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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Swim and Survive Pathways
Join the millions of Australians who have followed the Swim and Survive pathway — building water confidence, learning vital survival skills, and progressing to become safer, stronger, and more capable swimmers for life.
Background
The Swim and Survive Pathway provide a structured guide to developing water safety, swimming skills, and aquatic careers. Starting with fundamental skills that every child should learn, the pathway supports progression through participation, performance, and leadership opportunities.
These pathways not only foster lifelong enjoyment and safety around water—they also create strong foundations for future roles in education, rescue, and sport. Whether a child aims to compete, teach, protect, or simply enjoy the water, the pathway is designed to grow with them.
Little Swimmers
Swim and Survives Foundation Skills equivalent to the Foundation Level of the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework
Swimming and Survival Skills
15 Stages of Swimming and Survival Skills equivalent to the Acquisition Stage of the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework
Pool Lifesaving Sport
Compete at Local through to National Competitions in a range of Aquatic Sports
Recreation
Participate in and enjoy Aquatic Activity for fun, social and fitness
Lifesaving Skills
Learn additional Lifesaving skills including Resuscitation, First Aid and Search & Rescue
Vocation Pathways
Become an Athlete
Become a
Swim Coach
Become a
Swim Teacher
Become a Pool Operator
Become a
Lifeguard
Sports Management
Leader and manage aquatic facilities and programs at all level
Public Safety
Protect lives through lifesaving, risk management, and emergency response.
Business
Support the aquatic industry through leadership, operations, and innovation.
