Safety & Rescue
30 . 04 . 2024
Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols wind down for the season.
Surf Life Saving WA’s State Government-funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS), which operates out of bases in North Fremantle and Busselton, will fly its final patrols today as they […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
04 . 04 . 2024
Lifesaving teamwork on display
Receiving a distress call from a member of the public, Kalani, a dedicated SLSWA Lifeguard on duty at Cottesloe Beach recently, sprang into action, going to the aid of a […]
Blogs, Safety & Rescue
25 . 01 . 2024
Caution urged with beach safety risk higher on Australia Day
With tomorrow’s Australia Day public holiday bringing in a long weekend and expected warm weather, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging beachgoers to exercise caution to ensure a safe […]
Media Release, Safety & Rescue
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
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
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
23 . 01 . 2023
First Surf Alert Module to be installed at Claytons Beach for trialling
The first of Surf Life Saving WA’s Surf Alert Modules (SAM) has been installed at Clayton’s Beach (Mindarie South) to undergo extensive testing over the coming months before additional units […]
Safety & Rescue