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.

Response Times Improved by Regional Storage Hub

Batemans Bay SLSC on the Far South Coast can now access a crucial outpost at South Durras to the north, to improve response time to remote incidents and help save lives ahead of what is forecast to be a challenging summer weather-wise.

Rock Fishing Safety Program to Return Bigger and Better

Surf Life Saving NSW’s highly successful rock fishing safety and skills program, Gone Fishing will return in 2025, with funding from the NSW Government allowing for the rollout of phase two which will target at-risk communities with a complete package of critical safety workshops, multicultural resources and free lifejackets.

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