Royal Life Saving Facilitators are volunteer professionals eager to provide customer focused programs that foster training and skills that can save lives and prevent accidents. Facilitators We are the leading provider for Lifesaving Awards in Australia. With an extensive range of courses, support and resources available. Log In About Facilitators Royal Life Saving offers a variety of awards and non-accredited programs, aimed at individuals or groups within the community. These awards can be gained progressively by people of all ages and abilities. The scheme has several strands, each with sequential flow and focusses on educating the community on water safety, personal survival, rescue and resuscitation. These programs are delivered by Facilitators who are volunteer professionals eager to provide customer focused programs that foster training and skills that can save lives and prevent accidents. As a Facilitator, you will gain access to the Facilitator Portal. This Portal contains the information and resources required to deliver a range of Royal Life Saving NSW Water Safety and Resuscitation Programs. You are required to keep your qualifications up to date, to maintain a current Facilitator status and receive RLS Lifesaving Awards. Lifesaving Awards Explore the range of Lifesaving Awards available to Students Resuscitation Awareness Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Junior Instructor Facilitator Application Apply, transfer or renew your Facilitators and Membership with Royal Life Saving Facilitator Requirements Learn what the requirements are to become a Royal life Saving Facilitator View Now Apply to be Facilitator Click here to submit your licence application to be a Royal Life Saving Facilitator Apply Now Renew your Facilitator status To renew your Facilitator Application please go to the Facilitator Portal. If you don't have an account please contact us Renew Now Facilitator Portal Approved Facilitators can access their Learning and Assessment Resources here Access Now

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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. This was not business as usual. It was a clear demonstration of what’s possible when the education and safety sectors come together with a shared commitment to protecting children, teachers and communities. Led by Royal Life Saving NSW , this large-scale delivery required extraordinary planning, coordination and expertise. Hundreds of first aid trainers and support staff mobilised across multiple regions, working long hours to ensure every participant received high-quality, compliant and practical training — all within tight school and system timeframes. The impact is immediate and far-reaching. Each of the 12,500 trained educators  now has the confidence and capability to: Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies Perform CPR and first aid when seconds matter Manage anaphylaxis safely and decisively Understand basic water rescue principles that save lives Beyond the numbers, this effort reinforces a powerful truth: professional development saves lives . It strengthens school communities, supports student wellbeing, and ensures staff are prepared for the moments that matter most. This program reflects industry leadership at its best — evidence-based training, delivered at scale, with quality never compromised. It is a testament to the dedication of all trainers and system leaders who recognise that safety is not optional — it is foundational. We are proud to stand alongside the NSW Department of Education in delivering training that protects lives today and builds safer communities for the future.

Making Swimming Accessible for All 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. 2025 Program Delivery Snapshot This year, Project Elevate delivered over 50,000 swimming lessons to children and adults across New South Wales, supporting participants from: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds Low socio-economic communities First Nations communities Regional and remote areas Across our adult, high school and primary school programs, many participants overcame a fear of water or experienced structured swimming lessons for the first time. Building Confidence, Skills and Safety Project Elevate programs focus on more than just swimming technique. Participants developed: Increased confidence in and around water Fundamental swimming and survival skills Greater awareness of water safety and risk These skills play a vital role in helping individuals and communities stay safe, particularly as we head into the summer months. What’s Next: SwimVAC 2026 Looking ahead, Project Elevate’s next major milestone is the fully funded SwimVAC program, running 12–23 January 2026. The program will deliver: 452 classes Across 85 venues To more than 2,500 children and adults in regional NSW Supporting Communities and the Aquatic Industry Beyond teaching lifesaving skills, SwimVAC also supports the broader aquatic industry by providing swim teachers with valuable summer employment, helping to strengthen the workforce while delivering critical community outcomes. Here are some of our favourite photos from the program in 2025!

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 save lives.  Why This Campaign Matters in Tasmania  Recent tragic incidents, along with findings from a Tasmanian Coronial inquest, have highlighted the heightened drowning risk associated with portable and inflatable pools , especially for children aged 0–5 years .  These pools are often purchased without families fully understanding the risks or legal requirements — yet the danger is just as real as with permanent backyard pools. Even small amounts of water, a brief lapse in supervision, or a pool left accessible can have devastating consequences.  As Craig Roberts, General Manager – Drowning Prevention at Royal Life Saving Tasmania, explains:  “Even small amounts of water, a momentary lapse in supervision, or a pool left accessible to a child can have devastating consequences. Our message is clear — if you’re going to use these pools, you must supervise constantly, empty them straight after use, and make sure children can’t access them when adults aren’t present.”  One Campaign. Six Clear Safety Messages.  The Be Pool Safe campaign delivers six simple, consistent safety messages that will be shared across communities throughout Tasmania via social media, email signatures, digital TV screens, and practical home pool safety checklists.  These messages focus on the actions that matter most:  1. Actively Supervise — Every Second Counts   Children can get into trouble in seconds. Active supervision means eyes on, hands on , with no distractions whenever water is accessible — whether it’s a pool, bath or splash play.  2. Empty Pools Immediately After Use   Portable and inflatable pools should be emptied straight after use , including small paddling pools. An empty pool removes the risk altogether.  3. Check Pool Fencing and Safety Barriers   In Tasmania, any pool capable of holding 300 mm of water requires a compliant safety barrier , including temporary and inflatable pools. Knowing the rules helps prevent tragedy.  4. Remove Hazards and Temptations   Pool toys, furniture, plants and climbable objects can act as stepping stones. Clearing the pool area and packing toys away after swimming helps prevent unsupervised access.  5. Be Prepared — CPR Saves Lives   While prevention is critical, being prepared can make the difference between life and death. Learning CPR and emergency response skills gives families the confidence to act if the unthinkable happens.  6. Understand the Risk   Drowning doesn’t always end in death — but it can change a life forever. For children aged 0–4, there are multiple hospitalisations for every drowning death, with most incidents occurring in private pools.  A Community-Wide Call to Action  The Be Pool Safe campaign is designed for everyone — parents, carers, grandparents, retailers, councils and early childhood services — because preventing drowning takes a whole-community approach.  This summer, Royal Life Saving Tasmania is encouraging all Tasmanians to pause, check their pool setup, refresh their supervision habits, and talk with friends and family about pool safety.  Because when it comes to drowning, prevention starts at home — and it starts with you.  Learn More and Get Resources  Free Be Pool Safe resources, including home pool safety checklists and campaign materials, are available at: 👉 www.drowningprevention.org.au/bepoolsafe   Together, with simple actions and consistent messages, we can make this summer safer for every Tasmanian child.