Swimming & Education
Swimming and water safety education for all.

The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework

The National Swimming and Water Safety Framework supports a structured and consistent understanding of swimming and water safety education across Australia.

The Framework provides three benchmarks for children at age 6, 12 and 17 years.

It aims to inform Government policy makers and swim schools, but is an important resource for parents to understand the lifelong benefits that learning to swim provides.

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Providing the perfect balance of swimming and water safety - for all Australians, of all ages and abilities.
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Lifesaving

Lifesaving was naturally central to the formation of Royal Life Saving over 125 years ago and it remains at the heart of our community education programs today. Learn more about the journey from learn to swim, and building on the extension of skills, knowledge, fitness and judgement.

Education
Water safety resources for parents, children and teachers for use in the classroom, online or at home.
Classroom Resources
Classroom Resources
Cross-curricula learning resources for water safety education for teachers and parents.
e-Lifesaving
Bronze e-Lifesaving
Interactive classroom e-learning water safety education for Year 7 to Year 10 students. Giving students the knowledge and skills to save lives.
Water Smart
Water Smart
Water Smart is a classroom-based resource for teachers and schools to teach children from Foundation to Year 10 all about water safety.

Sport

Lifesaving sport takes swimming to the next level, teaching skills in rescue, accident prevention and emergency care that will save lives and last a lifetime.