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EDUCATION
Royal Life saving provides water safety education for the community, to ensure everyone knows how to participate safely around water.
SWIM TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
Royal Life Saving supports swim teachers and schools with training, resources, and national standards to deliver safe, effective, and inclusive aquatic education.
LEARN TO SWIM
Royal Life Saving’s Learn to Swim programs build vital water safety and swimming skills that help prevent drowning and support lifelong confidence in the water.
Workforce development
Royal Life Saving brings stakeholders together to unify efforts, share expertise and deliver impactful solutions.
COURSES
Royal Life Saving offers a wide range of training courses suitable for community members and all levels of aquatic industry professionals.
LIFESAVING PROGRAMS
Royal Life Saving’s programs build rescue and resuscitation skills to help individuals respond confidently in aquatic emergencies.
LIFESAVING SPORT
Royal Life Saving offers members the opportunity to participate in Pool Lifesaving Sport at all skill levels.
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DRSABCD
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency please contact Triple Zero (000) immediately
Introduction
DRSABCD is a structured action plan used in first aid to guide the response to life-threatening situations. It stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillation. This approach ensures that critical steps are followed in the correct order to maximise the chances of survival. Understanding DRSABCD is central to all emergency first aid training and response.
Signs and Symptoms
Danger present?
Response level?
Send for help?
Airway clear?
Breathing normal?
CPR required?
Defibrillator available?
What you should do?
Follow DRSABCD
Check for Danger (to you, others, casualty)
Check Response (talk, squeeze shoulders)
Send for help (call 000)
Open and clear Airway
Check Breathing (look, listen, feel)
Begin CPR (30 compressions: 2 breaths) if not breathing normally
Apply Defibrillator (AED) as soon as available
These fact sheets are provided by Royal Life Saving to support public, workplace, school, and community education. They must be used in their full and current format and are not permitted for commercial purposes unless written approval is obtained. The information is not a substitute for accredited First Aid training, and users are encouraged to complete recognised courses and refresh their skills regularly. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, Royal Life Saving does not accept responsibility for how the material is applied, and users should always check they are referring to the latest version. Use of this content does not imply endorsement or partnership, and Royal Life Saving may request that use of its materials cease if considered inappropriate or unauthorised.
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