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Multiple incidents at WA beaches prompt safety warning

Following one of their worst seasons on record, Surf Life Saving WA is pleading with beachgoers to exercise caution as they head back to the coast following multiple incidents that have resulted in swimmers needing rescuing. “With the arrival of warmer weather and the school holidays, we’re seeing people heading…

Heroes recognised at awards ceremony

Last Friday, Surf Life Saving WA recognised 37 individuals for their acts of bravery performed on the West Australian coast. Held every two years, the Coastal Bravery Awards pay tribute to the individuals who place themselves in harm’s way in response to a call for aid. Amongst the nearly 200…

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at annual awards

Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year, recognising the hard work and commitment of its thousands of volunteer members at the annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday night. Joined by SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, more…

Statistics Reveal Impact of Life Saving Work

With the recent release of the summer drowning and lifesaving statistics, on behalf of the Board of Surf Life Saving WA, President Heidi Gan commended the efforts of WA clubs and lifesavers over the past summer, stating that the work done had been nothing short of exceptional. The release of…

Lifesavers on edge ahead of final abalone session

With the fourth and final session of this year’s West Coast Zone abalone fishing season confirmed to go ahead this Saturday, surf lifesavers are bracing for what they expect to be another busy hour of fishing to wrap up the season. Over the past three sessions, lifesavers have performed 108…

Stop, Look and Stay Alive: Lifesavers warn against complacency.

With the third session of the 2024/25 South West Zone abalone fishing season confirmed to go ahead this Saturday, and as WA continues to see a rise in coastal drowning fatalities, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is warning abalone fishers that without proper consideration for their safety, they could easily…

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

West Australian surf lifesavers will descend on Bunbury this weekend as Surf Life Saving WA’s annual Fuel to Go & Play Country Carnival returns to Back Beach. Over two days, more than 1,000 athletes and 400 volunteers from 21 WA surf life saving clubs will take on a host of…

Lifesavers plead for beachgoers to make sensible decisions when it comes to beach safety

Last weekend, surf lifesavers on West Australian beaches performed 222 rescues, a massive 1,608% increase on the same weekend last year. Research shows that the coastal drowning risk is more than four times greater on a summer public holiday. In the lead-up to the Australia Day long weekend, Surf Life…