Royal Life Saving
Society Australia
Northern Territory Branch
ANNUAL REPORT
2015/2016
Celebrating 51 years of service in the Northern Territory 1965 -2016
ABN 57 939 760 839
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia – NT is an Incorporated Entity (A 1328) and a Public Benevolent Institution.
RTO Provider Number 0859
This annual report covers the financial year 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
Royal Life Saving Society (Australia) NT Branch is located at: 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap, NT 0820 Postal: GPO Box 1229, Darwin NT 0801 Telephone: (08) 8981 5036 Email: [email protected] Web: www.royallifesaving.com.au
“Our People, Our Lifestyle, Our Water”
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT RANDALL COOK ...... 3 REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...... 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2015/2016 ...... 5 OUR ORGANISATION ...... 6
HISTORY OF RLSSA NT ...... 6 Our Mission: ...... 6 Our Vision: ...... 6 STRATEGIC STATEMENT ...... 6 VALUES ...... 6 STRATEGIC INTENT...... 7 TARGET 2016 ...... 7 STAKEHOLDERS ...... 7 WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION CONFERENCE 4-6 NOVEMBER 2015 ...... 8 OUR PEOPLE ...... 8
EXECUTIVE BOARD AND GOVERNANCE ...... 8 OUR STRATEGIC GOALS ...... 9 Table 1: Board Positions, Qualifications, Experience and Responsibilities ...... 9 Table 2: Record of Management Committee Meetings and Attendance ...... 10 EMPLOYMENT ...... 10 Table 3: Royal Life Saving NT Staff 2015/2016 ...... 11 MEMBERSHIP ...... 13
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL MEMBERS AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 ...... 13 Table 4: Royal Life Saving NT Membership Summary 2014/2015 ...... 13 ROYAL LIFE SAVING NT LIFE MEMBERS ...... 13 OUR LIFESTYLE ...... 14
OUR COMMUNITY ...... 14 OUR VOLUNTEERS ...... 14 Table 5: Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding commitment to the community ...... 15 ROYAL LIFE SAVING NT OFFICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 16
TRAINING AND AQUATIC SERVICES: RTO PROVIDER NUMBER 0859 ...... 16 Table 6: Aquatic Services courses and participants ...... 17 AQUATIC FACILITY SAFETY ASSESSMENTS ...... 18 AUSTSWIM ...... 19 Table 8: AUSTSWIM SAC Members ...... 20 Table 9: AUSTSWIM NT Course Statistics...... 20 WETS COURSE & AUSTSWIM MASTER CLASS 2016 ...... 21 AUSTSWIM REGIONAL AND REMOTE PROJECT ...... 22 AUSTSWIM Developing the North ...... 22 AUSTSWIM TSW Borroloola March 2016 ...... 22 ALICE SPRINGS AND CENTRAL AUSTRALIA ...... 22 Table 10: Alice Springs WSAP enrolments ...... 23 Table 11: Alice Springs Training Statistics...... 23 Table 12: Participation in Pool Lifesaving ...... 24 SWIM AND SURVIVE ...... 24 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATE FUNDING ...... 26 SWIM AND SURVIVE PARTNER ...... 26 Table 13 Swim and Survive Partners ...... 26 Swim and Survive Partner – Schools ...... 26 COMMUNITY ...... 27 VACSWIM & SUNDAY LIFE SAVING PROGRAM 2016 ...... 28 OUR SWIM TEACHERS…...... 29 Royal Life Saving NT Swim and Survive Swim Teacher of the Year ...... 30 SWIM AND SURVIVE FUND ...... 30 SUNDAY LIFE AND VACSWIM ...... 32 POOL LIFESAVING SPORT 2015/2016 ...... 32 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2016 ...... 32 EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS ...... 34 Infant Aquatics ...... 34 Programs for People with Disabilities: Access and Inclusion ...... 35 Adults ...... 36 Cool Seniors & Grey Medallion ...... 37 OUR WATER ...... 39
DROWNING REPORT ...... 39 NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT WATER SAFETY UNIT...... 41 WATER SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM: ...... 43 What is the Water Safety Awareness Program? ...... 43 Why was the Water Safety Awareness Program started? ...... 43 What has the Water Safety Awareness Program Achieved? ...... 44 Current providers of the “wet sessions” across the Northern Territory ...... 47 WSAP Provider of the Year: ...... 48 Water Safety Week 2015 ...... 48 Pipes and Drains Campaign 2015-2016 ...... 50 KEEP WATCH ...... 51 NT KEEP WATCH AMBASSADORS ...... 51 KEEP WATCH @ PUBLIC POOLS ...... 52 Table 13: Keep Watch @ Public Pools Partners ...... 52 GRANTS ...... 53 INDIGENOUS ADVANCEMENT STRATEGY – “REMOTE SWIM, SURVIVE AND STRIVE” ...... 53 Key facts at a glance ...... 53 Swim & Survive ...... 55 Employment, Training and AUSTSWIM Mentoring Program ...... 55 The Year’s Highlight ...... 56 Table 14: IAS Training statistics ...... 58 INLAND WATERWAYS AND DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM ...... 58 ROYAL LIFE SAVING NT IN THE MEDIA ...... 60 Royal Life Saving NT Media Award for making a difference in Lifesaving ...... 61 Royal Life Saving NT Social Media Profiles ...... 62 RLSSA NT Facebook in a snapshot 2015-2016 ...... 62 KEY SUPPLIERS ...... 65 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ...... 65 APPENDICES – STATISTICS ...... 65
TRAINING CERTIFICATES ISSUED ...... 65 SWIM AND SURVIVE SCHOOLS ...... 68 SWIM AND SURVIVE – CERTIFICATES ISSUED ...... 69 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS ...... 70
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Message from the President Randall Cook Royal Life Saving Society NT Branch is always striving to achieve its mission of preventing loss of life and injury in the aquatic environment and promoting safe participation in water related pursuits. I am very pleased to report to members, partners and supporters that the 2015/2016 year was a successful year in the delivery of our services and a challenging year as we seek to establish a permanent headquarters in Darwin and an office based in Alice Springs.
The NT Branch continues to strengthen in every facet of its operations. Throughout the 2015/2016 year the NT Branch issued an amazing 20,538 certificates, including 13,372 from the Swim and Survive program and 7,166 training certificates.
The NT Branch has proven its capacity as the peak body for water safety training and education and remains fixed to its cause of drowning prevention. We have a very strong strategic plan – “Our People, Our Lifestyle, Our Water 2016-2020” , and our organisation continues to build strong community relationships that ensure courses, programs and drowning prevention strategies are delivered to communities throughout the NT whether they are in urban, rural or remote areas.
Royal Life Saving NT have participated in 84 community events, ranging from Community displays, Active Family Fun Days, Mother’s groups and school fetes and over 86,400 Territorians have received a direct community benefit from these activities.
I am pleased to advise that the NT Branch continues to forge strong partnerships with industry and works in collaboration with Pool Managers; with Government through the various Departments of Sport and Recreation , Local Government, Health, Family and Community Services, Education and Training; with the Education Sector through Primary, Middle, Senior and Pre-schools, with like training providers such as AUSTSWIM; and of course with the community in general throughout the various health promotion initiatives and community development programs. On behalf of Royal Life Saving NT Branch I would like to thank the following people: · The Patron of the Society, His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM · The Hon. Gary Higgins, Minister for Sport and Recreation · The Hon. Peter Chandler, Minister for Education · The Board of Directors, members, competition members and volunteers for their wonderful work. · The NT Branch staff, swimming instructors and trainers who are all very committed to the Society’s teachings and future directions. · Royal life Saving Australia and branches across Australia for strong working relationships in the commitment to water safety and safe aquatic sport and recreation. Yours in Lifesaving
Randall Cook – President
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Report from the Executive Director
In 2015/16 we celebrated 1551 active members. We conducted 84 community events reaching 86,400 people. Royal Life Saving NT provided a direct community benefit and services to 109,414 people across the northern Territory. This is the first time we have achieved our strategic goal of reaching 40% of our population.
The number one focus for Royal Life Saving NT is drowning prevention strategies relevant to the needs of our community. We remain true to our Mission and Vision which are critical to keep our community safe. Despite our committed actions the Northern Territory maintains the highest drowning rate, per capita, in Australia.
13,372 primary school aged children from 91 schools participated in the Swim and Survive program, with 750 achieving the national benchmark of level 4. While participation numbers have remained constant, the number achieving a level 4 and above has decreased with 3% of enrolled students achieving the National Benchmark. Royal Life Saving NT are deeply concerned about these statistics and have launched a petition to call on Government to fund the Swim and Survive Program for Primary School students in years 4, 5 and 6.
2,483 children from 27 remote communities participated in the Remote Swim, Survive and Strive project. The project enabled children to learn to swim and participate in a Pool Lifesaving carnival. The project has implemented a training and AUSTSWIM mentoring program to assist local people in obtaining employment or volunteer services at their community swimming pool. 220 local community people participated in this training.
7,166 training certificates were issued with 50% of this training conducted in regional and remote areas. 2,185 statements of attainments were issued under Vocational Education and Training. 296 Training courses were conducted over the NT.
The NT Government funded Water Safety Awareness Program provides a fantastic opportunity for families to access free water safety lessons for their child. This year a record breaking 2,476 enrolments were received with sixteen providers operating across the NT. 17,111 children have participated in this program since inception. The NT Government have extended the program with the Learn to Swim Vouchers and this has been positively received by families across the Northern Territory.
The Sport of Pool Lifesaving achieved increased participation with over 3,000 children participating in carnivals in Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and remote communities. Royal Life Saving NT sent a team of nine lifesaving athletes to the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. We placed 7th overall, a fantastic achievement. Thanks to our coaches,
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Royal life Saving NT has secured a Headquarters in Darwin! After three moves in three years, we were successful in a long term lease with the City of Darwin for the Parap Recreation Facility. Thank you to the Department of Education for assisting us with interim accommodation at the Ludmilla Primary School for the past year. Thank you to our members who have been inconvenienced by our moves, changed phone numbers and issues with internet. We feel very fortunate to be operating next door to the Parap Swimming Pool and will be having an official opening and blessing of our new office in 2016.
I am pleased to complete my report by advising members, stakeholders and supporters that the NT Branch is in a strong position and looks forward to the ongoing challenges. I would like to sincerely thank our devoted volunteers including the Executive Management Team led by Randall Cook, our trainers, instructors, examiners and our members. I would like to thank Royal Life Saving National Office and all the State and Territory Branches of Royal Life Saving. Finally I would like to thank the fantastic staff for their continued dedication and commitment. I am proud and honoured to be part of a fantastic team that is strengthened by and committed to our values of: Integrity, Respect, Quality and Leadership. Yours in lifesaving Floss Roberts
Highlights of the Year 2015/2016
13,372 children participated in the Swim and Survive program from 6 months – 18 years of age. 750 students achieving the National Water Safety Competency Benchmark of a level 4 or above. A total of 91 schools participated in the program. 69 Government schools representing 7,749 students participated in Swim & Survive with 355 achieving level 4 and above.
2,483 children participated in the Indigenous Advancement Strategy: Remote Swim, Survive and Strive. Programs were run in 27 remote locations, with a total of 3,734 participating in the program. 19 indigenous people have gained employment as a result of the program.
Increased participation initiatives of lifesaving services and programs throughout the Northern Territory, with over 3,000 children participating in Pool Lifesaving
296 courses were conducted across the NT, for 2,067 participants, with of7,166 certificates issued for 50% of training was conducted in regional and remote areas. 2,185 statement of Attainments were issued from the VET sector.
84 public awareness and community displays were conducted across the NT with 86,400 Territorians receiving a direct community benefit from these activities.
Managed the Water Safety Unit for the NT Government, updated the NT Water Safety Strategy and implemented the new Pipes and Drains Campaign
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Enrolled 2,476 children under five in the Water Safety Awareness Program, developed to help families prevent drowning in this vulnerable age group.
Maintained 29 Keep Watch Ambassadors and worked with all levels of Government to highlight the importance of water safety and prevent drowning
Representative team from the Northern Territory placed 7th in the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships
Sadly 4 Territorians lost their lives in drowning related incidents and the NT continues to have the highest drowning rate per capita in Australia (2014-2015 figures).
Our Organisation
History of RLSSA NT Royal Life Saving Society Australia Northern Territory Branch has a proud history of serving communities and individuals and is the leading water safety education and training provider in the Northern Territory. The NT formed a stand-alone Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia in 1965 and since then has played a critical role in reducing drowning deaths, particularly in under five-year-olds through raising water safety awareness and teaching children water safety and swimming skills. We believe that everyone can be a lifesaver. Through innovative training practices, such as e-learning courses, we are continuing to find new ways to serve our community and help Territorians develop the skills to save lives.
Our Mission: To prevent loss of life and injury in the community with an emphasis on the aquatic environment. Our Vision: To build a healthy, strong and safe aquatic community through access to water safety education and training.
Strategic Statement Royal Life Saving is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) dedicated to the saving of lives. We turn everyday people into everyday community lifesavers. We achieve this through education, training, sport and participation, health promotion, risk management, advocacy and research. Royal Life Saving provides the platform for people to pursue aquatic based activities. Royal Life Saving is both a sport organisation and recreation organisation. Royal Life Saving operates through a community development model, working together to build capacity from the ground up.
Values · Integrity · Respect · Quality · Leadership · Innovation · Transparency
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Based on the values of the organisation Royal Life Saving is a performance culture dependent on a strong, committed team.
Strategic Intent
Our strategic intent is to service the rapidly changing and growing community throughout the Northern Territory, whilst continuously improving the quality of our services, knowledge and research. We will accommodate the rate of change in the environment, lifestyle and community attitudes, while maintaining a team spirit, a healthy balance with volunteers and reaching a consensus of the highest level in decision making.
Target 2016 A sustainable business that increases Royal Life Saving services across the whole of the Northern Territory, providing a community benefit to at least 40% of Territorians.
Stakeholders
Stakeholder Category How we work together
Aquatic Industry including public, Professionally audited swimming pools gives the aquatic industry commercial and private pools confidence that any safety gaps can be identified and rectified before problems arise. Other safety swimming pool safety assessments include swimming pools in strata buildings, hotel, motel, camping grounds and school swimming pools. We also provide ongoing professional training to keep pool staff up-to-date and to develop a strong aquatic network. Community members using fee for This includes community members who undertake all forms of training with service training us – from First Aid to industry-specific courses such as the Pool Plant Operator’s Course. Culturally and linguistically diverse The Territory is home to a variety of cultural and linguistic groups, including individuals and communities Indigenous groups who speak a diverse range of languages and immigrant groups. We work to ensure our safety messages and programs are accessible to all groups regardless of their background. Families Most of our programs touch families, either directly or indirectly.
Higher education sector We provide training to staff and students at higher education facilities throughout the Territory. Local Government In most of the Territory, public swimming pools are owned and operated by Local Government. We provide professional support and development as well as partnering with local pools to deliver programs. Members We have two categories of membership: Financial Members who are entitled to vote at the AGM and receive other member benefits; and Award Members who receive membership on the completion of a RLSSA – NT training course. This membership lasts as long as their qualification is current. NT Coroner When a drowning occurs in the Territory, we make our experts available to provide advice to the Coroner in the hope of preventing future deaths. Primary, Middle and Senior schools Through the Swim and Survive program, Bronze Medallion and on-land water safety awareness instruction, we reach thousands of children in the Territory every year.
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Refugees and new immigrants Reaching out to refugees and new immigrants is particularly important because they often haven’t been exposed to large natural water bodies or swimming pools. When funding is available, we partner with the Melaleuca Refugee Centre to reach those most at risk. Regional, remote and very remote Our team had a close relationship with 22 remote and very remote communities community swimming pools across the Territory, as well as neighbouring out-stations. We provide programs, training, networking opportunities and professional advice onsite.
World Drowning Prevention Conference 4-6 November 2015 The World Drowning Prevention Conference was held in Penang, Malaysia from 4-6 November 2016. More than 400 delegates attended from over 50 countries. The WCDP 2015 conference themes reflected the challenges of reducing the burden of drowning in the communities, nations, regions of the world.
The themes were: Prevention, Data, Rescue, Disaster, Treatment and Partnerships
The World Health Organisation’s Global Report on Drowning which was released in November 2014, was a key discussion point at the conference. In addition to this, delegates enjoyed oral presentations, abstracts and poster presentations from around the world.
Royal Life Saving NT was well represented at this conference. Stephen Gazzola and Wayne Van Sambeek delivered an oral presentation- “Remote Swim & Survive: How strong community relationships in remote Indigenous communities can prevent drowning”. Floss Roberts delivered an oral presentation – “Don’t Play in Pipes and Drains: How to target a campaign for a high risk drowning location/environment”. Jill Dowd delivered an oral presentation – “Northern Territory Water Safety Awareness Program: 10 years of making a difference in drowning prevention in children under 5”. All presentations were very well received by delegates and definitely put the Northern Territory on the map with regard to drowning education and prevention strategies.
The conference was also a wonderful opportunity for Staff to network and build relationships with people from like-minded organisations across the world. The attendance at this conference was most beneficial to all Staff who had the opportunity to attend and the Staff are grateful to the Board of Royal Life Saving NT for their encouragement and support of their involvement in the Conference.
Our People
Executive Board and Governance Royal Life Saving Society - Australia – NT has an entirely volunteer Board, who provide their skills, insights, time and commitment to the organisation. The Board of seven people meets a minimum of eight times annually and is elected by the membership at the annual general meeting held in Darwin. This meeting is open to all financial members of the organisation and is held on the first Wednesday in September at 6pm, advertised in the NT News.
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The Board consists of a Chairperson; a Vice-Chairperson; a Secretary; a Treasurer; the Executive Director and two other committee members. Unless elected directly as a separate office holder, the Executive Director will be appointed to be the Association's Public Officer. The Board’s powers and responsibilities are determined by the Associations Act, Royal Life Saving NT Constitution and the current Strategic Plan: Our People, Our Lifestyle, and Our Water 2011-2016. The Board is aware of their role and the prescribed governance standards for not-for-profit organisations.
Our Strategic Goals Community Development (Our People) Goal: Supportive Environment encouraging participation in structured water safety education and training programs.
Recreation Development (Our Lifestyle) Goal: Foster a sports pathway from grassroots to elite athletes. Encourage safe, healthy and active recreation behaviour.
Industry Relationships and Capacity Building (Our Water) Goal: Maintain and strengthen industry relationships. Build the capacity of the organisation and our people.
Business Management and Leadership (Our Business) Goal: Develop a business model that provides a sustainable future.
Table 1: Board Positions, Qualifications, Experience and Responsibilities Name Qualifications Experience Special Responsibilities
Randall Cook B.Ed. Foundation member of the Board of the Katherine President / Grad Dip in Regional Community Bank. Extensive experience as Chairperson Educational a Principal serving on School Councils. Served on Mgmt. numerous AUSTSWIM committees. Member of the Board since 1998.
Bradley BA, LLB (Hons) Member of the Board from 17/4/2012 Vice President / Mortimer LLM Deputy
Chairperson
Trevor B.Hosp Extensive experience in audit, accounting and Treasurer Cawthorne treasury management. Member of the Board for the past five years.
Alice Doyle BHealthSc Executive Board member of many sporting Secretary Grad Dip organisations, including responsibilities as Secondary Secretary /Treasurer /Returning Officer. teaching Member of the Board for the past three years. C IV Youth C IV TAA and TAE Dip Quality Auditing
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Rodney B.Ed Seven years involvement in Royal Life Saving NT as Committee Cremona Austswim a Trainer and Teacher based in Katherine. Member Teacher of
Swimming and Water Safety
Fritz Risler B.Ed Member of the Board from 17/4/2012. Committee 30 years commitment to Royal Life Saving NT Member
Table 2: Record of Management Committee Meetings and Attendance Mtg # Date Randall Brad Trevor Rod Alice Fritz Floss
1 10/8/15 P A P P P P P
AGM 2/9/2015 P A P A A P P
2 6/10/2015 P P P A P P P
3 24/11/2015 P A P P A P P
4 9/2/2016 P A P A A P P
5 15/3/2016 P A P P A P P
6 12/4/2016 P P P P S/L P P
7 10/5/2016 P P P P P P P
8 14/6/2016 P P P A A P P
P-Present A- Apology N/A – Not Applicable resigned S/L – Sick Leave
Employment Royal Life Saving Society - Australia – NT is an equal opportunity employer. We expect all staff, whether full-time or casual, to uphold our Code of Ethics and to abide by our Code of Conduct and Code of Practice. All staff are employed under a certified enterprise agreement. We have 11 full-time staff, 21 casual swimming instructors and 27 registered trainers as valuable members of our workforce team. Each new employee is given a formal induction and provided with copies of these codes and other critical documents, such as the Strategic Plan, Client Charter, role-specific Occupational Health and Safety policies and our Policies and Procedures document. Because we work closely with families, all staff must undergo a police check and have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) as per Northern Territory legislation. We also verify they hold current, relevant qualifications.
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Staff at the May 2016 planning session
Table 3: Royal Life Saving NT Staff 2015/2016 Position Contact Responsibilities
Executive Director Floss Roberts Strategic Planning; Governance, Local, State and Federal Government Representative; ; Community Engagement; Media; Remote Service Delivery Management
2IC Stephen Gazzola Second in Charge; Weekly Rosters & Human Resources Project Coordination of Indigenous Sport and Active Recreation program; Coordinator- ISARP Swim and Survive in Remote Areas Remote Swim and Survive
Water Safety Unit Manager Jill Dowd Manage Water Safety Unit and Water Safety Awareness Program Keep Watch; Infant Aquatics; Community Events; PBI
Education & Programs Wayne Van Swim and Survive in Schools; Community Programs; People with Manager Sambeek Disabilities; Adults; Swim and Survive Partner Program
Training Manager Rebecca Gawne RTO Management; Training; AUSTSWIM
WSAP & Programs Officer Maxine Cross Deliver Water Safety Awareness program. Assist Programs & Training Brogen Barrington
Remote Swim & Survive Joan Burns Coordination of Indigenous Advancement Strategy program; Remote Officer Swim, Survive and Strive
Project Officer Aquatic Mark FitzSimons Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment; Risk Management; Pool Plant Industry Services & Operations; Trainer; Project Officer Remote Pools 2012 Training Officer
Programs Marice Augustine Swim and Survive; School Programs; Sunday Lifesaving; Sport Coordinator
Central Australia Training & Petina Franklin Training, Programs, Sport and WSAP in Central Australia Programs Officer
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Inland Waterways Project & Susan Butler River Safety Project, Water Dreaming Project Community Development Sport Development Officer Officer
Finance and Jade McKeon Finance; Administration; Merchandise; Membership Administration Officer
Training Officer Brogen Barrington Training and Aquatic Services 12/10/2015 to 26/2/2016
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Membership
Summary of Financial Members as at 30 June 2016 A total of 1551 members contributed to the activities of the Society during 2015-16 period. Thank you to our Patron of the Society, His Honour the Honourable John Hardy AO.
Table 4: Royal Life Saving NT Membership Summary 2014/2015 Membership Type Number Corporate 13 Individual 150 Patron 1 His Honour the Honourable John Hardy AO Pool Life Saving – Alice Springs 52 Pool Life Saving – Darwin 27 Seniors 2 Trainer 27 Total 272
Summary of Non-financial Members as at 30 June 2016
Membership Type Number Award 1264 Life 6 Schools 9 Total 1279
Royal Life Saving NT Life Members Kath Midgley Fritz Risler Randall Cook Alister Lear Jenny Verrall Kathy Curby Daphne Read
Summary of Royal Life Saving Northern Territory Members as at 30 June 2016 Total Members 1551
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Our Lifestyle
Our Community A crucial element of Royal Life Saving Northern Territory’s activities is working with all Territorians to raise awareness and share water safety skills and knowledge, specifically to prevent drowning. As a public benevolent institution (PBI), public education and advocacy are at the core of our purpose. In the past financial year Royal Life Saving Northern Territory has had an active involvement in 84 community events at schools, shopping centres, parenting groups, remote communities and major Northern Territory events including Water Safety Week, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Sea Breeze Festival, Families Week, Children’s Week and the Defence Expo. This is a 5% increase on the events attended in the previous year. These events have taken place right across the Northern Territory. Over 86,400 members of the community directly interacted with Royal Life Saving Northern Territory at these events. This demonstrates the commitment and dedication of the volunteers of Royal Life Saving Northern Territory to drowning prevention in our community. Over the past year many of the community events have involved promoting and educating families about the Be River Safe message and the Water Safety Awareness Program. These two programs are designed specifically to reduce drowning risks which affect all Territorians. 2015/2016 has seen Royal Life Saving NT participate in the Show circuit for the first time in many years. The circuit started off in Borroloola and then continued on to Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and finally Darwin. The Shows were fantastic opportunities for Royal Life Saving NT Staff and volunteers to directly connect with the community and discuss funded school swimming lessons with all Territorians. Participation in all the Shows also helped to raise the profile of the organisation and give the public an opportunity to understand what Royal Life Saving NT has to offer the community. Thank you to all the volunteers who were involved with the Show circuit and helped to make each Show a great success. Regular events were also attended throughout the year including Water Safety Week, Children’s Week, Families Week, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Henley on Todd, Defence Expos and young parents support groups. It was also great to be involved once again with the Darwin Trailer Boat Club and their Junior Skipper Program. Working in partnership with all these groups has proven a successful way for members of the Community to access the Organisation’s services. “Water Safety Week” was a great week with the highlight of the week being Splashfest, the opening event. The Royal Life Saving NT Stall was staffed by volunteers who donated their time to hand out information bags to over 200 families. Members of the public enjoyed “having a go” at CPR and rescuing a friend safely from the water. Royal Life Saving NT also hosted 12 events during Water Safety Week ranging from story readings to family fun pool parties and an industry breakfast. These events were held in Darwin, Alice Springs and Batchelor.
Our Volunteers Pool Lifesaving also benefitted from volunteer assistance throughout the year with Fritz Risler and Alister Lear continuing to support Darwin Pool Lifesaving. Rob Portelli and Peter Tonkin have also been a great support to Pool Lifesaving in Alice Springs.
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In addition to community events board members also donated their time to provide strategic assistance; their time was dependent on their specific responsibilities. Over 100 hours were donated to the Organisation to ensure the operations plan aligned to the budget and strategic plan. A review of the Organisation’s constitution has also been undertaken using board member’s skills and volunteer hours. As a volunteer organisation, Royal Life Saving Northern Territory is very fortunate to be associated with amazing people who are willing to donate their valuable time to spread the water safety message. Since 2010/2011 an individual has been recognised for their outstanding commitment to the community. The 2015/2016 Volunteer of the Year is awarded to Petina Franklin Petina has committed several volunteer hours to grow the sport of Pool Lifesaving in Alice Springs from Grass Roots to National Competition standards. Petina has recruited other volunteers to ensure training is never cancelled and she has grown adult participation classes.
Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding commitment to the community 2010 / 2011 Jill Dowd 2011 / 2012 Alister Lear 2012 / 2013 Karon Lamb 2013 / 2014 Trevor Cawthorne 2014/2015 Bradley Mortimer 2015/2016 Petina Franklin
Table 5: Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding commitment to the community
Boof with Willem Westra van Holthe MLA, Member for Katherine & Henley on Todd boat crew Natasha Fyles MLA, Member for Nightcliff at the Darwin Show
Floss, Rhonda Higgins, Gary Higgins MLA, Minister for Sport & Recreation, Daphne Read, Chair of NT
Water Safety Advisory Council with Floss and Jill at Splashfest
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Royal Life Saving NT Office Headquarters
Royal Life Saving NT had operated from Sports House for past 30 years, followed by 2 years at Ethos House and 1 year at Ludmilla Primary School. This enabled us to deliver services to regional and remote locations and truly service the whole of the Territory. The shared sports tenancy at Sports House enabled us to focus on the community without the financial burden of commercial rent. Thank you to the Department of Education for assisting us in a very difficult time during 2015.2016 by providing office space to rent so we could continue serving the community. We are so proud to have secured a long term lease with the City of Darwin for the Parap Recreation Facility. Royal Life Saving NT look forward to developing an even stronger relationship with the city of Darwin to increase services to our community.
Training and Aquatic Services: RTO Provider Number 0859
Since 1894 Royal Life Saving has been training Australians to be lifesavers. While the principles have not changed, we are now training people to use these skills in a wide range of workplaces and communities. These programs are delivered by a professional group of employees and volunteers, providing customer-focused programs that foster training and skills to save lives and prevent accidents. Every year we train pool lifeguards, pool managers, teachers, swim teachers and first aiders in workplaces across the Northern Territory, many of them young and just starting a career. Training is the cornerstone of our vision for a safe community.
During 2015-2016, 296 courses were conducted with 7166 certificates issued including 2185 statements of attainment. RLSSA NT has increased training delivered with a total of 48.09% of all training courses being delivered in remote and regional areas within the Northern Territory. Over the last ten years Royal Life Saving NT has strived to increase training outcomes, whilst constantly maintaining a high quality of training and assessment. Regional and remote training has
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The Annual Trainers workshop serves to ensure quality training and consistent practices are upheld and to ensure legislative requirements are being met and maintained. To ensure course participants receive professional and concise training, Trainers are required to attend an Annual Trainers Workshop to re-accredit their qualifications and validate assessment tools and procedures. The 11th Annual Trainers workshop was held in September, the workshop was a success with a majority of trainers attending.
Table 6: Aquatic Services courses and participants
Course Name Number of Courses Number of Participants Advanced First Aid 0 0 Child Care First Aid 3 17 First Aid 14 152 Resuscitation Awareness 2 41 First Aid Online 37 221 Resuscitation 48 199 Resuscitation Reaccreditation 13 35 Accompanied Rescue 0 0 Bronze Star 2 48 Award of Merit 1 6 Bronze Cross 1 6 Bronze Medallion 58 411 Bronze Medallion Reaccreditation 36 236 Pool Lifeguard 12 83 Pool Lifeguard Package 1 2 12 Pool Lifeguard Package 2 1 5 Pool Lifeguard Reaccreditation 22 142 Pool Plant Operators 6 35 WorkShop 3 35 Sea Rangers Bronze Rescue Award 2 11 Swimming Teacher Rescue Award 20 259 AUSTSWIM 13 113 Totals 296 2067
In the past year we continued our development and expansion of vocational training and education agendas. Clarifying industry needs, supporting workforce development, whilst keeping a close eye on safety imperatives that are essential components of our role in this area. Of specific importance was
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As always at this time we need to thank those who work tirelessly for Royal Life Saving NT as a whole. We possess a dedicated but small team of professional trainers, which assist us with the delivery of quality training across the Top End. Without these individuals RLSSANT would not be in the strong position we are today as a leading RTO. Since 2009 one trainer is recognised by the Society for their outstanding commitment to training. The 2015/2016 Trainer of the Year is Joan Burns! Joan is currently employed with Royal Life Saving NT as the remote projects officer in the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) Program. During the 2015/2016 year Joan has trained 17 courses with 119 participants, predominantly in regional and remote areas. During the last 12 months Joan has embraced the opportunity to deliver training courses with positive determination and her confidence and knowledge as a trainer has grown. Joan is to be commended for furthering her skills and knowledge by completing her cert 4 in TAE.RL SSANT would like to thank Joan for her outstanding achievements and contribution to RLSSANT and the community.
Table 7: Trainer of the Year Award for highest standard of excellence in training
Trainer of the Year Award for standard of excellence in training 2009 / 2010 Alice McDonald 2010 / 2011 Rebecca Gawne 2011 / 2012 Mark FitzSimons 2012 /2013 Petina Franklin 2013 / 2014 Rodney Cremona 2014 / 2015 Tom Cannavan 2015 / 2016 Joan Burns
Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments An Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment (AFSA) is a safety assessment that is based on the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations. This provides facility managers not only with a documented safety assessment but also supplies the manager with a safety report and recommendations for improvements. These improvements can be implemented to increase safer operations at the facility and provide council and facility owners with an idea of areas that may require expenditure. Again this helps councils to set realistic budgets for the ongoing safe operations of their aquatic facility. To assist aquatic facilities to achieve this, Royal Life Saving has delivered a range of Aquatic Risk Management Services: Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments WSAP Pools
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Aquatic Facility Desktop Audits Guidelines for Water Safety Risk Assessments Water Safety Signage Risk Assessment
2015/16 has seen a decrease in remote and urban pools requesting an AFSA. This can be attributed to regional councils still aiming to implement the recommendations from the reports given to them in 2014/15. There, unfortunately, appears to be a reluctance to conduct AFSA’s every year. In the past Councils have stated that they see the AFSA as a great tool to not only improve the safe running of their facilities, but also see a benefit in being able to budget more effectively. This is because the AFSA’s help to highlight any short comings in the safe operation of the aquatic facility. However it must be noted that a number of these larger councils have not conducted any AFSA’s for over two years and for some of their facilities no assessments have been conducted since 2011.
The following Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments and Risk Assessments have been conducted.
5 public swimming pools NT (3 urban pools, 2 remote) 2 public pool risk assessment 3 public open water ways risk assessment (part of the Inland Waterways Drowning Prevention project)
The increased demands on facility managers, duty supervisors and lifeguards to improve safety standards and keep abreast of industry best practice can be difficult. Royal Life Saving NT has annual meetings with the management of our 25 Public Swimming Pools to ensure our services are directly related to their needs and community safety. Industry feedback, ongoing consultation and active participation from all stakeholders is required to ensure our training is in line with industry needs. The formulation and implementation of risk management processes and workplace health and safety is essential to maintaining an efficient and safe aquatic operation.
AUSTSWIM
The AUSTSWIM accreditation is the industry standard for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers™ and is delivered and recognised in each state and territory of Australia and many countries overseas. Royal Life Saving Society NT work closely with aquatic facilities, education departments, peak industry organisations and partners to achieve the AUSTSWIM philosophy; that all Australians should have appropriate and relevant swimming and water safety skills and understand the principles and practices of water safety.
Royal Life Saving Northern Territory is a sub agency of AUSTSWIM. This allows Territorians access to consistent and quality courses. In 2015-2016, RLSSA - NT conducted a total of 13 courses and 1 professional development workshop delivering to 126 participants across the Northern Territory. Royal Life Saving Northern Territory appreciated the assistance of AUSTSWIM Head Office and other Business Centres. AUSTSWIM Head Office assisted in the presentation of al WETS Aqua Instructor course in Darwin. AUSTSWIM Queensland and Western Australia Business Centres assisted in the
Page | 19 presentation of the AUSTSWIM towards Competitive Strokes course and workshops in Darwin and Alice Springs. 2015-2016 Highlights 83 participants in the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course 17 participants in the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Pre-schooler Aquatics course 13 participants in the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Access and Inclusion course AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes with 12 participants delivered by Leigh Nugent with the support of AUSTSWIM QLD Masterclass on Breaststroke delivered by Leigh Nugent – 24 participants Laurie Lawrence Masterclass Workshop in Darwin with 13 participants The first ever WETS Aqua Instructor course was conducted in Darwin June 2016 84.6% of the 13 courses were delivered in regional and remote locations
AUSTSWIM State Advisory Committee The AUSTSWIM NT State Advisory Committee consists of stakeholders and volunteers from across the Northern Territory. This year the committee met on the 3rd September 2015 and 13th April 2016.
Table 8: AUSTSWIM SAC Members AUSTSWIM SAC Member Position Petina Franklin Chairperson Central Australia Representative Annette (Floss) Roberts Secretary RLSS Rep/National Councillor TBC Access and Inclusion Jared Wilson AUSTSWIM Rebecca Johnson Department of Education Samantha Farrow SLS NT Michael Robinson YMCA Crystal Callaghan TBC Swimming Northern Territory Wayne Van Sambeek RLSSA– NT Peter Tonkin Swimming Australia, Indigenous Coordinator
Table 9: AUSTSWIM NT Course Statistics Course Name Number of Number of Courses Participants
Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety 9 83 Teacher of Infants and Pre-schooler Aquatics 3 17 Teacher of Access and Inclusion 1 13 NOTE: Previously named AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a Disability Teacher of Adults 0 0 Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes 0 0 AUSTSWIM PD Workshop 1 13 Total delivered by AUSTSWIM NT 14 126 AUSTSWIM Competitive Strokes (AUSTSWIM QLD & 2 16 WA) Workshop – AUSTSWIM WA 1 4
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Workshop – Leigh Nugent (AUSTSWIM Qld) 1 24 WETS Aqua Instructor Course (AUSTSWIM Head 1 12 Office) Total Delivered by other AUSTSWIM providers 5 56
WETS Course & AUSTSWIM Master class 2016
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AUSTSWIM Regional and Remote Project
AUSTSWIM and Royal Life Saving NT partner to provide increased AUSTSWIM services to regional and remote areas of the Northern Territory. This project aims to ensure that courses will be run in remote locations for small numbers and that a customised learning plan will be implemented to assist aboriginal people become AUTSWIM qualified teachers of swimming and water safety. In 2015/2016 the number of rural and remote courses represented 84.6% of all AUSTSWIM courses conducted in the NT. The support of this funding has assisted in the success of the mentoring program and has reduced the number of courses being cancelled.
AUSTSWIM TSW Nhulunbuy Feb 2016 AUSTSWIM TSW Yulara 2016
AUSTSWIM Developing the North The AUSTSWIM Developing the North funding aims to provide the opportunity for members of remote communities to be mentored through to the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses. In March 2016 we visited the community of Borroloola. 7 local people from the Sport and Recreation Team commenced their AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Course.
AUSTSWIM TSW Borroloola March 2016
Alice Springs and Central Australia It has been another exciting year for the Central Australian office of the Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory. The Red Centre Branch has continued to assist in raising awareness of Royal Life
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Saving Society’s mission to prevent the loss of life and injury in the community with an emphasis on the aquatic nvironment.e From the office located at Charles Darwin University, Alice Springs Campus, we have serviced urban and remote locations within central Australia and across the Northern Territory. Providing training courses and delivering the Water Safety Awareness program from the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre. A total of 70 courses were delivered in the Central Desert Region, courses included Bronze Medallion, Pool Plant Operators, Resuscitation, Pool Lifeguard and First Aid. A total of 364 participants completed a course in the central desert region in 2014-2015. An increase of 45 participants on the previous year. The Sport of Pool Lifesaving in Alice Spring continues to increase in strength, thanks to the ongoing support of our coaches and parents in the Alice Springs community. 6 Pool Lifesaving athletes joined our NT Team to compete at the 2016 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships, doubling last year’s participation, all participants performed extremely well achieving personal PB’s in their speed events. Pool Lifesaving memberships in Alice Springs is now up to 50 members an increase of 10 from the previous year.
Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory would like to extend a massive thank you to our departing Central Australia Training and Programs Officer, Petina Franklin. Petina established the role in Central Australia with excitement and innovation. Working with Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory for the past 5 years, Petina has done an amazing job increasing participation in training, remote Swim & Survive and pool lifesaving. Best wishes in your new adventure as the Programs Coordinator at the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre.
Table 10: Alice Springs WSAP enrolments Year Enrolments % of Total Vouchers Issued 2005/2006 102 16% 2006/2007 58 9% 2007/2008 107 13% 2008/2009 190 17% 2009/2010 72 7% 2010/2011 177 16% Full time position based in Alice Springs 1/7/11 2011/2012 325 27% 2012/2013 235 19% 2013/2014 108 -46% 2014/2015 357 30% 2015/2016 182 7%
Table 11: Alice Springs Training Statistics 2007/2008 22 courses - Total 112 Participants 2008/2009 16 Courses, Total 92 Participants 2009/2010 26 courses, Total 171 Participants
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2010/2011 19 courses, Total 111 Participants Full time position based in Alice Springs 1/7/11 2011/2012 70 Courses, Total 278 Participants 2012/2013 74 courses, Total 401 participants 2013/2014 70 courses, Total 391 participants 2014/2015 71 Courses, Total 319 Participants 2015/2016 69 courses, Total 364 participants
Table 12: Participation in Pool Lifesaving 2007/2008 23 participants 2008/2009 25 participants 2009/2010 18 participants 2010/2011 7 participants Full time position based in Alice Springs 1/7/11 2011/2012 23 participants 2012/2013 35 participants 2013/2014 24 participants 2014/2015 51 Participants 2015/2016 52 participants
Swim and Survive Our unique Northern Territory lifestyle allows us all access to a variety of aquatic environments. Whether it is swimming pools, beaches, waterfalls, rivers or dams they all have dangers.
The Swim and Survive program provides children aged 6 months to 14 years with skills in water familiarisation, swimming, water safety, rescue and lifesaving. Children work through three, age specific, Award levels: Wonder Award (6 months – 3 years), Courage Award (3 – 5 years) and Active Award (5 – 14 years).
Families have a variety of ways to access the Swim and Survive Program. The Northern Territory Government, Department of Education recognises Swim and Survive as the preferred swimming and water safety program for NT students. This allows families to access the Swim and Survive program through school coordinated swimming programs. School communities play a vital and fundamental role in the success of the Swim and Survive program in the Northern Territory. 91 Government and Non-Government schools understand the importance of swimming and water safety programs by making Swim and Survive part of their school program. This represents 11683 children having access to these important life skills.
Alternatively the program can also be accessed through Swim and Survive Partners or Royal Life Saving NT community programs.
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The 2015 – 2016 year provided many challenges for the Swim and Survive team. However, with the enthusiasm of our AUSTSWIM swim teachers and working with our dedicated stakeholders, we have had another positive year. This year, 13372 children from urban, regional and remote Northern Territory participated in the Swim and Survive program.
Area No. of Children DARWIN 5332 PALMERSTON 1909 ALICE SPRINGS 2628 KATHERINE 750 REMOTE 2753 TOTAL 13372
While these are encouraging figures there is still an area of grave concern. The National benchmark is for a student to leave primary school with the equivalent of Swim and Survive, Active Award Level 4 or above. Disappointingly in the Northern Territory, only 750 children achieved this benchmark this year. This represents 5.7% of all participants and is a reduction of 105 from last year. We are working with all stakeholders to try and increase this figure with a greater emphasis on students in upper primary participating in the Swim and Survive program.
Swim and Survive Program Alyangula Area School 2016
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Department of Education Certificate Funding Royal Life Saving NT would like to acknowledge the continuing support from the Northern Territory Government, Department of Education. This year saw 7749 Government school students received certificates funded by the Northern Territory, Department of Education. This figure includes 2050 Remote Government school students of which 1692 participated in the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS). 69 Government schools provided vital swimming and lifesaving skills for their students with 355 students achieving a Level 4 or above.
Swim and Survive Partner Royal Life Saving NT are supported by the 26 Swim and Survive Partners and schools that are recognised as a preferred deliverer of the Swim and Survive Program, Some of these include Marianne’s Swim School, Goldfishbowl Swim School in Palmerston, Swim Dynamics in Darwin, Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre and YMCA of Katherine. Government and independent schools in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine also deliver the program to their students as a part of their school program. This year saw 4332 children participate in the Swim and Survive program through the 26 Swim and Survive Partners. This represents 32% of all participants. We continue to work with our Swim and Survive Partners to assist them in providing a quality program.
Table 13 Swim and Survive Partners Goldfishbowl Swim School Marianne’s Swim School YMCA of Katherine Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre Swim Dynamics NT Swim School Coomalie Swim Group Gove Aquatic Centre Tindal Swim School Yuendumu Pool
Swim and Survive Partner – Schools Nemarluk School Alice Springs School of the Air Henbury School Alice Springs Steiner School Katherine School of the Air Bradshaw Primary School Clyde Fenton Primary School Ross Park Primary School Gillen Primary School Living Waters Lutheran School Braitling Primary Larapinta Primary Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary Sadadeen Primary
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Araluen Christian College
Congratulations to Peter and his Team at the Goldfishbowl Swim School, Swim School of the Year 2015/16.
COMMUNITY Sunday Life Saving Program and VACSWIM Royal Life Saving – NT are committed to providing not only our schools, but also our community with access to the Swim and Survive program. We were able to provide this opportunity this year by running firstly our Vacation Swimming program (VACSWIM) during the October and January school holidays at Casuarina Swimming Pool. We had 68 participants take part in the intensive Swim and Survive programs. We also ran our ever popular Sunday Life Saving program at the end of 2015 during October/November and at the beginning of 2016 during February/March at the picturesque Nightcliff Aquatic Centre. The Sunday Life Saving program is always a wonderful family experience with 194 children from 6 months – 14 years participating in the Wonder, Courage and Active Awards of the Swim and Survive program.
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VACSWIM & Sunday Life Saving Program 2016
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OUR SWIM TEACHERS….. “….value being part of an honest, happy team, building life skills and confidence in a fun, safe aquaticenvironment”
This is a mantra that our AUSTSWIM qualified swim teachers came up with during a team building session. The Northern Territory Community and Royal Life Saving NT are fortunate that we have a highly dedicated and motivated team of people who share a common passion. These staff members are the cornerstone of Royal Life Saving NT and we acknowledge their commitment to water safety and swimming in the Northern Territory.
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Royal Life Saving NT Swim and Survive Swim Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Roz BStuart who has been recognised for her commitment to swimming and water safety. Roz has been valued member of the Royal Life Saving NT family and AUSTSWIM swim teacher for 15 Years. Roz has been committed to the delivery of our Swim and Survive School programs and has also been a valued member delivering to our Total Recreation program. Thanks Roz for your passion and commitment to Royal Life Saving NT.
3000 CERTIFICATES ISSUED 2500 BY REGION 2000 2010-2011 2015 - 2016 1500 2011-2012 Remote 1000 2012-2013 2013-2014 500 Darwin 2014-2015 Katherine 0 2015-2016 Alice
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LevelD2 Palmerst SwimStar
BronzeStar on ResusAware
Swim and Survive Fund The Swim and Survive Fund provides swimming and water safety courses for children experiencing social or economic disadvantage. These are often children who have had limited or no exposure to the water and vital water safety education.
For a number of years, Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory have aimed to increase the access to the Swim and Survive Program in remote communities. The Tiwi Islands have been a strong supporter of Royal Life Saving Society NT programs over the years. With the support of the Swim and Survive Fund and assistance from the Tiwi Island Regional Council and Air Kakadu – Tiwi Connect we were able to deliver the Swim and Survive Program in September 2015. The Swim and Survive Fund allowed 123 students from Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School, Preschool – Year 2 to participate in a Swim and Survive program at Wurrumiyanga pool. The emphasis of the program for these children was on water familiarisation, water confidence and early stroke development.
Lachlan Jones, PE teacher from Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School said: “Royal Life Saving have yet again delivered a wonderful program for our students on Bathurst Island. During their recent visit, RLS worked with our junior primary students with a main focus of further developing water confidence and an ability to keep one’s self safe around the water - an imperative skill,
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Additional to the Swim and Survive program we value added to the community by opening the pool after school. This allowed students not involved with the program to swim a safe aquatic environment.
The success of the program would not have been achieved without the support and assistance from Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive Fund, Tiwi Island Regional Council, Kakadu Air – Tiwi Islands Air Connect, teachers and staff from Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School, the instructors from Royal Life Saving NT and finally the enthusiastic children.
Swim and Survive Fund Wurrumiyanga Sept 2015
Pool open to community Wurrumiyanga Sept 2015
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Sunday Life and VACSWIM Royal Life Saving – NT are committed to providing not only our schools, but also our community with access to the Swim and Survive program. We were able to provide this opportunity this year by running firstly our Vacation Swimming program (VACSWIM) during the October and January school holidays at Casuarina Swimming Pool. We had 68 participants take part in the intensive Swim and Survive programs. We also ran our ever popular Sunday Life Saving program at the end of 2015 during October/November and at the beginning of 2016 during February/March at the picturesque Nightcliff Aquatic Centre. The Sunday Life Saving program is always a wonderful family experience with 198 children from 6 months – 14 years participating in the Wonder, Courage and Active Awards of the Swim and Survive program.
