Commonwealth Drowning Prevention - The Royal Life Saving Society

30/10/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our lifesaving friends and colleagues in Barbados!

23/10/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our lifesaving friends and colleagues in Zambia!

23/10/2026

Application deadline closes in one week!

The 2027 RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships, hosted by the Lifesaving Society Canada, will be taking place from 30th September to 3rd October 2027 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

We are seeking applications for officials for this Championships event - please submit your applications by 30th October 2026.

More information and application forms can be found at:

The Royal Life Saving Society and Lifesaving Society Canada invite applications for volunteers to officiate at the 2027 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships to be held in Windsor, Ontario, Canada from 30th September to 3rd October 2027. If you would like to apply, please complete the application fo...

22/10/2026

Do you have an interest in drowning prevention and/or lifesaving practice or research?
Do you have skills and expertise in the review and assessment of research?
Would you like to support the Royal Life Saving Society?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, why not consider applying to become a member of the RLSS Diploma Team of Reviewers.
The RLSS Commonwealth Diploma Review Panel is keen to hear from volunteers who would like to contribute to this important aspect of the Society’s work.
The key activity is to facilitate the necessary planning for the award and to review applications for the award.
• The RLSS Diploma recognises significant contributions to our life saving knowledge.
• It is one of the Society’s oldest and most prestigious international awards.
• The RLSS Diploma is awarded to individuals and teams, who have added to our knowledge in ways that can save lives and prevent drowning.

The Terms of Reference for this role can be found on our website
https://www.rlsscommonwealth.org/2026/10/22/would-you-like-to-become-a-member-of-the-rlss-diploma-team-of-reviewers/ along with the Expression of Interest form that once completed should be returned to: [email protected] by 20th November 2026.

Do you have an interest in drowning prevention and/or lifesaving practice or research? Do you have skills and expertise in the review and assessment of research? Would you like to support the Royal Life Saving Society? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, why not consider applying to....

19/10/2026

We would like to share the following message from The WHO:

"A sincere thank you for your active involvement in World Drowning Prevention Day 2026. With your support, this year’s campaign has been our largest yet. We have greatly appreciated receiving your videos, photos and media articles showcasing events around the world. It has been inspiring to see so many organizations, countries and communities come together around this year’s theme, “Unite to Turn the Tide”.

We are pleased to update that our WHO World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 recap video is now available to view publicly on the WHO YouTube Chanel, accessible here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zkOqu_ihls"

A video montage of activities and events led by partners globally t...

19/10/2026

The Commonwealth Honours Committee is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from volunteers who would like to become involved in recognising the contributions of individuals and members to the work of RLSS.

Members of this Committee are responsible for reviewing and approving all Honour nominations in accordance with the criteria set out in the Honours Manual.

To apply or for further details, please click on the following link:

The Commonwealth Honours Committee is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from volunteers who would like to become involved in recognising the contributions of individuals and members to the work of RLSS. Members of this Committee are responsible for reviewing and approving all Honour nominat...

15/10/2026

On Restart a Heart day The Royal Life Saving Society continues to encourage people to learn CPR.
Last week, with the continued support of Laerdal Medical we provided some our members with manikin training kits at our Caribbean Drowning Prevention Development Workshop. Special thanks to PAHO Caribbean, World Health Organization (WHO), RNLI, and Navarino, Laerdal Medical RLSS provided some of our members with manikin training kits at our Africa Drowning Prevention Workshop. These kits will enable our members to teach vital lifesaving skills to their local communities

15/10/2026

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Heritage Committee!

Are you passionate about preserving the Royal Life Saving Society’s history? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Heritage Committee!

As a member, you will:

– Engage with the history and heritage, helping to safeguard the Society’s rich past for future generations.

– Collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm for history and culture.

Whether you’re a history buff, amateur genealogist, a budding researcher, or simply someone who enjoys learning and sharing stories, your skills and passion are welcome.

To apply or for further details, please click on the following link:
https://www.rlsscommonwealth.org/2026/10/15/were-looking-for-dedicated-individuals-to-join-our-heritage-committee/

Are you passionate about preserving the Royal Life Saving Society’s history? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Heritage Committee! As a member, you will: – Engage with the history and heritage, helping to safeguard the Society’s rich past for future generations. – Collabo...

08/10/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our lifesaving friends and colleagues in Uganda!

03/10/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our lifesaving friends and colleagues in Lesotho!