Surf Life Saving SA in West Beach | Non-profit organisation

Surf Life Saving SA

Locality: West Beach

Address: 2 Barcoo Road 5024 West Beach, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au

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24.01.2022 It was a huge weekend for all of our lifesavers across the state. In particular, we wish to recognise the courageous efforts of West Beach Surf-Lifesaving Club's Marcus Morgan and Rhys Highett who conducted a major off-duty rescue at Goolwa yesterday, while at the beach with their families. The young members swam 500m to save a 13-year-old boy who had been swept out while boogie boarding more than 2km outside the flags. They recovered the young swimmer in trouble by placing ...him on another boogie board until other lifesaving assets arrived, including the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - Adelaide. The 13-year-old swimmer is now recovering, thanks to Marcus and Rhys' efforts. We wish to thank all our our volunteer lifesavers for the work that they do to keep South Australian's safe. A timely reminder to always swim between the flags and the importance of our member training.

24.01.2022 2020/21 Youth Media Team U14-U18 opportunity to about on-beach media tools and techniques from professionals. Gain insight into video camera, still camera and mobile footage, then put those new skills to use at carnivals throughout the season. Joining the team gets you a uniform, training and a team camp at Robe. For more info and EOI criteria, head to www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/youth-members-u14u18

24.01.2022 BECOME A PAID LIFEGUARD: Applications are open for qualified surf lifesavers to join the Australian Lifeguard Service in SA! This is a great opportunity to lifeguard the metropolitan and regional branches of SA. You will work in the Holdfast Bay (Glenelg) and Alexandrina (Goolwa) areas, & additional work will be available to support schools and events throughout the season. This year lifeguards will also cover Rowing SA regattas at West Lakes and the River Murray. The role criteria & application details can be found on the following circular. Brief enquires may be made to our office. https://static1.squarespace.com//C20043+-+Lifeguard+EOI+20

24.01.2022 Great to celebrate 40 Years of Women in Life Saving with a special story airing on 9 News Adelaide tonight featuring 3 of the SA women who were the first to receive their bronze in 1980 and are still keeping South Australians safe on the beach. 40 years on! We are extremely proud of our 50% female membership base this year, with 5,000+ active female members across patrols, support operations, administration, surf sports and education. Tune in at 6pm to see members from a range of clubs who took part in the story.

23.01.2022 "Our club is your club." Surf Life Saving Clubs are at the heart of many local communities across the state, with a new recruitment campaign launched nationally today looking to welcome a new generation of surf lifesavers. South Australian Surf Life Saving Clubs are hubs for the community and deliver more than just an on-beach safety service. Our clubs offer training, education, recreation, a place to socialise and give people a sense of purpose and belonging.... Find out more: bit.ly/36kZR2r

23.01.2022 We are extremely proud of our clubs and members for ensuring that our pristine beaches are accessible for South Australian's of all abilities! Clubs also run modified Nippers and beach safety programs, so contact your local club to get involved!

23.01.2022 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.) https://www.dhlsummer.com/staysafeinseconds/

22.01.2022 Looking for an activity to do with the kids until lockdown ends on Sunday? SLSA has just launched an exciting partnership with movie icons, The Minions, to help keep us safe around the water this summer! Download these FREE activity sheets and posters on https://sls.com.au/minions/ We can't wait to see you back at the beach soon SA!

22.01.2022 Day 3 of Vacswim 2021 Beach program enrolments being open, and already over 2,000 are reserved! Enrol now to avoid missing out! www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/vacswim... New beach sites include Streaky Bay and Victor Harbour

21.01.2022 Are you pumped for our first sport event for the new season? The Kozii Enduro kicks off our summer of fun, next Saturday the 10th of October at West Lakes. It's a new format, and a great way to start the season. We can't wait! As part of this, you've also got the opportunity to score some of the amazing merchandise that we produced for State Titles back in March, at heavily discounted prices! The gear, from Kozii Swimwear will be available for purchase at the event. Get yourself a great deal and support an Australian business, who in turn support Surf Life Saving. Don't miss out!

20.01.2022 It was a busy weekend for our SA lifesavers, with volunteers clocking up over 2,000 patrol hours. 8 sharks were spotted, lifesavers made 1 rescue at South Port beach and also performed 117 preventative actions. A strong reminder to always swim between the flags and know your limits.

