Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment—Oaks Aquatic Centre

Join the Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment Program!

Royal Life Saving South Australia is proud to introduce the Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment program, designed to create meaningful career opportunities for Autistic teenagers and adults in the aquatic industry. This program provides nationally recognized training in swim teaching and pool lifeguarding, equipping participants with essential water safety skills in a sensory-friendly environment. With support from local government and community partners, we aim to foster inclusive workplaces and establish accredited "Inclusive Centres" across South Australia. Dive into a future of opportunity—connect, learn, and grow with us!.

Dates: 14th-17th & 22nd- 24th of April

Lesson time: 1 hour session

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:00

14:00-15:00

Locations: The Oaks Swim Centre, 11 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains SA 5086

Participants: 27 (Open to Autistic individuals aged 14+)

Cost: Free

Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment—Minda Aquatic Centre

Join the Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment Program!

Royal Life Saving South Australia is proud to introduce the Inclusive Pathways to Aquatic Employment program, designed to create meaningful career opportunities for Autistic teenagers and adults in the aquatic industry. This program provides nationally recognized training in swim teaching and pool lifeguarding, equipping participants with essential water safety skills in a sensory-friendly environment. With support from local government and community partners, we aim to foster inclusive workplaces and establish accredited "Inclusive Centres" across South Australia. Dive into a future of opportunity—connect, learn, and grow with us!.

Dates: 14th-17th & 22nd- 24th of April

Lesson time: 1 hour session

12:00-13:00

13:00-14:00

14:00-15:00

Locations: Minda Aquatic Centre, Walsh St, North Brighton SA 5048

Participants: 27 (Open to Autistic individuals aged 14+)

Cost: Free

Community Lifesaver Program

About:

The program will be delivered across six sessions that will each focus on a survival/rescue skill set:

- Session 1: Introduction to water safety

- Session 2: Introduction to stroke development

- Session 3: Water safety and survival skills

- Session 4: Perform basic dry and wet rescue

- Session 5: Learn CPR

- Session 6: Learn First Aid

Duration: 6 weeks

Dates: Every Friday from 2nd May to 6th June 2025

Lesson time: 6:30-7:30pm; 7:30-8:30pm

Locations: The Oaks Swim Centre, 11 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains SA 5086

Participants: 20

Age Requirements: 18+

Cost: Free

Multicultural Aquatic Pathways

The Parks

About:

This 18-month initiative offers participants water safety education, swimming lessons, and CPR and First Aid training, providing them with crucial lifesaving skills. In Stage 2, participants will receive accredited training as Swim Teachers and Pool Lifeguards, offering a holistic pathway into the Aquatic Industry and leading to employment opportunities and professional development. This program will run at various locations across the Adelaide Metro area, targeting 375 participants and impacting thousands of South Australians by tailoring the programs to cultural needs and norms.

Duration: 6 weeks

Dates: Every Tuesday from 29th April to 3rd June 2025

Lesson time: 5:00 pm - 5:45pm; 5:45pm - 6:30pm; 6:30pm - 7:15pm; 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Locations: The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre, 46 Cowan St, Angle Park SA 5010

Participants: 75

Age Requirements: 18-64

Cost: Free

Multicultural Aquatic Pathways

The Oaks Swim Centre

About:

This 18-month initiative offers participants water safety education, swimming lessons, and CPR and First Aid training, providing them with crucial lifesaving skills. In Stage 2, participants will receive accredited training as Swim Teachers and Pool Lifeguards, offering a holistic pathway into the Aquatic Industry and leading to employment opportunities and professional development. This program will run at various locations across the Adelaide Metro area, targeting 375 participants and impacting thousands of South Australians by tailoring the programs to cultural needs and norms.

Duration: 6 weeks

Dates: Every Tuesday from 29th April to 3rd June 2025

Lesson time: 6:30-7:15pm; 7:15-8:00pm; 8:00-8:45pm (45 minutes each lesson)

Locations: The Oaks Swim Centre, 11 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains SA 5086

Participants: 75

Age Requirements: 18-64

Cost: Free

Beach Smarts For Life

Water Safety Education Program—2025

About:

"Beach Smart for Life" program, which focuses on enhancing water safety knowledge among Chinese international students in Australia. Supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, this program includes water survival skills, CPR training, and beach safety sessions. Our goal is to recruit 100 Chinese Australian participants for each program delivery, fostering a deeper connection to water safety in multicultural communities.

Participants will enjoy free lunch and snacks, receive exclusive merchandise and gift bags, and earn an accredited CPR certification upon completion of the program.

Date: Saturday 1st of November 2025

Time: 9am-5pm

Location: iSwim @ Immanuel, Glenelg Surf Life Saving

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM – Welcome & Program Overview

• 10:00 AM – Pool Safety

• 11:00 AM – CPR Training

• 2:00 PM – Rescues

• 3:00 PM – Beach Safety

Participants：100

Cost: Free

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