Young or old. Swimming and water safety education is an important life skill for any person of any age. Get wet and get involved! Everyone Can Learn to Swim Young or old. Swimming and water safety education is an important life skill for any person of any age. Get wet and get involved! Information for Parents Learn the benefits of swimming and what you should expect from each stage of your learn to swim journey Find your local swim school Search Now Info for Parents National Swimming and Water Safety Framework Benefits of Learn to Swim Infant and Toddlers Pre School Children Primary School Children Multicultural Learn to Swim Adult Learn to Swim View our Multicultural Learn to Swim Meet our community members and watch their stories on why swimming is important for everyone. View More Our Swimming Programs Royal Life Saving is the leading swimming and water safety educator with over 125 years of experience and a rang of Swimming Programs on offer. Swim Progams Ngadyung Swim and Survive Swimming Research and Guidelines Search and stay up to date with our extensive Industry Research and Guidelines Find Now

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Swimming Assessments Swimming Assessments Get Wet. Have Fun. Learn Lifesaving Skills Information for Parents > About Outback Lifesavers > Swimming Assessments > Outback Lifesaver Volunteers > Outback Lifesaver Coaches Register Today Sign up as a Partner Overview Prior to participants engaging in the Outback Lifesaver program, it is essential they complete a swimming assessment. This process ensures the participants engaging in the program obtain the skills & competence required to actively be involved, in a safe and fun environment. Safety is a key priority within the Outback Lifesaver program. The swimming assessment is part of the process to achieve this priority and reduce risk. Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS has provided a Swimming Assessment criteria per age group as a guide, which is developed from the National Swimming & Water Safety Framework.If participants are below their relevant age group criteria, it is recommended for them to participate in the Outback Lifesaver program once their skill level meets the age group criteria. Beginner Comfortably float/tread water with an aid for 30 seconds Swim continuously for 10m (any stroke) Safely enter and exit the water Intermediate Comfortably float/tread water for 30 seconds Swim continuously for 15m (any stroke) Safely enter and exit the water Advanced Comfortably float/tread/scull for 1 minute Swim continuously for 25m (any stroke) Safely enter and exit the water Before you Register The Outback Lifesaver Swimming Assessment is required for all children to complete before the program start date. This proficiency test is designed to identify the child’s swimming ability to ensure safety in the aquatic environment. Please note, you have TWO options for the proficiency test, please only complete ONE of the below: Option 1 - Attend a Proficiency Testing Date in your area (refer to table below) Option 2 - Complete and Return the Swim School Proficiency Form This form must be completed by an accredited Swim Teacher or squad coach and returned to lifesavers@royalnsw.com.au Outback Lifesaver Swim Assessments 2023 Scone Scone Memorial Pool Sunday 8th Jan (12pm) & Monday 9th Jan (12pm) Wagga Wagga Oasis Aquatic Centre Wednesday 11th Jan (11am) & Thursday 12th Jan (11am) Inverell Inverell Pool Saturday 7th January (10am) & Sunday 8th Jan (10am) Launceston Launceston Aquatic Centre Wednesday 11th January 10am OBL Swim Proficieny form 2022 FINAL-Fillable .pdf Download PDF • 289KB

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