The RLSSQ Beach Carnival is fast approaching and or club at Caloundra will once again host this event. the competition is open to all members of RLSSQ and affiliated clubs.
Date: Sunday 26 March 2023 (8am start)
The final date for registration is Sunday 12 March 2023. No late registrations will be accepted.
Effective supervision, both by carers and lifeguards, saves countless lives every year by stepping in when things start to go wrong, rather than providing first aid after the fact.
To help lifeguards build on their existing supervision and scanning skills to take them to the next level, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has developed a new online module ‘Lifeguard Advanced Supervision Skills’.
The module, which is designed specifically for pool lifeguards, makes use of the growing body of research around the visual, cognitive and physical challenges lifeguards face when supervising an aquatic environment, often in difficult circumstances.
Royal Life Saving’s National Manager – Training and Workforce Development Shaun Jackson said honing supervision skills is critical for lifeguards, especially given that on average four people drown at public pools each year.
“We all know effective, vigilant supervision and scanning are critical components in ensuring patron safety,” Mr Jackson said.
“Yet the complexity of these tasks and the challenges lifeguards face are sometimes overlooked.
“Scanning a pool requires a range of visual cognitive processes involving focal and peripheral vision and cue discrimination, rapid information processing, use of short-term and long-term memory, analysis, judgement, and decision-making.
“Often lifeguards are trying to execute these complex skills in less-than-ideal environments over extended periods.
“This module takes learners through a close analysis of all the components that make up effective supervision. It will particularly help lifeguards to better understand the limitations of human visual cognitive resources and processes, how these connect to supervision and scanning, and what strategies and techniques they can deploy to overcome these challenges.”
The online module takes around 40 minutes to complete.
Successful completion of the module should contribute to meeting the requirements for annual in-service training for Lifeguards as set out in the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) – Aquatic Supervision.
These modules add to the suite of Professional Development products for the aquatic industry workforce designed by Royal Life Saving. Other recently developed online learning modules include Swim Teaching for Participants on the Autism Spectrum, Teacher of Lifesaving, Conflict Management, Cultural Competence, Communication Skills, Child Safety for Frontline Staff, and Child Safety for Management Staff.
To find out more information about the Lifeguard Advanced Supervision Skills module, or other professional development offerings, contact your local Royal Life Saving office.
The Queensland Primary and Secondary School Life Saving Championships is back and being held on Sunday 23 April 2023, at the Sunshine Coast Grammar Aquatic Centre.
📅 Sunday 23 April 2023
🕒 Secondary students: 8.00am (Warm up), 9.00am (Start)
🕒 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 Survive to give students a sporting alternative.
The Championship for the Primary school students will include age-appropriate swim racing and rescue events, such as the
The Secondary School students will have an opportunity to compete in the
The Championships are being hosted by the Sunshine Coast Grammar Pool Lifesaving Club, which is affiliated with Royal Life Saving.
The Championships are open to any school student. Entries close MONDAY 17 APRIL 2023
At Royal Life Saving Queensland we are persistently seeking strong and effective partnerships to ensure that our mission to reducing drowning and promoting healthy, active and skilled communities is reaching each and every Queenslander. For this reason, we are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Bakslap.
Bakslap is focused on Australian’s enjoying the outdoors and sunshine responsibly through education, sun safety awareness and the use of the bakslap lotion applicator. This invention was not only to provide a practical tool but it was also to be a conversation starter, something new to get people talking about safety.
We are a water-loving nation, and it’s part of who we are. From looking forward to sun-filled days with our loved ones at rivers, swimming pools, harbours, and beaches, it’s essential that young Australians have the necessary knowledge of the dangers and associated risks of aquatic environments so they can enjoy the water and sunshine responsibly.
This partnership will provide a holistic approach to sun and water safety and will assist us in reaching younger generations across Queensland. With the support of Bakslap, we will be able to find new ways to educate and create awareness on safety – under the sun and in and around the water.
“We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to collaborate with new initiatives as they are a key part of our messaging. It’s not just about Sun or Water safety but being safe in and around the water and that includes looking after ourselves, our friends and families when in the sun.” – Nikki Thornhill, Royal Life Saving Queensland State Manager.
You can read the full Media Release here.
To find out more about Bakslap’s vision click here.
