This school holiday, we had the pleasure of hosting our NextGEN Junior Lifeguard program at Cleveland Aquatic Centre, where 127 Children, ages 8 to 16, came together for a fun and educational experience. Over the course of the program, participants had the chance to dive into lifeguard training while building valuable skills in water safety,… Read more: NextGEN Lifesavers Program

🌊 Shaping the Future of Aquatic Facilities in Australia 🌊 Royal Life Saving Queensland is pleased to support the National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium 2025 – a key step in developing a national framework for aquatic facility infrastructure provisioning across Australia. Australia’s public aquatic infrastructure is at a critical juncture. With over 40% of facilities nearing… Read more: National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium 2025

WE’RE HIRING! – Marketing and Training Support Officer– Full-time position– Based at our head office in Gumdale, Brisbane– This role includes on the job training and is suitable to recent school leavers Royal Life Saving is seeking an energetic person to market and promote our organisation and our range of projects, courses and programs. The… Read more: Marketing & Training Support Officer

Royal Life Saving Queensland releases our draft strategic framework for public comment and feedback. Executive Director Mr Paul Barry said “the framework has taken two years to developed and has involved a wide ranges of stakeholders including members and volunteers”. Mr Barry also said that “the framework development was driven by members and stakeholders and… Read more: Draft Strategic Framework

With summer approaching, public aquatic facility operators are reminded that even well-maintained venues have been linked to outbreaks of illness including cryptosporidiosis. As such Queensland Health is distributing some healthy swimming messaging to our members. Below is the following resources can be used as needed: • Fact Sheet (A4 – General)• Fact Sheet (A4 –… Read more: Queensland Health Factsheets

Yesterday (6 November 2024) Queensland Water Safety and Aquatic Collaborative (QWSAC) hosted its first Trainers Workshop. The collaborative includes Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc, SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM), AUSTSWIM and Swimming Queensland. QWSAC members presented to over 50 attendees and discussed key aquatic industry changes, youth engagement and career pathways, updates on… Read more: QWSAC 2024

RLSSQ is delighted to announce changes to the RLSSQ Board and also to welcome two new members. Mr James (Jim) McClelland BM OAM has been appointed Deputy President. Jim is a life member and volunteer, having commenced his service to the society in 1971. Jim is an active member with Ithaca–Caloundra City Life Saving Club… Read more: Board Changes

Advancing Aquatic Safety: Supporting the use of AI-Enhanced Drowning Detection Systems In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various industries, and the aquatic sector is no exception. AI-enhanced drowning detection systems are now emerging as an innovative tool to improve aquatic safety in facilities across Australia. These advanced systems use strategically placed cameras, sensors… Read more: Survey: AI-Enhanced Drowning Detection Systems

Royal Life Saving Queensland, introduces Award Membership. Award Membership is granted to any person who has completed one or more nationally recognised training course with us. Unless a person opts out, the person will automatically become an Award Member upon, either: Course participants do not need to do anything, they will automatically become a member… Read more: Award Membership

Under the united banner of the Queensland Water Safety and Aquatic Collaborative (QWSAC), the leading industry organisations – Royal Life Saving Queensland, SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia, AUSTSWIM, and Swimming Queensland are thrilled to open registrations to the upcoming Queensland Aquatic Industry Trainers Workshop.  Date: Wednesday, 6th November 2024Location: Pimpama Sports HubTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMNetworking Event: 3:30 PM – 5:00… Read more: Queensland Water Safety and Aquatic Collaborative (QWSAC)

Royal Life Saving releases it’s annual report for the financial year (June 2024). The society continued to provide increased services to the Queensland community, with significantly increased activity in community programs, training and other activity. Society President, Ms Nicky Sloan said “As we approach the 120th anniversary of Royal Life Saving Queensland, it is a… Read more: Annual Report 2024

NOTICE OF AGM    We would like to invite members to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the society which will be held on Thursday 12 September 2024 at The Plantation, 1204 New Cleveland Road, Gumdale Qld 4154, commencing at 7.00 pm. Please find attached the Notice and Agenda for the AGM. If you have not yet renewed… Read more: RLSSQ 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Every year, Royal Life Saving produces a National Drowning Report. This report examines the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia by examining who, where, when and how people have drowned in Australian waterways over the last year. Royal Life Saving has produced a National Drowning Report every year since 1995. National Drowning Report… Read more: National Drowning Report 2024

