Royal Life Saving releases report into the social, health and economic value of the Australian Aquatic Industry. Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia, and commissioned by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia. Our organisation is involved in a diverse range of swimming, water safety and lifesaving agenda and is pleased to contribute to the benefits described in the report and to see these advocated in this way. We wish to provide a copy of the report highlights as well as more information on where to access the full report to assist you, your partners, and your constituents in supporting the aquatic industry’s value and contribution to the Australian community, particularly as the industry rebuilds following the pandemic. The report reinforces the myriad of ways that the aquatic industry benefits the Australian community and found that the industry: is a driver of economic activity throughout Australia, employing the equivalent of 33,600 full time employees and adding $2.8 billion to gross domestic product (GDP) is a generator of $2.5 billion in health benefits, ranging across a reduction in the burden of disease, improved mental health outcomes, reduced absenteeism, and reduced childhood drowning is a provider of $3.8 billion’s worth of social benefits such as: enhancing an individual’s leisure time or creating increased life satisfaction; by bringing people together; supporting more vulnerable groups; and supporting early learning. 10 Aug 2021 Understanding the social, health and economic value of the Australian Aquatic Industry Members & Partners < Back to News Royal Life Saving releases report into the social, health and economic value of the Australian Aquatic Industry. Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia, and commissioned by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia. Our organisation is involved in a diverse range of swimming, water safety and lifesaving agenda and is pleased to contribute to the benefits described in the report and to see these advocated in this way. We wish to provide a copy of the report highlights as well as more information on where to access the full report to assist you, your partners, and your constituents in supporting the aquatic industry’s value and contribution to the Australian community, particularly as the industry rebuilds following the pandemic. The report reinforces the myriad of ways that the aquatic industry benefits the Australian community and found that the industry: is a driver of economic activity throughout Australia, employing the equivalent of 33,600 full time employees and adding $2.8 billion to gross domestic product (GDP) is a generator of $2.5 billion in health benefits, ranging across a reduction in the burden of disease, improved mental health outcomes, reduced absenteeism, and reduced childhood drowning is a provider of $3.8 billion’s worth of social benefits such as: enhancing an individual’s leisure time or creating increased life satisfaction; by bringing people together; supporting more vulnerable groups; and supporting early learning. View Full Report Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

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Two of NSW Pool Lifesaving Sport’s finest Rozlynn Grey OAM and Andrew Bowden were deservingly acknowledged for their outstanding contributions at Sport NSW’s Community Sports Awards on Thursday 29 June 2023. Rozlynn Grey OAM - 2023 Valour Sport Community Official of the Year Roz, a veteran in the Pool Lifesaving Sport community with 60 years of involvement. Her contributions span everything from an Athlete to Coach, Mentor, Manager, Chairwoman of the NSW Club and Competition Committee, Officials representative on the National Sports Committee, Elected Member of the NSW & National Honours Committee, and as various Senior Competition Management and Officiating positions at NSW, Australia, Commonwealth, and International Lifesaving Competitions. Furthermore, Roz has actively contributed to the International Lifesaving community through various coaching and athlete development workshops with Commonwealth lifesaving nations. For her significant contribution to lifesaving Mrs. Rozlynn Grey was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of 2018 Australia Day Honours. Roz is often affectionately described as the cornerstone of lifesaving activities across Australia. Andrew Bowden - 2023 Sportscover Community Sport Administrator of the Year Andrew has contributed his extensive coaching experience and knowledge to the sport and most importantly to the members of the Pool Lifesaving community for many years. After transitioning from one of the world’s top Lifesaving athletes, Andrew has given back to the sport through his involvement from a grassroots club level, all the way up to Assistant Coach of the Australian Lifesaving Team (ALT). Through Andrews appointment as the Chairman of the NSW Club and Competition Committee, and NSW Representative on the National Sports Committee he has successfully led and overseen the activities of the