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#LWP // Embarking on a lifesaving journey shouldn`t be hindered by financial barriers.

To ease some of the burden, Lifesavers with Pride created the Proud Beaches Scholarship, a remarkable opportunity for members of the LGBTQIA+ community across Australia to complete lifesaver training and dive headfirst into your lifesaving aspirations.

Contact @lifesaverswithpride today for more information.

Apply today 🔗 in bio

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#MYSURFLIFE // The first weekend back on patrol may not have been the perfect warm weather we would have liked, but our lifesavers still enjoyed getting back on the beach.

First patrolling weekend stats:
🏊 7 Rescues
⛑️ 60 First Aid
🚑 1 NSW Ambo Call Outs
☎️ 23 Emergency Response Calls

Find your nearest patrolled location this summer by downloading the BeachSafe app

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#PUBLICSAFETY // Have you heard? The Public Safety Standard Operating Procedures have been updated and moved online!

Brush up on all the things you need to know before patrols start tomorrow 🔗 in bio

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#SURFSPORTS // In case you missed it, we recently released the 2023/24 NSW Surf Sports Event Calendar. This year is shaping up to be a good one!

Download your copy here 🔗 in bio

Note: Calendar is subject to change ...

#MYSURFLIFE // How good is this shot from @bulli_slsc! We cannot wait for weekends like this in the coming months

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#RUOKDAY // Today is R U Ok? Day. It’s a day to remind people to think about those around them and speak up if they don’t seem themselves.

Sadly, surf lifesavers are often first responders to some devastating scenes on our coastline. It is important to check on each other both in and after these moments, not just on days like today but everyday.

A lifesaving conversation is as simple as 4 steps:
1. Ask R U Ok?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in

A simple question could change a life. Start a conversation today 🔗 in bio and stories

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#MEDIA // Yesterday we took a trip up to the Lower North Coast to help shoot some recruitment material for the upcoming season. We were joined by seven passionate members who are keen to share their beautiful coastline with some new volunteers.

Many of our small and regional clubs are struggling for numbers this year, so it is hoped this campaign will help encourage locals to pull on the red and yellow and lend a hand.

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#NDR23 // Royal Life Saving, in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia, has today released their 2023 National Drowning Report.

“Drowning deaths in coastal environments including beaches, ocean/harbour locations, and off rocks decreased by nine per cent compared to the previous year, although sadly there were 125 coastal drowning deaths recorded, three per cent above the 10-year average,” Surf Life Saving Australia, Chief Executive Officer, Adam Weir said.

Sadly, 48 of NSW`s 102 drowning deaths were at coastal and ocean locations.

Read the full report 🔗 in bio and stories

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#MYSURFLIFE // We are this excited to be two weeks out from the beginning of the 2023/24 Patrol Season!

Make sure you and your club are ready for the upcoming season by completing your online skills maintenance and attending your proficiency.

We can`t wait to see you on the beach this summer 🔴🟡

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