Our Story
For over 130 years we have been saving lives and educating anf inspiring Australians to enjoy the water safely
Our Strategic Plan
Our Goals were developed through consideration of our past and our vision for the future. It involved broad involvement from those within and outside our organisation.
Together we are confident of a positive and prosperous future. We see all our communities engaging, experiencing and enjoying our aquatic environments. The benefits are endless and bring wellbeing to those who respect all our vast waterways. To ensure a “water way of life”
Our Status
Royal Life Saving is a public benevolent institution (PBI), a not-for-profit charitable organisation, a leading water safety educator and community service organisation who seeks to establish broad community resilience and aquatic prosperity. We achieve this through advocacy, education, training, health promotion, aquatic risk management, community development, research, sport, leadership and participation and impactful networks.
Our Past
SINCE 1894.
We are proud of our past and the contribution we have made. It is important we take from the past to build a better future. Our acquired integrity has positioned us to move ahead with confidence and strength. Royal Life Saving is committed to building off our enhancements and progress and together with the community, develop a resourceful and knowledgeable network of community lifesavers.
Our Mantra
For all of time, Australia's rivers, creeks and lakes have been essential…for life.
And for over 125 years, Royal Life Saving has been educating and inspiring Australians to enjoy the water…for their entire lives.
We’ve helped millions of Australians learn to swim. We’ve taught the swim teachers, trained the lifeguards and championed CPR.
We’ve led essential research and safety assessments and we continue to deliver innovative programs, products and services to ensure those we love…are happy, healthy and safe.
Royal Life Saving is behind every splash, stroke, kick and paddle, behind every breath of life…to ensure we all enjoy a water way of life.
Our Vision
More Australians enjoying the water safely.
Our Purpose
To lead efforts to reduce drowning and increase swimming, water safety and lifesaving skills.
Our Proposition
While advocating a zero tolerance to drowning we seek to encourage and applaud safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences.
Our Values
> Integrity – be honest, reliable and genuine.
> Innovation – be resourceful, relevant and inspirational.
> Humanitarian endeavour – be inclusive, compassionate and resilient.