Young Swim Brothers Graduate as Surf Lifesavers

In a state and national first, a group of young participants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities – many of them teenagers – have completed their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and become fully fledged volunteer lifesavers through a culturally sensitive training program at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club.

Wild Weather and Hazardous Surf to Hit NSW Coastline

NSW beaches are expected to be far too dangerous for coastal activities over the coming days, with lifesavers issuing a warning to rock fishers, swimmers and boaters to stay away from the coastline.

Mid North Receives Flood of Support from Volunteer Lifesavers

Surf lifesavers from across the state have responded to the extreme weather event which affected the Mid North Coast in May, lending support to NSW SES and other emergency service agencies in rendering assistance to flood-ravaged communities in the area.

Northern Roving Patrol Leading the Way

The incredible efforts of a select group of volunteers, known as the North Coast Roving Patrol team, have helped the regional Branch to maintain a high standard of lifesaving on local beaches throughout the season.

Partnership Expands Drone Operations Out of Sight

The exciting future of drone operations in emergency response continues to evolve, with a partnership between Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) exploring a series of short and long-term goals for the lifesaving technology.

Lifesaving Tech Upgrade to Improve Surf Emergency Response

Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations Centre (SOC) is proud to officially be connected to a statewide emergency management messaging system which allows for internal information sharing and requests for assistance between key rescue and response agencies in NSW.

Lifesavers Prepared for Increased Risk this New Year

Despite predictions of possible ‘unsettled weather’ across parts of coastal NSW to end 2024, volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards are remaining vigilant ahead of what has traditionally proven one of the most challenging and dangerous times of the year.

Lifesavers Urge Beachgoers: ‘Make Safety a Priority This Holiday Season’

With the holiday season upon us and hundreds of thousands of beachgoers set to visit the coastline, volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards are reminding the public that alcohol and the ocean never mix and the safest place for them this summer is at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags.

Important Late Rescue at Palm Beach

It’s the time of day that you expect to be packing up and heading home after a day volunteering on the beach, but surprisingly frequently, it’s at that exact time when you are called into action.

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