News & Events
24 . 12 . 2023
Christmas Day marks 43 years since beach patrols took to the skies over WA
As surf lifesavers gear up to watch over beachgoers this holiday season, the crew of Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Heli Service will also take to the […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
21 . 12 . 2023
Open Water Swims
Western Australia boasts a stunning coastline that provides the perfect backdrop for open water swims, catering for swimmers of all levels. As we hit the start of 2024, there are […]
Surf Sport
08 . 12 . 2023
Safety Remains a Priority as Abalone Season Opens
Thousands of recreational abalone fishers are expected to descend on inshore reefs this Saturday morning as the first West Coast Zone abalone fishing session of the season has been given […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
01 . 12 . 2023
Increase in Drowning Deaths Prompt Start of Summer Warnings
With the arrival of summer and rising temperatures likely to see more and more West Australians heading to the beach to cool off, Surf Life Saving WA is issuing a […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
20 . 10 . 2023
Westpac Helicopter drops in on Singleton Primary School
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter drops in on Singleton Primary School On Wednesday, more than 600 Singleton Primary School students were treated to a special visit from Surf Life Saving […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
02 . 10 . 2023
National Leadership College 2024
Applications are now open for Surf Life Saving Australia’s National Leadership College 2024, taking place from February, 4 – 10, 2024 in Sydney. The National Leadership College (NLC), for members […]
Clubs & Members
05 . 09 . 2023
Beach Helicopter Patrols Return for the Season
Surf Life Saving WA’s state government-funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service returned to WA skies over the weekend as their 2023/24 patrol season commenced. The helicopters, based out of North […]
Media Release
23 . 08 . 2023
Surf Life Saving WA Unveils New South West Development Facility
After more than three years in the making, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has revealed its new regional training and development facility, located in the heart of Margaret River. The […]
Clubs & Members, Media Release
28 . 07 . 2023
City Beach Lifeguard Saves Two Young Lives
A potential tragedy at City Beach was averted earlier this month thanks to the brave and swift actions of Ethan Lewins, an additional on-duty Surf Life Saving WA lifeguard contracted […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue