is no better time for Royal Life Saving to be joined by a great Australian brand UNCLE TOBYS® to target child drowning. To view the commercial supporting the campaign, click on the link below.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=976990B4-1471-450E-8835-2F921B64A3BETue, 20 Jul 2010 11:24:15 GMTCommunities across Australia are locking in their UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon events as word spreads about the life-saving fundraising event. Some lucky groups will host visits from UNCLE TOBYS® Ambassadors Grant Hackett, Eamon Sullivan, Emily Seebohm and Cate Campbell.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1270Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:23:27 GMTSTRATEGIES to tackle the appalling rate of Indigenous drowning deaths in the Northern Territory were developed at a conference hosted by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia in Darwin from September 29 to 30 to mark NT Water Safety Week.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1269Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:22:22 GMTTHE overwhelming loss of life from Tropical Storm Ketsana in the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia could have been reduced if the populations had been equipped with survival swimming, lifesaving and water safety skills, the International Life Saving said today. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1268Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:26:45 GMTThe devastating tsunami that claimed hundreds of lives in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga on September 29 has tragically demonstrated the urgent need for Tsunami Disaster Plans that include building survival swimming, lifesaving, and water safety skills in communities across Asia and the Pacific.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1267Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:26:26 GMTAUSTRALIA'S top pool lifesavers have been invited to take on some of the world's best competitors at the 2009 German Cup which is to be held in Warendorf, Germany from 19 to 22 November 2009.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1265Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:32:52 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society - Australia congratulates the Queensland Government on its decisive action to arrest the child drowning epidemic through the introduction of new pool safety laws and has urged the rest of Australia to follow their lead. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1264Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:33:22 GMTThese Guidelines provide guidance to school principals and aquatic/excursion coordinators in the planning and implementation of unstructured aquatic activity at swimming pools.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D937F43A-E470-42BC-A4B3-7003517CC6CAThu, 15 Sep 2011 10:44:40 GMT302 Drowning Deaths in A Single Year - National Drowning Reporthttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=B2C0EF6C-855D-4DC8-A116-FD1415A73F32Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:26:05 GMTThe lifesaving stars of tomorrow joined Auburn Lifesaving Club for the first Junior Short Course competition ever to be held in NSW. The carnival was held at Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre (REAC) in Lidcombe, NSW yesterday (Sunday August 30) and attracted dozens of families from across the region. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1258Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:33:43 GMTThe Big Splash Big Breakfast on Friday, 4th of September will showcase a range of new Royal Life Saving initiatives. If you are a pool or swim school in NSW and are interested in attending, R.S.V.P today!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1257Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:04:46 GMTPoolWerx Dubbo owners and current Franchisee's of the year, Brett and Jenny Singleton are proud supporters of the RLSSA 'Keep Watch' program. We asked them what pool owners should be looking out for as the temperature rises. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1256Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:25:28 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society - Australia welcomes Rebecca Cohen as the newly appointed coach of the national team, affectionately known as the Aussie Barra's.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1255Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:33:58 GMTRoyal Life Saving was saddened to learn of the passing of Lesley-Del Kinscher last week. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1254Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:51:31 GMTOceana Health & Fitness will be conducting an RLSSA Bronze Medallion course at their Centre commencing on 12 August 2009.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1253Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:09:45 GMTKaohsiung , Chinese Taipei, Saturday: The Australian Lifesaving team fought back from a whopping 136 point deficit to defend its World Games title in steamy, choppy conditions at Sizihwan Bay Beach in Kaohsiung today.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1251Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:09 GMTSarah Windsor has announced her retirement from international competition, bringing to a close a career that had spanned fifteen years and saw her represent her country in 21 national teams. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1250Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:18 GMTRoyal Life Saving's members of the Australian Team took home two medals overnight at the World Games in the 100m rescue medleys - silver to Sarah Windsor (1:17.41) and bronze to Andrew Bowden in a personal best time of 1:04.29.