Published 8th November
A new online water safety program has been launched by Royal Life Saving filled with fun activities for children from kindergarten to year six.
The free Swim and Survive Knowledge Modules are designed to give children the knowledge they need to stay safe around water, supplementing lessons in the pool.
Royal Life Saving’s National Manager – Education, Penny Larsen said the modules aim to teach children about the dangers water poses in and around the home or on the farm, as well as aquatic environments that may be in their local communities.
“Children will learn about actions to keep themselves and others safer in and around water, what to do and how to get help in an aquatic emergency, safer methods of rescue and providing care after a rescue,” Ms Larsen said.
“Each of the nine modules has engaging and interactive activities and by completing these, points are awarded. Depending on how many points they get as they go through the activities, children will achieve trainee, expert or master status.”
At the end of each module they can print off a certificate which indicates their achievement status and how many points they earned.
The Knowledge Modules have clear learning outcomes that are not only linked to the Swim and Survive program, but also to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum. The content in the modules is complementary to the practical swimming and water skills learnt in learn to swim programs.
Ms Larsen said it was easy for parents to register their children to be involved.
“For children already doing the in-water Swim and Survive program at their local swim school, there is a QR code on the achievement certificates which when scanned will take them directly to the website,” Ms Larsen said.
“Those not currently participating in Swim and Survive can also access the Knowledge Modules by completing the registration form on the website at https://learn.swimandsurvive.com.au
Parents can register onto the platform and link their children to their account, so they keep track of their progress through the modules.
Royal Life Saving acknowledges the significant support and funding the Australian Government provides for our water safety education programs.
