Anyone can drown,
no one should
Our volunteers and lifeguards patrol the WA coast every season so families can enjoy the beach safely. Here’s what’s happening across Surf Life Saving WA.
Surf Life Saving WA recognises lifesavers ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day
Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, SLSWA is paying tribute to the lifesavers behind the nearly 1,000 rescues performed on WA beaches each year.
Surf Life Saving WA honours volunteer excellence at annual awards
Nearly 500 members, partners and guests gathered to celebrate the season at the annual Awards of Excellence, recognising volunteers from WA’s 31 surf life saving clubs.
Young achievers celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards
More than 70 young members from across WA were recognised at the annual Nipper & Youth Awards, celebrating achievements in lifesaving, surf sports and volunteering.
2026 Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the individuals, teams and clubs named as finalists for the 2026 Awards of Excellence. Winners will be announced at Crown Perth on Saturday 20 June.
Nipper & Youth Awards finalists for 2026 announced.
The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia are a way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our nipper and youth members across Western Australia. Now in its seventh year, the event remains a highlight on the annual calendar, as…
Summer coastal drowning report released: One coastal drowning death every two days over summer
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has today released the 2025/26 Summer Coastal Drowning Report, with one coastal drowning death every two days over summer, serving as an urgent reminder of the need for continued vigilance and safer behaviour on Australia’s coastlines. Despite this tragic loss of life, the report revealed a welcome decrease…
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Awards, research and the stories behind the red and yellow — keep up with what’s happening across Surf Life Saving WA and on beaches around the state.
