Royal Life Saving newshttp://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.aspLantern CMSWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35:32 GMTWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35:32 GMTThe Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, in partnership with AUSTSWIM, are conducting a national survey of swim school managers, owners and coordinators. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1319Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:35:33 GMTSplash out on Saturday 13 March at Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre in Victoria when the centre hosts an Active Family Fun Day from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. This is a chance for mums and dads to get into the water with their children and practice water safety techniques in a fun and safe environment.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1318Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:18:45 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=1317Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:16:22 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, 17 Feb 2010 08:15:17 GMTRoyal Life Tasmania is pleased to announce that they have formed a partnership with the Active After-school Communities Program. The program will now be incorporating Lifesaving as a Sport into their list of programs on offer to school communities. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1313Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:58:40 GMTA great day was had at Launceston Aquatic on Sunday 7 February at the Active Family Fun Day. Local kids participated in a variety of water safety activities with Launceston Aquatic Club swimming 2,200 laps in the UNCLE TOBYS® Big Splash Swimathon and raising over $1000.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1312Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:09:13 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, 2 Feb 2010 09:15:45 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/YKMZ7BDFri, 29 Jan 2010 12:47:52 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, 2 Feb 2010 12:21:57 GMTRoyal Life Saving Society requires qualified Swimming Instructors urgently for a Junior Primary and Primary School swimming program Term 1 Wk3 - wk10 Venue: Payneham, Norwood, St Peter's & Magill pools. Please contact Jayne Minear on 0411634754 or email sa@rlssa.org.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=DED9ECDF-69B1-4386-ADCA-B521CFCC1B7BMon, 25 Jan 2010 10:36:13 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, 2 Feb 2010 15:34:58 GMTThe new Swim and Survive program will be launched 1st February in Hobart and the 2nd February in Launceston.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1306Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:16:53 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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4C219CC5-5C09-445C-8785-E9B68B05EDB1Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:45:01 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=1304Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:03:32 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=1302Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:49:38 GMTRLSSA will be conducting a Centenary Water Safety program at Moonta Bay and Wallaroo 4th - 14th Jan 2010. $20 for 9 x ½ hour sessions for 4 r old, 5 - 12 yrs $25 for 9 x 3/4 hour sessions, lifesaving is $30 for 9 x 1 ½ hour. Enrolment is Jan 2nd 9 - 11 at Moonta Area school and Wallaroo Town Hall http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/2240-centenary-water-safety-program.aspWed, 23 Dec 2009 16:30:06 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 GMTTo prevent toddlers from drowning this summer, Royal Life Saving and the NSW Government today launched the new Home Pool Safety in a Box to encourage more home pool owners to learn CPR. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1298Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:44:02 GMTA great day was had at Hobart Aquatic Centre on Sunday 13 December at the Active Family Fun Day. Local kids participated in a variety of water safety activities. The resuscitation demonstration was popular with adults and children with those having a go receiving a resuscitation magnet to take home.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1297Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:16:47 GMTFirst Aid in a Box' and 'CPR in a Box' are self-paced, flexible training programs that allows individuals to acquire either a first aid or CPR qualification in accordance with legislative and industry requirements but within their own time.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1296Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:28:18 GMTMany schools and organisations throughout NSW are assisting Royal Life Saving in achieving its goal of training 50,000 new lifesavers by participating in CPR training during November and December./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2A3FF543-4AB5-4D12-AAB0-E02E05B6B475Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:37:39 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 NT Branch will be kicking off 2010 with our VacSwim program in January along with a Water Safety Awareness Program one week intensive program for Under 5's. Sunday Life Saving will start again in February. Click on the links to download enrolment forms for all three programs.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/1887-whats-on.aspWed, 2 Dec 2009 16:51:14 GMTToday 42 heroes will be awarded a Royal Life Saving Commendation Award for their calm approach and quick thinking actions that ultimately saved the life of another. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1291Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:06:27 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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=553A494C-5D63-49F0-9A23-A1791F738D64Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:26:09 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=1289Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:18:31 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=1288Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:59:33 GMTRoyal Life Saving has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the student who died in a drowning tragedy in Tasmania at Bells Parade. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1287Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:15:40 GMTExperts gathered in Sydney on Tuesday 24th November to celebrate 50 years of mouth to mouth resuscitation in Australia and to remember an amazing day 50 years ago when 12 brave volunteers were all experimented on to establish the best way to save a life.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1286Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:59:06 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=1285Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:27:34 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 /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. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2A3FF543-4AB5-4D12-AAB0-E02E05B6B475Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:44:55 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=1280Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:23:10 GMTFamilies headed down to Noarlunga Leisure Centre for the Active Family Fun Day on Sunday 11 October 2009. One of the most popular activities on the day was the resuscitation demonstrations. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1279Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:28 GMTThe 2008-2009 Annual Report is hot off the press! /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E4BF0713-7D87-48A1-A58F-43E31976E5E4Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:36 GMTJulia has a distinguished background in project management and the delivery of various state, federal and international training and advocacy programs. She has developed a broad network with both government and non-government agencies and across the private business sector.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1277Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:35 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 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=1274Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:28:30 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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=976990B4-1471-450E-8835-2F921B64A3BEThu, 29 Oct 2009 10:55:26 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=1270Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:41:17 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=1268Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:54:18 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=1267Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:22:04 GMTA Full Bronze Medallion Course will be conducted at the Burnie Aquatic Centre, Terrylands Street, Burnie on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 October, 2009. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1266Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:39:18 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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D937F43A-E470-42BC-A4B3-7003517CC6CAMon, 21 Sep 2009 11:38:32 GMT302 Drowning Deaths in A Single Year - National Drowning Report/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=B2C0EF6C-855D-4DC8-A116-FD1415A73F32Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25:14 GMTWith summer fast approaching, Royal Life Saving hosted the inaugral Big Splash Big Breakfast at Castle Hill RSL as a means of re-invigorating the NSW Aquatic and Recreation Industry.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1260Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:50:20 GMTRoyal Life Saving NT held a Twilight Active Family Fun Day at the Casuarina Swimming Pool on Wednesday 23rd September. Fun was had by all. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1259Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:03:49 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, 25 Aug 2009 17:53:18 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 Instructor/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8773227C-3689-4C25-A7BE-A5A842C6026AWed, 29 Jul 2009 10:51:53 GMTOur very own Jenny Verrall was awarded the National Infants Instructor of the Year at the recent AUSTSWIM Conference held on the Gold Coast. Congratulations to Jenny who is a fantastic ambassador for infant aquatics in and around Darwin. Pictured is Jenny (left) with AUSTSWIM's Brooke Hanson.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1245Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:46:40 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.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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BFE2F825-8287-46DF-8685-8BB122B1ADA8Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:05:25 GMTBy becoming a Royal Life Saving 5 Star Water Safety Partner, these aquatic centres have made a significant investment in community safety.http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1242Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:30:46 GMTToday members of the Central Coast Mariners have taken time out of training to learn the most important skill of all; how to save a life. Royal Life Saving NSW Hunter Regional Manager Matt Sharman, with Mariners John Hutchinson, Nigel Boogaard and Danny Vukovic. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1240Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:20:51 GMTRoyal Life Saving is delighted that world renowned aquatic safety company, Poseidon, has offered its support to our aquatic industry services program. Poseidon has offered to sponsor key industry research which will help us ensure we keep improving the industry standards which keep swimmers safe. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1239Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:19 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 GMTNSW Premier Nathan Rees today joined the Royal Life Saving Society to celebrate the start of construction of the first ever National Aquatic Safety Training Academy. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1229Mon, 25 May 2009 12:13:05 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=1228Mon, 25 May 2009 12:15:02 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 GMTSenator Catryna Bilyk (Senator for Tasmania) has recently joined Royal Life Saving as a Keep Watch Ambassador to prevent toddler drowning incidents from occuring. Senator Bilyk shares the importance of becoming an Ambassador and the importance of water safety. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3E0DE4D6-19D5-4F30-B9DB-ED750A4DB650Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:06:15 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, 7 Apr 2009 13:37:16 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, 27 Mar 2009 15:59:22 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./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2F5DACFB-70FF-4CF9-AD1E-80A170AF70EDMon, 2 Feb 2009 11:21:11 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, 23 Jan 2009 17:01:46 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. /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 GMTALARMING new statistics showing under 21-year-olds and people living in remote communities aremost at risk of drowning have prompted a plea from the Royal Life Saving Society for additional funding from the Government for swimming and water safety programs for children across the Northern Territory./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6D2B8BD8-6414-4F08-981B-0C4BEE1BA746Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:06:43 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./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. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=10A874F4-3116-43CC-AAE4-5346D0E738A7Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:21:26 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. /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. /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./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./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! /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=1152Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:18:20 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./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. /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. /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. /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. /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. /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./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!/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. /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. /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. /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. /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 GMTTocumwal Golf Club will be hosting an Active Family Fun Day at Tocumwal Town Beach from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday 11 March for an afternoon of fun water activities conducted by Royal Life Saving. http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1013Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:18:22 GMT