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25.01.2022 Happy New Year! If you're welcoming in 2021 on the coast today, go to a patrolled beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. For more beach safety information, and to find the nearest patrolled beach, visit BeachSafe (or download the app): https://beachsafe.org.au/

25.01.2022 Today the Australian Government has thrown their support behind leading water safety authorities, Surf Life Saving Australia and Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, to declare the first day of summer National Water Safety Day in a bid to encourage all Australians to make water safety a priority. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3fMr02D

25.01.2022 Surf Life Saving Australia has today made the decision to again postpone the opening rounds of the Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series due to the present public health alerts, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty associated with COVID-19. To read more - https://bit.ly/38LYn2k Nutri-Grain Australia & New Zealand

25.01.2022 Surf Life Saving Clubs are more than just buildings... they're a place to call home. They're like a family. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member of the Surf Life Saving family, click here: www.sls.com.au/join/ #OurClubIsYourClub

24.01.2022 #2021Countdown | The social and economical value of SLS The 2020 report from Deloitte Access Economics showed that SLSA's services are valued at $6.5 billion a year to the Australian economy. Read the full report here: bit.ly/2JgEkk0

24.01.2022 The field is set for the 20/21 Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series! Round 1 kicks us off on December 19 in Kingscliff, NSW - watch it live and free on Channel 9. See the full line up here: bit.ly/3mzzBrL

24.01.2022 #2021Countdown | The Virtual Coolangatta Gold The iconic Coolangatta Gold went virtual this year, after the difficult decision was made to cancel the physical event. Over ten days, more than 800 competitors from 17 different countries completed their Coolie Gold challenges their way. The inaugural Coolangatta Gold at Bate Bay and The Unbreakable at Alexandra Headland on the Sunshine Coast were also created as part of the Coolangatta Gold Festival held in October. ... Read the full wrap up here: bit.ly/3kv1IHO Visit Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland #wearegc

24.01.2022 Graham started his distinguished career in surf lifesaving as a Nipper parent at Bronte in 1985. Gaining his bronze medallion in 1992, he has maintained a 100% patrol record at Bronte for over 28 years. Graham was recognised at Branch level as both Volunteer of the Year and Member of the Year. He was further recognised at State level as Volunteer of the year in 2006. In addition to his 120 National Awards, Graham was awarded SLSA Life Membership in 2017.... Congratulations to Graham Ford AM - 2020 #SLSA Hall of Fame Inductee. #AOE2020 Bronte Surf Life Saving Club

24.01.2022 #2021Countdown | 40 Years of Women in SLS This year marked the 40 year anniversary of Women in Surf Life Saving being able to gain their Bronze Medallion. On July 1 we recognised all the amazing female members of the movement. The inaugural Women's Mentoring Program, in association with McCarthy Mentoring, was also launched. The program saw 40 participants from across the country develop the next generation of female leaders in Surf Life Saving. ... Read more about the Women's Mentoring Program here: bit.ly/30eEAEy

23.01.2022 Don't drink and swim this New Year! Whether it is swimming, surfing, fishing from rocks, operating a boat or driving alcohol and water simply don’t mix. Read more: bit.ly/2JuR6vl

23.01.2022 This holiday season we are urging all Australians to swim only at patrolled beaches and between the red and yellow flags. Read more: bit.ly/3roNyeW For more information on how to stay safe when visiting the beach this summer, or find your nearest patrolled location, visit www.beachsafe.org.au or download the BeachSafe APP.

23.01.2022 Alcohol and drug use contributes to one in every five unintentional coastal fatalities. Having alcohol or drugs in your system increases the risk of an incident occurring and reduces your decision-making capabilities and timely-responses to hazards. Never swim if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Read more in the 2020 SLSA Alcohol & Drugs Brief here: bit.ly/3nBlkeS ... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

22.01.2022 Elly Miller's lightning pace dazzled the beach for almost a decade. From 2006 and 2015, Elly won a total of 13 Australian Championship Gold Medals in beach events, including ten individual Gold Medals, plus six Silver and three Bronze medals. Elly bolted on to the Opens stage aged only 15, taking out the 2007 Open Womens Beach Sprint. Her performances on the beach saw her only one year later being named the 2008 Aussies Female Champion Competitor. She has since gone on to re...present Australia in both athletics and surf lifesaving. Congratulations to Elly Miller - 2020 #SLSA Hall of Fame Inductee. #AOE2020 Elouera SLSC Australian Life Saving Team

22.01.2022 Check out the all the action and results from today's racing on Day One of the Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series qualification round! Harvpix Nutri-Grain Australia & New Zealand

