Swim, Survive and Stay Alive

> What is SWIM KIDS OPERATION 10,000?
> How is UNCLE TOBYS and ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY involved?
> How will children be selected to receive the FREE swim and survive lessons?
> How will my donation/ funds raised be used?
> What is SWIM KIDS?
> What is Swim and Survive?

What is SWIM KIDS OPERATION 10,000?
Swim Kids Operation 10,000 is a fundraising campaign developed by Uncle Tobys to help the Royal Life Saving Society raise awareness and funds to provide FREE Swim and Survive lessons for 10,000 children who would otherwise miss out.

Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in children aged 0-4 years. More than 50 children between the ages of 0-17 drown in Australia every year, highlighting the importance of swimming and water safety education for all Australian children. While many children are learning these skills, alarminlgy thousands of Australian children are missing out because of a lack of access or through financial disadvantage.

Research shows that children are most likely to miss out on swimming lessons if they come from lower socio-economic and disadvantaged areas, Indigenous communities, some multi-cultural backgrounds or if they live in rural and remote locations. These children are the focus of Swim Kids Operation 10,000 which aims to raise money to fund Swim and Survive lessons for 10,000 less fortunate children.

Donate Today to help us help provide FREE swim and survive lessons to less fortunate Aussie kids.

How is UNCLE TOBYS and ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY involved?
UNCLE TOBYS has been proudly supporting Royal Life Saving Society – Australia since 2009, to help prevent the drowning deaths of children. As a major partner of the Swim and Survive program UNCLE TOBYS is working together with Royal Life Saving Society – Australia to help teach Aussie kids to Swim and Survive and raise the importance of water safety with parents.

UNCLE TOBYS has provided cash donations and other in kind support such as much needed advertising for the cause and the use of Australian Swimming Champions such as Grant Hackett and Eamon Sullivan to create awareness and engage the local community.

In 2012, we are asking the community to help us raise much needed funds for Royal Life Saving Society – Australia to enable them to provide FREE Swim and Survive lessons to children that would otherwise miss out.

Our aim is to provide 10,000 FREE Swim and Survive courses (1 Term) in 2012.
Parents are also encouraged to join other parents on www.facebook.com/swimkidsoz to help promote the importance of swimming and water safety education for all Australian children.

Donate Today to help us help provide FREE swim and survive lessons to less fortunate Aussie kids.

How will children be selected to receive the FREE swim and survive lessons?
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia will engage with local children’s charities like Barnardos Australia, to help identify the children who will be provided with FREE Swim and Survive lessons.

Meet Charbel, 6 years of age learning to swim and be safe in the water for the first time thanks to SWIM KIDS Operation 10,000

This is the story of Charbel. The first child be given the opportunity to learn to swim and survive through SWIM KIDS Operation 10,000. Charbel, who is 6 years old was unable to swim and had a deep fear of the water. Join Charbel as he is mentored by Olympic champion and UNCLE TOBYS Ambassador Grant Hackett on a journey towards learning to swim and being safe in the water. Witness the impact this journey has had on Charbel, and those around him. Click through to watch the whole story. Swim and Survive lessons have been provided by Royal Life Saving-Australia with the support of UNCLE TOBYS.

Our aim is to provide FREE Swim and Survive courses (1 Term) in 2012 to 10,000 kids like Charbel –who would otherwise miss out. Donate Today to help us help provide FREE swim and survive lessons to less fortunate Aussie kids.

How will my donation/ funds raised be used?
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia will utilise the funds to provide FREE or subsidised Swim and Survive lessons to less fortunate children.
As a guide:

• $5 provides a Swim and Survive lesson for a less fortunate child
• $20 provides a child’s Swim Kit of goggles, swim cap and kickboard
• $50 donation provides a 10-week (1 Term) Swim and Survive course for once child
• $300 provides an accreditation course for a Swim and Survive Instructor in a rural or remote location

Donate Today to help us help provide FREE swim and survive lessons to less fortunate Aussie kids.

What is SWIM KIDS?
SWIM KIDS is an initiative of UNCLE TOBYS supported by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia designed to provide parents with the information, knowledge and tools they need to help teach their kids to swim safely. Parents are encouraged to visit www.swimkids.com.au and join other parents on www.facebook.com/swimkidsoz to find out how they can help reduce child drowning.
The site includes:

• A Swim School and Pool Locator of Royal Life Saving Society – Australia associated facilities. Find a Swim and Survive Swim School in your area by submitting your postcode.
• FREE Swim and Survive Water Safety Lessons (video snap shots, featuring Olympic Swimming Champions Grant Hackett and Eamon Sullivan
• Fun and safe water safety games to play with the family
• Water safety and swimming tips for Mum’s and Dad’s wishing to learn more about how to keep their kids water safe

What is Swim and Survive?
Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative of Royal Life Saving- Australia that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity. The skills and knowledge learnt in the Swim and Survive program offer a level of protection, by providing children with solid foundation skills in swimming, survival and basic rescue. To find out more about swim and survive click here http://www.swimandsurvive.com.au/

To find a swim school that runs swim and survive course near you visit our SWIM KIDS swim school locator