surf life saving australia annual report 2011/12

01Review Of SLSA OpeRAtiOnS

Each year many thousands of Australians and visitors enjoy our beautiful coastline and its natural wonders, and the excitement of spending in a day at the beach. Watching carefully over that sparkling blue water are the red and yellow guardians of our beaches.

This year I met some of our surf lifesavers at Coogee Beach while they were on patrol. They were among 165,000 members who volunteered over 1.3 million hours, saved thousands of lives and performed countless first aid treatments and preventative actions.

We admire and respect these members of our community who have been dedicated to the protection of others for over 100 years. They embody the professionalism of generations past while leading the organisation with strength and fortitude into the future.

As Patron-in-Chief, I join all Australians in thinking these inspiring volunteers for their commitment, effort and devotion to keeping us safe.

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC CVO Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Section 1 – Review of SLSA Operations .............................. 4Section 2 – Governance .................................................. 58Section 3 – Financial Report ........................................... 78Section 4 – Awards & Honours ....................................... 92Section 5 – Sport Results .............................................. 100Section 6 – Statistical Summaries ................................. 118Section 7 – SLS Entities/Groups .................................... 148Section 8 – Glossary of Terms ....................................... 153

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Highlights ................................................................. 6President & CEO’s Report ........................................ 20Operations ............................................................. 26Sport ...................................................................... 28Development .......................................................... 34Viability & Reputation ............................................ 36Strategic Development ........................................... 40Surf Life Saving Foundation ..................................... 46Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Services ....... 50

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Our strategic priorities• financial Security• Effective National Movement• Delivering the Peak Body Promise• Exploiting our Knowledge Advantage• Building SLSA Capacity & Capability

Our key successes in 2011-12• our frontline lifesavers and lifeguards performed

15,428 rescues, 34,978 first aid treatments and 928,578 preventative actions.

• We increased total membership numbers by 4.2% to over 165,000.

• our members completed a total of 1.34 million volunteer hours on patrol.

• We adopted Surf Life Saving 2020 and the SLSA Strategic Plan: 2012-2016, the road maps for the movement and SLSA towards 2020.

• We completed the 3 year SLSA ICT Project which will be rolled out during 2012-13.

• We were awarded the Research Project of the Year at the 2012 nSW Water Safety Awards for a study into Rock fishing Safety in nSW.

• We were identified as the lead agency to undertake a Community Education Strategy Project regarding Tsunami’s.

• We continued to play an important role in the consultative process associated with the Australian Government’s not-for-profit and charity reform agenda, both individually and via our membership of the Community Council for Australia.

• We adopted and implemented a revised retail strategy, focussed at serving our members and increasing revenue.

• We won the ‘In Field Service’ category of the 2012 Australian Mobile Awards for our CoastSafe iRisk Assessor application.

• We have agreed with DHL and Telstra to extend our partnerships for an additional three years, taking both partnerships through to 2015.

• We confirmed our current level of base funding with the Australian Government for a further three years.

• We delivered strong fiscal management, achieving an operating surplus for the parent entity of $259,830 after Special funds movements.

• We commenced the next Wave program that provides opportunities for surf lifesavers to transition their surf life saving skills towards an olympic discipline.

Our priorities in 2012-13• Support, through the states, our frontline lifesavers,

lifeguards and services to reduce coastal drowning.• Grow membership and participation.• Define financial sustainability plans for SLSA and

the movement.• Refine and clarify the roles, responsibilities and functions

of SLSA and the states to enhance our Effective National Movement goals.

• Support the states in updating their strategic plans to align with SLS2020.

• Finalise and implement federal election advocacy plan.• Roll out of the suite of systems and products developed as

part of the SLSA ICT Project.• finalise key SLSA capacity building plans including a

people strategy, workforce planning strategy and business management strategy.

• Completion of research (and potential development) of an appropriate standard PfD to provide an appropriate flotation device that meets the needs of members.

• Implementation of drone technology to enable surf lifesavers to achieve greater coastal safety surveillance and response capabilities.

• Contribute to Australia’s National Disaster Resilience Strategy by delivering the Tsunami Community Education Strategy on behalf of the Australian Tsunami working group.

• Deliver Rescue 2012 in Adelaide.• Deliver the 2nd International Rip Symposium in Sydney.


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2011

29 - 31 Jul Australian IRB Championships (Glenelg, SA)

12 - 14 Aug SLSA Pool Rescue Championships (Canberra, NSW)

18 Aug SLSA EMG Meeting

20 Aug SLSA Board Meeting

27 - 28 Aug KNG Trials, Noosa Heads

25 Sept Coolangatta Gold (Gold Coast, QLD)

1 - 2 oct NT Surf Life Saving Championships (Darwin, NT)

7 - 9 oct SLSA National Conference

7 oct SLSA Board Meeting

8 oct SLSA Awards of excellence

28 - 30 oct nZ Pool Rescue Championships

28 oct SLSA AGM


24 - 27 nov German Cup

6 - 7 Dec SLSA EMG Meeting

18 Dec Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 1 (Surfers Paradise, QLD)

2012

8 Jan Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 2 (Portsea, VIC)

22 Jan Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 3 (Newcastle, NSW)

22 - 23 Jan Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships (Sydney, NSW)

24 Jan SLSA Board Meeting

29 Jan Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 4 (Perth, WA)

30 Jan SLSA EMG Meeting

29 Jan - 4 feb 2012 National Leadership College

12 feb Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 5 (Coolum, QLD)

19 feb Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series - Round 6 (Noosa Heads, QLD)

24 feb SLSA Board Meeting

25 - 26 feb SA Masters Surf Life Saving Championships (Port Elliott, SA)

27 - 28 feb SLSA EMG Meeting

2 - 4 Mar nSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships (Kingscliff, NSW)

3 - 4 Mar Victorian Junior Life Saving Championships (Lorne, VIC)

3 - 4 Mar WA Senior Surf Life Saving Championships (Fremantle, WA)

3 - 4 Mar Tasmanian Surf Life Saving Championships (Carlton Park, TAS)

8 - 11 Mar NSW Surf Life Saving Championships (Kingscliff, NSW)

9 - 11 Mar Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships (Maroochydore, QLD)

10 - 11 Mar Victorian Senior Life Saving Championships (Lorne, VIC)

10 - 11 Mar WA Junior Surf Life Saving Championships (Fremantle, WA)

10 - 11 Mar SA Senior Surf Life Saving Championships (South Port, SA)

10 - 11 Mar Tasmanian Surf Life Saving Championships (Penguin, TAS)

16 - 18 Mar Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships (Kurrawa, QLD)

17 Mar SLSA Board Meeting

17 - 18 Mar SA Junior Surf Life Saving Championships (Seacliff, SA)

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2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Gold Coast, QLD)

10 Apr SLSA Board Meeting

16 May SLSA Board Meeting

21 - 22 May SLSA EMG Meeting

26 May SLSA Board Meeting (Bunbury SLSC, WA)

25 Jun SLSA Board Meeting

30 May - 3 Jun 2012 SLSA Leaders Conference (North Cronulla, NSW)

20 - 22 Jul Australian IRB Championships (Ocean Beach, NSW)

23 Jul SLSA Board Meeting

17 - 19 Aug SLSA Pool Rescue Championships (Adelaide, SA)

22 - 23 Aug SLSA EMG Meeting

25 Aug SLSA Board Meeting

15 - 16 Sep KNG Series Trials (Tugun Beach, QLD)

16 - 17 Sep Sanyo Bussan Cup Japan

17 Sep SLSA EMG Meeting

20 Sep SLSA Board Meeting

29 - 30 Sep NT Surf Life Saving Championships (Mindil Beach, NT)

14 oct 2012 Coolangatta Gold

23 oct SLSF AGM

24 - 25 oct SLSA EMG Meeting

26 oct SLSA AGM


27 oct SLSA Awards of excellence

30 oct - 1 nov International Rip Current Symposium (Sydney, NSW)

7 - 8 nov ILS General Assembly (Adelaide, SA)

6 - 8 nov ILS Board of Directors Meeting (Adelaide, SA)

7 - 18 nov Rescue 2012 (Adelaide, SA)

4 - 5 Dec SLSA EMG Meeting

2013

21 - 22 Jan Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships (Sydney, NSW)

15 - 21 Apr 2013 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Gold Coast, QLD)

11 - 18 May Arafura Games


SnAPSHOT

Table 01: Surf Life Saving Australia Snapshot

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Change % 1

Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd 2

Revenue - sponsorship & grants ($,000) 18,308 17,075 19,121 19,794 4%

Revenue - total consolidated entity ($,000) 27,724 29,236 33,504 36,459 9%

Expenditure - total consolidated entity 27,594 29,066 33,250 35,899 8%

FTE employees - parent entity (i.e SLSA) 38 44 44 47 7%

Surf Life Saving in Australia

Membership

number of male members 85,004 86,152 89,357 93,347 4%

number of female members 65,314 67,474 69,449 72,473 4%

Total membership 150,318 153,626 158,806 165,820 4%

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Rescues performed by surf lifesavers 10,621 9,420 12,042 12,610 5%

Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards 3 2,564 2,492 2,394 2,818 18%

First aid administered by surf lifesavers 21,844 35,416 45,860 17,652 -62%

First aid administered by ALS lifeguards 3 12,772 18,383 21,659 17,326 -20%

Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers 208,865 227,963 247,102 298,866 21%

Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards 3 454,090 430,434 486,614 629,712 29%

Education

Total SLSA awards 100,401 89,702 101,035 120,652 19%

% of junior members receiving SLSA awards 65% 32% 49% 66% 35%

Total AQF qualifications 9,614 9,120 8,875 8,402 -5%

number of Cert ii (Public Safety) qualifications issued (formally Bronze Medallion) 9,479 9,038 8,830 8,333 -6%

Total units of competency 120,104 124,231 145,850 140,263 -4%

Sport

number of competitors at 2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 5,563 8,151 6,717 6,525 -3%

number of competitors at 2011 Coolangatta Gold 338 407 543 502 -8%

national High Performance squad nominations 115 116 109 180 65%

number of accredited officials 2,430 2,615 3,161 3,478 10%

number of accredited coaches 1,884 1,987 2,701 2,790 3%

Community

number of Guardians of the Surf (Donors) 34,987 40,357 47,952 48,500 1%

1 Indicates the percentage change from 2010-11 to 2011-122 Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue service 3 Refers to services provided by SLS managed Australian Lifeguard Services


Our profileSurf Life Saving (SLS) is Australia’s major coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority, and the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia and the world.

Well over one million Australians are meaningfully connected with SLS, including the 165,000 members of our 310 affiliated surf life saving clubs.

SLS is built on a positive ‘can do’ attitude to life. We epitomise the values, lifestyle and beliefs of the Australian culture. We stand for life. We protect life. We promote life. We save life.

every year SLS personnel are involved in over 15,000 rescues, 65,000 emergency care treatments and 900,000 preventative actions. Since SLS was established in 1907, over 600,000 lives have been saved.

SLS operates a wide range of support operations, including: 24/7 emergency response groups, rescue helicopter services, jet rescue boats, offshore rescue boats, wave-runners, surveillance systems and radio control and coordination centres. We also operate the country’s largest lifeguard (contract lifesaving) service, providing cost recovery lifesaving services to local governments and other coastal land managers.

SLS is a unique not-for-profit charity and community service that exists only through community donations, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government grants.

Our movement prides itself on offering mateship, education, lifeskills and giving back to the community. We are inclusive and accepting. We welcome all Australians of all backgrounds, beliefs and ages and encourage everyone to share our positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Our historyAustralia’s first volunteer surf life saving clubs appeared on Sydney’s ocean beaches in 1907. By-laws which had banned bathing in daylight hours since the 1830s were gradually repealed between 1902 and 1905, in response to the increasing popularity of surf-bathing and a growing conviction that bathing in appropriate clothing was not an immoral act. The impact these changes had on local beach culture was dramatic and beachgoers began to enter the surf in rapidly escalating numbers. The surf was new to most surf-bathers and many

could not swim, so with its increasing popularity came more drowning and consequent attempts at rescue. By the summer of 1906-07, the population of Sydney was obsessed with the question of the safety of the surf. It was in this environment that surf life saving clubs first emerged, their regular patrols a welcome relief to local authorities and nervous bathers alike. On 18 October 1907, representatives from these clubs, together with members of other interested groups, met to form the Surf Bathing Association of New South Wales, the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia.

Why we existSLS exists to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

SLS accepts its obligations to look after the safety and welfare of all visitors to our beaches which are Australia’s largest and most popular playgrounds.

Australia has over 11,500 beaches dispersed along 36,000km of coastline. Every year there are an estimated 100 million visitations to our beaches and the task of ensuring the safety of all visitors is one that SLS is committed to.

Despite significant advancements in the technology, techniques and knowledge, people still drown on the coast in unacceptable numbers. SLS exists to save lives and we are committed to reducing the coastal drowning toll.

Our strategiesSLSA has developed a strategic direction that will guide the SLS movement through to the year 2020. The focus of Surf Life Saving 2020 (SLS2020) is to harness the collective skills, knowledge and assets of the whole SLS movement to further build the capacity and capability of the movement to save more lives, create better Australians and build better communities. There are four pillars of SLS2020 we will pursue to achieve our mission:

1. extend lifesaving coverage to meet community needs.2. Develop our people.3. Ensure the movement’s long term sustainability.4. Involve All Australians and make a valued contribution to

the Australian society

The diagram on page 12 provides a more detailed insight into the SLS2020 and how these pillars will benefit all Australians and the Surf Life Saving movement.

WHO WE ARE

SLS exists to save lives and we are committed to reducing the coastal drowning toll.


SLSA has articulated its specific commitment to achieving SLS2020 in the SLSA Strategic Plan: 2012-2016. It identifies the following five strategic priorities for SLSA to 2016:

1. financial Security2. Effective National Movement3. Delivering the Peak Body Promise4. Exploiting our Knowledge Advantage5. Building SLSA Capacity and Capability

How we fulfil our missionour total club membership of 165,820 is spread across 310 affiliated surf life saving clubs (see pages 149-152) and more than 98 ‘support operations’ (helicopter rescue services, motorised units of RWCs, IRBs, JRBs, oRBs and surfcom centres – see glossary). Of our 165,820 members, 46,902 actively patrol our beaches and 63,157 are ‘Nippers’ (junior surf lifesavers aged from 5 to 13).

The majority of our services are provided by surf lifesavers who complete surf patrols in their own time – usually a half-day patrol every three to four weeks during the surf swimming season. We also operate the country’s largest lifeguard service, contracting to local governments and other coastal land managers.

In the 2011-12 season, our volunteer patrol members were involved in 12,610 rescues, while our paid lifeguards rescued 2,818 more, taking the total number of lives saved since 1907 to over 600,000.

Our stakeholdersIt is estimated there are more than 100 million beach visitations each year, making Australia’s beaches and coastline the country’s favourite playground. Our principal stakeholders are therefore those who use the Australian coastline, and those who are directly or indirectly impacted by our actions.

We engage with our stakeholders in order to further our goal of saving lives in the water. Within this group, we have direct relationships with a number of stakeholders – our members, our staff and our corporate and government partners. We also have a direct relationship with the broader community and it is this group we must influence in order to reduce the rate of coastal drowning deaths.

Who are our stakeholders?internal• our “owners”: our state and territory centres represent our

members on the SLSA Board. We have regular contact with our owners through Board meetings and the other forums outlined in the Boards and Committees section of this report.

• Our Staff: the nature of our relationship with our staff is described on page 76.

Corporate Sector• Corporate partners: We rely heavily on a number of corporate

partners to fund the majority of our programs: these partnerships are outlined on page 38. occasionally, we enter the market seeking partners for new properties and programs.

Government Sector• Australian Government departments and agencies: We rely

on support for many of our programs from the following Australian Government departments and agencies:

• AusAID

• Attorney-General’s Department

• Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport

• Australian Sports Commission

• Department of Health and Ageing

• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

• Department of the environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

• Tourism Australia

• other levels of government: our state centres have direct relationships with state and territory governments, while our clubs liaise with their relevant local governments. on occasion, SLSA will form a relationship with state and local government on particular activities, particularly when organising major national and international events.

• Parliamentarians: In order to strengthen our reputation we engage in proactive advocacy with elected members of parliament, particularly those representing coastal seats.

WHO WE ARE (CONTINUED)


Community• our members: We have a duty of care to protect our

members as they carry out their duties on and off the beach. We are constantly developing and improving our lines of communication with our members through an integrated suite of online platforms.

• Potential members: We depend on new recruits to maintain and increase lifesaving services. We don’t have a regular national recruitment campaign targeting new members and rely on media, informal networks and the efforts of state centres and clubs to attract new members.

• Potential donors: The Surf Life Saving Foundation conducts community fundraising campaigns each year. See pages 47-49 for specific information.

• Beach-going community: We communicate with the community via a variety of different programs and channels, including public and online advertising campaigns and the distribution of educational resources.

FundingSLSA, as the national governing body, is a charity and relies primarily on our corporate partners and the Australian Government to fund the majority of our activities. This income is supplemented with royalties derived from trademark licensing (that is, organisations pay us for the use of our intellectual property, principally the red and yellow cap, flags and patrol uniforms). A small amount is also received from fees for competitions, conferences and the like.

SLSA is not an active fundraiser, although from time to time we benefit from unsolicited bequests and donations. Certain subsidiary companies of ours do conduct community fundraising appeals and the details of all of these activities, including costs, are listed in our financial statements.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation (which reports separately) actively conducts fundraising around Australia on behalf of SLSA and our state centres (see page 48 for details), while surf life saving clubs also conduct their own fundraising activities. To support their lifesaving activities our state centres (which also report separately) are engaged in commercial activities such as education, training and the provision of contract lifeguard services to local government and other land managers.

Statutory obligations and oversightSLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) is also a company limited by guarantee and operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered. SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).

About this reportThis is the Annual Report of SLSA Ltd. The Surf Life Saving movement is made up of 500 separate entities, ranging from state centres, clubs, branches and support operations. The financial accounts of these entities, whose relationship with SLSA Ltd is further described on pages 81-89, are not consolidated here. However, the activities and achievements of all Australia’s surf lifesavers are consolidated and reported.

notice of Annual General MeetingNotice is given of the Annual General Meeting of SLSA Ltd. The meeting will be held on Friday, 26 October 2012 at 4pm at SLSA’s Rosebery Office in Sydney. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.

WHO WE ARE (CONTINUED)

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SLSA’s highest strategic priorities to 2016

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• Define and implement a financial sustainability plan for the SLS Movement

• Generate a greater return on the SLS Brand

• Define and implement short and long term financial sustainability plans for SLSA

• Optimise the SLS movement’s roles and responsibilities

• Remove waste and duplication to improve efficiency and service delivery

• Deliver strategic alignment across and within the SLS movement

• Ensure recognition by governments and society as the peak body for coastal water safety

• Reinforce recognition of SLSA as a unique nfP peak body over the breadth of SLS activities

• Progress SLS2020 Government Recognition strategic direction

• Advance humanitarian drowning prevention and lifesaving development activities internationally

• Make significant enhancements to SLSA’s knowledge and information systems management

• enhance the capacity and recognition of SLSA as an evidence based expert

• Create and implement a plan to deliver the capabilities required to enhance SLSA outputs

• Create and implement a plan to deliver the people capacity required to deliver our responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust business management processes

Additional strategic priorities (as funds and resource permits)

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• Develop a culture of innovation and best practice sharing within the SLS movement

• Support States’ efforts to integrate into the state and local emergency management systems

• Make surf safety education available to all Australians under one name, one brand

• Develop and implement a lifesaving sport innovation strategy and participation framework

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Business of SLSARole of the national body

• Lead & facilitate• Build Capacity and Capability• Strategic Alignment• Policies / Standards / Directions• Provide enabling Resources• Governance

• National Standards• Advocacy & Industry representation• Brand & Reputation• International Activities

• Leadership• Build SLSA Capacity and Capability • Strategy and future Awareness• Knowledge, Systems & Information• Lead an Innovation Culture• Risk Management

Below is a summary of SLSA’s contributions, as the national parent and peak body for Surf Life Saving and coastal public safety, to deliver Surf Life Saving 2020 (SLS2020).


HOW WE ARE MEETinG OUR TARGETS

The SLSA Strategic Plan: 2012-2016 which was formally endorsed in October, 2011, lists SLSA’s priorities and the strategies and tactics to achieve them. A detailed description for each priority supports this framework.

Progress against the delivery of our strategic program is reported using the following ratings table:

A summary report of our progress against SLSA’s key strategic programs can be found on the following pages:

Colour key Definition Action

Blue Satisfactorily completed Celebrate

Green Progressing satisfactorily/on track Continue

Amber Started but not progressing satisfactorily focus

Red Will not be achieved without intervention Review

Table 02: SLSA Performance ScorecardStrategic Program Outputs in 2011-12 Priorities for 2012-13

Priority 1: Financial Security (FS)

FS1: Define and implement a financial sustainability plan for the SLS Movement

• Independent review commissioned into Surf Life Saving revenue raising.

• SLSf philanthropic fundraising results exceeded minimum targets resulting in higher distributions to States via SLSA.

• Implementation of review recommendations.• Establish financial security team. • Define sustainability plans for the Movement.

FS2: Generate a greater return on the SLS Brand

• Independent review commissioned into Surf Life Saving revenue raising.

• Additional revenue generated from trademark licencing in 2011/12.

• Review commenced of SLSA brand properties (FS2.1).• Review of retail program initiated.

• Identify framework to leverage commercial opportunities (FS2.1).

• Identify what SLSA needs to manage and determine current status (FS2.1).

• Develop and Implement a Brand and IP protection and management strategy (FS2.2).

FS3: Define and implement short and long term financial sustainability plans for SLSA

• SLSA focus during 2011/12 was on short term financial sustainability.

• Despite difficult economic conditions the 2011/12 result was in line with budget ie, modest surplus.

• Identify what additional funding is required to fulfill SLSA’s role.

• Define sustainability plans for SLSA.• Develop five year financial management plan.

Priority 2: Effective national Movement (nM)

nM1: Optimise the SLS movement’s roles and responsibilities

• In-depth workshop conducted with EMG to review and refine SLSA’s roles and functions.

• Agreement by the EMG on SLSA’s roles and functions.

• Confirm a steering group from all levels to work on the goals of this initiative.

• Review and define the proposed national, state branch/club roles, responsibilties and accountabilities.

nM2: Remove waste and duplication to improve efficiency and optimise service delivery

• Conducted an efficiency review of SLSA’s operations to improve operational effectiveness and reduce waste and duplication in SLSA’s operations.

• Waste and efficiency strategy to be progressed.

nM3: Deliver strategic alignment across and within the SLS movement

• Conducted an analysis/stocktake of the various state/territory strategic plans and when they are due for review.

• Develop a strategic capability in SLSA, including templates, planning models, skills, expertise, etc.

• facilitate the update of State strategic plans as they become due, or as required.



Priority 3: Delivering the Peak Body Promise (PB)

PB1: Ensure recognition by governments and society as the peak body for coastal water safety

• SLSA represented on the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group. Funding provided by the Government (NEMP) to enable SLSA to develop resources on behalf of the EM sector in relation to Tsunami.

• Best research paper at the nSW Water Safety Conference for work on Rip Currents.

• Continued leadership role within the Australian Water Safety Council and in delivery of the 2012 Australian Water Safety Conference.

• Utilised by local government and land managers nationwide to delivery comprehensive Coastal Risk Audits.

• Continued representation on key EM sector groups including the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF).

• High commendation for the Australian Safer Community Awards for Beachsafe Project.

• Innovation Award at the 20th NSW Coastal Conference for leadership in Risk Management Applications.

• Commissioned to undertake research and provide coronial guidance into Rock Fishing fatalities.

• Identified by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as a key stakeholder in specific curriculum reviews.

• ongoing liaison with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) in relation to development of coastal ocean and weather warnings.

• Representation and contribution to relevant Australian Standards committees.

• Research agenda progressed significantly.

• Analyse and document evidence of SLSA’s peak body strengths and weaknesses (PB1.1).

• Develop and implement communications and engagement plans to reinforce SLSA’s Peak Body credentials (PB1.2).

• Other (including but not limited to):- Continue representation on representative groups

including the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG), Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF), Australian New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG), International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and International Marine Rescue Federation (IMRF);

- Delivery of the NEMP on behalf of ATAG; - Completion of the NEMP relating to the SLS

Emergency Response System Review; - Delivery of the 2nd International Rip Current

Symposium; - Delivery of the 2012 National Coastal Safety Report; - Contribution to the Australian Maritime Safety

Authority (AMSA) into the Marine Safety Bill review; - Contribution to the Australian Curriculum,

Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) curriculum review;

- Delivery of the Australian Lifeguard Magazine on behalf of the paid lifeguard industry.

PB2: Reinforce recognition of SLSA as a unique nFP peak body over the breadth of SLS activities

• Engaged heavily in forums and formal responses for Not-For-Profit sector reform agenda.

• Engaged heavily across a range of sectors, particularly, Emergency Services, Sport, Youth, Vocational Education & Training and the broader Not-for-Profit sector.

• Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving engaged.• Maintained membership (and board position) with

the Community Council for Australia.• Progressed Social Capital Research with the

University of Technology, Sydney.

• Gather and document evidence identifying our unique peak body space across sectors.

• Grow membership and engagement with Parliamentary friends of Surf Life Saving.

HOW WE ARE MEETinG OUR TARGETS (CONTINUED)



Priority 3: Delivering the Peak Body Promise (PB) continued

PB3: Progress the SLS2020 Government Recognition Strategic Direction

• Continued to provide advice to government and industry across each of our areas of expertise.

• Identified by the government as a lead agency on behalf of the industry to conduct projects for Tsunamic education and Rock Fishing safety.

• Engaged significantly in the consultation process for the Australian Government’s Not-For-Profit reform agenda.

• Liaison with all sides of politics and government departments at the Federal level, advocating for SLS policies, programs and funding.

• Maintained status as a tier 1 National Sporting Organisation.

• Finalise and implement federal election advocacy plan.

PB4: Advance humanitarian drowning prevention and lifesaving development activities internationally

• Actively contributed to International Life Saving Federation (ILS) Board and all Commissions - SLSA held the Sport and Lifesaving Commissioner portfolios.

• Maintained membership of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) and attended the 2012 Mass Rescue Conference.

• SLSA participated in the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) with volunteers in vietnam, Indonesia, fiji and Samoa introducing surf safety and surf lifesaving.

• Planned for additional AVID assignments in vietnam, Philippines, vanuatu, Samoa and fiji.

• Continued to support RLSS (India) in the India Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP).

• Sourced development grants for Thailand (ASOP and the Australian Thailand Institute), Indonesia (ASOP), Samoa (ASOP).

• entered into a partnering agreement with the fiji Surfing Association to introduce surf lifesaving in Fiji.

• Facilitated the creation of the Fiji Water Safety Council to better coordinate drowning prevention across fiji.

• Trained lifesaving instructors and sport coaches from the Japan Lifesaving Association.

• Bid to host the ILS World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015.

• Commenced planning the Rescue 2012 Lifesaving and Sport Development program for 14 developing countries.

• Continued activity on establishing the Danang Beach SLSC in vietnam.

• Complete ACFID and AusAID accreditation processes.• Contribute to International Life Saving Federation

(ILS) Board and Commissions.• Maintain membership of the International

Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF).• Continue to source grants and other funding for

international humanitarian activities.• Contribute to the 2013 World Conference on

Drowning Prevention.• Enter into agreements that synergise international

humanitarian activities; e.g. Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army and other lifesaving organisations.

• Conduct the Rescue 2012 Lifesaving and Sport Development program for 14 developing countries.

• expand the number of Australian volunteers for International Development (AVID) conducting international surf lifesaving development including Philippines and vanuatu.




Priority 4: Exploiting our knowledge Advantage (kA)

kA1: Make significant enhancements to SLSA’s knowledge and information systems management

• finalised the one people management database in SLS.

• Finalised the central operating database that collects data on people, beaches, assets, incidents and Surfcom.

• Developed mobile devices to capture data real time.• Implemented over 60 suggestions from our

surveyed stakeholders.• Highly commended for nationally significant

projects for our beachsafe suite of applications that cater to the community.

• finalised build of the self service member portal.• Launched risk management applications for the

membership.

• GPS location of patrolling assets, real time.• Surfcom management upgrade.• Beachsafe web and application suites.• Rollout of the members self service portal including

communication tools, news, library, forms and workflow and single signon.

• Integration of legacy applications into a new Cloud infrastructure.

• Revised water safety policy / risk tool implementation.

• ICT Strategy review and adoption.• Launch of voice recognition tools for lifesavers.

kA2: Enhance the capacity and recognition of SLSA as an evidence based expert

• SLSA Research Unit expanded to support and develop innovative research ideas from membership.

• Conducted and facilitated research on a broad range of topics including Rip Current Safety, Surf Sports Injury, Coastal Deaths and Injury, SLSA Social Capital Contribution, SLS Climate Change Adaptation and Rock Fishing Safety.

• Research library initiated, housing SLSA historical documents, industry reports and academic journal publications.

• Strategic contribution by SLSA Research Advisory Committee, made up of academic experts in relevant research fields.

• Research findings peer reviewed through conference presentations and academic journal publications.

• Strengthen and expand funding support for SLSA research initiatives.

• expand and catalogue SLSA research library to develop a publicly accessible knowledge clearinghouse.

• Continue to widely disseminate research findings to facilitate evidence based practice.

Priority 5: Building SLSA Capacity & Capability (CC)

CC1: Create and implement a plan to deliver the capabilities required to enhance SLSA outputs

• Restructure of staffing roles and responsibilities aligned to strategic and operational priorities.

• SLSA Senior Management Group re-constituted consisting of all Executive and Line Managers, to enable greater communication and to greater empower line managers to contribute to organisational decision making.

• Develop People Strategy.• Employ dedicated Human Resource staff member.

CC2: Create and implement a plan to deliver the people capacity required to deliver our responsibilities

• no progress on this item to date. • Commence development of Workforce Plan.

CC3: Develop and implement robust business management processes

• A revised performance management scorecard drafted to report on SLSA performance against new SLSA plan’s strategic priorities.

• Delegated authorities reviewed.

• Confirm SLSA Performance Scorecard.• Complete business plans.• enhance formal business case analysis processes.




Additional Strategic Priorities (these will be progressed by SLSA as funds and resources permit)

innovating SLS (in1):Develop a culture of innovation and best practice sharing within the SLS movement

• SLSA entered into an agreement with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) specialist aerospace company to pilot the use of UAV’s in SLS’s aerial coastal safety systems.

• expanded the use of coastal cameras to aid surf lifesaving surveillance and rescue response.

• Commenced trialling asset tracking devices to monitor where SLS rescue craft are operating.

• Continued expansion of the use of communications over internet protocols and systems to enhance communication integrity and reach.

• Investigations into the design, use and application of flotation vests by surf lifesavers to Australian standards.

• Continued to develop the Surf Emergency Response System (13SURF).

• Expanded the use of online education and training tools.

• Improved the iApplication for Coastal and Event Risk Assessment, with success in industry awards.

• Facilitate nominations for innovation awards and grants.

• Evaluate the trials in the use of UAV’s for aerial coastal safety systems.

• expand, monitor and evaluate the use of asset tracking devices to monitor SLSA activity effectiveness and efficiency.

• Continue to expand the use of surf lifesaving communications over internet protocols and systems.

• Adopt a relevant specification for SLSA flotation vests to Australian standards.

• Continue to expand the Surf Emergency Response System across Australia.

• Expand the use and application of online surf lifesaving education and training tools for members, the community and industry.

• Expand the use of iApplications within SLS.• Conduct the 2012 International Rip Current

Symposium.