Pool Lifesaving Sport 2015/2016
Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2016 Queensland hosted this year’s Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships 2016 (APLSC 2016) at the newly opened Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on the Broadwater, Southport. The facilities were spectacular, with the competition being held in the outdoor 50m competition pool. It made for the perfect location for new World-Records to be broken and for some of our Northern Territory (NT) team to experience the event for the first time. There were 194 athletes competing from across Australia and internationally, with athletes representing New Zealand, Hong Kong, France and the United Kingdom. This year’s Championships were fierce with competition due to the upcoming World Lifesaving Championships – Rescue 2016 to be hosted in Eindhoven & Noordwijk, The Netherlands in September this year. Our NT team consisted of nine athletes total, three from Darwin and six from Alice Springs: Under 14’s Sol-Tamate Healey Morrison (Darwin) 1st time. Kaitlyn Peters (Alice Springs) 1st time. Amy Stockwell (Alice Springs) 1st time. Under 16’s Erica Portelli (Alice Springs) 2nd time. Abbey Brown (Alice Springs) 2nd time. Ethan Blumberg (Alice Springs) 1st time. Under 19’s Umima Shan-Munro (Darwin). Team Captain. 4th time. Brad Van Leunen (Alice Springs). Team Captain. 1st time.
Masters 2016 NT Team Lysa Hoang (Darwin) 3rd time. Alister Lear traveled as Team Coach, Petina Franklin as Team Manager, Suzie Butler as Sports Development Officer and Floss Roberts as Event Official – representing the NT. The team met on
Page | 32 the Gold Coast two days before the competition to train together for the first time. To help represent the NT and to gain more relay experience for our athletes, we were able to join up with the Western Australian Team and QLD to compete in some of the Open relay events. This experience and sportsmanship was cherished by the team and we thank both the WA Team and Rohan Scaysbrook from QLD. Each NT athlete did an amazing job competing and we had some great results in new Personal Best (PB’s) times achieved. Abbey Brown smashed her 2015 times in four of her speed events, achieving new PB’s including taking 5 seconds off her Superlifesaver Event time. Erica Portelli and Ethan Blumberg both came 5th in the Under 16 Men & Women’s CPR event. Amy Stockwell was the only NT team member to have a successful finish in the Line Throw event with a time of 25.50 placing her 7th in the Under 14’s Women’s. Kaitlyn Peters came overall 10th in the Under 14’s Women’s competition. Our Under 19’s relay team including: Brad Van Leunen, Umima Shan-Munro, Abbey Brown, Ethan Blumberg & Erica Portelli showed true determination in the relay events, ranking 5th overall in points for the Under 19’s division. Our NT team overall at the APLSC 2016 came 7th place. Participation Participation on pool deck in Darwin has increased and remains steady in Alice Springs. We will continue to develop our Junior Pool Lifesaving squads in both Darwin and Alice Springs, with plans for a new development squad to be formed in Katherine. This is done through a link between our Swim & Survive program and through promotion of the sport. Our Junior Development program is important to maintain to ensure the future of Pool Lifesaving as a sport. This year we said goodbye to Petina Franklin as an employee of Royal Life Saving NT, however we are extremely fortunate to announce, Petina will be staying on as a volunteer coach for our Alice Springs Club. Our volunteer coaches are the life-line to our sport and we would like to say a massive Thank you to the consistent efforts of Alister Lear, Petina Franklin and Fritz Risler.
Darwin Club Alice Springs Club
In 2017 we hope to send a full squad to the APLSC 2017 in Melbourne. Fundraising efforts have already started towards this. Another big Thank You to the parents and athletes involved in fundraising events and to Liz Durnin for coordinating BBQ’s in Alice Springs, your hard work has been extremely valuable to the future of our sport. We are continually looking for new ways to fundraise &/or gain sponsorship, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our 2017 NT Pool Lifesaving Team please contact our Sports & Community Development Officer in our Darwin Office.
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Thank you to local NT business for their support in helping us fundraise during the past 12 months. 2015-2016 Fundraising Sponsors:
Pool Lifesaving Regional and Remote Pool Lifesaving carnivals were held in Katherine, Borrolola, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. The Katherine Turtles Swimming club were introduced to the sport of Pool Lifeaving with a coaching session and relay games. In Alice Springs, to celebrate Water Safety week, we hosted an Active Family Fun Event open to pool lifesaving club members old & new and to the general public to gain more exposure of the sport. It was a successful, fun evening with prizes on the evening being donated by the local Sports Power shop. In Tennant Creek we were asked to help run the Tennant Creek High Swimming Carnival in March 2016. This was a great opportunity to put a fun competitive edge on the students water safety skills.
Borraloola PLS Carnvial OCT 2015
Tennant Creek Swimming Carnival March 2016
Education and Programs Our goal is to increase participation and awareness in water safety education, training and sport in urban, regional and remote communities—Delivered through the Swim and Survive program, People with Disabilities, Adults and the Partnership Program.
Not every Territorian has the same needs; so within our programs, we look to offer specific courses that are designed to meet the needs of Territorians of all ages and abilities.
Infant Aquatics
Nurturing a love of the water in a safe environment for the youngest members of our Community is at the centre of the Infant Aquatic Program. Two eight week programs were held in 2015/2016, both at Nightcliff Aquatic Centre. The programs were very popular with mums, dads, grandparents,
Page | 34 carers and of course the infants themselves. 94 children participated in the two Programs. A special acknowledgement must be paid to the wonderful AUSTSWIM Infant qualified Instructors who make these Programs such an enjoyable experience for all involved. This year our Instructors were Aoife Lonegran, Stephanie Cockfield, Maxine Cross, Jenny Verrall, Brogen Barrington and Shileigh Martin. Feedback from these Programs included: “What I love most about this program is my daughter having fun in the water and becoming familiar with it. Socialising with other parents is also great” “Thank you to all the wonderful staff that make the Sunday classes happen” In partnership with Preschools we also offer water familiarisation through the Wonder segment of the Swim and Survive Program and more advanced skills for older children in the Courage segment. Preschools involved with these Programs this year included Jingili Preschool, Moulden Preschool, Nightcliff Preschool, Millner Preschool, Ludmilla Preschool and Wanguri Preschool. 54 Wonder certificates and 28 Courage certificates were awarded this year.
Programs for People with Disabilities: Access and Inclusion
Royal Life Saving NT Swim Survive holds a vital role in the success of the Sports in Schools Program run by Total Recreation. This partnerships allows students with a disability, in mainstream schools, the chance to engage in tailor made swimming and water safety program. Chelsea Day, Recreation Officer for Total Recreation said “Royal Life Saving NT Swim Survive holds a vital role in the success of the Sports in Schools Program run by Total Recreation.” This year we saw 110 students from Woodroffe Pandanus group and Humpty Doo Special Education Unit participated in a modified Swim and Survive program at the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre. The Term 1 program concluded with a inter school swimming carnival that had over 150 students participating in modified events.
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Adults With the continued support from the City of Darwin we were able to continue to deliver our Adult Learn to Swim at Casuarina Pool. This year we conducted two programs through the Healthy Darwin – ActiveLife@TheTop program. These programs were conducted over 6 weeks in November December 2015 and March 2016. It was great to see on average 7 participants each session. Thanks to the City of Darwin and the staff at Casuarina Swimming Pool for their continued support.
Our Pool Lifesaving Clubs in Darwin and Alice Springs give adults the opportunity to improve on their swimming skills, water safety skills and learn pool lifesaving in a fun and relaxed environment. A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers who are a valuable part of the successful running of our Pool Lifesaving sessions at Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Monday nights and Casuarina Pool on Wednesday nights. The program is held in conjunction with our younger athletes program allowing the sessions to become a family orientated evening.
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Participants from the March 2016 - City of Darwin, Healthy Darwin Adult Learn to swim program.
Cool Seniors & Grey Medallion
The drowning statistics for Senior Australians over 55 years continues to be of major concern. In 2015, 89 of the 271 drowning deaths in Australia, were people aged 55 and over.
August in the Northern Territory is Seniors Month and provides a great opportunity to target Senior Territorians. A grant from the Northern Territory Government assisted Royal Life Saving NT in delivering two aquatic programs during Seniors Month.
The Cool Seniors aims to increase water confidence through water games, aquatic exercise and swimming. Over the 4 weeks of the program in 2015, we had 48 participants.
Our Grey Medallion program allows older adults to learn water safety and lifesaving skills. This is achieved by working through areas including: swimming skills, survival skills, dealing with emergency situations and understanding water safety. In 2015 we had 9 participants complete the program.
Royal Life Saving NT appreciates the continued financial support from the Northern Territory Government, Department of the Chief Minister and the Office of Senior Territorians. Finally a big thank you to the participating Senior Territorians for their enthusiasm and commitment, highlighting again you are “NEVER TOO YOUNG TO LEARN, NEVER TOO OLD TO START”
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Cool Seniors August 2015
Cool Seniors floating August 2015 Cool Seniors Game time August 2015
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Grey Medallion Participants August 2015
Grey Medallion recipients August 2015
Our Water
Drowning Report The Northern Territory Drowning Report was released on the 14th September 2015. Sadly the NT maintains the highest drowning rate per capita in Australia with 4 drowning deaths recorded in this period
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Northern Territory Government Water Safety Unit Northern Territory Water Safety Advisory Council 2015-2016 The Council has met on four occasions throughout the year, discussing improving community awareness of water safety and working collaboratively to develop solutions to emerging and ongoing issues. The council is chaired by Daphne Read AO. This year Tourism NT was welcomed to the council further strengthening the work of the Council. The Australian Water Safety Strategy was released on 28th April 2016. The NT has the only well- functioning water safety council in Australia. The NT Water Safety Advisory Council agreed to extend the current NT Water Safety Strategy to 2016 and commence a review of the NT strategy in December 2016. Meetings were held on 1st September 2015, 1st December 2015, 1st March 2016 and 31st May 2016
Vision A safe and healthy lifestyle in and around water.
Aspirational Goal Reduce drowning deaths by 50% by 2020.
Stakeholders of the NT Water Safety Advisory Council Member organisations are appointed to the Council as a Ministerial Appointment and are governed by specific Terms of Reference.
The Role of the NTWSAC is to provide advice to the Minister for Sport and Recreation on water safety related matters; to identify gaps in existing provisions of water safety initiatives in relation to the services necessary for the prevention of drowning and near drowning in the Northern Territory; to proactively develop and recommend solutions to emerging and ongoing issues; and to develop and implement a Northern Territory Water Safety Strategy that focuses on Water Safety Education, Research and Data Collection and Standards.
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Organisation Abbreviation Amateur Fisherman’s Association of the NT AFANT Australian Volunteer Coast Guard AVCG Department of Education DOE Department of Health DOH Department of Lands Planning and the DLPE Environment Department of Sport, Recreation DSR Department of Transport DOT Kidsafe NT KSNT Local Government Association of the NT LGANT Northern Territory Water Police NTPFES Parks and Wildlife Commission PWC Royal Life Saving Society NT Branch RLSSANT Somerville Community Service SCS Surf Life Saving NT SLSNT Tourism NT TNT Victoria Daly Shire (Remote appointment) LGANT Water Safety Unit WSU
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Water Safety Awareness Program:
What is the Water Safety Awareness Program? The Water Safety Awareness Program consists of five free water safety classes for the parents and guardians of children aged less than five years old who reside in the Northern Territory. The Program is funded through the NT Government’s Sport and Recreation Department and is implemented by the not-for-profit organisation the Royal Life Saving Society (Australia) NT Branch Inc. The first session is designed to give families a basic awareness of the specific risk factors in and around water for children and some basic instruction in resuscitation skills. Families must attend the first session before they can access the rest of the Program. The four in-water classes are then delivered by AUSTSWIM accredited Teachers of Infants and Preschool Aquatics to ensure the highest quality and standard of instruction. Minister Higgins, Boof, Daph & Floss at Splashfest
Vouchers for the in-water classes can be used at accredited swim schools to make it as easy as possible for families to complete the course. As many parents cannot afford to continue to pay for lessons after the four free water-based lessons, our task is to provide sets of progressive skills that parents can continue on their own. One of the most important elements of the Water Safety Awareness Program is the way parents and carers are directly involved in the Program. They must attend every session together with their child(ren) so the benefits of the Program can continue at home. Each year, over 2200 children enrol in the Program. It is the only comprehensive, free water safety program for children under five in Australia. The Program is not just industry best practice; it is community safety best practice. The results speak for themselves; the Northern Territory has gone from the highest to the lowest per capita drowning rate for children under five in Australia.
