Safety & Rescue

Boost to shark hazard mitigation welcomed

Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has welcomed this morning’s announcement by the Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Fisheries, of an additional $3.7 million in funding as part of the government’s Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy.

Extension of lifesaving services in response to tragedy at Sorrento Beach

In the wake of last Friday's tragedy at Sorrento Beach, first and foremost, SLSWA extends its sympathies to the family, friends, and loved ones of Greg O'Neill. As Western Australia's peak coastal safety authority, SLSWA works closely with major stakeholders to help develop and deliver the WA Government's Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy, focusing on lifesaving and surveillance services.

Helicopter patrols return ahead of summer

Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service has returned to the West Australian coastline, watching over beachgoers until April 2027.

Surf Life Saving WA recognises lifesavers ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, SLSWA is paying tribute to the lifesavers behind the nearly 1,000 rescues performed on WA beaches each year.

Summer coastal drowning report released: One coastal drowning death every two days over summer

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has today released the 2025/26 Summer Coastal Drowning Report, which shows one coastal drowning death every two days over summer.

Fishers’ Safety A Focus As Abalone Season Opens

With the first session of the 2025/26 Western Zone abalone fishing season confirmed to go ahead this Saturday, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is calling on fishers to focus on their safety, with recent seasons experiencing a massive surge in incidents. “Once again this year, we’ll have hundreds of surf…

Arrival of summer brings safety plea from Surf Lifesavers

Summer has arrived, and, following one of their worst summers on record, WA’s peak coastal safety organisation is pleading with the public to be aware of the dangers and take necessary precautions when heading to the beach. Between 1 December 2024 and 28 February 2025, 13 coastal drowning deaths were…

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…