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Enjoy a ‘Waterway of Life’ at Royal Life Saving Society’s ACT community water safety day! Royal Life Saving Society NSW | ACT | TAS are inviting ACT communities to come and enjoy ‘A Day at the Lake’ at Black Mountain Peninsula this Sunday 12 February 2023 from 10.00am-2.00pm. Proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government, A Day at the Lake is a Royal Life Saving ACT initiative that will provide participants with practical water safety skills to enjoy the water safely this summer. The day also celebrates Lake Burley Griffin and all it has to offer - recreation, fun and beautiful place for Canberrans to come together and enjoy their favourite aquatic pursuits. The event is free and there's something for everyone: Stall holders and Event Passport competition CPR Awareness Training Bike N Blend Smoothy Bikes Lions Belconnen BBQ Lunch Canberra Aqua Park will be in operational on the day. Royal Life Saving” Lucky Duck Dip” Colouring in Competition and much, much more! Royal Life Saving ACT CEO Michael Ilinsky said the event encourages people of all ages and all backgrounds to gain hands-on experience with essential water-safety skills such as CPR awareness training. “Getting together with family and friends in and around the water is an Australian way of life. We just want everyone to be able to do so safely and with confidence. “While we’re pleased to note ACT is one of only two regions in Australia that hasn’t reported a drowning this summer, we are witnessing high numbers of drownings Australia wide. Unfortunately, as of today, there have been 52 drownings reported in Australia this summer. Of those deaths, 40 per cent occurred nearby, in NSW waterways.” RLS General Manager Cherry Bailey said “Our goal is to minimise risks by building knowledge and equipping people with skills and confidence to navigate conditions in and around the water, whether they’re enjoying a day at the lake, heading to the local pool or traveling to open waterways. A Day at the Lake provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. A Day at the Lake provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. “It’s a great day out and everyone walks away with a life-saving skill up their sleeve.” Royal Life Saving ACT’s “A Day at the Lake” is a free community event is part of RLS NSW |ACT |TAS Summer Safety Campaign, which responds to the latest drowning data with four crucial safety messages. “We want all Australians to embrace the water, and there are four simple ways to enjoy it safely. Whether you’re fishing, boating, swimming, paddling or playing on shore, there are 4 simple tips to keeping each other safe…. · Know your limits and avoid taking risks · Check the conditions before you head out · Wear a lifejacket when on the water · Supervise children at all times Royal Life Saving ACT recently launched translated versions of their safety messages in seven priority languages. For further information please visit A Day at the Lake - ACT | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) This event is proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government 9 Feb 2023 A Day at the Lake comes to the ACT News and Media < Back to News Enjoy a ‘Waterway of Life’ at Royal Life Saving Society’s ACT community water safety day! Royal Life Saving Society NSW | ACT | TAS are inviting ACT communities to come and enjoy ‘A Day at the Lake’ at Black Mountain Peninsula this Sunday 12 February 2023 from 10.00am-2.00pm. Proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government, A Day at the Lake is a Royal Life Saving ACT initiative that will provide participants with practical water safety skills to enjoy the water safely this summer. The day also celebrates Lake Burley Griffin and all it has to offer - recreation, fun and beautiful place for Canberrans to come together and enjoy their favourite aquatic pursuits. The event is free and there's something for everyone: Stall holders and Event Passport competition CPR Awareness Training Bike N Blend Smoothy Bikes Lions Belconnen BBQ Lunch Canberra Aqua Park will be in operational on the day. Royal Life Saving” Lucky Duck Dip” Colouring in Competition and much, much more! Royal Life Saving ACT CEO Michael Ilinsky said the event encourages people of all ages and all backgrounds to gain hands-on experience with essential water-safety skills such as CPR awareness training. “Getting together with family and friends in and around the water is an Australian way of life. We just want everyone to be able to do so safely and with confidence. “While we’re pleased to note ACT is one of only two regions in Australia that hasn’t reported a drowning this summer, we are witnessing high numbers of drownings Australia wide. Unfortunately, as of today, there have been 52 drownings reported in Australia this summer. Of those deaths, 40 per cent occurred nearby, in NSW waterways.” RLS General Manager Cherry Bailey said “Our goal is to minimise risks by building knowledge and equipping people with skills and confidence to navigate conditions in and around the water, whether they’re enjoying a day at the lake, heading to the local pool or traveling to open waterways. A Day at the Lake provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. A Day at the Lake provides practical demonstrations and skills sessions, giving participants the chance to practice important safety skills such as how to safely assist someone who needs help, how to read conditions and spot any