Following a Press Conference today the NSW Government has released its updated Easing Restrictions at 80% full vaccination. From the Monday after NSW hits the 80% (aged 16 and over) double-dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have: Exercise and recreation Gyms, indoor recreation and sporting facilities reopen with density limits and up to 20 people in classes. Indoor swimming pools reopen for lessons only. Community sports permitted for fully vaccinated staff, spectators and participants. All premises will operate at 1 person per 4sqm indoors and 1 person per 2sqm outdoors. People under the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated are allowed unaccompanied in their workplaces and all outdoor settings, but must be with a fully vaccinated member of their household in hospitality venues (unless collecting takeaways), entertainment facilities, major recreation facilities and places of worship. Craig Roberts, General Manager for Drowning Prevention and Education at Royal Life Saving said "We welcome this revised postion frI’m the NSW Government. This is an excellent outcome for the NSW Community allowing children and adults to get back into water and enrol in essential swimming and water safety lessons before the summer season begins". "This is a much needed boost for the Aquatic Industry with an estimated 25,000 staff and 250 facilities now able to open thier doors in October." For the latest information please visit the NSW Government Website 3 Oct 2021 Learn to Swim now available at 80% for NSW Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News Following a Press Conference today the NSW Government has released its updated Easing Restrictions at 80% full vaccination. From the Monday after NSW hits the 80% (aged 16 and over) double-dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have: Exercise and recreation Gyms, indoor recreation and sporting facilities reopen with density limits and up to 20 people in classes. Indoor swimming pools reopen for lessons only. Community sports permitted for fully vaccinated staff, spectators and participants. All premises will operate at 1 person per 4sqm indoors and 1 person per 2sqm outdoors. People under the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated are allowed unaccompanied in their workplaces and all outdoor settings, but must be with a fully vaccinated member of their household in hospitality venues (unless collecting takeaways), entertainment facilities, major recreation facilities and places of worship. Craig Roberts, General Manager for Drowning Prevention and Education at Royal Life Saving said "We welcome this revised postion frI’m the NSW Government. This is an excellent outcome for the NSW Community allowing children and adults to get back into water and enrol in essential swimming and water safety lessons before the summer season begins". "This is a much needed boost for the Aquatic Industry with an estimated 25,000 staff and 250 facilities now able to open thier doors in October." For the latest information please visit the NSW Government Website 80% Easing Restrictions Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts 1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer News and Media Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium News and Media Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities News and Media

NGADYUNG NGADYUNG History NGADYUNG is the word used by the traditional land owners in the ACT region – the Ngunnawal People – to describe water and various activities associated with it. Royal Life Saving ACT first established “Ngadyung” with funding from the ACT Health Department in 2007. Ngadyung is Canberra’s only dedicated Aquatic Recreation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and provides free access to the RLSSA Swim and Survive program for children in the local community who are otherwise at risk of missing out on formal water safety and survival education. More than 500 local children have participated in the program since its inception and the program is now a core program activity for Royal Life Saving ACT. Program Ngadyung runs on Sundays during ACT school terms and is offered to children 4 to 12 years. Children participate in weekly sessions boosting their development of vital swimming and water safety skills such as safe entries and exits, breath control, floating, sculling, survival and lifejacket skills, basic rescues and safe behaviours in a range of aquatic environments. There is a focus within these sessions on understanding the risks in a variety of water environments. Educating children on how to establish safe behaviours in and around rivers, lakes, dams and pools is a Ngadyung priority. All Ngadyung instructors are experienced swim teachers who hold nationally recognised swim teaching, and resuscitation qualifications. Costs Ngadyung is supported by the Federal Australian Government’s national Inland Waterways Drowning Prevention Project. There is no cost for participation or for pool entry. Attendance is completely free for eligible enrolled participants. Participate and Enrol Ngadyung is currently offered in two Canberra locations: Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, Belconnen Lakeside Leisure Centre, Tuggeranong Sessions run on Sunday afternoons. Individual start times are dependent on each child’s ability level. Bookings Once you have had an assessment, we will provide you with the appropriate start time and your children can attend weekly. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any further questions please contact us on: 02 6260 5800

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More than 900 people have drowned in inland waterways including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams in Australia in the ten years to 2020/21, accounting for more than a third of all drowning deaths in Australia. New research by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia analysing all drowning deaths for the decade found 924 people drowned in inland waterways, with males making up 80 per cent of the drowning toll. For the first time, drowning deaths in national parks and state conservation areas have been detailed, with five per cent of deaths occurring in these popular recreation areas. A further five per cent drowned at a waterfall or swimming hole. The top 10 river drowning blackspots across Australia have not changed drastically over this ten-year period. The Murray River remains the leading river blackspot for drowning across New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC) and South Australia (SA), with the Yarra River in Melbourne (VIC), Hawkesbury River in Sydney (NSW), the Murrumbidgee River in ACT and the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia (WA) accounting for the top five deadliest rivers in Australia. The top three lakes/dams for drowning include Lake Eildon in VIC, Lake Macquarie and St Georges Basin in NSW. Top 3 age groups and locations HOW TO STAY SAFE IN INLAND WATERWAYS • Check conditions before entering the water • Enter the water slowly, feet first • Take care around crumbling riverbeds and slippery dam edges • Avoid underwater obstacles such as rocks, branches, rubbish • Take care when walking on unstable or slippery riverbeds • Avoid crossing flooded waterways • Avoid alcohol and drugs around water • Wear a lifejacket when boating or using watercraft • Always swim with a mate View the full report here: 27 Feb 2023 Inland waterways drowning report identifies over 900 lives lost. Drowning Prevention < Back to News More than 900 people have drowned in inland waterways including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams in Australia in the ten years to 2020/21, accounting for more than a third of all drowning deaths in Australia. New research by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia analysing all drowning deaths for the decade found 924 people drowned in inland waterways, with males making up 80 per cent of the drowning toll. For the first time, drowning deaths in national parks and state conservation areas have been detailed, with five per cent of deaths occurring in these popular recreation areas. A further five per cent drowned at a waterfall or swimming hole. The top 10 river drowning blackspots across Australia have not changed drastically over this ten-year period. The Murray River remains the leading river blackspot for drowning across New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC) and South Australia (SA), with the Yarra River in Melbourne (VIC), Hawkesbury River in Sydney (NSW), the Murrumbidgee River in ACT and the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia (WA) accounting for the top five deadliest rivers in Australia. The top three lakes/dams for drowning include Lake Eildon in VIC, Lake Macquarie and St Georges Basin in NSW. Top 3 age groups and locations HOW TO STAY SAFE IN INLAND WATERWAYS • Check conditions before entering the water • Enter the water slowly, feet first • Take care around crumbling riverbeds and slippery dam edges • Avoid underwater obstacles such as rocks, branches, rubbish • Take care when walking on unstable or slippery riverbeds • Avoid crossing flooded waterways • Avoid alcohol and drugs around water • Wear a lifejacket when boating or using watercraft • Always swim with a mate View the full report here: RLS_InlandWaterwaysReport2023_LR .pdf Download PDF • 4.04MB Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts 1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer News and Media Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium News and Media Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities News and Media

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