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.

The annual report provides a summary for Royal Life Saving Society NT of the highlights, activities and educational awards issued during the financial year, together with reports from the President and Program Managers.

The Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory is a non-profit, benevolent society and we rely on your support to ensure services continue to be provided to the wider community. Your membership fees are tax deductible and will be used to develop and promote community based programs relating to water safety issues.

The Northern Territory Water Safety Strategy 2030 builds upon previous Water Safety Plans and Strategies. The strategy aligns to the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 and is developed and reviewed by the NT Water Safety Advisory Council (NTWSAC)