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Learning Strands & Outcomes:
Children progress through age-appropriate and skills-appropriate levels covering swimming, water safety, survival skills.
Assessment:
Checkpoints / assessments using guides, checklists, certificate templates to validate progress.
Online Learning Module:
An interactive online learning program that aligns with national frameworks.
drowningprevention.org.au
Project Activate
ACT Schools Program
Background
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:
Trusted, nationally recognised program for swimming and water safety.
Provides structured resources, lesson plans and assessment tools.
Ensures consistent, safe delivery through teacher induction and training.
Dedicated account manager support for partner organisations.
Includes resources for students with disabilities to support inclusion.
Boosts parent confidence and community trust in program quality.
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. This reach ensures children and families can access consistent, high-quality swimming and water safety education no matter where they live.
