Media Release
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
08 . 10 . 2022
Outstanding contributions of young members recognised
More than 100 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) annual Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic […]
25 . 06 . 2022
Country Carnival locations announced for 2023 and 2024
The Country Carnival is a significant event on the surf sports calendar every season. Held over the Australia Day weekend, it is a great opportunity to get away and enjoy […]
29 . 04 . 2022
Lifesavers perform nearly 400 rescues as WA patrol season comes to a close
As the red & yellow flags are packed down signifying the end of the 2021/22 lifesaving patrol season, the efforts of surf lifesavers across WA beaches this past summer are […]