committee. He is a skilled leader who is able to manage different personalities and perspectives, facilitate collaboration, and promote productive discussions and decision making. Andrew played a crucial role in the amalgamation of RLSNSW and SLSNSW in the creation of a jointly hosted NSW Pool Lifesaving Championships. This ensured that both organisations’ values and opinions were equally respected. The commitment Andrew has shown to the sport of Pool Lifesaving is hard to encapsulate and should be highly acknowledged and rewarded. Royal Life Saving NSW have immense gratitude to both Rozlynn and Andrew for volunteering their precious time to support, guide, contribute and share their respective vast experience for the continued growth and development of the sport of Pool Lifesaving and its members. The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others – DeAnn Hollis The NSW Sports Awards have been running since 1994, and serve to celebrate the achievements of athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and organisations on an annual basis. To view all recipients from the 2023 NSW Community Sports Awards, check out https://www.facebook.com/sportnsw 3 July 2023 Dual Win at NSW Community Sport Awards for Lifesaving Volunteers Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News Two of NSW Pool Lifesaving Sport’s finest Rozlynn Grey OAM and Andrew Bowden were deservingly acknowledged for their outstanding contributions at Sport NSW’s Community Sports Awards on Thursday 29 June 2023. Rozlynn Grey OAM - 2023 Valour Sport Community Official of the Year Roz, a veteran in the Pool Lifesaving Sport community with 60 years of involvement. Her contributions span everything from an Athlete to Coach, Mentor, Manager, Chairwoman of the NSW Club and Competition Committee, Officials representative on the National Sports Committee, Elected Member of the NSW & National Honours Committee, and as various Senior Competition Management and Officiating positions at NSW, Australia, Commonwealth, and International Lifesaving Competitions. Furthermore, Roz has actively contributed to the International Lifesaving community through various coaching and athlete development workshops with Commonwealth lifesaving nations. For her significant contribution to lifesaving Mrs. Rozlynn Grey was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of 2018 Australia Day Honours. Roz is often affectionately described as the cornerstone of lifesaving activities across Australia. Andrew Bowden - 2023 Sportscover Community Sport Administrator of the Year Andrew has contributed his extensive coaching experience and knowledge to the sport and most importantly to the members of the Pool Lifesaving community for many years. After transitioning from one of the world’s top Lifesaving athletes, Andrew has given back to the sport through his involvement from a grassroots club level, all the way up to Assistant Coach of the Australian Lifesaving Team (ALT). Through Andrews appointment as the Chairman of the NSW Club and Competition Committee, and NSW Representative on the National Sports Committee he has successfully led and overseen the activities of the committee. He is a skilled leader who is able to manage different personalities and perspectives, facilitate collaboration, and promote productive discussions and decision making. Andrew played a crucial role in the amalgamation of RLSNSW and SLSNSW in the creation of a jointly hosted NSW Pool Lifesaving Championships. This ensured that both organisations’ values and opinions were equally respected. The commitment Andrew has shown to the sport of Pool Lifesaving is hard to encapsulate and should be highly acknowledged and rewarded. Royal Life Saving NSW have immense gratitude to both Rozlynn and Andrew for volunteering their precious time to support, guide, contribute and share their respective vast experience for the continued growth and development of the sport of Pool Lifesaving and its members. The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others – DeAnn Hollis The NSW Sports Awards have been running since 1994, and serve to celebrate the achievements of athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and organisations on an annual basis. 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A beautiful summers day created the perfect backdrop for Royal Life Saving ACT’s first post covid ‘A Day at the Lake’ event. A Day at the Lake held at Black Mountain Reserve on Sunday 12 February 2023 is the 6th event since its inception in 2015. Proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government, the initiative provides 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. RLS General Manager Cherry Bailey said “A Day at The Lake offers such a unique water safety education opportunity for our community, and we’re thrilled to have seen it go off without a hitch again this year. Our thanks go to our sponsors at Icon Water, our supporters, stallholders, staff and volunteers, and of course everyone who came out to join us on the day!” We would like to thank our community