20.01.2022 Today the Australian Government has thrown their support behind leading water safety authorities, Surf Life Saving Australia and Royal Life Saving Society - Aus...tralia, 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

20.01.2022 Our patrols are on high alert this heatwave & Australia Day. The young Henley Surf Life Saving Club & Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club members who were recently recognised at the Governor’s Australia Day Awards helped share our key safety messages to the media this morning: Visit a patrolled beach, swim between the red and yellow flags, and avoid alcohol. 9 News Adelaide 7NEWS Adelaide ABC Adelaide

20.01.2022 It has been estimated that each year 295,000 hours of life is saved as a result of CPR training provided by surf lifesaving. Today we support the significance ...of #RestartAHeart Day and encourage all of our members and members of the wider community to tune into the live stream at Council of Ambulance Authorities - Australasia (from 10.30am AEDT) to learn more about cardiac arrest and the importance of CPR and AED use. Details: https://bit.ly/31dRfJ0 #WorldRestartAHeart #CallPushShock

19.01.2022 We have limited spaces for our next Silver Medallion Aquatic Search and Rescue course. The dates are 13th Nov (night) and 22nd Nov (day). With the prerequisite swim on the 9th Nov 6pm. Get in quick as spots fill fast. Click on the link to enrol. https://surflifesavingsacourses.com/course-details/

19.01.2022 And it begins! The Kozii Enduro is underway at a West Lakes. Get down and cheer on your club! While you’re here, make sure you check out the Kozii Swimwear pop-up shop! Surf Sports 2020-21 is on!

18.01.2022 Surf Life Saving is uniquely an activity that all generations can be involved in together & across the state we have many families that have a passion for keeping our beaches safe. The Baker family from Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club enjoyed their first day on patrol as a family last month. Send us a photos of your family on the beach!

18.01.2022 The Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence for 2020 is on tonight! Make sure you tune in to see who takes who the honours for these prestigious awards, from Surf Life Saving Clubs all over Australia. Tune in at 5:00pm (SA time) on the SLSA Facebook page. Good luck to all of our nominees from SA!... https://fb.watch/1An2f7hTJ-/

17.01.2022 Vacswim Employment applications NOW OPEN! Apply here: https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/careers Do you have a Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion?... Are you an AUSTSWIM Teacher, Nippers Age Manager, Development Coach or Training Officer? Want to be part of South Australia’s most iconic water safety program by working on the beach as an instructor in January 2021? Apply now or tag a friend who you think would be a GREAT Vacswim instructor below! #summer #instructor #vacswim #beach #surf #swimming #safety

16.01.2022 Board of Directors // We are pleased to announce some updates to the SLSSA Board of Directors after our AGM on Wednesday night, where three board positions were to be filled. We wish to congratulate Sarah Cutbush (Somerton) and Craig Burton (Glenelg) who were re-elected to the board. We also welcome Glen Scott (Grange) as our newest board member. Glen is an exceptionally accomplished business development, strategic sales and project management operations executive. He joins t...he SLSSA board with a comprehensive skillset in senior management, including budget management, stakeholder engagement, change management, systems management and much more. Glen has worked on numerous high profile projects, including the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and more. Glen also has a proud history in Sports Administration, and has more than 50 years of Lifesaving experience. Before emigrating to Australia, Glen was a Life Member and former President of Marine SLSC in Durban, South Africa, and since moving to SA, has been actively involved with Grange SLSC’s rowing and boat teams. Welcome to the board, Glen! Finally, we wish to extend our thanks to outgoing board member, Jim Plouffe, who has served on the SLSSA board for nearly 8 years and has had a great impact on the profile and success of Surf Life Saving in SA over this period. Thank you, Jim.

