Media Release

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…

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 night. With more than 520 attendees representing WA’s 31 surf life saving clubs, corporate and government partners, and guests, SLSWA…

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 (SLSWA) has announced they will return to Bunbury for the 2022 SunSmart Country Carnival. Surf Life Saving WA President Craig…

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 coast. This year marks the fourth ceremony, with a break in 2020 due to COVID restrictions. Amongst the Gold Medallion…

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 Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service continues to play a vital role in keeping West Australian beachgoers safe. As the…

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 patrol our coastline. Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service provides a vital free community service to…

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 & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, held this afternoon. Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club’s Annika…

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 expected to be a warm Easter long weekend and start to the school holidays. “We have seen a 140% increase…