partners that helped make this event such a success: Abilities Unlimited Australia ACT Government – Backyard Lifeguard Belconnen Lions Club Club Lime Icon Water – event sponsors MustAct – Womens Swimming Project YMCA NSW Congratulation to our Competition Prize winners on the day: LUCKY DUCK DIP WINNER “Elyssa” won the $200 KingPin Voucher, special thanks to KingPin Canberra. LUCKY DUCK DIP WINNER “Sami” won the $199 GoBoat Voucher, special thanks to GoBoat Canberra. EVENT PASSPORT WINNERS “Lisa”, “Rab”, “Sophia” and “Henry” each won a KingPin Activity voucher, special thanks to KingPin Canberra. YMCA NSW COLOURING COMPETITION “Rayansh” who won 1 term of free-swimming lessons, special thanks to YMCA NSW. This event is proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government 17 Feb 2023 Fun in the sun at A Day at the Lake! Education & Awareness < Back to News A beautiful summers day created the perfect backdrop for Royal Life Saving ACT’s first post covid ‘A Day at the Lake’ event. A Day at the Lake held at Black Mountain Reserve on Sunday 12 February 2023 is the 6th event since its inception in 2015. Proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government, the initiative provides 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. RLS General Manager Cherry Bailey said “A Day at The Lake offers such a unique water safety education opportunity for our community, and we’re thrilled to have seen it go off without a hitch again this year. Our thanks go to our sponsors at Icon Water, our supporters, stallholders, staff and volunteers, and of course everyone who came out to join us on the day!” We would like to thank our community partners that helped make this event such a success: Abilities Unlimited Australia ACT Government – Backyard Lifeguard Belconnen Lions Club Club Lime Icon Water – event sponsors MustAct – Womens Swimming Project YMCA NSW Congratulation to our Competition Prize winners on the day: LUCKY DUCK DIP WINNER “Elyssa” won the $200 KingPin Voucher, special thanks to KingPin Canberra. LUCKY DUCK DIP WINNER “Sami” won the $199 GoBoat Voucher, special thanks to GoBoat Canberra. EVENT PASSPORT WINNERS “Lisa”, “Rab”, “Sophia” and “Henry” each won a KingPin Activity voucher, special thanks to KingPin Canberra. YMCA NSW COLOURING COMPETITION “Rayansh” who won 1 term of free-swimming lessons, special thanks to YMCA NSW. This event is proudly supported by Icon Water and the Australian Government Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

Royal Life Saving is proud to mark 130 Summers of service to the community with a special exhibition at NSW Parliament House this April. Waterway of Life – 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving celebrates our legacy, impact, and continued commitment to drowning prevention and water safety across New South Wales. Last week, Royal Life Saving NSW proudly launched the new public exhibition to mark this extraordinary milestone — 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving.Titled Waterway of Life, the exhibition was officially opened at a special event attended by NSW Premier Chris Minns, Olympic diver and social media advocate Sam Fricker, Members of Parliament, community leaders, and representatives from across the aquatic, education, and emergency services sectors. Located on the northern wall of the Parliament’s Fountain Court, the free exhibition showcases our organisation’s journey since its establishment in NSW in 1894. Through archival photographs, educational displays, data, and memorabilia, the exhibition highlights the people, places and pivotal moments that have shaped our mission to keep Australians safe in, on and around the water. “For 130 summers, Royal Life Saving has worked to equip Australians with the skills to swim, rescue and respond,” said Royal Life Saving NSW CEO, Michael Ilinsky. “Whether it’s earning a Bronze Medallion, learning CPR, or being saved by one of our trained lifesavers, our work has touched generations of families across the state.” “Our vision is for every Australian to enjoy the water safely. Sadly, drowning remains a major issue in NSW, and this exhibition is a timely reminder of the critical role water safety education plays in preventing tragedy.” The exhibition is being hosted by Roy Butler MP, Member for Barwon, who praised the importance of the milestone: “Swimming is part of our Australian identity, and the impact of Royal Life Saving's work cannot be overstated. This exhibition is an opportunity to recognise an organisation that remains as vital today as it was 130 years ago.” Waterway of Life – 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving is open to the public on weekdays from 9am–5pm at NSW Parliament House, Fountain Court (6 Macquarie Street, Sydney), until 23 April 2025. Entry is free. This exhibition is more than a look back — it’s a call to action. We invite all members of the community to visit, reflect, and celebrate our shared responsibility to keep every life safe around water. 