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1249Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:26 GMTRoyal Life Saving is delighted to be taking part in the New Zealand Water Safety Conference "Charting The Future" to be held in Te Papa, Wellington from 26-27 November 2009. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1247Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:09:40 GMTCurrent Positions Available: Pool Attendants;Kiosk Attendants; Learn to Swim Instructors; Cashiers; Aqua Aerobics & Deep Water Exercise Instructorhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8773227C-3689-4C25-A7BE-A5A842C6026AWed, 29 Jul 2009 10:51:53 GMTThe very popular Grey Medallion is back on Friday 21st and Friday 28th August 2009 from 10am - 12pm at the Darwin Tennis Centre. For all enquiries and bookings contact the RLSSANT office on phone: 8981 5036 or email: ntadmin@rlssa.org.auhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=28DD18AD-356E-466B-B46D-597861EFAD16Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:04:48 GMTRoyal Life Saving Northern Territory is proud to announce two new Pool Operations Courses - one in Darwin and one in Alice Springs.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BFE2F825-8287-46DF-8685-8BB122B1ADA8Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:05:25 GMTRoyal Life Saving was delighted that its new Deputy President, Dianne Montalto was recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours List for her services to emergency services in Victoria. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1238Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:41 GMTAustralia has retained their crown of Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Champions, fending off stiff competition from Canada and South Africa. The Australian team rewrote the Championship Record books, smashing an astounding 11 Championship Records in individual and team events. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1237Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:34:50 GMTSwimSafe Da Nang has officially begun after a launch on Sunday May 31st at Be Van Dan primary school in Thanh Khe district. SwimSafe, a survival swimming program for children in South East Asia, aims to teach swimming and rescue skills to 5000 children in the three months of summer. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1235Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:35:28 GMTRoyal Life Saving was delighted that Professor John Pearn was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in the Queens Birthday Honours List. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1234Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:36:18 GMTRoyal Life Saving was saddened to learn of the death of Leah Cullen on Sunday night. Leah's dedication and commitment to lifesaving, training and swimming has made a difference throughout the Northern Territory. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1233Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:36:44 GMTRoyal Life Saving ACT are now offering a new "CPR in a Box" kit that allows you to learn CPR skills at home.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1230Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:23:08 GMTAre you Aboriginal? Would you like to train to become a pool lifeguard or swim teacher? Free training to kick start your career in the aquatic industry!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1228Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:54:05 GMTARE YOU ABORIGINAL? Would you like to train to become a pool lifeguard or swim teacher? FREE TRAINING TO KICK START YOUR CAREER IN THE AQUATIC INDUSTRY!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1227Mon, 11 May 2009 13:08:06 GMTRoyal Life Saving is delighted that it has five representatives in the Australian Lifesaving Team set to travel to Chinese Taipei in July for the 2009 World Games. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1225Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:36:56 GMTA year working on drowning prevention programs across Asia turns into an opportunity for Returned AYAD Belinda Lawton to strengthen partnerships between her host organisation in-country and Australian icon, The Royal Life Saving Society with excellent results.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1223Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:37:12 GMTWith a new study showing almost a third of all adult drowning deaths in NSW involve alcohol, Royal Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government have called on people not to drink before swimming. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1221Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:37:21 GMTLooking for a self-paced, flexible training and assessment solution to meet your resuscitation certificate requirements? CPR in a Box provides an easy and flexible learning solution, delivered in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1220Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:53:26 GMTRoyal Life Saving is proud to support the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association Inc (AALARA) 15th annual conference and trade exhibition on the Gold Coast from May 25-29. The theme for this year's conference is "Building Your Business". http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1218Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:37:34 GMTAmy Peden has spent most of the past five months on the road - literally. As the Survival Swimming / Water Safety Project Officer for The Alliance for Safe Children (TASC), gathering information from the local community in Da Nang, Vietnam has meant plenty of roadside meetings across the provinces.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1217Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:37:49 GMTThe South Australian Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia, officially launched its Centenary celebrations on the 10th March.