Surf Life Saving NSW

Surf Life Saving NSW To save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. www.surflifesaving.com.au

As the state's peak water safety and rescue organisation, our mission is simple and hasn’t changed in over 100 years; saving lives, creating great Australians and building better communities.

// There was a huge turnout last week at NSW Parliament where we presented the highlights from the patrol season to ou...
09/06/2026

// There was a huge turnout last week at NSW Parliament where we presented the highlights from the patrol season to our parliamentarians.

Convened by the Chair of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving, Dr Marjorie O’Neill, we celebrated the enormous contribution made by our volunteer lifesavers and reflected on some of the challenges faced by our clubs and members.

SLS continues to enjoy significant bipartisan support and we were thrilled to see so many people pop by our presentation and engage with the incredible work our volunteers do every year in their communities.

// Congratulations to the NSW Surf Life Saving leaders recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for lifetime contribu...
07/06/2026

// Congratulations to the NSW Surf Life Saving leaders recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for lifetime contributions spanning frontline patrols to international leadership.

Receiving an AM for significant service to Surf Life Saving and the community is SLSNSW Life Member and former SLSNSW, Central Coast Branch, and Umina Surf Life Saving Club President, Brett Harrod.

Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) have been awarded to Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Life Members, Peter Kinsey (Long Reef SLSC) and Tracey Lake (Narrabeen Beach SLSC), Malcolm Butterfield of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Nicholas Newton of Merewether SLSC, Dave Torevell of Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, Albert Maxwell of North Bondi SLSC, and Paul Lemmon of Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club.

Also receiving OAMs for service to other fields include Steven Adams, associated with Cooks Hill SLSC, Noline Cornhill, a member at Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club, and Mark Williams, a member at Warriewood SLSC.

Two members have also received the prestigious Emergency Services Medal (ESM) - Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club stalwart, Stuart Harvey and Far North Coast Branch Director of Lifesaving, David Rope.

// The Surf Life Saving Australia Women’s Mentoring Program - cohort 8 is now taking applications. What is it? The Pro...
07/06/2026

// The Surf Life Saving Australia Women’s Mentoring Program - cohort 8 is now taking applications. What is it? The Program supports women in both their volunteer and professional roles, while contributing to SLSA’s 2030
Strategic Priorities by building a stronger and more gender diverse leadership pipeline that better reflects both our nation (51% women) and our movement (45% women).

The is a 12-month online initiative for members aged 16 and above. Each mentee is paired with a mentor from another state or territory, encouraging diverse perspectives, shared experiences, and national connections.

The 2026 Program will commence on 25 August 2026. Throughout the year, mentors and mentees will meet regularly online to discuss goals, leadership challenges, personal growth, and professional development.

Link to apply :: surflifesaving.com.au/members/circulars-memos/circular-85-25-26-slsa-womens-mentoring-program-cohort-8/

// So many people think that it's the "off season" for our lifesavers, but our members spend so much time training and...
06/06/2026

// So many people think that it's the "off season" for our lifesavers, but our members spend so much time training and upskilling especially in the idillic conditions like it was today at Dee Why SLSC.

Over winter new jetski operators will hone their wave and rescue skills to be ready for a busy summer ahead.

"Jetskis or RWCs (Rescue Water Craft) allow lifesavers to rapidly access treacherous areas like rock platforms, shallow waters, and offshore zones," said Dee Why RWC Trainer.

There's red and yellow scattered all over the coastline over the winter period and always welcoming.

#𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚 Dee Why SLSC Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches

// Celebrating 100 years of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club in 2025/26, the Bate Bay club (Bate Bay consists of E...
05/06/2026

// Celebrating 100 years of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club in 2025/26, the Bate Bay club (Bate Bay consists of Elouera, Wanda, North Cronulla, Ceonulla) has built a legacy defined by service, bravery and an unwavering commitment to protecting its community.

Its history and future is marked by the passing of Major James Perryman, who in 1950 lost his life during the successful belt rescue of a 16-year-old girl at their beach. His courage and selflessness remain a cornerstone of the club’s identity.

In a century of existence, the club’s members have conducted 16,000 rescues on North Cronulla Beach and the surrounding coastline and delivered thousands of first aid treatments and preventative actions.

More than 5,000 members have been trained as volunteer lifesavers, while the club’s Nippers program has equipped generations of beachgoers with the skills to confidently navigate the surf.

Two decades later, in 1977, another key pillar of the club’s history was completed. Following a tragic rise in backyard pool drownings, the club taught more than 700 members of the community vital resuscitation skills – a demonstration of the commitment to saving lives beyond the red and yellow flags.

North Cronulla reflects with pride, too, on the 20 members who have been honoured with bravery awards for their service.

// These numbers speak for themselves; 450+ pilots, 85,000+ flights 😮 Our UAV service across the state is huge and it ...
04/06/2026

// These numbers speak for themselves; 450+ pilots, 85,000+ flights 😮 Our UAV service across the state is huge and it is continuing to operate even throughout the winter period with additional locations added between now and August.

What happens when a shark is spotted by a drone pilot? Well, each pilot is logged on as active at their location with the State Operations Centre (SOC) so when they locate a shark they alert the SOC who can then activate appropriate resources and personnel.

// Behind the shot with our incredible Beach events officials. ✨They groom the Flags pit, stay braced for for the tigh...
03/06/2026

// Behind the shot with our incredible Beach events officials. ✨They groom the Flags pit, stay braced for for the tight finishes and endure all weather from extreme heat to cyclonic wind. Their job can be tough but they show up, work together and have some good laughs too - some have become friends for life.

🙏 Thanks to the beach crew, we appreciate you!

// Surf Life Saving NSW actively supports Pride Month and creating an environment that respects all people, because we...
02/06/2026

// Surf Life Saving NSW actively supports Pride Month and creating an environment that respects all people, because we value inclusion across our movement.

We support our LGBTIQA+ members, their allies and are committed to creating spaces where all people feel included.

At SLSNSW, we believe supporting Pride Month is a visible way of reinforcing that commitment, while acknowledging communities that have not always felt equally represented and part of the organisation.

So what can your club do to be visibly inclusive? Be kind, change visibly, show that your club supports inclusion around the the club building and online, and bust out your Rainbow Beaches packs available here - lifesaverswithpride.com.au/rainbow-beaches

01/06/2026

// Even Australian Champions can face plant. Relive the highlights of the Open Mixed Taplin Relay with Harold and Adam Mills including this spectacular race for third place between Cudgen and Newport on the line. Congratulations Newport A’s for the win! ✨

// This weekend our clubs were a buzz with training and community opportunities. Here are a couple from around the gro...
31/05/2026

// This weekend our clubs were a buzz with training and community opportunities. Here are a couple from around the grounds:

👉 At Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club there was a Silver Medallion Patrol Captains course held for Surf Life Saving Illawarra members

👉 At Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC Chris and Bryan completed their IRB Crew qualifications

👉 At Dee Why SLSC the club hosted the Chinese-Australian Community Group for a Beach Safety and Educational experience day.

👉 Merewether SLSC hosted an IRB Driver and Crew assessment for Hunter Surf Lifesaving

👉 Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club hosted Lizzie Welborn for a young women's development day as part of her KaMana Community

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