11,308 participants reached through lifesaving programs funded by local clubs Royal Life Saving NSW is proud to celebrate another successful year of community impact through the NSW ClubGRANTS program, with more than 11,300 people participating in drowning prevention, water safety, swimming and lifesaving initiatives across the state during 2025/26. Thanks to the support of 31 registered clubs across 22 local government areas, Royal Life Saving NSW secured $279,900 in ClubGRA

Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW) has renewed a call for long-term financial commitments from the NSW Government after its request for critical funding was rejected in today’s 2026–27 NSW State Budget.

Everyone at Royal Life Saving NSW is incredibly proud to congratulate David Macallister on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. This honour is a wonderful and well-deserved recognition of David’s extraordinary contribution to Royal Life Saving, the aquatic industry, and communities across Australia over many decades. David’s journey with Royal Life Saving began as a volunteer lifesaver, athlete, instructor and examiner,

In April 2026, Royal Life Saving Tasmania proudly marked 110 years of drowning prevention, celebrating more than a century of equipping communities with lifesaving skills and knowledge. The milestone was commemorated at a special event at Parliament House, where the organisation also presented its first-ever Tasmanian Royal Life Saving Commendation. Recognising Courage and Quick Thinking The inaugural Tasmanian Commendation was awarded to Amelia Hodge, a Launceston student re

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.