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Lifesavers Bringing CPR Training to Your Living Room

In a first, Surf Life Saving NSW has launched a ground-breaking online CPR training program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact more people are working, exercising and socialising at home due to social distancing measures.

Season Thanks to Volunteers and Lifeguards

The 2019/20 Surf Life Saving season has been one of the most challenging we have seen – following the catastrophic bushfires impacting coastal communities across the state, followed by storms and floods, and now we are all feeling the impacts of social distancing and an early end to the season.

Navy Dynamic Duo – Protecting Australians On and Off the Beach

Many of those who keep our beaches safe as volunteer surf lifesavers also defend our country as members of the Australian Defence Force. This ANZAC Day, we thank them for their service.

Original Yellow Wiggle Promotes Safe CPR During COVID-19 Crisis

Surf Life Saving NSW has teamed up with the original “Yellow Wiggle”, Greg Page, to launch a new video demonstrating safe cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Double Rock Fisher Tragedy at Sydney Blackspot

The body of a rock fisher, missing since late Friday afternoon, has been recovered in a joint search and rescue operation between Surf Lifesavers, Police and Marine Rescue.

Lifesavers Donate Protective Masks to Fire and Rescue NSW

Surf Life Saving NSW recently donated personal protective equipment (PPE) masks to Fire and Rescue NSW for use by frontline personnel who are at risk of being exposed to the Coronavirus.

Off Duty Lifesavers Win Award for Bronte Mass Rescue

A mass rescue that was described as incredible and heroic, has won lifesavers James and Kirsty McLennan a Rescue of the Month Award for saving the lives of nine people who were caught in the notorious Bronte Beach rip and swept hundreds of metres out to sea.