SLS Emergency Services (ES1):Support States’ efforts to integrate into state and local emergency management systems”

• NEMP funding obtained for Surf Emergency Response System Review. Two of Three phases complete (ES1.1) and has contributed to:

- Improved interoperability with other emergency management organisations;

- Future enhanced ability of SLS to provide a national emergency rescue and safety service 24/7;

- Gaining formal recognition that the SLS movement is capable of responding to coastal emergencies and disasters.

• Audit and development of current emergency service response capability, including skills and training gaps underway. (ES1.2), including:

- Injection of blackspot funding to enhance response capability in identified areas;

- Facilitation of EM training opportunities in conjunction with the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF) and Australian Emergency Management Institute (AEMI).

• Framework for integration into Emergency Management Systems in draft (ES1.4).

• finalise Phase Three of the Surf emergency Response System Review (ES1.1).

• Finalise audit of current emergency service response capability, including skills and training gaps underway (ES1.2).

• Finalise framework for integration into EM systems (ES1.4).

• Determine opportunities to establish a National Beach Safety Alert Centre (ES1.5).

• Delivery of the National Emergency Management Project on behalf of the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG).

• Continued representation on the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF).

• Secure additional funding for training resource development.




Additional Strategic Priorities (these will be progressed by SLSA as funds and resources permit) continued

Surf Education (SE1):Make surf safety education available to all Australians under one name, one brand

• Surf ‘ed program resources, syllabus, guidelines and framework developed (SE1.1) and has contributed to:

- Developing a best practice holistic aquatic education framework;

- Providing a range of pathways for people to access surf education programs;

- Provide leadership and partnerships with the broader aquatic industry.

• Trial in place in NSW and Tas (SE1.2).

• Continue to assess Surf ‘Ed trial (SE1.2) and pending outcome:

- Implement program framework (SE1.3); - Develop and implement communication strategy

(SE1.4); - Develop quality assurance and improvement

strategy (SE1.5).• Delivery of the 2012 Rip Current Awareness Day.• Targeted Rip Current Education.• Assist with implementation of the ‘On the Same

Wave’ program.• Development of ‘Surf Life’ engagement program.• Facilitation of Rock Fishing education mentor

program.• Targeted Rock Fishing Education.• Assist with the implementation of boating safety

initiatives, including the use of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).

innovating SLS Sport (iS1): Develop and implement a lifesaving sport innovation strategy and participation framework

1. SLSA Pathways to Success Business Plan developed and endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission. 2. SLSA Striving for Success, SLSA have now forged formal pathways with Australian Canoeing, Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia. 3. SLSA’s High Performance program expanded to 20 elite athletes, 30 development athletes and 10 High Performance team management and state high performance programs. 4. Junior Coaching course implemented, every SLS club provided with facilitator kits and promotional material. 5. McLaughlin Sport Consultancy engaged to complete reviews of the National coaching and officiating accreditations and frameworks.

Continue to implement the strategies and programs as agreed with the Australian Sports Commission, other National Sporting Organisations and other strategic partners.



PRESiDEnT & CEO’S REPORT

ForewordIt is with great pleasure that we present the 2012 Annual Report of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Ltd, the peak body for Surf Life Saving in Australia. This report details the achievements of SLSA during 2011-12, its 104th year in operation, drawing together information from 500 entities, including SLSA and its subsidiaries, the Surf Life Saving Foundation, 310 clubs, 98 support operations groups, 63 contracted lifeguard services, 17 branches, and 7 state/territory centres. The majority of these are separate legal entities or operate under the auspices of a state/territory centre and are required to report on their performance elsewhere, however many of their activities are reported here to provide a single point of reference for the performance of Surf Life Saving (SLS) in Australia.

Our volunteer members and staff continue their tireless work in ensuring the safety and protection of the public around the Australian coastline. our volunteer patrolling lifesaver members completed just over 1.34 million hours of patrols on our nations beaches, with countless extra patrol hours committed by our Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) lifeguards. This is an amazing achievement from our frontline lifesaving personnel and they were certainly kept busy throughout the year under review with a significant increase in the number of rescues and number of preventative actions performed by both our lifesavers and ALS lifeguards.

During the year under review, there were 15,428 rescues, 34,978 first aid treatments and 928,578 preventative actions carried out. Despite these increased efforts and dedication, there has been a tragic spike in the number of drowning deaths this year compared with the declining trend over the previous six years. While there are a range of factors that have caused this, including unusually intense weather and surf conditions, SLSA’s major mission is to save lives, and an increase in the number of people drowning is of great concern. This will not deter us from our goal of reducing coastal drowning by 50% by the year 2020 and it is contingent on all surf lifesavers to remain vigilant and focussed on achieving this goal. In support of this aim, SLSA will continue to lobby governments and corporate supporters to invest further resources for Surf Life Saving to enable us to further support the frontline, address drowning blackspots and extend our services.

In last year’s annual report, we reported on the major project undertaken during 2010-11 to develop the (SLS2020), a strategic direction for the movement. We are pleased to report that the SLSA Board has adopted this strategic direction and in parallel has committed SLSA to a number of key strategic priorities which SLSA will prioritise. These are outlined in the SLSA Strategic Plan (2012-2016). This plan will be the basis for SLSA’s future performance reporting to 2016.

It is pleasing to note that our membership and participation continues to grow. This annual report records a 4.4% increase in membership taking our total membership numbers to 165,820. While this is a pleasing trend in itself, the fact that this includes a 5.8% increase in patrolling members is especially important, as it ensures that we continue to grow the number frontline service deliverers at a time when most other organisations around Australia are finding it difficult to attract volunteers.

On 28 March 2012, Matthew Barclay of Maroochydore SLSC tragically lost his life whilst competing at the 2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Matt was a champion lifesaver who epitomised the dedication and commitment of our members and his tragic loss has affected everyone in surf life saving. our thoughts remain with the Barclay family, friends, the Maroochydore SLSC and the entire surf life saving community. SLSA is continuing to cooperate with the Queensland police and coroner in the investigation of this tragedy. The SLSA Board has also resolved to implement a number of measures for future championships, including the relocation of the 2013 championships to North Kirra and Tugun out of respect for Matthew Barclay, Robert Gatenby, and Saxon Bird, who lost their lives at Kurrawa beach, and their families. The emotional wellbeing of our members, athletes, officials, volunteers and event staff who have all been greatly affected by these tragic accidents was the major consideration in making this decision.

During the year under review, there were 15,428 rescues, 34,978 first aid treatments and 928,578 preventative actions carried out.


PRESiDEnT & CEO’S REPORT (CONTINUED)

Operational PerformancePerformance ManagementIn october 2011, the SLSA Board adopted the SLSA Strategic Plan: 2012-2016. This plan sets out Surf Life Saving Australia’s key strategic priorities to 2016, to satisfy SLSA’s obligation and commitment to achieving the Surf Life Saving 2020 vision. Fundamental to SLSA’s plan to 2016 is the commitment to ensure SLSA balances its obligations to fulfill its parent and peak body responsibilities on behalf of the Surf Life Saving movement.

The five key strategic priorities identified for particular focus from SLSA to 2016 are:

• financial Security• Effective National Movement• Delivering the Peak Body Promise• Exploiting our Knowledge Advantage• Building SLSA Capacity & Capability

Achievements against PrioritiesFinancial Security

SLSA continued to manage its current financial situation well throughout the year despite the difficult national and global economic conditions. Through strict financial policies and protocols, both the parent and consolidated entities demonstrated strong fiscal management throughout the 2011/12 year, resulting in continued growth in the entities net assets.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF), the national foundation focussed on raising funds for Surf Life Saving, continued to provide vital funds, raising significant funds via donor philanthropic fundraising, events and grants through the year. This led to an increased distribution to SLSA and the states during the year, part of which will flow in 2012/13 following the SLSF’s final audit. Furthermore, the SLSA and SLSF Boards have committed to an independent/external review of SLS revenue raising and have appointed Deloitte to conduct this review. It is hoped that this will be concluded towards the end of 2012 and will provide a platform for SLS to better leverage the brand in the future to achieve improved sustainable revenues.

This year saw the development and implementation of a revised SLSA retail strategy. This strategy has seen us focus on two retail strands. The first is a self managed on-line retail store focussed on servicing our clubs utilising a cost leadership strategy that aims to build business based on providing a favourable price point. The second strand saw us outsource our trademark licensing program to a third party (VBM). This new strategy has allowed SLSA to focus on the delivery of core products and allow specialists to focus on licensing

products to retail outlets, thus increasing our potential access to this market, whilst reducing the direct risks to SLSA. This has proved to be a successful strategy thus far, has achieved improved results and has provided a platform to capitalise on different revenue streams in the future.

Effective National Movement

This strategic priority focuses on SLSA’s role in improving the effectiveness of the SLS movement primarily through optimising the roles and responsibilities of each entity, removing waste and duplication, and delivering strategic alignment throughout the whole movement. This year, the Executive Management Group (EMG) has commenced work on reviewing and refining SLSA’s roles and functions. This work commenced with an in-depth workshop in January 2012 and has continued via a range of EMG discussions focussing on how we effectively operate as a national, federated organisation, how we behave and how decisions are made that are both effective, considered and timely.

Delivering the Peak Body Promise

SLSA continued to play an integrated role within the water safety and emergency management sectors in particular, SLSA also continued to provide advice to government, the community and industry across each area of our areas of expertise, including water safety, disaster resilience, sport, youth development and the coastal environment. The recognition of SLSA as Australia’s peak coastal public safety organisation has been reinforced this year through SLSA’s selection to undertake a number of key water safety projects. These have included:

• Being identified as the lead agency by the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group to undertake a Community Education Strategy Project regarding Tsunami’s. Funding for this project has recently been confirmed by the Attorney General’s Department.

• Being selected by the nSW Department of Primary Industries to conduct a study into Rock fishing Safety in nSW. This project has been completed and the subsequent report was recently recognised as the Research Project of the Year at the 2012 nSW Water Safety Awards.

over the course of the last 12-18 months, SLSA has been significantly engaged in the Australian Government’s not-for-profit reform agenda. The changes that are proposed to roll out as a result of this reform are extensive and will affect the way charities, including all SLS entities, will operate, report and access tax concessions. SLSA has been engaged in this process both directly and via our membership on the Board of the Community Council for Australia.



We record our thanks to our increasingly active Parliamentary friends of Surf Life Saving for their ongoing support.

SLSA has also continued its role in advocating for improved water safety policies around the world. We have maintained a strong involvement with the International Lifesaving Federation with SLSA members holding key positions including on the ILS Board and as ILS commissioners. We have also engaged heavily within the Asia Pacific region, providing lifesaving development and drowning prevention programs and assisting lifesaving organisations.

Exploiting our Knowledge Advantage

This year has seen the completion of the SLSA ICT Project, a joint SLSA/Federal Government funded initiative to consolidate and enhance SLSA’s IT and Communications Systems. This project has run over the past three years and provides enhanced systems to the whole movement. It will also enable the better collection, storage and use of data and information about our organisation and the way it operates, which will further enhance our decision making at all levels of the organisation. The total suite of resources developed as part of this project will be rolled out during 2012/13.

SLSA has also invested heavily in our ability to manage and assess risk via mobile applications. SLS personnel are often contracted by Councils and Land Managers to conduct Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessments. These provide the agencies with an understanding of the risks, along the coast and provide options to respond to current and future demands in relation to beach safety and risks as well as recommendations regarding resource and service requirements and signage. The SLSA Risk Assessment i-phone/i-pad application assists in the instantaneous collection of data and timely delivery of reports. It was recently recognised as the winner of the ‘In field Service’ category of the 2012 Australian Mobile Awards

SLSA continues to expand its research library, with a strong focus on the Research Agenda, being delivered via our Research Unit and Research Advisory Committee. Key projects on Rip Currents, Social Capital and Sports Injuries have progressed throughout the year and once finished will enhance SLSA’s current evidence base for decision making.

Building SLSA Capacity & Capability

This year has seen a restructure of staffing roles and responsibilities which has focused primarily on improving the efficiency of SLSA’s delivery of services and the alignment of the management structure to SLSA strategic and business priorities. Processes have been introduced to further enhance business planning and feasibility assessments. Also, work has commenced on developing workforce and people plans.

Financial PerformanceAs noted previously, SLSA continued to manage its current financial situation well throughout the year despite continuing difficult economic conditions. Raising additional revenue remains difficult for not-for-profits and charities, including Surf Life Saving, and we once again failed to reach our revenue targets this year. However through careful management of our program expenditures, we have delivered a result in line with expectations, the parent entity returning a surplus of $259,830 after Special Funds Movements, and the consolidated group a surplus of $560,063.

As reported last year, cash flow remains tight following the purchase of SLSA’s Rosebery property from cash reserves. The parent entity’s current ratio (current assets : current liabilities) is 0.84, which is consistent with the 30 June 2011 result following the reclassification of $483,000 of income in advance as a current liability during the year. The Group’s current ratio remains strong at 1.72. The finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) and Management continue to focus on ensuring that our operating cash flow remains positive, and are confident of returning to a current ratio above 1 for the parent entity within 2-3 years.

Community and Corporate SupportDespite the continuing global economic uncertainty, SLSA continued to enjoy support from our long term commercial partners. While we have maintained the support of our three major partners throughout the year – DHL, Westpac and Telstra, it is most pleasing to announce that we have negotiated extended terms with both DHL and Telstra which will see them continue their support of SLSA to 2015. SLSA is in final negotiations with Westpac which, if agreed, will also see their support continued for at least a further 3 years. We anticipate that negotiations with Westpac will conclude successfully by the end of 2012.

It is pleasing to note that our membership and participation continues to grow.



We also continued to enjoy support from all of our other partners, including Virgin, Bonds, BRP, Dulux, Kellogg’s, Lend Lease, nikon, P&n Beverages, fInZ and Woodside. All of these partners help SLSA fund important programs and provide funding streams throughout the movement. We sincerely thank all of our partners for your ongoing commitment to Surf Life Saving.

As reported previously, the Surf Life Saving Foundation continued to receive strong support from the Australian community through donations and fundraising. Congratulations to the staff and Board of the Surf Life Saving Foundation for your ongoing tireless work in engaging with our community of donors and ensuring that they feel part of our Surf Life Saving family. To the outgoing Chairman of SLSf, Steve Maitland OAM RFD, we take this opportunity to thank and congratulate you for the commitment and tenacity that you have shown as chair to ensure that Surf Life Saving can benefit from a truly national foundation.

And to all Australians who have and continue to donate to Surf Life Saving, we thank you. Without your support, we would not be able to serve the community to the extent that we do.

Government supportSurf Life Saving Australia continues to enjoy support from the Australian Government through the National Recreation and Safety Program, Saving Lives in the Water initiatives and the funding of Surf Life Saving Sport. All three of these funding streams are secure, with the government confirming the extension of our current agreements for a further 3 years, ensuring current funding levels are retained until 2015.

While the current level of Government support is welcome, it remains a long way short of what is required to help achieve our goal of reducing drowning by 50% by 2020. Surf Life Saving Australia, together with our national water safety partners Royal Life Saving Society and AUSTSWIM, have identified a funding gap of just over $27 million per annum to achieve this target. We will continue to work with all sides to politics to reach this goal.

Appointments and retirements of DirectorsDuring 2011-12, two SLSA Directors retired, with Greg Bird, the SLST Appointed Director resigning on 28 october 2011 and Bill Jamieson AFSM, the SLSSA Appointed Director resigning on 24 January 2012. These directors were replaced by Stephen Godfrey and John Baker respectively.

SLSA conveys its sincere thanks to each of these outgoing Directors for their very significant contributions during their time as directors.

Organisational OutlookThis year has been one of consolidation for SLSA, having adopted a new strategic direction for both SLSA and the movement. The key focus for 2012-13 is to embed these plans into our operations and to focus the organisation on achieving our vision. The key delivery focuses for 2012-13 will be:

• Supporting our states and frontline services to reduce drowning deaths.

• Define long term financial sustainability plans for SLSA and the movement.

• Refine the roles, responsibilities and functions of SLSA and the states.

• Support the states in updating their strategic plans to align with SLS2020.

• Finalise and implement federal election advocacy plan.• Roll out of the suite of products developed as part of the

SLSA ICT Project.• finalise key SLSA capacity plans including a people

strategy, workforce planning, strategy and business management strategy.

• Finalise research (and potential development) of a suitable PFD to provide an appropriate flotation device that meets the unique needs of SLSA and its members.

• Trial the implementation of drone technology to enable surf lifesavers to achieve greater surveillance and response capabilities.

• Deliver Rescue 2012 in Adelaide.• Deliver the 2nd International Rip Symposium.



ConclusionWe would like to thank the SLSA Directors, staff, officers and committees, as well as all of our clubs, branches, States and members. We have amazing people involved in surf life saving, all who share a passion for what we do and a shared commitment to saving lives. This year has seen some difficult times for everyone in surf life saving, and we would like to thank and commend everyone for the assistance and support you have provided to each other and to the organisation.

We look forward to working with you all throughout 2012-13 as we continue to ensure the safety of the public at Australia’s beaches.

In conclusion, we hope you enjoy and are inspired by the contents of this report. Overall this report reflects great examples of how a collective of committed people can contribute to ‘save lives, create great Australians and build better communities’.

Graham Ford President, SLSA

Brett Williamson OAM Chief Executive Officer


It has been another big year for our surf lifesavers and ALS lifeguards around the coast. In working towards reducing drowning by 50% by 2020 and saving lives, over 15,428 rescues, 34,978 first aids and 928,578 preventative actions were undertaken and our sincere appreciation goes out to all services and members for these outstanding achievements.

To support these efforts and the advocacy of coastal water safety, SLSA has continued to focus on national effectiveness, peak body advocacy and building its capacity and capability.

Key programs and projects include the delivery of the National Recreation Safety Program and Saving Lives in the Water projects, courtesy of the Australian Government. This has once again enabled the targeting of key blackspots and drowning trends such as rip currents, rockfishing and internationals in accordance with the SLSA Total Service Plan.

Innovation to facilitate Smarter Lifesaving has continued with development of new aquatic rescue awards including the Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue and enhancement of critical systems including the Surf emergency Response System Review and the Surfcom Management System. Reviews have been conducted in areas of operations to ensure best practice including Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), inflatable rescue boats, patrol uniforms and in the area of public education.

engagement and partnership with corporate stakeholders, land managers and industry continues to underpin our holistic approach to drowning prevention in our delivery of services and advocacy of national and international standards. Representation was maintained at strategic industry meetings and on national committees including, but not limited to, the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Summit, the Australian Water Safety Conference, the Australian emergency

Management Volunteer Forum (AEMVF), the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group (ATAG) and the Australian New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG).

Activity and achievements over the last year in operations have placed SLS in a positive position moving forward. We would like to extend our gratitude to our internal and external stakeholders who have assisted with this, including the Lifesaving Standing Committee, the Australian Government, industry and corporate partners.

Together, we can continue to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

External influences• Harmonisation of Workplace Health and Safety

Legislation nationally.• Continuous evolution of the Australian Qualifications

framework.• Australian Communications and Media Authority

Spectrum Review.• Australian Maritime Safety Authority development of a

National System for Commercial Vessel Safety.

OPERATiOnS

Case Studynational Rip Current Awareness DayRip currents contribute to over 50% of all swimming and wading deaths in Australia. In response to the issue, Surf Life Saving established an annual national event designed to teach people about rip currents.

The Second Annual Rip Current Awareness Day was held on Saturday 26th of november 2011, where over 60 surf life saving clubs and lifeguard services released a purple dye into the ocean off the coastline. The dye dramatically

highlights where the rip current is on the beach, as well as how fast and far they flow away from the beach. Surf Life Savers were on hand to answer questions and explain surf safety and rip currents to the public.

The event received widespread support across government, industry, surf life saving and most importantly the community which has in turn, resulted in significant media coverage. This exposure helped ensure that people in the community were aware of rip currents and understand means of avoidance - by always swimming between the red and yellow flags.

Peter George AM Chief Operating Officer

Mark Fife Director of Lifesaving


Overview2011-12 was highly successful for the lifesaving sport in Australia with a number of milestones reached in sport development, coaching, high performance, sport administration and events which included;

• Implementation and consolidation of the SLSA Pathways to Success Sport Business Plan focussed on Sport Development, High Performance and olympic Pathways.

• High Performance Program expanded to include a Development squad of 30 Athlete’s, 2 Managers and 3 Coaches.

• Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships “Top to Bottom” Review.

• National Coaching and Officials Framework and Accreditation Review.

• Successful introduction of Under 12,13,14 into the Australian Pool Rescue Championships.

• Successful implementation of Open Water Ski Races.• 26 Surf Lifesavers selected as olympians for the 2012

London olympic Games.

Sport OperationsThrough the recognition of SLSA as an ASC priority sport, there have been a lot of new developments in 2011/12 within areas of participation, sport development, Olympic pathways and High Performance.

An overall SLSA “Pathway to Success” business plan for active participation and sport has been developed aligning to the 2020 SLS strategic intents and directions and Australian Sport Commission’s 2011-12 to 2014-15 strategic plan goals.

The following aspects of the SLSA “Pathway to Success” business plan were achieved in 2011/12.

Participation pathway• Baseline created for SLS participation member and non-

member activities and associated targets through to 2015. • Implementation of state based Pool Rescue clinics support

for states and Introduction to ocean swim pilot program through Surf Life Saving South Australia.

SLSA Striving for Success strand SLSA has now forged formal pathways with Australian Canoeing, Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia. Through the first year of establishing these new partnerships SLSA has facilitated opportunities for our SLS members to fast track through talent identification testing into trial programs for sprint kayaking and rowing. In return SLS members have been provided with access to professional development opportunities such as paddling, rowing and swimming Development Clinics where over 150 coaches and athletes participated.

SLSA’s High Performance programSLSA’s High Performance program has expanded since the revamp in 2010/11 with 20 elite athletes, 30 development athletes and 10 High Performance team management and state high performance programs as the first tier within High Performance. The Illicit Drugs in Sport Education Program was successfully implemented within national and state high performance programs. SLSA supported an Australian Development Team to attend NZ Pool Rescue competition in October 2011 and an Australian Open team to attend German Cup in november 2011 at which most athletes achieved personal bests and overall team results greatly improved, standing SLSA in good stead for Rescue 2012. SLSA secured its first naming rights partner for the National High Performance program; Body Science.

People DevelopmentSLSA launched the Junior Coaching course whereby all SLS clubs were provided facilitator kits and promotional material to assist with hosting this introductory course within their clubs. SLSA also contracted McLaughlin Sport Consultancy to complete reviews of the national coaching and officiating accreditations and frameworks.

SPORT


Olympic ReportSLSA is pleased to announce that 26 athletes who recently competed at the London 2012 olympics are also SLS members. furthermore, 11 of these athletes were part of teams that won a medal. SLS athletes at the Games won a total of 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze.

Canoe Sprint

Tate Smith (Northcliffe), David Smith (Warilla Barrack Point), Jacob Clear (Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park) and Murray Stewart (Manly) won GOLD in K4 1000m.

Jo Brigden-Jones (Manly), Hannah Davis (Glenelg), Lyndsie Fogarty (Northcliffe), Naomi Flood (Manly), Alana Nicholls (Scarboro) and Ken Wallace (Tugun) also competed.

Rowing

Will Lockwood (Anglesea) won Silver in the Men’s Four. Rod Chisholm (Bronte) competed in the lightweight double sculls.

Swimming

Brittany Elmslie (Noosa Heads) won GOLD in the 4 x 100m freestyle and Silver in both the 4 x 200m freestyle and 4 x 100m Medley Relay. Jade Nielsen (Kurrawa) was also a member of the 4 x 100m medley team that won Silver. Thomas Fraser-Holmes (Manly/Northcliffe), Cameron MEvoy (Northcliffe), James Roberts (Palm Beach QLD) and Meagan Nay (Kurrawa) also represented Australia in the pool.

10km Marathon Swimming

Ky Hurst (Kurrawa) and Melissa Gorman (Kurrawa).

Waterpolo

Nicola Zagame (Cronulla), Alicia McCormack (Helensburgh Stanwell Park), Jane Moran (Alexandra Headlands) and Rowena Webster (Anglesea) competed in the women’s event winning a Bronze medal. Richie Campbell (Bondi) and Billy Miller (Mooloolaba) were part of the men’s team.

The next Wave Talent Identification

over 90% of the athletes selected into the Australian Canoeing National Elite Development Program (NEDP) six month trial squad were SLS members and ten of these competed at the kayaking Nationals in March and were selected into the NEDP final Squad where they will have access to kayak training camps and other development opportunities.

Two SLS surf athletes were identified following attendance at a Rowing Australia testing session, for selection into rowing’s talent transfer program that will teach these members how to row with the aim to have them competing at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Six SLS members were also given the opportunity to attend a Swimming Australia National Open Water Swimming Camp in May where they got to learn more about what it takes to become an elite open water swimmer.

Development Clinics

Twelve Paddling Development Clinics were held around Australia before June 30 and over 80 coaches and 290 athletes attended to learn more about paddling technique to improve their ski performances from an highly skilled kayak coach.

The first rowing Development Clinic aimed at sweeps and their crews was held in Feb, 2012 and over 25 members attended the coach and athlete development sessions run by olympic rowing coaches.

The first Swimming Development Clinic was held in Newcastle in Feb, 2012 and over 30 surf athletes and coaches attended to hear the Swimming Australia National Open Water Swimming Coach talk about high performance training and swimming technique.

SPORT (CONTINUED)

SLSA is pleased to announce that 26 athletes who recently competed at the London 2012 olympics are also SLS members.


SLSA Sport EventsThe National Sporting Events portfolio for the 2011-12 year saw strong entries, growth in participation and the building of new event partnerships.

The 2011 Australian IRB Championships took place in Glenelg, South Australia, over three days in July. Queensland won the state title and North Burleigh SLSC won the overall club title.

The 2011 Australian Pool Rescue Championships were held in August in Canberra. Maroochydore SLSC were the overall winners.

The 2011 Coolangatta Gold recorded a growth in entries with 580 competitors as well as the endorsement of the Great Gold Coast Swim as part of the Body Science Great Australian Swim Series, a round of four ocean swims launched by Ironman and Olympian Ky Hurst.

The 2012 National Interstates Championships were conducted in January 2012 at the Homebush Aquatic Centre and Queenscliff Beach. NSW won the overall point scores in the Pool and Ocean Competitions and received the Alan B Whelpton AM Overall point score Championship Trophy. Lifesaving victoria won the Handicap point score.

The 2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were conducted in March at Kurrawa and North Kirra Beaches. Over 6000 competitors came together to compete in what was a challenging and emotional Championships with the loss of Maroochydore’s under 15 competitor Matthew Barclay. Northcliffe again proved what a powerhouse they are in claiming a record breaking eighth club point score championship.

Surf Life Saving Australia in partnership with Hamilton Island Events and the Australian Outrigging Canoe Association (AOCRA) launched the inaugural Gatorade Battle of the Paddles on Hamilton Island in June. Run over four days, competitive outriggers were joined by athletes for 25km and 16km Surf Ski races, a 5km Stand-Up Paddling event and 16km Board Paddling events for junior, open and masters categories.

SLSA, Sport Entertainment Limited (SEL) and Guy Leech, delivered a successful Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Iron Man Series and Ironwoman Series with Caine Eckstein and Elizabeth Pluimers being crowned the Series Champions. Ali Day and Danielle Allen were awarded the Athletes’ Choice Awards.

SPORT (CONTINUED)


SPORT (CONTINUED)

Rescue 2012 - Lifesaving World ChampionshipsSLSA, in conjunction with SLSSA and the South Australian Tourism Commission, will host Rescue 2012 from 7-18 november 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia.

The event involves five separate competitions: World National Team Championships, World Interclub Championships, World Masters Championships, World Surf Boats Championships and World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships. Youth Championships will occur for both World National Team Championships, World Interclub Championships, competitors will be aged between 16 – 19 years.

Additionally, a Lifesaving & Sport Development Program involving 14 Nations will be conducted prior to the event with 130 athletes participating. The aim of this program is to develop pool and ocean competition skills and provide access to respected coaches.

It is expected that approximately 4000 competitors will attend with confirmation from 42 nations participating in the World National Team Championships.

External influences• New alternative aquatic sports.• Availability of corporate sponsorship for sporting events.

It is expected that approximately 4000 competitors will attend with confirmation from 42 nations participating in the World National Team Championships.

Rick Wright OAM Director of Surf Sports

Dave Thompson General Manager, Sport


Message from the Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Government is committed to increasing participation in sport and for our high performance athletes to excel on the world stage. Sport not only inspires and unites; it also promotes community involvement and active lifestyles.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games is an exciting time for Australians and highlights the substantial contribution of sport to the Australian community, from athletes competing in the Games to those involved in weekend club competition and social play, as well as parents and volunteers.

Australia’s performance at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games is the culmination of extensive long-term efforts across the Australian high performance sector. Following the Games, there will be opportunity to celebrate our success and critically review our next steps to ensure we focus and align our efforts to deliver the best possible results on the world stage.

It is two years since the Australian Government delivered its new vision for sport through Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success. As a result the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) received an increase in recurrent funding. Since then, we have focused on implementing our new plans, delivering key programs, supporting national sporting organisations (NSOs) to deliver participation and high performance outcomes while also assisting with building there capacity and improving collaboration, alignment and effectiveness within the Australian sport sector.

The 2012 Budget delivered a continuation of the Active After-school Communities program. This will enable primary school-aged children across the country the opportunity to embed sport and physical activity into their daily life. We will continue working with sporting organisations at all levels to ensure the program provides maximum value to sports and supports the transition of program participants into local clubs.

The Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges were a unique way for primary school children to capture the Olympic spirit and create their own Olympic journey. This initiative encouraged and inspired children to get active, have fun and earn rewards. This, coupled with participation programs delivered by NSOs, continues the Australian Government’s commitment to ensuring greater access to the benefits of sport.

The support received from the Australian Government for Australian sport is essential and plays an integral role in connecting our young sporting participants with their dreams of podium success in the future.

This is an exciting and challenging time for Australian sport. The Australian Sports Commission looks forward to working with sporting organisations, state and territory institutes and academies of sport and departments of sport and recreation, to promote access to, and participation in sport. Together we can promote an active lifestyle and develop sporting champions now and into the future.

Mr David Gallop

Acting Chairman Board of the Australian Sports Commission

SPORT (CONTINUED)


DEVELOPMEnT

It is pleasing to see that our membership continues to develop with an overall 4.44% growth taking us to a total of 165,820 members.

The ongoing growth of our junior activities members (5-13 years) by 5.2% - taking it to a total of 63,157 - demonstrates the strength and immense value of nipper programs in enriching the lives of young members through the development of personal, lifesaving and competition skills in a fun and safe aquatic environment. To support the increasing demand on clubs in delivering these programs there has been a strong focus on engaging more Age Managers through the establishment of an online Age Managers Course.

With nearly half of our membership under 18 years of age, the ongoing engagement and advancement of youth (13-18 years) is vital, consequently the first steps to deliver a national youth program have been taken and we look forward to its further development in the coming year.

We have continued to develop our people and our leadership capacity through the delivery of the Leadership College and Leaders Conference. Both of these continue to grow in demand and success due to their degree of engagement and impact on participants.

“SLSA Leadership College challenged us physically, emotionally and mentally to better understand ourselves, other people and the world around us to become a more authentic “can do” leader. The content, facilitators and participants made the college such a success which will ultimately benefit us, our clubs and SLSA for years to come.” - Leadership College Participant

our engagement in broader emergency management programs has continued to expand through member participation, facilitation and support in the ongoing expansion and delivery of both the AEMI/AEMVF Volunteer Leadership and new Regional and Remote volunteer Leadership Programs.

