Royal Life Saving is proud to deliver a suite of Aquatic Leadership Training courses across ACT and NSW in 2026, supporting professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. From emerging supervisors to experienced facility managers, these programs are designed to build the skills, confidence and capability needed to lead safe, high-performing aquatic environments.   Two Leadership Pathways – Which One Is Right for You? Royal Life Saving offers two distinct leadership

Recent drowning tragedies across Tasmania have highlighted an urgent and sobering reality — more must be done to prevent loss of life in our waterways. Since December, seven lives have been lost to drowning in Tasmania, reinforcing the need for a stronger, more coordinated approach to water safety. Royal Life Saving Tasmania is calling on government, industry, and community groups to work together to implement a “safe systems” approach  to drowning prevention — one that recog

Royal Life Saving ACT is celebrating a significant milestone marking 50 years of drowning prevention, water safety education and lifesaving impact across the Territory . This week, the organisation commemorated the occasion with a series of industry and Parliamentary events, culminating in the presentation of the prestigious Royal Life Saving Commendation Awards —recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding courage, skill and initiative in emergency situations. R

One drowning is one too many” - Royal Life Saving NSW calls for zero drownings target

On Wednesday 25 February 2026, Royal Life Saving NSW had the honour of recognising extraordinary acts of courage, leadership and lifesaving skill at the 2026 Royal Life Saving NSW Commendation Awards Ceremony , hosted at Government House Sydney by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales. The ceremony brought together recipients, families, emergency services personnel and community members to acknowledge individuals who stepped forward

With NSW Seniors Festival  approaching next week, communities across the state will come together to celebrate the valuable contributions of older Australians and promote opportunities for people to stay active, connected and healthy as they age. At Royal Life Saving NSW, Seniors Festival is also an important reminder of the role that water safety and aquatic activity can play in supporting healthy ageing — both physically and socially. Over the coming months, Royal Life Savi

On Tuesday 10th February, we said goodbye to Terry McCallum, a colleague, mentor, and friend who dedicated more than 40 years of his life to lifesaving education and drowning prevention. Terry’s impact on Royal Life Saving cannot be overstated. He wasn’t just a trainer, he was someone who shaped the culture around him. He brought warmth, humour, and an extraordinary depth of knowledge into every course, every office conversation, and every interaction, he had a rare gift for

Over four remarkable days, more than 12,500 teachers and education staff across NSW, ACT and Tasmania completed critical professional development in CPR, First Aid, Basic Water Rescues and Anaphylaxis management— making this one of the largest coordinated safety training efforts delivered to the education sector in Australia.

In 2025, Royal Life Saving NSW continued its commitment to making swimming accessible for all through the NSW Government’s Learn to Swim for At-Risk Communities initiative. Through Project Elevate, we are breaking down barriers to participation and ensuring more people have access to lifesaving swimming and water safety skills.

As the warmer months arrive, many Tasmanian families turn to backyard, portable and inflatable pools as a way to cool off and enjoy time together. While these pools can be fun and affordable, they also carry serious risks — particularly for young children.  That’s why Royal Life Saving Tasmania has launched its Be Pool Safe campaign, a statewide initiative designed to remind all Tasmanians that drowning is quick, silent and preventable — and that simple actions at home can s

Wyee Public School joined Project Elevate because it provided a rare and valuable opportunity — free swimming and water safety lessons for all students. The school recognised that financial barriers often prevent families from accessing learn-to-swim programs. Offering the program at no cost ensured that every child, regardless of circumstance, could gain essential skills and confidence around water.

I’m a 26-year old from Wagga, and before this program, I had never had a single swimming lesson. For years, swimming felt completely out of reach for me. I think a big part of that was not having enough motivation or support around me to take the first step. It always felt easier to just avoid it altogether.