22.01.2022 Small clubs can make big waves! Club President of Penguin Surf Life Saving Club Allison Kable shares her joy on the back of the club being named the 2020 DHL Club of the Year. Read more: bit.ly/3fM4Hdq Surf Life Saving Tasmania #AOE2020

22.01.2022 The Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series Qualification Round is about to get underway! Today's heats will decide the 40 IronMen and IronWomen who will enter the finals tomorrow. Make sure to check the live blog throughout the weekend for updates: bit.ly/3m9yajL... Nutri-Grain Australia & New Zealand #IronSeries

22.01.2022 The SLSA Board has today made the decision to postpone the opening rounds of the Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series and Next Gen due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Sydney Northern Beaches region and the current public health alerts in place. More info: bit.ly/2K5Lg3T

22.01.2022 Surf Life Saving Australia’s partner, Westpac is hosting a budgeting webinar for our community. With 2020 almost behind us and borders starting to reopen, many people are looking forward to the upcoming summer holidays with family and friends, gift giving at Christmas, and New Year festivities. What we often forget to consider are all the additional costs and potentially being on the back foot financially heading into a new year. Westpac’s Davidson Institute will be presenti...ng tips to help you start budgeting to avoid that financial impact. Westpac Member Plus will also be there to talk about the banking benefits and discounts available to Surf Life Saving members. Join us: Thursday, 10th December Time: 12:20pm AEDT Register: bit.ly/3g8ycpJ

21.01.2022 Have you played Stay Safe In Seconds yet? It's your opportunity to show us your beach safety skills for the chance to win $5,000 for yourself and $5,000 for your nominated Surf Life Saving Club! Play now: www.dhlsummer.com/staysafeinseconds/

21.01.2022 Who will make it to the 20/21 Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series? Make sure you are following the live event blog for all the updates from Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club here: bit.ly/3m9yajL Nutri-Grain Australia & New Zealand #ironseries

21.01.2022 From beach boy to Baywatch, Trevor Hendy has always remained humble in everything he has done both for and in the Surf Life Saving movement. Read more: bit.ly/32F7PlW Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Surf Life Saving Queensland

20.01.2022 Applications for the 2020/21 BRP Can-Am and Sea-Doo Equipment Grants are closing soon! The grants enable our surf lifesavers to purchase heavily subsidised Can-Am's and Sea-Doo's for their lifesaving and rescue operations, all thanks to our 12-year partner BRP. Apply Here:... bit.ly/BRPSeaDoo2021 bit.ly/BRPCanAm2021 Be quick - applications close Friday 29 January.

20.01.2022 SLSA Athlete of the Year Lana Rogers has not let this year slow her down! Coming into her first year with Alexandra Headlands SLSC, Lana touches on the importance of a positive mindset and her excitement for the new season. Read more: bit.ly/2IVWcA1 Surf Life Saving Queensland

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the 16 IronMen and IronWomen who have qualified for the 20/21 Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series. Click here for more info: bit.ly/39mVpTN Well done to all the athletes who competed this weekend and good luck to the qualifiers come Round 1 on December 19 - live on Channel 9!

19.01.2022 #2021Countdown | The National Coastal Safety Report The National Coastal Safety Report provides a detailed analysis of annual and long-term coastal drowning deaths. In 2019-20, the report showed that there were 125 coastal drowning deaths, which included 45 on beaches, 41 offshore and 26 at rock/cliff locations. This was above the past 16 year average of 112 drowning deaths a year. Read the #NCSR2020: bit.ly/2020NCSR ... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

19.01.2022 Ahead of summer Surf Life Saving is calling on the public to consider donating one dollar for every hour they spend at the beach this summer to match the millions of hours that our surf lifesavers spend protecting the public. What's an hour of safety worth to you and your family? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3pRjBnh... Donate today: www.adoptanhour.com.au

19.01.2022 As school holidays kick off across the country, we urge families visiting the coast to be aware of the number one hazard on the Australian beaches, rip currents. This summer be rip current aware and always stop, look, and plan before entering the water. Read more here: bit.ly/342o2SM... #watersafety #drowningprevention

19.01.2022 STOP. LOOK. PLAN. This summer, take the time to pause and check the conditions before swimming on the coast. If you're at a patrolled beach, swim between the red and yellow flags. Read more beach safety info and find your closest patrolled beach at https://beachsafe.org.au/... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

19.01.2022 Nominations for the second cohort of the SLSA Women's Mentoring Program are closing soon! Here's what some of the Mentors and Mentees from the 2020 program, run with support from McCarthy Mentoring, had to say about their experience. If you're interested in joining the program, check the SLS Members Portal here: bit.ly/2JyyY3C

18.01.2022 The SunSmart WA Surf League is a club based, team competition event. Racing will be LIVE STREAMED on Sunday from 8am to 11:30am WA time (check your local time). We will share the feed through our page. DRY START RACING! SHORT COURSE RACING!

