For more than a century, the Royal Life Saving Society has been shaped and sustained by the quiet dedication of stakeholders who give their time, skills and leadership in service of others. Across pools, rivers, lakes and communities, their contribution reaches far beyond individual acts of service—building safer environments, strengthening community capability, and passing on lifesaving knowledge from one generation to the next. The legacy of these stakeholders is measured not only in lives saved, but in the confidence, resilience and care they foster in communities across Australia, reflecting a shared commitment to compassion, responsibility and the enduring belief that every life is worth protecting.
Commonwealth Honours
The Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth acknowledges the invaluable contributions of time, effort and dedication given by its many members around the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Headquarters accept nominations for consideration by the Commonwealth Honours Committee twice a year from the Commonwealth Member Organisations.
State and Territory Honours
State and Territory Member Organisations have their own awards to complement those available through the Commonwealth and Australian Councils.