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1216Fri, 20 May 2011 16:15:36 GMTRoyal Life Saving congratulates AUSTSWIM on reaching 30 years in aquatic safety education across Australia. To mark the occasion, they have announced they will be hosting the AUSTSWIM National Aquatic Education Conference 2009 this July in QLD. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1214Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:38:09 GMTA NEW Royal Life Saving Society Australia report examining the State of the Aquatics Industry has found some worrying oversights from aquatic facilities across Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1213Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:38:39 GMTAUSTRALIA'S top pool lifesavers have been selected as part of a national squad to take on the Commonwealth's best lifesaving athletes in Edmonton, Canada in June 2009. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1212Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:38:55 GMTEvery year over 35 Australian children under the age of five drown. Royal Life Saving is reminding every home pool owner to check, fix and maintain their home pool to help eliminate child drowning.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2F5DACFB-70FF-4CF9-AD1E-80A170AF70EDMon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:41 GMTCongratulations to Denise Clark, Jack Dowd & Zoe Clark who represented the Northern Territory at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships held in Canberra from 14th to 18th January 2009.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1205Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:38:47 GMTRoyal Life Saving's top five tips for a safe long weekend. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1204Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:12:06 GMTThere may not be any such thing as a free lunch in Australia, but your family can enjoy free swim entry on Sunday 25th January at Corrimal Heated Swimming Pool (3pm-5pm) and Monday 26 January at Broken Hill Aquatic Centre (11:30am-3:30pm) as part of the Royal Life Saving Active Family Fun Days.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1203Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:13:20 GMTThe Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships start on Wednesday 14 January at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. For information about the Championships Click Below for the Program Outline and Frequently Asked Questions. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1D07E08C-D94E-4EE9-A63C-ADCC99D0F571Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:50:16 GMTCANBERRAN 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.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1197Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:58:31 GMTThe tragedy that struck a St Hubert's family late last night should be a wakeup call for parents across Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1196Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:57:50 GMTRoyal Life Saving Keep Watch Ambassador, Samantha Riley was awarded an Associate Award by Shayne Baker, President, Royal Life Saving at Parliament House, Canberra in November in recognition for the hard work and support offered to Royal Life Saving and the Keep Watch Program.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1193Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:39:05 GMTThe Tasmanian branch of the Royal Life Saving Society will be conducting the Grey Medallion water safety and lifesaving skills program at over 20 swimming pools throughout Tasmania from mid January 2009.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D2428B44-9FC2-4696-B6AB-F98168C5FF53Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:48:06 GMTRoyal Life Saving-Tasmania is proud to endorse providers of swimming, water safety and lifesaving lessons. Royal Life Saving has been involved in swimming and lifesaving education in Australia for over 100 yrs. To view endorsed swim schools across Tasmania please click the following link. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=10A874F4-3116-43CC-AAE4-5346D0E738A7Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:50:03 GMTThe National Drowning Report 2008 was released by the Minister for Sport, Hon Kate Ellis MP, on Wednesday November 12 with Keep Watch Ambassador Sam Riley launching the Home Pool Safety initiative for 2008/2009. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=EB35908F-D600-4CA5-96E8-CFA1E4ABEC23Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:48:55 GMTThe National Drowning Report 2008 was released by the Minister for Sport, Hon Kate Ellis MP, on Wednesday November 12 with Keep Watch Ambassador Sam Riley launching the Home Pool Safety initiative for 2008/2009. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7E6BAA1C-5A13-42E0-B156-ABDFF053239FThu, 29 Oct 2009 10:43:30 GMTThousands of Australian home swimming pools are potential death traps because of poorly maintained fencing, warns the Royal Life Saving Society Australia - and most people are unaware of the danger.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BF65A809-DE98-4AF7-82A8-2822D479FBA0Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:39:20 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society Australia - SA Branch was delighted to be recognized for its work with the Vietnamese community at the South Australian Government's Be Active Recreation and Sport Industry Awards on November 5.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1182Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:39:37 GMTEvery year over 35 Australian children under the age of five drown. Royal Life Saving is reminding every home pool owner to check, fix and maintain their home pool to help eliminate child drowning.