Royal Life Saving Society WA in Mount Claremont, Western Australia | First Aid Class

Royal Life Saving Society WA

Locality: Mount Claremont, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9383 8200

Address: 12 McGillivray Road 6010 Mount Claremont, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.royallifesavingwa.com.au

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24.01.2022 Summer is officially here! There are some hot days ahead for WA, so if you plan to buy or use a portable pool, remember to actively supervise kids and check with your local Council about fencing laws. Remember, #DontDuckOut #MakeItSafe for your family this summer. For more information visit www.productsafety.gov.au/makeitsafe

23.01.2022 Children in the remote community of Warmun, in the Kimberley region, recently acquired some essential water safety skills in preparation for the wet season: http://bit.ly/2XBsAvP 12 kids participated in a Royal Life Saving 'River Ready' program, delivered by Warmun Community Pool Manager Steve Waterman. The group practised safe entries, identifying dangers and various reach and throw rescues at local spot Winnepa Springs, before heading back to the Warmun pool for a swim and ...sausage sizzle! #respecttheriver #regionalwa #watersafety

22.01.2022 On this inaugural National Water Safety Day, we're reminding you to play safe in and on the water this summer! A great way to keep your kids safe is to ensure they're taking part in swimming lessons! Thanks to Water Safety Ambassador Josh Wilson MP for helping us share the message! You can read more about National Water Safety Day here: https://bit.ly/2VkJv4D

22.01.2022 Two men have received Gold Medallion Bravery Awards for saving a man who had collapsed while working as a removalist at a building in the Perth CBD. Hassan Shahzad and Stephen Waterman were working in the adjacent building at Brookfield Place when they were alerted that the man had collapsed. The two of them rushed to help, Hassan retrieving and applying an AED while Stephen performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Thanks to their quick response, the man was able to be stabili...sed at the scene and went on to make a full recovery in hospital. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3lZZSQ0 #cpr #lifesaving #firstaid

22.01.2022 A perfect day saw 5000 kids attend the Royal Life Saving BeachFest at Meelup Beach last Wednesday, as part of Australia's only official Leavers celebration! Beach cabanas, pool inflatables, lawn and beach games were offered to the 2020 school leavers who attended on the day. With travel restrictions in place, Bali was not a Leavers destination this year making the South West the most popular place for young people to spend the last week in November.... Read more about BeachFest here: https://bit.ly/2V9sCd3 #leavers2020 #meelupbeach #beachfest #beamermate

22.01.2022 Kids can’t help themselves around water. You need to... ...by TEACHING them water safety skills. Kids know that water is lots of fun but need to learn how to interact with it safely. Enrol your child in formal water familiarisation classes, teach them water safety rules and be sure to introduce them safely to new water locations. https://bit.ly/2Jak1Vf... #keepwatch

20.01.2022 Royal Life Saving Society WA's new nationally-recognised swimming instructor course, SWIM TEACHER by Royal Life Saving, made its debut last weekend and is now officially up and running! The first full course took place at Cannington Leisureplex on 9th & 10th January, with 15 eager participants looking to begin work in the aquatic industry. SWIM TEACHER by Royal Life Saving is an approved course in the Department of Training and Workforce Development WA's Skills Ready program ...which offers free training for eligible students on selected courses. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/38BrOFr City of Canning Leisureplexes

19.01.2022 Meet Emma, she brought her daughter Mia back to life using CPR after a pool drowning incident. Hear her story below and remember #DontDuckOut #MakeItSafe this summer. Warning: the content in this video may be confronting. www.productsafety.gov.au/makeitsafe

19.01.2022 Dozens of children from two remote Aboriginal communities outside Fitzroy Crossing have enjoyed learning vital swimming and water safety skills this term, through a Swim and Survive program at the Fitzroy Crossing Remote Aboriginal Swimming Pool. The kids travelled more than 110 kilometres to take part in the lessons from the communities of Djugerari and Wangkatjunka. The program is part of a partnership between Royal Life Saving Society WA and the Department of Education, to... ensure children in remote communities have access to learn Swim and Survive skills. You can read more here: https://bit.ly/2V9ZP89 Public education in Western Australia #savinglives #swimandsurvive #swimming #watersafety #children #closethegap

16.01.2022 Flashback to this time last week when our Mermates took to the beach at Meelup for the annual Meelup Beachfest as part of Leavers! Perfect weather, heaps of fun and lots of Mermates doing what they do best... keeping their mates safe. Read more about BeachFest here: https://bit.ly/2V9sCd3... #leavers2020 #meelupbeach #beachfest #beamermate

14.01.2022 Things have been busy at the Burringurrah Remote Aboriginal Swimming Pool recently, with Pool Manager Jamie O’Donohue arranging and hosting several events and activities! Residents enjoyed an award ceremony and community barbecue in honour of Brevet Senior Sergeant Sheryl Jackamarra, as well as a movie night, Swim for Fruit challenge and regular pool fun! Jamie also helped local teacher’s aide Josh Welsh to complete his Bronze Medallion requalification before he moved back to... Perth. Read more about the recent activities at Burringurrah here: http://bit.ly/3sn7Cy3