1 Apr 2025 Royal Life Saving Marks 130 Summers of Saving Lives with NSW Parliament Exhibition Event < Back to News Royal Life Saving is proud to mark 130 Summers of service to the community with a special exhibition at NSW Parliament House this April. Waterway of Life – 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving celebrates our legacy, impact, and continued commitment to drowning prevention and water safety across New South Wales. Last week, Royal Life Saving NSW proudly launched the new public exhibition to mark this extraordinary milestone — 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving.Titled Waterway of Life , the exhibition was officially opened at a special event attended by NSW Premier Chris Minns, Olympic diver and social media advocate Sam Fricker, Members of Parliament, community leaders, and representatives from across the aquatic, education, and emergency services sectors. Located on the northern wall of the Parliament’s Fountain Court, the free exhibition showcases our organisation’s journey since its establishment in NSW in 1894. Through archival photographs, educational displays, data, and memorabilia, the exhibition highlights the people, places and pivotal moments that have shaped our mission to keep Australians safe in, on and around the water. “For 130 summers, Royal Life Saving has worked to equip Australians with the skills to swim, rescue and respond,” said Royal Life Saving NSW CEO, Michael Ilinsky. “Whether it’s earning a Bronze Medallion, learning CPR, or being saved by one of our trained lifesavers, our work has touched generations of families across the state.” “Our vision is for every Australian to enjoy the water safely. Sadly, drowning remains a major issue in NSW, and this exhibition is a timely reminder of the critical role water safety education plays in preventing tragedy.” The exhibition is being hosted by Roy Butler MP, Member for Barwon, who praised the importance of the milestone: “Swimming is part of our Australian identity, and the impact of Royal Life Saving's work cannot be overstated. This exhibition is an opportunity to recognise an organisation that remains as vital today as it was 130 years ago.” Waterway of Life – 130 Summers of Royal Life Saving is open to the public on weekdays from 9am–5pm at NSW Parliament House, Fountain Court (6 Macquarie Street, Sydney), until 23 April 2025. Entry is free. This exhibition is more than a look back — it’s a call to action. We invite all members of the community to visit, reflect, and celebrate our shared responsibility to keep every life safe around water. 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We extend our sincere thanks to the many funding bodies whose generous contributions over the past year have enabled 12,500 community members to gain vital swimming, water safety, and lifesaving skills. These programs do more than teach - they help prevent drownings, save lives, and strengthen community resilience. Projects Funded Upskilling of swim teachers in the ACT. Swimming and water safety lessons for CALD adults across Sydney. Community transport support for the Aquatic Safety Training Academy, Seven Hills. Lifeguard training to support the reopening of Mole Creek Swimming Pool, Tasmania. Junior Lifesaver training programs for youth across Sydney. Learn to Swim programs for vulnerable children and youth across NSW. CPR and lifesaving skills training for seniors, parents, and multicultural communities in Sydney. Water safety education for children aged 3–12 in regional and metropolitan NSW. A sincere thank you to our 2024/25 Grant Funding Bodies: ACT Government Bathurst RSL Burwood RSL Cabra-Vale Diggers Camden Golf Club Canada Bay Club Campsie RSL Group Canterbury League Club City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council Castle Hill RSL Chatswood RSL Club Auburn Cumberland City Council Drummoyne Sailing Club Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL East Cessnock Bowling Club Fairfield City Council Hornsby RSL Inner West Council Kiama Leagues Club Mekong Mounties Mounties North Ryde RSL NSW Government Orange Ex-Services’ Club Panthers Bathurst Parramatta Leagues Club Penrith Golf Club Seven Hills RSL St Johns Park Bowling Club TasNetworks The Alcott Triglav Mounties Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Wests Group Your support is creating lasting, positive change across our communities. 