ACT School Swimming
Royal Life Saving ACT is proud to deliver the ACT Government’s Water Safety Program to school students across the Territory. Through strong partnerships with local councils, schools, community organisations, and culturally diverse groups, we ensure this important program reaches those who need it most.
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Program Overview
The program follows Royal Life Saving’s nationally recognised Swim and Survive curriculum, which aligns with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. This ensures high-quality, age-appropriate instruction that supports every child’s development in water safety and swimming skills.
Classroom Water Safety Modules
In addition to pool-based lessons, students complete five classroom water safety modules delivered by their school teachers using Royal Life Saving’s Swim and Survive resources. These modules are aligned to the Australian Curriculum and build vital safety knowledge.
Swimming Levels
Children are grouped by ability to ensure safe, supportive and effective learning:
Beginner
For children new to swimming or who need help floating and moving in water.
Intermediate
For children who can float independently and swim at least 10 metres without assistance.
Advanced
For children comfortable in deep water who can float, scull or tread water for 1 minute and swim 15 metres or more.
5 practical swim lessons (60 minutes each)
5 engaging classroom water safety modules
Qualified instructors at approved aquatic venues
Skills assessed against national benchmarks
Nationally recognised certificates awarded upon completion
Delivered year-round across all 4 School Terms
This comprehensive program helps ACT students become safer, more confident swimmers—both in and around the water.
For further information about this program, you can contact us on (02) 6260 5800 or act@royalact.com.au