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First Aid Courses in Perth: Why Experience and Community Trust Matter

When it comes to choosing a first aid course in Perth, there are many providers to pick from. The real question isn’t just “where can I book a course”? — it’s “who can I trust to give me the skills and confidence to save a life”? For over 100 years,…

Heroes recognised at awards ceremony

Last Friday, Surf Life Saving WA recognised 37 individuals for their acts of bravery performed on the West Australian coast. Held every two years, the Coastal Bravery Awards pay tribute to the individuals who place themselves in harm’s way in response to a call for aid. Amongst the nearly 200…

Top 5 Reasons Your Workplace Needs a First Aid Refresher Course in 2025

Is your workplace first aid training still current? Many businesses complete their first aid training once, then forget to renew it – putting staff and compliance at risk. In 2025, with updated national guidelines and increasing workplace responsibilities, staying up to date is more important than ever. At Surf Life…

2025 Broome Sunset Challenge Success

The annual Sunset Challenge hosted by Broome Surf Life Saving Club recently was once again a success, hosting more than 100 competitors from across the state, including representatives from Broome, City of Bunbury, Cottesloe, Dampier, Dongara Denison, Esperance Goldfields, Fremantle, Sorrento, and Trigg Island Surf Life Saving clubs. Held over…

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at annual awards

Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year, recognising the hard work and commitment of its thousands of volunteer members at the annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday night. Joined by SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, more…

Nipper and Youth members’ achievements celebrated

More than 120 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, on Saturday afternoon. Over 300 guests, including SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson…

2025 Awards Finalists Announced

The Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our members in WA throughout the season, across a wide range of categories. Congratulations to the individuals, teams, and clubs who have been announced as finalists for the 2025 Surf Life Saving WA Awards…

2025 Nipper & Youth Awards finalists announced

The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia are a way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our nipper and youth members across Western Australia. We are delighted to recognise the hard work of our finalists and award recipients, who…