Ideas, action and impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.