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Empowering children with life-saving skills -
so they have the confidence to survive their worst day

SAFETY SKILLS 4 KIDS WORKSHOPS.

WATER SMART. FIRE SAFE. LIFE READY.

Live Learn Survive exists to reduce preventable injury and death by delivering vital water safety, fire safety, first aid and emergency response education to children across Australia.

We focus on reaching children in disadvantaged, regional, remote and Indigenous communities—where access to safety education is often limited or non-existent.

Our workshops are hands-on, inclusive and fun—ensuring children not only understand the risks, but remember the skills. This education has immediate impact: children leave knowing how to help themselves and others from that very day forward

We're not just teaching safety - we're building resilient kids who grow confident young leaders in their homes, schools and communities.

  • In the 5 – 14 year olds age group in Australia, 71% of drownings are boys.

  • Only 9% of 10-year-old children know a rescue skill, only 4% could use such a skill.

The World Health Organisation advise that other than keeping kids away from water the leading point of action is to teach school aged children about water safety.

We teach skills that save lives whilst making learning fun!

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SAFETY SKILLS 4 KIDS WORKSHOP

One Hour - Immediate Life-Saving Impact.

Objective:

Following the workshop Children will be more:

1. Water Smart
2. Fire Safe
3. Life Ready

Content Overview

Our interactive 60-minute workshop gives children the safety skills, confidence, and awareness to help them stay safe, look after their mates, and survive their worst day. Delivered by Co-Founder Trent Maxwell, this high-energy session is packed with interactive scenarios, practical safety tips and unforgettable real-life stories.

Tailored to the age and specific geographical location of each group, the workshop covers:

🌊 Water Safety
From beaches to bathtubs—how to stay safe around all water, understand rips, and respond in emergencies with real-world scenarios and mock rescues.

🔥 Fire Safety
What to do if you see a fire, the role of working smoke alarms, and how to “Get Out & Stay Out.” of a building.

🚑 First Aid & Emergency Response
How to call 000, stay calm, and take action. Kids learn the DRSABCD approach, CPR basics, and how even they can help save a life.

🧠 Resilience & Situational Awareness
How to build confidence, stay aware of their environment, and create smart responses when things go  wrong

🙋‍♂️Meet Maxi
Children get time to ask questions and hear Maxi's inspiring story - from lifeguard trainee to Bondi Rescue star, Firefighter, and Author of the Maxi the Lifeguard series.

Timing:

60 minutes including Q&A

Age Groups:

School Years 1-6 (Ages 6-12)
School Years 7-12 (Ages 12-18)

Immediate Outcomes

After completing the workshop, each child will:

  • Have an increased understanding of water and fire safety risks, to reduce the likelihood of them getting into danger.
  • Have knowledge of basic water, fire and first aid response skills that they can use safely when an emergency event impacts them.
  • Be more confident, prepared and capable in emergency situations at home, school, or in their community.
Further Information:

An engaging, fun workshop based on Maxi's career as an elite Lifeguard, Firefighter and Author of the award-winning Maxi the Lifeguard children’s book series.

The workshop is aligned with the National Curriculum

Topics include:

  1. Water Safety, Health and Physical Education, Recognise situations and opportunities to promote health, safety and wellbeing. (ACPPS006, ACPPS018, ACPPS073, ACPMP088)
    • Beach Safety Education, understanding beach signage and how to stay safe at the beach.
    • Surf Education, recognising a rip, and learning where is it safe to swim?
      scenarios to educate children around water be it at the river, lake or around ANY open water.
    • Survival skills if you find yourself in trouble in open water.
    • Self-Care in the sun, how to look after and protect your health in summer.
    • Fire Safety awareness, what to do if you see a fire and the importance of having smoke alarms and a fire safety plan at home.
    • First Aid introduction and how knowing the first 3 steps of DRS ABCD could mean any child has the potential to help save a life.

  2. Caring for the environment, people use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things.
    (ACSHE022, ACSHE035, ACSSU073, ACSSU094 ACHASSK150)

  3. Relationship Building, Health and Physical Education, Identify and practice strategies to promote health, safety and wellbeing (ACPPS006, ACPPS018, ACPPS036, ACPPS037, ACPPS058, ACPPS059, ACPPS060, ACPMP064, ACPPS074, ACPPS078)
    • The importance of setting goals and being persistent when things do not go to plan.
    • His journey starting as a trainee on the TV show Bondi Rescue, his lifelong dream to become a Firefighter, and how he became an Author.

  4. Question and Answer Session to re-cap learning.

  5. Opportunity for every child to receive the Maxi the Lifeguard fun, educational fictional book.

  6. Additional Book Purchase Options Available.

SCHOOL/LIBRARY AUTHOR TALK

Aligned with English National Curriculum content, Maxi will deliver either an Author Talk or a Fire & Water Safety Talk based on your needs.

Maxi’s talk is interactive, fun and engaging, based on his career as an elite Lifeguard, Firefighter and Author of the award-winning Maxi the Lifeguard children’s book series.

Timing:

60 minutes including Q&A

Age Groups:
School Years 1-6 (Ages 6-12)
School Year 7-12 (Ages 12- 18)

AUTHOR TALK TOPICS INCLUDE:

  1. English, Maxi discusses how authors and illustrators make stories exciting, moving and hold readers interest by developing characters and plot tension. (ACELT1575, ACELT1577, ACELT1581, ACELT1583, ACELA1453, ACELT1594, ACELT1599, ACELT1605, ACELA1518, ACELT1622)
    • How Maxi’s own story influenced the books.
    • Maxi’s own struggles at school and how he was a reluctant reader.
    • The fictional books contain many true facts, and Maxi will share these.
    • Why Maxi felt it important to write the book and pass on his knowledge to children.
    • The importance of setting goals and being persistent when things do not go to plan.

  2. During the talk Maxi will also cover topics relating to the National Curriculum areas of Water Safety, Health and Physical Education, Caring for the Environment and Relationship Building.

    Curriculum areas covered are as per the Safety Workshop content above but in less detail

  3. Question and Answer Session to re-cap learning

  4. Option for children and staff to have photographs with Maxi and get autographs.

  5. Book Signing - Maxi will bring books that are available for purchase on the day, there is an order form that will be sent in advance with booking form.

  6. Additional Book Purchase Options Available.

Get in touch…

To find out more about Live Learn Survive  program go to our Education page or contact us here.
For all other enquiries or if you have a message for Maxi please complete the form below.

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