For World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) RLSSQ was involved in several awareness campaigns for the day including “Light Up Blue” in Brisbane, Townsville and Ipswich. Our fabulous Education Team presented in-classroom water safety programs to ten kindy’s and state schools across Queensland reaching over 1,000 kids. Money was raised for the RLSSQ Foundation through schools… Read more: World Drowning Prevention Day 2024

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL We would like to remind you that it’s time to renew your membership with Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ). The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) is a public benevolent institution that has a leadership role in drowning prevention in 27 Commonwealth Countries; the Queensland Branch was established in 1905 and is the oldest… Read more: Membership Renewal 2024

It was our pleasure last week on 17 July 2024 to host the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Service Agreement Launch. The partnership between RLSSQ and QPS stems back over ten years and the support from QPS (previously QFES) has facilitated the delivery of water safety education programs by RLSSQ reaching over 57,000 Queenslanders in 2023… Read more: Queensland Police Service (QPS) – Service Agreement Launch

Royal Life Saving issues a new book on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Charter. In its early years the Society enjoyed close links with the Royal Family. In 1903 His Majesty King Edward Vll became Patron of the Society and presented a trophy, The King’s Cup, and in 1904 granted the Society the style… Read more: RLSS Charter

In accordance with our constitution, this year the positions of President, Honorary Treasurer and one (1) board member (Directors) are due for re-election. Any two (2) financial members of the Society shall be at liberty to nominate any member to serve in any vacant position on the Board of Directors. Board members are required to… Read more: Nominations for Positions on the Board of Directors 2024

Royal Life Saving is seeking to employ a full time Aquatic Facility Specialist (Facility Auditor) for a new role located at Gumdale. The purpose of the role is to build and drive Royal Life Saving as a risk management specialist in the aquatic industry in Queensland. To increase the safety of aquatic facilities and locations… Read more: Aquatic Facility Auditor

Our Commonwealth Office is delighted to receive notification that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the Patronage of The Royal Life Saving Society. Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (and Australia) are members of the RLSS Commonwealth. This news is wonderful for the Society and maintains the link between the reigning monarch and the Society… Read more: HRH King Charles III as Patron of Royal Life Saving

Royal Life Saving urge Queenslanders to take action to end drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day 25 July. Royal Life Saving QLD will be marking World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) 2024 on Thursday, July 25 by calling on all Queenslanders to take action to end drowning. World Drowning Prevention Day resulted from the historic first… Read more: 2024 World Drowning Prevention Day

Royal Life Saving Queensland launches Virtual First Aid courses. A virtual first aid course is a course completed entirely online and is ideal for those in regional or remote locations that find it difficulty to attend face-to-face courses in metro locations. This ground breaking method merges interactive, self-paced online learning with webinar-style instruction and practical… Read more: RLSSQ Launches Virtual First Aid Courses

Interested parties are invited to apply for Queensland-first Aquatic Industry Safety Committee Royal Life Saving Queensland (RLSQ) are inviting key stakeholders who have capacity and capability in safety in the Queensland aquatic industry to establish a Queensland Aquatic Industry Safety Committee, a key outcome of the South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy 2023-27 (Link). This… Read more: Queensland Aquatic Industry Safety Committee

On 22nd April, the Pool Lifeguard Challenge returned for its second year, serving as a stage for teams to showcase their abilities and team work. Diverse participants, with a wide range of expertise, agility, and collaboration, highlighting their unwavering dedication to aquatic safety across South East Queensland. The success of these events was a testament… Read more: Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2024

Ipswich Water STAARS Shine Ipswich City Council has partnered with the Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Water STAARS (Support to Access Recreational Spaces) Program, to encourage people with disabilities to develop their water skills. “The classes were a mixture of water activities and fun lagoon deck games for those involved and there was great feedback from… Read more: Ipswich Water STAARS Shine

