Message from the President

Royal Life Saving NT is focused on its purpose of preventing loss of life and injury in the aquatic environment and promoting safe participation in water related pursuits. It continues to strengthen in every facet of its operations and is fortunate to be supported by fantastic people. Throughout the 2020/2021 year an amazing 27,298 certificates, including 14,227 from the Swim and Survive program and 13,071 training certificates, were issued.

The NT has proven its capacity as the peak body for water safety training and education in the Territory and remains committed to its cause of drowning prevention. We have a very focussed strategic plan, “Our People, Our Lifestyle, Our Water 2018-2022”, that outlines our purpose over the next four years. Our organisation continues to build strong community relationships that ensure courses, programs and drowning prevention strategies are delivered to communities throughout the NT whether they are in urban, rural or remote areas.

I am also pleased to advise that the NT also continues to forge strong partnerships with industry and works in collaboration with Pool Managers; the Government through the Departments of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Local Government, Health, Aboriginal Affairs, Territory Families and Education; the Education Sector through Primary, Middle, Senior and Pre-schools; with like training providers such as AUSTSWIM; and with the community through health promotion initiatives and community development programs.

On behalf of Royal Life Saving NT, I sincerely thank the following people for their support in 2020/2021: ▶ The Patrons of the Society, Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO. Administrator of the Northern Territory and & Mr Craig O’Halloran ▶ The Honourable Ken Wyatt AM, MP, Minister for Indigenous Affairs ▶ Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Federal Member for Solomon ▶ The Hon. Kate Worden, Northern Territory Minister for Sport ▶ The Hon. Lauren Moss, Northern Territory Minister for Education ▶ The Hon. Natasha Fyles, Northern Territory Minister for Health ▶ The Board of Directors, Members and Volunteers for their outstanding commitment ▶ The NT Branch staff, swimming teachers and trainers who are all committed to the Society’s teachings, future directions and to making a difference in our community ▶ Royal Life Saving Australia and Branches across Australia for strong working relationships that support our commitment to water safety and safe aquatic sport and recreation.

I look forward to continuing to strengthen partnerships to ensure that the work of Royal Life Saving NT is delivered for the benefit of all Territorians.

Yours in Lifesaving,