Lifesaving awards continue the journey from learn to swim, and builds on and extends skills, knowledge, fitness and judgement. It challenges participants to keep progressing towards more advanced awards and offers opportunities to get involved in lifesaving at grassroots level, competitive sport or gain further qualifications towards a career.

Royal Life Saving's Grey Medallion program is a water safety and lifesaving skills initiative for adults to encourage a healthy, independent and active lifestyle through safe aquatic recreation.