18.01.2022 Summer is only a few sleeps away! But with it comes the highest seasonal amount of coastal downing deaths. With the mercury rising and more people heading to the coast, make sure to swim between the red and yellow flags this summer. Keep informed with the #NCSR2020 here: bit.ly/2020NCSR... #watersafety #drowningprevention

17.01.2022 A life jacket is essential when living the #SeaDooLifeANZ this summer Please ensure your life jacket is Level 50S or greater when you're hitting the water

17.01.2022 BeachSafe is designed to help you choose the right beach for your needs, so you can relax and safely enjoy your visit. The Surf Safety section has been updated with useful information about the beach, the science of the surf and the creatures in our oceans. Download the new resources and find the closest patrolled beach here: https://beachsafe.org.au/surf-safety

17.01.2022 #2021Countdown | The SLSA National Awards of Excellence The year we recognised and celebrated the amazing achievements of our members on a special livestream. Hosted by Melissa Doyle, the Awards of Excellence livestream featured virtual interviews and live cuts to members and Surf Life Saving Clubs across the country. ... Watch the stream here: bit.ly/SLSAAOE Visit Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland

16.01.2022 #2021Countdown | National Water Safety Day This year marked the inaugural National Water Safety Day. To encourage all Australians to make water safety a priority, The Australian Government declared the first day of summer, December 1st, National Water Safety Day. ... More information and a video from the announcement at Parliament House: bit.ly/3fMr02D

15.01.2022 We are excited to announce the successful applicants of the upcoming 2021 National Leadership College! Next January/February, 25 surf lifesavers will undertake an intensive, week-long course designed to further develop their leadership skills. Read the full list of applicants here: bit.ly/2K4ujXt

14.01.2022 Discover tips to help you start budgeting to avoid that summer financial impact. Westpac Member Plus will also be live to talk about the banking benefits and discounts available to our members. Join us today at 12:20pm AEDT. Register: bit.ly/3g8ycpJ

13.01.2022 Applications for the 2020/21 BRP Can-Am and Sea-Doo Equipment Grants are now open! The grants enable our surf lifesavers to purchase heavily subsidised Can-Am's and Sea-Doo's for their lifesaving and rescue operations. Apply here: bit.ly/3mOA88S Our partnership with BRP is entering its 12th year and without their incredible support, many clubs would not be able to function to the high standards that they currently do. Over $6 million worth of equipment has been provided over the past 11 years.

13.01.2022 Entries for The Aussies 2021 are now live! Click here for more information and the Entry Circular: bit.ly/3hMTTfX Visit Queensland, Australia Sunshine Coast Council Visit Sunshine Coast... #thisisqueensland #visitsunshinecoast

13.01.2022 Earlier this week, the Australian Government declared the first day of summer, December 1st, National Water Safety Day, in a bid to encourage all Australians to make water safety a priority. Read more: bit.ly/3fMr02D

12.01.2022 Aussie brand and SLSA partner PERKii Targeted Release Probiotics are excited to announce the launch of the PERKii Sparkling Probiotic Drink! Bottled with one billion plant-based probiotics, PERKii Sparkling is available in three gut-boosting flavours: Orange Mango Passionfruit, Watermelon Mint Cucumber and Ginger Kick Available online at www.PERKii.com ... #perkiiprobiotics

12.01.2022 We've teamed up with DHL to give you the chance to WIN! Simply spot the potential dangers at the beach, enter your details and you could win $5,000 for your nominated Surf Life Saving Club and $5,000 to keep for yourself! Play here: https://www.dhlsummer.com/staysafeinseconds/

12.01.2022 Watch the action live from Scarborough, Western Australia as we live stream round 2 of the SunSmart WA Surf League. The competition sees Club teams, comprised of 4 x male and 4 x female athletes, battle it out across a range of events including board, ski, Ironman, mixed relays, flags & sprints.

