News & Events

Leadership skills and friendships developed on annual youth camps

During December and January, more than 120 youth members participated in our highly anticipated annual youth camps – Rise Up & TOAD. Rise Up Camp In the week leading up to Christmas, fifty-five U17 members from 23 clubs made their way to Forest Edge Recreation Camp, Waroona, for Rise Up…

Beach safety urged across the holiday season

As WA looks set to deliver ideal beach weather for the Christmas break, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) urges beachgoers to remain vigilant when heading to the beach over the coming holidays. “We know that going to the beach on Christmas Day and over the holiday period is a truly…

WA representative athletes named

With a number of team selection events held over recent months, Surf Life Saving WA would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been selected to represent Western Australia as members of the Western Suns Teams at the Surf Life Saving Australian Interstate Championships. After two years of COVID-19…

Rescue numbers remain cause for alarm as abalone season set to open

Despite no fatalities last season but with rescue numbers alarmingly high, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging fishers to put safety ahead of their catch as the annual West Coast Zone abalone fishing season opens this weekend. Last year, volunteer surf lifesavers performed 46 rescues, administered 48 cases of…

Good luck to our 2022 SLSA Awards of Excellence finalists

The 2022 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence returns to the Gold Coast this Saturday for the first in-person event since 2019. The annual awards celebrate the achievements of members & clubs from across the country & recognise their dedication and commitment to their communities. Winners from 12 categories…

Outstanding contributions of young members recognised

More than 100 outstanding young members from 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, held this afternoon. Nearly 300 guests gathered at this year’s event to recognise and celebrate the…

VALE Robert “Bob” Howard ESM OAM

We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Floreat Surf Life Saving Club, Surf Life Saving WA, & Surf Life Saving Australia Life Member, Robert “Bob” Howard ESM OAM. Bob’s involvement and commitment to Surf Life Saving spanned decades, beginning at Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club where he…

Spring heralds return of patrols to WA beaches

Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will return to the sky tomorrow, watching over West Australian beachgoers through until April 2023. Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Lifesaving Chris Peck, said the Service continues to play a central role in helping keep WA beachgoers safe. “While…