Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc

Help Shape the Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aquatic & Leisure Facilities! 🏊♂️🌍 We’re supporting research by Swinburne University, VicHealth, Royal Life Saving Australia & AUSTSWIM to understand the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in aquatic and leisure facilities across Australia. By sharing your insights, you can help us create a roadmap to improve DEI practices and make our facilities more inclusive and accessible for everyone! 💡 Why Participate? • Your feedback will help inform strategies that ensure no one is left behind in learning swimming and water safety skills and leisure participation • You’ll contribute to shaping safer, more welcoming spaces for all community members. • Plus, you can go into the draw to win 1 of 10 $100 JB Hi-Fi vouchers! 🎉 👉 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gyNpZdiE 🗓 Survey closes on 30 November 2024 – don’t miss out on your chance to make an impact! #Aquatics #Leisure #DEI #Inclusion #Equity #CommunityImpact #SwimmingForAll #InclusiveSpaces #SwinburneUni #VicHealth #RoyalLifeSaving #AUSTSWIM

RLSSQ's facility, The Plantation Aquatic Centre, is seeking a new Swim Teacher for our Little Royals Swim School. Enjoy the experience of teaching in our heated, indoor pool and be part of a happy and productive team. - Flexible hours (mornings and afternoons) - Tues to Saturday - Teach a range of age groups - Free qualifications and full training - Australian resident - Over 16 years To apply please email your resume with a cover letter to: swimschool@plantationaquatics.com.au #brisbanejobs #swimteacher #aquatic #rlssq

How confident a swimmer is your 17-year-old? Do they understand the risks, their personal ability, and limitations when participating in aquatic activities? Developing water safety skills is vital for 17-year-olds! The National Benchmarks set a guide for what every child should aim to achieve - By 17 years old, every child should be able to: ✅ Assist others to exit deep water using bystanders ✅ Float, scull or tread water for 5 minutes and signal for help ✅ Swim continuously for 400 metres ✅ Search in a deep water environment and recover a person ✅ Perform a survival sequence wearing heavy clothing Learning these essential skills early on can save lives and create a lifelong love for swimming! To learn more about the National Benchmark for the age of 17 years view: https://lnkd.in/gdjkBuY3 #SwimAndSurvive #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #SwimmingLessons #NationalBenchmarks

DON'T MISS OUT! REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY 6 NOV. Join us for the Queensland Aquatic Industry Trainers Workshop. Whether you're an experienced trainer or just starting out, this workshop is open to all and offers a unique opportunity to enhance your training programs and stay ahead in the industry. Key Highlights: • Expert-led sessions covering AI integration, youth engagement, inclusivity, blended learning journeys, and more. • Networking opportunities with fellow trainers and industry professionals. • Interactive discussions and workshops where you can share ideas and voice your opinions. Be quick as there is limited space available. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gKSJ5v3q #training #aquaticindustry #workshop

Can your 12-year-old swim to survive? Building essential water safety skills is crucial for 12-year-olds. By this age they should have the ability to keep themselves safe, whether it’s at the pool, beach, river, or wherever they love to swim. The National Benchmarks set a guide for what every child should aim to achieve - By 12 years old, every child should be able to: ✅ Enter and exit the water for a range of environments ✅ Float, scull or tread water for 2 minutes and signal for help ✅ Swim continuously for 50 metres ✅ Surface dive, swim underwater and search to recover an object from deep water ✅ Rescue a person using a non-swimming rescue technique Learning these essential skills early on can save lives and create a lifelong love for swimming! To learn more about the National Benchmark for the age of 12 years view: https://lnkd.in/g3x2SqUc #SwimAndSurvive #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #SwimmingLessons #NationalBenchmarks

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Can your 6-year-old get to safety after accidently falling into water? Building strong foundations in water safety is essential for kids. By the age of 6, they should be mastering the basic skills and understand rules for safe behaviour. The National Benchmarks set a guide for what every child should aim to achieve - By 6 years old, every child should be able to: ✅ Enter and exit shallow water safely ✅ Float for at least 30 seconds ✅ Glide through the water for 3 metres ✅ Be familiar with water rules and safe behaviours Learning these essential skills early on can save lives and create a lifelong love for swimming! To learn more about the National Benchmark for the age of 6 years view: https://lnkd.in/gMQar-R5 #SwimAndSurvive #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #SwimmingLessons #NationalBenchmarks

For over 40 years, Royal Life Saving Australia’s Swim and Survive program has been keeping kids safe in and around the water!   Aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, Swim and Survive is a fun and dynamic swimming and water safety program that focuses on the development of swimming, personal survival, basic rescue and lifesaving skills.   The comprehensive and balanced curriculum will guide learning through progressive steps, providing an opportunity to grasp the fundamental skills through to advancing to more challenging skills increasing in endurance and complexity. With over 400 Swim and Survive providers across Australia, it’s never been easier to find a program near you! Find your nearest Swim and Survive provider today: https://lnkd.in/gwGewRqS #SwimAndSurvive #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #SwimmingLessons #NationalBenchmarks

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SOON! RLSSQ in conjunction with Ipswich City Council invite Ipswich residents with a disability 18 years and over to join us for our FREE Water Staars Water Safety Program. The program gives those residents with a disability the opportunity to participate in a four week program enabling individuals to access water aquatic spaces in a safe, supportive and educational manner. Each lesson goes for 1 hour, and attendance is at the same time and day for four consecutive weeks. Lessons are conducted by qualified Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Disability Instructors in a safe and supportive environment. Water Staars consists of one, one hour lesson each week for four consecutive weeks: Monday 4, 11, 18 and 25 November at Orion Lagoon, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central. Adults (18+ years): 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm. Participation is free of charge, but you must register using the link below. https://lnkd.in/gUPS58Zi #watersafety #ipswich #ipswichcitycouncil #ndis

Royal Life Saving – Australia along with RLSSQ is deeply concerned that over 40% of children are not meeting the National Benchmarks for swimming and water safety by the time they leave primary school. Many children are missing out on lessons, receiving too few lessons, or dropping out of swim programs altogether. The 2024 Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report revealed that the risk of drowning increases tenfold between the ages of 10 to 20. This is due to a clear decline in swimming, water safety, and lifesaving skills, combined with an increase in risk-taking activities. Many young adults are left unprepared for the dangers they may encounter in and around the water as they grow older. Without immediate action to address this skills gap, more lives could be at risk. Parents and carers play a critical role in their children's swimming and water safety education. We strongly recommend that children are enrolled in swimming lessons, or a program such as Swim and Survive, that adheres to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and assesses progress against the National Benchmarks. For more visit: https://bit.ly/3NHT8pl #SwimAndSurvive #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #SwimmingLessons #NationalBenchmarks