23 June 2025 Thank you to our Grant Funding Bodies Drowning Prevention < Back to News We extend our sincere thanks to the many funding bodies whose generous contributions over the past year have enabled 12,500 community members to gain vital swimming, water safety, and lifesaving skills. These programs do more than teach - they help prevent drownings, save lives, and strengthen community resilience. Projects Funded Upskilling of swim teachers in the ACT. Swimming and water safety lessons for CALD adults across Sydney. Community transport support for the Aquatic Safety Training Academy, Seven Hills. Lifeguard training to support the reopening of Mole Creek Swimming Pool, Tasmania. Junior Lifesaver training programs for youth across Sydney. Learn to Swim programs for vulnerable children and youth across NSW. CPR and lifesaving skills training for seniors, parents, and multicultural communities in Sydney. Water safety education for children aged 3–12 in regional and metropolitan NSW. A sincere thank you to our 2024/25 Grant Funding Bodies: ACT Government Bathurst RSL Burwood RSL Cabra-Vale Diggers Camden Golf Club Canada Bay Club Campsie RSL Group Canterbury League Club City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council Castle Hill RSL Chatswood RSL Club Auburn Cumberland City Council Drummoyne Sailing Club Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL East Cessnock Bowling Club Fairfield City Council Hornsby RSL Inner West Council Kiama Leagues Club Mekong Mounties Mounties North Ryde RSL NSW Government Orange Ex-Services’ Club Panthers Bathurst Parramatta Leagues Club Penrith Golf Club Seven Hills RSL St Johns Park Bowling Club TasNetworks The Alcott Triglav Mounties Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Wests Group Your support is creating lasting, positive change across our communities. Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

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UNDERSTANDING PRE SCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS UNDERSTANDING PRE SCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS t is important for Parents to understand the benefits and what to expect with their childs pre school Swimming and Water Safety Program. In this articlae we explore what you should expect at a minimum. Key Features of Pre School Programs At this stage of the learn to swim journey the Swim School programs should focus on the development of confidence and competence in a range of foundation swimming and water safety skills that will be built upon in the later stages. Students will become familiar with the water and by the end of this stage have the ability to perform basic skills independently. Ages from 3 years to 5 years Independent participation Learn and develop fundamental movement skills Transition level for less confident What can I expect my child to learn? This stage provides opportunities for students to explore and learn about moving in and under the water. The content provides a basis to develop knowledge and skills for students to safely enjoy the water in a supervised environment. It provides opportunities to identify dangers inherent in a range of aquatic environments but specifically the home. In addition, the content enables students to explore the people who are important to their safety and to develop a basic understanding of the importance of calling for help and self-preservation in an aquatic emergency. It enables students to develop and practise swimming and water safety skills through structured activities. Learning Outcomes By the end of the Pre School a student should be able to recognise and follow basic safety rules in an aquatic environment, perform a range of fundamental skills and recover to safety from a simulated accidental entry. Specifically this includes: Identifying and describing where water can be found in locations at or near the home Identifying an emergency and actions to help Describing and following rules for safe behaviour in aquatic environments at or near the home Entering and exiting shallow water unassisted Floating and recovering to a standing or secure position Submerging the body and moving through an obstacle Moving continuously for a distance of 5 metres Performing a survival sequence What Qualifications should my teacher have? All Swim Teachers who are teaching Pre School children should hold a unit of competency which is nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training package. Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following unit: SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU009 Instruct water safety and survival skills SISCAQU010 Instruct swimming strokes SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues Parent and Carer Involvement Parent and carer involvement is a massive factor for children’s enjoyment and engagement in the learning process as well as their skill progression and achievement. The best way to do this is to be actively involved and get wet! Preschool age children who have been participating regularly in swimming lessons or who have progressed from infant and toddler lessons, can now participate independently with the teacher. Preschool age children love showing off their skills throughout lessons so even though parents and carers are not in the water, they have an important role to play in acknowledging small achievements and providing encouragement and emotional support. You as a Parent should also be receiving a range of safety information to help understand and educate your child. This includes such things as: Statistics and Facts of Child Drowning Child Drowning Strategies Parent / Carer Supervision and Common Distrations The important of restricting access in and around the home Bath Safety How to Perform CPR

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