Swimming Australia and Royal Life Announce Partnership

Swimming Australia and The Royal Life Saving Society have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), uniting their expertise and resources in a strategic partnership.

This collaboration is aimed at enhancing water safety outcomes nationally, with a particular focus on eliminating drowning and fostering widespread, safe aquatic participation across all demographics.

Highlighting the foundational aspect of the agreement, CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Dr Justin Scarr, said: “Drowning is preventable, and being able to swim is a human right. By partnering with Swimming Australia, we are strengthening our ability to empower communities, foster inclusion, and ensure every Australian can enjoy the water safely.”

CEO of Swimming Australia, Rob Woodhouse, added: “Swimming is at the heart of Australia’s identity. This partnership with Royal Life Saving Australia allows us to align our efforts, from grassroots learn-to-swim programs to elite sport, ensuring that every Australian child can be safe and confident in the water.”

The partnership underscores a shared mission to ensure every Australian has access to essential swimming and water safety education, robust aquatic infrastructure, and lifelong opportunities for engagement with aquatic activities.

The MOU formalises a commitment to four key areas:

• Reducing barriers and promoting equitable access to swimming.
• Improving access to sustainable aquatic infrastructure nationwide.
• Ensuring all Australian children meet or exceed national swimming and water safety benchmarks.
• Promoting lifelong pathways from learn-to-swim programs through to recreational and competitive swimming.

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