Media Release
04 . 09 . 2021
Welcome funding boost as heli service returns to the sky
As Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service returned to the sky today, it received a welcome boost in funding which will ensure the Service can […]
16 . 06 . 2021
SLSWA President recognised for service in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to our President Craig Smith-Gander, who was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this week’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, for significant service to surf lifesaving, to […]
13 . 06 . 2021
An exceptional year celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards
Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year as they recognised the efforts of their members at the annual Awards of Excellence at Crown Perth on Saturday […]
08 . 06 . 2021
Surf Life Saving to return to Bunbury for 2022 Country Carnival
Following a hugely successful event, which saw more than 1,400 athletes from across WA converge on Bunbury over the Australia Day long weekend earlier this year, Surf Life Saving WA […]
07 . 05 . 2021
Acts of bravery recognised at award ceremony
Nearly 150 guests gathered at Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) annual Coastal Bravery Awards ceremony this morning, as forty-one individuals were recognised for acts of bravery performed on the WA […]
30 . 04 . 2021
Surf Life Saving WA reports dramatic increase in beach clearances as a result of shark sightings
With a more than 300% increase in the number of people cleared from the water at WA beaches this year due to the presence of sharks, Surf Life Saving WA’s […]
22 . 04 . 2021
Safety class: Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and crew to land at Deanmore Primary School
Students at Deanmore Primary School in Karrinyup, will today learn about how to keep safe at Western Australia’s beaches, as they meet the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter crew who […]
10 . 04 . 2021
Outstanding contributions by young members recognised
More than 80 outstanding young individuals were recognised for their achievements across a range of areas, including lifesaving, surf sports and training, at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual Nipper & […]
01 . 04 . 2021
With drownings up, safety takes priority ahead of holiday break
As Western Australia’s coastal and ocean drowning deaths continue to rise, Surf Life Saving WA is imploring people to take heed of warnings and plan appropriately ahead of what is […]