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We advocate on a wide range of drowning prevention and water safety issues through targeted campaigns, educating communities about the risks of drowning and prevention strategies. WE ARE ASKING THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY ARE YOU SUMMER READY? Contact Us Latest Campaigns Access a range of resources and safety messages by clicking on the campaign below. ARE YOU SUMMER READY? BE POOL SAFE ACTIVE ADULTS EVERYONE CAN LEARN TO SWIM ARE YOU SWIM READY? Subscribe to be a Campaign Partner Campaign Partners have access to a range of Digital, Social and Print resources as well as how to guides and schedules to use within their communications Contact Us Contact Us

We work hand in hand with Aquatic Facilities to make their environment, people and activities as safe as possible Aquatic Safety Partner We work hand in hand with Aquatic Facilities to make their environment, people and activities as safe as possible Partners Menu > Swim and Survive Partner > Our Partnership Program > Swim School Partner > Aquatic Safety Partner Sign up as a Partner Overview Our Aquatic Safety Partnership is a hub of people, resources, and offerings brought together to give you maintain best practice in the delivery of safe pool operations. As a Aquatic Safety Partner you receive all of our Partner benefits as well as the following: GSPO Subscription - As part of our Partnership Program we can grant you direct access to the GSPO through Royal Life Saving Australia and the GSPO Portal Training Services - Receive tailored Lifeguard and Duty Manager training courses / updates for your staff at a discounted rate Child Safety Resources - We have developed the most extensive suite of Child Safety Resources for the Aquatic Industry. Access our Policy Templates, Resources, Online Learning and speak to one of our staff about supporting your child safety program. Aquatic Industry Jobs Portal - We have designed a specific Aquatic Industry Jobs portal to help partners, recruit and retain staff. Partners can advertise and shortlist their candidates for free. Aquatic Safety Assessments - Enjoy the benefit of scheduled aquatic facility safety assessment at a discounted partner rate with the inclusion of a Benchmark Report across all of your facilities Mystery Guest Assessments - Validate your Aquatic Safety System with 2 to 4 Mystery Guest Assessments at each your Aquatic Facility. Mystery Guest Assessment also include a full report and safety recommendations Keep Watch at Public Pools - As an Aquatic Safety Partner you get access to the Keep Watch at Public Pools Program with a bonus introductory offer of signage as part of your initial partnership and access to the Keep Watch at Public Pools Portal In-service Training Packages - Keep your Lifeguards in tune with their skills with site specific supervision training and our interactive ANatomy of a Drowning Presentation using real life examples Emergency Plans and Supervision Validation Assessments (optional) - Take advantage of our discounted emergency planning and supervision validation programs to really ensure your safety is of the highest quality Sign up as a Partner

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5b92083e-ef76-47f6-ae79-5c133cb016e3 National Swimming and Water Safety Framework The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework was launched in August 2020. Key industry organisations including Royal Life Saving Society – Australia; Swimming Australia; AUSTSWIM; Surf Life Saving Australia; Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA); Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA); YMCA; Belgravia Leisure; and Kids Alive Do the Five. The Framework aims to inform government, the education sector, aquatic industry, swim schools, swimming and water safety teachers, parents and individuals of the essential skills, knowledge, understanding, attitudes and behaviours for quality water safety education and to guide the development, provision and selection of holistic and balanced swimming and water safety programs. The Framework sets out three national benchmarks or targets for children at the ages of 6, 12 and 17 years. Every Australian at the age of 6 years should be able to swim continuously for at least five metres, submerge, move through an obstacle, and identify people and actions to help in an emergency; Every Australian float in deep water at the age of 12 years should be able to at least tread water for 2 minutes and swim continuously for 50 metres, rescue a person using a non-swimming rescue technique with non-rigid aids, and perform a survival sequence wearing clothing; 50% of all Australians at the age of 17 years should be able to tread water for five minutes, swim continuously for 400 metres, rescue an unconscious person in deep water, and perform a survival sequence wearing heavy clothing. Royal Life Saving data shows that 75% of children stop swimming lessons before the age of nine years and that 40% of 12-year-olds are not achieving these benchmarks. Go to Page Swimming and Water Safety Framework Related Industry Research Royal Life Saving advocacy, programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry NSW Gov Population Health Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Australian Water Safety Strategy National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums

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Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Inland waterways account for more than a quarter of all drowning deaths. The flat, still surface of an inland waterway can give a false sense of security to patrons who visit these locations. < Back Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Aquatic Services > Local Water Safety Planning > Safety Equipment > Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment > Facility Design Assessment > Mystery Guest Assessment > Supervision Validation Assessment > Signage Assessment > Emergency Action Plans > Operations Manuals > Aquatic Consultancy > Incident Investigation > Inland Waterway Safety Assessment Risk Enquiries Login to GSPO Inland waterways account for more than a quarter of all drowning deaths. The flat, still surface of an inland waterway can give a false sense of security to patrons who visit these locations. With inland waterways experiencing dramatically increased visitation rates, it is critical that a range of strategies are implemented to reduce the risk of drowning in these locations. The Royal Life Saving Inland Waterway Safety Assessment (IWSA) evaluates existing operational policies and procedures, emergency management plans, aquatic signage compliance, hazard identification and access and egress points. In review, it can provide landowners with a comprehensive improvement plan with which to implement. By commissioning Royal Life Saving to undertake an IWSA, land managers take a proactive approach in determining appropriate risk mitigation actions to help prevent foreseeable loss of life and injury to local residents and visitors recreating in the aquatic environment. Contact Us Royal Life Saving is active across all communities. Our members, volunteers, trainers, employees and lifesavers are found in almost all communities. Contact Us

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Check the Conditions before heading out Check the Conditions before heading out Safety Factsheet # 02 Overview The surface of open waterways can give a false sense of security. Even seemingly tranquil waterways can prove to be dangerous. It is worth remembering that conditions in open waterways such as rivers and beaches can change rapidly. Just because you might regularly visit an area, it doesn’t mean the environment will be the same the next time you visit. For example, sandbanks can move, and weather can adversely affect water conditions suddenly. When enjoying are open waterways, it is important to check the conditions before going out and understand the hazards and risks involved to keep yourself and those with you safe. Whether you’re swimming, boating or even just relaxing on the bank, there are many hidden dangers that you may not be aware of: Strong currents and fast-flowing water. Check the current by throwing a leaf into the water to see the speed it travels. If you get caught in a current, float on your back feet first, and go with the current. Don’t panic Submerged objects such as rocks, snags and tree branches. Check the depth of the water and look for submerged objects by using a stick. Don’t jump or dive into the water. Enter water slowly and feet first Slippery banks and uneven surfaces. Unintentional falls into water are a major risk. Changing seasonal patterns . Make sure you check the weather forecast and water conditions before venturing out. Water Tempretures. Water temperatures in open waterways can drop to freezing levels in winter and cause cold water shock if you fall in What to check for Before entering the water or going out, individuals should check the conditions using the five ‘W’ checks at all times. These are: Weather (rain, lightning, storms etc) Wind conditions (directs and strength) Water temperature Water movement (wave conditions, tides, current, flooding) Warnings (Signage, Radio, Websites) https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c800c2_3048f62cf38d4066aaed5e187c4a8b95/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Downloadable Resources RLSNSW-22-414-Safety Check the conditions before heading out DL Flyer .pdf Download PDF • 1.39MB RLSNSW-22-414-Safety Message A4 DL folded Flyer_F .pdf Download PDF • 3.39MB Related Items Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more Slips, Trips and Falls Paddle Safety Rock Fishing Safety Snags and Submerged Objects

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Industry Research and Guidelines Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile Australian Water Safety Strategy NSW Gov Population Health National Sport Plan National Swimming and Water Safety Framework National Swimming and Water Safety Symposiums Sport Aus Physical Literacy Framework Swimming and Water Safety Research in Australia The Social, Health and Economic Value of the Australian National Aquatic Industry Filter by Topic Reset Filter Swimming Aquatic Industry Drowning

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