Surf Life Saving Australia

Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to launch the sixth cohort of its national Women’s Mentoring Program. Fifty-four participants (pictured) from clubs across Australia will be paired together according to their shared experiences and aspirations, in order to develop and support emerging female leaders within the movement. Cohort 6 will run to September 2025, more information: https://lnkd.in/gHaNF8xW McCarthy Mentoring #leadership #development

Surf Life Saving Australia today released the 2024 National Coastal Safety #Report, with the new #research revealing over the past 12 months there were more than 16 million coastal visitations, 258 coastal deaths, 150 due to drowning (58%) and almost 9,000 rescues, which equates to an additional 1,600 lives saved. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVAtnpgy

Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to announce the recent election of several of our esteemed members to key positions within the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), reinforcing our commitment to global water safety and lifesaving excellence. Click here to read more information: https://lnkd.in/gvyTbbcd We congratulate all those elected and look forward to supporting their efforts in advancing the vital work of the ILS.

#NationalPartner | As surf lifesavers gear up for a busy patrolling season, DHL Express Australia (DHL) has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). For 21 years, DHL has played a key role in making Australia’s beaches safer through their support of surf lifesaving. More information: https://lnkd.in/giTzMz5j

Drowning affects thousands of lives every year, including those who live with the consequences of non-fatal drowning or having attempted a rescue. We are saddened to share that the National Drowning Report 2024 shows that: 🔵 323 people drowned in Australian waterways 🔵 26% of drownings were at beaches and 25% at rivers 🔵 28% were aged 65 years and over 🔵 Between the ages of 10 and 20 drowning rates increase tenfold 🔵 83 people who drowned were born overseas This report is a reminder that water safety and drowning prevention starts at home, in schools and at local swimming pools. By strengthening communities swimming and water safety skills, we can ensure everyone is able to enjoy the water safely. Learn more about the #NationalDrowningReport2024: https://lnkd.in/guH-Y7aA #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety Royal Life Saving – Australia

The National Drowning Report 2024, released today at Parliament House, Canberra, found there were 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, which is a 16% increase on the 10-year average. Whilst progress has been made in some areas, drowning numbers remain persistent. This report highlights the importance of providing universal access to swimming lessons and lifesaving skills. It also illustrates the necessity of ensuring lifesaving services are present at the places and times where people are choosing to swim. The Hon Anika Wells MP said the Australian Government was committed to supporting organisations like Royal Life Saving – Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia to raise water safety awareness, ahead of summer. “With some simple precautions we can all enjoy the water safely. Always supervise children around water, learn swimming, water safety and lifesaving skills, wear a lifejacket when boating, and always swim between the red and yellow flags,” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/guH-Y7aA #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #NationalDrowningReport2024

#NationalPartner | Congratulations to the Ampol IRB competition winners! Ampol Australia is proud to power local communities and last Friday announced Batemans Bay SLSC (NSW) and Evans Head-Casino SLSC (NSW) as winners of the 2024 #Ampol IRB Competition! As our Major National Partner, Ampol has continued to provide a vital resource to enhance frontline surf rescue capabilities. More information: https://lnkd.in/g7zGUTJc

Surf Life Saving Australia is excited to announce the six surf lifesavers selected to take part in the 2024 Japan Exchange Program! The Japan Exchange Program is an initiative between SLSA and the Japan Lifesaving Association, which aims broaden participant's scope of lifesaving beyond Australian beaches and help enhance local safety management and prevent drowning on Japanese beaches. Read more about the Japan Exchange Program here: https://lnkd.in/g57Mmwbx Program 1: Iwai Seaside Camps Amity Clark - Waratah Beach SLSC, VIC Angus Higgins - Seacliff SLSC, SA Tom Barrett - Maroochydore SLSC, QLD Robert Matthews, Port Campbell SLSC, VIC Program 2: Beach Patrol – Izu Peninsula Calden Lyons - Apollo Bay SLSC, VIC Elise Stallard - Coogee Beach SLSC, WA

As a Major National Partner of Surf Life Saving, Ampol Foundation supports the movement in a number of ways through Ampol Foodary, including helping to purchase vital rescue gear and equipment. From 3 July to 6 August, Ampol Foundation is proud to support Surf Life Saving once again this year through its Ampol Foodary retail network to drive donations for the movement. You can donate now by selecting a pre-set amount or choosing a custom donation, or the next time you visit a participating Ampol Foodary store, you can purchase a participating product or donate at the register. More information and Terms and Conditions here: https://lnkd.in/g9FRd9fa

Nominations are open for the National Women’s Mentoring Program – Cohort 6. Surf lifesaving members are to apply to be a mentor or mentee before Sunday 4 August to participate in the next cohort of the program, more information on the Members Area. The Women's #Mentoring Program promotes women within surf lifesaving, facilitates empowerment and develops #leadership skills which can be applied to roles both inside and outside of SLS, volunteer activities and everyday life.