Be A Mermate Campaign

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Mermates don't let mates make risky decisions!

Be a ledge, keep your mates from the edge

  • Be a Mermate and rethink risky behaviour around water.

Stop, scan, swim

  • Stay alive, look before you dive. Know the water you're in.
  • Be aware of your surroundings – always check the water before you jump in.
  • Make sure you know the conditions and what hazards could be lurking beneath the surface.

Don't drink and sink

  • Mixing alcohol and swimming is never a good idea.

Wait for a mate

  • Stay safe, not solo. Always swim with someone else – never swim alone, and definitely never swim after drinking alcohol.

000 & CPR = YAY! Death = Not Yay.

  • If you or a mate are in trouble, call triple zero (000) straight away.
  • Make sure you know what to do in an emergency. Learn basic first aid and CPR – it can save lives.


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Swim Teacher by Royal Life Saving

Introducing our new Swim Teacher course!

This course will give you the qualifications to begin teaching swim classes in Australia.

Start your new career and enjoy flexible schedules, rewarding teaching environments and good pay. Enrol now!

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