The delivery of the National Conference in October 2011 provided the platform to launch the strategic vision for the movement, leverage our collective strength and look at the challenges and the strategies to meet these.

“From every session I took home something valuable – either a useful idea, strategy or information that can be used to my Clubs benefit”. - National Conference Participant

With continuous improvement, increased attendance from the previous year and outstanding feedback from post conference surveys, it’s clear that the conference was an outstanding success with a great deal of support for future conferences.

The Awards of Excellence linked with the National Conference recognised the outstanding achievements of our members providing a platform to celebrate our National Recognition Awards, Honours, Hall of Fame and Meritorious awards.

The Environmental Vulnerability and Adaptation Working Group was established to provide direction on actions from the ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’ whilst the Development Management Group was created to promote engagement and an effective national movement across all Development activities.

We look forward to the final reports from our work with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on the ‘Social Impact of Surf Life Saving’ and the ‘Delivering, Identifying and Developing Social Inclusiveness through Surf Life Saving’ to demonstrate how we build better communities.

External influences• Increasing demands, the need for increased resources and

adequate funding to meet the continual growing demand in nipper and development programs.

• Gathering of intelligence to assist in the implementation of recommendations made in the ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’.

kevin Larkins Director of Development

Vanessa Brown People and Development Manager

The ongoing growth of our junior activities members (5-13 years) by 5.2% - taking it to a total of 63,157 - demonstrates the strength and immense value of nipper programs


OverviewThe SLSA Viability & Reputation team, which works across marketing, partnerships, communications and retail has continued to focus on growing the viability and reputation of Surf Life Saving while facilitating the opportunity for Australians to Give, Get Involved and Be Safe.

Brand/MarketingThe last 12 months saw a continuation of our key brand messages across all of our marketing touch points, reinforcing involvement from our internal and external audiences: To Give, Get Involved and to Be Safe. There was also a particular focus on our own people – celebrating who we are, what we do on and off the beach and the vital role we play in Australian life.

National media partnerships were further leveraged to promote Surf Life Saving messages and contra advertising support was provided back to SLSA through media outlets such as SBS television (which aired a Surf Life Saving brand commercial for a 12-month period), Austereo Network (who profiled our key safety messages over the key summer period) and adshell bus shelters through a charity application grant.

Product campaigns and marketing support was delivered across the SLSA business including; retail, youth member recruitment, sporting events, member events and conferences, annual publications and the launch of Surf education, achieving key objectives set. Over 700 internal projects were processed through the SLSA marketing team, proving to be a continued benefit to SLSA with cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Communications The SLSA Communications team has had an extra busy year as the movement has come under heavy public and media scrutiny following the tragic loss of Matthew Barclay at the 2012 Aussies.

Through a combination of constant communications with our state bodies, branches, clubs and greater membership and an open, transparent proactive and reactive media relations, SLSA have been able to continue to promote surf safety as well as our suite of lifesaving, member development and surf sport events in 2011 -2012.

Key media events throughout 2011-12 included the National Coastal Safety Report, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Coolangatta Gold, Rip Awareness Day and various partner programs and initiatives.

Internal communications with our membership has remained paramount. SLSA’s Facebook page continues to grow with a 120% increase to over 14,000 fans joining the page to follow our movement. $100k in Facebook advertising was also secured for the movement through Facebook’s “Hack for a Cause”. The SLS website has approximately 2,500 unique visits daily, increasing to 20,000 daily during major events.

Customised electronic communications to members and stakeholders have been managed entirely in-house including monthly Surfline e-newsletters to over 80,000 members, a bi-monthly Rescue 2012 e-newsletter, Coolangatta Gold and Aussies e-newsletters, ad hoc communications including dealing with the tragic event, online store, Rip Symposium, Hamilton Island Battle of the Paddles, quarterly ‘Message from the President’ and SLS Research newsletters. SLSA also won the Silver Medal Award for SLSA’s 2010-11 Annual Report at the 2011 Australasian Reporting Awards.

ViABiLiTy & REPUTATiOn

The SLS website has approximately 2,500 unique visits daily, increasing to 20,000 daily during major events.


PartnershipsThe Surf Life Saving movement is an integral part of the Australian culture and lifestyle. We rely on the generosity and support from partners to provide vital services to communities around Australia.

SLSA endeavours to form and maintain partnerships that mirror our own values and vision for the future. our partners are organisations that genuinely believe in, and want to be involved with the SLS movement. Partners actively promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement both internally and externally.

We are proactive in maintaining and developing an on-going commitment that benefits both parties. The longevity of relationships with major partners in DHL, Westpac and Telstra ensure that our main goal of delivering beneficial outcomes for our members and stakeholders are consistently being met. Each and every one of our national partners champion the SLS movement and provide continuous support. Thank you!

RetailSLSA continued to develop new commercial ventures to increase revenue, including licensing programs and extended retail opportunities to capitalise on our iconic brand. A new SLS retail and apparel line was launched while more licensees were signed on bringing our total number to 14. A review is being conducted of our warehouse and retail operations to improve stock control and efficiencies. SLSA also continued to work closely with Lander & Rogers law firm on trademarks and protecting our IP in the public commercial realm.

ViABiLiTy & REPUTATiOn (CONTINUED)

Our partners are organisations that genuinely believe in and want to be involved with the SLS movement.


Sport Event Partners

Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2011-12.

Major Partners

Government Partners

PARTnERSHiPS

Support Partners


ResearchSLSA’s research activities have continued to expand over the past twelve months.

Research activities are being promoted on the SLS website and a Research Newsletter has been distributed twice in the past 12 months, thereby increasing awareness of our research activity and providing valuable feedback to the members and academic partners who assist with information and data.

The SLS Research Advisory Committee continues to meet and provide guidance. During the year this included providing a critical review of grant proposals and feedback to improve the content and presentation of the annual National Coastal Safety Report.

SLS has forged strong partnerships with a number of research institutions, including the University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney, Griffith University, Monash University, Melbourne University and the University of Wollongong. Emerging partnership opportunities, both in Australia and internationally are also being explored.

SLS Research has been successful in attracting competitive research grants, including the continuing grant:

R. Brander, I. Turner, D. Dominey-Howes, J. Goff, W. Shaw, D. Drozdzewski, S. Sherker. Rip Currents: An evidence based approach to safely navigating the beach’s greatest drowning hazard. Australian Research Council Linkage Project 2011-2013.

newly funded projects this year also include:

S. Sherker, M. Sano. Adapt Between the Flags - Enhancing the Capacity of Surf Life Saving Australia to Cope With Climate Change and to Leverage Adaptation Within Coastal Communities. Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy - National Climate Change Adaptation Research facility 2012.

S. Sherker, A. Bradstreet, B. Brighton, M. Thompson, A. Weir, R. Mitchell, M. Bambach. Research Review of Rock Fishing in NSW. nSW Department of Primary Industry 2012.

S. Sherker, M. Edwards, V. Brown. Engaging Diverse

Communities and Developing Social Inclusiveness through Surf Life Saving Activities. The Trust Company Foundation 2012.

The SLS Research Scheme’s supported research on “Spinal injury management recommendations update – Australia” and the “Temporal and spatial considerations of aquatic safety signage” are both being led by Life Saving victoria.

SLS is actively promoting its research activity at national and international conferences as well as through journal publications. In total, 28 abstracts have been presented this year at scientific meetings, including nine presentations at international conferences and 19 presentations at national conferences.

In addition, five peer-reviewed journal articles have been published:

1. R. Mitchell, B. Brighton, S. Sherker. The epidemiology of competition and training-based surf sport-related injury in Australia, 2003 to 2011. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport in press June 2012.

2. A. Williamson, J. Hatfield, S. Sherker, R. Brander, A. Hayen. A comparison of attitudes and knowledge of beach safety in Australia for beachgoers, rural residents and international tourists. Australian new Zealand Journal of Public Health 36(4):385–391 2012.

3. D. Drozdzewski, W. Shaw, D. Dominey-Howes, R. Brander, T. Walton, A. Gero, S. Sherker, J. Goff, B. Edwick. Insights on the perceptions, knowledge and experience of beachgoers caught in rip currents. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science 12:2001-11, 2012.

4. A. Williamson, J. Hatfield, S. Sherker, R. Brander, A. Hayen. Development and evaluation of an intervention to reduce rip current related beach drowning. Accident Analysis and Prevention 46:45-51, 2012 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2011.10.003.

5. R.W. Brander, A. Bradstreet, S. Sherker, J. MacMahan. The behavioural responses of swimmers caught in rip currents: New perspectives on mitigating the global rip current hazard. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education 5(4):476-482, 2011.

Valuable SLS investigative reports completed in 2011-12 include “SLSA National Coastal Safety Report 2011” and “Research Review of Rock Fishing in NSW”.

STRATEGiC DEVELOPMEnT

SLS is actively promoting its research activity at national and international conferences as well as through journal publications.


SLSA have been honoured to receive the following peer awards for Research in the past year:

• ‘Best Conference Presentation’ Australian Water Safety Conference 2012 (The Ripsafe Project - A holistic approach to understanding the rip current hazard. Dr Robert Brander, Dr Danielle Drozdzewski, Dr Dale Dominey-Howes, Dr Ian Turner, Dr Wendy Shaw, Robert McCarroll, Mischa Moraza, Dr James Goff and Dr Shauna Sherker).

• ‘People’s Choice Award’ Australian Water Safety Conference 2012 (Meeting the challenge of preventing drowning deaths on the rocky coast. Dr David Kennedy, Ms Barbara Brighton, Prof Colin Woodroffe, Mr Adam Weir and Dr Shauna Sherker.

• ‘Research Project of the Year’ NSW Government/AustSwim Water Safety Awards 2011 (The behavioural responses of swimmers caught in rip currents. Dr. Rob Brander, Anthony Bradstreet, Dr. Shauna Sherker, Dr. Jaime MacMahan).

international DevelopmentThe overall strategy for SLSA’s international lifesaving activity is to reduce drowning in other countries, with an emphasis on developing nations in the Asia Pacific region, by utilising SLSA skills and resources and by adapting SLSA programs, methods and systems to suit local conditions and needs. This is achieved through collaboration and community engagement and by enhancing local organisational capacity and capability.

SLSA has been involved in international lifesaving development since the 1920s. SLSA and its members were also instrumental in founding World Life Saving in 1956 and also in the formation of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) in 1993.

SLSA has linked in to the Australian volunteers for International Development (AVID) funded by AusAID since 2009. The AvID program provides volunteer surf lifesavers into a number of countries and areas of need. We share with local partners a broad range of information from education and training, to lifeguard operating procedures and risk management, and also organisational capacity building; all of which are adapted to suit the specific country needs, risks, level of development and of course priorities for action based on drowning death and injury data.

This past year has seen surf lifesaving volunteers in vietnam (Ms Kat Waterhouse from Broulee SLSC), Indonesia (Ms Emma Larssen from Cronulla SLSC and Mr Kieran Pascoe from Red Rock Corindi SLSC), Samoa (Ms Amelia Cole from Terrigal SLSC, Mr Eldene O’Shea and Ms Emily Cox from Point Leo SLSC and Ms Erin Doyle from Binningup SLSC ) and Fiji (Ms Cassandra Thomas from Sandringham LSC).

SLSA is currently expanding its program with the introduction of Vanuatu and the Philippines in 2012 to complement the existing or recent programs in Indonesia, vietnam, Samoa and fiji.

Vacancies are advertised through the AVID partners and on the SLSA website (www.sls.com.au).

STRATEGiC DEVELOPMEnT (CONTINUED)

Case StudyRip Current Research will Save Lives in the WaterSLS and UNSW continue working on the research project, “Rip currents: An evidence based approach to managing the greatest beach hazard”. The project will, for the first time, provide an understanding of the action of swimmers caught in rip currents through interviewing rip current survivors and measuring swimmer response and rip flow.

This three year project, funded by an Australian Research Council linkage grant, will provide information that will improve existing rip current education and assist in reducing the unacceptably high drowning rates on Australian beaches.


In addition to the AVID program SLSA has completed a number of special drowning prevention developmental projects, including the following.

• Fiji – SLSA has facilitated the creation of the Fiji Water Safety Council (FWSC), and recently signed a Strategic Partnering Agreement with the Fiji Surfing Association (FSA) for the introduction of Surf Life Saving into Fiji.

• India – SLSA has been assisting the Rashtriya Life Saving Society India since 2003 in a broad range of development activities including surf lifesaving and sport. This has been possible through the Australian Sports outreach Program.

• Indonesia – In 1972 SLSA members facilitated the creation of surf lifesaving in Bali and continue to assist Balawista Indonesia through training visits from surf lifesavers across Australia.

• Maldives – There is currently no lifesaving organisation in Maldives, however SLSA is working with a group to introduce structured water safety education and lifeguard training, the first program of which was conducted in 2011.

• Mauritius – SLSA is currently assisting Surf Life Saving Mauritius with organisational capacity building and training advice.

• Samoa – SLS Tasmania has been providing valuable surf lifesaving training assistance since the tragedy of the 2009 tsunami devastated parts of Samoa.

• Sri Lanka – In 1947, Harry Nightingale of the Bondi SBLSC, assisted in establishing surf lifesaving in Sri Lanka. following the end of civil hostilities in 2009, SLSA is once again assisting the Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka improve its lifesaving training and organisational development. Life Saving Victoria are also assisting in Sri Lanka.

• Seychelles – In early 2012, SLSA provided two Trainer/Assessors to train lifeguards for the Maritime Authority on the island of Praslin.

• Thailand – Surf lifesavers assisted in the creation of the Phuket Lifeguard Club in 2003 and regular training visits have continued annually through support from Cudgen Headland SLSC members. SLSA is also assisting with the creation of a mobile lifesaving education unit.

• The Philippines – Since 2010 SLSA has been assisting the Philippine Life Saving Society introduce surf lifesaving to their country. The first surf lifesaving training program was delivered through the support of SLSnSW in Zambales in 2011.

• Vanuatu – SLSA is working with the Vanuatu Surfing Association to introduce surf safety education and surf lifesaving to vanuatu.

• vietnam – SLSA is currently liaising with partners in Vietnam and the City of Danang in the formation of the Danang Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

international Strategic Partnering AgreementsSLSA has strategic partnering agreements with several international lifesaving organizations through which drowning prevention and surf lifesaving are further developed:

• Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB)• Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)• United States Lifesaving Association (USLA)• Irish Water Safety (IWS)• Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)• Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS)• South Africa Lifesaving (SAL)• German Lifesaving Society (DLRG)• Rashtriya Life Saving Society India [RLSS (I)]• Philippines Life Saving Society (PLS)• Fiji Surfing Association (FSA)

External influences • The level of international development by SLSA is

constrained by the very limited financial resources available. However, this is not deterring our resolve to help save lives in the water in other countries.

• SLSA is appreciative of its affiliated clubs and members who are contributing to drowning prevention in other countries, and without who this activity would not be possible.

international Life Saving Federation The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is the world authority for drowning prevention and lifesaving sport. ILS leads, supports and collaborates with national and international organisations engaged in drowning prevention, water safety, water rescue, lifesaving, lifeguarding and lifesaving sport.




SLSA is a founding and full member of ILS with significant contributions through members of the ILS Board of the Directors, ILS Asia Pacific Region, Commissions and Committees, as follows:

iLS Asia Pacific Region

• Executive member – Ron Rankin AM (to March 2012)• Secretary General – Brett Williamson OAM

iLS Board of Directors

• Regional Representative – Ron Rankin AM (to March 2012)• Regional Secretary General – Brett Williamson OAM• Lifesaving Commissioner – Peter George AM• Sport Commissioner – Dave Thompson• Legal Adviser to ILS – Ian fullagar

Committee members

• ILS Medical Committee – Dr Natalie Hood MD• ILS Conference Committee / Research and Information

Committee / Bid Oversight Committee – Norm Farmer ESM (Chair)

• ILS Rescue Committee – Peter Agnew• ILS Anti-Doping Committee – Ian Fullagar (Chair)• ILS Events Management Committee / Technical and Rules

Committee (Sport) – Greg Allum OAM• ILS Sport Development Committee – Rick Wright OAM• ILS Athletes Committee – Kristy Munroe• ILS Aquatic Disasters Committee – Ken Bird OAM• ILS Governance Committee – Ron Rankin AM (to March 2012)

SLSA has supported and continues to support major international events such as World Conference on Drowning Prevention and the Lifesaving World Championships. SLSA will host on behalf of ILS the Rescue 2012 Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide, South Australia from 4 to 18 november 2012.

norman Farmer ESM General Manager, Strategic Development



Case StudyMs Emma Larssen – Cronulla SLSC (nSW)An Australian Volunteer for International Development in Bali, Indonesia from october 2010 to october 2011 and from July 2012 to July 2013.

emma has been instrumental in improving lifeguard training standards in Balawista Indonesia, not only in Bali, but also in other parts of Indonesia including Banten in West Java. emma has also guided the introduction of schools education programs using training Balawista lifeguards to educate students and teachers. emma has worked with Balawista to enhance the lifesaving sport skills and competence of Indonesian lifeguards that has enabled them to participate in lifesaving events at Arafura Games and in preparation for the Rescue 2012 Lifesaving World Championships to be held in Adelaide in november 2012.

The Australian Sports outreach Program held in Banten in April/May 2012 involved 5 different teams of lifeguards from Java and has greatly improved the safety at those beaches where the lifeguards are based. The following image is from the Banten training with emma front and centre.


As a supporting organisation, the Surf Life Saving Foundation is a key player in achieving the Surf Life Saving movement’s strategic aim of “financial security”. Our programs and revenue streams are diverse to enable all Australians the ability to participate in our fund-raising activities.

As a charitable organisation, we recognise that our operations must be effective and efficient. We continue to invest in acquiring more donors and supporters, to ensure that what we do today will safeguard the levels of SLS services that can be maintained for the future. We also invest in fund-raising activities and promotions for the benefit of life saving for which revenues pass directly to clubs and do not pass through our accounts. We actively seek more efficiency in our operations at every opportunity and have recently undertaken a commercial operations and revenue review in collaboration with the movement’s peak bodies. We constantly identify where and how we can ultimately deliver more funds back to the beach.

While economic conditions have made this a difficult year, our strategy of revenue generation and diversification has allowed us to provide over $9 million in distributions to Surf Life Saving services this financial year – a result which we are extremely proud and one that is over $1 million ahead of our budget.

The support we receive from our family of supporters in the community has remained strong throughout the year and is highly valued - however we still have much work to do in communicating our charitable status, and that we are in fact needy and not just worthy.

In the year ahead the Foundation plans to expand its communications to position the surf life saving brand as a needy one - which we certainly are. We will also be expanding our activities across Australia and in conjunction with the State bodies. We have already implemented plans to increase our philanthropic presence in both our Workplace Giving and Bequest programs. Our current programs of Lottery and Trade promotions will also be expanded to provide financial returns and more diverse ways for Australians to participate in helping us.

The SLSF Board is committed to operate in pursuit of our charitable purposes, while having high ethical standards and strong legal compliance. In recognition of our national role and increased financial size, after balance date we transitioned from incorporation under Queensland legislation to a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Law.

Highlights 2011-12 Financial year• $5,592,165 raised for SLSA from Core Philanthropic

National activities for distribution to States.• $1,231,705 raised for State Entities from specific State

based fundraising and revenue activities.• $1,850,104 raised for SLS Clubs from specific Club based

raising events.• $490,562 raised for SLSRFT for the ongoing perpetuity

of programs.• $1,450,307 raised for State entities & Clubs as a result of

direct funding requests for SLS entities through the efforts of the Foundation Grants Seeking Unit.

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Stephen Maitland OAM, RFD Chairman

Steve Francia Chief Executive Officer

We still have much work to do in communicating our charitable status, and that we are in fact needy and not just worthy.


SLSF Grant Seeking UnitThe Foundation Grant Seeking Unit continues to go from strength to strength and perform well above expectations.

In the past year the Grant Seeking Unit has provided vital support to SLS by directly securing and/or has assisted in securing funds for SLS State entities and Clubs through private philanthropic groups.

The GSU is able to provide customised support to individual SLS states and clubs, helping to identify and make the most of grassroots grant opportunities.

Grant summary

SLSF Board of DirectorsStephen Maitland OAM, RFD – Chairman Principal of Corporate Advisers Delphin Associates.

neil Balnaves AO neil has worked in the media industry for over 45 years previously holding the position of Executive Chairman of the Southern Star Group which he founded.

Lionel Hogg Lionel is a corporate advisory partner of Gadens Lawyers.

John kirby Chairman of Village Roadshow Corporation and a Director of Austereo Group Limited

Alan Rydge Chairman of entertainment and leisure company Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL).

Deborah Thomas Director of Media, Public Affairs and Brand Development for ACP Magazines.

SLS Entity Successful $

new South Wales 4,200

northern Territory 71,900

Queensland 298,254

SLSA 180,940

South Australia 51,900

Tasmania 68,348

Victoria 667,617

Western Australia 107,148

Total 1,450,307

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Philanthropic Partners

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Table 03: nRHRS Snapshot

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

number of available helicopters 1 1 2 2

Primary response - number of missions 179 166 156 153

Primary response - number of hours flown 145 172.5 165 183

Secondary response - number of missions 113 156 142 152

Secondary response - number of hours flown 151.4 261.6 223 245

Search and rescue - number of missions 17 11 21 24

Search and rescue - number of hours flown 31.5 19.7 34 41

Training - number of missions 70 102 101 114

Training - number of hours flown 71.9 120.9 106 122

Other - number of missions 40 34 54 55

Other - number of hours flown 13.8 19.5 18 32

Total - number of missions flown 419 469 473 498

Total - number of hours flown 413.6 594.2 546 623

introductionIn our 30th year, assurance has been one of our constants in a climate of perpetual change. It is a word, and a concept, communicated regularly and consistently in the delivery of our work- the touchstone of the 330 missions we were tasked to last year.

For us here at the Northern Service, it is a reflection on what every mission and underlying action seeks to deliver - an assurance that the processes and skills we hone will be delivered consistently each time we are called upon to undertake a tasking.

The past 12 months have been another year of change, and I thank our team who has embraced these opportunities.

These changes have been across various platforms which have led to strong efficiencies for us as we strive to manage our community’s support of the Service.

Fundraising We have moved to a new Fundraising IT platform which allows us to better work with our donors. We continue with our income diversification strategy and we completed a three year strategy with the opening of a new op Shop in Casino – taking our network to five shops. Our inaugural Ballina to Byron Charity Walk was a fantastic display of community engagement

with over 500 walkers, and quite possibly an equal number turned away due to capacity requirements. Those that made the walk, including those hardy “soles” that covered the 37km - we applaud you!

FarewellAfter more than 10 years as the Service’s Chief Pilot, Lynton Beggs has taken a career change opportunity to undertake training in Scotland to fly the ($35M) EC225 helicopter in offshore work. The opportunity to fly the EC225 is a professional challenge and opportunity that we cannot match.

We congratulate Lynton on his appointment and express our sincere appreciation for his loyalty and commitment to the company in a very challenging role. Aviation is a complex industry, and we are very appreciative of the time spent in education of the nuances of aviation and the scope of responsibilities that are expected of our organisation from CASA and the like. Even through CASA’s eyes, 10 years is a long time to hold the Chief Pilot role and we commend Lynton for his longevity in service to his community.

We welcome (back) Andy Baker as the incoming Chief Pilot. Andy previously worked for the Service in the 1990’s before taking on various senior roles throughout the world to build an impressive resume of experience.


Developments The recent commissioning of the new CASA approved simulator is a very noteworthy development for us. Two points in particular stand out in regard to it – 1. CASA have recommended other organisations to our base to examine it, and 2. Within five weeks of its commissioning, it had paid for itself in pilot training time. Given our previous simulator lasted 10 years the financial benefits are substantial over the life of the asset.

our engineers completed a major safety enhancement to our aircraft during the year – a Wire Strike Protection system. In installing the system, we understand it is the first time a post factory installation of this kind has occurred for this type of civil helicopter in the world. This is a fantastic endorsement of the engineering resources we have available to us. now that the equipment is installed, we never wish to use it! We have also installed state of the art multi-function radar displays in both aircraft to improve in-flight surveillance of weather conditions.

We continue to invest heavily in training for our staff. There’s a cross-section of this training employed from Advanced Emergency Simulator training in France, Vocational Graduate Certificate in Risk Management, Human Factors training for Engineers, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, OH&S, Diploma of Business Administration - through to our trainee staff member, Emily Fitzgerald, who’s undertaking her Certificate II training in Business Administration.

Special thank youThe year has not been without its challenges, and much of this is derived from the pressure that our community has felt/feels as a result of economic impacts, out of our control. our community and supporters are critical elements of the model that allows us to continue with the lifesaving work we perform.

Our business sponsors and supporters are as critical in this regard also. From all of our staff, we acknowledge and thank the substantial contribution you make to ensure our ongoing success.

In our 30th year, we do want to highlight one particular sponsor. We’d like to point out the tremendous value we place on our major naming right sponsor, Westpac. from a corporate level to staff in the branches, the relationship is a natural partnership and it is highly valued. Westpac have shared the last 20 years of the journey with the Service and as we enter the next phase of our development, we look forward to the continuance of this relationship.

I also wish to acknowledge our army of dedicated volunteers who give their time selflessly throughout the year to assist the Service in a variety of ways. We thank you for all your hard work and continued support.

Our Board of Directors give their time freely to support our community and we acknowledge the appointment of Geoff King and Peter Fahey to our Board, as well as the retirement of John Barber OAM who joined the Board in 2002.

In closing, I record my thanks to our marvellous staff right through the Service who undertake their work with diligence to ensure we meet our service commitment.

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kris Beavis General Manager

The recent commissioning of the new CASA approved simulator is a very noteworthy development.


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Case Studies Byron Bay Lighthouse rescue watched by hundredsIn September 2011, the Service rescued a swimmer washed onto rocks in heavy seas below the Byron Bay lighthouse.

A spectator watching on the headland described the scene.

“We saw the swimmer disappear below the cliff face and everyone was worried for his safety. Then the helicopter arrived and it too, disappeared from our view.

“When the helicopter re-appeared with the swimmer and the rescue crewman attached to the winch line everyone on the headland cheered.”

Rescue crewman Tom Lee Lewes, along with pilot Marty Hanna and air crewman Mick Kerry had spotted the man cowering on rocks underneath the cliff and the team swung into action.

“I went down the wire onto the rocks and saw the patient... he was very cut up and scared.”

Tom clambered over the rocks and secured the man before air crew Mick Kerry winched them up to the helicopter.

“Two or three seconds after winching in a big set came through and swept right through the cliff canyon the patient had been washed into... it would have made it a lot worse scenario,” said Tom.

Tom said he was pretty nervous and excited being involved in such a dramatic first rescue and was quick to praise the whole crew. “It was a real team effort.”

Thank goodness the helicopter was there“He’s on his way out,” Karen Roche thought as she looked at her son Blake while she waited for the Westpac Life Saver Helicopter to fly him from Evans Head to Lismore Base Hospital.

“We needed the helicopter – it was faster than taking him by road.”

The Helicopter arrived at Razorback Lookout at Evans Head and flew Blake and Karen to hospital in 10 minutes; the fast transfer helped save Blake’s life…..

Tests at hospital confirmed that Blake was suffering from an infection that was destroying his red blood cells and causing his kidney and spleen to work overtime to restore his red blood cells.

Blake spent 10 days in hospital being treated with medication to allow his body to recover.

“If the Helicopter hadn’t been there he probably wouldn’t be here,” said a relieved Karen.


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Table 04: SRHRS Snapshot

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

number of helicopters 2 1 1 2 2 2

Patrol – number of missions n/A 74 87 76 55 62

Patrol – number of hours flown n/A 81.6 78.6 70 60 61

Maintenance – number of missions n/A 5 20 42 18 18

Maintenance – number of hours flown n/A 3.7 9.4 13 13 11

Search and rescue – number of missions 18 58 111 129 145 252

Search and rescue – number of hours flown 18.7 53.8 78.5 95.35 157.0 239.2

Training – number of missions 89 35 33 45 57 92

Training – number of hours flown 90.5 37.4 24 28 45.5 85.65

Other – number of missions 80 35 42 54 22 27

Other – number of hours flown 87.2 25.7 31.5 46.2 19 18

Total – number of missions 736* 207 293 346 297 451

Total – number of hours flown 859.5* 202.2 222 251 294.5 414.85

* 2006-07 data includes missions flown under contract for NSW Ambulance Service which concluded in March 2007. Five year comparisons are therefore not valid.

introductionTwelve months ago, we reported on significant growth of the Service. This growth has continued, with the Service now operating two helicopters daily, year round from two bases. nevertheless, the past year has brought some challenges but these were met head on, resulting in a successful year for Southern Region.

Government fundingDuring this annual period, the nSW Labor Government provided funding through SLSnSW, for the Westpac Life Saver to extend operations. This saw the Sydney base return to 24/7 operations for the first time in nearly five years and our fledgling South Coast Base commenced daily operations. A change in government resulted in a further increase in the level of funding and confirmed year round operations for both bases. A review headed by Phil Koperberg is underway at this time and we hope that this cements our ongoing funding as well as our relationship with the NSW State Government.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the former Labor government and the current Liberal government for their support and vote of confidence in us. We also recognise SLSNSW who played an integral role in confirming the support.

OperationsThe extra government funding has allowed us to undertake substantial increases in our operational capabilities. Overall, missions have had a significant 74% increase over the previous 12 months.

Since we moved away from providing the ambulance helicopter in Sydney, the Service operated one base in Sydney for 10 hours a day. We can now operate 24 hours every day and our statistics indicate that nearly half of our missions are after 6:00pm.

Only 12 months ago we commenced a summer time rescue service based at Moruya on the NSW Far South Coast. This continues to grow and we now see this operating a 10 hour daily shift year round.

This additional capability not only adds greater value to emergency services, particularly NSW Police and Surf Life Saving, but the community now have access to greater protection.

We have worked hard to consolidate our position as a dedicated search and rescue helicopter service. Whilst we continue to maintain our core skills around the aquatic environment, we have increased our ability to provide services inland. We have rescued a number of bushwalkers who have become lost in thick bushland, activating their beacons.


These have all been in remote locations, extending well west and even into Victoria – well beyond our normal areas of operations.

In early 2012, both helicopters were involved extensively in the state-wide floods that gripped the central and western parts of NSW. At one stage, South Coast’s Lifesaver 3 was based in the Wagga Wagga region for three weeks.

The provision of a $130,000 Thermal Imaging Camera donated by Thales for a trial has definitely added a whole new dimension to our capabilities. The camera allows the crew to detect body heat from considerable distances and it has already been used a number of times since it came on line in June. Already, police tasking us have specifically requested this technology. The camera will complement night vision Goggles which will come on line in the near future.

Our aircraftearlier in the year, both helicopters were formally valued and we are pleased to confirm as to how well the aircraft have retained their value. This has allowed us to adjust our insurances program and balance sheet.

Both aircraft are operating well and this is a great credit to our Engineering staff. Both helicopters have had their cockpit and cabin lighting modified to cope with Night vision Goggles which will be introduced during 2012/13. Communications systems have been overhauled and VH-SLU (Lifesaver 3) has had an extensive inspection and scheduled maintenance program.

Whilst the current aircraft have served us exceptionally well, work has commenced on developing our future aircraft strategies so that we can continue to cope with the additional workloads as well as taking advantage of their current value and new technologies.

BasesWe’ve had a number of discussions with Landcom, the developers of our Cape Banks Sydney building. Some serious concerns have been raised with them in regards to a number of issues that are affecting the longevity of the building despite it being only six years old. There is much remedial work to be undertaken to bring it back to a “state of the art” facility.