risks in open waterways. “It’s a great day out and everyone walks away with a life-saving skill up their sleeve.” Royal Life Saving ACT’s “A Day at the Lake” is a free community event is part of RLS NSW |ACT |TAS Summer Safety Campaign, which responds to the latest drowning data with four crucial safety messages. “We want all Australians to embrace the water, and there are four simple ways to enjoy it safely. Whether you’re fishing, boating, swimming, paddling or playing on shore, there are 4 simple tips to keeping each other safe…. · Know your limits and avoid taking risks · Check the conditions before you head out · Wear a lifejacket when on the water · Supervise children at all times Royal Life Saving ACT recently launched translated versions of their safety messages in seven priority languages. For further information please visit A Day at the Lake - ACT | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) This event is proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government 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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A Royal Life Saving NSW day of action on water safety, sparked by a tragic summer of drownings for NSW, has called on candidates in the NSW election to support drowning prevention strategies. Reported drownings by the end of summer reached 36 in NSW, more than Victoria and Queensland combined. Royal Life Saving NSW CEO Michael Ilinsky said this summer’s fatalities add to a darker trend for NSW, highlighted in recent national 10-year data. “NSW is disproportionately represented in this summer’s national drowning fatalities, with 45 per cent of the nation’s drowning toll occurring in NSW pools, coastal and inland waterways this season. “This summer is part of a trajectory we want to avoid – over the past 10 years eight of Australia’s 12 inland river blackspots are in NSW and at the local government level, the communities with the highest risk of drowning are in Western Sydney. “The drowning prevention day of action responds to rising challenges of the last three years including fires, floods, drought and the pandemic, which have resulted in pool closures and reduced access to swimming and water safety programs. “Around the country we saw 10 million swimming lessons lost over COVID -19, compounded by long delay getting back into lessons, we’re now worried for a generation of young people. “In NSW 40 per cent of children are unable to swim 50 metres or float for two minutes in deep water – a basic swimming benchmark for survival skills. “The fact that almost half of the kids in our state finish primary school without a basic swimming and adequate survival skills should be very concerning to communities, we hope this pledge for drowning prevention sparks conversations with local candidates throughout the state this weekend. “We want all people to have the opportunity to enjoy the water safety and be able to look out for one another. “The pledge being sent to NSW candidates today asks for their commitment to supporting drowning prevention measures throughout life – from early childhood and school swimming programs, adult learn-to swim, CPR and first aid, through to swimming instructor and lifeguard training. Mr Ilinsky said “This summer’s tragic toll has been a lesson on the growing urgency for a renewed commitment to early prevention strategies. As candidates across NSW step up their campaign efforts, the RLSNSW election platform offers four key initiatives for a NSW Government committed to drowning prevention: Ensure funding to address key water safety priorities identified in the 2022 National Drowning Report As 56 per cent of fatal drownings occur in inland waterways, support RLSNSW regional infrastructure to provide priority regions with inland water safety offices – to reach 100,000 children annually Provide support to reach disadvantaged communities with basic water safety and swimming lessons providing 30,000 children and adults from disadvantaged communities with a 10 lesson program. Continue the First Lap program To ensure Water Safety is a priority across NSW, please click here here to take the pledge 13 Mar 2023 Royal Life Saving NSW releases Election Pledge Media Releases < Back to News A Royal Life Saving NSW day of action on water safety, sparked by a tragic summer of drownings for NSW, has called on candidates in the NSW election to support drowning prevention strategies. Reported drownings by the end of summer reached 36 in NSW, more than Victoria and Queensland combined. Royal Life Saving NSW CEO Michael Ilinsky said this summer’s fatalities add to a darker trend for NSW, highlighted in recent national 10-year data. “NSW is disproportionately represented in this summer’s national drowning fatalities, with 45 per cent of the nation’s drowning toll occurring in NSW pools, coastal and inland waterways this season. “This summer is part of a trajectory we want to avoid – over the past 10 years eight of Australia’s 12 inland river blackspots are in NSW and at the local government level, the communities with the highest risk of drowning are in Western Sydney. “The drowning prevention day of action responds to rising challenges of the last three years including fires, floods, drought and the pandemic, which have resulted in pool closures and reduced access to swimming and water safety programs. “Around the country we saw 10 million swimming lessons lost over COVID -19, compounded by long delay getting back into lessons, we’re now worried for a generation of