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A hub of vibrant culture and thriving business, Western Sydney is home to a proudly diverse population of more than two million people. Unforunately it is also our greatest area for Drownings in NSW. Western Sydney A hub of vibrant culture and thriving business, Western Sydney is home to a proudly diverse population of more than two million people. Unforunately it is also our greatest area for Drownings in NSW. Key Links Royal Life Saving's efforst to reduce drowning in Western Sydney قل كلمتك تقرير غرق غرب سيدني خطة منع الغرق في غرب سيدني بوابة متعددة الثقافات إصدار إعلامي Key References Royal Life Saving's eforst to reduce drowning in Western Sydney غطاء منطقة سيدني الكبرى .PNG مخطط منطقة المدينة المركزية مخطط حي المدينة الغربية إستراتيجية سلامة المياه الأسترالية خطة إدارة مياه غرب سيدني

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NSW families with children aged 3 to 6 years will have access to a brand new $44 million swimming and water safety voucher initiative as part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to water safety and active participation. “We fully support the NSW Government in the roll out of this new Swimming and Water Safety voucher program. Our research shows us that across the state, only 35% of the 3-6 year age group are currently attending learn to swim lessons. Affordability has been a real barrier for a lot of families. Royal Life Saving will continue working with Government and industry to ensure that no child misses out on such vital life skills as swimming and water safety.” Michael Ilinsky, CEO of Royal Life Saving NSW said. After working closely with the NSW Government over the past 12 months on a range of water safety initiatives, Royal Life Saving NSW welcomed the announcement today from NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, and NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. "Importantly, every parent should enjoy the peace of mind their child will be safe in and around the water, with the new voucher program helping to achieve this. “Ultimately this is the type of support that will not only save people money, it could help save lives” – NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet. “Families across NSW will be able to use these vouchers when they enrol their children in swimming lessons, helping to ensure every NSW child has access to quality swimming and water safety education before they start school.” – NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. Royal Life Saving NSW General Manager of Drowning Prevention and Education, Craig Roberts, said the voucher program is an imperative step towards achieving the benchmarks set within National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. “The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework identifies key milestones for Australian children at ages 6, 12 and 17 years,” Mr Roberts said. “At 6 years of age, every child should be able to exit and enter the water unassisted, float and recover to stand, and perform a specified survival sequence. Without the opportunity to participate and practice these skills, the benchmarks within the framework cannot be realised, making the NSW Government’s water safety lesson voucher program an integral step to reducing drownings across the state.” Mr Ilinsky added that the expected increase in participation would also benefit local pools and swim schools with a boost for local jobs. “The aquatic recreation industry has suffered over the past couple of years with interruptions to business from bushfires and the global Covid-19 pandemic. The participation stimulus generated from the new swimming and water safety voucher program will mean more qualified Swim Teachers for our swim schools, and more professional Pool Lifeguards for our swimming pools. Royal Life Saving will continue to support industry with the provision of quality, innovative training solutions across the sector, with new professional development and specialisation courses in the pipeline.” Mr Ilinsky said. NSW families can hope to hear more about the rollout of the new swimming and water safety voucher program in coming weeks, with access to vouchers expected in early 2022. *Read NSW Government Media Release here: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/kids-dive-into-learn-to-swim-voucher-program 23 June 2021 NEW Swimming and Water Safety Voucher program for NSW Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News NSW families with children aged 3 to 6 years will have access to a brand new $44 million swimming and water safety voucher initiative as part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to water safety and active participation. “We fully support the NSW Government in the roll out of this new Swimming and Water Safety voucher program. Our research shows us that across the state, only 35% of the 3-6 year age group are currently attending learn to swim lessons. Affordability has been a real barrier for a lot of families. Royal Life Saving will continue working with Government and industry to ensure that no child misses out on such vital life skills as swimming and water safety.” Michael Ilinsky, CEO of Royal Life Saving NSW said. After working closely with the NSW Government over the past 12 months on a range of water safety initiatives, Royal Life Saving NSW welcomed the announcement today from NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, and NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. "Importantly, every parent should enjoy the peace of mind their child will be safe in and around the water, with the new voucher program helping to achieve this. “Ultimately this is the type of support that will not only save people money, it could help save lives” – NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet. “Families across NSW will be able to use these vouchers when they enrol their children in swimming lessons, helping to ensure every NSW child has access to quality swimming and