Royal Life Saving
Oct 9, 2019
Deakin study finds school swimming programs alone not enough to keep kids safe
Media Release Most children who only learn to swim by attending intensive school swimming programs can't swim a year later, placing...
Royal Life Saving
Oct 9, 2019
Swim Ready Initiative to Keep Australians Safe While Swimming
Australians aged 45 years and over are being encouraged to consult their doctor before enjoying the health benefits of swimming to...
Royal Life Saving
Oct 3, 2019
Safety Alert - Safe use of Medical Oxygen Cylinders
Background During a lifeguard training session in July 2019, a new cylinder was to be fitted to an Oxy-Viva set. Two workers were injured...
Royal Life Saving
Sep 18, 2019
Summer Drowning Deaths Increase with Record Temperatures
By Ross Woodward, Media Key @ 0409 420 112 (mobile) or 03 9769 6488 Figures published today by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and...
Royal Life Saving
Aug 29, 2019
Tamworth to Open Two Seasonal Pools Despite High Level Drought Restrictions
Tamworth Regional Council has voted unanimously in favour of opening two of its seasonal swimming pools for the coming summer - the...
Royal Life Saving
Aug 14, 2019
Eight New WA Aquatic Centres Receive Recognition for Being Waterwise
Aquatic centres across Western Australia were last night recognised for their commitment to running their centres in the most water ...
Royal Life Saving
Jun 17, 2019
Manuka Heritage-listed Pool Fully Retiled Ahead of the Summer Season
As Canberra shivers through winter, one of the city's most iconic heritage structures is quietly undergoing an important facelift ahead...
Royal Life Saving
Jun 2, 2019
Indigenous teen starts charity to help teach Aboriginal kids how to swim
by Melinda Hayter and Hannah Laxton-Koone Last year Piper Stewart realised she was the only Indigenous child in her swimming club at...
Royal Life Saving
May 23, 2019
Keeping Sydney's Pools Afloat
At North Sydney Olympic pool, framed by the Harbour Bridge and the grinning face of Luna Park, the art deco harbourside wall is decorated...
Royal Life Saving
May 23, 2019
"Child Safety", what does it mean?
Child safety is a critical part of working in the Aquatic industry. All staff that are in contact with children must have a Working with...