Strategic Position
The Swim and Survive program pursues the RLSSA aim of promoting safe participation in aquatic activity. Its activities are based on the philosophy that anyone interested in aquatic based activities should have previously mastered a range of swimming and water safety skills.
| Life-span | RLSSA Program | Program Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 4 years | Infant Aquatics |  |
| 5 - 12 years | Swim and Survive |  |
| 13 - 15+ years | Bronze Rescue |  |
Program Elements
RLSSA develops resources and delivers services that form the key elements of all three swimming and water safety programs. This consists of outcomes, assessment and delivery roles plotted against the needs of key stakeholders; the instructor, the provider (Endorsed Swim School) and the participant. This is represented in the matrix below;
| Provider | Instructor | Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcomes | Swimming and Water Safety Framework | Instructor Qualification | Outcome progression |
| Assessment | Provider eligibility criteria | Instructor Assessment Guide | New Certificates |
| Delivery | Endorsed Provider Program | Instructor Professional Development | Community Awareness and Promotion |
Swim and Survive Strategic Intent
The Swim and Survive program undertakes the following key activities to facilitate the delivery of Swimming and Water Safety in Western Australia.
- To raise community awareness and advocate participation in community education programs.
- To support and maintain the community education delivery network.
- To extend the community education delivery network in target areas and demographic populations.
- Continued research and development of community education programs.
- Support 'at risk' communities to over-come barriers preventing program delivery.
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