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Safety & Rescue
Beachgoers urged to Stop, Look, Stay Alive, with summer around the corner
With summer only one day away and rising temperatures likely to see more and more West Australians heading to the beach to cool off, Surf Life Saving WA is reminding beachgoers to take the necessary precautions for an enjoyable day out. Data from the 2024 National Coastal Safety Report shows…
Safety & Rescue
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service lands important message among young Aussies to stay safe this season
For more than 51 years, the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service has been keeping Australians safe along our coastlines, waterways and mountain regions through to the bush. Ahead of another unpredictable summer season, Westpac and the Service are encouraging Aussies to plan ahead and put safety first when enjoying…
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SLSWA and Woodside renew long-term partnership
Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) and Woodside Energy have renewed their long-standing partnership which supports coastal safety programs across the state. The partnership between SLSWA and Woodside commenced in 2012 and has since grown to encompass multiple initiatives aimed at improving the safety and well-being of beachgoers in Western…
Safety & Rescue
Westpac Rescue Helicopter drops in for beach safety lesson
More than 360 students at Marmion Primary School had an extra special session about beach safety on Wednesday, welcoming the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and its crew to their school oval! Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service provides a free and vital community service to…
Safety & Rescue
Beach helicopter patrols return ahead of summer
Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will return to the West Australian coastline today, guarding over beachgoers until April 2025. Last season, between September 2023 and April 2024, the helicopters flew nearly 1,000 hours across 741 patrols over metropolitan and south west beaches. Surf Life…
Surf Sport
New partnership to promote healthy eating to members
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) and Healthway have announced a new three-year partnership, which will promote the importance of healthy eating to members and athletes. SLSWA has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Healthway, including as the naming rights partner of its summer surf sports season. The partnership has promoted the SunSmart…
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Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s 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…
Safety & Rescue
Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols wind down for the season.
Surf Life Saving WA’s State Government-funded Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS), which operates out of bases in North Fremantle and Busselton, will fly its final patrols today as they finish up for the summer season. Since September 2023, the Service has flown nearly 1,000 hours across more than…