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


130
years of leadership.
Research
Australias leading evidence-base.
Credibility
Leaders in Industry Standards
Expertise
Unmatched industry-recognised
Background
Consistency in operations underpins both safety and efficiency. For over 130 years, Royal Life Saving has developed guidelines, training systems, and operational standards that define best practice in aquatic facility management.
Our manuals draw on this legacy, combined with our involvement in national and international standards, ensuring that every procedure reflects both compliance and practicality.
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Service Overview
Our Operations Manual service provides facilities with comprehensive documentation covering supervision, first aid, plant operations, maintenance, and customer service. Each manual is tailored to the site and written in a clear, user-friendly format to support day-to-day operations and training.
Manuals are aligned with GSPO, WHS requirements, and industry best practice. They serve as both a compliance tool and a practical resource for staff, ensuring consistency and safety across all operations.

Benefits of the Service
Operations Manuals give facilities a consistent and reliable framework to manage daily operations, compliance, and safety. By embedding procedures into a clear and accessible format, staff are supported to work safely and effectively across all shifts and roles.
Comprehensive manuals tailored to facility requirements.
Alignment with GSPO, WHS, and national standards.
A practical resource for training, induction, and auditing.
Reduced risk of inconsistencies or operational gaps.














