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We aim to eliminate all drowning in South Australian waterways.

01/11/2026

Today Michelle and Giulia attended the 2026 Multicultural Festival. It was great to connect with so many wonderful people to provide water safety education, helping to keep South Australia's beautifully diverse community safer around water.

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26/10/2026

Get ready to feel confident, be prepared, and learn lifesaving skills with Beach Smarts For Life! 🌊

Beach Smarts for Life is back! This FREE program helps Chinese International Students and the Chinese-Australian community develop practical water safety skills and knowledge.

This program involves hands-on CPR training, swimming and survival skills, learning how to safely perform a rescue on someone in trouble, identifying hazards and how to stay safe while having fun at the beach!

Session 1:
📍 Location: Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre, 30 Blyth St, Adelaide
📅 Date: Thurs 5 Nov 2026
⏰ Time: 5-7:30pm

Session 2: Option 1
📍 Location: Adelaide Aquatic Centre, Jeffcott Rd North, Adelaide
📅 Date: Sat 7 Nov 2026
⏰ Time: 1-2:30pm

or

Session 2: Option 2
📍 Location: Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club, The Foreshore, Glenelg
📅 Date: Sun 29 Nov 2026
⏰ Time: 2-4pm

🔗 Register now - limited spaces available: book via the link in the comments.

We are grateful for the support of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, for making this program possible.

19/09/2026

Helping families feel safer around water and celebrating every milestone along the way.

This weekend, we wrap up Program 6 of our Adults and Children’s Water Safety Program, supported by AnglicareSA Playford Communities for Children.

The program is designed to equip families with essential swimming and water safety skills, along with lifesaving CPR and First Aid skills.

Participants have shared how their confidence around water has grown, knowing they have important survival skills to draw on in an emergency.

These photos were captured during our lifejacket lesson, where participants learnt how to put on and swim in a lifejacket, practise safe water entry, floating and survival techniques in deeper water. Seeing the smiles, celebrating progress and watching confidence grow is what makes this program so rewarding.

Thank you to all our participants for being part of this journey. It has been wonderful to support you as you develop these important skills!

17/09/2026

The National Drowning Report 2026 reports 18 drowning deaths in South Australia in 2025/26.

While this is down from the 24 lives lost the previous year, it remains 29% above the 10-year average. This is a trend we cannot ignore.

The report highlights several ongoing areas of concern across our state. Men accounted for 94% of drowning deaths, while older Australians, multicultural communities and people residing in disadvantaged areas remain important groups in drowning prevention efforts.

Coastal locations accounted for 56% of the state’s fatal drownings. Boating was the leading activity associated with drowning deaths, accounting for 33% of fatalities. With 56% of drownings occurring in regional locations, the findings reinforce the need for localised water safety education and support across South Australia.

These findings reinforce our commitment to creating safer communities around water. Through accessible swimming and water safety education, lifesaving CPR and first aid training, and partnerships with aquatic facilities, schools, councils and community organisations, we are working to reduce drowning and equip more people with the skills to respond in an emergency.

Read the National Drowning Report 2026: https://vist.ly/5irfb

12/09/2026

Today is World First Aid Day, a reminder of the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency.

Emergencies can be unexpected and overwhelming. In the moment, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to start. DRSABCD provides a clear action plan to help you respond quickly and appropriately when it matters most.

D: Check for DANGER
R: Check for a RESPONSE
S: SEND for help
A: Open the AIRWAY
B: BREATHING normally? No -
C: Start CPR
D: Attach DEFIBRILLATOR

Knowing basic first aid could help you save a life. Enrol in a First Aid course and build the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency. https://vist.ly/5i6yf

RTO: 0996

09/09/2026

Ask R U Ok? ANY Day 💛

Tomorrow is R U OK? Day, and this year’s theme highlights that staying connected and asking the question “Are you OK?” doesn’t need to wait.

Whether it’s today, tomorrow or any day, take a moment to check in with someone you care about. Ask, Listen, Encourage Action and Check in. A simple “Are you OK?” can open the door to a meaningful conversation.

For more information on recognising the signs and knowing when it’s time to ask R U OK?, visit https://vist.ly/5hrze

28/08/2026

Last week, we partnered with Surf Life Saving SA and Austswim SA to deliver the 2026 SA Aquatic Conference and Awards.

The event recognised the facilities, programs and people driving South Australia's aquatic industry forward - our lifeguards, swim teachers and swim schools among them.

Our own Michelle Williams presented the awards for Pool Employee of the Year and Community Aquatic Program of the Year. Congratulations to all winners and nominees, your work sets the standard for the sector. 🏆

Keynote speakers Sam Fricker and Mark Mathews shared sharp insights on social media strategy, resilience and the power of gratitude. Our workshop sessions brought the industry together to share ideas and voice real challenges and successes.

Thank you to principal sponsor YMCA SA, and event day sponsors BlueFit Group, SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia, Belgravia Leisure and Clubs SA.

Our team had a great day, we hope yours did too!

21/08/2026

This week, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia launched WeSwim, an incredible evidence-informed initiative designed to reduce drowning risk, remove barriers to swimming and water safety education, and build belonging for multicultural communities.

We are proud to support our WeSwim Grant Opportunities, ensuring quality swimming and water safety education is accessible to the diverse multicultural communities of South Australia.

Applications are now open and close on 24 September 2026.

03/08/2026

Our upcoming training courses 📣

Whether you're after essential first aid and CPR training, exploring a pathway into aquatics or looking to refresh your skills, we've got a course for you.

Places are limited, book today 👉 https://vist.ly/5dccy

RTO 0996

01/08/2026

Would you know what to do?

60% of injuries requiring first aid happen right at home - often when you least expect it.

Our HLTAID011 Provide First Aid training gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond when it matters most.

👉 Book your course today: https://vist.ly/5d8bp

Units of competency:
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 - Provide first aid

RTO: 0996

Address

11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
Adelaide, SA
5086

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61882104500

Website

http://www.royallifesavingsa.com.au/

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