A ground-breaking, culturally sensitive lifesaver training program culminated at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday morning, 31 July, with a group of Muslim men completing training for their Bronze Medallions and becoming fully fledged volunteer lifesavers.
Lifesaving Reimagined at State Conference
More than 300 representatives from the state’s 129 surf clubs and 11 branches have re-defined what Surf Life Saving looks like in the future, how it can evolve to meet the needs of members and the community as the largest volunteer emergency service in NSW.
Pool Champs Unveils New and Established Stars
The state’s swimming future is in safe hands after nearly 250 surf club associated athletes demonstrated their technical skills in the pool at the 2022 Surf Life Saving NSW Pool Rescue Championships at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy.
Rock Fishing Program Announced to Reduce Deaths
A first in a targeted program to address rockfishing deaths, the NSW Government is partnering with Surf Life Saving NSW to rollout a complete package of safety workshops, multicultural resources and free lifejackets.
Hazardous Surf For Northern NSW
With hazardous weather conditions forecast to impact parts of northern NSW over the coming days, Surf Life Saving NSW is urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the coastline.
NSW Rescue Boat Team Eyeing National Success
The NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat team is preparing to mix it with the best this weekend when the Australian and Interstate IRB Championships kick off at Mollymook from 21-24 July.
Festival Goers Urged to Observe Beach Safety
A perfect storm is brewing on the Far North Coast of NSW with music fans and holidaymakers set to descend on Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass just as hazardous surf conditions are expected to hit the region. Surf Life Saving NSW has a simple message; swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled location.
Lifesaving Skills on Show as Pool Rescue Championships Returns
Nearly 250 athletes from 25 surf life saving clubs across the state will tussle for top honours at the NSW Pool Rescue Championships at Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre on the Central Coast this weekend.
‘Grumpy’ Gone Too Soon
Many surf lifesavers on the Far South Coast have remembered and acknowledged the impact of Batemans Bay SLSC Life Member, Tony Vella, who unfortunately passed away on Saturday 2 July, aged 64.