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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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, roles that reflected his genuine passion for helping others and keeping people safe around water. Those same values of humility, dedication, reliability and community remained at the heart of his leadership throughout his career. As Chief Executive Officer of Royal Life Saving NSW, David played a transformative role in shaping the organisation into the respected and trusted leader it is today. Through his vision, passion and unwavering commitment, he helped expand the reach and impact of Royal Life Saving programs across New South Wales, ensuring more people than ever before had access to swimming, water safety and lifesaving education. One of David’s greatest legacies is the growth of Royal Life Saving’s regional presence. His commitment to supporting regional and remote communities helped establish and strengthen regional offices across the state, including the development of the Northern NSW Office, ensuring lifesaving programs and services could reach communities where they were needed most. By the conclusion of his professional career, Royal Life Saving NSW programs were engaging more than 100,000 people annually and supporting the delivery of more than 250,000 swimming, water safety and lifesaving awards each year across New South Wales — an incredible achievement and a testament to David’s leadership and commitment to drowning prevention. Even after stepping down as CEO, David’s passion for lifesaving has never slowed. Returning to his love of lifesaving sport, he accepted the role of Director of Sport for Royal Life Saving Society Australia, where he continued to support and inspire the next generation of athletes and volunteers. Beyond the titles and achievements, David is widely respected for the way he has supported people throughout his career — mentoring staff, encouraging volunteers, building partnerships and always leading with integrity and care. His impact on Royal Life Saving, and on the many people and communities he has supported over the years, cannot be overstated. We thank David for his remarkable service, leadership and lifelong dedication to saving lives. Congratulations, Mr. David Macallister OAM — this recognition is so richly deserved.

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 recognised for her calm and courageous actions in an emergency. At just 12 years old, Amelia noticed a young child in distress after being knocked into the water at Port Sorell. Acting quickly, she entered the water and safely brought the child back to shore. Her actions are a powerful reminder that lifesaving skills can make all the difference — no matter your age. Acknowledgement from the City of Launceston The milestone and commendation have also been recognised by the City of Launceston. On behalf of Mayor Matthew Garwood, the Mayor’s Office shared congratulations on this significant achievement, noting the organisation’s “extraordinary commitment, education and community service over 110 years.” The Mayor also acknowledged Amelia’s actions, describing her “courage, compassion and calm leadership at such a young age” as truly inspiring, and commended Royal Life Saving Tasmania’s volunteers, staff and supporters for their ongoing role in building safer, more resilient communities. Building a Safer Community for 110 Years For more than a century, Royal Life Saving Tasmania has worked to prevent drowning and build safer communities across the state. From backyard pools and rivers to lakes, dams and coastal environments, the organisation has helped generations of Tasmanians learn how to: Swim safely Recognise risks Perform rescues Respond in emergencies A Legacy That Continues With strong community partnerships and government support, Royal Life Saving Tasmania continues to: Train pool lifeguards and swimming instructors Deliver water safety education to children and adults Build community resilience through lifesaving skills As we reflect on this milestone, the message remains clear: everyone has a role to play in preventing drowning — and anyone can be a lifesaver.

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 programs, each tailored to different stages of your career:   🔹 Aquatic Team Leadership Training (Emerging Leaders) Ideal for those stepping into leadership roles, this course focuses on building the foundations of effective team leadership. Participants will develop skills in: ✔ Supervising and motivating teams ✔ Communication and conflict resolution ✔ Understanding leadership styles ✔ Building high-performing teams This practical, hands-on training is designed to support lifeguards, swim teachers and supervisors transitioning into leadership roles.   🔹 Facility Leader Training (Advanced Leaders) Designed for more experienced leaders, this course supports those managing teams, departments or entire aquatic facilities. The program focuses on: ✔ Leading at a strategic and operational level ✔ Managing performance across a facility ✔ Driving culture, change and continuous improvement ✔ Advanced communication, influence and decision-making This course is ideal for those looking to elevate their leadership impact at a broader organisational level.   Course Dates & Locations ACT Course 📍 Royal Life Saving ACT 📅 Aquatic Team Leadership Training 12 th  + 13 th  May 2026 | 9am-4pm   NSW Courses (Later in 2026) 📍 Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Team Leadership Training 📅 6 th  + 7 th  July 2026 | 9am-4pm 📅 3 rd  + 4 th  November 2026 | 9am- 4pm Facility Leader Training (Advanced) 📅 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th  August 2026 | 9am-4pm   Why Leadership Matters in Aquatics Strong leadership is critical to the safe and effective operation of aquatic facilities. Many aquatic professionals step into leadership roles with limited formal training—these programs bridge that gap by providing practical, real-world leadership skills. Whether you’re leading a small team or managing an entire facility, the ability to communicate, make decisions under pressure and build a positive safety culture is essential.   Start Your Leadership Journey Whether you’re just stepping into a leadership role or looking to elevate your impact at a facility level, Royal Life Saving’s leadership programs provide a clear pathway for growth. Strong leaders create safer environments—and safer environments save lives.   Register Now Places are limited across all sessions. 👉  Secure your place here: Events | Royal Life Saving