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=30311C24-E66F-4D40-A2A6-B3D92AF950B0Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:08:56 GMTSource: Sydney Morning Herald, Arjun Ramachandran, October 21, 2008 2:19PM, Rescuers themselves often needed rescuing or drown after leaping into water to help a struggling friend or family member, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia says.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1179Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:40:34 GMTEvery year over 35 Australian children under the age of five drown. Royal Life Saving is reminding every home pool owner to check, fix and maintain their home pool this summer to help eliminate child drowning.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1174Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:53:03 GMTRoyal Life Saving NT is currently seeking to employ a Training Officer.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1171Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:12:36 GMTThe Australian Water Safety Council has set an ambitious target to reduce drowning deaths in Australia by 50% by 2020. The Australian Water Safety Strategy 2008-2011 has been developed over the past 18 months from extensive industry consultation and input from Australia and overseas. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1170Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:08 GMTThe tragic death of two Australians in Thailand over the weekend highlights the need for better lightning safety awareness in Australia to prevent unnecessary deaths.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1167Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:06:21 GMTOn Sunday 21 September, Royal Life Saving Northern Territory hosted a successful Active Family Fun Day at Parap Swimming Pool. It was an afternoon of fun water safety activities with over 350 people attending the Day. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1166Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:04:29 GMTThe Active Family Fun Day 08/09 Season Kicks Off at Parap Swimming Pool, Northern Territory on Sunday 21 September 2008, 1-4pm.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1164Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:53:30 GMTThe 2007-2008 Annual Report is hot off the press! http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E4BF0713-7D87-48A1-A58F-43E31976E5E4Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:31 GMTThere are lots of great activities on throughout the month, click on the link below for further details.http://www.watersafety.nt.gov.au/monthThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:40 GMTThere are lots of great activities on throughout the month, see the Water Safety Branch website for a full list.http://www.watersafety.nt.gov.au/monthThu, 7 Aug 2008 10:31:49 GMTThe Australian Lifesaving Team wins Rescue 2008 in Germany, their third consecutive World Title, starting in the pool then a nail biting finish in Warnemunde on the Baltic Sea.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1156Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:07:14 GMTThe Tran Tasman rivalry maybe taking centre stage at the Bledisloe Cup this weekend, but the Aussies and Kiwis battle has already begun at the World Lifesaving Championships (Rescue 2008) in Germany, and competition is set to be fierce with only two days of racing remaining.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1155Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:01:51 GMTBerlin, Germany: After three days of impressive racing, Australia has secured their first gold medal at the World Lifesaving Championships (Rescue 2008) in Berlin. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1154Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:15:06 GMTAustralia kick started their World Life Saving Championship (Rescue 2008) defence in style today, picking up two medals on day one in Germany. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1153Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:11:27 GMTLaurie Lawrence congratulates NT Royal Life Saving Branch for implementing and continuing a program that has reduced drowning of children under 5 years of age. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1152Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:38:15 GMTAlthough most eyes are focused on Beijing, Australia may very well bring home the number one world ranking ahead of the Olympics when they take centre stage at the World Lifesaving Championships in Germany from 21-26 July. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1151Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:23:06 GMTIt's on again! Royal Life Saving has teamed up with Nickelodeon to participate in the next Let's Just Play Event at Westpoint Blacktown. Starting on Friday 11th and running until Sunday 13th come along and meet your favourite Nick characters and support Royal Life Saving by saving Bob.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1150Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:06:10 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory Branch in Partnership with the Australian Red Cross and the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs will be establishing a Youth Organised Aquatic Leadership (YOAL) Program in the Northern Territory.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1147Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:08:01 GMTYuendumu lifesavers who travelled to Sydney in June for a week as part of Royal Life Saving's Remote Pools Program completed their training at Emerton Leisure Centre. They returned to Yuendumu armed with necessary pool operations, water safety skills and RLSSA Bronze Medallion's. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1146Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:04:41 GMTThe 2008 Australian Water Safety Conference opened by Noeline Brown, Ambassador for Ageing, was heralded a success by a range of Australian and International water safety experts who were eager to contribute and collaborate to the draft Australian Water Safety Strategy 2008-2011.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1145Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:18:55 GMTThe NT held its first Grey Medallion and it was just a fantastic day. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1144Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:08:10 GMTA new look Australian Lifesaving Team has today been announced to travel to Germany in July to defend Australia's number one world ranking at Rescue 2008 - the World Lifesaving Championships. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1143Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:07:34 GMTThe Autumn Edition of Royal Life Saving's SuperVision Newsletter is out now! Please follow the link to read more about What's Inside the latest SuperVision Newsletter and feel free to pass it on to anyone else who might be interested in Royal Life Saving and Water Safety.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=15F9E8F1-67AB-48FA-AD4B-341A174832C4Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:18:21 GMTRoyal Life Saving wants to remind parents and carers that even as the weather cools, water safety is a year round concern, summer may be over but tragically we have seen at least 7 toddler drowning deaths/near drownings since end March 2008.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1141Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25:31 GMTMinister for Ageing, The Hon. Justine Elliot launched at North Sydney Pool today the innovative Grey Medallion a water safety program devised by Royal Life Saving aimed specifically at the over 55's. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1139Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:22:36 GMTDuring the past 48 hours Royal Life Saving has received many calls from members of the Media about the Royal Life Saving Indigenous Pools Project. This release provides an overview of the program and its philosophy, benefits and successes to date.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1135Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:08:00 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society Australia received three prominent silver Australian Sports Awards announced today. The Australian Sport Awards are the only awards in Australia to recognise achievements across all sports in all areas of the sporting sector. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A9B8F9FB-7E7C-4A4F-AEE0-82EB323AFEFDWed, 2 Jul 2008 16:21:22 GMTPeninsula Leisure Centre took out the hotly contested 2008 Royal Life Saving NSW Lifeguard Challenge. Aquatic Centres from across Sydney tested their skills for the Inaugural NSW Royal Life Saving Lifeguard Challenge as part of Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope's 5th Birthday celebrations. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=B50B5D9D-26A0-4D82-A0DC-7B8E53B44DEAWed, 9 Apr 2008 15:50:37 GMTOn Sun 3 Feb, Royal Life Saving ACT hosted AFFDs at both Lakeside Leisure Centre and Canberra Olympic Pool. Fun Water Safety Activities were held throughout the day,with James Miller (pictured) and Joe Humphries the lucky winners of the Playstation2 Consoles thanks to the Sony Foundation Australia. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1128Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:40:54 GMT2008 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships run by Royal Life Saving attracted over 300 competitors this year to the Caboolture Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1126Thu, 7 May 2009 09:16:56 GMTResults from the 2008 National Championships held at Caboolture Aquatic Centre, Caboolture, Queensland from 17 - 20 January 2008. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1D07E08C-D94E-4EE9-A63C-ADCC99D0F571Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:50:49 GMTRoyal Life Saving's elite lifesavers will perform rescues, reaches and resuscitation at the 2008 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships starting Thursday 18th January at the Caboolture Aquatic Centre, Queensland. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1120Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:46:56 GMTIn response to several drowning deaths in regional NSW over the past week, Royal Life Saving urges caution and common sense when pursuing aquatic recreation in rural waterways. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1119Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:15:53 GMTRoyal Life Saving is urging all parents and carers this summer to "Keep Watch @ Public Pools". When visiting private or government pools these school holidays and throughout summer you will be reminded that lifeguards are not babysitters!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1115Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:53 GMTFollowing an alarming spate of rural waterway drowning deaths nationwide, Royal Life Saving Tasmania with their supporting water safety partner Sport and Recreation Tasmania, urge parents and carers to be vigilant when in, on or around water. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1114Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:57:48 GMTRoyal Life Saving has been chosen to partner with Nickelodeon as they begin a new series of events called Let's Just Play.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1113Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:48:49 GMTThe 2007 National Drowning Report revealed that 13 people drowned in Northern Territory waterways between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. Of these 11 were males and 2 were females, ranging in ages from 18 to 66 years. The figure is an increase of 8 on last year's figure. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=C8655BAC-24C1-4AFD-92F0-150A548AA8A1Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:43:42 GMTTragic drowning deaths of two children aged 7 and 8 years in a dam and the drowning death of a boy 5 years also in a dam, has prompted Royal Life Saving to remind parents and carers that it is not only the backyard pool that claims young Australian lives every year. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1110Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:47:25 GMTThe Aussie Barra's put in an absolutely amazing performance to finish third overall in their first ever German Cup International Pool Lifesaving competition held on the 24/25 November in Warendorf Germany.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1104Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:07:25 GMTThe 2007 National Drowning Report revealed that 35 infants and toddlers lost their lives tragically through drowning in the financial year ending 30 June 2007. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1100Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:27:43 GMT277 people drowned in Australian waterways in the financial year ending 30 June 2007, a disturbing 5% increase on the previous year's figure. The 2007 National Drowning Report was released by Senator the Hon. George Brandis SC, Federal Minister for Arts and Sport, in Brisbane today. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=CA337DF8-A1C0-4BBE-A29A-2C08C97CDFBEFri, 31 Oct 2008 18:27:17 GMTRoyal Life Saving has developed a number of fact sheets on water safety topics to help prevent drowning incidents from occurring. Simple and easy to understand the fact sheets have question and answers on the different topics along with an easy to use checklist.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3D4F8BC9-3334-40B6-AB6F-777D20C627ADThu, 10 Jan 2008 11:07:10 GMTCoffs Harbour Memorial Swimming Pool will open their doors for an Active Family Fun Day from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday 13th October for an afternoon of fun water activities conducted by Royal Life Saving. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1093Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:30:37 GMTCheck out this cool website for hours of fun activities to do, great games to play and super competitions to enter! Learn all about Water Safety while keeping busy and having fun!http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=83F81545-8117-4AC9-A060-DFDA0C62A148Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:31:16 GMTThe Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships will be hosted at the Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre - Burpengary, from 17 January to 20 January 2008. Read all about the Championships in the first edition of the APLSC08 Newsletter. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4A1C801D-16B0-44F5-9C06-0E07B1F1F8DAWed, 23 Apr 2008 12:19:33 GMTThe Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships will be hosted at the Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre - Burpengary, from 17 January to 20 January 2008. Read all about the Championships in the first edition of the APLSC08 Newsletter. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=54BDB5E8-6653-436D-B4B7-4891F7819009Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:02:03 GMTThe Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships will be hosted at the Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre - Burpengary, from 17 January to 20 January 2008. Read all about the Championships in the first edition of the APLSC08 Newsletter. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E9D097DE-B2B7-4C00-98B0-24B083F3080AFri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:04 GMTThe Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships will be hosted at the Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre - Burpengary, from 17 January to 20 January 2008. Read all about the Championships in the first edition of the APLSC08 Newsletter. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1D07E08C-D94E-4EE9-A63C-ADCC99D0F571Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:30:56 GMTRoyal Life Saving is urging parents and carers to be extra vigilant around bathtubs following yesterdays suspected drowning of a toddler in NSW.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1083Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:44 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) continued to display their leadership in the sport of pool lifesaving with a nail biting victory in the 2007 Asia Pacific Championships held on Sunday 5 August in Singapore.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1081Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:12:23 GMTWelcome to the new and improved Royal Life Saving Website. With a bright new look and a strong visual presence, our user friendly site has been designed for you to find water safety and training information quickly and easily.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1073Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:26:20 GMTWith large parts of New South Wales seeing heavy rain in the last 48 hours and more expected over the holiday weekend Royal Life Saving is urging caution around all waterways to prevent drowning tragedies from occurring. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1070Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:55:03 GMTWith large parts of Australia seeing heavy rain in the last 48 hours and more expected over the holiday weekend Royal Life Saving is urging caution around all waterways to prevent drowning tragedies from occurring. