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ACADEMY
Masterclasses
Industry-leading masterclasses designed to strengthen capability in safety, risk management, and sustainability.

Leadership and Mentoring
Structured leadership programs and mentoring opportunities that help emerging and experienced professionals strengthen leadership, communication, and career growth.

Networking and Industry Events
Professional networking opportunities, forums, and events that connect industry leaders and practitioners to share ideas, insights, and best practice.

DiSC® & Catalyst™ Tools
Behavioural profiling and workplace learning tools that improve communication, teamwork, leadership effectiveness, and organisational culture.

Academy
The Academy provides professional development, leadership training, and industry learning opportunities designed specifically for the aquatic, recreation, safety, and community sectors.
SERVICES
Safety Assessments
We conduct safety assessments to identify risks, benchmark performance and prioritise improvements.
Incident Investigations
We provide ICAM-based investigations and advice to identify root causes and strengthen safety systems.
Secret Swimmers
We deliver Secret Swimmer assessments to independently evaluate supervision and strengthen compliance.
In Service Training and Exercises
We deliver practical training to strengthen emergency response, reinforce procedures and build staff confidence.
Drowning Prevention Planning
We facilitate evidence-based Drowning Prevention Plans that identify risks and guide coordinated action.
Infrastructure and Design Consultancy
We design safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.
Services
Drowning Prevention Australia works with governments, industry and communities to reduce drowning risk through expert safety services and targeted prevention initiatives.
PLATFORMS
Our Platforms
An integrated digital ecosystem delivering assessment, operational management, and independent audit solutions to improve safety, compliance, and performance across aquatic facilities.
Assessment Manager
A digital platform for managing assessments across WH&S, Sustainability and Child Safety through reporting and improvement tracking.

Help Centre
Access platform guides, tutorials, FAQs, and support resources to help users navigate and use our digital platforms with confidence.

Facility Manager
A digital platform for managing aquatic facility operations, including risk, incidents, assets, maintenance, supervision, and daily operations.

Product Updates
Stay informed with the latest platform enhancements, new features, system improvements, and upcoming releases.

Audit Manager
A digital platform for managing audits, inspections, and compliance reviews through streamlined reporting, evidence collection, and action tracking.

Toolkits
Resources that support safety, compliance and implementation of WH&S, Child Safety, Aquatic Safety and Sustainability in Facilities
ABOUT
Our safety experts work alongside our software platform to help you embed safety in a way that’s practical, scalable, and tailored to your needs.
About DPA
Discover how Drowning Prevention Australia helps business thrive
Contact Us
Get in touch to strengthen safety and performance
Our Approach
Discover why maturity matters and how our innovative approach sets us apart from others
Help Centre
How-to guides, tutorials, and support articles to help you use aquaticfacilitymanager.

Secret Swimmers

We deliver Secret Swimmer assessments to independently evaluate supervision and strengthen compliance.

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Overview

Independent observation provides valuable insight into real-world supervision performance and customer safety experience. Drowning Prevention Australia delivers Secret Swimmer assessments using trained assessors to evaluate supervision systems, staff attentiveness and safety communication in live operating environments.

Assessments focus on scanning effectiveness, positioning, patron engagement and hazard visibility. Findings provide objective performance insights and targeted improvement actions.

Assessing lifeguard scanning, positioning, patron surveillance, proactive intervention and the practical application of supervision systems during normal operations.

Aquatic Supervision

Reviewing patron interaction, staff responsiveness, communication, safety messaging and the overall experience from the perspective of a facility user.

Customer Experience

Evaluating the presentation, visibility and readiness of key facility areas, including entry, accessibility, cleanliness and amenities.

Facility Presentation

Delivering structured reports outlining strengths, risks and improvement priorities.

Performance Reporting & Insights

Our Services

Our Secret Swimmer Program provides real-time, confidential and improvement-focused assessments of aquatic facility operations. The program can assess three key components collectively or individually

Why Partner with Drowning Prevention Australia

We bring nationally recognised expertise in aquatic safety and risk management. Our advice is independent, practical and grounded in real-world operational experience.

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Ready to Raise the Bar?

Start assessing today to unlock meaningful insights, track your progress, and deliver safer, more inclusive aquatic services.

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