12.01.2022 Lifejackets save lives. If you're boating, on a watercraft, or rock fishing, a lifejacket can significantly increase your chances of survival. Have you checked your lifejacket recently? It may be time to get it serviced.... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #WearALifejacket

11.01.2022 #2021Countdown | SLSA Partners with Pride in Sport As 2021 approaches, we are looking back on 2020 and counting down some of the highlights of the unprecedented year. First up, our partnership with Pride in Sport Australia. As a member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, we are furthering our goal of making beaches across the country inclusive spaces where everyone feels safe and welcome. ... This year we also saw the incredible Lifesavers with Pride take centre stage at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras! Read more about our partnership here: bit.ly/32t3LEb

11.01.2022 #2021Countdown | National Leadership College The 2020 National Leadership College was hailed a resounding success as 23 young surf lifesavers completed the intensive course, designed to challenge, inspire and motivate tomorrow's Surf Life Saving leaders. The graduates, 21 from Australia and two from New Zealand, were nominated by their peers, clubs, branches and states to participate in the program.... Watch a wrap-up video here: bit.ly/38kP347 Surf Life Saving New Zealand

10.01.2022 The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters has today unveiled the newest members of their crew, two advanced state-of-the-art BK-117 C1 aircrafts. The aircrafts feature the latest technology and lifesaving equipment available and have arrived just in time to help watch over summer. Read more: bit.ly/2HXEtrI ... Westpac

10.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of our Lifesaving and DHL Awards! We spoke to each of them live moments after they found out. Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year Campbell Shaw, North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club DHL Lifeguard of the Year Corey Jones, Queensland DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year Neil John, Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club... DHL Volunteer of the Year Belinda Doman, Coolangatta SLSC DHL Club of the Year Penguin Surf Life Saving Club Read more about their incredible achievements here: bit.ly/32lmUci Surf Life Saving WA Surf Life Saving Queensland Surf Life Saving Tasmania Visit Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland

10.01.2022 Play Stay Safe In Seconds! Correctly spot the potential dangers and you could win $10,000 ($5,000 for you and $5,000 for your local Surf Life Saving Club.)

09.01.2022 Are you visiting the beach this Boxing Day? #ADOPTANHOUR and you could save a life. Don’t forget to: Find a patrolled beach Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide Grab your bathers and towel Donate $32 at www.adoptanhour.com.au.

09.01.2022 PERKii Sparkling Ginger Kick Did you know stomach acids can be harmful to probiotics? Aussie brand and SLSA partner PERKii Targeted Release Probiotics use micro-shield technology to protect against stomach acids, so the probiotics inside have a better chance of reaching your gut alive! #perkiiprobiotics #slsa

09.01.2022 Before taking to the water these holidays, head to the Beach Safe website to get all the necessary information on your local beach. There's also safety advice and information about flags, signs, rips, waves and more. https://beachsafe.org.au

08.01.2022 On any given day there are more than 17,000 rips on Australian beaches. Whenever you visit the coast, remember to Stop, Look and Plan. STOP and check for rips;... LOOK for any other dangers & PLAN how to stay safe. Read an in-depth report on rip currents here: bit.ly/3nb4JOU

07.01.2022 We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Ampol Australia which will see the Ampol brand on the sleeve of the iconic surf lifesaving patrol shirt on beaches across the country. This new partnership will enable us to reach more people with our surf safety messages through Ampol Service Stations, which helps to save lives. Watch the video to see Surf Life Saving Australia President, Graham Ford AM and Ampol’s Managing Director and CEO, Matt Halliday, talk about the new partnership. Read more here: bit.ly/2I4ULzf

07.01.2022 For the first time since SLSA started collecting data, boating and PWC activity recorded the highest number of coastal drowning deaths in 2019-20. If you're heading out on the boat this summer, stay safe, avoid alcohol, and always wear a properly sized and maintained lifejacket. Read more from the #NCSR2020 here: bit.ly/2020NCSR ... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

07.01.2022 We would like to thank each and every one of our amazing surf lifesaving volunteers this International Volunteer Day. To commemorate, we spoke to just a handful of our dedicated volunteers about their favourite parts of Surf Life Saving. #InternationalVolunteerDay2020

06.01.2022 The Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving, with bipartisan support, today acknowledged the inaugural #NationalWaterSafetyDay and first day of summer, reminding the community of the importance of staying safe and acting responsibly around the water this summer. Congratulations to James & Kirsty McLennan of Bronte SLSC who were presented a National Rescue Medal for their heroic rescue during today's gathering at Parliament House.

