Hot weather and large crowds at our beaches on Boxing Day saw volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards perform a staggering 348 rescues across the state.
Lifesavers Smashed as Hot Weather Brings Christmas Celebrations to the Coast
Successful resuscitations in the Illawarra and on the Northern Beaches, and a unique rescue in which a member of the public engaged the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre (SOC) during a double rescue on the Mid North Coast have highlighted a very busy Christmas Day on our beaches for volunteer lifesavers.
Lifesavers Ask for Extra Surf Smarts as Christmas Break Begins
Volunteer lifesavers are encouraging holiday beachgoers to heed the warning signs from last summer and swim between the flags at a patrolled beach this summer.
Funding Boost Supports SLS Flood Response
A $200 million funding commitment by the NSW Government will see Surf Life Saving NSW, along with the state’s other volunteer and emergency service organisations, receive additional budget to aid existing and future disaster response efforts.
Drones are key to shark management
The importance of Surf Life Saving NSW UAVs has been acknowledged with a further funding commitment for the vital public safety program.
NSW Lifesavers Stand Out in Rescue Medal Honours
21 NSW volunteer surf lifesavers are among a list of 36 nationally to be recognised by Surf Life Saving Australia with a SLSA Rescue Medal in recognition of their outstanding rescue efforts and commitment to keeping Australia’s coastline safe.
Future Leaders Named for National Program
Six Surf Life Saving NSW members have been selected among a group of 24 of the country’s up-and-coming young leaders in lifesaving to take part in the annual National Leadership College to be held in Sydney in January 2023.
NSW Surf Athletes Claim Iron Series Opener
There’s no rest for the wicked over the Christmas break with NSW athletes, Lizzie Welborn and Jackson Borg looking to build on their Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Iron Series opening weekend success with fierce and uncompromising holiday training schedules ahead of Round 3 and 4 in the new year.
Ingenia Continues Support for NSW Lifesavers
Ingenia Holiday Parks has extended its partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW for a further two years, supporting surf safety programs and volunteer events.