The newly develop Royal Life Saving Pool Plant Operations Couse has now been released and is renamed to the Aquatic Technical Operator, to align with other states. The course is an entirely new course with different content to the previous course. It contains three modules (parts): Part 1: Work Health & SafetyPart 2: Water Quality… Read more: Aquatic Technical Operations

Enduring partnership between RLSSQ and QFES RLSSQ was recently honoured to attend the QFES Partnership Celebration event, celebrating a 10-year partnership with QFES (now transitioning to QPS). Along with PCYC and Surf Life Saving Queensland, RLSSQ was presented with Challenge Coins to celebrate the decade-long relationship. Challenge coins are emblematic tokens deeply rooted in military… Read more: RLSSQ | QFES 10-Year Partnership

Register today for our FREE School Holiday Program: NextGen Lifesavers Attention all teenagers! Are you interested in learning lifesaving skills that could make a real difference in emergencies? Whether you’re a beginner or have some prior experience, NextGen Lifesavers is tailored to give you an introduction to basic water safety and aquatic lifesaving techniquers. Our… Read more: RLSSQ NextGen Lifesavers

Water safety is a crucial aspect of enjoying our natural resources, yet it remains a significant concern for communities worldwide. As we strive to assist Queensland communities in preventing drowning, we invite you to join us in supporting the Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) Foundation, dedicated to promoting water safety awareness and education. Every… Read more: Become a Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Foundation Contributor

The Queensland Primary School Pool Life Saving Championships are back and being held on Sunday 9 June 2024, at the Sunshine Coast Grammar Aquatic Centre. 📅 Sunday 9 June 2024🕒 Primary Students: 1.00pm (Warm up), 1.30pm (Start)💲 $10 per competitor (unlimited number of events) The event allows schools that undertake programs such as Swim and… Read more: 2024 Queensland School Pool Life Saving Championships

In early December 2023, Perth played host to a gathering of over 700 delegates from 50 countries at the World Confernece on Drowning Prevention. Hosted by the International Life Saving Federation, this event served as a pivotal moment, drawing the worlds attention to the urgent need for drowning prevention and water safety initiatives. The conference… Read more: Saving Lives Together: The World Conference of Drowning Prevention

Our recent events-the Advanced Supervision Workshop and the Pool Lifeguard Challenge, highlighted our commitment to improving water safety and supporting skilled professionals. The Advanced Supervision Workshop offered attendees an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge. They actively exchanged advanced techniques and best practices, displaying a strong eagerness to improve. This reaffirmed our commitment to… Read more: Advanced Supervision Workshop & Pool Lifeguard Challenge 2023

The Queensland Aquatic Industry Group (QAI group) is proud to announce a ground breaking partnership with the Queensland Education Department, aimed at improving water safety education across Queensland. This collaborative effort represents a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of Queensland’s residents, especially its children when it comes to aquatic activities.The group, which includes… Read more: Queensland Aquatic Heavyweights Forge Ground breaking Innovative Partnership to Enhance Aquatic Education in Queensland

We have made the very difficult decision to close the Burpengary Aquatic Centre, effective 12pm on friday 6 October 2023. The pool was constructed in the early 1980’s and is in need of significant structural repairs or redevelopment. Royal Life Saving have taken the very difficult decision to close the centre whilst repairs and re-development… Read more: Burpengary Aquatics

Facility Supervisor & Manager Breakfast & Workshop Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) is excited to announce an Advanced Supervision Workshop tailor-made for Facility Managers and Supervisors. This is a unique event designed to provide crucial insights, develop your leadership skills, and empower you to excel in your professional journey. EVENT DETAILS Date : 15 November… Read more: Advanced Supervision Workshop

Royal Life Saving releases it’s annual report for the financial year (June 2023). The society continued to provide increased services to the Queensland community, with significantly increased activity in community programs, training and other activity. Society President, Ms Nicky Sloan said “As your newly appointed President, I’m both honoured and excited about our journey ahead”.… Read more: Annual Report 2023

The National Drowning Report 2023, developed by Royal Life Saving – Australia in partnership withSurf Life Saving Australia, provides an analysis of fatal drowning between 1 July 2022 and 30 June2023. The analysis shows that 281 people lost their lives to drowning in Australia last financial year.Nationally, the number of drowning fatalities in children aged… Read more: National Drowning Report 2023