16.01.2022 Vale Don 'Bristles' Alexander

15.01.2022 This White Ribbon Day, SLSAA is pledging to to stand up, speak out and act to end gendered violence. Sport continues to be a critical channel for raising awareness of the importance of respectful relationships throughout clubs, members and fans. #notinmyclub #WhiteRibbonDay

13.01.2022 Have you signed up for our Surf Babies and Little Lifesavers program yet?The 6-week course helps parents gain confidence in taking their children to the beach, by teaching them how to identify hazards, how to respond to a beach-based emergency and how to supervise young ones appropriately in open water. Enrolments have well and truly booked out fast but there are still places available at these sites: -Aldinga... -Christies -Grange (opened more spaces) -Henley (opened more spaces) -Moana -Port Noarlunga -Semaphore -South Port (new site) Visit: https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/surfbabies-littlelifesa

13.01.2022 Vale - Edward (Eddie) Livermore Lee Today we have sadly learned of the passing of SLSSA Life Member Edward (Eddie) Livermore Lee. Eddie was a long standing and much loved member of our organisation since joining in 1970. He was a passionate and dedicated trainer, assessor and official who officiated at the highest level of our sport. His commitment was recognised by Brighton SLSC where he was awarded Life Membership and later as a State Life Member in 1993. He will long be r...emembered by our organisation and as we wish him well today, we can still here the echo of Marshall, Marshall filling our memories. Our condolences to Rosalie, family and friends and we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Vale Eddie

13.01.2022 ICYMI: We have had an overwhelming response to Brad's story which shows the importance of First Aid, CPR and the efforts of our amazing members. Check out the 10 News First, 7NEWS Adelaide and The Advertiser versions too. Sign up to our accredited CPR & First Aid courses here: https://surflifesavingsacourses.com/

12.01.2022 The 2020-2021 season is here! From tomorrow, thousands of volunteer Surf Life Savers return to beaches across SA to keep the community safe between now and Easter Monday next year. We held our season launch press event this morning at Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club with a great turnout. Hear from SLSSA President John Baker, Surf Life Saver of the Year Derek Bawden (Seacliff SLSC) and Minister for Emergency Services Hon. Vincent Tarzia MP on Channel 7, Channel 9 and Channel 1...0 tonight. Also on TV tonight will be a great story featuring the CALD programs that we run here in SA, and the amazing impact that they have in those communities. This will be on SBS from 6:30pm. Bring on Summer! We can't wait to see you all on the beaches from tomorrow.

12.01.2022 Enjoying being back at the beach? Last week these students from Adelaide Secondary School of English experienced our ocean for the first time, helped along by our hard-working surf instructors. Not only were the students taught how to swim, but how to identify risks in the water. All part of our work in the community to achieve zero preventable drownings in South Australia.

11.01.2022 We spoke to Henley Surf Life Saving Club members Brad Pethers & Roy Menner who want to share the lifesaving message of learning CPR & First Aid. Brad went into cardiac arrest while undergoing CPR training himself at his club and was saved by his mates. They want to encourage all South Australian's to undergo Surf Life Saving SA's accredited CPR and First Aid courses. Tune into 10 News First Adelaide at 5pm & 7NEWS Adelaide 9 News Adelaide at 6pm to hear Brad's remarkable recovery.

11.01.2022 #Sport // Who's getting pumped for the first sport event of the year? The inaugural Kozii Enduro is on this Saturday at West Lakes, and we can't wait to see who takes who these incredible medals! Check them out! Kozii Swimwear will also have a pop-up shop open and running at the Enduro, with some of their latest new season gear available. They'll also a range of the amazing State Championship merchandise that we produced, at heavily discounted prices. Make sure you come down..., check it out and grab some 2020 memorabilia at bargain prices! State Titles merch prices are: Hi Vis Singlet - $15 L/S Sunshirt - $25 All T Shirts & Tanks - $15 All Caps, Visors - $10

11.01.2022 Patrol volunteers who’ve just graduated Year 12 are helping spread our safety messages to keep beachgoers & their fellow school leavers safe this weekend. With an influx of locals expected at beaches with Adelaide bracing for a heatwave, it’s a timely reminder to keep up social distancing & swim at patrolled locations. Catch them on ABC Adelaide, 9 News Adelaide, 10 News First Adelaide & 7NEWS Adelaide or read about it in The Advertiser tomorrow.

10.01.2022 Today is the day! Vacswim enrolments close at midnight tonight! Do not miss out on a week of fun and water safety at the beach in the January school holidays. Find out what spaces are left and book in here: https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/vacswim Unfortunately we cannot accept late enrolments, so book in now!

