Media Release

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 coming holidays. “We know that going to the beach on Christmas Day and over the holiday period is a truly…

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 Coast Zone abalone fishing season opens this weekend. Last year, volunteer surf lifesavers performed 46 rescues, administered 48 cases of…

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 Charitable Foundation of WA, held this afternoon. Nearly 300 guests gathered at this year’s event to recognise and celebrate the…

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 all things surf with families, friends, and clubmates. Last year, over 1300 competitors and their families descended on Bunbury for…

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 recognised. Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Lifesaving Chris Peck paid tribute to the work of the more than 5,500…

Safety a priority as abalone season opens

Despite no fatalities last season but with rescue numbers alarmingly high, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging fishers to put personal safety and the safety of friends, family and fellow fishers ahead of their catch as the annual West Coast Zone abalone fishing season opens this weekend. Surf Life…

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 continue its vital work in helping keep the WA coastline safe.  In an announcement by the Minister for Fisheries…

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 transport logistics and to the community. “I was extremely proud to be recognised in this week’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List…