06.01.2022 #2021Countdown | Partnership with Ampol Australia This year we were excited to announce Ampol Australia as our new Major National Partners. The new partnership will see the Ampol brand on the sleeve of the iconic surf lifesaving patrol shirt, as well as beach safety messages reaching people across the country through Ampol service stations. ... Read more here: bit.ly/2I4ULzf

06.01.2022 It is vital to be able to spot a rip. Not every rip will have all these signs all of the time, but here is what you need to look out for. Remember these three simple steps when heading to the beach this summer: 1. STOP before entering the water;... 2. LOOK for the signs in this video and any other dangers; and 3. PLAN how to stay safe. You can find more information at www.beachsafe.org.au #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

05.01.2022 Whenever you arrive at the beach, always take a second to STOP, LOOK and PLAN before entering the water. Taking the time to check the conditions and planning how to proceed can make all the difference in staying safe. Keep an eye open for any safety signs and follow their instructions. It will ensure you are aware of any warnings or dangers present. You can learn more about beach flags and signs here: bit.ly/304UG2k

05.01.2022 #2021Countdown | Aussies Online Their is no event quite like the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships. The Aussies brings together and connects over 8,000 competitors from across the Surf Life Saving community, so when the 2020 Aussies was cancelled due to COVID-19 we brought the world's largest surf lifesaving event online.... Throughout April, #AussiesOnline featured race replays, interviews, stories and historic moments to capture that Aussies magic. Check out Aussies Online here: bit.ly/2VrVYEF

05.01.2022 On behalf of everyone at Surf Life Saving Australia, we wish you a happy and safe Christmas! We would also like to thank all of our members who are volunteering their time these summer holidays. Remember to swim between the red and yellow flags, and please ask for any advice from our friendly surf lifesavers and lifeguards.

04.01.2022 More than 4.2 million Australians have inadvertently been caught in a rip at some point in their lives. Here is what you need to know should you ever find yourself stuck in a rip. The best way to escape a rip current entirely is to swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags. You can find more information at www.beachsafe.org.au... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

04.01.2022 Fatal bystander rescues have been found to be strongly linked with rip currents, with bystanders (usually family or friends) going to the aid of someone in difficulty, which is often a child or adolescent under 18 years old. Taking a couple of seconds to STOP, LOOK, PLAN could make a big difference. Simple things like not rushing in and grabbing a flotation device can help reduce the chance of drowning.

03.01.2022 Surf lifesavers first, athletes second! Never have those words been so true after one of the Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series hopefuls chose to abandon her race to help a fellow competitor during the IronWoman Series trial in Kingscliff yesterday. Ella Brown from Maroochydore demonstrated how rescue ready the IronWomen and IronMen are, stopping mid-race when she saw fellow competitor Lilly O’Sullivan in trouble.... Read more here - https://bit.ly/39r7rvx Harvpix

03.01.2022 More than 100 IronMan and IronWoman hopefuls will descend upon Kingscliff Beach this weekend to battle it out for the chance to join the 2020/21 Nutri-Grain Ser...ies We got all the info - event times, the big names in contention and how to follow along right here bit.ly/3l8lmIX Nutri-Grain Australia & New Zealand #IronSeries

03.01.2022 Nominations for the 2nd cohort of the Women’s Mentoring Program are open! The first running of the Program has been an amazing success and saw female members from across the movement paired together to develop skills both in and out of surf lifesaving. If you are interested in becoming a Mentor or Mentee, see the circular in the SLS Member’s Area here: bit.ly/2JyyY3C

02.01.2022 The school holidays are here and SLSA and the Minions have created some fun activity sheets and posters to help teach beach safety to kids! You can download the free Minions Summer activity resources here: https://sls.com.au/minions/

02.01.2022 Belinda Doman is well and truly deserving of the DHL Volunteer of the Year title. The devoted clubbie and mum from Coolangatta SLSC speaks passionately about her involvement with the club and how it has evolved throughout her time in the movement. Read more: bit.ly/2UZY2CU Surf Life Saving Queensland

02.01.2022 Statistics show that fatal drownings are 2.4 times more likely to occur on a public holiday. Beach visitations are set to swell this Boxing Day and surf lifesavers are urging beach goers to not avoid patrolled locations just because they are busy. Swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach this Boxing Day holiday.... Read more: bit.ly/3rx2I2a

02.01.2022 Rock fishing can be dangerous, but there is one simple thing you can do help keep safe... wear a life jacket. 96% of rock fisher deaths over the past year were not wearing one. Read more info in the #NCSR2020: bit.ly/2020NCSR ... #beachsafety #drowningprevention

01.01.2022 On average 21 people every year die as a result of rip currents, with 55% of victims able to touch the bottom at the time they were caught in the rip. Here is simple guide to surviving a rip. This summer holidays remember to STOP, LOOK and PLAN before entering the water and to always swim between the red and yellow flags.... More info about rips here: bit.ly/3nb4JOU #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention