Lifesaving & Training
Surf Life Saving Pathway
Journey with us together in creating stronger and healthier families; safer beaches and engaging communities.
Share the load for beach safety.
We have clear training opportunities and pathways. What we need from you is a commitment of 4 patrolling hours a month or 25 hours in a year.
Potential Pathway
PREREQUISITES
- Be a minimum of 13 years old on the day of course commencement
- For over 18 years olds, hold a Blue Card
- Able to commit to 25 patrol hours in a year
PREREQUISITES
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
- As above
- Able to complete a 200m pool swim in 5 minutes or less
Advanced Resuscitation Training (ART)
- Be of 15 years of age
- Proficient in SLSA First Aid
PREREQUISITES
Bronze Medallion
- As above
- Able to complete a 400m pool swim in 9 minutes or less
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crew
- As above
- Hold SLSA Bronze Medallion
PREREQUISITES
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver
- Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
- Hold a current recreational marine drivers license (needs to be obtained externally to the surf life saving education structure) to meet local state marine licensing requirements
- Able to commit to 25+ patrol hours in a year
Applicants must be also hold the following awards:
- SLSA Bronze Medallion
- IRB Crew Certificate
- Radio Operators Certificate
PREREQUISITES
- Be a minimum of 17 years old on the day of course commencement
- Hold Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) certificate
- Hold a SLSA Bronze Medallion
- Able to commit to 25+ patrol hours in a year
Acknowledgement / Awards
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Thank you for your unwavering dedication and service to our club, community, and beach. Congratulations on receiving these awards, which are a testament to your exceptional commitment and contributions.
2024-2025 – Shannon Figallo, Sports Team Manager of the Year (Branch)
2023-2024 – Caitlyn Pape, Youth Lifesaver of the Year (Branch)
2023-2024 – Caitlyn Pape, joint winner of the Nearly Wills Scholarship (Branch)
2022-2023 – Tori Hill, U18 Lifesaver of the Year (Branch)
2022-2023 – Finnlay Patterson, U14 Lifesaver of the Year (Branch)
2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 Patrol Club of The Year (congratulations patrol members)
Always swim between the red flags
Last year (summer 2024/2025) in QLD alone
the amazing Surf Life Saving volunteers and lifeguards had:
source: https://sls.com.au/surf-life-saving-australia-releases-national-coastal-safety-report-2025/