Media Release

Extension of lifesaving services in response to tragedy at Sorrento Beach

In the wake of last Friday's tragedy at Sorrento Beach, first and foremost, SLSWA extends its sympathies to the family, friends, and loved ones of Greg O'Neill. As Western Australia's peak coastal safety authority, SLSWA works closely with major stakeholders to help develop and deliver the WA Government's Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy, focusing on lifesaving and surveillance services.

Helicopter patrols return ahead of summer

Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service has returned to the West Australian coastline, watching over beachgoers until April 2027.

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.

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, which shows one coastal drowning death every two days over summer.

Surf Life Saving descends on Albany for massive weekend of sports action

West Australian surf lifesavers will descend on Albany this weekend as Surf Life Saving WA’s annual Fuel to Go & Play WA Country Championships and Carnival return to Middleton Beach for the first time since 2017. Over two days, more than 830 athletes from 21 WA surf life saving clubs…

Fishers’ Safety A Focus As Abalone Season Opens

With the first session of the 2025/26 Western Zone abalone fishing season confirmed to go ahead this Saturday, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is calling on fishers to focus on their safety, with recent seasons experiencing a massive surge in incidents. “Once again this year, we’ll have hundreds of surf…