Nevertheless, expansion of services continues to see the building used extensively 24 hours a day and we have upgraded some of the amenities to cope with an increase in our operations and training programs. More and more community groups are visiting the base each week, our partners are using the building for their offsite meetings and our external training programs are increasing rapidly.

one challenge that tested us was the major structural collapse of the retaining wall behind the base. The collapse impacted the building causing significant safety concerns. Landcom quickly supported us by making the wall secure but even now at the time of writing, the wall is still damaged and parts of the base remain off limits as they have been declared unsafe.

With our South Coast service now on line full time, priority will be given to upgrading the facilities there so that it is comfortable for the staff on duty. A more medium term goal will be to establish our base in the region. our thanks to eurobodalla Shire Council which provided an upgrade of the current amenities.

Business DevelopmentWe need to exploit a diversity of income streams so that we can better support our operations. Our Housie sessions remain strong but other traditional streams such as CDSE funding is becoming more difficult to achieve.

Our Newsletter published twice a year and sent to more than 6,000 supporters has become an important channel for communicating with our many friends. Not only does it raise an important awareness of the great work the Service does but it also raises vital dollars with substantial donations being made in response to its call to action.

The Westpac Banking Corporation continues its lengthy support and we recently agreed to an extension of the partnership which will see us join the Bank in celebrating their 200th birthday in 2017. The value of our relationship cannot be underestimated and we cherish their backing.

To all our sponsors and supporters, we can only say thank you for keeping us in the air!

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We can now operate 24 hours every day and our statistics indicate that nearly half of our missions are after 6:00pm.


ConclusionIt has been the most amazing 12 months but it is just the start of our next chapter. This time next year we will be getting ready to celebrate our 40th anniversary – planning is already underway.

We recognise and thank the many partners we work closely with – our emergency service colleagues, the Westpac Bank, Thales and our other corporate supporters, the clubs that allow us to run fundraising programs and provide CDSe funds and the thousands of community members that donate to us.

We also recognise and sincerely thank Ron Rankin AM who retired as Chairman and Director during the year.

Finally, I acknowledge the brilliant staff that I am honoured to lead. Their passion and energy is inspiring and, with our Board, the results of the last twelve months have been due to their efforts. We are indeed very lucky!

Stephen Leahy JP Chief Executive Officer

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Southern Region Board of Directors

Member Board Meeting Attendance

Graham Ford (Chairman from 17/3/12) 10/10

Ron Rankin AM (Chairman to 17/3/12) 8/8

Peter George AM (Director, Member’s Representative) 10/10

John Frazer OAM (Director) 10/10

Gordon Lang 10/10

Stephen Leahy JP (CEO, Company Secretary) 10/10

Jon Donohoe AM 1/1

northern Region Board of Directors

Member Board Meeting Attendance

Warren Tozer 6/6

Kevin Gosling 5/6

Brett Williamson 5/6

John Griffin 6/6

Paul Muldoon 5/6

noel Doyle 4/6

John Barber (Resigned 16/08/11) 0/1

Geoff King (Commenced 21/02/12) 3/3

Peter Fahey (Commenced 17/04/12) 1/2

Kris Beavis (Company Secretary) 6/6

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OUR GOVERnAnCE STRUCTURE

Since 1907, when a small number of Sydney surf life saving clubs formed the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia, we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically disperse organisation, made up of 500 entities/groups including 310 separately incorporated surf life saving clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 98 support operations (regional rescue and response teams), 63 paid lifeguard services and seven state and territory centres (see page 149 for full list).

As there would otherwise be no meaningful report on the national contribution of the entire movement, the surf lifesaving, education, training, development and surf sports activities of our members are consolidated in this report. However, as the various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA Ltd and have a variety of legal and reporting structures, their financial results are not consolidated here.

We are the peak policy and decision making body for the movement. Under our constitution, our members are:

• State Centres, represented by their appointed directors, who have the right to be present, debate and vote at our general meetings.

• Affiliated Surf Life Saving Clubs, representatives of which have the right to be present and to debate on behalf of their club at our general meetings, but with no voting rights.

• Life Members of SLSA, who have the right to be present and to debate at our general meetings, but with no voting rights.

• All individual members of affiliated surf life saving clubs, who have the right to be present at general meetings, but with no voting or debating rights.

each year prior to the commencement of the season, individual members sign an application for joint membership of SLSA and their club. Where the members are less than 18 year of age, the membership form is signed by a parent or legal guardian. This detailed membership form meets a number of legal requirements, including indemnification of SLSA in the event of any claim arising from surf lifesaving activity, as well as outlining a member’s individual liability in the unlikely event of a wind-up of SLSA.

SLSA also operate two subsidiary companies to provide helicopter rescue services in nSW. other helicopter rescue services operate in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia through the respective state centres.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) undertakes a national fundraising role on behalf of the movement. SLSA is one of eight ‘members’ of the SLSF along with the seven SLS state and territory centres.

We are a foundation member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), through which we maintain contact with other ‘lifesaving nations’ and play a leadership role in developing lifesaving expertise around the world.

Corporate governanceChief PatronsHis Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of edinburgh

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Patrons Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of new South Wales

The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC Governor of victoria

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Governor of Queensland

His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South Australia

His Excellency Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC Governor of Western Australia

His Excellency the Hon Peter Underwood AC Governor of Tasmania

Her Excellency the Honourable Sally Thomas AM Administrator of the northern Territory

Vice PatronHon Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister of Australia

Life GovernorAlan Whelpton Ao Sir Adrian Curlewis Cvo CBe*

*Denotes deceased

Since 1907 we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically disperse organisation.

61Governance

Elected Directors (elected by Members/State Centres)

Graham Ford – PresidentGraham was elected as President of SLSA on october 30, 2010. He brings to this role a wealth of Surf Life Saving knowledge and experience, coupled with a strong business background. Graham is a Life Member of Bronte SLSC and

has held many senior roles at club, branch and national levels, including memberships of the National Board of Development and Director of the Southern Region SLSA (Westpac) Helicopter Rescue Service. His professional experience includes over 30 years in the property industry, as well as numerous chairman and directorship roles, many of which he still currently holds. Graham’s current term as President expires in October 2012.

kevin Larkins Kevin, a company director, has been SLSA’s Director of Development since 30 October, 2010. Kevin has been a member of the Development Standing Committee for nine years, and is a member of Torquay SLSC in Victoria. Kevin was named SLSA

volunteer of the year in 2000. His current term expires in october 2012.

Mark FifeMark, an assistant property manager, has been SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving since 15 november, 2010. Mark was previously the State Lifesaving Officer and Director of Lifesaving in Queensland and has been a member of the Lifesaving

Standing Committee since 2001. His current term expires in october 2013.

Rick Wright OAM Rick, a consultant, has been SLSA’s Director of Sport since 8 May, 2010. Rick has been a member of the Sport Standing Committee since 2003 and was inducted into the SLSA Hall of fame in 2010. He was previously an SLSA Director when he

held the role of Director of Development between 1996 and 2002. Rick’s current term expires in October 2013.

Appointed Directors (appointed by State Centres)

John BakerJohn, a Company Director, has been President of Surf Life Saving SA since June 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board on 24 January 2012. John is a member of Brighton SLSC in SA and has been involved with Surf Life Saving since

1977. His current term as SLSSA President is due to expire in May 2013.

Ralph Devlin SCRalph, a Senior Counsel, has been President of Surf Life Saving Queensland since July 2011. Prior to this time, Ralph held the role of SLSQ Deputy President, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board on 20 December 2010. Ralph

is a Life Member of SLSA. His current term as SLSQ President is due to expire in August 2014.

Robert William Creek Master Public Sector AdministrationBob, an IT Manager, has been President of Surf Life Saving northern Territory, since June 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1988. His current term

as SLSNT president is due to expire in March 2014.

Stephen GodfreyStephen, Acting General Manager of Corporate Services at PSMA Australia Ltd, has been President of Surf Life Saving Tasmania since September 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board on 28 october 2011. Stephen is a Life

Member of Carlton Park SLSC and has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967. His current term as SLST President is due to expire in September 2014.

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Mark Raymond irwin BSc (Human Movement)Mark, a company director, has been President of Surf Life Saving Western Australia since September 2008. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1982. Mark was named SLSA volunteer of the year in

2006. His current term as SLSWA President is due to expire in September 2014.

Michael James Martin BEng (Chem)Mike, a company director, has been President of Life Saving victoria since 2006, and prior to that President of Surf Life Saving victoria. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. His current term

as LSV President is due to expire in December 2012. Mike is a Life Member of SLSA.

Anthony Michael HavenTony, a senior manager at the nSW State Transit Authority, has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. His current term as SLSnSW President is due to expire in May 2014.

independent Directors (appointed by the Board)

Suzanne youngSuzanne, the Executive General Manager Group Corporate Services with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, was appointed as SLSA’s first Independent Director in March 2001. Suzanne was named SLSA Surf Life Saver of the Year in 1996

and has been actively involved in club and SLSA activities for a significant period of time including roles on the SLSA Board of Development, FACC and President’s Advisory Board.

Michael Crismale Advanced Diploma, Chartered AccountantMichael, Vice Chairman of the Australian Turf Club and Director and founding owner of Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd, was appointed as an Independent Director of Surf

Life Saving Australia in April, 2011. Michael is also a member of the Institute of Sports Management, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australian Institute of Company Directors and Taxation Institute in Australia.

Chief Executive OfficerBrett Williamson OAM BHMS Ed, B.Ed, Dip CDBrett was appointed CEO of SLSA in october 2006. He has been involved in Surf Life Saving since 1967 and professionally since 1984. He is Company Secretary and has been a member of the finance, Audit and

Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2006. Brett’s role on the Board is non-voting.

Outgoing DirectorsGregory James Bird Assoc Dip EngGreg, an engineering consultant, was President of Surf Life Saving Tasmania from June 2002 to September 2011. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1978.

William Brame Jamieson AFSM Bill, a district officer with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, was President of Surf Life Saving South Australia from June 2002 to June 2011. Bill has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1963.

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63Governance

OUR CORPORATE GOVERnAnCE

The role of the Board and CommitteesAs one of Australia’s largest volunteer movements, our Board and Committee structure is critical to ensuring volunteer representation in key decisions. The various committees outlined on pages 66-73 meet as required, and their recommendations are then considered by one of the four Standing Committees: The Executive Management Group, and the Lifesaving, Sport and Development Standing Committees. The Board has ultimate supervision of the Standing Committees.

The role of the Directors and ManagementThe day-to-day business of SLSA Ltd is managed by the Ceo, under the direction of the Board. The Board may exercise all the powers of the company, except any power the Corporations Act or the constitution requires the company to exercise in a general meeting of members.

The Board is responsible for the appointment of a Ceo to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board, however he is accountable to the President (as Chairman of the Board) on a day-to-day basis.

Board compositionThe Board comprises seven State Centre Appointed Directors, one from each State and the Northern Territory, (the ‘shareholders’ of SLSA Ltd) who represent our members; three elected Directors, comprised of the Directors of Lifesaving, Sport and Development, who are elected by the State Appointed Directors; the President (chairman), who is also elected by the appointed Directors; and the CEO (non-voting). Up to two additional Independent Directors may also be appointed to the Board. The current Board has two appointed Independent Directors.

Board meetings and access to managementThe Board meets at least four times each year. The elected Directors are supported by full-time managers from within SLSA, while the appointed Directors are supported by their respective State or Territory CEOs.

Management of significant business risks2011-12 has seen further refinement to our risk management processes. The Board is scheduled to conduct an in-depth Risk Workshop during August 2012 to further enhance our risk matrix.

Code of conductA code of conduct for Directors, setting out expectations and limitations is contained within the SLSA Governance Policy.

AccountabilityThe Board is accountable to the members of SLSA Ltd. Part III of the Constitution lists the following categories of membership:

• State Centres – debating and voting rights at SLSA general meetings.

• Affiliated Clubs – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings.

• Life Members – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings.

• All members of affiliated clubs – can be present, but no debating or voting rights at SLSA general meetings.

The general membership category is divided into various other sub-categories set out in the regulations.

independenceAt the commencement of each Board meeting, the chair asks for Directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the Board’s structure, three Directors have a portfolio (an operational area of SLSA), while seven are appointed by their respective State or Territory Centre. As with most other federated organisations, there is inevitably the perception of tension between state Directors’ responsibilities to their State Centres and their fiduciary duties to SLSA Ltd. These fiduciary duties are higher for a limited company such as SLSA Ltd than for incorporated associations such as State Centres. It is the opinion of the Chairman that all State Appointed Directors fulfilled their fiduciary duties first and foremost to SLSA.

Obtaining independent adviceThe Board is assisted in aspects of its operations with external advice. Lander and Rogers Lawyers were re-appointed to provide our legal services at the Annual General Meeting in october 2011, for a period of twelve months. our auditors, BDO (formerly known as PKF), conduct an annual internal audit, giving the Board independent assurance and advice on financial management matters. Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia Pty Ltd also provides insurance advice and services.

Throughout the year, SLSA also sought advice from a range of other external consultants including net focus, which conducted our strategic planning process.


Ethical standardsThe Board acknowledges the need for, and continued maintenance of, the highest standards of corporate governance practice, ethical conduct by all Board members and open and transparent processes. Declaring any conflict of interest and/or pecuniary interest in agenda items of Board meetings ensures that, where appropriate, Directors leave the meeting until discussion on the matter is concluded.

Compliance issuesSLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). The Surf Life Saving Foundation (which reports separately) operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered. The three advisors noted earlier, Lander and Rogers Lawyers, BDo and JLT also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulation.

CompensationDirectors receive no compensation for their services. Travel and accommodation costs associated with meetings are met by SLSA.

TrainingFrom time to time, presentations by outside experts on strategic matters are made to the Board. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.

Subsidiary entitiesAs noted elsewhere, SLSA Ltd wholly owns a number of subsidiary bodies. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L provide helicopter rescue services in nSW. Surf Sports Australia P/L is another subsidiary of SLSA, primarily concerned with professional sports events. The financial results of the three subsidiaries are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s accounts.

Fiduciary dutiesMonthly financial statements for SLSA Ltd. and subsidiary companies are provided to the Board. These monthly statements together, with monthly accounts are submitted to Directors for endorsement at the subsequent Board meeting. All financial accounts and reports are overseen by the FACC and, on their recommendation adopted or otherwise by the Board throughout the year.

Pathways to Board and Committee membershipAs one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches, to providing the overall management and operational delivery of frontline services and activities. Broadly speaking a person can become a member of the Board or committee by being appointed by either SLSA or by a state centre. The skills base required for these positions is set out in the SLSA Governance Policy and also in the SLSA Regulations.

OUR CORPORATE GOVERnAnCE (CONTINUED)

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As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members from everything from patrolling beaches, to providing overall strategic direction for the organisation. Board and Committee members freely give up their time for the benefit of Surf Life Saving.

Surf Life Saving Australia BoardThe peak policy and decision body for Surf Life Saving in Australia, made up of the President of SLSA, seven Appointed Directors from each State and the Northern Territory, the Directors of the organisation’s three operational areas - Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Development, two Independent Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of SLSA. The Board delegates the management of SLSA to the CEO who seeks support and advice from the Executive Management Group (EMG).

2011 - 12 BOARDS & COMMiTTEES

name Position Meeting Attendances

Graham ford President, SLSA 9/9

Brett Williamson OAM Ceo, SLSA 8/9

Kevin Larkins National Director of Development, SLSA 6/9

Mark Fife National Director of Lifesaving, SLSA 6/9

Rick Wright OAM National Director of Sports, SLSA 8/9

Tony Haven Appointed Director, SLSnSW 9/9

Ralph Devlin SC Appointed Director, SLSQ 8/9

Michael Martin Appointed Director, LSv 9/9

John Baker (From 24/01/2012) Appointed Director, SLSSA 6/6

Mark Irwin Appointed Director , SLSWA 8/9

Stephen Godfrey (from 29/10/11) Appointed Director, SLST 4/8

Bob Creek Appointed Director, SLSnT 8/9

Suzanne Young Independent Director 7/9

Michael Crismale Independent Director 9/9

Outgoing Directors

Bill Jamieson AFSM former Appointed Director, SLSSA 3/3

Greg Bird former Appointed Director, SLST 1/1



Brett Williamson OAM (Chair) Ceo, SLSA 7/7

Phil Vanny AM Ceo, SLSnSW 7/7

John Brennan OAM CEO, SLSQ 7/7

Nigel Taylor ESM Ceo, SLSv 7/7

Elaine Farmer OAM JP GM, SLSSA 5/7

Paul Andrew Ceo, SLSWA 7/7

Tony van den enden GM, SLST 5/7

Tony Snelling Ceo, SLSnT 6/7

Peter George AM Coo, SLSA 7/7

Chris Giles GM, Executive Services, SLSA 6/7

Norm Farmer ESM MRMIA GM, Strategic Development, SLSA 7/7

David Thompson GM, Sport, SLSA 5/7

Brett Harrod GM, Marketing & Partnerships, SLSA 6/6

Steve francia Executive Director, Surf Life Saving Foundation 6/7

Development Standing Committee (DSC)The DSC is responsible for the quality management of Clubs, history, recognition, leadership, diversity, organisational development and youth and junior development of SLSA, through overseeing activities designed to meet SLSA developmental objectives. The DSC is a skills-based Committee that is appointed by the SLSA Board.

2011 - 12 BOARDS & COMMiTTEES (CONTINUED)


Kevin Larkins (Chair) National Director of Development, SLSA 2/2

vanessa Brown Development Manager, SLSA 2/2

Michael Martin (outgoing) DSC Member 1/1

Lyn Barratt DSC Member 2/2

Mark Irwin DSC Member 2/2

nancy Joseph DSC Member 2/2

Gordon Lang DSC Member 1/2

Rob Campbell DSC Member 2/2

Katie Dixon DSC Member 2/2

Garry Williams (incoming) DSC Member 1/1

Executive Management Group (EMG)The EMG is delegated management authority by the SLSA Board and is made up of the Chief Executive Officers (or General Managers) of each State and the Northern Territory, the CEO of SLSA, senior managers of SLSA, and the Executive Director of the SLSF.

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Lifesaving Standing Committee (LSC)The LSC is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for lifesaving development. It reviews, develops and maintains lifesaving rules, policies, standards and lifesaving manuals and encourages the expansion of services, including professional lifeguard services.

Sport Standing Committee (SSC)The SSC is responsible for the management and development of lifesaving sports, including the event management of all nationally significant surf sports events. The SSC is a skills-based Committee that is appointed by the SLSA Board.


Rick Wright OAM (Chair) National Director Sport, SLSA 3/3

David Thompson GM Sport, SLSA 3/3

John Brennan OAM SSC Member 3/3

Ian fullagar SSC Member 2/3

Peter Pearce SSC Member 2/3

Kristy Ellis SSC Member 3/3

Derek Knox SSC Member 3/3

Gavin Hunt SSC Member 3/3


Mark Fife (Chair) National Director of Lifesaving, SLSA 3/3

Matthew Thompson Coastal Safety Services Manager, SLSA 3/3

John Restuccia Director of Lifesaving, SLSnSW 3/3

Peter Lucas Director of Lifesaving, SLSQ 3/3

Mark Scott Director of Lifesaving, LSv 3/3

Renato Bruno Director of Lifesaving, SLSWA 3/3

Bruce Hosking Director of Lifesaving, SLSSA 3/3

Andrew Wells State Lifesaving Officer, SLSTAS 0/3

Alan Cross Director of Lifesaving, SLSnT 3/3

LSC Advisors

Chris Stevens SLSA Lifesaving Communications Advisor

Henry Scruton SLSA Powercraft Advisor

Marcia Fife SLSA Marine Stingers Advisor

Dr natalie Hood SLSA Medical Advisor




Matt Thompson (Chair) SLSA

Murray Copas SLSnSW

Greg Cahill SLSQ

Dale Richardson LSv

Alex Deane SLST

Shane Daw SLSSA

Matt du Plessis SLSWA

Sam edwards SLSnT

4. Australian Lifeguard Service Management CommitteeResponsible for the delivery of nationally consistent ‘best practice’ lifeguard services, standards and systems.

Rick Wright OAM (Chair) National Director of Sport, SLSA

David Thompson (Chair) GM Sport, SLSA/Event Director

Andrew Buhk Championship Referee

Dick Bignold Deputy Championship Referee

Darren Moore Safety & emergency Services Coordinator

Mal Flew Power Craft Area Referee

Graham Bruce Championship Event Logistics Manager

Rob Pollock Kurrawa SLSC Club Captain

2. Australian Championships Competition CommitteeResponsible for all matters relating to the actual conduct of the Australian Championships competition.

Dave Thompson (Chair) SLSA General Manager of Sport

Rick Wright OAM SLSA Director of Sport

Sally Fitzsimmons National Event Operations Manager

Andrew Buhk Championship Referee

Dick Bignold Deputy Championship Referee

Darren Moore Safety & emergency Services Coordinator

Mal Flew Power Craft Area Referee

Shelley Schulz First Aid/Medical Coordinator

Graham Bruce Championship Event Logistics Manager

Allison Brennan Media and Communications Manager

Mel Gray Marketing and Events Coordinator

Zanna Brown Partnerships Executive

Ron Pears OAM Event Administration Manager

Steve Strange Results System Coordinator/Referees Steward

Ken Bird OAM Venue Manager

Ross Wyeth Gear & equipment Coordinator

Chris Giles Counselling Services Manager

Don van Keimpema Officials Appointments and Welfare Advisor

Elesha Dougal/Geoff Martin OAM

Event Protocol Manager

Gary Daly IT Manager

3. Australian Championships Event Management CommitteeResponsible for the planning and organisation of the Australian Championships.

name Position

Graham ford President

Michael Crismale Chair fACC

1. Appointments and Remuneration CommitteeRecommends the appointment of the Ceo to the SLSA Board, reviews and authorises proposed remuneration packages for management and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation.

SLSA Special Purpose Committees

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Vanessa Brown (Chair) SLSA

Claire Parry SLSnSW

Brenda Lofthouse SLSQ

Kate McLauchlan LSv

Mel Bush SLST

Stephen Cornish SLSSA

Renee Scully SLSWA

Julie Snelling SLSnT

5. Development Management GroupResponsible for the operational business and implementation of development frameworks and plans, particularly the implementation of consistent policies and programs throughout Australia.

Stan Vesper (Chair) SLSA

Ray Brennan SLSnSW

Don Burchill OAM SLSQ

Prue Weber LSv

Ken Knight OAM SLST

Donald Henderson SLSSA

Gary McKinnon SLSnT

Peter orlavich Honorary Archivist

9. History CommitteeAdvises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia.

Kevin Larkins (Chair)

vanessa Brown

Andrew Barnes

Danny Hoyland OAM

Jean Burling

Richard Lytham

10. Honours CommitteeResponsible for reviewing and initiating nominations for SLSA Honours (Life Membership, Presidents Medal and Significant Service Certificate), and making recommendations to the Board on awarding such Honours.

Graham Ford (Chair)

Alan Whelpton Ao

Ron Rankin AM (Retired 17/03/2012)

John Fitzgerald OAM

Warren Rennie AM

vanessa Brown

8. Hall of Fame CommitteeThe Panel meets to consider SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to the Hall of Fame.

Norm Farmer (Chair)

vanessa Brown

Melissa Cowlishaw

Maxwell Gonzalez

Gordon Lang

Glen Millar OAM

Donald Parry

Johanna Presser

Samuel Taylor

6. Environmental Vulnerability and Adaptation Working GroupReports to the Development Standing Committee. Responsible for identifying and considering issues relating to potential environmental impacts on surf lifesaving.

Michael Crismale (Chair)

Suzanne Young

Brett Williamson OAM

John Fraser OAM

Neil Morarty OAM

7. Finance, Audit and Compliance CommitteeAssists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices.




Gregory Cahill SLSQ


Murray Copas SLSnSW

Craig Healy Gosford City Council, nSW

Scott Braby Sunshine Coast Regional Council, QLD

Clinton Rose Waringah Council, nSW

12. Lifeguard Advisory CommitteeResponsible for providing feedback and advice on matters pertaining to lifeguarding to the industry and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA).

Chris Stevens (Chair) SLSA Lifesaving Communications Advisor

Dean Storey SLSnSW

Ryan Knight SLSQ

Jennifer Roberts LSv

Tony van den enden SLST

Andrew Bedford SLSSA


Tony Snelling SLSnT

13. Lifesaving Communications Working GroupResponsible to the LMC on matters relating to the development, operation and technical specifications of SLS communications equipment, systems and networks and the instruction and qualifications of operators.


Dean Storey SLSnSW

George Hill SLSQ

Greg Scott LSv

Alex Deane SLST

Shane Daw SLSSA

Chris Peck SLSWA

Tony Snelling SLSnT

14. Lifesaving Management Committee (LMC)The LMC is responsible for the implementation and continual improvement of lifesaving plans, programs and activities.

Gary Daly (Chair) National IT Manager, SLSA

Craig Williams SLSQ

Matt Hanks SLSnSW

emma Atkins LSv

Greg Bird SLSTAS

Shane Daw SLSSA

Ryan Greenaway SLSWA

Bob Creek SLSA Director

Jonathan farrell Appointed Member

11. information Technology and Telecommunications CommitteeThis Committee makes recommendations to the EMG on IT&T strategy, architecture, standards and policy within Surf Life Saving.

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Graham Ford (Chair)

John Restuccia

Bruce Hosking

Lyn Barratt

Mark Fife

15. Meritorious Awards & Lifesaving Selection CommitteeSelects individuals, lifesavers, and/or groups for SLSA Meritorious Awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards and educational tours.

Rick Wright OAM (Chair)

David Thompson

Sally Fitzsimmons

John Brennan OAM

18. national Sport Events CommitteeResponsible for considering issues relating to National Sports Events and submitting recommendations to the SCC.

Amy Teale (Chair) from Nov 2012 SLSA

Craig Delahoy (Chair) to Nov 2012 SLSA

Pamela Simon SLSnSW

Ben Whibley SLSQ

Stuart Wall LSv

Alex Deane SLST

Joy fisher SLSSA

Kelly Barker SLSWA


16. national Lifesaving Education CommitteeResponsible for lifesaving education for members and for the consistent delivery of member education across Australia.

Bree Corbett (Chair) SLSA

Brent Manieri SLSnSW

Peta Lawlor SLSQ

Scott Ivey LSv

Adrian Petrie SLST

Ashlee Biddle SLSSA


Sam edwards SLSnT

17. national Lifesaving Gear & Equipment CommitteeCoordinates the trial and evaluation of new and/or modified lifesaving gear and equipment, maintains gear and equipment specifications and considers issues relating to lifesaving gear and equipment.

Anthony Bradstreet (Chair) SLSA

Renee Scully SLSWA

Pamela Simon SLSnSW


Kevin Spencer SLSSA

Stacey Tomson SLSQ

Meredith King YMCA, VIC

Melissa Savage AUSTSWIM, NSW

Dr Rob Brander UNSW

19. Public and Community Education CommitteeResponsible for promoting and ensuring the highest standard of public education in line with best practices nationally and internationally.

Brett Williamson OAM (Chair) Ceo, SLSA

Peter George AM Coo, SLSA

Phil Vanny AM Ceo, SLSnSW

John Brennan OAM CEO, SLSQ

20. Public Liability Claims CommitteeOversees and considers all, claims liability for all of SLSA’s entities participating in and covered by SLSA’s public liability insurance and authorises payment of public liability risk claims.



Rick Wright OAM (Chair) SLSA

Dave Thompson SLSA

Michael Bate SLSnSW

Charles Melloy SLSQ

Stuart Mckinnon LSv

Mel Bush SLSTas

Michael Shetter SLSSA

Rob Murphy SLSWA

23. Sports Advisory ForumProvides a forum for formal communications between the Sport Standing Committee and State Centres on lifesaving sports matters.

John Fitzgerald OAM (Chair)

Dr. Shauna Sherker

Professor Andrew Short OAM

Dr Sophie Pointer

Dr Melissa Edwards

erin Cassell

Wade Sinclair

Dean Dudley

Sarah Grace

Professor Rod McClure

Professor Ann Williamson

Dr Bernadette Matthews

Barbara Brighton

22. Research Advisory CommitteeResponsible for assisting SLSA in identifying, guiding, conducting and prioritising research relevant to SLS activities and operations including water safety, lifesaving, general injury prevention, education, training, sport, youth, volunteering and leadership.

21. Rescue 2012 Event Management CommitteeResponsible for the planning and delivery of Rescue 2012 – Life Saving World Championships.

Rick Wright OAM Chair

Dave Thompson Event Manager and ILS Liaison

Marnie Lock Rescue 2012 Event Operations Manager

Don Van Keimpema Contractor and Welfare Support

John Fitzgerald OAM Event Protocol Manager

Bill Jamieson AFSM Transport and Planning / Work Safe Coordinator

Steve Cornish / norm Farmer ESM

Developing Nations

Ron Pears OAM Event Administration Manager

Shane Daw SLSSA Liaison Officer

Greg Allum OAM Technical and venue Advisor

Guy Britt Media / Communications

Ken Bird OAM Event Logistics and Contractor Management

Stephen Leahy Safety and emergency Services

Ross Wyeth Gear and Equipment Manager

Cherie Baldock Marketing / Event Branding / Partnerships

Steve Strange Results System Coordinator/ Referee Steward

felicity Colbourne Member Wellbeing Coordinator (Counselling Services)

Pat Gobell Tourism Support Services

Robert Brooks / vincent Cobiac / Marco Wenzel

Volunteer / Staff Coordinators

Marcia Fife First Aid / Medical Coordinator

Mark Fisher Power Craft Manager

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Darren Peters (Chair)

Peter Kirkwood

Kevin Nielson

Graham Bruce

Donald van Keimpema

Chris Allum

Kristyl Smith

nancy Joseph

Richard Bignold

Michael Schetter

24. Sport Development CommitteeResponsible for considering and determining issues relating to the overall development of lifesaving sport across all areas and at all levels.

David Thompson (Chair)

Brett Williamson OAM (Ex-officio)

Rick Wright OAM

felicity Colbourne

Peter Pearce

25. Sport Partnership CommitteeResponsible for managing relationships and programs with joint partners to enhance and promote SLSA across a wider range of sporting activities.

Greg Allum OAM (Chair)

Richard Mitchell

Allan Inwood

Stephen Strange

Paul Schott

26. Sports Technical & Rules CommitteeResponsible to the Sport Standing Committee for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and formulation of policies and specifications when directed.

Chris Gately (Chair)

Kevin Neilson

Danny Short

27. Sport Selection CommitteeResponsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy.

Bert Hunt (Chair)

Phillipa Lowe

John Wright

Stephen Blewitt

Michael King

Don Alexander

Scott Tannahill

Trish McDermott

Derek Knox (SSC/SLSA Advisor to SBC)

28. Surf Boat Committee

Responsible for overseeing the regulation, development and management of Surf Boat rowing in Australia.

Kevin Larkins National Director of Development SLSA

Gary Chapman SLSnSW

Rob Campbell SLSQ

nancy Joseph LSv

Sharon Kemp SLSTas

Stephen Cornish SLSSA

Renee Scully SLSWA

Angela Morris SLSnT

29. youth Development CommitteeResponsible for considering issues and implementing programs relating to youth activities within Surf Life Saving.


OUR STAFF

We have a dedicated team of paid staff, the majority who work at SLSA HQ at Rosebery in Sydney NSW, with a number of others based in other states. For our organisational structure and staff list see page 76. Staff in State Centres and Branches report to their own Boards and management teams and are therefore not included in this section.