Why was the Water Safety Awareness Program started? The Water Safety Awareness Program was introduced in the Northern Territory at a time when it had a drowning rate of three times the national average. In the nine years prior to the Program’s commencement 35 children aged less than five drowned in the Northern Territory. Children were drowning in backyard swimming pools, wading pools, lakes, storm water drains and other natural bodies of water. Tragically, one child even drowned in the rainwater left at the bottom of a dinghy.
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What has the Water Safety Awareness Program Achieved? The Water Safety Awareness Program has been highly successful at achieving its core goal of reducing the number of children under five who have drowned in the Northern Territory. Up until 30 June 2016, 17,111 children have enrolled in the Program; and of those children, 76% have completed all five sessions of the Program. The Program is very popular with Northern Territory families. As part of the continuous improvement evaluations, the feedback from families for this Government initiative has been consistently positive, with the Program seen to be a practical and appropriate solution to a real concern for families.
Congratulations to Daniel and his Team at Swim Dynamics, WSAP Provider of the Year 2015/16.
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Water Safety Awareness Program: Total 17,111 enrolled A partnership between the NT Government and Royal Life Saving Society (Australia) NT Branch
DARWIN AND SUBURBS –1639 PALMERSTON -364 NHULUNBUY / BATCHELOR / JABIRU - 2 YIRRKALA -88 ADELAIDE RIVER - 8 - 8 KATHERINE REGION INCL. TINDAL RAAF BASE -54 ALYANGULA BORROLOOLA Other locations not clearly shown on this map BERRY SPRINGS, BERRIMAH,COOLALINGA, TENNANT CREEK DARWIN RIVER,DUNDEE BEACH, GIRRAWEEN, HERBERT, HOWARD SPRINGS, HUMPTY DOO, KNUCKEYS LAGOON, MANTON, NOONAMAH AND VIRGINIA - 129 WINNELLIE PO BOXES – 3 WINNELLIE POST MAIL BAGS - 7
ALICE SPRINGS - 182
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The Year that was for The Water Safety Awareness Program: Total of 2476 Enrolments for July 2015 – June 2016. 76% voucher usage since beginning of Program. The NT Government Learn to Swim Voucher continues to be an excellent complement to the Water Safety Awareness Program. This voucher was introduced on 1st July 2014 and entitles all NT children under the age of 5 who have completed the Water Safety Awareness Program to two $100 vouchers, twice a year to be used for swimming lessons. The Water Safety Awareness Program provides parents and carers with the initial valuable water safety education. Territory families can then access swimming lessons whereas previously they may not have been able to afford them using the Learn to swim voucher.
Jill with Lia Finocchiaro MLA and baby Isla at Session 1, Emergency Care on 4/5/16
Remote Access: The Water Safety Program is accessible to all Northern Territorians and every registration receives up to date information on “what to do in an emergency” and helpful information on “keeping watch” around the water. The program delivers high quality water sessions which are delivered by AUSTSWIM Teachers of Infant and Preschool Aquatics. This year the Program was delivered in Elliott, Batchelor and Ngukurr.
Joan with Ngukurr Mums & Bubs 28-29/10/15
Current providers of the “wet sessions” across the Northern Territory All Providers undergo a venue safety checklist, hold current qualifications, working with children clearances and have a clear understanding of the deliverables for each session as per the guidelines agreed upon. During 2015-2016 fifteen swim schools across the Northern Territory provided the Water Safety Awareness Program. Three new Providers joined the Program this year giving greater access to families in the areas of Nhulunbuy, Palmerston and Darwin.
SESSION PROVIDERS 2015 – 2016 Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre – Alice Springs Baby Barra’s Swim School – Howard Springs Coomalie Swim Group - Batchelor Dempsey Consolidated – Parap & Casuarina Pools Goldfishbowl Swim School - Palmerston Kicks and Paddles - Palmerston NT Swim School – Darwin Marianne’s Swimming School – Darwin Minimere Swim School - Katherine Palmerston Leisure Centre (YMCA) - Palmerston Rana’s Swim School - Darwin Royal Life Saving – Alice Springs, Darwin and Remote Delivery Sea Monkey Swim School - Darwin Swim Dynamics – Nightcliff Pool Travelling Tadpole Swim School - Nhulunbuy YMCA of Katherine - Katherine
The annual Provider’s Workshop was held in Darwin on the 1st September at Casuarina Library. Seven Providers of the Water Safety Awareness Program came together to share ideas, discuss water safety messages and discuss the ongoing success and benefits of the Program.
Providers Workshop 1/9/16
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WSAP Provider of the Year: The Water Safety Awareness Program Provider of the Year 2015/2016 is Swim Dynamics. Daniel and his Team have shown great commitment to the Program this year and the Swim Dynamics Team have been very proactive in the Darwin community promoting the Program at many community events. Positive feedback has been received regarding Swim Dynamics delivery of the Program. Daniel has continued to be a great supporter of Royal Life Saving NT and the Water Safety Awareness Program and a great advocate of drowning prevention and education in the NT. Congratulations Daniel & the Team!
Brogen and Grace from Swim Dynamics promoting the Water Safety Awareness Program at the Bump, Bub & Beyond Expo in Palmerston on 22/5/16.
Water Safety Week 2015
Water Safety Week 2015 was conducted from 20-26 September, featuring a varied program of events and activities throughout the Northern Territory (NT). The slogan for Water Safety Week 2015 was Think Water Safety! This year the focus was on water safety whilst recreating. The event was promoted through print, radio, television and social media. In addition to this, promotion was also undertaken by Northern Territory Water Safety Advisory Council member networks.
This year’s stakeholders who participated in Water Safety Week events included: Royal Life Saving Society NT Surf Life Saving NT Department of Sport & Recreation Department of Health Department of Lands, Planning & the Environment (Pool Fencing Unit) Marine Safety Branch Parks and Wildlife Water Safety Unit Somerville Community Services YMCA Water Police Darwin Sea Scouts Kidsafe NT NT Swim School Swim Dynamics
‘Splashfest’ was the opening event for Water Safety Week 2015 and took place from 9:00am – 1:00pm on Sunday 20 September at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Approximately 2500 people attended. This figure was obtained from traffic counters recently installed at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The assistance of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation in helping to organise and advertise
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this event was greatly appreciated. The Water Safety Creek activity proved very popular with 184 children entering the competition with Carolina winning a Gloria Jean voucher, a Hot Tamale voucher, Planet Kingpin passes and a family Wave Lagoon pass. 13 stakeholders’ hosted stalls and three activities were hosted by Royal Life Saving NT and Surf Life Saving NT. Minister Higgins attended Splashfest to acknowledge the opening of Water Safety Week 2015. The Hot 100 Street Team were also on hand to support Boof the Barra at Splashfest.
There were 21 events and activities on the official 2015 Water Safety week calendar. These were conducted in Alice Springs, Darwin, Palmerston, Batchelor and Katherine. Some of the highlights of the free events were: Family Fun evening at Casuarina Pool Community BBQ with Boof the Barra in Batchelor Water Safety Family Picnic at Leanyer Recreation Park Story readings with Boof the Barra at City of Darwin & City of Palmerston Libraries Flare demonstration
An estimated 10,000 Territorians received water safety messages throughout Water Safety Week in 2015. In addition to these events Hot 100 also promoted Water Safety Week every morning with Boof the Barra teaming up with Black Betty and giving out water safety prize packs to their listeners. Water Safety Week also received great support and promotion from Mix 104.9 and ABC Radio Darwin.
The Water Safety Week colouring in competition was also popular with 302 entries being received. The Under 5 category winner was Oska Baek from Larrakeyah and the Over 5 winner was Breeanna Mozer from Wanguri.
Water Safety Unit at Splashfest Wayne & Floss at Splashfest
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McKeon twins with Boof at Splashfest Floss and Boof with Parliament to celebrate the start of Water Safety Week .
Pipes and Drains Campaign 2015-2016
The Pipes and Drains campaign was launched on 30th November 2015. The same campaign was used as the previous year as the new “shock” campaign had proven to be successful. The television and radio campaign was managed by NT Government with Royal Life Saving NT, the City of Darwin and the City of Palmerston contributing to the campaign in the community. Banners, fridge magnets & slap bands containing usbs formed the collateral for the campaign. All schools in the Darwin and Palmerston region were contacted regarding the campaign and free Pipes and Drains talks to their students were offered. Six schools participated in the education sessions which reached 1370 students. In addition to this, 7 community events were attended which directly targeted the Pipes & Drains message with an estimated reach of 3300 members of the community. 27 banners were displayed across 26 locations throughout the campaign. Messages conveyed to members of the community and students during the campaign included During the Wet, water conditions can change quickly You can find yourself in a life threatening situation in seconds Water can be dangerous No one can hear you scream when you drown Play it safe around water this Wet
Durack Primary School students Pipes & Drains assembly 19.2.16
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Keep Watch
Keep Watch is a public education program of Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, aimed at preventing drowning deaths of children under 5 years of age in all aquatic locations. There are 4 main actions of the Keep Watch program that parents and carers of children are encouraged to undertake to prevent children drowning.
The Keep Watch program has 4 key actions to prevent your child from drowning. These actions are not to be used in isolation and should form part of a web of prevention measures. Therefore if one line of defence fails there are more prevention measures working together to prevent your child from drowning. These actions are: Supervise Restrict Access Water Awareness Resuscitate Keep Watch Ambassadors agree to act as a community contact point and distribution centre for information on preventing toddler drowning. Thank you to our NT Ambassadors for their commitment to drowning prevention strategies for parents and carers of young children.
NT Keep Watch Ambassadors Hon. Alison Anderson MLA, Member for Namatjira Mr Nathan Barrett MLA, Member for Blain Hon. Peter Chandler MLA, Member for Brennan Mr Matthew Conlan MLA, Member for Greatorex Hon. John Elferink MLA, Member for Port Darwin Ms Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Member for Drysdale Ms Natasha Fyles MLA, Member for Nightcliff Hon. Adam Giles MLA, Chief Minister Mrs Natasha Griggs MP, Federal Member for Solomon Mr Michael Gunner MLA, Leader of the Opposition Hon. Gary Higgins MLA, Member for Daly Mr Francis Kurrupuwu MLA, Member for Arafura Mrs Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen Ms Delia Lawrie MLA, Member for Karama Ms Larisa Lee MLA, Member for Arnhem Mr Gerald McCarthy MLA, Member for Barkly
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Ms Nicole Manison MLA, Member for Wanguri Ms Lauren Moss MLA, Member for Casuarina Ms Nova Peris, Senator for the NT Hon. Bess Price MLA, Member for Stuart Hon. Kezia Purick MLA, Member for Goyder Hon. Nigel Scullion MP, Senator for the NT Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, Federal MP for Lingiari Hon. Peter Styles MLA, Member for Sanderson Hon. David Tollner MLA, Member for Fong Lim Mr Ken Vowles MLA, Member for Johnston Ms Lynne Walker MLA, Member for Nhulunbuy Mr Willem Westra van Holthe MLA, Member for Katherine Mr Gerry Wood MLA, Member for Nelson
Keep Watch @ Public Pools Keep Watch at Public Pools was launched in the Northern Territory this year. 5 public pools in the Northern Territory have signed up to be a part of the Keep Watch @ Public Pools initiative.
Royal Life Saving is targeting risk areas for toddler drowning deaths such as public pools. Lack of direct supervision by the parent or carer while the child was in the water has been the main factor in 70% of all drowning deaths at public pools.
The Keep Watch @ Public Pools program aims to eliminate all drowning deaths and reduce the number of near drowning incidents that occur in aquatic leisure centres, public swimming centres and pools.