14.01.2022 Looking for a job in the aquatics industry? There are lots of positions available on our Jobs Board right now, with first aid trainers, pool barrier inspectors, aquatic supervisors, swim instructors and lifeguards all needed in both metro and regional areas. Visit our Jobs Board to find the perfect job for you! https://buff.ly/3dpNFyZ

13.01.2022 Photos from the 2020 Spirit Carnival held in Port Hedland.

13.01.2022 Royal Life Saving Society WA is urging parents and carers to closely supervised their children at public pools, following concerning research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The research shows that far too many parents are distracted while taking their children to public aquatic centres, and are failing to provide adequate supervision. You can read more about the study here: http://bit.ly/3pMzBWa... #savinglives #watcharoundwater #keepwatch #children

12.01.2022 78 children from La Grange Remote Community School in Bidyadanga, in WA's Kimberley region, were all smiles after completing their Term 4 swimming lessons last year. The lessons ran for six weeks during Term 4 2020, with children from Kindy to Year 6 participating in the program. The program was made possible thanks to our partnership with the Department of Education, who support the 'Regional & Remote In-term Swimming Program' for remote communities across our state.... Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2XtYwlJ #swimandsurvive #regionalwa #swimminglessons Public education in Western Australia

10.01.2022 Kids can’t help themselves around water. You need to... ...by RESTRICTING their access to water at all times. Any water is attractive to a curious toddler, so empty out paddle pools, buckets and baths and check your pool barrier regularly. https://bit.ly/3m0C66d... #keepwatch

09.01.2022 Entertaining guests this weekend? Or doing some work around the garden? Remember to never prop your pool gate open. Pool fences save lives but every year children drown in Australian pools when gates are deliberately propped open. A curious toddler can find an open gate and be in the water within seconds. Kids can't help themselves around water. You need to. ... http://bit.ly/2Cv0mey

06.01.2022 This is your last chance to win $10,000 cash! Our VIP raffle closes 8am tomorrow. For as little as $10 a month you’ll receive guaranteed tickets in 21 raffles throughout the year. That means you’ll be in with a chance to win $130,000 in cash and prizes each year! Don’t miss out, buy your tickets today: https://buff.ly/2JUp4o8

05.01.2022 So proud of our Workforce Solutions Professional Lifeguard team who headed to Donnybrook last October to provide water safety services for the True Grit - Military Inspired Obstacle Challenge! Lifeguards Farris Tammerijn and Ebony Tammerijn supervised the aquatic obstacles of the 10km course and were pleased to report that their pre-event planning with the organisers and on-course interaction resulted in zero rescues required! Read more about this great event and our professional lifeguard services here: http://bit.ly/3qUwBbQ

04.01.2022 We all enjoy a carefree Summer, but it’s important to keep in mind being safe while around the water. In 2020, 39% of drowning deaths occurred in the Summer and so far 38 have happened across Australia. Help us stop this number in its track as you take simple steps such as knowing your limitations and not taking risks. Click here for full details of the National Drowning Report. ... https://buff.ly/2XwiJaz See more

04.01.2022 44 children from two remote Aboriginal schools have cooled off with a swimming carnival at our Fitzroy Crossing Remote Aboriginal Swimming Pool. The children from Wangkatjungka Remote Community School and Djugerari Remote Community School travelled more than 100 kilometres to take part in the day! It was an opportunity to showcase the swimming skills they have learned during two weeks of Swim and Survive lessons at the pool.... You can read more about all the fun here: https://bit.ly/2VheP4w #savinglives #swimandsurvive #swimming #watersafety

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Graeme from Dunsborough who has just won $10,000 cash in our VIP Club raffle Graeme has been supporting us since 2018 and is a very deserving winner. We would also like to give a big shoutout to Tammy from Kinross who took home a $250 gift card as part of our Loyalty Rewards Raffle! With the chance to win $130,000 in cash and prizes each year, join our VIP Club now and you could be our next winner! From as little as $10 a month you’ll receive guaranteed ...tickets in 21 raffles throughout the year and receive exclusive member benefits and discounts. Join our VIP club today: https://buff.ly/2JUp4o8

04.01.2022 Mum-of-three Latara Ogle has been awarded a Gold Medallion Bravery Award for saving the life of an elderly man who had collapsed along busy Ennis Avenue in Warnbro. In March this year, Latara was on her way to pick up her kids from school when she saw a woman frantically waving down traffic. Latara immediately pulled over to help and discovered the woman's husband had collapsed; he wasn't breathing and had no pulse. Trained in first aid, Latara commenced CPR and instructed t...he man's wife and other bystanders to assist. After several minutes the man began to breathe again, and he later went on to make a full recovery! Read Latara's incredible story here: https://bit.ly/3q2gxET #firstaid #cpr #BraveryAwards

03.01.2022 Sticking around for the long weekend? Keep in mind that 67% of drownings last year took place within 100kms of home. Whether you’re at a poolside BBQ or playing at the river, it’s important to maintain your water vigilance this holiday weekend - and have fun!

03.01.2022 Are you a swim instructor? We need you from 8th 19th March 20201 in Regional WA! Desirable remuneration of $40/ hour (minimum of 20 hours per week) plus the inclusion of daily living allowance, travel, and accommodation. In addition to standard swim instructor employment requirements this role also requires Education Department screening. ... Please contact Jen at (08) 9383 8200 or at [email protected] if interested. See job listing here: https://buff.ly/3n2dutx