RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY
Royal Life saving unifies drowning prevention efforts through research, advocacy and stakeholder collaboration
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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Learn to Swim and Survive
Join thousands of children, adults, and families each year who choose our Learn to Swim programs to build confidence, gain vital water safety skills, and become stronger, safer swimmers for life.
Overview
Swim and Survive is one of Royal Life Saving’s flagship programs, providing structured swimming and water safety education to children across Australia. It is a nationally recognised curriculum that aims to prevent drowning by equipping every child with core aquatic competencies. The program aligns with national benchmarks, including the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, and is trusted by parents, schools, and communities as a high-quality standard.
The program is designed to be inclusive, scalable, and adaptable to different facilities and teaching environments. Through structured levels, children progressively build confidence, safety awareness, and survival skills, ensuring they are prepared for a lifetime of safe aquatic participation. With dedicated teacher resources and program support, Swim and Survive also strengthens the capacity of swim schools and aquatic centres to deliver consistent, quality instruction.
Benefits of Swim and Survive
Participants and partner organisations enjoy multiple benefits:
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Trusted, nationally recognised program for swimming and water safety.
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Provides structured resources, lesson plans and assessment tools.
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Ensures consistent, safe delivery through teacher induction and training.
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Dedicated account manager support for partner organisations.
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Includes resources for students with disabilities to support inclusion.
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Boosts parent confidence and community trust in program quality.
Our Programs
SwimVac
NSW School Holiday Program
Project Elevate
Swim and Survive for At Risk Communities
Project Activate
ACT Schools Program
Swim and Survive Partners
We have an extensive network of Partners who deliver the Swim and Survive program across a wide range of settings, including aquatic centres, schools, and community venues.
Check out the Swim School Locator below:
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Water Safety Education
Access our free Water Safety Education Online. Designed to align to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, Australian Curriculum and NSW Syllabus this interactive 5 module learning program will provide your should with a quality water safety education.
