1971 | World Life Saving (WLS) founded |
1973 | Introduction of Advanced Resuscitation Certificate |
1973 | National Junior Association of Surf Life Saving formed |
1973/74 | Introduction of Helicopter Rescue Service in Sydney |
1975 | Alan Whelpton became SLSA President |
1980 | Females became eligible to be active patrolling members of SLSAA for the first time |
1980 | Red and yellow flags became standard Australian water safety symbol according to 'Australian Standard' |