Cultural Diversity, Safety and Inclusion in Aquatics and Lifesaving

This course is designed to strengthen cultural awareness and support respectful, effective engagement with multicultural communities at aquatic facilities and in swimming and lifesaving programs. 
The modules cover cultural differences and similarities, cross-cultural communication, cultural adaptation, cultural safety and population trends and their impact in Australia. Individuals doing the course will gain practical skills and culturally specific knowledge for use in the workplace and everyday life. 
There are 6 modules in total and it should take around two hours to complete.  Modules 1-5 were developed by SBS, whereas module 6 was developed by Royal Life Saving and contextualises key information to aquatic facilities and swimming and lifesaving programs. 
 

1. Cultural Diversity Themes (25 min - SBS)
2. Dimensions of Cultural Diversity (25 min - SBS)
3. Cross-Cultural Communication (30 min - SBS)
4. Cultural Adaptation (20 min - SBS)
5. Australia by the Numbers (20 min - SBS)
6. Cultural Safety and Inclusion in Aquatics and Lifesaving (20 min - RLS)

 
The module forms part of Royal Life Saving’s professional development suite for the aquatic industry and can be completed at your own pace. A certificate of completion is issued on successful finish.