President of Royal Life Saving Queensland, Mr Les Mole, has stepped down from the role. Royal Life Saving would like to thank Mr Les Mole for his service to Royal Life Saving. Mr Mole departs as President after many years on the Queensland board. Mr Mole commenced with Royal Life Saving Queensland as Executive Director… Read more: Thank You Les Mole for Your Service to RLSSQ

The South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy 2023 – 2027 was released yesterday by Royal Life Saving – Australia. . This Strategy was developed from a Forum in 15 – 16 May 2023, which saw more than 120 delegates from over 45 organisations meet together to develop a collective water safety strategy for the South… Read more: South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy 2023 – 2027 Now Available

Position Lifeguard Employer Royal Life Saving Queensland Location Redcliffe, Qld (other locations might also be available) Description We will require lifeguards for the summer season for a seven day a week facility (i.e. you will be expected to work weekends). This is a hands on role – you will need to be prepared to supervisor… Read more: Lifeguards Wanted (Redcliffe)

A new financial year means it is time to renew your facility’s subscription to the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO). . The GSPO are the recognised national industry standards that describe and make recommendations on the appropriate minimum standards of safety attached to the design, ownership, and operations of aquatic facilities. They provide a… Read more: Subscribe or Renew to the GSPO

The Australian aquatic industry continues to lead the way in recognising the skills and experience of older workers and women, with the National Aquatic Industry Workforce Report 2023 also revealing improvements in Indigenous employment rates. The report, which was conducted by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia, presents demographic information on the key roles and… Read more: Free Webinar Will Launch National Aquatic Industry Workforce Report

People living in South East Queensland are invited to have their say on the new draft South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy, which was released today and developed in response to high levels of fatal drowning in the region. It follows a two-day forum which gathered community groups, emergency services, water safety experts and government… Read more: SE Qld Community Invited to Speak Up on Water Safety

Membership can now be renewed for the 2023-24 Financial year. Competency based trainers also need to complete a Profession Development Log (for Competency Based Trainers).

Royal Life Saving is pleased by the news that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP has today launched a new lifesaving program, aimed at teaching Queensland kids how to swim. SwimStart will provide greater access to swimming lessons for children aged 0 – 4 in a bid to improve water safety. Eligible families will be able to… Read more: Qld Government Announces Start Swim

A new report on pool fencing legislation in Australia has found significant differences between states and territories, with fencing exemptions still applying to some pools despite the proven effectiveness of pool fences in reducing drowning deaths in young children. The Royal Life Saving Society – Australia Review of Pool Fencing Legislation in Australia report examines… Read more: Call for Pool Fencing Standardisation

A new draft on the management of child safety in aquatic facilities was released this week by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee and is designed to help the aquatic industry understand and improve child safe practices. The draft guideline provides owners and operators of aquatic facilities with practical guidance… Read more: GSPO: NEW DRAFT CHILD SAFETY GUIDELINES

ON 25 JULY, PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD WILL MARK THE THIRD WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY In April 2021, the United Nations adopted the historic first Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention, recognising the scale of the problem and calling for coordinated action to prevent drowning. Drowning is an issue that affects every nation of the world.… Read more: World Drowning Prevention Day 2023

Royal Life Saving Queensland is proud to share that recently a range of City of Gold Coast Aquatic Facilities were awarded Royal Life Saving’s Gold and Silver Pool Safety endorsements for 2023. The City of Gold Coast facilities remain the only Queensland-based aquatic facilities to be recognised as achieving gold or silver status in safety… Read more: Gold Coast Aquatic Facilities achieve Royal Life Saving Gold and Silver Safety Endorsements

Edmund Joseph (Ned) PORTLEY b. 1890 Pt Douglas d. 1965 BrisbaneAwarded RLSSQ Life Membership in 1945-46 Mr Portley had lived in Warwick from the age of ten until his death in 1965. During that time, he was the manager of the public Baths and in 1952 was elected as Mayor. He was involved with swimming… Read more: <strong>Edmund Joseph (Ned) PORTLEY</strong>