The program is targeted at parents and careers of children to help them understand the dangers of leaving their children unattended at the pool. As a parent you have a responsibility to look after your own children. Lifeguards do a great job at keeping our pools safe but they are not babysitters.
Table 13: Keep Watch @ Public Pools Partners
Name of Business / Organisation Facility YMCA of the Top End Leanyer Recreation Park Dempsey Consolidated Casuarina Swimming Pool YMCA of the Top End Palmerston Aquatic Centre YMCA Katherine Katherine Aquatic Centre
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Grants
Royal Life Saving NT could not provide services to our community without the generous support of Government and Corporations. This year, our grants included:
Name Funded
AUSTSWIM Support to provide AUSTSWIM in regional and remote communities.
IAS Prime Minister & Funding for the Indigenous Sport and Active Recreation Program – “Remote Swim & Cabinet Survive”, teaching children in remote communities water safety and swimming skills NT Department of Sport Support for providing opportunities for Territorians to participate in sport and active and Recreation recreation. NT Department of Certificates recognising the achievements of children in the Swim and Survive program. Education NT Department of Sport Management of the Water Safety Awareness Program and Recreation RLSSA – National Inland Waterways – River Safety Project Swim & Survive for children who miss out Swim & Survive Fund® Supported teaching water safety to children from Yirrkala Homelands
Indigenous Advancement Strategy – “Remote Swim, Survive and Strive” Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory received biennial funding to continue to expand on its goals for indigenous communities through the Remote Swim, Survive & Strive Project. On behalf of Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory and the communities who benefit, we thank the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for the opportunity to continue assisting these indigenous communities. The Remote Swim, Survive & Strive Project delivers the Swim & Survive program, Indigenous employment, AUSTSWIM Mentoring program, lifesaving education and recreational sporting programs, Indigenous aquatic training, VET in schools and the establishment of learn to swim business models in remote communities. It extends to 26 remote Indigenous communities, 9 less than the previous year and utilises 21 locations.
Key facts at a glance • 3,734 people participate in the Remote Swim, Survive & Strive Project • 27 remote schools accessed the program • Teams visited 17 remote communities 19 indigenous people gained employment as a direct result of the project • 2,483 students participated in Swim and Survive • 2 students achieved a Level 6 through Swim and Survive – the highest award given this year • 112 students achieved the national swimming and water safety benchmark of a level four and above
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• The AUSTSWIM mentoring program saw 4 indigenous people gain their AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety • 7 indigenous people aided the Remote Swim, Survive & Strive teams in delivering the Swim & Survive program in their local communities • 220 people were trained and are now qualified in a range of qualifications such as Bronze Medallion, CPR, Pool Lifeguard, Indigenous AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety Award and First Aid through the project.
Remote Swim, Survive & Strive Project allows students who live in remote locations, who do not have access to qualified swimming instructors, the opportunity to learn about being safe in, on and around the aquatic environment. A team will visit the communities for an intensive five to ten day stay. These visits are conducted during the school terms and in many situations the whole school will be taught each day, this may include up to 150 students. Teaching the children every day, for up to 10 days allows skills to be reinforced and built upon. This also incorporates dry, in class, sessions for schools and their students who, this year, are unable to access a safe water environment. The project also identifies local indigenous people to participate in the indigenous AUSTSWIM mentoring program. This training allows local members of the community to become AUSTSWIM qualified swimming instructors who can potentially provide quality, ongoing swimming lessons to their community. This year 7 indigenous employees participated in our Swim & Survive Programs as Swimming Instructors. In Borroloola 4 indigenous people completed their AUSTSIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety award. Giving support and increasing the sustainability of the Borroloola Swim School. Ongoing support was provided to 3 indigenous employees at Pirlangimpi and 2 indigenous assistant teachers at Kalkarindji during our visits. Maintaining their skills and building confidence in their abilities as swimming instructors. In many communities a barbeque is hosted at the pool during one afternoon. During this time we conduct a Pool Lifesaving Carnival to introduce the sport to community members. The sport and BBQ is provided for the whole community and aims to promote the pool as the social hub. Promoting the pool as a place where families can access and feel like they are in a fun and safe environment.
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Swim & Survive 2,483 students participated in Remote Swim & Survive across the Northern Territory, 348 students less than the previous funding year. Although there was a decrease in total participation, due to fewer communities being targeted, there was an increase in indigenous students participating in the Program. The communities no longer targeted contained a high concentration of non-indigenous students. 2 students from Yirrkala achieved a Level 6 award through the Program, the highest level awarded in 2015-2016. 112 students achieved the National Water Safety Council bench mark of a level 4 or above during this financial year. This is 46 students below last year’s figure. This decrease can be attributed to the projects ability to access older, more senior students in key communities such as Maningrida and Wadeye. The students who participated last year were unable to attend the program for various reasons.
Swim & Survive Certificates Issued 700
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Employment, Training and AUSTSWIM Mentoring Program Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory aims to develop skills and empower local people in communities to gain employment through aquatic pathways. Allowing them to develop and maintain their community’s swimming pool and take ownership of their Swim and Survive Program. This ownership will result in it longer lasting outcomes not a once-a-year activity. This year, 19 indigenous people gained employment through the training and mentoring of the Swim, Survive & Strive Project. Along with 79 indigenous people who are currently employed within their community and received ongoing professional development. 220 students and adults, 152 indigenous and 68 non-indigenous people, completed a range of training through the project.
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The Year’s Highlight This year the project took on the innovative task to establish community based learn to swim enterprises in remote indigenous communities of the Northern Territory. Establishing these swim schools aims to increase the facilities revenue, lift participation rates and aid in transforming communities views that the pool is a safe, family orientated place in the community. Fostering this culture will create safer communities and job creation through the aquatic environment. The business model, in its infancy, will run in partnership with the respective Swim Schools and Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory targeting children under the age of 5 years who are not yet enrolled in school. Income will be generated through NT voucher schemes. These vouchers are available for all Northern Territory children under the age of 5 and are funded through the Northern Territory Government and managed through Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory. The project has moved through the development stage within the first 9 months, key lessons were learnt. Initially progress was slow, communities were hesitatant to change and burden current employees with another task on their already full workload. Through extensive consultation with local councils and key pool employees, progress has been made. Identification of key drivers within the communities has been completed and they have received the personal development and training through the project to proceed successfully. The target to establish 4 endorsed swim schools may have been overstated for the first year of the project, half of the target has been reached. The most difficult development tasks have been completed. Currently in the implementation stage, 2 swim schools in Yuendumu and Borroloola have finalised their business plans and are ready to begin their first swimming lessons in the 2016-17 season. The Mirii Swim School, was developed in May 2016, with a roll out of classes in October and November 2016. Implemented and managed through Roper Gulf Regional Council, with Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory in a mentoring role, the school aims to promote drowning prevention to local families within Borroloola. The schools name, Mirii, derives from the Yanyuwa people’s dolphin story, giving the school a greater meaning to local people, endorsing participation of local indigenous people to participate within it. The school will be managed by the local Youth, Sport and Rec Coordinator, who completed her training throughout February and May. Without her drive and determination the community would not have this great opportunity. The manager will utilise current indigenous employees through the council, to increase effective communication, promote a family atmosphere, maintain their employment and promote ownership of the school with a final aim of identifying and mentoring an indigenous person to manage the school in the future.
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Yuendumu Swim School has recently finalised their Swim School Business plan. With similar goals to Borroloola. The schools aims to continue developing opportunities and development of their pool facility. Managed by the full time Pool Manger who has recently completed his training, he aims to implement swim classes in October 2016. During the initial stages of implementation of both Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory will be in the community to mentor the smooth implementation of the lessons and monitor correct reporting and recording of information that needs to be completed.
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Table 14: IAS Training statistics
Training Courses 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Bronze Medallion 48 54 53
Bronze Medallion update 25 18 14
Resuscitation 27 47 28
Resuscitation Awareness 109 39 42
Oxygen Resuscitation* 13 14 25
Oxygen Resuscitation Update* 12 7 14
First Aid 36 35 25
Pool Lifeguard 4 14 25
Pool Lifeguard Update 13 7 14
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and water Safety 3 3 7
AUSTSWIM Mentoring Program^ 4 11 11 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics 0 0 1
Wade Rescue 1 0 0
Dry Rescue 2 0 0
Sea Rangers Bronze Rescue Program 0 0 11
Total Training Certificates 302 254 270
* Oxygen awards included in Pool Lifeguard qualification in IAS reporting. ^ AUSTSWIM Mentoring Program not included in training statistics in IAS reporting.
Inland Waterways and Drowning Prevention Program Our BE RiverSafe project has been in full swing since the launch of the National “Respect the River” campaign in October 2015 by RLSSA CEO, Justine Scarr and the Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for Sport and Minister for Health. The BE RiverSafe campaign has continued to work closely with the community engaging stakeholders through educational initiatives and regional & rural community events.
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NT Scout and Girl Guide groups in Katherine and Darwin were introduced to the Bronze Rescue program, with 31 participants. Of these, 18 Scouts achieved their Water Safety Badge through the project. Clontarf students in Tennant Creek participated in a 3-day intensive Bronze Rescue program, finishing off the week with their Tennant Creek High Swimming carnival. 10 Yirara students in Alice Springs also participated in the Bronze Rescue program, with some students achieving their full Bronze Medallion Award. Water Dreaming programs commenced, the first program being held in Alice Springs through Mobile Early Childhood Services. 21 children and their families from Alice Springs Town Camps participated in the Swim & Survive Program. On the final day Robyn Lambley MLA, attended the family water safety picnic to present the children and the families with their certificates. Thirteen children in the Anyinginyi Sport & Recreation after School Care participated in the Water Dreaming Swim & Survive program. On the Friday we hosted our 2nd Family BBQ for the children to celebrate their achievements and Barkly Regional Council President, Barb Shaw was invited to hand out certificates. The BE RiverSafe campaign was a part of the 2015 NT Show circuit, as well as being highlighted at new community events on the Royal Life Saving – NT calendar. New events included the 2016 Reel Women Barra Classic Fishing Competition, Fred’s Pass Rural Show and the Darwin Boating, 4WD & Camping Show. Use of our Respect the River flags and tent at these events encouraged a stronger, bold message. Water Safety School talks have been presented at 31 schools throughout the Northern Territory, supporting the BE RiverSafe message to 4,410 students. This allowed students to be educated on safe swimming and identifying risks and dangers associated in, on & around our waterways. Testimonials highlighting the dangers of our NT Rivers were recorded with Chris Artiemiew, Kakadu National Park – Manager Park Operations and Rod Cremona, Katherine High School - Year 11 Coordinator. These videos have been uploaded to the Royal Life Saving NT Facebook page with great community response. An online clip was made featuring Reel Women Barra Classic Event Coordinator, Emma Cartwright and Project Officer, Suzie Butler. Chatting about the importance of the “Our Rivers, Your Family. Keep Watch” message. The clip was uploaded to the Reel Women Barra Classic Facebook page and shared through Royal Life Saving - NT. Throughout the year we saw two National workshops conducted, RLS National Drowning Prevention Workshop: Men & Alcohol in Rivers, Creeks & Streams 20-21st of April 2016 and IWDP National Workshop Sydney 4th May 2016. These workshops allowed stakeholders and project officers in each state and territory to brainstorm and discuss ideas to develop the National IWDP project into the future and better reach our target audiences. The Australia & New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group held an Indigenous Boating Safety Forum in Darwin on the 25th May 2016. This brought together groups from all over
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the Australasia region, to discuss different community development models including the BE RiverSafe campaign. Our BE RiverSafe social media photo competition ran from November 2015 to March 2016. Each month we focused the competition on one of our five key messages:
November – Educate, Watch ya Mate. December – Our Rivers, Your family. Keep Watch January – River Safe is River Sober. February – If it’s flooded, forget it. March – Look. Think. Decide.
The message was delivered through a number of media channels including newspaper, radio & social media. BE RiverSafe prize packs were given out to winners of each month, including BE RiverSafe merchandise: Fishing Shirt, lure, stubby cooler & wrist band.
