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Would you like to become a member of the RLSS Diploma Team of Reviewers?

Do you have an interest in drowning prevention and/or lifesaving practice or research? Do you have skills and expertise in ...

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2027 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships – Call for Officials

The Royal Life Saving Society and Lifesaving Society Canada invite applications for volunteers to officiate at the 2027 Commonwealth Lifesaving ...

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Would you like to become a member of The Commonwealth Honours Committee?

The Commonwealth Honours Committee is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from volunteers who would like to become involved in recognising the ...

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We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our Heritage Committee!

Are you passionate about preserving the Royal Life Saving Society's history? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our Heritage ...

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Research Honour 2026

In late 2024, the RLSS Board of Trustees approved the creation of the RLSS Research Honour—an award established to recognise ...

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100th Anniversary of the birth of our former Patron Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

21 April 2026 On this day we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of our former Patron Her Late ...

RLSS Board Nominations – 2026

In accordance with the provisions of our Supplemental Charter, Bye Laws and the Society’s Regulations, the term of our current…

135th anniversary of its founding by William Henry and his colleagues in England, in 1891.

Today, the Royal Life Saving Society achieves the 135th anniversary of its founding by William Henry and his colleagues in…

160th Anniversary of the Birth of Archibald Sinclair

On this day, we mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Archibald Sinclair, joint Honorary Secretary and Vice President of The Royal…

Growing our Youth Advisory Board – Applications Open

Young people play a vital role in the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and our Commonwealth family. We are committed…

Research Honour 2025

In late 2024, the RLSS Board of Trustees approved the creation of the RLSS Research Honour—an award established to recognise…

Second Edition of The RLSS Commonwealth Fatal Drowning Fact Sheet

To mark World Drowning Prevention Day 2025, we are pleased to share with you the second edition of the RLSS…

125th anniversary of the birth of Earl Mountbatten of Burma

On this day, we mark the 125th anniversary of the birth of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, our long-serving and distinguished Commonwealth President. Lord…

Pool Lifeguard Reciprocity

If you hold a valid RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification in either Australia, Canada, South Africa or the UK and are…

Commonwealth Day 10th March 2025

Today, 10th March 2025,  we are celebrating Commonwealth Day and the theme for this year is ‘Together We Thrive’ which…

International Day of Education

Today is the International Day of Education and to mark this day the RLSS hosted, in partnership with the Royal…