RemunerationWe seek to remunerate our employees consistent with the not-for-profit sector and our informal research indicates that salaries offered are in line with those offered by similar organisations. Our remuneration includes fringe benefit packages which allow us, within Australian Taxation Office guidelines (see page 90), to provide a proportion of an employee’s income as a tax-exempt fringe benefit.

Performance and salary reviewsEmployees participate in twice-yearly performance reviews with their respective manager and/or the CEO. These reviews are one of the various factors taken into account in the annual salary reviews. We do not have remuneration-based incentive arrangements.

Workplace relationsOur staff operate under an enterprise agreement which covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with non-standard work hours. The nature of Surf Life Saving activities requires significant amounts of weekend work and under the terms of the agreement, our employees are entitled to time-in-lieu for work undertaken on weekends and after hours. We have monthly staff meetings where any employment related issues that affect all staff are discussed.

Table 05: 2011-12 Staff Statistics

2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

# Executive Managers

FTE’s 6 6 5

% Male 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

% Female 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Staff Turnover 17% 33% 17%

# Managers

FTE’s 11 13 16 14 13

% Male 90.91% 76.92% 56.25% 50.00% 38.46%

% Female 9.09% 23.08% 43.75% 50.00% 61.54%

Staff Turnover 17% 18% 23% 25% 21%

# Operational Staff

FTE’s 25 25 23 24 29.6

% Male 54.40% 36.00% 39.13% 41.67% 27.03%

% Female 41.60% 56.00% 52.17% 58.33% 72.97%

Staff Turnover 72% 40% 36% 39% 29%

Total

FTE’s 36 38 45 44 47

% Male 65.56% 50.00% 53.33% 52.27% 37.82%

% Female 34.44% 50.00% 46.67% 47.73% 62.18%

Staff Turnover 50% 33% 34% 33% 25%

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Staff turnover As noted in previous annual reports, for many years we have had a high level of staff turnover. We have addressed this in a number of ways including providing enhanced office facilities and conducting a confidential survey. The data suggests these initiatives may be having some positive impacts.

Equal opportunityWe meet all legislative requirements in terms of equal opportunity and a bias-free workplace.

Professional developmentWe recognise the need to offer our employees the opportunity for professional development and have set aside a budget for this purpose.

Occupational health and safetyFor the most part our employees work in normal business office conditions and are not exposed to any undue hazards. We have consistently promoted a healthy and safe work environment, which is ergonomically sound. There has been only one Workcover claim during the year.

Many of our staff are also volunteer surf lifesavers and from time to time are engaged in high-risk activities. In these situations they are protected by the full range of SLSA policies and insurances that apply to all members.

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FinAnCiAL REPORT

For the year ended 30 June 2012The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2012. The financial statements and specific disclosures included in the summarised financial report have been derived from the 2012 financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries.

The summarised financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report.

The full financial report and the auditor’s report will be sent to SLSA’s voting members on request, free of charge.

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FinAnCiAL REPORT (CONTINUED)

Discussion and analysis of the summary financial accounts1. Statements of Comprehensive incomeThe 2012 consolidated surplus was $560,064. This comprised a surplus of $257,215 for lifesaving activities, and a surplus of $302,849 for helicopter services.

In 2012, consolidated revenue increased to $36,458,923 (2011: $33,503,853). Government Grants increased to $7,991,206 (2011: $7,401,358), due to an $800,000 grant received by Southern Region Helicopter Rescue Service (SRHRS) via Surf Life Saving NSW; while grants received by the parent company decreased slightly primarily due to the finalisation of the ICT Project. Sponsorship income remained steady at $11,803,080 (2011: $11,719,395). Fundraising and Donations also increased to $9,129,431 (2011: $7,966,017) due primarily to an increased distribution of funds from the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF). As of 2010/11 SLSF fundraises on behalf of Surf Life Saving with all proceeds from fundraising provided to Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and distributions made to states following a resolution by the Executive Management Group.

Expenditure on Lifesaving increased to $11,320,953 (2011: $10,162,782) due primarily to increased sponsorship distributions made to the states. Expenditure on Competitions increased to $4,780,710 (2011: $4,043,096) due primarily to increased expenditure in the ASC funded High Performance Program and increased expenditure on the Rescue 2012 event to be held in november this year. expenditure on the administration of lifesaving and competitions decreased to $4,596,684 (2011: $5,257,576). The completion of Phase 3 and the finalisation of the ICT project saw a decrease in expenditure on the project to $963,494 (2011: $2,108,043). An increase in income received from the Surf Life Saving Foundation saw an increase in state distribution expenditure to $2,539,541 in 2012 (2011: $1,800,000).

2. Statement of Financial PositionThe net assets of the consolidated group have remained steady at $28,773,544 (2011: $28,213,480) demonstrating the group’s solid financial position. The current ratio (current assets : current liabilities) of the group 1.72 (2011: 1.50) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one.

Property, plant and equipment decreased by $1,721,903 with no major capital purchases while northern Region Helicopter Rescue Service (NRHRS) recorded an impairment in the value of their helicopters. Cash increased by $2,041,289 and financial assets decreased by $481,224.

over the twelve month period, total group assets increased by $20,647 while group liabilities decreased by $539,417. The resulting increase in group equity was $560,064 representing the surplus for the year.

The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities : total equity) of 0.33 (2011: 0.35) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to leveraging the business.

3. Statements of Cash FlowsFor the consolidated group, cash increased by $2,041,289. Net cash inflow from operating activities was $2,460,376 (2011: $1,392,325). Net cash outflow from investment activities was $419,087 (2011: $1,454,970) which comprised payments of $1,039,619 for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $504,983 from the sale of investments and proceeds of $115,549 from the sale of property, plant and equipment.


Summary Statements of Comprehensive income: for the Year ended 30 June 2012

Consolidated Entity Parent Entity

note 2012 $

2011 $

2012 $

2011 $

Revenue from continuing operations 2 36,458,923 33,503,853 26,784,663 24,086,874

Other expenses 3 (35,898,859) (33,250,190) (26,524,833) (24,557,733)

Profit before income tax expense 560,064 253,663 259,830 (470,859)

income tax expense - - - -

Profit from continuing operations 560,064 253,663 259,830 (470,859)

Profit for the year 560,064 253,663 259,830 (470,859)

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 560,064 253,663 259,830 (470,859)

The above statements of comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

FinAnCiAL STATEMEnTS

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FinAnCiAL STATEMEnTS (CONTINUED)

Summary Statements of Financial Position: for the Year ended 30 June 2012


note 2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 11,536,987 9,495,698 4,112,289 3,359,099

Trade and other receivables 4 2,959,486 2,458,481 1,817,055 1,700,470

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 5 - 481,224 - -

inventories 775,689 1,094,208 288,912 672,277

Total current assets 15,272,162 13,529,611 6,218,256 5,731,846

non current assets

Other financial assets 6 - - 200,104 200,104

Property, plant and equipment 22,910,174 24,632,078 7,831,604 7,975,469

Total non current assets 22,910,174 24,632,078 8,031,708 8,175,573

Total assets 38,182,336 38,161,689 14,249,964 13,907,419

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 7 7,929,361 8,192,892 6,943,565 6,472,437

Provisions 8 973,706 800,688 403,947 328,193

Total current liabilities 8,903,067 8,993,580 7,347,512 6,800,630

non current liabilities

Trade and other payables 7 420,187 903,187 432,702 914,792

Provisions 8 85,538 51,442 35,500 17,577

Total non current liabilities 505,725 954,629 468,202 932,369

Total liabilities 9,408,792 9,948,209 7,815,714 7,732,999

net assets 28,773,544 28,213,480 6,434,250 6,174,420

Equity

Retained earnings 26,447,592 25,782,237 4,108,298 3,743,177

Special funds 2,325,952 2,431,243 2,325,952 2,431,243

Total equity 28,773,544 28,213,480 6,434,250 6,174,420

The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


Summary Statements of Changes in Equity: for the Year ended 30 June 2012


Retained Earnings

$

Special Funds$

Total Equity$

Retained Earnings

$

Special Funds$

Total Equity$

Balance at 30 June 2010 25,663,392 2,296,425 27,959,817 4,348,854 2,296,425 6,645,279

Profit for the year 253,663 - 253,663 (470,859) - (470,859)

Other comprehensive income for the year - - - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 253,663 - 253,663 (470,859) - (470,859)

Amounts transferred to special funds (139,746) 139,746 - (139,746) 139,746 -

Amounts transferred from special funds 4,928 (4,928) - 4,928 (4,928) -

Balance at 30 June 2011 25,782,237 2,431,243 28,213,480 3,743,177 2,431,243 6,174,420

Profit for the year 560,064 - 560,064 259,830 - 259,830

Other comprehensive income for the year - - - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 560,064 - 560,064 259,830 - 259,830

Amounts transferred to special funds - - - - - -

Amounts transferred from special funds 105,291 (105,291) - 105,291 (105,291) -

Balance at 30 June 2012 26,447,592 2,325,952 28,773,544 4,108,298 2,325,952 6,434,250

The above statements of changes in equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


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Summary Statements of Cash Flows: for the Year ended 30 June 2012


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST) 34,169,488 35,056,904 25,792,116 24,386,382

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) (32,293,137) (34,106,104) (25,111,873) (26,193,511)

interest received 584,025 441,525 248,309 204,654

net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities 2,460,376 1,392,325 928,552 (1,602,475)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 504,983 2,691,187 - 2,691,187

Payments for property, plant and equipment (1,039,619) (4,396,401) (220,772) (2,585,914)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 115,549 250,244 44,501 26,403

net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities (419,087) (1,454,970) (176,271) 131,676

Cash flows from financing activities

Loans to/from subsidiaries - - 909 11,605

net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities - - 909 11,605

net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 2,041,289 (62,645) 753,190 (1,459,194)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 9,495,698 9,558,343 3,359,099 4,818,293

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 11,536,987 9,495,698 4,112,289 3,359,099

The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.



notes to and forming part of the Summary Financial Statements (for the year Ended 30 June 2012)

1. Basis of PreparationThe Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2012. The audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2012 is available to SLSA’s voting members on request from Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries.

The financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.

The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the summary financial statements are derived from and are consistent with the full financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The Financial Statements cannot be expected to provide a detailed understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report.

The accounting policies have been consistently applied to Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries and are consistent with those of the financial year in their entirety.

2. Revenue from continuing operations


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Government grants 7,991,206 7,401,358 7,191,206 7,401,358

Sponsorship 11,803,080 11,719,395 10,590,330 9,584,245

Fundraising and donations 9,129,431 7,966,017 4,975,230 3,647,174

Contract revenue 2,221,567 2,063,092 - -

Other revenue 1,660,863 1,790,859 1,458,149 1,449,206

interest 584,025 436,828 248,309 204,654

Sale of goods 1,289,333 1,102,014 1,289,333 1,102,014

Gains on financial assets through profit and loss 23,759 175,228 - 139,746

Hire of helicopter 723,553 290,585 - -

Royalty and trademark revenue 455,523 149,379 455,523 149,379

Club payment for subsidised rescue equipment 135,985 50,959 135,985 50,959

Competition entry fees 440,598 358,139 440,598 358,139

36,458,923 33,503,853 26,784,663 24,086,874


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3. Expenses


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Lifesaving 11,325,953 10,162,782 12,391,568 10,162,782

Competitions 4,780,710 4,043,096 4,785,500 4,050,443

Administration of lifesaving and competitions 4,596,684 5,257,576 4,589,278 5,247,777

information and communication technology project development 963,494 2,108,043 963,494 2,108,043

Cost of sales 1,279,723 1,139,358 1,279,723 1,139,358

Fundraising distribution to States 2,539,541 1,800,000 2,539,541 1,800,000

Helicopter administration and finance 1,815,829 1,182,710 - -

Helicopter operations 6,797,324 5,746,825 - -

Helicopter fundraising 1,820,756 1,837,164 - -

Foreign exchange loss (253) 14,812 - -

net loss (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (20,902) (42,176) (24,271) 49,330

35,898,859 33,250,190 26,524,833 24,557,733

4. Trade and other receivables


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Trade receivables 2,232,214 1,845,555 1,528,286 1,465,599

Prepayments 482,593 239,579 199,733 14,080

Other receivables 244,679 373,347 89,036 220,791

2,959,486 2,458,481 1,817,055 1,700,470

5. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

investments in managed funds at fair value - 481,224 - -

- 481,224 - -

6. Other financial assets (non current)


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (note 11) - - 200,104 200,104

- - 200,104 200,104



7. Trade and Other Payables


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Current

Trade payables 2,517,964 1,873,095 2,216,405 1,477,515

Other payables 677,042 644,781 555,787 517,513

income in advance 3,770,233 4,676,010 3,207,251 3,478,403

Public liability claims pool (see below) 964,122 999,006 964,122 999,006

7,929,361 8,192,892 6,943,565 6,472,437

non Current

Other payables - - 12,515 11,605

income in advance - 483,000 - 483,000

Public liability claims pool (see below) 420,187 420,187 420,187 420,187

420,187 903,187 432,702 914,792

The public liability claims pool is administered by the parent entity on behalf of the parent entity and all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of Surf Life Saving Australia’s entities covered by the parent entity’s public liability insurance. Current estimates on the liability of this fund during 2012 show a maximum potential liability of $964,122 (2011: $999,006). This amount makes up the current liability portion shown above.

8. Provisions


2012$

2011$

2012$

2011$

Current

Employee entitlements 973,706 800,688 403,947 328,193

non Current

Employee entitlements 85,538 51,442 35,500 17,577

Aggregate employee entitlements 1,059,244 852,130 439,447 345,770

9. ContingenciesThe parent entity manages a public liability claims pool on behalf of the parent entity and all Surf Life Saving Australia’s State Centres. A review has indicated that the funds held in the pool will be sufficient to cover the cost of all expected claims.

The parent entity has arranged a bank guarantee for $40,920 (2011: $40,920) for the purpose of a security deposit for building development at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery nSW.

10. Members’ equity issued capitalThe parent entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, as a company limited by guarantee and as such does not have any issued capital. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2012 the number of members was 165,820 (2011: 158,806).


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(1) Compliance with the financial disclosure requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) has been disclosed in the financial statements of these entities.

(2) Not Audited by BDO.

11. Details of Subsidiaries

Percent of shares held

Country of incorporation

2012%

2011%

Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

(1) Australia 100 100

northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

(1) (2) Australia 100 100

SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd Australia 100 100

Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd Australia 100 100

12. Financial Risk ManagementThe consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant interest rate risk.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period.

The consolidated entity has entered into foreign exchange contracts to manage the risk of currency movements on the purchase of new aircraft or substantial parts and components.

Foreign exchange management is undertaken in order to minimise possible adverse effects for movements in exchange rates.

The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

13. Events occurring after the reporting periodThere has not arisen in the interval since 30 June 2012 and up to the date of this report, any matter that, in the opinion of the Directors, has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.

14. Company detailsThe registered office and principal place of business of the consolidated entity is 789 Botany Road, Rosebery, NSW 2018.



DiRECTORS’ DECLARATiOn

The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare that:1. The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2012. The financial statements and specific disclosures include in the summarised financial report have been derived from the full financial report.

2. The summarised financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the Company and consolidated entity as the full financial report, which is available to voting members on request.

3. In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Graham Ford Director

Michael Crismale Director

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SLSA Hall of Fame .................................................... 94SLSA Life Members ................................................. 96new Life Members ................................................. 98


SLSA HALL OF FAME

2011-12 inducteesThe SLSA Hall of Fame recognises outstanding accomplishments, sustained excellence and exceptional contributions to Surf Life Saving in Australia in three areas: Surf Lifesaving, Administration and Sport. Nominations are considered on an annual basis by an advisory group of eminent surf lifesavers who make recommendations to the SLSA Board for final approval. There were three new Hall of fame Inductees in 2011-12.

Theo HaywoodFor almost forty years Theo provided the administrative continuity during the terms of eleven State Presidents and seven State Superintendents running the affairs of the WA State Centre on a day-today basis from the 1930’s to the 1970’s initiating and guiding the transition from volunteer to professional administration.

He was a principal driver of WA State Centre setting up its first headquarters and increased funding opportunities.

Theo’s pioneering administration, energy and contributions were significant in the growth and stability of Surf Life Saving in Western Australia and his induction into the Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame.

northcliffe Open Patrol Competition Team The Northcliffe Open Patrol Competition team have been a force to be reckoned for Patrol Competition at all levels. The team has been undefeated in the last 10 years of competition (2001-current) at Branch, State and National Levels.

The team continues their dedication and service to saving lives on the beach as Patrol Captains at Northcliffe SLSC.

killcare Open Mens Beach Relay Team From the 1999/2000 season to the 2006/2007 season Killcare’s Open Men’s Beach Relay Team were formidable. During this time they won five consecutive State Championship titles, five consecutive Australian Championship titles and four consecutive International Championship titles.

This is an amazing achievement which has culminated their induction into the Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame.

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SLSA HALL OF FAME (CONTINUED)

Table 06: SLSA Hall of fame

Surf Lifesaving Administration Sport

Major John Bond Gregory Arthur Allum OAM John Bliss

Harold John Brown OAM Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore open Boat crew

Michael Burke BEM Sir Adrian Curlewis Cvo CBe Bondi R&R team

Professor Tess Cramond oBe Ao Roy Doyle Bundaberg March Past team

Currumbin Patrol Competition team Theo Haywood Graham Carlisle OAM

Jack Dearlove MBE Cliff Marsh OAM Jon Donohoe AM

Bob Gear AM Donald D McIntyre Harold C evans

Alan Kennedy MBE John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC Karla Gilbert

Dr Ian Mackie AM Tom Meagher OBE Kristy Harris

Graham McKenzie OAM Lyster ormsby Trevor Hendy AM

Hector McDonald OAM Charles Davidson Paterson Dennis Heussner

Warren Allen Rennie AM Ronald E Rankin AM John Robert Holt

Earle Smith AM Paul Smith OAM Ky Hurst

Ainslie W “Sprint” Walker oBe Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE Brian Hutchings

Ron Tallon OAM Grant Kenny OAM

F O (Frank) Venning MBE Bruce Kolkka

Ken W C Watson MBE Peter Lacey

Alan Brian Whelpton Ao Killcare Open Mens Beach Relay Team

Dan White OAM Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team

Jack Winders oBe Northcliffe Open Patrol Competition Team

S W (Bill) Winders MBE Robert (Bob) Mayo AM

Ian (Rick) Wright OAM Don Morrison OAM

Kristy Munroe

Ken Murray

Bob newbiggin

Harry Nightingale

Clint Robinson OAM

Barry Rodgers

noel P Ryan

Peter Douglas Tibbitts

Ken Vidler

Wanda Six Man R&R team

Stephen Warren

Graham Ross White OAM

Steve Wilkes


Recognising Distinguished ServiceLife Membership of SLSA is awarded to members who have contributed distinguished voluntary service to SLSA for more than 20 years. To be considered as distinguished service, the service must be both sustained and provide an evident contribution. SLSA currently has 264 recorded Life Members.

* Denotes deceased

SLSA LiFE MEMBERS

* Doyle, RD

* Rathborne, H

* Burke BEM, MJ

* McIntyre, DD

* Windon, SJ

* McRorie, JS

* Canning, JT

* Goold, WJ

* Cohen, GS

* Holmes, Capt A

* Dart, GW

* Moran, TF

* Taylor, Ce

* Dargan, fH

* Whitehead, CW

* Dellitt, GS

* Gordon, JL

* englert, CG

* Gray, Je

* Winders MBE, SW

* Cohen, M

* Cronin, vS

* Watson MBE, KW

* Curlewis Cvo CBe, Sir Adrian

* Dillon, JB

* Cameron, JR

* Turner, LD

* Sutherland, AC

* Cahill, J

* Marshall BEM, ER

* Hanley, GR

* Millar, G

* Hayton MBE, N

* Webb, GR

* figtree, AS

* Thompson, DH

* Hodge, Jn

* Small, HA

* emms, fG

* Mack, C

* Heath, eA

* Gadsdon Kt, Sir LP

* Costa, Sv

* Williams, AM

* Kennedy MBE, AER

* Winders oBe, JR

* White OAM, DG

* Jaggard OAM, EFK

* Johnson, GH

* Moroney, DRB

* Woodroffe, NS

* Becher OAM, MH

* Betts, JJ

* Stephens, PR

* Donaldson, AR

* Daley, WJ

* Sloane, AD

* Besomo, vA

* foerster, WH

* Loton, AR

* McDonald OAM, LS

* Paterson, A

* Denison, AG

* Lindsay, GA

* McGrath, HF

* Castleman MBE, AW

* Prior BEM, AE

* Haywood MBE, FST

* Frizzell OBE OAM, AB

* McCarthy, JG

* Spender oBe, JR

Bullpitt MBE, NF

* Brydon, RC

* Shanahan, RP

* Williams MBE, VJ

* Walker oBe, AW

* Meagher OBE, TW

* Wilson OAM, NB

* olson, Ao

* Lucas oBe, DC

* Avery, eC

* Ovens OAM, EJ

* Payne, fT

* Wilson, GJ

* Stewart, JJ

* Nicklin KCMG, Sir Francis

* Johnson MBE, SA

* Richards, fC

* Williams, G

* Dempster, JW

* Saunders, RA

* Flanagan BEM, NJ

* Tier, fB

*newman, P

Dearlove MBE, JB

*McMaster AM DFC, JW

*Riley MBE, HK

*Asmussen MBE, CK

* Molyneux, D

* Crain MBE, WAT

* Bennett, PI

*Smith AM, EJ

* Clark OAM, HH

* Grant OAM, GF

Hatchett, JG

*Howells OAM, RM

* Mcdonald OAM, HN

* Peacock, RJ

Tallon OAM, RC

* O’Reilly BEM, JE

* Switzer OAM, JR

* Vaughan OAM, JK

* Claybourn OAM, MC

* Klingner OAM, MJ

Staunton MBE, GB

* Field OAM, RC

* Slaven, P

*Rosewell OAM, JWA

* Weimer, HJ

* Honey, C

* Burrell OAM, RA

* Wilkes, Bf

*Rector AM, CE

* Sellars, JPW

* Fitzgerald MBE, AE

Singleton OAM, WJ

Brown OAM, GM

*Morrison OAM, DP

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Whelpton Ao, AB

Moseley OAM, A

*Pittard, HA

*Parkyn OAM, AB

Brown OAM, HJ

* Dann, GL

* Bowman, BH

Worrell, JG

*Martin, WE

Heywood oBe, nJ

*Hofmaster, ev

Knight BEM, KC

McGee, EJ

Trethowan, J

* Windmill, HC

* Webb OAM, MA

* Rodgers OAM, DG

Critcher, GT

Conlin OAM, DR

Bruce OAM, BD

Blackley, DT

*Sabien, M

Chesher OAM, RC

Morrison, KA

Paton OAM, LS

Smith OAM, RA

Gear AM, RJ

*Buist, Rv

Marsh OAM, CW

*Johnson, DL

Stapleton AM, PR

Wilson BEM, HB

Thorburn, AJ

Rennie AM, WA

*McKenzie OAM, GD

McNeilly MBE, MD

Watson AM, RJ

Reeves OAM, JA

*Marshall OAM, WG

Scott OAM, ID

Byrnes OAM, MJ

*Dixon, nA

McNaughton OAM, G

Donnell OAM, BF

*Trigg oBe, RJ

Jones OAM, JM

Dewey, JC

King OAM, BC

*Henshaw OAM, NJ

Little OAM, RA

*Brown OAM, RM

Burchill OAM, DS

Stephens OAM, EB

Butler OAM, RJ

*McGrory OAM, FH

Hoskins OAM, KF

*Taylor OAM, CJ

*Millett MBE, RC

* Mackie AM, IJ

Davidson OAM, RJ

Cramond Ao oBe, TR

*Smith OAM, PW

*Taylor OAM, PF

Davis OAM, E

Whitmore OAM, RT

Pears OAM, RE

Murray, K

Priest, KC

Beasley OAM, JB

Smith OAM, BJ

Waters OAM, M

*Bermingham OAM, PJ

*Fielder OAM, CD

Halliday, We

Harding OAM, RJ

Menico OAM, JA

*Somers, Jf

*Wilcox OAM, ST

Wright OAM, IJ

Rankin AM, RE

*Conrick, C

*Jackson OAM, RA

Devlin SC, RP

Purcell OAM, NR

Worth OAM, WJ

* Collins, KJ

Lyons MP, GR

Allum OAM, GA

Jaggard OAM, EK

Gaynor OAM, WE

Clark, De

Griffiths, JA

McGibbon, PJ

Morarty OAM, NW

*Bond, KJH

Edstein OAM, JT

Finch AM, The Hon. FA

Meehan OAM, JV

George AM, PB

Wood ESM, RS

Lyne AM, CR

Mayo AM, RJ

Young, IJ

Bird OAM, KC

Inwood, AJ

Kelk, NT

Weldon AM, KE

Donohoe AM, JT

owen, GB

Grant OAM, IJ

*Goetz, AW

Kennedy, KA

*O’Rorke OAM, PJ

Fitzgerald, JB

Stanford OAM, KH

*Barlow, JR

Green OAM, BEM, DA

Smith OAM, RA

Godbee OAM, NM

Bartlett, ME

Boulton OAM, DJ

Fraser OAM, JS

Martin, MJ

Mitchell, RA

*Singleton, M

*Sargeant, RJ

Howard OAM, R

Strange, SR

*Roberts OAM, R

Thompson, D

Burling OAM, J

Lytham, R

White, C

Brennan, R

Welch OAM, R

Jamieson AFSM, W

SLSA LiFE MEMBERS (CONTINUED)


Raymond Brennan Ray has been a member continuously for 65 years, beginning his affiliation with the organisation in 1946. Ray was a member of north narrabeen SLSC for 34 years then moved to his current club, freshwater SLSC. Since then Ray has served surf lifesaving in a variety of roles including that as an official, administrator, fundraiser and historian.

However Ray’s greatest contribution during his time was to the junior movement. He was one of the early visionaries who could see the positive impact of nippers on clubs and the need to engage female family members into club activities.

Ray held the position of Delegate to National Council for 8 years, and was on the organising committee for National Conferences in Adelaide and Devonport. Ray was a member of the Between the Flags archival group ‘Friends of the Museum” from 2002 – 2010.

He served in leadership roles of Secretary, Treasurer and President of Junior Activities across all levels of the association and has been recognised with Junior Club, Senior Club, Branch and State Life Memberships.

In recognition of his contributions Ray Brennan is elevated to Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia.

Robert Welch OAMRobert has been associated with the organisation for over 40 years as a member of Scarboro SLSC. He is a Life Member of his club and State, and received an order of the Honour of Australia in 1994.

Robert has been known as an agent for change and improvement since the 1970’s. He has helped develop the organisation

through encouragement and successful implementation of change in the areas of governance, government relations, sponsorship and succession planning.

Robert helped establish an innovative All States Masters carnival at the 1986 Australian Championships. The Masters Championships continue to grow as they are run annually in conjunction with the Open Australian Championships. Robert played a pivotal role in driving the increase of women’s events in competition. By 1987, WA offered more events (26) for women of all age groups than any other State.

Robert held a vast range of roles within his Club and WA State Centre to maintain his passion for strengthening the growing administrative professionalism in all WA Clubs. As President of Scarboro SLSC, he was responsible for reinvigorating the club’s management, introducing younger members with energy and ideas as well as increased engagement and involvement of all members. In 1995, Bob was honoured with the National volunteer of the Year Award.

In recognition of his contributions, Robert Bob Welch is elevated to Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia.

nEW LiFE MEMBERS

99AWARDS & HONOURS

nEW LiFE MEMBERS (CONTINUED)

William Jamieson AFSMWilliam joined Christie’s Beach SLSC in 1962 and has provided continuous service ever since. Bill’s sustained service has been of a distinguished nature, an innovator. He is a key driver in the development of SLS within SA nationally.

During Bill’s 50 years at Christie’s Beach SLSC, he has held the roles of Age

Manager, Club Captain, and President.

Bill recently stepped down as President of SLSSA, a role which we held for ten years. He has been described as a visionary by his colleagues. His strategic vision as President of SLS SA gave the SA Government an increased confidence in SLS as a major emergency Services Group in the State therefore receiving funds to develop “Surf Central” at West Beach.

Bill was the primary mover of the concept that eventually became the SA Facilities Management Group, a committee established to manage the rebuild of all surf lifesaving facilities in SA. He initiated and developed the concept with the City of onkaparinga. The concept was eventually adopted across the State upon SLSSA’s inclusion within the emergency services portfolio in SA. Without Bill’s initial push and his continued work in lobbying successive Ministers in the Emergency Services Portfolio, SLSSA’s clubs would not have benefitted from the massive rebuilding project.

Bill has been a key driver in building strength across all SLSA entities through advocacy for the smaller States, particularly providing pathways for athletes and his part in securing Rescue 2012 for SA.

In recognition of his contributions, Bill Jamieson is elevated to Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia.

