Kids Alive Do the Five Events

Don't miss out on the exciting events happening at Kids Alive Do the Five! Each year we operate a number of water safety educational events and campaigns.

You can get involved by sharing our vital safety information and hosting a local event. 

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Mood Food and Kids Alive

Healthy food fuels healthy swimmers!

Kids Alive has partnered with Mood Food Nutrition, two Australian dietitians passionate about gut, brain, and mental health, to share the Mood Food Cookbook. Download now for FREE

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Swim into Summer

"Swim Into Summer with Kids Alive" is not just a campaign; it's a call to action.


Its goal is to guarantee that every child under five in Australia can learn swimming as an essential life skill, setting the stage for a safe and fun summer by the water. We are dedicated to making water safety education both engaging and accessible to everyone.

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The Heart Beat Club

Join The Heart Beat Club and gain life-saving skills for helping babies and toddlers in emergency situations.

Our 1-hour online training, created by Royal Life Saving Society WA and Kids Alive, teaches resuscitation and first aid techniques. 

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Spring Safe Storytime

Did you know children under 5 are most at risk of drowning—especially around the home?
Join us for a fun, FREE Spring Safe Storytime session with Kids Alive! Perfect for kids under 5, this event blends storytime with important safety lessons in a playful way.

Check Your Pool Gate

Let’s Talk Pool Safety This Summer!

Summer is when Aussie families spend more time in the water and when drowning risks are at their highest. That’s why Kids Alive is again partnering with D&D Technologies to support Check Your Pool Gate Month.

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Watch Your Mate

The Watch Your Mate Medal Awards aims to honour local legends of swim safety and acknowledge them as a shining example for others, and beacon of security in our communities.


The program is an opportunity to spotlight an everyday water safety hero or organisation.

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Couch Concerts

Gather the family around the TV and enjoy one of our thrilling family fun videos. Discover water safety while relaxing in the comfort of your home with our Couch Concerts.


Whether it's learning how to swim safely, understanding the importance of life jackets, or recognizing signs of water distress, our Couch Concerts make it easy for the whole family to learn together.

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