Several NSW volunteer surf lifesavers have seen a wonderful 2022/23 season rewarded at a national level, taking out categories including the blue-ribbon DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year award at the 2023 SLSA Awards of Excellence in Sydney.
Celebrating 30 Years of Surf Safety in the Bush
Surf Life Saving NSW’s flagship educational program, Beach to Bush, has hit the road again for 2023, with nearly 50 volunteer lifesavers heading inland to promote surf safety to primary school students across regional and rural NSW.
Search Continues for Missing Swimmer
The search for a missing swimmer at Fairy Meadow in the Illawarra has continued after the man was initially reported as in distress just after 6.30pm on 29 October.
Drone Racing Day to Launch Innovative New Degree
Students from years 9 through 12 across Sydney will have the opportunity to experience drone flight in an exhilarating setting next month, with the University of NSW’s School of Aviation and the Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service (AUAVS) teaming up for a Drone Racing Day in Moore Park.
Five Surf Finalists in NSW Sports Awards
Surf Life Saving NSW will have representation across five categories – the most of any single organisation – when the 2023 NSW Sports Awards is hosted in Sydney in November.
Nippers Hit the Beach for New Season
Children aged five through to 14 are hitting the beach again to take part in vital surf safety lessons as the flagship Surf Life Saving program, Nippers, kicks off across the state.
Academy Program to Foster Athlete Development in NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW has announced the establishment of five regional Surf Sport Academies which will seek to underpin future athlete and coach development in NSW in a first-of-its-kind program within the movement.
Flags Up as Volunteer Lifesavers Return to Beaches
More than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers will begin patrols today on beaches across the state. The NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib took part in a symbolic raising of the red and yellow flags at Maroubra Beach this morning, marking the start of the Surf Life Saving season.
Lifesaving 24 Hour Row Building Mental Fitness
Thousands of Australians are preparing to embark on the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness by keeping their rowing machines moving for 24 hours at surf clubs, gyms and schools.