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SWIMMING AND LIFESAVING
Find your pathway to participate in Swimming and Lifesaving
Join the millions of Australians who have followed participation pathways — building water confidence, learning vital survival skills, and progressing to become swimmers, lifesavers and permanent staff
Background
The Royal Life Saving Participation 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.
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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 Wonders
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.