Overall Evaluation for 2015/2016 reporting period: Zero drowning deaths in the Katherine River reported. Water education initiatives to 183 students/children who would normally miss out. Water Safety School Talks have been presented to 31 Schools across the NT, reaching 4,410 students. 41 community members attend our Family Picnics. 6 newspaper articles have highlighted the launch of the campaign, community engagement and education. Royal Life Saving NT social media channels have reached over 4000 people and shared over 100 feature articles/photos using the #BERIVERSAFE hash-tag. Facebook page likes have increased by over 450 likes since the start of the project. Photo competition through Instagram received 157 direct interactions.
Royal Life Saving NT in the media
Throughout 2015/2016 RLSSA NT has been featured in local and Territory print media. We are continually trying to lift our profile within the community and more importantly educate the community in water safety and drowning prevention. We participated in several radio
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chats and TV interviews. In 2014.2015 we introduced an award for a media person who we believed made a difference for Lifesaving.
Royal Life Saving NT Media Award for making a difference in Lifesaving This award goes to Alice Burton from Mix 104.9 for her outstanding work in promoting water safety week to the community. Thank you Alice.
Katherine Times 29th July 2015 th Katherine Times 4 November 2015
Centralian Advocate 12th January 2016
th Katherine Times 20 April 2016
Centralian Advocate 18th December 2015
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Royal Life Saving NT Social Media Profiles
RLSSA NT is now actively using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to further promote not only our brand, but also our service products to the community with other Territory organizations being able to share our information. Social media also allows us to gain community feedback and engagement through these platforms.
Royal Life Saving NT Water Safety NT
@WaterSafetyNT #watersafetnt #beriversafe
RLSSA NT Facebook in a snapshot 2015-2016
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Key Suppliers Company Service
Quest Apartments, Parap Accommodation
TDH Chartered Accountants Auditor
Debbie Wilson and Associates Bookkeeper
Territory Uniforms Clothing
Livingstone First Aid and Training Equipment
Laerdal First Aid and Training Equipment
BP Bagot Road Fuel and Motor Vehicle Maintenance
TIO Insurance
Smart Bag Merchandise
CSG Photocopier Services
Coleman’s Printing Printing Services
SBA Stationery Supplies Stationery
Bridge Toyota Vehicle Supply and Servicing
Professional Memberships · Chamber of Commerce NT · Australian Institute of Company Directors · Australian Resuscitation Council · Vocational Education Learning Group (VELG) · ACPET – Australian Council for Private Education and Training
Appendices – Statistics
Training Certificates Issued
Training 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 Award of Merit 3 9 10 6 4 6 Bronze Cross n/a n/a 7 19 5 5 8 14 2 2 1 6 Bronze Star n/a n/a 139 n/a 42 76 42 81 33 29 38 48 Bronze Medallion 826 437 285 435 371 424 355 505 424 278 368 371 Bronze Medallion n/a n/a 186 186 226 149 250 205 218 266 187 234 Update Bronze Medallion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2 0 with Reasonable
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adjustment Resuscitation 499 315 1070 1209 913 1006 917 883 1188 852 1269 1157 Resuscitation n/a n/a 298 389 316 252 385 225 158 385 130 346 Update Resuscitation 105 99 147 43 83 Awareness Defibrillation 764 52 286 996 1457 Awareness Oxygen 24 45 35 56 92 71 79 97 52 49 102 93 Resuscitation Oxygen Resus n/a n/a 38 93 94 113 72 102 76 97 97 121 Update Basic First Aid n/a n/a 77 137 123 29 47 9 0 0 0 0 First Aid 274 390 269 367 208 185 29 126 357 388 483 390 Child Care First 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 17 Aid Advanced First Aid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 Pool Lifeguard 64 72 22 58 66 61 79 97 52 49 102 92 Pool Lifeguard n/a n/a 55 79 80 113 72 102 76 97 97 121 Update Swimming 72 82 25 10 41 73 66 93 136 172 143 259 Teacher Rescue Award Sea Rangers 11 Bronze Rescue Award Instructor Award 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 N/A N/A 0 0 0 Examiner 4 3 0 9 n/a 2 3 3 3 0 0 0 Trainers 5 3 5 0 n/a 10 3 3 3 0 3 5 Pool Operators 0 5 0 0 0 30 10 24 5 22 50 34 SRCAQU003A 443 241 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A N/A 0 0 0 SRCAQU003B n/a 28 308 424 325 393 257 343 11 0 0 0 SISCAQU202A 249 244 292 358 SISCAQU002 11 SRCAQU006A 39 13 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A N/A 0 0 0 SRCAQU006B 0 0 33 51 41 40 58 44 N/A 0 0 0 SISCAQU306A 45 6 85 53 SISCAQU006 11 SRCAQU007A 39 13 0 n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A N/A 0 0 0 SRCAQU007B n/a n/a 33 51 35 40 58 44 N/A 0 0 0 SISCAQU307A 45 6 57 0 SISCAQU318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 53 SISCAQU007 11 PUXEME001A 157 215 34 0 n/a n/a n/a N/A N/A 0 0 0 PUAEME001B 11 PUAEME003C 45 6 0 11 SRXFAD001A n/a n/a 257 528 304 307 40 N/A N/A 0 0 0 SRXEMR003A n/a n/a 11 50 55 50 10 44 N/A 0 0 0 SRCAQU001A n/a 5 0 n/a 0 30 10 24 N/A 0 0 0 SISCAQU201A 5 22 45 26
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SISCAQU001 9 SRCAQU002A n/a 5 0 n/a 0 30 10 24 N/A 0 0 0 SISCAQU303A 5 22 45 26 SISCAQU003 9 SRCAQU004A n/a 5 0 n/a 0 30 10 24 N/A 0 0 0 SISCAQU304A 5 22 45 26 SISCAQU004 9 SRXOHS001B 24 N/A 0 0 0 SISXOHS101A 5 22 45 0 SISCAQU005 9 BSBRSK401 9 HLTFA1A 109 298 113 0 n/a n/a n/a N/A N/A 0 0 0 HLTFA211A N/A 0 0 0 HLTCPR201A 124 547 122 0 0 0 HLTCPR211A 645 661 54 0 HLTFA301B 93 206 94 0 0 0 HLTFA311A 237 330 15 0 HLTAID001 894 1087 HLTAID002 33 17 HLTAID003 459 386 HLTAID004 8 17 HLTAID006 25 0 HLTAID007 110 53 AUSTSWIM n/a n/a 115 121 93 157 133 168 177 142 141 113 Total Training 2559 2177 3458 4324 3458 3830 3415 4996 4634 4619 6529 7166 Certificates RLSSA NT ISSUED 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 FOR RLS TASMANIA Bronze medallion 24 0 Resuscitation 34 0 First Aid 23 0 Pool Lifeguard 7 0 SISCAQU202A 102 0 SISCAQU306A 113 0 SISCAQU307A 113 0 HLTAID001 376 0 HLTAID002 10 0 HLTAID003 163 0 HLTAID004 10 0 HLTAID007 113 0 Total 1088 0
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Swim and Survive Schools No. School No. students School students Adelaide River School 46 Milikapiti School 31 Alawa Primary School 102 Millner Preschool 38 Alekerange School 9 Millner Primary School 142 Alice Springs School of the Air 79 Moulden Park Preschool 38 Alice Springs Steiner School 23 Moulden Park Primary 324 Alyangula Area School 223 Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic School 277 Alyangula Preschool 28 Mutitjulu School 16 Angurugu School 144 Nakara Primary School 197 Anula Primary School 115 Nemarluk School 24 Araluen Christian School 147 Newcastle Waters School 6 Areyonga School 22 Ngaan College 15 Bakewell Primary School 171 Ngukurr CEC 237 Barunga School 29 Nightcliff Preschool 68 Borroloola School 116 Nightcliff Primary School 206 Bradshaw Primary School 219 Numbulwar School 56 Casuarina Street Primary School 266 OLSH 285 Clyde Fenton Primary School 143 Palmerston Christian School 173 Durack Primary School 18 Parap Primary School 500 Elliott School 68 Pularumpi School 62 Gillen Primary School 143 Robertson River School 30 Girraween Primary School 220 Ross Park -Primary School 113 Good Shepherd Howard Springs 505 Sadadeen Primary School 103 Gunbalunya School 114 Santa Teresa 185 Henbury School 0 Sattler Christian School 96 Holy Family Catholic School 386 St Andrews - Good Shepherd 97 Holy Spirit Catholic School 249 St Francis of Assisi School 75 Howard Springs Primary School 127 St Joseph's College 136 Humpty Doo Primary School 101 St Mary's Catholic School 217 Jingili Preschool 41 Tennant Creek Clontarf 10 Jingili Primary School 228 The Essington School 492 Kalkaringi School 92 Umbakumba School 20 Katherine School of the Air 6 Urapunga School 17 Katherine South Primary School 125 Wadeye - OLSH 215 Kintore 48 Wagaman Primary School 101 Lajamanu School 72 Walungurru School 42 Larapinta Primary School 169 Wanguri Preschool 116 Larrakeyah Primary School 304 Wanguri Primary School 396 Leanyer Primary School 345 Woodroffe Primary School 61 Living Waters Lutheran School 90 Wugularr School 25 Ludmilla Preschool 20 Wulagi Primary School 178 Ludmilla Primary School 78 Yirara - Kintore 11 Maningrida School 212 Yirrkala Homeland School 35 Manyallaluk School 20 Yirrkala School 54 Marrara Christian School 214 Yuendumu School 127 Mikwood Steiner 46
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Swim and Survive – Certificates Issued
Certificate Type 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 15/16 15/16 Remote Remote Remote Remote Swim and Survive Wonder Awards Total 130 78 12 230 123 326 201 128 315 0 24 0 392 343 (Infant Aquatics) Courage Awards Total n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 109 202 340 453 49 296 122 756 154 614 224
Developing Water 912 622 794 724 732 685 642 861 917 311 1070 369 980 349 905 258 Discovery -D1 Water Discovery - L1 1475 1150 1193 1232 1325 1193 1093 1183 1483 405 1537 511 1495 517 1340 436
Developing Water 1564 1324 1349 1481 1450 1348 1384 1396 1792 491 1622 519 1842 559 1659 555 Awareness - D2 Water Awareness - L2 1164 1045 1170 1174 1064 873 902 1165 1239 456 1164 295 1278 408 1217 385
Developing Water Sense - 1008 839 810 838 686 641 725 803 894 192 858 336 835 398 872 300 D3 Water Sense - L3 759 741 657 650 599 542 634 749 603 222 664 306 634 305 536 215 Water Wise - L4 451 567 471 560 465 356 439 465 461 175 387 278 389 140 318 118 Junior Swim and Survive - 255 356 315 277 191 294 241 262 240 19 206 54 167 33 142 25 L5 Swim and Survive - L6 210 233 202 140 132 136 116 128 113 9 96 2 65 17 62 10
Senior Swim and Survive - 92 122 128 105 49 75 60 69 63 21 60 4 43 1 65 10 L7 Swim Star 629 781 414 551 1382 915 1124 1062 1187 370 1601 438 1914 253 2525 207 Participation
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Dry/Wade/Accompanied 105 136 314 269 93 108 179 73 22 10 17 37 19 1 11 10 Rescue
Bronze Star 82 149 168 171 77 76 33 12 10 4 7 2 26 4 4 0 Water Smart 0 0 0 48 102 33 2 29 166 0 23 0 161 0 3 0 Resus Awareness 82 32 52 29 12 60 6 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 Junior Instructor Award 0 2 4 0 2 2 2 1 0 3 0 3 0 3 0
Junior Lifeguard Club 68 53 29 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swim and Survive Awards 8856 8152 8070 8249 8361 7448 7784 8598 9958 9632 10996 10619
Swim & Survive Level 4 & 1008 1278 1116 1082 837 861 856 924 1101 749 664 191 587 163 Above Remote Swim and Survive 1152 1878 2101 2745 3273 3139 2753 Statistics Total 8600 9863 10827 12703 12905 14135 13372 Swim and Survive Certificates Total Participants Swim 9395 9876 11818 12185 14135 13372 and Survive Continuums 8044 7424 5570 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Audited Financial Reports
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