NSW has recorded a 22% spike in coastal drowning deaths over the 2018-19 year with 44 people tragically drowning along the NSW coast.
Fishermen Rescued From Sinking Boat at Bermagui
Two elderly fishermen are lucky to be alive after their 15-foot power boat sank off Bermagui earlier today. Surf lifesavers were part of a multi-agency response to the emergency situation.
Surf Lifesavers Stuff Surf Boats to Help Farmers
Surf Life Saving NSW has been challenged by Emergency Services Minister David Elliott and NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller to ‘stuff their surf boats’ with donated food to help farmers doing it tough this Christmas.
Surf Life Saving Makes Drone Dream Come True
Bevan Lyons is lucky to be alive. He suffers from a rare respiratory disease and his doctors told him that he wouldn’t live past last Christmas. A year later, he’s proven the experts wrong and thanks to Surf Life Saving NSW, last Sunday Bevan’s dream of becoming a drone pilot and surf lifesaver became reality.
Surf Sports Legend John Holt OAM Inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions
On Monday November 18, John Holt from Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony.
Strategic Leadership Program Participants Announced
The Strategic Leadership Program offers the opportunity for members from all areas of the organisation to participate in a jam-packed weekend of fun and self-development, taking part in a first-of-its-kind leadership program designed to deliver real impact throughout Surf Life Saving NSW.
Top Lifesavers Selected for National Leadership College
Seven NSW surf lifesavers will attend the 2020 Surf Life Saving Australia National Leadership College - the leadership and development program for young leaders.
Hundreds Attend Migrant Beach Safety Days
Over 100 culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community members took part in the third annual family fishing and water safety day at Cronulla and a second program at Cooks Hill SLSC on the weekend.
Holiday Rescues Win Surf Lifesavers Rescue of the Month Award
A group of off-duty surf lifesavers, who emerged as unsung heroes after performing back-to-back rescues at the remote Seven Mile Beach on the NSW Lower North Coast, have won the Rescue of the Month Award from Surf Life Saving NSW.