Australian HonoursRichard John Barton OAM Kurrawa SLSC, QLD

John Brennan OAM Surfers Paradise SLSC, QLD

Lorraine Buhk OAM Alexandra Headland SLSC, QLD

David Clark ESM Mullalloo, SLSC, WA

Humphry Cramond MBE, OAM SLSQ

Walter (Wally) William Fry OAM Scarboro SLSC, WA

Peter Gould ESM Point Lookout SLSC, SLSQ

David Lyall PSM ESM Bigola SLSC, nSW

Commander Michael Maley DSM, RAn CSC

newport SLSC, nSW

Phil Vanny AM South Maroubra SLSC, NSW

Professor Robert Officer AM SLSf

Vale (Life Members)Earle Smith AM

Eric Hofmaster

Rex Sargeant

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2011 Coolangatta Gold: Gold Coast, Queensland, Sunday September 25 2011

Category First Second Third

Open Men - Long Course Caine eckstein 4:15:26 nathan Smith 4:22:48 Alex Tibbits 4:24:04

Open Women - Short Course Courtney Hancock 3:20:42 Elizabeth Pluimers 3:21:32 Hayley Bateup 3:23:06

U19 Men - Short Course Jake nicholson 3:16:04 Luke Cuff 3:24:05 Samuel Bull 3:24:14

U19 Women - Short Course Teisha Jenkins 3:42:57 Kate Walker 3:58:24 Brooke Eacott 4:02:59

30-39 years Men - Long Course Brent Mckinnon 5:05:18 Michael Jennett 5:26:32 Michael Moran 5:27:05

40+ Men - Long Course Shane Whittaker 5:08:52 Scott Sewell 5:25:01 David Whiteside 5:45:04

50 + Men - Short Course Matthew Braban 3:45:32 Glen Lawrence 3:52:17 Kim Harker 3:54:43

Masters Women 30-39 - Short Course Tiarne Smith 4:04:02 Michelle Kent 4:07:01 Paula Stone 4:26:02

Masters Women 40-49 - Short Course Tracey ann Apthorpe 4:52:23 Kimberley Fleming 4:55:37 Julie Cummings 5:15:24

Open Men’s Teams - Long Course Left Overs 4:20:48 Surfers old/new Boys 4:27:46 Collaroy 4:29:28

U19 Men’s Teams - Long Course Maroochydore Try Hards 4:39:56 Team South 4:44:50 Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men

4:59:10

Open Women’s Teams - Short Course Manly A 3:26:48 Lanky funks And The Bean Pole

3:31:38 Maroochydore Swans

3:34:28

U19 Women’s Teams - Short Course Maroochydore Cygnets 3:39:23 Team Shark Bait 3:44:51 Ripper of A north Burleigh nipper

3:48:31

U19 Mixed Teams - Long Course Team Moses 5:06:45

Open Mixed Teams - Long Course Manly Ripped & Immature 4:50:55 Three And A Half Men 5:03:44 Petersons Proteges 5:17:14

SPORTS RESULTS

2011 national inflatable Boat Rescue Championships (iRB): Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, 29 - 31 July 2011

Event First Second Third

interstate Comp QLD 53 nSW 52 vIC 52

national Championships north Burleigh 30 South Maroubra 26 Kiama Downs 23

2011 Australian Pool Rescue Championships: Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce, Canberra, ACT, 12 - 14 August, 2011

First Second Third

Maroochydore 189 Wanda 185 Terrigal 167

Australian Team

Christina Ruiz (Northcliffe SLSC)

Christospher Allum (Cronulla SLSC) - Captain

Dev Lahey (Northcliffe SLSC)

Jenifer Parry (North Burleigh SLSC) - Captain

Kellan Bridge (Terrigal SLSC)

Leigh Ryan (Jan Juc SLSC)

Place Country Overall Pointscore

1 Germany 35701.8

2 Australia 34719.4

3 Italy 33501.1

4 netherlands 31414.5

5 new Zealand 30706.5

6 Belgium 30363.6

7 Poland 29702

8 Japan 29506.8

9 Switzerland 24067.5

10 Czech Republic 22959.2

DLRG – German Cup: Warendorf Germany, november 2011

Matt Green (North Burleigh SLSC)

Michael Bate (Freshwater SLSC) - Manager

Miranda Bell (Maroochydore SLSC)

Rachelle King (Terrigal SLSC)

Russel Green (Sunshine Beach SLSC) - Coach

Stephanie Ballantine (Kurrawa SLSC)

103SPORTS RESULTS

2012 national interstate Championships: Queenscliff, NSW and Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, NSW23 - 24 January 2012


Overall Pointscore nSW 824 QLD 758 vIC 545

Handicap Pointscore vIC 978.46 WA 888.03 SA 880.19

Pool Rescue Trophy nSW 431 QLD 415.5 vIC 308

Ocean Trophy nSW 393 QLD 342.5 WA 270

SPORTS RESULTS (CONTINUED)

2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships: Kurrawa & North Kirra Beaches Queensland, 26 March - 1 April 2012


Swimming

Open Men’s Surf Race Ky Hurst (Kurrawa) Sam Sheppard (Jan Juc) Simon Huitenga (City Of Perth)

U19 Men’s Surf Race Trent Klouzal (Manly) Jake McKenzie (South) Kyle O`Brien (Cronulla)

U17 Men’s Surf Race Jordan Harrison (Northcliffe) Benjamin Thornton (Coogee) Jack Gray (Nobbys Beach)

U15 Men’s Surf Race Copper Krenkels (Manly) Josh Brown (Byron Bay) Daniel Collins (Redhead)

Open Men`s Surf Teams not conducted

Under 19 Men’s Surf Teams Northcliffe (1) Alexandra Headland (Gold) North Cronulla (Gold)

Under 17 Men’s Surf Teams Newport (A) Northcliffe (1) Noosa Heads (A)

Under 15 Men’s Surf Teams Alexandra Headland (Gold) North Cronulla (Gold) Sunshine Beach (Gold)

Open Men`s 5 Person R&R Freshwater (Maroon) Wanda (A) Bondi (A)

Open Men`s Surf Belt Race Dev Lahey (Northcliffe) Andrew Mewing (Kurrawa) Timothy Schofield (Terrigal)

Open Women’s Surf Race Courtney Hancock (Northcliffe) Miranda Bell (Maroochydore) Bonnie Hancock (Northcliffe)

U19 Women’s Surf Race Mariah Jones (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

Jessica Collings (Redhead) Ann Glen (Met Caloundra)

U17 Women’s Surf Race Taylar Pusaric (Wanda) Sarah Kime (Mooloolaba) Lana Rogers (Maroochydore)

U15 Women’s Surf Race Jessica Suriano (North Bondi) Alyssa Koenen (Arcadian) Eleanor Ownen (Queenscliff)

Open Women`s Surf Teams Northcliffe (1) Maroochydore (1) Northcliffe (2)

Under 19 Women’s Surf Teams Wanda (A) Mooloolaba (1) Terrigal (A)

Under 17 Women’s Surf Teams Mooloolaba (1) Wanda (A) Northcliffe (1)

Under 15 Women’s Surf Teams Northcliffe (1) Maroochydore (1) North Cronulla (Gold)

Open Women’s 5 Person R&R North Cronulla (Gold) Bondi (A) Anglesea (A)

Open Women`s Surf Belt Race Jessica Lauricella (Wanda) Jade Neilsen (Kurrawa) Erin Robertson (Terrigal)

Curlewis 6 Person R&R Collaroy (Black) Wanda (A) Freshwater (Maroon)

Restricted (24 yrs & over) Surf Race Ky Hurst (Kurrawa) Josh Minogue (Mooloolaba) Shannon Eckstein (Northcliffe)

Open Age 5 Person Mixed R&R Coogee (Coogee) Collaroy (Black) Swansea Belmont (Gold)

Under 19 5 Person R&R Freshwater (Maroon) North Cronulla (Gold) North Cronulla (Pink)

Under 17 5 Person R&R North Cronulla (Red) North Cronulla (Pink) Coogee (Coogee Red)

Under 15 5 Person R&R Collaroy (Red) Picnic Bay (A) Bronte (Blue)

Under 19 Surf Belt Race Trent Klouzal (Manly) Ridge Grimsey (Maroochydore) Sam Bell (Noosa Heads)

Under 17 Surf Belt Race Mitchell Rofe (Cronulla) Tyler Partland (Kurrawa) Lachlan O`Grady (Bulli)





Multi-Discipline

Open ironman Shannon Eckstein (Northcliffe) Hugh Dougherty (Tugun) Ali Day (Mooloolaba)

U19 ironman Mitchell Miller (North Burleigh) Luke Cuff (Kurrawa) Trent Klouzal (Manly)

U17 ironman Max Brooks (Newport) Jack Waddell (Terrigal) James Lacy (Mermaid Beach)

U15 ironman Nikolas Green (Alexandra Headland)

Copper Krenkels (Manly) Josh Brown (Byron Bay)

Open Men’s Board Rescue Avoca Beach (A) Cudgen Headland (B52) Kurrawa (B)

U19 Men’s Board Rescue Noosa Heads (B) Northcliffe (2) North Cronulla (Gold)

U17 Men’s Board Rescue Newport (D) Noosa Heads (A) Terrigal (A)

U15 Men’s Board Rescue Wanda (A) Alexandra Headland (Black) Warilla B/P (Black)

Open Men’s Rescue Tube Rescue Northcliffe (1) Cronulla (White) Terrigal (A)

U19 Men’s Rescue Tube Rescue Northcliffe (1) Noosa Heads (A) Northcliffe (2)

U17 Men’s Rescue Tube Stefaan Demopolous (Northcliffe) Jonah Beard (Newport) Hayden Murphy (Maroochydore)

U15 Men’s Rescue Tube Nikolas Green (Alexandra Headland)

Cooper Krenkels (Manly) Josh Brown (Byron Bay)

Open Men’s Taplin Northcliffe (1) Northcliffe (2) Kurrawa (A)

U19 Men’s Taplin Warilla B/P (Black) Redhead (A) Northcliffe (1)

U17 Men’s Taplin Currumbin Beach (B) Newport (A) Noosa Heads (A)

U15 Men’s Cameron Alexandra Headland (Gold) Byron Bay (A) Wanda (A)

Open ironwoman Rebecca Creedy (Met Caloundra) Devon Halligan (Manly) Amy Nurthen (Terrigal)

U19 ironwoman Devon Halligan (Manly) Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads) Miranda Davies (Burleigh Heads M/P)

U17 ironwoman Alyssa Bull (Alexandra Headland) Emma Dick (Mermaid Beach) Laura McGlone (Catherine Hill Bay)

U15 ironwoman Ela Heiniger (Byron Bay) Jessica Suriano (North Bondi) Peggy Harris (Noosa Heads)

Open Board Rescue Northcliffe (2) Northcliffe (1) Kurrawa (B)

U19 Board Rescue Terrigal (A) Redhead (A) Maroochydore (1)

U17 Board Rescue Alexandra Headland (Gold) Terrigal (A) North Cronulla (Gold)

U15 Board Rescue Terrigal (A) Northcliffe (4) Swansea Belmont (Green)

Open Women’s Rescue Tube Rescue Northcliffe (1) Maroochydore (1) Wanda (A)

U19 Women’s Rescue Tube Rescue Sunshine Beach (Gold) Manly (A) Terrigal (A)

U17 Women’s Rescue Tube Shivaun Street (Cronulla) Dahlas Rogers (Maroochydore) Hannah Trypas (Swansea Belmont)

U15 Women’s Rescue Tube Ella Basalo (Maroubra) Alessandra Gasparotto (Terrigal) Sally Allan (Northcliffe)

Open Women’s Taplin Manly (A) Northcliffe (1) Kurrawa (A)

U19 Women’s Taplin Burleigh Heads M/P (A) Manly (A) Mooloolaba (1)

U17 Women’s Taplin Mooloolaba (1) Terrigal (A) Wanda (A)

U15 Women’s Cameron Maroochydore (1) Terrigal (A) Northcliffe (1)

Lifesaver Relay Tugun (A) Kurrawa (A) Avoca Beach (A)

105SPORTS RESULTS




Ski

Open Men’s Single Ski Lachlan Tame (Avoca Beach) Peter Scott (Redhead) Reece Baker (Trigg Island)

U19 Men’s Single Ski Daniel Booth (Northcliffe) Tom Norton (Burnie) Samuel Djodan (Swansea Belmont)

U17 Men’s Single Ski Mackenzie Hynard (Noosa Heads) Jett Kenny (Noosa Heads) Max Brooks (Newport)

Open Men’s Single Ski Relay Northcliffe (1) Avoca Beach (A) Northcliffe (2)

Open Men’s Double Ski Moana (A) Avoca Beach (A) Freshwater (C)

U19 Men’s Double Ski

Open Women’s Single Ski Naomi Flood (Manly) Alyce Burnett (Maroochydore) Teneale Hatton (Kurrawa)

U19 Women’s Single Ski Devon Halligan (Manly) Kirsty Higgison (Warilla B/P) Coco Howcroft (Mooloolaba)

U17 Women’s Single Ski Jessica Rosskelly (Warilla B/P) Shannon Reynolds (City Of Perth) Natalie Peat (Papamoa SLSC - NZ)

Open Women’s Single Ski Relay Manly (A) Northcliffe (1) North Burleigh (A)

Open Women’s Double Ski Manly (A) Northcliffe (2) North Burleigh (A)

U19 Single Ski Relay Warilla B/P (Black) Mooloolaba (1) Northcliffe (1)

U17 Single Ski Relay Burnie (Burnie A)Papamoa SLSC (Papa - NZ)

Noosa Heads (A) newport

Open Mixed Double Ski Manly (I) Anglesea (A) Tugun (B)

Surf Boat

Open Men’s Surf Boat Mona Vale (Black) Batemans Bay (Batemans Bay A) North Cottesloe (North Cottesloe Euroz)

U23 Men’s Surf Boat Batemans Bay (Fortesques) Coolum Beach (Coolum Cassawaries)

Collaroy (Knights)

Open Women’s Surf Boat South Curl Curl (Zavance) North Cottesloe (Mermaid Marine) Bilgola (Bilgola Black)

U23 Women’s Surf Boat Helensburgh S/P (Dead Chooks) North Cottesloe (North Cottesloe Kwik Cranes)

Bulli (Maroon)

Reserve Grade Surf Boat Moruya (Vikings) Northcliffe (Ressies) North Bondi (Storm)

U19 Surf Boat Avoca Beach (Grease Monkeys) Alexandra Headland (Alex PFD Food Services)

Dee Why (Dylemonparty)

Surf Boat Relay Currumbin Beach (A) North Cottesloe (A) South Curl Curl (A)

Board

Open Men’s Board Hugh Dougherty (Tugun) Beau Farrell (Maroochydore) Daniel (Shade (Avoca Beach)

U19 Men’s Board William Budd (North Cronulla) Campbell McDonald (North Burleigh)

Jamo Porter (Noosa Heads)

U17 Men’s Board Riley Fitzsimmons (Avoca Beach) James Lacy (Mermaid Beach) Tyler Partland (Kurrawa)

U15 Men’s Board Aidan McColm (Wanda) Matthew Kelly (Currumbin Beach) Daniel Collins (Redhead)

Open Men’s Board Relay Northcliffe (1) Currumbin Beach (B) Mooloolaba (1)

U19 Men’s Board Relay Noosa Heads (A) North Cronulla (Gold) Northcliffe (1)

U17 Men’s Board Relay Newport (A) Burleigh Heads M/P (A) Noosa Heads (A)

U15 Men’s Board Relay Alexandra Headland (Gold) North Cronulla (Gold) Wanda (A)

Open Women’s Board Hayley Bateup (Kurrawa) Brodie Moir (North Burleigh) Amy Nurthen (Terrigal)

U19 Women’s Board Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads) Lauren Stone (Terrigal) Olivia Hall (North Burleigh)

U17 Women’s Board Karlee Nurthen (Terrigal) Alyssa Bull (Alexandra Headland) Mieke Kassulke (Manly)





Board continued

U15 Women’s Board Maggie Mahoney (North Cronulla) Jessica Suriano (North Bondi) Ela Heiniger (Byron Bay)

Open Women’s Board Relay Northcliffe (1) North Burleigh (A) Terrigal (A)

U19 Women’s Board Relay Terrigal (A) Manly (A) Terrigal (B)

U17 Women’s Board Relay Wanda (A) Avoca Beach (A) Mooloolaba (1)

U15 Women’s Board Relay Maroochydore (1) North Cronulla (Gold) Swansea Belmont (Gold)

Surf Board Riding

Open Men’s Board Riding Saxon Lumsden (Terrigal) Jarrad Davies (Cottesloe) Michael Bain (Avoca Beach)

U19 Men’s Board Riding Saxon Lumsden (Terrigal) Byron Hoskins (Burleigh Heads M/P)

Alex Power (Byron Bay)

U17 Men’s Board Riding Michael Bain (Avoca Beach) Jackson Lynch (Coolum Beach) Louis Gillick (Nowra / Culburra)

U15 Men’s Board Riding Dylan Kama (Burleigh Heads M/P) Logan Weir (North Cronulla) Thomas Maher (Coolum Beach)

Open Men’s Long Board Riding Cheyne Horan (Surfers Paradise) Anthony Carroll (Bronte) Adam Yates (Northcliffe)

Open Women’s Board Riding Codie Klein (Cudgen Headland) Ashlee Spence (Cudgen Headland) Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe)

U19 Women’s Board Riding Codie Klein (Cudgen Headland) April Charles (North Cronulla) Salomae Haselgrove (South)

U17 Women’s Board Riding Ashlee Spence (Cudgen Headland) Matilda Strain (North Bondi) Veronica Charles (North Cronulla)

U15 Women’s Board Riding Jaleesa Vincent (Coolum Beach) Ellie Brooks (Palm Beach - QLD) Lillian Smyth (Blackhead)

Open Women’s Long Board Riding Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) Kristyl Smith (Northcliffe) April Charles (North Cronulla)

Beach

Open Men’s Beach Flags Simon Harris (Kurrawa) Dean Scarff (Collaroy) Yuichi Hiramatsu (Yugawara)Morgan Foster (Kurrawa)

U19 Men’s Beach Flags Blake Drysdale (Helensburgh S/P) Kieran Gordon (Merewether) Robert McIntyre (Terrigal)

U17 Men’s Beach Flags Braydon Batt (Elliot Heads) Samuel Dick (Currumbin Beach) Ben Pearce (North Burleigh)

U15 Men’s Beach Flags Tim Delahunty (Currumbin Beach) Marcus Jones (Anglesea) Samuel Ross (Currumbin Beach)

Open Men’s 2km Beach Run Stephen Madden (Tugun) Chester Edwards (Orewa - NZ) Andrew Grimshaw (Kurrawa)

U19 Men’s 2km Beach Run Wade Zervaas (Half Moon Bay) David Lazarus (Trigg Island) Sam Bilton (Fremantle)

U17 Men’s 2km Beach Run John Baker (Sorrento - VIC) Jake Green (Thirroul) Sam Horne (Anglesea)

U15 Men’s 2km Beach Run Oliver Hoare (North Cronulla) Nathan Neale (Elouera) Thomas Marais (Tallebudgera)

Open Men’s Beach Sprint Kodi Harman (Papamoa SLSC - NZ)Jordan Caldow (Grange)

Thomas Nolan (North Cottesloe)Benjamin Mispelhorn (Kurrawa)

Jake Lynch (Newport)Michael Kember (Collaroy)

U19 Men’s Beach Sprint Jordan Caldow (Grange) Jackson Symonds (Sorrento - WA) Tjimarri Sanderson Milera (Grange)

U17 Men’s Beach Sprint Ryan Bedford (Portsea) Hugh Millar (Coogee) Daniel McKellar (Helensburgh S/P)

U15 Men’s Beach Sprint Hamish Lorang (Cooks Hill) Callum Beattie-Powell (Anglesea) Joshua Kirkham (Sorrento - WA)

Open Men’s Beach Relay Collaroy (A) North Cottesloe (A) Grange (Grange A)

U19 Men’s Beach Relay Helensburgh S/P (Incredibles) Papamoa SLSC (NZ) (Papa) Mooloolaba (1)

U17 Men’s Beach Relay Mooloolaba (1) Manly (A) Burleigh Heads M/P (A)

U15 Men’s Beach Relay Currumbin Beach (A) Kurrawa (A) North Cronulla (White)

Open Women’s Beach Flags Melissa Howard (Kurrawa) Chanel Hickman (Kurrawa) Claire Lewtas (Anglesea)

U19 Women’s Beach Flags Katie Williams (Collaroy) Gabrielle Murphy (City Of Perth) Brittanny Brymer (City Of Perth)

U17 Women’s Beach Flags Bree Masters (Cronulla) Rohani Bakhach (Noosa Heads) Siobhan Dibley (Cronulla)

107SPORTS RESULTS




Beach continued

U15 Women’s Beach Flags Keeleigh McCauley (Shellharbour) Brittany Cashman (Noosa Heads) Avalon Punch (Cronulla)

Open Women’s 2km Beach Run Alison O’Toole (City Of Perth) Laura Leeson (Orewa - NZ)Angela Leadbeatter (Swansea Belmont)

Erika Lori (North Cottesloe)

U19 Women’s 2km Beach Run Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads) Thea Welsby (Palm Beach - NSW) Harriet Smith (Noosa Heads)

U17 Women’s 2km Beach Run Emma Jeffcoat (Dee Why) Georgia Smith (Trigg Island) Courtney Innes (Northcliffe)

U15 Women’s 2km Beach Run Ainslie Bakker (Lennox) Annabelle Standing (Fremantle)Maia Bryant (Papamoa SLSC - NZ)

Sophie Hawkins (Seacliff)

Open Women’s Beach Sprint Elly Graf (Elouera) Bree Masters (Cronulla) Melissa Howard (Kurrawa)

U19 Women’s Beach Sprint Katie Williams (Collaroy) Gabrielle Murphy (City Of Perth) Jemimah Lam (Mordialloc SLSC)

U17 Women’s Beach Sprint Bree Masters (Cronulla) Siobhan Dibley (Cronulla) Kristy Knox (Mooloolaba)

U15 Women’s Beach Sprint Jessica Thornton (Coogee) Nicole Kay (Mooloolaba) Renee Stortenbeker (Elouera)

Open Women’s Beach Relay Kurrawa (A) Cronulla (A) City Of Perth (A)

U19 Women’s Beach Relay City Of Perth (A) Mordialloc SLSC (A) Tugun (A)

U17 Women’s Beach Relay Cronulla (A) City Of Bunbury (A) Mullaloo (A)

U15 Women’s Beach Relay Cronulla (C) Currumbin Beach (A) Sawtell (Gold)

Open March Past Glenelg (Glenelg A) North Cronulla (Gold) Collaroy (Ladies)

U23 March Past Collaroy (Red) North Bondi (The Originals) Brighton (Brighton U23)

U17 March Past North Bondi (Mermaids) Brighton (Brighton U17) North Cronulla (17s)

First Aid

Open First Aid Manly (A) Maroochydore (B) Maroochydore (A)

U19 First Aid Maroochydore (A) Dicky Beach (A) City Of Perth (A)

U17 First Aid Maroochydore (B) Manly (B) Manly (C)

U15 First Aid Manly (A) Maroochydore (B) Maroochydore (A)

Lifesaving

Open Men’s Champion Lifesaver Michael White (Alexandra Headland)

Nick Pluimers (Northcliffe) Josh Walker (City Of Perth)

U19 Men’s Champion Lifesaver Bradley Doughan (Alexandra Headland)

Nicholas Stevens (Dicky Beach) Liam Ryan (Sorrento - WA)

U17 Men’s Champion Lifesaver Peter Tilleard (Sunshine Beach) Lachlan Bruce (Manly) Troy Hunt (North Burleigh)

U15 Men’s Champion Lifesaver Scott Sinclair (Alexandra Headland) Jarrad Greentree (Sunshine Beach) Steven Mastrangelo (North Steyne)

Open Women’s Champion Lifesaver Stephanie Ballantine (Kurrawa) Natalie Dreibergs (Trigg Island) Brigette Seymour (Alexandra Headland)

U19 Women’s Champion Lifesaver Molly Redwood (Sunshine Beach) Mariah Jones (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

Shani Copley (Southport)

U17 Women’s Champion Lifesaver Tyla Mitchell (Dicky Beach) Charlotte Webber (Noosa Heads) Crystal Pope (Seacliff)

U15 Women’s Champion Lifesaver Bella Charlesworth (South Curl Curl)

Danielle Sjogren (Noosa Heads) Christie Short (Northcliffe)

Open Patrol Northcliffe (A) Alexandra Headland (A) Jan Juc (Badgers)

U17 Patrol Jan Juc (Jan Juca) Bundaberg (A) Grange (A)



2012 Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships: Kurrawa & North Kirra Beaches Queensland, 26 March - 1 April 2012


Lifesaving continued

30-39 years Men’s Champion Lifesaver

Trent Rowe (Northcliffe) Stephen Iannazzo (Jan Juc) David Ulbrick (Jan Juc)

40+ years Men’s Champion Lifesaver Scott Unicomb (Northcliffe) Christopher Kuster (Fremantle) Anthony Shubitz (Coogee)

30-39 years Women’s Champion Lifesaver

Christine Bishop (Umina) Abigail Hopkins (Coogee) Wendy Johnston (Bundaberg)

40+ years Women’s Champion Lifesaver

Kerry Armstrong-Smith (Umina) Mandy Hanmer (Kurrawa) Deborah Foote (North Steyne)

Swimming

30-34 years Men’s Surf Race Mark Graham (Ocean Grove) Christopher Wood (North Burleigh)

Nicholas Marshall (Burleigh Heads M/P)

35-39 years Men’s Surf Race Craig Hosie (Mermaid Beach) Sigi Hill (Collaroy) Mark Norris (North Wollongong)

40-44 years Men’s Surf Race Paul Lemmon (Terrigal) John Baxter (Maroochydore) Shane Edmonds (Anglesea)

45-49 years Men’s Surf Race Colin Braund (North Burleigh) Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise) Christopher Gately (Coogee)

50-54 years Men’s Surf Race Glen Lawrence (Byron Bay) Stephen Fry (Northcliffe) Gavin Hill (Northcliffe)

55-59 years Men’s Surf Race Don Boland (Freshwater) Paul Openshaw (Brighton) Grant Simpson (Brighton)

60-64 years Men’s Surf Race Donald Marsh (Carlton Park) Bruce Macdonal (Dixon Park) Glenn Donovan-Last (Southport)

65-69 years Men’s Surf Race Michael Cook (Trigg Island) Cyril Baldock (Bondi) Alan Coates (Noosa Heads)

110 years Men’s Surf Teams North Burleigh (A) Maroochydore (1) Currumbin Beach (A)

130 year Men’s Surf Teams North Wollongong (Blue) Wanda (A) Coolangatta (A)

150 years Men’s Surf Teams Freshwater (Maroon) Northcliffe (A) Byron Bay (A)

30-34 years Women’s Surf Race Andrea Miller (Bondi) Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) Cherie Smith (Redhead)

35-39 years Women’s Surf Race Michelle Kent (Redhead) Robyn Hill (Collaroy) Emily Chetwin (City Of Perth)

40-44 years Women’s Surf Race Dori Miller (Bondi) Susan Perkins (Alexandra Headland)

Fiona Borg (Maroubra)

45-49 years Women’s Surf Race Christie Krenkels (Manly) Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) Carolyn Turnham (Port Macquarie)

50-54 years Women’s Surf Race Gina Lynch (Noosa Heads) Joanne Sutcliffe (West Beach) Joanne Helson (Shellharbour)

55-59 years Women’s Surf Race Vicki Mckain (Byron Bay) Julie Trembath (Noosa Heads) Gay Bradley (Mooloolaba)

60-64 years Women’s Surf Race Liz Crilly (Kurrawa) Christina Nicholls (Kurrawa) Wendy Sheehan (Killcare)

65-69 years Women’s Surf Race Sue Purcell (Killcare)

110 years Women’s Surf Teams Bondi (A) North Burleigh (A) Port Macquarie (Gold)

130 year Women’s Surf Teams Noosa Heads (A) Byron Bay (A) Shellharbour (Gold)

150 years Women’s Surf Teams Palm Beach (NSW) (Black) Northcliffe (A) Mount Martha (Mm)

70+ years Surf Race Robert Watkins (Cottesloe) Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh)

Ken Cook (Woolgoolga)

170 years Surf Teams Scarboro (A) Brighton ( A) Cottesloe (A)

109SPORTS RESULTS




Rescue Tube

30-34 years Men’s Rescue Tube Scott Prosser (Jan Juc) Christopher Wood (North Burleigh)

Joe Dougherty (Yamba)

35-39 years Men’s Rescue Tube Sigi Hill (Collaroy) Tait Brannock (Wanda) Talbot Henry (North Bondi)

40-44 years Men’s Rescue Tube Craig McDonald (North Narrabeen)

Paul Lemmon (Terrigal) Michael Chan (Currumbin Beach)

45-49 years Men’s Rescue Tube Colin Braund (North Burleigh) David Russell (Point Leo) Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise)

50-54 years Men’s Rescue Tube Stephen Fry (Northcliffe) Stuart Meares (Newport) Glen Lawrence (Byron Bay)

55-59 years Men’s Rescue Tube Paul Openshaw (Brighton) Stephen De Lorenzo (Bondi) Ingilby Dickson (Anglesea)

60-64 years Men’s Rescue Tube Larry Brook (Port Macquarie) Noel Gracie (Fairy Meadow) Bruce Macdonald (Dixon Park)

65-69 years Men’s Rescue Tube Michael Cook (Trigg Island) Len Wood (Maroochydore) Mark Manning (Carlton Park)

30-34 years Women’s Rescue Tube Andrea Miller (Bondi) Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) Cherie Smith (Redhead)

35-39 years Women’s Rescue Tube Robyn Hill (Collaroy) Melinda Cocksutt (Port Macquarie)

Georgina Pelly (Manly)

40-44 years Women’s Rescue Tube Susan Perkins (Alexandra Headland)

Dori Miller (Bondi) Anna Ballara (Northcliffe)

45-49 years Women’s Rescue Tube Christie Krenkels (Manly) Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) Diane Van Ooi (Palm Beach - NSW)

50-54 years Women’s Rescue Tube Gina Lynch (Noosa Heads) Linda Kenny (Tallebudgera) Joanne Sutcliffe (West Beach)

55-59 years Women’s Rescue Tube Vicki Mckain (Byron Bay) Gay Bradley (Mooloolaba) Julie Trembath (Noosa Heads)

60-64 years Women’s Rescue Tube Liz Crilly (Kurrawa) Christina Nicholls (Kurrawa) Ruth Kemp (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

65-69 years Women’s Rescue Tube Sue Purcell (Killcare)

70+ years Rescue Tube Robert Watkins (Cottesloe) Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh)

Ken Cook (Woolgoolga)





Multi-Discipline

30-34 years ironman Mark Graham (Ocean Grove) Brad Rodgers (North Burleigh) Blake White (Collaroy)

35-39 years ironman Mark Norris (North Wollongong) Steve Pullen (Noosa Heads) Boyd Jamieson (Christies Beach)

40-44 years ironman Paul Lemmon (Terrigal) Shane Edmonds (Anglesea) Shane Whittaker (North Cronulla)

45-49 years ironman Michael Waide (Currumbin Beach)

Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise) Darren Schott (Maroubra)

50-54 years ironman Gavin Hill (Northcliffe) Robert Dorrough (Surfers Paradise)

Douglas Iredale (Kurrawa)

55-59 years ironman Rod Taylor (Mooloolaba) Michael Daly (North Burleigh) Glenn Carter (Cronulla)

60-64 years ironman Donald Marsh (Carlton Park) Jeff Banks (Fairy Meadow) Stan Davies (Cottesloe)

65-69 years ironman Michael Cook (Trigg Island) Len Wood (Maroochydore) Bill Cook (Umina)

110 years Men’s Taplin North Burleigh (A) Maroochydore (1) North Burleigh (B)

130 years Men’s Taplin Terrigal (A) Anglesea (A) Freshwater (Maroon)

150 years Men’s Taplin Northcliffe (A) Maroochydore (2) Noosa Heads (A)

30-34 years ironwoman Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) Paula Stone (Port Macquarie) Kim Findlay (North Avoca Beach)

35-39 years ironwoman Alison Olander (Noosa Heads) Emily Chetwin (City Of Perth) Sharon Kyme (Currumbin Beach)

40-44 years ironwoman Anna Ballara (Northcliffe) Kelli Vandewater (Half Moon Bay) Jo Kay (Byron Bay)

45-49 years ironwoman Mandy Hanmer (Kurrawa) Lisa McGuigan (Maroubra) Fiona Rae (Palm Beach - NSW)

50-54 years ironwoman Gina Lynch (Noosa Heads) Dale Mowbray (Swansea Belmont)

Joanne Helson (Shellharbour)

55-59 years ironwoman Julie Trembath (Noosa Heads) Marilyn Clarence (Swansea Belmont)

60-64 years ironwoman Ruth Kemp (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

110 years Women’s Taplin Northcliffe (A) Alexandra Headland (Gold) North Avoca Beach (A)

130 years Women’s Taplin Noosa Heads (A) Byron Bay (A) Shellharbour (Gold)

150 years Women’s Taplin Noosa Heads (A) Mooloolaba (1) Byron Bay (A)

70+ years ironperson Allan Metti (Cronulla) Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh)

170 years Taplin Mooloolaba (2) Trigg Island (A) Noosa Heads (A)

111SPORTS RESULTS




Board Rescue

30-34 years Men’s Board Rescue Avoca Beach (B) Jan Juc (Jan Juc A) Collaroy (A)

35-39 years Men’s Board Rescue North Bondi (A) Noosa Heads (A) Coolangatta (A)

40-44 years Men’s Board Rescue Currumbin Beach (A) Maroubra (A) Maroochydore (1)

45-49 years Men’s Board Rescue Surfers Paradise (Blue) Surfers Paradise (Silver) Freshwater (Maroon)

50-54 years Men’s Board Rescue Newport (A) Byron Bay (B) Southport (Southport)

55-59 years Men’s Board Rescue Brighton ( A) North Burleigh (A) Wanda (A)

60-64 years Men’s Board Rescue Cottesloe (A) Fairy Meadow (A) Thirroul (B)

65-69 years Men’s Board Rescue Queenscliff (Red) North Burleigh (A) Cronulla (A)

30-34 years Women’s Board Rescue North Burleigh (A) North Avoca Beach (A) Port Macquarie (Gold)

35-39 years Women’s Board Rescue Redhead (A) Noosa Heads (A) Alexandra Headland (Gold)

40-44 years Women’s Board Rescue Byron Bay (A) Northcliffe (A) Bondi (A)

45-49 years Women’s Board Rescue Kurrawa (A) Manly (Manly White) Palm Beach (NSW) (Black)

50-54 years Women’s Board Rescue Noosa Heads (D) Swansea Belmont (Gold) Palm Beach (NSW) (Black)

55-59 years Women’s Board Rescue Noosa Heads (A)

70+ years Board Rescue Dnf

Surf Boat

120 years Men’s Surf Boat North Cottesloe (North Cottesloe Wolf Pack)

Bondi (Bondi Suits)

140 years Men’s Surf Boat Currumbin Beach (Dingoes) Avalon Beach (Avalon Beach) North Cronulla (Gold)

160 years Men’s Surf Boat Austinmer (Blue) Evans Head / Casino (Kings) Cudgen Headland (Blue)

140 years Women’s Surf Boat Evans Head / Casino (Wcs) Mooloolaba (Wildhogs) Penguin (Aging Blues)

120 years Women’s Surf Boat St Kilda (Nannas) Caves Beach (Caves)

140 years Women’s Surf Boat Elouera (Wilko) Anglesea (Angleseaangels) Austinmer (Blue)

160 years Women’s Surf Boat Batemans Bay (Waverunners) Mullaloo (Glamazons) Avoca Beach (Zuluz)

180 years Surf Boat Avalon Beach (Avalon Beach) Woonona (Gypsys) Killcare (Ramonas)

200 years Surf Boat Grange (Grange Old Bulls) South Curl Curl (Old Gold) Wauchope / Bonny Hills (Little Dicks)

220 years Surf Boat Mooloolaba (Wombats) Dixon Park (Dixon Park) Kirra (Kirra Blue)

240 years Surf Boat Long Reef (Vets) South Port (Phantoms) South Maroubra (Vets)

260 years Surf Boat Avoca Beach (Tweakers)





Ski

30-34 years Men’s Single Ski Trent Robinson (Mooloolaba) Paul Buttel (Wanda) Mark Rantall (Warrnambool)

35-39 years Men’s Single Ski Gordon Jones (Avoca Beach) Shaun Spencer (North Burleigh) Julian Norton Smith (North Burleigh)

40-44 years Men’s Single Ski Marty Kenny (Mooloolaba) Kirk Jarrott (Maroochydore) Dean Beament (Trigg Island)

45-49 years Men’s Single Ski Jeffrey Lemarseny (North Burleigh)

Christopher Maynard (Currumbin Beach)

Anthony Vieceli (Manly)

50-54 years Men’s Single Ski Errol Von Beinke (Tallebudgera) Greg Juniper (Tallebudgera) Robert Dorrough (Surfers Paradise)

55-59 years Men’s Single Ski Bruce Kolkka (Northcliffe) Peter Fidler (Noosa Heads) Stuart Keay (Surfers Paradise)

60-64 years Men’s Single Ski Fred Middleton (Byron Bay) Donald Marsh (Carlton Park) Kevin Gillard (Maroochydore)

65-69 years Men’s Single Ski Dennis Searle (Redhead) Phillip Newton (Currumbin Beach)

Col Laing (North Entrance)

110 years Men’s Single Ski Relay Avoca Beach (A) North Burleigh (B) North Burleigh (A)

130 years Men’s Single Ski Relay Currumbin Beach (A) Anglesea (A) Manly (Manly Pink)

150 years Men’s Single Ski Relay Byron Bay (A) Surfers Paradise (Gold) Kurrawa (A)

30-34 years Men’s Double Ski North Burleigh (A) Mooloolaba (1) Wanda (A)

35-39 years Men’s Double Ski Queenscliff (Red) North Burleigh (A) Christies Beach (Red)

40-44 years Men’s Double Ski Noosa Heads (B) Northcliffe (A) Kurrawa (A)

45-49 years Men’s Double Ski Currumbin Beach (A) Kurrawa (A) Maroochydore (2)

30-34 years Women’s Single Ski Kim Low (Freshwater) Carla Dreyer (Met Caloundra) Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe)

35-39 years Women’s Single Ski Lee Myatt (Port Noarlunga) Lisa Brown (Redhead) Alison Olander (Noosa Heads)

40-44 years Women’s Single Ski Elin Ashfield Hedstrom (Alexandra Headland)

Kerry Armstrong-Smith (Umina) Kylie Wood (Stockton)

45-49 years Women’s Single Ski Carolyn Ryan (Trigg Island) Karen Irwin (Byron Bay) Maree White (Queenscliff)

50-54 years Women’s Single Ski Dale Mowbray (Swansea Belmont)

Kim Winter (Forster) Joanne Tibbits (Mooloolaba)

55-59 years Women’s Single Ski Julie Trembath (Noosa Heads) Marilyn Clarence (Swansea Belmont)

60-64 years Women’s Single Ski Janice Gielis (Cudgen Headland) Ruth Kemp (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

110 years Women’s Single Ski Relay Northcliffe (A) Byron Bay (A) North Avoca Beach (A)

130 years Women’s Single Ski Relay Noosa Heads (A) Alexandra Headland (Gold) Noosa Heads (B)

150 years Women’s Single Ski Relay Palm Beach (NSW) (Black)

30-34 years Women’s Double Ski Race Noosa Heads (A) Mooloolaba (2) Alexandra Headland (Gold)

45+ years Women’s Double Ski Noosa Heads (B) Noosa Heads (A) Swansea Belmont (Gold)

70+ years Single Ski Paul Kirwan (Newcastle) Des Parkes (Alexandra Headland) Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh)

113SPORTS RESULTS




Ski continued

170+ years Single Ski Relay Mooloolaba (3) Mooloolaba (2) Byron Bay (A)

50-54 years Double Ski Kurrawa (A) Tallebudgera (1) Byron Bay (A)

55-59 years Double Ski Mooloolaba (1) Met Caloundra (A) Caves Beach (Maroon)

60-64 years Double Ski Cottesloe (A) Byron Bay (A) Mooloolaba (1)

65-69 years Double Ski North Bondi (A) Maroochydore (1) Tacking Point (A)

Board

30-34 years Men’s Board Race Peter Halfweeg (Maroochydore) Zayne Hamill (Surfers Paradise) Joe Dougherty (Yamba)

35-39 years Men’s Board Race Brendan Garreau (Torquay) Michael Murray (North Burleigh) Steve Seddon (Half Moon Bay)

40-44 years Men’s Board Race Paul Lemmon (Terrigal) Shane Whittaker (North Cronulla) Stephen Hanlon (Sandon Point)

45-49 years Men’s Board Race Darren Schott (Maroubra) Tim Hayes (Queenscliff) Maynard, Christopher (Currumbin Beach)

50-54 years Men’s Board Race Gavin Hill (Northcliffe) Geoff Brodin (Byron Bay) David Orchard (Surfers Paradise)

55-59 years Men’s Board Race Bruce Kolkka (Northcliffe) Chris Mcguckin (Avalon Beach) Clive Sharp (Mooloolaba)

60-64 years Men’s Board Race Ian Jobson (Maroochydore) Peter Kirkwood (Maroubra) Laurence Jennett (Wollongong City)

65-69 years Men’s Board Race Ross Taylor (Thirroul) Allan Nicholls (Northcliffe) Ed Kwanten (Queenscliff)

110 years Men’s Board Relay Maroochydore (1) Noosa Heads (D) Avoca Beach (A)

130 years Men’s Board Relay Currumbin Beach (A) Maroochydore (1) Bronte (B)

150 years Men’s Board Relay Northcliffe (A) Maroubra (A) Byron Bay (A)

30-34 years Women’s Board Race Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) Kim Low (Freshwater) Dana Richards (Shellharbour)

35-39 years Women’s Board Race Michelle Kent (Redhead) Julia Cullity (Anglesea) Alison Olander (Noosa Heads)

40-44 years Women’s Board Race Fiona Borg (Maroubra) Jo Kay (Byron Bay) Kelli Vandewater (Half Moon Bay)

45-49 years Women’s Board Race Lisa McGuigan (Maroubra) Sharon Brierty (Avoca Beach) Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads)

50-54 years Women’s Board Race Gina Lynch (Noosa Heads) Christine Hopton (Avalon Beach) Wendy Callard (Kurrawa)

55-59 years Women’s Board Race Marilyn Clarence (Swansea Belmont)

Gay Bradley (Mooloolaba) Angie McPhee (Dicky Beach)

60-64 years Women’s Board Race Ruth Kemp (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

Wendy Sheehan (Killcare) Janice Gielis (Cudgen Headland)

110 years Women’s Board Relay Byron Bay (A) Northcliffe (A) Alexandra Headland (Gold)

130 years Women’s Board Relay Noosa Heads (A) Shellharbour (Gold) Mount Martha (Mm)

150 years Women’s Board Relay Palm Beach (NSW) (Black) Noosa Heads (A) Northcliffe (A)

70+ years Board Race Allan Metti (Cronulla) William Ryan (Coolangatta) Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh)

170+ years Board Relay Coolangatta (A) Mooloolaba (1) Thirroul (W)





Surf Board Riding

30-39 years Men’s Malibu Long Board Anthony Carroll (Bronte) Nigel Canterbury (Northcliffe) Patrick Kelly (Surfers Paradise)

40+ years Men’s Malibu Long Board Adriaan Van Der Wallen (Avalon Beach)

Grant Marshall (Dee Why) Grant Salmon (Avalon Beach)

30-39 years Men’s Short Board Anthony Carroll (Bronte) Grant Wilkinson (Elouera) Brendan Garreau (Torquay)

40+ years Men’s Short Board Grant Marshall (Dee Why) Adriaan Van Der Wallen (Avalon Beach)

Terry Young (Northcliffe)

30-39 years Women’s Malibu Long Board

Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe)

40+ years Women’s Malibu Long Board

Erica Henderson (Coolum Beach) Joanne Marrable (Northcliffe)

30-39 years Women’s Short Board Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe)

40-49 yrs Short Board Riding Chris Outteridge (Yamba) Joanne Marrable (Northcliffe) Erica Henderson (Coolum Beach)

50+ years Malibu Long Board Riding Cheyne Horan (Surfers Paradise) Nick Wood (Avalon Beach) Ian Clifford (Northcliffe)

50+ years Short Board Riding Bruce Lee (Rainbow Bay) Cheyne Horan (Surfers Paradise) Geoffrey Horner (Dee Why)

Beach

30-34 years Men’s Beach Sprint Aaron Bell (Sorrento - WA) Ryan Hartshorne (Anglesea) Todd Edwards (North Cottesloe)

35-39 years Men’s Beach Sprint Marcus Kain (Killcare) Joel Maybury (Killcare) Tim Matchett (Warriewood)

40-44 years Men’s Beach Sprint Vincent Jason (Alexandra Headland)

Jayson Lincoln (South Maroubra) Stephen Cook (Newcastle)

45-49 years Men’s Beach Sprint Michael Gedz (Queenscliff) John McCarthy (Toowoon Bay) Brett Reid (The Lakes)

50-54 years Men’s Beach Sprint Nigel Kassulke (Manly) Stephen Nelson (Queenscliff) Brett Budd (Newport)

55-59 years Men’s Beach Sprint Paul Pattison (Byron Bay) David Hutchison (Glenelg) Chris Mccormick (Toowoon Bay)

60-64 years Men’s Beach Sprint Ted Smithies (Newport) Robert Wilson (Queenscliff) Terry Brooker (Pacific Palms)

65-69 years Men’s Beach Sprint Paul Hammond (Queenscliff) John McNamee (Clovelly) Maxwell Murphy (South Maroubra)

140 years Men’s Beach Relay Anglesea (A) Alexandra Headland (Gold) Ocean Beach (A)

170 years Men’s Beach Relay Killcare (Krocs) Newport (Gold) Mount Martha (Mm)

200 years Men’s Beach Relay Toowoon Bay (Bolts) Queenscliff (Queenscliffm200) Glenelg (Glenelg A)

30-34 years Men’s Beach Flags Todd Edwards (North Cottesloe) Aaron Bell (Sorrento- WA) Greg Denehy (Grange)

35-39 years Men’s Beach Flags Matthew Nelson (Cudgen Headland)

Wade Alcock (Caves Beach) Adam Ballesty (Warriewood)

40-44 years Men’s Beach Flags Andrew Fortis (Queenscliff) Jason Johansson (Queenscliff) Jayson Lincoln (South Maroubra)

45-49 years Men’s Beach Flags David Brenen (Grange) Phil Wyper (Coolangatta) Colin Tubby (Killcare)

50-54 years Men’s Beach Flags Paul Brady (Dixon Park) Phillip Tubby (Killcare) Steve Kirby (Toowoon Bay)

55-59 years Men’s Beach Flags Martin Lynch (Newport) Keith Charles (Wauchope / Bonny Hills)

Jim McCullagh (Woolgoolga)

60-64 years Men’s Beach Flags Terry Brooker (Pacific Palms) Robert Wilson (Queenscliff) Ted Smithies (Newport)

65-69 years Men’s Beach Flags Maxwell Murphy (South Maroubra)

John McNamee (Clovelly) Bill Cook (Umina)

115SPORTS RESULTS




Beach continued

30-34 years Men’s 2km Beach Run Sean Keating (Palm Beach - NSW) Jonathon Price (Burnie) Sam Astell (Devonport)

35-39 years Men’s 2km Beach Run Grant Gibbs (Mount Martha) Tait Brannock (Wanda) Ben Plunkett (Yamba)

40-44 years Men’s 2km Beach Run Claude Busse (Manly) Steven Peatling (Ocean Grove) Jock Campbell (Wanda)

45-49 years Men’s 2km Beach Run John Lishman (Cottesloe) Andrew Walker (City Of Perth) Rod Morrison (Tallebudgera)

50-54 years Men’s 2km Beach Run Tim Gates (Palm Beach - NSW) Steve Bishop (Miami Beach) Craig Hood (Mount Martha)

55-59 years Men’s 2km Beach Run Michael Daly (North Burleigh) Paul Murphy (Alexandra Headland)

William Whalley (Trigg Island)

60-64 years Men’s 1km Beach Run Jose Desfosses (Scarboro) Anthony Logue (Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest)

Terry Brooker (Pacific Palms)

65-69 years Men’s 1km Beach Run Peter Hennessey (Tacking Point) Richard Daley (Henley) Ross Taylor (Thirroul)

30-34 years Women’s Beach Sprint Sally Cumming (Anglesea) Davina Strauss (Coledale) Carla Dreyer (Met Caloundra)

35-39 years Women’s Beach Sprint Catherine Donaldson (Kurrawa) Michaler Hofer (Killcare) Kaye Chaffer (Toowoon Bay)

40-44 years Women’s Beach Sprint Kylie Stewart (Queenscliff) Karen Burns (Newport) Annabel Nelson (Queenscliff)

45-49 years Women’s Beach Sprint Peta Watkins (Sorrento - WA) Robyn Henderson (Queenscliff) Joanne Madden (Alexandra Headland)

50-54 years Women’s Beach Sprint Sukie Southern (Newport) Debra Braddish (Umina) Julie Jowett (North Avoca Beach)

55-59 years Women’s Beach Sprint Angie McPhee (Dicky Beach) Sue Projeski (Toowoon Bay) Valoria Crick (Woonona)

60-64 years Women’s Beach Sprint Kerri Guimelli (Toowoon Bay) Janice Gielis (Cudgen Headland) Louise Smallwood (Collaroy)

65-69 years Women’s Beach Sprint Jan Logue (Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest)

Wendy Coghill (Maroochydore)

140 years Women’s Beach Relay Queenscliff (Queenscliffw140) Killcare (Gold) Anglesea (A)

170 years Women’s Beach Relay Coogee (Coogee) Alexandra Headland (Alex Gold) Newport (Gold)

200 years Women’s Beach Relay Queenscliff (Queenscliffw200) Collaroy (A) Clovelly (Clovellyoldducks)

30-34 years Women’s Beach Flags Davina Strauss (Coledale) Tanya Bowden (Bondi) Cassidy Jackson-Carroll (Rainbow Bay)

35-39 years Women’s Beach Flags Michaler Hofer (Killcare) Helena Grono (Kurrawa) Kaye Chaffer (Toowoon Bay)

40-44 years Women’s Beach Flags Kylie Stewart (Queenscliff) Kellie Robinson (Killcare) Karen Burns (Newport)

45-49 years Women’s Beach Flags Joanne Madden (Alexandra Headland)

Kaye Norris (Windang) Robyn Henderson (Queenscliff)

50-54 years Women’s Beach Flags Bronwyn Kemp (Grange) Kim Winter (Forster) Joanne Shanahan (Mount Martha)

55-59 years Women’s Beach Flags Valoria Crick (Woonona) Sue Projeski (Toowoon Bay) Marilyn Clarence (Swansea Belmont)

60-64 years Women’s Beach Flags Janice Gielis (Cudgen Headland) Leona Coureas (Mooloolaba) Kerri Guimelli (Toowoon Bay)

65-69 years Women’s Beach Flags Jan Logue (Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest)

Wendy Coghill (Maroochydore)

30-34 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Bernadette Chisolm (Clovelly) Georgia Davies (Anglesea) Cassidy Jackson-Carroll (Rainbow Bay)

35-39 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Lee Myatt (Port Noarlunga) April Zekulich (Kurrawa) Melinda Cocksutt (Port Macquarie)





Beach continued

40-44 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Kelli Vandewater (Half Moon Bay) Charlene Reid (The Lakes) Linda Walsh (Coogee)

45-49 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Margaret Pearson (Long Reef) Jane Cole (Mount Martha) Joanne Colja (Cudgen Headland)

50-54 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Gina Lynch (Noosa Heads) Wendy Callard (Kurrawa) Kim Winter (Forster)

55-59 years Women’s 2km Beach Run Marilyn Clarence (Swansea Belmont)

Valoria Crick (Woonona) Helen Porter (Queenscliff)

60-64 years Women’s 1km Beach Run Louise Smallwood (Collaroy) Judy Rowland-Smith (Mooloolaba) Leona Coureas (Mooloolaba)

65-69 years Women’s 1km Beach Run Wendy Coghill (Maroochydore)

70+ years Beach Sprint Glenn Wilson (Mooloolaba) John Cooper (Queenscliff) Roy Easton (Copacabana)

230 years Beach Relay Queenscliff (Queenscliffm230blue)

Mooloolaba (1) Avoca Beach (A)

70+ years Beach Flags Roy Easton (Copacabana) Glenn Wilson (Mooloolaba) Tony Wetherell (Noosa Heads)

70+ years 1km Beach Run Roy Easton (Copacabana) William Ryan (Coolangatta)

Overall Pointscore Handicap Pointscore Under 15 Pointscore Under 19 Pointscore

Northcliffe 324 noosa Heads 415 north Cronulla 46 Northcliffe 61

Kurrawa 167.5 north Cronulla 394 Alexandra Headland 42 Terrigal 52

Manly 161 newport 388.5 Currumbin Beach 40 Manly 52

Terrigal 159 Terrigal 388 Under 17 Pointscore noosa Heads 52

Mooloolaba 142 Wanda 380 newport 60 north Cronulla 38

north Cronulla 137 Currumbin Beach 372.5 Mooloolaba 43 Open Age Pointscore

Maroochydore 136 Manly 371 noosa Heads 43 Northcliffe 205

Wanda 130 Maroochydore 366 Cronulla 43 Kurrawa 138.5

noosa Heads 127 Tugun 366 Terrigal 42 Manly 56

Alexandra Headland 113 north Bondi 362 Wanda 42

117SPORTS RESULTS


2012 Gatorade Battle of the Paddles: Hamilton Island QLD, June 2012

Category First

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Overall Jenny Kalmbach

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Male Opens Matt Carater

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Female Opens Jenny Kalmbach

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Male Masters Mark Kennedy

5km Stand-Up Paddle Board Race - Female Masters Sue Dorries

25km Ski

17-19 Ocean Ski - Male nick Wagner

17-19 Spec Ski - Male Jett Kenny

30-39 Ocean Ski - Male Mark Anderson

40-49 Double Ski - Male Andrew Wheeler & Hayden folbigg

40-49 Ocean Ski - Male Dean Gardiner

40-49 ocean Ski - female Elin Ashfield Hedstrom

40-49 Spec Ski - female Tracey Apthorpe

50+ Double Ski - Male Karen & Chris Harmsen

50+ Double Ski - female Keiley Hunter & Karen Clark

50+ Ocean Ski - Male Charlie Wilkie

Open Double Ski - Male Tom Williams & Bill Burton

Open Ocean Ski - Male Jeremy Cotter

open ocean Ski - female Amanda Rankin

Open Spec Ski - Male Michael Booth

open Spec Ski - female Jordan Mercer

16km Ski

15-16 Spec Ski - Male Lachlan Lansdown

17-19 Spec Ski - Male Jett Kenny

17-19 Ocean Ski - Male nick Wagner

open Spec Ski - female Jordan Mercer

Open Spec Ski - Male Michael Booth

Open Ocean Ski - Male Clint Robinson

30-39 ocean Ski - female Amanda Rankin

30-39 Ocean Ski - Male Mark Anderson

40-49 Spec Ski - female Tracey Apthorpe

40-49 Spec Ski - Male Peter Dorries

40-49 Ocean Ski - Male Dean Gardiner

50+ Ocean Ski - Male Mark Williams

50+ Spec Ski - female Sue Dorries

50+ Spec Ski - Male Charlie Wilkie

16km Board

16km Board - female Jordan Mercer

16km Board - Male Lachlan Lansdown

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MEMBERSHiP

Table 07: SLS Membership

nSW QLD ViC SA WA TAS nT* 2011/12 2010/11 % Change

Active (15-18)

Male 2,001 789 1,078 - 449 79 10 4,406 3,762 17.12%

female 1,356 564 965 - 462 48 5 3,400 2,999 13.37%

Total 3,357 1,353 2,043 - 911 127 15 7,806 6,761 15.46%

Active (18 or over)

Male 8,635 2,974 1,894 - 1,732 292 62 15,589 14,593 6.83%

female 3,951 1,323 1,150 - 951 202 46 7,623 7,067 7.87%

Total 12,586 4,297 3,044 - 2,683 494 108 23,212 21,660 7.17%

Active Reserve

Male 757 102 102 - 63 11 0 1,035 1,033 0.19%

female 214 31 22 - 26 5 0 298 289 3.11%

Total 971 133 124 - 89 16 0 1,333 1,322 0.83%

Cadet (13-15)

Male 1,664 1,110 794 - 395 62 13 4,038 3,718 8.61%

female 1,540 1,012 826 - 471 54 12 3,915 3,642 7.50%

Total 3,204 2,122 1,620 - 866 116 25 7,953 7,360 8.06%

Award

Male 278 483 36 - 140 16 3 956 944 1.27%

female 240 428 34 - 110 11 4 827 789 4.82%

Total 518 911 70 - 250 27 7 1,783 1,733 2.89%

General (SA)

Male - - - 2,598 - - - 2,598 2,341 10.98%

female - - - 2,217 - - - 2,217 1,932 14.75%

Total - - - 4,815 - - - 4,815 4,273 12.68%

Patrolling Lifesavers

Male 13,335 5,458 3,904 2,598 2,779 460 88 28,622 27,075 5.71%

female 7,301 3,358 2,997 2,217 2,020 320 67 18,280 17,248 5.98%

Total 20,636 8,816 6,901 4,815 4,799 780 155 46,902 44,323 5.82%

Junior Activity (5-13)

Male 16,612 5,435 4,860 1,495 3,888 460 70 32,820 30,935 6.09%

female 14,944 4,943 4,834 1,453 3,678 413 72 30,337 29,092 4.28%

Total 31,556 10,378 9,694 2,948 7,566 873 142 63,157 60,027 5.21%

Long Service

Male 2,938 1,058 122 - 410 4 1 4,533 4,246 6.76%

female 250 171 22 - 108 0 1 552 471 17.20%

Total 3,188 1,229 144 - 518 4 2 5,085 4,717 7.80%

121STATISTICAL SUMMARIES

Table 07: SLS Membership

nSW QLD ViC SA WA TAS nT* 2011/12 2010/11 % Change

Associate

Male 6,322 4,380 3,373 - 1,281 268 186 15,810 16,352 -3.31%

female 5,124 5,163 3,875 - 1,008 281 198 15,649 15,761 -0.71%

Total 11,446 9,543 7,248 - 2,289 549 384 31,459 32,113 -2.04%

General

Male 2,495 2 975 - 1,458 29 71 5,030 4,234 18.80%

female 2,131 0 1,082 - 1,561 19 61 4,854 3,923 23.73%

Total 4,626 2 2,057 - 3,019 48 132 9,884 8,157 21.17%

Honorary

Male 296 213 20 26 39 0 2 596 597 -0.17%

female 139 109 16 8 52 0 0 324 337 -3.86%

Total 435 322 36 34 91 0 2 920 934 -1.50%

Life Member

Male 1,414 833 524 299 228 72 4 3,374 3,180 6.10%

female 117 81 151 57 43 13 13 475 400 18.75%

Total 1,531 914 675 356 271 85 17 3,849 3,580 7.51%

Probationary

Male 318 1,185 381 30 186 25 75 2,200 3,097 -28.96%

female 241 902 423 - 180 35 62 1,843 2,601 -29.14%

Total 559 2,087 804 - 366 60 137 4,013 5,698 -29.57%

Past Active

Male 76 295 16 - 3 2 0 392 325 20.62%

female 20 123 15 - 0 1 0 159 146 8.90%

Total 96 418 31 - 3 3 0 551 471 16.99%

Total Male 43,806 18,859 14,175 4,418 10,272 1,320 497 93,347 89,357 4.47%

Total Female 30,267 14,850 13,415 3,735 8,650 1,082 474 72,473 69,449 4.35%

Grand Total 74,073 33,709 27,590 8,153 18,922 2,402 971 165,820 158,806 4.42%

MEMBERSHiP (CONTINUED)


ACTiOnS

Table 08: SLS Actions (Clubs & Support Operations)

nSW QLD ViC SA WA TAS nT 2011/12 Total

2010/11 Total

% Change

Rescues - Surf Lifesavers

no Gear 1,815 235 177 32 345 13 4 2,621 1,967 33.25%

Tube 1,991 569 150 5 207 4 1 2,927 2,853 2.59%

Board 2,251 440 131 54 198 18 2 3,094 3,080 0.45%

iRB 1,289 432 149 60 773 89 1 2,793 2,447 14.14%

PWC/RWC 249 46 11 42 267 0 1 616 978 -37.01%

JRB/ORB/RiB 24 5 3 15 0 13 2 62 135 -54.07%

Other 394 67 14 11 10 0 1 497 546 -8.97%

Total 8,013 1,861 635 219 1,800 137 12 12,610 12,042 4.72%

Preventative Actions - Surf Lifesavers

Evacuation Alarm 156 - 13 65 45 2 0 281 250 12.40%

Searches 520 112 83 49 28 3 1 796 1,108 -28.16%

Lost Children 804 - 119 52 62 6 5 1,048 1,063 -1.41%

Preventions 189,597 51,911 25,722 14,391 14,495 426 199 296,741 244,681 21.28%

Total 191,077 52,023 25,937 14,557 14,630 437 205 298,866 247,102 20.95%

Emergency Care - Surf Lifesavers

Marine Stings 3,283 2,984 160 215 2,122 18 10 8,792 36,061 -75.62%

Minor Cuts/ Abrasions 2,684 969 597 228 689 72 4 5,243 4,827 8.62%

Major Wound 187 70 52 5 37 6 1 358 338 5.92%

Fractures/Dislocations 94 149 38 8 49 6 0 344 296 16.22%

Suspected Spinal injuries 105 74 20 7 61 0 0 267 237 12.66%

Resuscitation 31 8 4 0 8 0 0 51 37 37.84%

Others 1,403 315 208 227 407 23 3 2,586 4,061 -36.32%

Defibrillation 0 11 0 - 0 0 0 11 3 266.67%

Total 7,787 4,580 1,079 690 3,373 125 18 17,652 45,860 -61.51%

Sub Total 206,877 58,464 27,651 15,466 19,803 699 235 329,128 305,004 7.91%


Table 09: SLS Actions (Australian Lifeguard Services)


2010/11 Total

% Change

Rescues - Lifeguards

no Gear 131 319 18 3 19 0 379 869 753 15.41%

Tube 120 25 107 1 80 0 62 395 392 0.77%

Board 741 277 114 10 73 0 52 1,267 1,067 18.74%

iRB 11 0 47 0 4 0 0 62 78 -20.51%

PWC/RWC 77 31 22 0 14 0 0 144 76 89.47%

JRB/ORB/RiB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 -100.00%

Other 63 15 0 2 0 0 1 81 19 326.31%

Total 1,143 667 308 16 190 0 494 2,818 2,394 17.71%

Preventative Actions - Lifeguards

Evacuation Alarm 35 73 7 0 1 0 1 117 55 112.73%

Searches 7 0 0 6 0 0 8 21 34 -38.24%

Lost Children 227 42 26 9 1 0 10 315 90 250.00%

Preventions 210,015 289,785 34,682 4,512 13,334 0 76,931 629,259 486,435 29.36%

Total 210,284 289,900 34,715 4,527 13,336 0 76,950 629,712 486,614 29.41%

Emergency Care - Lifeguards

Marine Stings 1,919 2,294 0 103 1,876 0 49 6,241 13,359 -53.28%

Minor Cuts/ Abrasions 2,267 3,121 655 189 761 0 2,843 9,836 7,114 38.26%

Major Wound 84 72 60 0 11 0 25 252 206 22.33%

Fractures/Dislocations 46 63 0 0 21 0 2 132 122 8.20%

Suspected Spinal injuries 25 16 0 0 15 0 0 56 45 24.44%

Resuscitation 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 -85.71%

Defibrillation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.00%

Others 256 421 0 40 82 0 9 808 803 0.62%

Total 4,597 5,987 716 332 2,766 0 2,928 17,326 21,659 -20.01%

Sub Total 216,024 296,554 35,739 4,875 16,292 0 80,372 649,856 510,667 27.26%

Grand Total 422,901 355,018 63,390 20,341 36,095 699 80,607 978,982 815,671 20.02%

ACTiOnS (CONTINUED)


Table 10: SLS Equipment (Clubs & Support Operations)


2010/11 Total

% Change

Surf Life Saving Clubs & Support Operations Groups

Administration Equipment 212 3 33 150 77 3 15 493 484 1.86%

Beach Vehicle (ATV) 105 45 51 20 19 8 5 253 256 -1.17%

Buildings and Structures 71 70 9 0 28 19 16 213 240 -11.25%

Club Equipment 400 0 79 86 217 0 6 788 782 0.77%

Competition Equipment 681 0 89 1,335 264 75 90 2,534 2,216 14.35%

Computer and Electrical 279 0 79 120 90 7 61 636 615 3.41%

Defibrillator 290 84 114 60 52 11 4 615 577 6.59%

First Aid Equipment 714 0 94 117 85 19 4 1,033 968 6.71%

iRB 422 232 178 57 73 25 5 992 974 1.85%

iRB Motor 541 285 231 88 83 36 8 1,272 1251 1.68%

JRB 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 6 3 100.00%

Manikin 736 0 339 201 206 35 13 1,530 1,419 7.82%

ORB 1 2 1 0 0 6 2 12 9 33.33%

Oxygen Resuscitator 409 200 178 67 112 26 5 997 946 5.39%

Patrol Equipment (Misc) 1,437 0 236 374 259 3 5 2,314 2,166 6.83%

Patrol Uniforms 70 0 13 187 26 2 22 320 328 -2.44%

Radio 1,115 701 544 246 196 52 27 2,881 3,038 -5.17%

Rescue Board/Boogie Board 1,692 12 532 839 362 39 21 3,497 3,290 6.29%

Rescue Tube 1,848 725 586 309 456 47 11 3,982 3,538 12.55%

RiB 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 6 13 -53.85%

RiB/ORB Outboard Motor 0 4 2 0 0 3 2 11 36 -69.44%

RWC 85 0 13 8 13 2 5 126 125 0.80%

Shark Bag/Major Haemorrhage kit 33 20 25 0 12 2 1 93 121 -23.14%

Spinal Equipment 375 84 140 175 116 13 4 907 847 7.08%

Suction Equipment (manual) 96 68 80 38 9 13 1 305 223 36.77%

Trailer 427 0 143 142 141 5 11 869 802 8.35%

Vehicle 28 52 10 16 13 0 2 121 113 7.08%

Sub Total 12,069 2,591 3,800 4,635 2,909 456 346 26,806 25,380 5.62%

EQUiPMEnT


Table 11: SLS Equipment (Australian Lifeguard Services)