Royal Life Saving is seeking a trainee to work in our office at Gumdale in a administration and training support role. The role is an entry level role, perfect for school leavers, college/university students, or someone wanting a career change. As part of this role, you will be provided on the job training and development to assist your professional growth, making this role a great opportunity to develop and build on pre-existing administration skills or start a career in administration within the aquatic industry with existing comparative skills.
This role would provide support to the administration team in all aspects of training administration. The role is advertised on a casual employment bases and will suit someone seeking flexible working hours. During training (1 to 2 months) 3 days per week.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
– Providing a high level of customer service to all clients and stakeholders
– Answering phones and emails
– Scheduling of calendars
– Maintaining and updating of documentation
– Teamwork
– Handling of payments
– Organizing resources and training/meeting rooms
– Constructing professional communications/documents
Pay Rate
During Training; level 1 of Fitness Industry Award 2020
Pay rate per age group: Age 17+ $17.38, 18+ $20.35, 19+ $22.71, 20+$26.73
After training; Level 2 of Fitness Industry Award 2020
Pay rate per age group: Age 17+ $17.85, 18+ $20.60, 19+ $23.34, 20+$27.46
Christmas is traditionally a time of giving.
This year Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) is inviting you to give a gift that will last a lifetime. Every year too many lives are lost through preventable drowning incidents, invariably many of these are children.
More than 280 families are impacted with this reality every year.
RLSSQ being a registered charity and not for profit organization is calling upon the community to consider funding one of our many funding opportunities that will help us provide the lifesaving skills to avoid becoming a heart breaking statistic.
Funding Opportunities:
These funding opportunities are also fully tax deductible!
To make a donation head to our Give Now link here and in the description simply include which swim school you would like to donate to and what you are donating towards.
For more information please give us a call on 07 3823 2823 📞 or send us an email at admin@rlssq.com.au 📧
Plantation Aquatic Centre, Gumdale
Burpengary Aquatics, Burpengary
The term of the current RLSSA Honours Committee has now concluded. We are issuing a call for nominations (re-nominations) to the Honours Committee 2023-2025, including the role of Chair.
The Honours Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia (RLS) Board of Directors all Award nominations for Australian and Commonwealth Honours up to and including the Commonwealth Service Cross with bar, RLS Bravery Awards, Australian Resuscitation Club award and nominations for Australian Honours.
The committee plays a very important role in guiding the honours process, promoting the system and reviewing applications. The committee usually meets virtually, and face to face from time to time.
If you wish to nominate an individual please find the RLSSA Honours Committee Member Nominations Form and Terms of reference below.
The closing date for nominations is Monday 5th December 2022.
Royal Life Saving wishes to congratulate the Queensland Government announcement today following an independent review of QFES.
The changes will see the Fire and Rescue Service and the Rural Fire Service form a dedicated fire department, while the Queensland Police Service will host the State Emergency Service and the Marine Rescue Service.
Royal Life Saving Executive Director Mr Paul Barry said we’re pleased to be associated with this restructure and we’re looking forward to working with QPS. We have a good strong working relationship with Minister Ryan, who has supported volunteer and lifesaving organisations since he has been in the portfolio. We also look forward to working with Commissioner Carroll, who we worked closely with when she was fire Commissioner.
At the Annual General Meeting on 29 September 2022 members of Royal Life Saving Queensland approved a new constitution.
In 2019 the board considered reviewing the constitution and in 2020 a Constitution Committee was established consisting of Mr Ross Williams, Mr Jim McClelland, Mr Colin Harris. The committee considered options such as a company limited by guarantee, but ultimately proposed to remain as an Incorporated Association.
A draft constitution was circulated to members on 2 September 2022 and members feedback had been incorporated in the presented to members. The board has committed to also review and updated by-laws in the coming months.
It was moved and passed as a motion that the constitution be approved and the board be empowered to submit the constitution to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading and the ACNC.
Members can view the new constitution here.
Royal Life Saving releases it’s annual report for the financial year (June 2022). The society continued to provide increased services to the Queensland community, with significantly increased activity in community programs, training and other activity.
Society President, Mr Les Mole said “I can only pass on a very sincere ‘thank you’, because without the proactiveness of our people, we would not achieve as much as we do”.
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