09.01.2022 Yesterday was the start of our 2020-21 Youth High Performance Squad program aimed at U14-U17 athletes across many different disciplines. Athletes learnt how to best prepare their bodies through nutrition, hydration & recovery. The squad also learnt warm-up techniques, core & bodyweight exercises and had the opportunity to meet and learn from some of our SA Reds competitors. We like to thank Claire Drummond, Nat Scuthings from Ntensity Fitness, Caitriona O’Leary, Eve Caton, Lachlan Merchant & Matt Zuill for sharing their knowledge and giving their time. We would also like to thank the parents and clubs for supporting the program.

09.01.2022 Don't forget, Kozii Swimwear are opening a popup shop, tomorrow at the Kozii Enduro at West Lakes! Don't miss out on your chance to score a range of amazing gear at some great prices! Open from 8:00am at Oarsman Reserve. Come along and cheer on your club while they compete at our first event of the year. We can't wait! We'd also just like to say a massive thank you to Kay and the team at Kozii for generously providing a high viz lycra to each competitor of the individual events tomorrow, for free - come and collect them from the Kozii / SLSSA Marquee! Thank you Kozii!

08.01.2022 2020 Lifesaving Development Camp A huge opportunity for members aged 16-17 years. 5 day intensive camp at Chiton Rocks SLSC to get youth members ready for future leadership roles in their club and beyond. Ideal for those who are looking to push their lifesaving skills and build a knowledge of emergency operations.... This camp will be equally challenging and rewarding. For more info and EOI details, head to www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/youth-members-u14u18

07.01.2022 Board & Ski Carnival 1 in action at Aldinga Bay.

07.01.2022 Are you planning on heading to the beach today or tomorrow to escape the heat? Remember to visit www.beachsafe.org.au (or download the app) to check the status of your preferred beach before leaving home. And don't forget to STOP, LOOK & PLAN when you get there. Stay safe, and enjoy the coast.

07.01.2022 With regional travel back, here's a recent video captured by our dedicated Community Programs Team who travelled to the West Coast of SA to train locals in their Community Surf Rescue Certificate & delivered the 'Beach To Bush' education program in Port Augusta. Training & educating regional South Australians, is extremely important in achieveing our vision of zero preventable deaths in the state.

07.01.2022 Day for it! Lifesavers are back on the beach and we couldn’t have asked for a better day to start the season! Here’s Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club on patrol and rescue ready. See you on the beach. And remember, swim between the flags. #dayforit #patrol #slsc #sls #surflifesaving

06.01.2022 Today saw another session of our State based IRB Driver course. It was their second session at Goolwa and they progressed to patient pick ups. The group is doing a fantastic job and on track to finish up mid Jan. Big thanks to their volunteer trainers Mike Hartas, Ashley Clarke, Kate Poole, Lachlan Campbell, Matt Burrage and Kate Perry

05.01.2022 Our home is girt by sea. Remember, stay safe at the beach this Australia Day. Don't drink and swim, never swim alone, know your limits, and swim between the Red & Yellow Flags where you can.

05.01.2022 SEASON READY: Our dedicated Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew are renewing their intense training, ensuring they are the eyes in the skies, keeping our beaches safe. They patrol every weekend, public holidays and extreme hot weather days until mid-April.

05.01.2022 We are looking for suitably qualified instructors to join our team and teach the Surf Babies and Little Lifesavers Program in 2021. If you hold a Surf Recue Certificate or Surf Bronze Medallion and have experience in working with children in early childhood, then we want you! Apply here: https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/careers... Find out more about the Program here: https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/surfbabies-littlelifesa

04.01.2022 **LAST CHANCE - CLOSING TOMORROW** Due to popular demand, Vacswim enrolments for BEACH locations have been extended. Book online before midnight tomorrow Tuesday 22nd December! ... www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/vacswim Onsite enrolments are not available for metro sites.

04.01.2022 Like thousands of other Australians, our organisation across the state will pause today to reflect on the sacrifice of not only those who gave their life for the country but served during the war effort. Lest We Forget. #remembranceday2020

04.01.2022 Enjoying this weather? If you are heading to the coast, make sure you swim at a patrolled location, between the red and yellow flags. Check out our lifesaving assests and safety tips below & tonight 7NEWS Adelaide 9 News Adelaide ABC Adelaide

03.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC WEEK 2020, we want to recognise all of the traditional custodians who are members of our 21 clubs and take part in our education programs. Our hard-working Community Programs team travelled to the APY Lands last month to deliver First Aid and Pool Lifeguard training to the community there. This year’s NAIDOC theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years.

