Get involved with Surf Life Saving
Every year, volunteer surf lifesavers help keep millions of Australians and visitors safe at the beach. But lifesaving is more than patrols. There are many ways to learn, participate and become part of the Surf Life Saving community.
Wherther you want to improve your beach safety knowledge, introduce your children to surf education, or train to patrol the beach, there's a pathway for you.
Start with Beach Passport - Learn the basics of beach safety
Surf Life Saving Australia created Beach Passport to help everyone better understand how to stay safe at the beach. In just a short online course, you'll learn how to identify hazards like rip currents, udnerstand safe swimming practices, and build confidence in the surf.
Beach Passport is FREE and designed for anyone who loves the beach.
It's a simply way to start your journey with Surf Life Saving and play a role in making our beaches safer.
Join Nippers
Introduce children to surf safety and confidence in the water.
Nippers is Surf Life Saving's junior program for children aged 5-13. Through fun beach activities, kids learn valuable skills including surf awareness, and teamwork.
Delivered by trained volunteers through local Surf Life Saving clubs, Nippers helps the next generation build confidence in the ocean while learning how to stay safe at the beach.
Learn First Aid
But, did you know that you could learn lifesaving skills from the experts with our range of First Aid Courses?
Volunteer with Surf Life Saving
You can support lifesaving in many ways. Not all volunteers patrol the beach. Surf Life Saving clubs rely on people who help with youth programs, events, training, fundraising and administration.
No matter your background or experience, there are many ways to contribute and be part of the Surf Life Saving mvoement.
Become a surf lifesaver - train to patrol and help save lives
Volunteer surf lifesavers are at the heart of Surf Life Saving. Through nationally recognised training, including the Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion, members gain the skills needed to patrol beaches and respond to emergencies.
Becoming a surf lifesavers means joining a supportive ccommunity, building lifesaving skills and making a real difference in keeping people safe at the coast.
If you would like to learn more, contact your Surf Life Saving club of choice.
