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NEWS AND UPDATES

Ideas, action and impact.

Read the latest from Royal Life Saving—research and advocacy, community programs, training, swimming, lifesaving and aquatic safety.

NEWS AND MEDIA

Young Hero Recognised for Saving Friend from Drowning

Royal Life Saving NSW has recognised the incredible bravery of eight-year-old Aylah Redshaw from Argenton Public School, who helped save her five-year-old friend from drowning in a dam. On Wednesday 14 October, a representative from Royal Life Saving NSW visited Argenton Public School in the Hunter region to personally congratulate Aylah and present her with a special gift pack in recognition of her quick thinking, courage and lifesaving actions. Aylah's remarkable story made headlines after...

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NEWS AND MEDIA

1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer

Royal Life Saving NSW continues to strengthen water safety education across the state, equipping 1,800 NSW teachers with essential lifesaving skills ahead of summer. Through professional development and practical training, educators are gaining the knowledge and confidence to promote water safety, respond to emergencies and help keep students and communities safe.

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Training & Development

Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium

Swim teachers from across New South Wales came together at Cranbrook School Swimming Pool last week for the Emerging Swim Teachers Swimposium, a hands-on day designed to build confidence, practical teaching skills and knowledge to support safe, engaging swimming and water safety education.

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NEWS AND MEDIA

Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities

Royal Life Saving NSW is celebrating its most successful ClubGRANTS year to date, with clubs across NSW contributing more than $350,000 for the 2026/2027 financial year to support drowning prevention and water safety initiatives in communities across the state.

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Education & Awareness

Archie’s Ripple Effect: One Child, One School, One Ripple

What happens when one child asks a simple question about swimming and water safety - and decides to do something about it? For 12-year-old school captain Archie Patten, that question has sparked a ripple far bigger than he ever imagined.

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NEWS AND MEDIA

A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS welcomed supporters, partners and friends to Penrith Golf Club last Friday for a fantastic day of golf, networking and friendly competition. The Golf Day brought together players from across our network for an enjoyable day on the course, providing a great opportunity to connect, catch up and enjoy some healthy competition.

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Risk and Safety

National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action

The latest 2026 National Drowning Report provides a critical snapshot of drowning across the state, highlighting key trends, locations and communities most at risk. These insights help Royal Life Saving NSW better understand where prevention efforts are needed most and inform targeted programs, education and initiatives to reduce drowning and keep communities safer in and around the water.

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NEWS AND MEDIA

Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training

Save 10% off First Aid and CPR Training with Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS in celebration of World First Aid Day.

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NEWS AND MEDIA

Dive Into Professional Development at the Emerging Swim Teachers Swimposium

Learn to Swim teachers at all stages of their teaching journey are invited to come together for a day of practical learning, fresh ideas and professional development at the Emerging Swim Teachers Swimposium.

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How to Become a Pool Lifeguard in Australia: Your Step-by-Step Career Guide

Thinking about becoming a Pool Lifeguard in Australia? Learn about the qualifications, training requirements, course structure and career opportunities available through Royal Life Saving's nationally recognised Pool Lifeguard Training Course.

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FROM ROYAL LIFE SAVING

Media Releases

Research, advocacy and organisational updates showing how Royal Life Saving is influencing safer systems and stronger communities.

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A Safe System for Water Safety: A Community-Wide Approach to Prevent Drowning in Tasmania
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“One drowning is one too many” - Royal Life Saving NSW calls for zero drownings target
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Royal Life Saving NSW to Lead a New Regional Pool Managers Forum in 2026 and beyond
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Are You Summer Ready: A Wake Up Call for Water Safety
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Royal Life Saving Marks 130 Summers of Saving Lives with NSW Parliament Exhibition
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New learn to swim program to deliver real results
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RISK AND SAFETY

Safer places. Stronger systems

14 Sept 2026

National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action
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16 Dec 2025

Be Pool Safe A Simple Message That Saves Lives This Summer in Tasmania
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3 Dec 2025

New Kayak Launch in Leonay Brings the Nepean River Closer to the Community
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6 Nov 2025

Are You Summer Ready: A Wake Up Call for Water Safety
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22 Oct 2025

A Safe and Thrilling Escape from the Red Centre Heat
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7 Oct 2025

Royal Life Saving encouraging every aquatic facility to practice safety: every job, every day.
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24 Sept 2025

Building Safer Places to Swim: Swimposium 2025 Summary Report Released
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4 Sept 2025

Boosting Aquatic Access and Inclusion with the CBP 2025 Grant
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TRAINING AND WORKFROCE DEVELOPMENT

Building skills and capability

Updates for learners, trainers and aquatic professionals—from nationally recognised courses to workforce development and industry careers.

Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium
Dive Into Professional Development at the Emerging Swim Teachers Swimposium
Building Stronger Aquatic Leaders in 2026
Vale Terry McCallum
An Extraordinary Effort for Safety: 12,500 Teachers Trained in Just Four Days
SWIMMING AND LIFESAVING

Skills, participation and belonging.

The latest from swimming programs, lifesaving pathways, clubs, competitions and representative teams.

STAY INFORMED

News worth knowing

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Young Hero Recognised for Saving Friend from Drowning

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Archie’s Ripple Effect: One Child, One School, One Ripple

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Dive Into Professional Development at the Emerging Swim Teachers Swimposium

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Celebrating 110 Years of Drowning Prevention with Royal Life Saving Tasmania

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

A Safe System for Water Safety: A Community-Wide Approach to Prevent Drowning in Tasmania

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Royal Life Saving ACT Marks 50 Years of Saving Lives

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

“One drowning is one too many” - Royal Life Saving NSW calls for zero drownings target

Royal Life Saving NSW | ACT | TAS

Honouring Courage and Lifesaving Action: 2026 Royal Life Saving NSW Commendation Awards

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Celebrating Seniors Festival: Supporting Safe and Active Ageing in and Around Water

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Vale Terry McCallum

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An Extraordinary Effort for Safety: 12,500 Teachers Trained in Just Four Days

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The Impact of Project Elevate in 2025

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Be Pool Safe A Simple Message That Saves Lives This Summer in Tasmania

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Royal Life Saving NSW to Lead a New Regional Pool Managers Forum in 2026 and beyond

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