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A deep dive into the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020
Published date 18/09/2020
Royal Life Saving’s National Drowning Report, published on 18th September 2020, highlights many recurring themes. Each year, we are reminded that this publication is about lives not numbers. Our work is to understand where, how and why drowning occurs in Australia, and what we can do to keep communities safe.
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Men most at risk of drowning
Published date 18/09/2020
MEDIA RELEASEMales accounted for 80% of all drowning deaths last season in figures published today by Australia’s two peak water safety bodies Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, with risk taking behaviours around water a key issue.
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Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2021 Postponed
Published date 11/09/2020
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia (RLSSA) has taken the decision to postpone the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships, which were set to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from the 15 to 17 January 2021.
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Royal Life Saving Teams Focus on Community
Published date 09/09/2020
News from Royal Life Saving State and Territory Offices around Australia – a quick round up of just a few of the programs and initiatives taking place around the country.Spring has sprung, and with that Royal Life Saving teams are looking forward to finally being able to implement their plans to reach out to everyone in the community – whether that be online or face-to-face. As well as our community programs, Royal Life Saving continues to support industry through training and risk management services.This month's round up shows the breadth of our programs – catering for young and old, those relatively recently arrived in the country, as well as inclusive classes for those who might need an extra helping hand. All to ensure that no one should miss out on water safety education and the joys of being able to swim.For more information about what is going on in your local area, contact your local State or Territory Office.
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Join Royal Life Saving in the role of Senior Policy Officer - Communities
Published date 28/08/2020
Royal Life Saving Society is looking for a motivated and talented individual to progress the organisation’s focus on reducing drowning among diverse populations. This role requires someone who can coordinate multiple projects with stakeholders at all levels, is an excellent communicator who wants to people to take action, with the ability to write persuasive policy pieces and funding submissions.
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Keep Watch to keep children safe around water
Published date 27/08/2020
Springtime safety message from Royal Life Saving urges parents to actively supervise children around water and ensure pool fences and gates are in working order
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New conflict management course for the aquatic industry
Published date 25/08/2020
Royal Life Saving has developed a new course on how to manage conflicts, specifically tailored for those working in the aquatic industry.
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Royal Life Saving publishes new National Swimming and Water Safety Framework for learn to swim programs in Australia
Published date 10/08/2020
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has published the new National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, which sets out new benchmarks for children participating in swimming and water safety lessons.
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Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 released for consultation
Published date 10/08/2020
The Australian Water Safety Council is calling for feedback to the Consultation Draft of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030.
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Royal Life Saving Teams Gearing Up for Summer
Published date 07/08/2020
News from Royal Life Saving State and Territory Offices around Australia – a quick round up of just a few of the programs and initiatives taking place around the country.COVID-19 continues to dominate and drive priorities for all Royal Life Saving teams across Australia, with some regions returning close to normal operations as others still face more challenges and uncertainty.Innovation remains the name of the game, but as summer approaches it is more important than ever that communities return to the pool to ensure children don’t miss out on essential swimming and water safety skills.For more information about what is going on in your local area, contact your local State or Territory Office.