young people. “In NSW 40 per cent of children are unable to swim 50 metres or float for two minutes in deep water – a basic swimming benchmark for survival skills. “The fact that almost half of the kids in our state finish primary school without a basic swimming and adequate survival skills should be very concerning to communities, we hope this pledge for drowning prevention sparks conversations with local candidates throughout the state this weekend. “We want all people to have the opportunity to enjoy the water safety and be able to look out for one another. “The pledge being sent to NSW candidates today asks for their commitment to supporting drowning prevention measures throughout life – from early childhood and school swimming programs, adult learn-to swim, CPR and first aid, through to swimming instructor and lifeguard training. Mr Ilinsky said “This summer’s tragic toll has been a lesson on the growing urgency for a renewed commitment to early prevention strategies. As candidates across NSW step up their campaign efforts, the RLSNSW election platform offers four key initiatives for a NSW Government committed to drowning prevention: Ensure funding to address key water safety priorities identified in the 2022 National Drowning Report As 56 per cent of fatal drownings occur in inland waterways, support RLSNSW regional infrastructure to provide priority regions with inland water safety offices – to reach 100,000 children annually Provide support to reach disadvantaged communities with basic water safety and swimming lessons providing 30,000 children and adults from disadvantaged communities with a 10 lesson program. Continue the First Lap program To ensure Water Safety is a priority across NSW, please click here here to take the pledge RLS NSW Water Safety Pledge .pdf Download PDF • 2.76MB 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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Royal Life Saving NSW and Department of Education ‘Summer Skills’ funding successfully coordinated Lifeguard and Swim Teacher training programs in Far West NSW communities. Due to distance and low/transient populations, gaining access to swimming lessons has remained challenging for some Far West communities for years. Maintaining staff to deliver swimming lessons and operate pools has been an increasingly challenging obstacle. Early October, in anticipation of COVID restrictions lifting, and the announcement of First Lap vouchers from the Office of Sport, The Far Western Regional Office of Sport called for an expression of interest to its 500 sport, agency and community contacts on where or whether the training should proceed. By early November, two full-day training events wrapped up in Wilcannia, with over 80 people submitting applications. Royal Life Saving Western Regional Manager, Alison Middleton, conducted part of the training and was heartened by the response from the local communities. “We had locals from Broken Hill and Wentworth in the Far Southwest, Cobar in the east, whilst 32 people had enrolled in either Swim Teacher training and or Lifeguard training from Walgett LGA in the Far Northwest” said Mrs. Middleton. “It was fantastic to see many participants were the younger generation, and a quarter came from Indigenous communities.” Successful training courses also took place in Cobar, Bourke, Walgett and Broken Hill LGAs, just in time for the Summer rush of community members flocking to their local pool and enjoying the water safely. New training courses are now available, starting from January 2022 – TRAINING | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) 16 Dec 2021 A far west call out delivers vital training programs Training & Development < Back to News Royal Life Saving NSW and Department of Education ‘Summer Skills’ funding successfully coordinated Lifeguard and Swim Teacher training programs in Far West NSW communities. Due to distance and low/transient populations, gaining access to swimming lessons has remained challenging for some Far West communities for years. Maintaining staff to deliver swimming lessons and operate pools has been an increasingly challenging obstacle. Early October, in anticipation of COVID restrictions lifting, and the announcement of First Lap vouchers from the Office of Sport, The Far Western Regional Office of Sport called for an expression of interest to its 500 sport, agency and community contacts on where or whether the training should proceed. By early November, two full-day training events wrapped up in Wilcannia, with over 80 people submitting applications. Royal Life Saving Western Regional Manager, Alison Middleton, conducted part of the training and was heartened by the response from the local communities. “ We had locals from Broken Hill and Wentworth in the Far Southwest, Cobar in the east, whilst 32 people had enrolled in either Swim Teacher training and or Lifeguard training from Walgett LGA in the Far Northwest ” said Mrs. Middleton. “It was fantastic to see many participants were the younger generation, and a quarter came from Indigenous communities.” Successful training courses also took place in Cobar, Bourke, Walgett and Broken Hill LGAs, just in time for the Summer rush of community members flocking to their local pool and enjoying the water safely. New training courses are now available, starting from January 2022 – TRAINING | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) 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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