The Australian Lifeguard Service and Surf Life Saving NSW are partnering with TAFE NSW to deliver important beach safety programs to migrant students throughout the state’s north.
Surf Lifesavers Join Bushfire Efforts
Widespread bushfires raging in many parts of NSW over the last week have mobilised Surf Life Saving volunteers and surf clubs up and down the coast to respond and support local communities.
Schoolies Week Revellers Reminded to Be Beach Safe
As thousands of NSW Year 12 graduates make their final preparations for the traditional Schoolies week, which officially kicks off from Saturday, surf lifesavers are again issuing a warning to those looking to cool off during the celebrations; alcohol, drugs and the ocean are a dangerous combination.
A Sea of Red and Yellow Floods NSW Parliament House
Visitors to NSW Parliament House on Wednesday could have been forgiven for thinking they’d stepped onto a beach, as a large group of the state’s top volunteer surf lifesavers, wearing their iconic red and yellow patrol uniforms, gathered to celebrate the first ever Surf Life Saving Day.
NSW Announces Four Teams For New Super Surf Series
Surf Life Saving Australia’s summer of surf sports will kick into a new gear on December 1 at Bulli NSW with the first round of the Super Surf Teams League.
NSW Lifesavers Honoured at Australian Awards
NSW lifesavers have once again dominated the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence across four categories including the prestigious DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year.
Surf Life Saving NSW Announces New Life Members
At the recent Surf Life Saving NSW Annual General Meeting, five long-serving volunteer surf lifesavers were elevated to the distinguished position of NSW Life Member.
Volunteer Surf Lifesavers Recognised in Australia Day Awards
Two Sydney-based volunteer surf lifesavers have been recognised in the NSW Australia Day 2020 Awards.
Jetski Drivers in High Demand
Rescue Water Craft (Jetskis) are becoming an increasingly important asset in modern surf lifesaving operations. Their considerable speed and agility in the surf - and the fact they can be crewed by a single driver - makes them ideally suited to coastal emergencies requiring fast responses.