News & Events

Annual Sunset Challenge a Success

The annual Sunset Challenge hosted by Broome Surf Life Saving Club recently was once again a success, hosting more than 170 competitors from across Australia, including representatives from Albany, Alexander Headland, Broome, City of Bunbury, Dampier, Dongara Denison, Esperance Goldfields, Fremantle, Port Campbell, Sorrento, Trigg Island and Yamba Surf Life…

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards

Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year, recognising the hard work and commitment of its thousands of volunteer members at the annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday night. Joined by SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, more…

SLSWA launches new leadership camp for young members

The Young Leaders Camp caters to members between the ages of 18 and 25 and provides the opportunity to participate in a range of physical and social activities to develop personal leadership skills. Through a range of physical and social activities, attendees will explore and develop their personal leadership styles,…

Nipper and youth member’s achievements celebrated

More than 100 outstanding young members across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) annual Nipper & Youth Awards, presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, on Saturday afternoon. Over 350 guests gathered at this year’s event to recognise and celebrate the achievements…

2024 Awards Finalists Announced

The Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our members in WA throughout the season, across a wide range of categories. Congratulations to the individuals, teams and clubs who have been announced as finalists for the 2024 Surf Life Saving Western Australia…

Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols wind down for the season.

Surf Life Saving WA’s State Government-funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS), which operates out of bases in North Fremantle and Busselton, will fly its final patrols today as they finish up for the summer season. Since September 2023, the Service has flown nearly 1,000 hours across more than 740…

2024 Nipper & Youth Awards finalists 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 their fifth year, we are delighted to recognise the hard work of our…

Lifesaving teamwork on display

Receiving a distress call from a member of the public, Kalani, a dedicated SLSWA Lifeguard on duty at Cottesloe Beach recently, sprang into action, going to the aid of a man experiencing chest pains. The patient told Kalani he had experienced a similar but less severe pain some hours earlier,…