Media Release
08 . 12 . 2023
Safety Remains a Priority as Abalone Season Opens
Thousands of recreational abalone fishers are expected to descend on inshore reefs this Saturday morning as the first West Coast Zone abalone fishing session of the season has been given […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
01 . 12 . 2023
Increase in Drowning Deaths Prompt Start of Summer Warnings
With the arrival of summer and rising temperatures likely to see more and more West Australians heading to the beach to cool off, Surf Life Saving WA is issuing a […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
20 . 10 . 2023
Westpac Helicopter drops in on Singleton Primary School
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter drops in on Singleton Primary School On Wednesday, more than 600 Singleton Primary School students were treated to a special visit from Surf Life Saving […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
05 . 09 . 2023
Beach Helicopter Patrols Return for the Season
Surf Life Saving WA’s state government-funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service returned to WA skies over the weekend as their 2023/24 patrol season commenced. The helicopters, based out of North […]
Media Release
23 . 08 . 2023
Surf Life Saving WA Unveils New South West Development Facility
After more than three years in the making, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has revealed its new regional training and development facility, located in the heart of Margaret River. The […]
Clubs & Members, Media Release
28 . 07 . 2023
City Beach Lifeguard Saves Two Young Lives
A potential tragedy at City Beach was averted earlier this month thanks to the brave and swift actions of Ethan Lewins, an additional on-duty Surf Life Saving WA lifeguard contracted […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
03 . 03 . 2023
End of summer no time for complacency says Surf Life Saving WA
While Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) reported a drop in coastal and ocean drowning deaths across WA this summer, with plenty more hot weather still on the cards over […]
Media Release
23 . 12 . 2022
Beach safety urged across the holiday season
As WA looks set to deliver ideal beach weather for the Christmas break, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) urges beachgoers to remain vigilant when heading to the beach over the […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
07 . 12 . 2022
Rescue numbers remain cause for alarm as abalone season set to open
Despite no fatalities last season but with rescue numbers alarmingly high, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging fishers to put safety ahead of their catch as the annual West […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue