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Restart a Heart Day

Restart a Heart Day is an annual training event on October 16th relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use or first aid surrounding heart attacks. Education and training will be offered to the general public in CPR and what to do in the event of a heart attack.

To celebrate Restart a Heart Day, Royal Life Saving Queensland is selling Phillips HS1 for $1,700. View our brochure here.

These can be purchased from our Online Shop.

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Annual Report

The Society's Annual Report for 2019-20 has been released. You can obtain a copy of the report at this link.

The report includes information about our activities over the last twelve months, including that our of affiliates and clubs. You can obtain a printed copy of our annual report by dropping into our office during normal business hours.

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National Drowning Report

Click here to download the 2020 National Drowning Report.

The Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report identified 248 drowning deaths (which is an 8% decrease) occurred across Australia in 2019/20, (62 in Queensland). 36% of drownings occurred in major cities. 80% of drownings were male, with the peak age group for drowning being 25-34 years. There has been a 52% decrease in drowning for the 0-4 age group.

Royal Life Saving Queensland CEO Paul Barry said “Royal Life Saving is urging Queenslanders to supervise children around water, ensure their pool fence is in good working order in the lead up to summer, and to create safe play areas for children on properties with dams”.



To stay safe around water, Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving Australia urge all Australians to:

• Supervise children at all times around water
• Learn swimming and lifesaving skills
• Wear a lifejacket when boating, rock fishing or paddling
• Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags
• Avoid alcohol and drugs around water

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National Drowning Report 2019 National Drowning Report 2018 National Drowning Report 2017 National Drowning Report 2016 National Drowning Report 2015 National Drowning Report 2014

National Drowning Report 2013 National Drowning Report 2012 National Drowning Report 2011 National Drowning Report 2010 National Drowning Report 2009

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Swimming Australia Study - Community Impact of Swimming

Swimming Australia has recently completed an independent national study into the community impact of swimming in Australia.

The study was aimed at better understanding the broader community benefits of competitive and social swimming – across each of economic, social and health impacts.

Click here to see the information summary of the study.

For more information about the study, click this link.

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Cert III and Cert IV in Swimming Pool & Spa Service

Royal Life Saving is offering the following courses:

• CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service
• CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service

View the Course Brochure here which includes more details and information about the course.

This course complies with our Position Statement in respect to the qualifications required when operating a commercial aquatic facility. This statement is a result of the release of Queensland Healths water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities (dated December 2019). The purpose of the guideline is to reduce risk to public health and the focus is on water quality associated risks.

Course Dates:	Monday 30 November 2020 to Wednesday 9 December 2020. The course is subject to minimum number which will be confirmed one week before course commencement.
Venue:	The Plantation 1204 New Cleveland Road, Gumdale QLD
Cost:	$3,600.00 (including GST) However 10% discount (so the course fee will be $3,240.00) if paid upfront
Enquire:	Download the course enrolment form here, complete the form and send it to us. We will contact you following receipt of the form and discuss the course with you.

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Position Statement: Pool Operator Training

Royal Life Saving has released a Position Statement in respect to the qualifications required when operating a commercial aquatic facility. This statement is a result of the release of Queensland Health’s water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities (dated December 2019). The purpose of the guideline is to reduce risk to public health and the focus is on water quality associated risks .

Our Position

In accordance with Queensland Health’s water quality guidelines ^(P42) for public aquatic facilities our position is that all staff who operate aquatic facilities undergo appropriate training for the risk level of the facility.

The minimum standard for aquatic facilities is for staff to undertake a short course in Pool Plant Operations which includes the following units of competence:

• SISCAQU001 Test Pool Water Quality
• SISCAQU003 Maintain Aquatic Facility Plant and Equipment
• SISCAQU004 Develop and Implement Pool Water Maintenance Procedures
• SISCAQU005 Develop and Implement Aquatic Maintenance Procedures
• BSBRSK401 Identify Risk and Apply Risk Management Processes

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High Risk Facilities Our position is that staff working in high risk facilities responsible for water quality complete a Cert IV in Swimming Pool & Spa Service (CPP41319) by 31 December 2020. High risk facilities are defined as: Learn-to-swim pools Shallow-depth interactive play pools Artificial lagoons with unrestricted access Interactive water features Water slides Pools used by incontinent people Wading pools Program pools Spas Medium Risk Facilities We recommend that operators of medium risk facilities also complete a Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service (CPP41319), medium risk facilities include: Interactive water features Water slides Pools used by incontinent people Wading pools Program pools Spas 25M & 50M Pools Gym Pools Holidays Park Pools Hydrotherapy Pools School Pools Resort Pools Motel Pools Theme Park Wave Pools Course Providers and Implementation Date Royal Life Saving recommends that these training course be completed with an industry body in Queensland which is a Registered Training Organisation. The training for the short course should be implemented immediately. Our position is that operators of high risk facilities should have staff training completed by 31 December 2020. A Cert IV course can take a long period of time to complete and we recommend that operators enroll staff in to a course before 30 June 2020. References Royal Life Saving Position Statement Queensland Health: water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities Course Outline: Pool Plant Operations (short course) Course Outline: Cert IV in Swimming Pool & Spa Service (CPP41319) (click here to close)

Please Contact Us for more information.

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GoodSAM®

GoodSAM is the world's most advanced emergency alerting and dispatching platform. GoodSAM is set up to work with ambulance and pre-hospital services to enable qualified bystanders to provide life saving care in emergencies. The app enables those with a Royal Life Saving First Aid certificate to register on the app and help the community. GoodSAM is also the world's largest public AED Registry, and have also launched the world’s first mobile AED tracking system.

The app allows alerters to dial the emergency services, and at the same time notify nearby qualified responders (including those with a First Aid certificate) of a medical emergency. By alerting responders of an emergency, GoodSAM connects those in need with those who have the skills to provide critical help before the emergency services arrive.

Royal Life Saving Queensland is the first Queensland organisation to register with GoodSAM. Holders of a current Royal Life Saving Queensland First Aid certificate are able to register as a responder on the app.

Please consider downloading the app and registering as an Alerter or Responder. Click here for more information.

View the map of responders

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Swim & Survive

Is your school registered for the Swim & Survive program?

We provide partners with free lesson plans, certificates and support to deliver the Swim & Survive program. Your school can register to deliver the Swim & Survive program here. You can also get access to free resources here.
Do you have more questions or would like to book a workshop, why not contact us?

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