Watch Around Water - It's Everyone's Responsibility!
Watch Around Water is a comprehensive program which addresses the misconception by many parents that the supervision of young children is the sole responsibility of the lifeguards when visiting public aquatic facilities. The program was developed by the aquatics industry for the aquatics industry and was launched in 2004. Now, there are over 50 accredited centres throughout Western Australia. The success of the program has led to its expansion with over 30 accredited centres in NSW, Northern Territory, Victoria and South Australia.
  “Competent lifeguards acting responsibly should provide an important safety feature, but they are not intended to and cannot be expected to replace the close supervision of parents and teachers which is required for many children” – WA State Coroner

 Why does the aquatics industry need Watch Around Water?

1.  The lack of parental supervision of young children in aquatic facilities and the reliance on lifeguards by parents to supervise has been an issue of concern amongst the aquatics industry for some time and continues to be.

2.  Lack of supervision has been identified as a major contributing factor in the majority of drowning deaths and near-drowning incidents involving young children at public aquatic facilities

staff in dealing with unsupervised children

• Section 7.9 Minimum Entry Age – children under the age of 10 will not be permitted entry unless
• under the supervision of a person 16 years or older.

• Reduction in implementation and running costs
• Develops consistency across the industry – improve chances of long term behaviour change
• amongst parents of young children

How can I get involved?

All you need to do is complete the Watch Around Water Registration Form, read through and sign the centre agreement then send both off to:

Lauren Nimmo

Royal Life Saving Society

PO Box 28, Floreat Forum WA 6014

Phone: (08) 9383 8200

Fax: (08) 9383 9922

IT’S THAT EASY!

 What do I get for becoming and accredited centre?

As a registered Watch Around Water centre you will receive:  

1. Accreditation as a Watch Around Water centre

1. Education resources (posters, wristbands, signage, stickers, lifeguard prompt cards, parent
information  cards, PA announcements)

1. Access to large scale promotional resources (underwater sign and pull up banners)

1. Access to all program artwork

1. Professional Development training for managers and staff (conducted on site)

1. Assistance to generate local media

1. Support from RLS and LIWA Aquatics

Pricing Structure

 For more information on the Watch Around Water program please contact Lauren Nimmo on (08) 9383 8200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it