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.
ROYAL LIFE SAVING
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130
years of leadership.
100+
Investigations Conducted
7500 +
Drowning Incidents analysed
30 years
of Drowning Research
Background
Aquatic incidents can have profound impacts on individuals, organisations, and communities. For over 130 years, Royal Life Saving has led efforts to understand, investigate, and prevent drowning through data, research, and policy influence.
Our independence and involvement in national and international standards position us as the trusted choice for impartial investigations. Findings are evidence-based and designed to drive systemic improvement.
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Service Overview
Royal Life Saving’s incident investigation services provide a comprehensive analysis of aquatic-related incidents, whether they involve injuries, near-drownings, or fatalities. Using the ICAM framework and the Safe Systems for Drowning Prevetion Model , we investigate the incident’s root causes and contributing human factors, assessing how safety protocols, staff performance, and equipment usage played a role.
Our expert team gathers and analyses data, conducts interviews, and reviews safety documentation to build a complete understanding of the event. We deliver a detailed report with findings and tailored recommendations focused on improving safety practices and preventing recurrence.
Benefits of the Service
Royal Life Saving’s Incident Investigation services have been trusted across Australia and internationally, helping facilities and communities learn from critical events and strengthen future safety. Using proven methodologies and more than a century of expertise, our investigations provide clear, prevention-focused outcomes that not only address past incidents but also create safer environments for the future.
ICAM-Based Investigations: We apply the Incident Cause and Analysis Method (ICAM) to uncover root causes and human factors behind incidents.
Expert Knowledge: With over 130 years of experience, our investigators provide insights backed by industry-leading research and standards.
Prevention-Focused: Our investigations focus on practical solutions that prevent recurrence and improve long-term safety.
Compliance and Safety Enhancement: Recommendations are aligned with regulations, GSPO, and WHS obligations to strengthen compliance and safety systems.