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1069Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:43:45 GMTThe Aussie Junior Barras team performed extremely well at the Arafura Games winning the Pool section of the competition with a total score of 259 points. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1051Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:28:33 GMTMembers of the Aussie Junior Barras team have performed well on the first day of competition at the Arafura Games in Darwin collecting gold, silver and bronze medals. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1049Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:29:20 GMTNew South Wales narrowly beat Queensland thus retaining their title as National Champions in Pool Lifesaving for the fifth successive year after a close contest throughout the four days of competition. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1048Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:29:59 GMTThe Australian Water Safety Conference, to be held on 17 and 18 August at Surfers Paradise, will allow a range of Australian and international experts to share best practice, research and water safety information.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1046Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:42:30 GMTYesterday's drowning of two toddlers in a water tank in the Adelaide Hills is a tragic reminder of just how easily youngsters can escape the supervision of parents or carers. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1045Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:30:36 GMTRoyal Life Saving is urging parents and careers to be extra vigilant after the tragic drowning of an 11 month old baby in a bathtub in Victoria earlier this week. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1041Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:32:19 GMTThe drowning of a 2 year old child in a garden pond yesterday is a tragic reminder of the danger of even small amounts of water and the importance of adult supervision of children at all times when around water, said Royal Life Saving.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1040Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:33:21 GMTMonday's drowning of 1 year old boy in a backyard pool near Port Macquarie is a tragic reminder to ensure pool gates are always securely closed (even when the pool is in use). http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1038Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:34:42 GMTRoyal Life Saving in partnership with the Australian Government and the people of Nauiyu is launching an innovative approach to building local capacities in swimming pool managementhttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1037Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:46:08 GMTAustralia has won the 2006 Quinquennial Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Bath, England. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1036Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:35:13 GMT265 Australians lost their lives in drowning related incidents last year according to the Royal Life Saving Society Australia's 2006 National Drowning Report released at Parliament House Canberra today.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1035Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:35:49 GMTThe Nauiyu Aquatic Recreation Project, Swim for Life, has won an Australia Day Council Local Government Award for Community Event of the Year in the Northern Territory.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1025Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:36:21 GMTWith five separate drowning deaths and six near drowning incidents across Australia in the past few days Royal Life Saving is calling on all Australians to be extra vigilant whenever they are in, on or around water.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1024Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:37:00 GMTRemember the crazy group of Aussies from Geraldton who set out to be the first to Swim 6000kms Across Australia, in a pool on the back of a truckwell they did it and a new documentary following their adventure is embracing audiences with a moving human story of the effects of toddler drowning.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1023Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:37:23 GMTIn the last year 37 children aged 0-4 years drowned which was an increase of 10 from the previous year. This is also a 4% increase on the five year average.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1022Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:37:54 GMTSwim teachers and swimming pools who suggest to parents they can 'drown proof' their young children are being negligent and misleading says Royal Life Saving.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1021Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:38:21 GMTRoyal Life Saving Australia has recently developed some comprehensive new resources to assist teachers and instructors deliver important water safety programs. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1019Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:39:39 GMTIn the past decade, 80 people drowned in public swimming pools in Australia, with a quarter of these being children under the age of 5 years. Lack of direct supervision is the main factor in 70% of drowning deaths at public swimming pools.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1018Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:40:03 GMTEighteen year old Kate Williams from Perth was announced 2006/2007 Royal Life Saving Water Safety Jingle Competition Winner at Wet'n'Wild on Saturday after impressing the judges with her verse about Aussie water safety. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1014Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:43:19 GMT