Pool party safety helper

Who’s watching the water?

Nominate one responsible adult, remove distractions and rotate deliberately. Never assume somebody else is watching.

An attentive Pool Watcher supervising three children swimming safely in a backyard pool — One named adult. Eyes on the water. No distractions.

Current Water Watcher

Ready when your watcher is

15:00

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Watcher checklist

✓Stay within arm’s reach of young children.
✓Keep your eyes on the water, not your phone.
✓Avoid alcohol while you are on duty.
✓Hand over directly to the next named adult.
✓Keep the pool gate closed and remove climbable objects.
✓Know where emergency equipment and a phone are located.

Official Royal Life Saving advice →

This timer is only a reminder. It does not replace constant active adult supervision, a compliant pool barrier, CPR knowledge or emergency action. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).