2026

Media Release

Surf Life Saving WA honours volunteer excellence at annual awards

Nearly 500 members, partners and guests gathered to celebrate the season at the annual Awards of Excellence, recognising volunteers from WA’s 31 surf life saving clubs.

Media Release

Young achievers celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards

More than 70 young members from across WA were recognised at the annual Nipper & Youth Awards, celebrating achievements in lifesaving, surf sports and volunteering.

2026

2026 Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the individuals, teams and clubs named as finalists for the 2026 Awards of Excellence. Winners will be announced at Crown Perth on Saturday 20 June.

Clubs & Members

Nipper & Youth Awards finalists for 2026 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. Now in its seventh year, the event remains a highlight on the annual calendar, as…

Media Release

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, with one coastal drowning death every two days over summer, serving as an urgent reminder of the need for continued vigilance and safer behaviour on Australia’s coastlines. Despite this tragic loss of life, the report revealed a welcome decrease…