Minda Penn

Surf Life Saving bracing for busy beaches as heli services return to the skies

Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) state government funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopters will return to the skies this Saturday, 5 September as SLSWA predict an increase in beachgoers due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. “When COVID-19 restrictions were first introduced in March, we saw people flock to our beaches as a…

WA’s surf lifesavers recognised in online awards ceremony

New jet ski to patrol local beaches this summer

Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up for the coming patrol season as they took possession of their first jet ski this week. Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club President Dan Humble said the new jet ski was a fantastic asset not just for the club but for…

2020 Awards of Excellence Finalists

The Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our members throughout the season, across a wide range of categories. In what was once again a very competitive field, we are excited to announce our 2020 finalists! While this year, due…

Young lifesavers develop leadership skills at National Leadership College

During the first week of February, 23 young surf lifesavers from around Australia and New Zealand came together for the annual SLSA National Leadership College (NLC), a weeklong leadership and development program held in Sydney. Mandurah SLSC’s Monica Reinhardt spoke about her experience as WA’s representative at the college.

Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols finish for the season

With a 16% increase in shark sightings and a resulting 20% increase in beach closures, Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (opens in a new tab) (WLRHS) continues to demonstrate the vital role it plays in protecting beach goers and those…

Surf Life Saving WA announces new facility in Margaret River

Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has announced the acquisition of property in Margaret River which will see them establish an operational base and development centre in the south west. Surf Life Saving WA President, Craig Smith-Gander said the approximately 1 hectare property located on Railway Terrace will provide the ideal…

Surf Life Saving WA announces new development centre

With the current Coronavirus situation dictating the recent tone of news and announcements, on behalf of the Board of Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) I am delighted to be able to share some news that is both exciting and strategically…