News

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.

Camden Haven Ready for Bumper Summer

Surf lifesavers across the state play an invaluable role in keeping local communities safe, and perhaps that’s felt most strongly in our regions.

Coastal Safety the Priority as Lifesavers Return to Beach

Beachgoers into the summer have 21,000 more reasons to smile as Surf Life Saving NSW’s active core of volunteer lifesavers returned to our beaches on Saturday 28 September, marking the start of the 2024/25 patrolling season.

Report Shows Increased Drownings in NSW

Coastal drowning deaths and drownings in total in NSW are up for the 2023-24 year, detailed in the National Drowning Report released on Tuesday 20 August.

History of the Awards – Lifesaving

At the core of the mission of our membership is saving lives – the ultimate aim of what all the training, education and dedication represents when we hit the beach.

Hazardous Surf Sparks Safety Message in Busy Off Season

With hazardous weather conditions forecast continuing to batter parts of southern NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW is urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the coastline. 

New Beacons for Safer Coasts

Surf Life Saving NSW with support from the NSW Government has completed the installation of eight new Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) in key coastal blackspots.

Volunteer Patrols Finish After Huge Season

Surf Life Saving NSW wishes to thank its active volunteer patrol force of more than 20,000 statewide, as well as their Australian Lifeguard Service counterparts, as another testing season comes to an end.