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    • Providing First Aid First Aid Gain the knowledge and skills to administer first aid
    • Practicing resuscitation Resuscitation Learn about CPR - the earliest response could save a life
    • Lifeguard supervising children Pool Lifeguard Achieve this qualification to work in the aquatic industry
    • Practicing rescue skills Bronze Medallion Become a qualified lifesaver with the Bronze Medallion
    • Teaching children to swim Swim Teaching Enrol in an AUSTSWIM course to become a Swim Teacher
    • Operating a swimming pool Pool Operations Enhance your career building safe pool operation skills
    • Providing customer service at the pool Professional Development Stay up-to-date and keep pace with the aquatic industry
    First Aider putting on a sling Royal Life Saving believes everyone can be a lifesaver. Whether as a responsible member of the community or for a lifesaving career, the skills you learn are skills for life.
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    Families We want you to be safe when you’re at home, at the local pool, or out & about. Our courses, programs & resources are designed to keep your family safe, no matter where you are
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    Schools Lifesaving can take you from the classroom to the pool to anywhere there is water. Royal Life Saving offers custom programs and resources designed specifically for schools.
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    Aquatic Centres Lifeguards, swim teachers and facility managers all have important jobs ensuring the safety of others. Learn more about careers, professional development and resources here
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    About RLSSA Royal Life Saving is active across Australia serving the community for the past 125yrs. Royal Life Saving works to prevent drowning and facilitate healthy active lifestyles.
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    Whatever your information requirements are you will find countless tips, facts, checklists and general research information regarding water safety here
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    • Keep Watch
      • Keep Watch Actions
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      • Keep Watch Lifestages
      • Keep Watch @ Bath Time
      • Keep Watch @ The Farm
      • Keep Watch at Public Pools
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Keep Watch Home Pool Safety
      • Home Pool Safety Checklist
      • Pool Toys Safety
      • Pool Safety Devices
      • Portable Pools
      • Home Water Safety
      • Children's Pool Party Safety
      • Child Safe Play Areas
    • Keep Watch Community Help Grants
    • State and Territory Activities
      • ACT Schools Program
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      • ACT Junior Lifeguard Club
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      • ACT Ngadyung Program
      • ACT First Aid @ Home
      • NT Water Safety Strategy 2017-2021
      • NT Stay Out of Pipes and Drains
      • Little Royals Swim School - NT Infant Aquatics Program
      • NT Water Safety Awareness Program
      • NT VACSWIM and Sunday Life Saving
    • National Swimming and Water Safety Framework
    • Swim and Survive
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    First Aider putting on a sling Our programs have been developed so all Australian's can have the awareness, skills and knowledge to safely participate in a range of aquatic activities.
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    Sport No matter what your age is or how well you swim, there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to enjoy and learn with Pool Lifesaving.
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MAKE THE RIGHT CALL

To keep your mates safe
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RESPECT THE RIVER

Our rivers are beautiful, but more people drown here than anywhere else.
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RESUSCITATION

Resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death. By learning CPR you could save a life.
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SWIM AND SURVIVE

Increasing the swimming and water safety skills of Australian children
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First Aid

'Everyone can be a lifesaver' and the best place to start is with a Royal Life Saving First Aid Course.
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Everyone can be a lifesaver. Whether as a responsible member of the community or for a lifesaving career, the skills you learn are skills for life.
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Keep Watch
Keep Watch

Keep Watch

Keep Watch aims to prevent drowning deaths of children under five years of age in all aquatic locations.
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Make the Right Call - Avoid Alcohol around the water
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Respect The River
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Respect the River

Saving Lives in Australian rivers
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Portable Pool Safety

Portable Pool Safety

Portable swimming pools pose a serious drowning risk to children. Children drown in portable swimming pools every year in Australia.
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Keep Watch

Keep Watch aims to prevent drowning deaths of children under five years of age in all aquatic locations.
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Swim And Survive
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Swim and Survive OLD

Royal Life Saving seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of Australian children to prevent drowning and increase participation.
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National Swimming and Water Safety Framework 2020
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New report highlights an aquatic workforce that provides essential community leadership

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About

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