Reports & Publications

SurfLIFE Magazine Issue 40 – September 2019

In this edition we feature the inaugural Surf Life Saving Day event at NSW Parliament House, the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rubber Duckie (IRB) and the launch of our new podcast series. We celebrate the achievements of our wonderful volunteer surf lifesavers who were recently nominated for Australian of the Year Awards and we congratulate five new life members. We also look at the national award-wining rescues, performed by a group of off-duty lifesavers, at Seven Mile Beach near Forster. 

2019 National Coastal Safety Report

The National Coastal Safety Report provides a detailed analysis of annual and long-term coastal drowning deaths.

SurfLIFE Magazine Issue 39 – May 2019

In this edition, we bring the Australian beach culture and colour to the city as the official charity partner of the 2019 Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. We explore the significant impact drones are having on our search and rescue and beach surveillance capabilities. We also look back at the successful mass rescue of 40 people at North Cronulla in February and the impressive efforts of two young lifesavers who didn’t hesitate to assist a swimmer in distress. 

SurfLIFE Magazine Issue 38 – December 2018

In this edition of SurfLIFE, we celebrate a new partnership with Qantas, helping us spread beach safety messages to tourists and international visitors and the launch of Surf Life Saving’s rip safety campaign urging people to stop, look and plan before entering the water. 

2018 Surf Life Saving NSW Annual Report

The 111th Annual Report for Surf Life Saving New South Wales details the achievements and performance of the organisation for 2017–18 and highlights the scope of our activities. Over 75,000 members, including almost 20,000 active patrolling members worked together to achieve the key goals of saving lives, creating great Australians and building better communities. 

SurfLIFE Magazine Issue 37 – September 2018

In this edition of SurfLIFE, we acknowledge the collective efforts of our clubs and members, who raised much needed funds for our country mates, celebrate brave rescues performed by our volunteers and congratulate Australia’s oldest active lifesaver as he settles into retirement.