water safety education before they start school.” – NSW Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward. Royal Life Saving NSW General Manager of Drowning Prevention and Education, Craig Roberts, said the voucher program is an imperative step towards achieving the benchmarks set within National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. “The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework identifies key milestones for Australian children at ages 6, 12 and 17 years,” Mr Roberts said. “At 6 years of age, every child should be able to exit and enter the water unassisted, float and recover to stand, and perform a specified survival sequence. Without the opportunity to participate and practice these skills, the benchmarks within the framework cannot be realised, making the NSW Government’s water safety lesson voucher program an integral step to reducing drownings across the state.” Mr Ilinsky added that the expected increase in participation would also benefit local pools and swim schools with a boost for local jobs. “The aquatic recreation industry has suffered over the past couple of years with interruptions to business from bushfires and the global Covid-19 pandemic. The participation stimulus generated from the new swimming and water safety voucher program will mean more qualified Swim Teachers for our swim schools, and more professional Pool Lifeguards for our swimming pools. Royal Life Saving will continue to support industry with the provision of quality, innovative training solutions across the sector, with new professional development and specialisation courses in the pipeline.” Mr Ilinsky said. NSW families can hope to hear more about the rollout of the new swimming and water safety voucher program in coming weeks, with access to vouchers expected in early 2022. *Read NSW Government Media Release here: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/kids-dive-into-learn-to-swim-voucher-program 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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Swimming and aquatic recreation are part of the social fabric of Australian society. Therefore, the ability to swim is not only a vital life skill, but it also contributes to social inclusion and participation. Sadly, there are many children who miss out on the opportunity to learn to swim, putting them at an unfair and increased risk of drowning and aquatic related injury. 100 people in NSW lose their life to drowning each year, with many more lives significantly impacted as a result of non-fatal drowning. People living in Cessnock have access to a number of water ways for a variety of recreational and day to day activities, therefore it really is vital that all youth have the same opportunity to access swimming and water safety programs to know how to swim and survive. Through the Club Grants program, Royal Life Saving received funding from East Cessnock Bowling Club to offer at-risk school aged students in Cessnock an opportunity to learn vital swimming and survival skills, through a school holiday intensive program, while connecting with other youth. Participants for this program were sourced from local community groups who work directly with at-risk and disadvantaged youth including the Smith Family and local schools. The program was open to culturally diverse and Indigenous youth as well. Lessons were conducted at Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre through collaboration with the team at Belgravia Leisure during the recent April school holidays. 30 students engaged in a 10 lesson learn to swim program, developing foundational swimming skills and water safety awareness along with a sense of achievement through completion of the program. We greatly appreciate the ongoing support of our Club Grants partners who continue to provide funding assistance to Royal Life Saving, allowing us the opportunity to deliver greater access to aquatic programs for various target groups. 27 Apr 2023 Funded Learn to Swim for at-risk youth Drowning Prevention < Back to News Swimming and aquatic recreation are part of the social fabric of Australian society. Therefore, the ability to swim is not only a vital life skill, but it also contributes to social inclusion and participation. Sadly, there are many children who miss out on the opportunity to learn to swim, putting them at an unfair and increased risk of drowning and aquatic related injury. 100 people in NSW lose their life to drowning each year, with many more lives significantly impacted as a result of non-fatal drowning. People living in Cessnock have access to a number of water ways for a variety of recreational and day to day activities, therefore it really is vital that all youth have the same opportunity to access swimming and water safety programs to know how to swim and survive. Through the Club Grants program, Royal Life Saving received funding from East Cessnock Bowling Club to offer at-risk school aged students in Cessnock an opportunity to learn vital swimming and survival skills, through a school holiday intensive program, while connecting with other youth. Participants for this program were sourced from local community groups who work directly with at-risk and disadvantaged youth including the Smith Family and local schools. The program was open to culturally diverse and Indigenous youth as well. Lessons were conducted at Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre through collaboration with the team at Belgravia Leisure during the recent April school holidays. 30 students engaged in a 10 lesson learn to swim program, developing foundational swimming skills and water safety awareness along with a sense of achievement through completion of the program. We greatly appreciate the ongoing support of our Club Grants partners who continue to provide funding assistance to Royal Life Saving, allowing us the opportunity to deliver greater access to aquatic programs for various target groups. 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