03.01.2022 Want to learn practical skills on how to adapt your Nippers Program to be more inclusive for all children? Register for our practical workshop, delivered by Inclusive Sport SA Active Inclusion! Register here: https://reception307870.typeform.com/to/ldgG4AFJ Date: Tuesday 24 November 2020... Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Surf House (Downstairs) See more

03.01.2022 Keeping South Australians safe this summer. Operations for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service have commenced; providing essential patrol, rescue and preventative measures to keep our communities safe at the beach. Last year, the Service completed 200 flight hours on patrol, identified 39 sharks and undertook 881 preventative actions.... Westpac, which has supported the SA Service since 2005, shares a message of support from State General Manager Nick Reade on behalf of the entire Westpac SA team: For the past 15 years we’ve seen the important role this service continues to play in keeping our community safe. As we head into summer, we thank our crew and surf lifesavers for their dedication to saving lives and helping others.

03.01.2022 As part of the first ever National Water Safety Day and the start of summer, here are some tips from one of our own about keeping safe at the beach, as seen on popular children's education program Behind the News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-EOf5Q_0Y

02.01.2022 Check out our members in this 9 News Adelaide story from last night, marking the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties. Today, surf lifesaving in South Australia benefits from more than 5,000+ dedicated female members of all ages across all 21 surf life saving clubs.

02.01.2022 We're looking for a group of mates to lead our carnival builds this season. Working with our Gear Steward, Dave, this crew will lead the workparty volunteers each carnival. It's simple work, but requires some strength and fitness (think of walking a couple of heavy start-dropper posts across the sand). We would love to have a consistent team of helpers who can get on with the job and lead the assigned club volunteers during set up and pack down. During the event, we'll make ...sure the team has a place to relax. Think of it as a social get together with a work-out at the start and finish For enquiries, contact the Sports & Dev Team at [email protected], or call Julie Quimby on 8354 6910.

02.01.2022 It was awesome to see these future lifesavers gain their Bronze Medallion after missing out earlier in the year due to COVID! Well done to all. Thank you once again to our volunteer assessors and Brighton SLSC for hosting and providing water cover.

02.01.2022 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 millio...ns 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

01.01.2022 CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | Boating and Pool Assessments Boat Licence Course Facilitators: Are you an experienced boatie that is passionate about boating safety? We are seeking expressions of interest from our community to help build a team of presenters to deliver our boat licence courses.... We’re looking to engage a casual employee, with flexible work arrangements to help deliver boat licence courses across the state. Courses are primarily offered in the evening or on weekends, so this opportunity is perfect for someone looking for additional income. We’re looking for people who have experience or skills in presenting to a group and understands the importance of boating safety. Maybe you love fishing or water skiing or are involved in operating an SLSSA motorised watercraft. No formal qualifications required. If you or someone you know is interested, please send through a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by 5:00PM Monday 30th November. Pool Safety Assessments: Are you an experienced pool operator or safety auditor? We are seeking expressions of interest from our community to help build a team of assessors to conduct pool safety assessments for aquatic facilities. We’re looking to engage a casual employee, with flexible work arrangements to conduct pool safety assessments for aquatic facilities across the state. We’re looking for people who have experience or skills in the operations of aquatic facilities and/or is an experienced auditor. We are willing to invest in putting the right person through the auditor qualification or upskilling in the aquatic operations if required.If you or someone you know is interested, please send through a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by 5:00PM Monday 30th November.

01.01.2022 ROAD TRIP!!! Do you, or does a member you know, have a bus license? We're looking for a bus driver for our up coming Robe weekend. Friday 27-Sunday 29, food and accommodation sorted. Please give our Surf Sport team a holler at [email protected] if you can help us out.... We're also after a couple of extra leaders for our Youth Excellence Camp participants down there. the High Performance Squad and Youth Media Team will be having a blast on the beach and we are after a couple of extra 20-somethings to give us a hand keeping everything together. Again, transport, food and accommodation for Robe, including if you're in the boat carnival and Surf League will all be sorted. Again, if you can help, hit up that Surf Sports email. It's going to be a ripper! (volunteers must have a WWCC)