Media Release
24 . 01 . 2020
Beach safety urged ahead of Australia Day
With hot summer days coming for the Australia Day long weekend it is expected many will choose to take their celebrations to the beach. “Spending time at the beach is […]
Media Release
23 . 12 . 2019
Beach safety urged over holiday period
As WA looks set to provide some warm summer days for the Christmas and New Year period, Surf Life Saving WA are reminding beachgoers not to be complacent when it […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
18 . 12 . 2019
Lifeguards set to hit the sand ahead of summer holidays
Lifeguard patrols at the popular Margaret Rivermouth Beach will commence for the season this Friday, 20 December and, while the red & yellow uniform will remain, the service will now be delivered […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
09 . 12 . 2019
Vigilance urged ahead of weekend abalone season opener
Surf Life Saving WA, the state’s peak coastal safety organisation, are reminding fishers to use caution ahead of this weekend’s West Coast zone abalone fishing season opener. Surf Life Saving […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
17 . 10 . 2019
New lifesaving observation tower unveiled at Koombana Bay
Surf Life Saving WA has rolled out the eighth of ten new purpose built observation towers designed to improve effectiveness of beach safety activities. Significant funding received by Surf Life […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
17 . 09 . 2019
WA coastal drowning deaths up by 31% on last year
Western Australia saw a 31% increase in coastal* drowning deaths last year, according to figures just released by Surf Life Saving WA, the state’s peak coastal safety organisation. The statistics […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
30 . 08 . 2019
Increased coverage as heli patrols kick off for the season
Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) state government funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter will return to the skies as of this Sunday, 1 September 2019 through to 30 April 2020, with […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
13 . 08 . 2019
Western Suns claim third in close contest
After three days of tough competition, WA’s Western Suns have made the west coast proud, coming away with a third place finish at last week’s Interstate Pool Rescue Championships, just […]
Media Release, Surf Sport
06 . 08 . 2019
Search team efforts recognised
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) would like to commend the efforts of our Wesfarmers Emergency Response Team (WERT) volunteer jet ski operators for their outstanding efforts in a search and […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue