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December 2009
National Patrol & Proficiency Policy
Last updated November 2009
All members who wish to compete at any SLSA competition must be registered, proficient and carry out required patrol duties, in accordance with the proficiency and patrol hour requirements detailed in this policy.
November 2009
2009 National Coastal Safety Report
Australian men are nearly nine times
more likely to drown at the beach than women according to the just
released Surf Life Saving Australia National Coastal Safety
Report.
And it is young men who are most at risk with those aged between 30 and 39 recording the highest number of deaths (overall, men accounted for 88% of coastal drowning deaths in Australia).
Click here for a copy of the Coastal Safety Report (844kb).
20 November 2009
BeachSafe
The BeachSafe site provides you with real-time
information about the weather and surf conditions, potential
hazards which you should be aware of and amenities and parking
details for your visit.
No matter where you live or your proposed destination you will find all the information you need to enjoy your time at your preferred beach location.
Visit the BeachSafe web site by clicking here.
For other safety tips and video of rip currents plus more - click here.
18 October 2009
2010 IRB Aussies
The 2010 IRB Aussies to be held in Penguin, Tasmania.
Click here for more information.
Become a Guardian of the Surf
A Guardian of
the Surf financially supports lifesavers all year round. Ongoing
contributions through monthly credit card deductions or direct
debit provide us with valuable support that will be felt every
month of the year.
Regular donations are so important - Guardians of the Surf provide Surf Life Saving with reliable funding and this ultimately gives our Surf Lifesavers the ongoing training and equipment they need to save lives on our beaches. Please consider becoming a Guardian of the Surf, and help us keep our beaches safe.
Click here for more information.
October 2008
Australian Championship Announcement through to 2022
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced a long-term deal that will secure the future for one of the country's most iconic events, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, right through to 2022.