2010/11 Total

% Change

ALS Lifeguards

Administration Equipment 5 18 0 0 0 0 10 33 61 -45.90%

Beach Vehicle (ATV) 11 5 1 0 2 0 1 20 29 -31.03%

Buildings and Structures 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 8 16 -50.00%

Club Equipment 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 146 146 0.00%

Competition Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Computer and Electrical 0 37 0 0 0 0 5 42 84 -50.00%

Defibrillator 6 42 3 0 7 1 2 61 116 -47.41%

First Aid Equipment 13 52 6 2 7 5 5 90 167 -46.11%

iRB 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 7 12 -41.67%

iRB Motor 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 9 15 -40.00%

JRB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Manikin 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 8 -50.00%

ORB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Oxygen Resuscitator 12 56 4 1 7 4 2 86 160 -46.25%

Patrol Equipment (Misc) 6 396 0 0 0 0 7 409 812 -49.63%

Patrol Uniforms 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 16 32 -50.00%

Radio 43 82 9 6 12 4 8 164 285 -42.46%

Rescue Board/Boogie Board 41 48 3 0 18 12 3 125 209 -40.19%

Rescue Tube 44 82 10 0 22 10 11 179 314 -42.99%

RiB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%

RiB/ORB Outboard Motor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%

RWC 10 15 5 0 2 0 0 32 54 -40.74%

Shark Bag/Major Haemorrhage kit 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 6 -50.00%

Spinal Equipment 6 31 2 0 7 2 4 52 98 -46.94%

Suction Equipment (manual) 0 0 4 0 7 1 0 12 24 -50.00%

Trailer 12 27 7 0 2 0 0 48 84 -42.86%

Vehicle 0 11 1 0 3 0 0 15 30 -50.00%

Sub Total 360 907 66 9 100 42 77 1,561 2,762 -43.48%

Grand Total 12,429 3,498 3,866 4,644 3,009 498 423 28,367 28,142 0.80%

EQUiPMEnT (CONTINUED)


AWARDS & QUALiFiCATiOnS

Table 12: Awards & Qualifications

nSW QLD ViC SA WA TAS nT 2011-2012 Total 2010-2011 Total % Change

Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Total

SLSA Patrolling Lifesaver Awards

Surf Rescue Certificate 1,949 9 1,029 70 846 - 395 3 776 1,124 80 29 12 47 5,087 1,282 6,369 3,787 68.18%

Surf Survival 1,243 118 - - - - - - - - 1 - 6 1,243 125 1,368 1,187 15.25%

Bronze Medallion 3,552 2 1,616 - 1,441 - 404 - 819 - 147 61 19 82 7,998 145 8,143 8,371 -2.72%

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 5 - 5 - 6 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 28 0 28 0 -

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 614 22 315 - 69 - - - 49 - - - - 5 1,047 27 1,074 935 14.87%

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 41 15 5 - 14 - - - 3 - - - - - 63 15 78 102 -23.53%

Total 7,404 166 2,970 70 2,376 0 804 3 1,650 1,124 229 91 33 140 15,466 1,594 17,060 14,382 18.62%

SLSA Junior Activities Awards

Surf Play One 3,304 - 653 - 183 - - - 471 - 17 - 11 - 4,639 0 4,639 0 -

Surf Play Two 3,318 - 824 - 189 - - - 732 - 17 - 9 - 5,089 0 5,089 0 -

Surf Awareness One 3,965 - 1,233 - 256 - 154 - 941 - 49 - 15 - 6,613 0 6,613 6,138 7.74%

Surf Awareness Two 3,309 - 1,272 - 351 - 245 - 934 - 55 - 14 - 6,180 0 6,180 5,724 7.97%

Surf Safety One 2,869 - 1,153 - 285 - 238 - 941 - 59 - 12 - 5,557 0 5,557 5,154 7.82%

Surf Safety Two 2,481 - 1,072 - 267 - 229 - 784 - 49 - 16 - 4,898 0 4,898 4,647 5.40%

Surf Smart One 2,181 - 970 - 215 - 207 - 792 - 58 - 14 - 4,437 0 4,437 4,262 4.11%

Surf Smart Two 1,802 - 773 - 236 - 199 - 653 - 38 - 14 - 3,715 0 3,715 3,366 10.37%

Observers Certificate - - 196 - - - - - - - - - - - 196 0 196 0 -

Age Managers Accreditation 216 - 268 - 59 - - - 64 - 5 - - - 612 0 612 0 -

Total 23,445 0 8,414 0 2,041 0 1,272 0 6,312 0 347 0 105 0 41,936 0 41,936 29,291 43.17%

SLSA Emergency Care Awards

Basic Resuscitation Certificate - 51 847 - - - - - - - - - - - 847 51 898 810 10.86%

Anaphylaxis / asthma management (and refresher) - 1,928 - 60 - - - - - - - 3 - - 0 1,991 1,991 1,283 55.18%

Anaphylaxis (accredited) - 288 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 288 288 0 -

Asthma Management (accredited) - 288 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 288 288 0 -

Resuscitation Certificate 279 15,444 176 14 - 244 - 13 3,375 - 3 - 17 726 18,839 19,565 18,848 3.80%

Resuscitation (with basic oxygen) 2 - - - - - 13 - - - - 1 - - 15 1 16 13 23.08%

Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (and refresher) - 60 42 13 - - - - 2 2 - - - - 44 75 119 630 -81.11%

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (and refresher) 1,143 371 965 36 333 - 156 3 159 113 65 2 24 39 2,845 564 3,409 5,060 -32.63%

Basic Emergency Care 73 3,984 - - 10 - 1 - - 4 - 9 - - 84 3,997 4,081 4,180 -2.37%

Basic first aid - 1,160 - - - - - - - 2,708 - 10 - - 0 3,878 3,878 2,048 89.36%

Senior First Aid Certificate (PUA) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 11 -100.00%

Apply (Senior) First Aid 392 11,473 953 16 204 1 - 61 176 3,266 33 264 10 58 1,768 15,139 16,907 14,515 16.48%

Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) (and refresher) 75 3 - - - - - - 49 - - - - 5 124 8 132 103 28.16%


AWARDS & QUALiFiCATiOnS (CONTINUED)




SLSA Patrolling Lifesaver Awards

Surf Rescue Certificate 1,949 9 1,029 70 846 - 395 3 776 1,124 80 29 12 47 5,087 1,282 6,369 3,787 68.18%

Surf Survival 1,243 118 - - - - - - - - 1 - 6 1,243 125 1,368 1,187 15.25%

Bronze Medallion 3,552 2 1,616 - 1,441 - 404 - 819 - 147 61 19 82 7,998 145 8,143 8,371 -2.72%

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 5 - 5 - 6 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 28 0 28 0 -

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 614 22 315 - 69 - - - 49 - - - - 5 1,047 27 1,074 935 14.87%

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 41 15 5 - 14 - - - 3 - - - - - 63 15 78 102 -23.53%

Total 7,404 166 2,970 70 2,376 0 804 3 1,650 1,124 229 91 33 140 15,466 1,594 17,060 14,382 18.62%

SLSA Junior Activities Awards

Surf Play One 3,304 - 653 - 183 - - - 471 - 17 - 11 - 4,639 0 4,639 0 -

Surf Play Two 3,318 - 824 - 189 - - - 732 - 17 - 9 - 5,089 0 5,089 0 -

Surf Awareness One 3,965 - 1,233 - 256 - 154 - 941 - 49 - 15 - 6,613 0 6,613 6,138 7.74%

Surf Awareness Two 3,309 - 1,272 - 351 - 245 - 934 - 55 - 14 - 6,180 0 6,180 5,724 7.97%

Surf Safety One 2,869 - 1,153 - 285 - 238 - 941 - 59 - 12 - 5,557 0 5,557 5,154 7.82%

Surf Safety Two 2,481 - 1,072 - 267 - 229 - 784 - 49 - 16 - 4,898 0 4,898 4,647 5.40%

Surf Smart One 2,181 - 970 - 215 - 207 - 792 - 58 - 14 - 4,437 0 4,437 4,262 4.11%

Surf Smart Two 1,802 - 773 - 236 - 199 - 653 - 38 - 14 - 3,715 0 3,715 3,366 10.37%

Observers Certificate - - 196 - - - - - - - - - - - 196 0 196 0 -

Age Managers Accreditation 216 - 268 - 59 - - - 64 - 5 - - - 612 0 612 0 -

Total 23,445 0 8,414 0 2,041 0 1,272 0 6,312 0 347 0 105 0 41,936 0 41,936 29,291 43.17%

SLSA Emergency Care Awards

Basic Resuscitation Certificate - 51 847 - - - - - - - - - - - 847 51 898 810 10.86%

Anaphylaxis / asthma management (and refresher) - 1,928 - 60 - - - - - - - 3 - - 0 1,991 1,991 1,283 55.18%

Anaphylaxis (accredited) - 288 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 288 288 0 -

Asthma Management (accredited) - 288 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 288 288 0 -

Resuscitation Certificate 279 15,444 176 14 - 244 - 13 3,375 - 3 - 17 726 18,839 19,565 18,848 3.80%

Resuscitation (with basic oxygen) 2 - - - - - 13 - - - - 1 - - 15 1 16 13 23.08%

Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (and refresher) - 60 42 13 - - - - 2 2 - - - - 44 75 119 630 -81.11%

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (and refresher) 1,143 371 965 36 333 - 156 3 159 113 65 2 24 39 2,845 564 3,409 5,060 -32.63%

Basic Emergency Care 73 3,984 - - 10 - 1 - - 4 - 9 - - 84 3,997 4,081 4,180 -2.37%

Basic first aid - 1,160 - - - - - - - 2,708 - 10 - - 0 3,878 3,878 2,048 89.36%

Senior First Aid Certificate (PUA) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 11 -100.00%

Apply (Senior) First Aid 392 11,473 953 16 204 1 - 61 176 3,266 33 264 10 58 1,768 15,139 16,907 14,515 16.48%

Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) (and refresher) 75 3 - - - - - - 49 - - - - 5 124 8 132 103 28.16%





SLSA Emergency Care Awards continued

Defibrillation Certificate (and refresher) 1 135 92 20 - - - - - - - - - - 93 155 248 628 -60.51%

Marine Stinger Management - - 44 - - - - - - - - - - 4 44 4 48 33 45.45%

Spinal Management (and refresher) 528 154 28 - 131 - 10 - 79 - - - 10 - 786 154 940 1298 -27.58%

Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care 26 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 0 26 160 -83.75%

Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 19 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 0 19 0 -

Total 2,538 35,339 3,147 145 692 1 424 64 478 9,468 98 292 44 123 7,421 45,144 52,565 49,620 5.93%

SLSA Powercraft Awards

iRB Crew Certificate 903 - 497 - 349 - 113 - 159 - 51 - 8 - 2,080 0 2,080 1,888 10.17%

Silver Medallion iRB Driver 343 - 111 - 69 - 32 - 65 - 6 - - - 626 0 626 667 -6.15%

JRB Crew Certificate - - 16 - - - - - - - - - - - 16 0 16 14 14.29%

JRB Driver Certificate - - 12 - - - - - - - - - - - 12 0 12 3 300.00%

JRB Skipper Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -

ORB Crew Certificate 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 0 7 4 75.00%

ORB Specialist Crew Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

ORB Driver Certificate - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 5 0 5 7 -28.57%

ORB Skipper Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate 29 31 - - - - - - - - - - 4 60 4 64 130 -50.77%

ATV Operator Certificate 329 30 1,275 - 41 - 159 - 292 - - - - - 2,096 30 2,126 1,289 64.93%

ATV Operator induction 63 - - - 107 - - - - - - - 14 - 184 0 184 954 -80.71%

Tractor induction - - 695 - - - - - - - - - - - 695 - - 0 -

Marine Safety Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 2 0 -

Total 1,674 30 2,642 0 566 0 304 0 516 0 57 0 22 6 5,781 36 5,817 4,957 17.35%

SLSA Radio Awards

Silver Medallion Radio Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 4 -100.00%

Radio Operator Certificate 628 - 1,219 - 43 - 11 - 7 - - - - - 1,908 0 1,908 1,557 22.54%

Total 628 0 1,219 0 43 0 11 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1,908 0 1,908 1,561 22.23%

SLSA Aerial/Helicopter Awards

Helicopter Crew Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 8 -100.00%

Air Observers Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Helicopter Air Crewperson`s Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Helicopter Specialist Crew Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 -

Total 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 8 -75.00%






SLSA Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards

Training Officer Surf Rescue 16 - 4 - - - 2 - 2 - - - - - 24 0 24 19 26.32%

Assessor Surf Rescue 6 - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 8 0 8 11 -27.27%

Facilitator Surf Rescue Certificate 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 0 5 1 400.00%

Training Officer Bronze Medallion 91 - 42 - 25 - 19 - 19 - - - 2 3 198 3 201 232 -13.36%

Assessor Bronze Medallion 30 - 31 - 10 - 1 - 12 - - - - - 84 0 84 124 -32.26%

Facilitator Bronze Medallion 6 - 73 - - - - - - - - - - - 79 0 79 2 3850.00%

new Award - Facilitator Silver Medallion and Aquatic Rescue 3 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - 9 0 9 0 -

Training Officer Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.11 1 0 1 1 0 -

Facilitator Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 0 7 15 -53.33%

Training Officer Resuscitation - - 18 - - - - - - - - - - - 18 0 18 4 350.00%

Assessor Resuscitation - - 5 - - - - - - - - 1 - - 5 1 6 2 200%

Training Officer Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 71 - 72 - 4 - - - 6 1 5 - 1 2 159 3 162 204 -20.59%

Assessor Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 47 - 197 - 1 - - - 1 - 4 - - - 250 0 250 126 98.41%

Facilitator Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 1 - 26 - 1 - 7 - 17 - 3 - - - 55 0 55 51 7.84%

Training Officer First Aid 1 - 23 - 1 - - - 3 - - - - 2 28 2 30 31 -3.23%

Assessor First Aid - - 18 - - 1 - - - - - - 1 - 19 1 20 31 -35.48%

Facilitator Senior First Aid 1 - 11 - - - - - 13 26 - - - - 25 26 51 26 96.15%

Training Officer Defibrillation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Assessor Defibrillation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Facilitator Defibrillation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 16 -100.00%

Training Officer Spinal Management 1 - - - 3 - - - 4 - - - 2 - 10 0 10 12 -16.67%

Assessor Spinal Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 13 -100.00%

Facilitator Spinal Management 8 - - - - 1 - - 8 - - - - - 16 1 17 10 70.00%

Assessor Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Facilitator Advanced Emergency Care - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 4 -100.00%

Training Officer Pain Management - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 1 1 2 0 -

Assessor Pain Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Facilitator Pain Management 2 - - - - - - - 9 - - - - - 11 0 11 8 37.50%

Facilitator Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 -

Training Officer Radio 1 - 4 - 1 - - - - - - - - - 6 0 6 12 -50.00%

Assessor Radio 6 - 14 - - - - - - - - - - - 20 0 20 10 100.00%






SLSA Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards continued

Facilitator Radio 3 - 43 - - - - - - - - - - - 46 0 46 0 -

Training Officer Silver Medallion Radio Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Assessor Silver Medallion Radio Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Training Officer iRB 36 - 16 - - - 4 - 6 - 1 - - 1 63 1 64 66 -3.03%

Assessor iRB 8 - 7 - 3 - - - 5 - 1 - - - 24 0 24 36 -33.33%

Facilitator iRB 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 0 5 0 -

Training Officer JRB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Assessor JRB - - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 -

Training Officer ORB 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 2 3 1 200%

Assessor ORB 2 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 3 1 4 2 100%

Training Officer Rescue Water Craft 4 - 9 - - - - - - - - - - 1 13 1 14 4 250.00%

Assessor Rescue Water Craft (RWC) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Facilitator Rescue Water Craft 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 2 -50.00%

Training Officer ATV 19 - - - - - 1 - 9 - - - - - 29 0 29 95 -69.47%

Training Officer Helicopter Crew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.00%

Assessor Helicopter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Facilitator Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Facilitator Trainer 3 - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - 4 0 4 6 -33.33%

Facilitator Assessor 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - 2 0 2 3 -33.33%

Facilitator Cert iV Training and Assessment - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 5 0 5 2 150%

Course Presenter - 4WD - - 27 - - - - - - - - - - - 27 0 27 0 -

Course Presenter - Age Manager - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - 7 0 7 0 -

Course Presenter - Marine Stinger - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 -

Course Presenter - Tractor induction - - 44 - - - - - - - - - - - 44 0 44 0 -

Total 388 0 702 0 51 2 37 0 117 27 14 1 8 14 1,318 43 1,361 1,216 11.92%

SLSA Risk Assessment Awards

Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessment Certificate 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 3 9 -66.67%

Total 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 3 - -

Grand Total SLSA Awards 36,080 35,535 19,096 215 5769 3 2852 67 9,080 10,619 745 384 212 283 73,835 46,817 120,652 101,035 19.42%






Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Certificate ii in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 3552 2 1616 205 1480 - 396 93 836 - 147 - 6 - 8,033 300 8,333 8,830 -5.63%

Certificate ii in Emergency Medical Service First Response - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Certificate iii in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

- - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Certificate iii in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Certificate iV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Cert iV in Training and Assessment (TAA) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 27 -100.00%

Cert iV in Training and Assessment (TAE) 11 11 39 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 52 11 63 16 -

Total AQF Qualifications 3,563 13 1,655 205 1,480 6 396 93 838 0 147 0 6 0 8,085 317 8,402 8,875 -5.33%

Units of Competency - Certificate ii in Public Safety Units

Communicate in the Workplace 3,552 2 1,616 195 1,434 6 412 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 7,994 296 8,290 8,860 -6.43%

Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation 3,645 2 1,616 - 1,417 - 410 94 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,068 96 8,164 8,841 -7.66%

Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures 3,552 2 1,616 195 1,426 6 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 7,984 296 8,280 8,855 -6.49%

Provide Emergency Care 2,285 148 1,616 188 1,233 - 243 435 641 1 12 13 - - 6,030 785 6,815 9,671 -29.53%

Apply Surf Awareness and Self Rescue Skills 3,649 2 1,616 195 1,421 - 412 102 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,078 299 8,377 8,826 -5.09%

Work in a Team 3,577 2 1,616 195 1,420 6 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,003 296 8,299 8,856 -6.29%

Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation 3,646 2 1,616 195 1,418 1 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,070 291 8,361 8,857 -5.60%

Operate Communication Systems and Equipment 3,646 2 1,616 195 1,418 - 410 - 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,070 197 8,267 8,852 -6.61%

Provide basic emergency life support 1,411 9 43 69 321 - 138 358 201 5847 154 93 8 - 2,276 6,376 8,652 4,574 89.16%

Prepare, maintain and test response equipment 335 0 40 - 44 - 10 1 - - - - - - 429 1 430 542 -20.66%

Units of Competency - Certificate iii in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) Units

Supervise Response - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Maintain safety at an incident scene 3 - 5 - 4 - 16 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 33 0 33 2 1550%

Manage information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Liaise with other organisations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Treat risk at an operational level - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Conduct risk assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Administer work group resources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Conduct briefings/debriefings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Work autonomously - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%






Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Certificate ii in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 3552 2 1616 205 1480 - 396 93 836 - 147 - 6 - 8,033 300 8,333 8,830 -5.63%

Certificate ii in Emergency Medical Service First Response - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Certificate iii in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

- - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Certificate iii in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Certificate iV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Cert iV in Training and Assessment (TAA) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 27 -100.00%

Cert iV in Training and Assessment (TAE) 11 11 39 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 52 11 63 16 -


Units of Competency - Certificate ii in Public Safety Units

Communicate in the Workplace 3,552 2 1,616 195 1,434 6 412 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 7,994 296 8,290 8,860 -6.43%

Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation 3,645 2 1,616 - 1,417 - 410 94 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,068 96 8,164 8,841 -7.66%

Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures 3,552 2 1,616 195 1,426 6 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 7,984 296 8,280 8,855 -6.49%

Provide Emergency Care 2,285 148 1,616 188 1,233 - 243 435 641 1 12 13 - - 6,030 785 6,815 9,671 -29.53%

Apply Surf Awareness and Self Rescue Skills 3,649 2 1,616 195 1,421 - 412 102 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,078 299 8,377 8,826 -5.09%

Work in a Team 3,577 2 1,616 195 1,420 6 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,003 296 8,299 8,856 -6.29%

Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation 3,646 2 1,616 195 1,418 1 410 93 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,070 291 8,361 8,857 -5.60%

Operate Communication Systems and Equipment 3,646 2 1,616 195 1,418 - 410 - 825 - 147 - 8 - 8,070 197 8,267 8,852 -6.61%

Provide basic emergency life support 1,411 9 43 69 321 - 138 358 201 5847 154 93 8 - 2,276 6,376 8,652 4,574 89.16%

Prepare, maintain and test response equipment 335 0 40 - 44 - 10 1 - - - - - - 429 1 430 542 -20.66%

Units of Competency - Certificate iii in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) Units

Supervise Response - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Maintain safety at an incident scene 3 - 5 - 4 - 16 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 33 0 33 2 1550%

Manage information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Liaise with other organisations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Treat risk at an operational level - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Conduct risk assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Administer work group resources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Conduct briefings/debriefings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Work autonomously - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%






Units of Competency - Certificate iii in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) Units continued

Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation 139 371 31 12 196 - 23 78 50 - - 3 6 - 445 464 909 4,567 -80.10%

Operate a Semi-Automatic Defibrillator in an Emergency 136 371 30 48 195 - 13 65 48 21 - 16 - - 422 521 943 4,690 -79.89%

Manage injuries at an Emergency incident - - - - 77 - 1 348 - 11 - - - - 78 359 437 619 -29.40%

Search as a member of an aquatic search team 5 - 5 - 4 - 16 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 35 0 35 2 1650%

Undertake rescue operation in a small powercraft 328 - 40 - 22 - 10 1 - - - - - - 400 1 401 473 -15.22%

Operate and maintain a personal watercraft for rescue operations 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 -

Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations

32 - 106 - 36 - 1 - - - - - - - 175 0 175 0 -

Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation 5 - - - 217 - 51 - - - - - - - 273 0 273 0 -

Provide pain management - - - - - - - 12 - - - - - - 0 12 12 0 -

Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury 4 - - - 10 - - 12 - - - - - - 14 12 26 0 -

Units of Competency - Certificate iii in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations (PUA33010)

Dispatch resources from within an emergency communications centre - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Operate and control radio networks - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Operate computer aided dispatch systems - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Operate a telephony system - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Process emergency incident calls and enquiries - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Read and interpret maps - - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - 0 6 6 0 -

Units of Competency - Certificate iV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)

Coordinate search and rescue operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 -

Lead, manage and develop teams - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 -

Liase with Media at a local level - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 -

Units of Competency - Cert iV in Training and Assessment Units (TAA40104)

Plan and Organise Assessment 4 - - - - - - 1 4 - - - - - 8 1 9 109 -91.74%

Assess Competence 5 - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - 9 0 9 110 -91.82%

Develop Assessment Tools 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 1 2 18 -88.89%

Participate in Assessment Validation 2 - - - - - - - 4 - - - - - 6 0 6 103 -94.17%

Foster and Promote an inclusive Learning Culture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 15 -100.00%






Units of Competency - Cert iV in Training and Assessment Units (TAA40104) continued

Use Training Packages to Meet Client need - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 14 -100.00%

Design and Develop Learning Programs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 14 -100.00%

Plan and Organise Group based Delivery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 14 -100.00%

Facilitate individual Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 15 -100.00%

Provide Training Through instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills 56 - - - - - - 6 1 - - - - - 57 6 63 394 -84.01%

Coordinate and Facilitate Distance Based Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Ensure a Healthy and Safe learning Environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 15 -100.00%

Work Effectively in Vocational Education and Training - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 7 -100.00%

Facilitate Group based Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 9 -100.00%

Facilitate Work based Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 15 -100.00%

Participate in a Quality Audit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 3 -100.00%

Maintain information Requirements of Training and/or Assessment Organisations

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Address L L and n issues within the Learning and Assessment practice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Develop innovative ideas at Work - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Build Client Relationships - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Develop teams and individuals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Analyse and Present Research information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Promote products and Services - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Contribute to Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 17 -100.00%

Units of Competency - Cert iV in Training and Assessment Units (TAE40110)

Assess competence 29 11 40 - - - 1 1 2 - - - - - 72 12 84 18 366.67%

Contribute to assessment 7 11 26 - - - - 5 1 - - - - - 34 16 50 12 316.67%

Coordinate and facilitate distance based learning 1 - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 4 0 4 1 300.00%

Design and develop assessment tools 1 - 39 - - - - - - - - - - - 40 0 40 7 471.43%

Design and develop learning programs 11 11 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - 12 11 23 18 27.78%

Facilitate elearning 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Maintain training and assessment information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 7 -100.00%

Make a presentation 3 - 39 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 0 42 5 740.00%

Mentor in the workplace - 11 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 11 11 10 10.00%






Units of Competency - Cert iV in Training and Assessment Units (TAE40110) continued

Participate in assessment validation 31 - 39 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 72 0 72 18 300.00%

Plan assessment activities and processes 30 11 39 - - - 1 2 - - - - - 72 11 83 18 361.11%

Plan, organise and deliver group based learning 11 11 39 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 51 11 62 18 244.44%

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 11 11 39 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 51 11 62 18 244.44%

Provide work skill instruction 97 11 77 79 1 2 5 14 - - - - - 269 17 286 16 1687.50%

Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs 11 11 39 - - - - - 1 - - - - - 51 11 62 18 244.44%

Units of Competency - Others

Ensure a safe workplace (BSBOHS509A) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 3 -100.00%

Foster a positive organisational image (PUACOM005B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

identify and interpret compliance requirements (BSBCOM501B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 3 -100.00%

identify hazards and assess OHSW risks (BSBOHS403B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Manage hazards in the work environment (BSBOHS505) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 3 -100.00%

Manage risk (BSBRSk501A) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 2 -100.00%

Provide responsible service of alcohol (SiTHFAB009A) - - - - - - - - - - 24 232 - 1 24 233 257 268 -4.10%

Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Perform basic water rescues (SiSAQU202A) - - - - - - - 113 - - - 8 - - 0 121 121 0 -

Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Treat risk at an operational level (PUAEMR006B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Train small groups (BSZ404A) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -

Units of Competency - Health Training Package Units

Apply First Aid (and refresher) 390 11,473 1,233 2,049 227 - 1 355 199 3474 - 634 2 11 2,052 17,996 20,048 19,972 0.38%

Apply basic first aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 -100.00%

Apply Advanced First Aid 25 - 16 8 - - - 13 - 53 - - - - 41 74 115 10 1050.00%

Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 1,192 371 965 79 380 159 39 158 146 - 2 4 - 2,858 637 3,495 5,212 -32.94%

Manage First Aid in the Workplace 5 - - - - - - - - 54 - - - - 5 54 59 5 1080.00%

Provide First Aid in Remote Situations - 16 - - - - - 26 - 63 - - - - 0 105 105 71 47.89%

Perform CPR (and refresher) 3,839 15,444 513 2,608 2,688 6 821 787 847 9,487 174 500 8 32 8,890 28,864 37,754 31,985 18.04%

Follow Procedures for Safe Extrication of Patient in Life Threatening Situation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 -






Units of Competency - Certificate ii in Process Plant Operations (PMA20108) Units

Undertake helicopter safety and escape - - - 121 - - - - - - - - - - 0 121 121 151 -19.87%

Total Units of Competency 35,715 28,316 16,374 6,352 15,687 62 4,381 3,230 7,961 19,157 1,397 1,501 86 44 81,601 58,662 140,263 145,850 -3.83%

Other Awards

Occupational First Aid 1 - - - - - - - - 53 - - - - 1 53 54 0 -

VHF Marine Licence 1 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - 1 3 1 4 0 -

Firearms Licence - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 0 1 1 0 -

Play by the rules 6 - 2 - 3 - 1 - - - - - - - 12 0 12 0 -

4WD induction - - 168 - - - - - - - - - - - 168 0 168 0 -

Low Voltage Rescue (and update) - - 1 602 - - - - - - - - - - 1 602 603 0 -

TAF induction - - 69 - - - - - - - - - - - 69 0 69 0 -

Branch Athlete of the year 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Drive vehicles under operational conditions 1 14 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 14 15 0 -

Emergency Management Arrangements 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Safer Surf Clubs 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Work in an emergency operations centre 2 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 4 0 -

Child care essentials - 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 20 20 0 -

Remote area first aid - 16 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 16 16 0 -

Total Other Awards 14 52 240 602 3 0 1 0 2 53 0 1 0 1 260 709 969 0 -

Grand Total of all Awards & Qualifications

Total SLSA Awards 36,080 35,535 19,096 215 5,769 3 2,852 67 9,080 10,619 745 384 212 283 73,835 46,817 120,652 101,035 19.42%




Grand Totals 75,372 63,916 37,365 7,375 22,867 71 7,630 3,390 17,881 29,829 2,289 1,886 304 328 163,781 106,505 270,286 255,760 5.68%






Units of Competency - Certificate ii in Process Plant Operations (PMA20108) Units

Undertake helicopter safety and escape - - - 121 - - - - - - - - - - 0 121 121 151 -19.87%


Other Awards

Occupational First Aid 1 - - - - - - - - 53 - - - - 1 53 54 0 -

VHF Marine Licence 1 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - 1 3 1 4 0 -

Firearms Licence - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 0 1 1 0 -

Play by the rules 6 - 2 - 3 - 1 - - - - - - - 12 0 12 0 -

4WD induction - - 168 - - - - - - - - - - - 168 0 168 0 -

Low Voltage Rescue (and update) - - 1 602 - - - - - - - - - - 1 602 603 0 -

TAF induction - - 69 - - - - - - - - - - - 69 0 69 0 -

Branch Athlete of the year 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Drive vehicles under operational conditions 1 14 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 14 15 0 -

Emergency Management Arrangements 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Safer Surf Clubs 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 -

Work in an emergency operations centre 2 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 4 0 -

Child care essentials - 20 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 20 20 0 -

Remote area first aid - 16 - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 16 16 0 -


Grand Total of all Awards & Qualifications

Total SLSA Awards 36,080 35,535 19,096 215 5,769 3 2,852 67 9,080 10,619 745 384 212 283 73,835 46,817 120,652 101,035 19.42%




Grand Totals 75,372 63,916 37,365 7,375 22,867 71 7,630 3,390 17,881 29,829 2,289 1,886 304 328 163,781 106,505 270,286 255,760 5.68%



COACHinG & OFFiCiALS

Table 13: Coaching & Officials


2010/11Total % Change

Coaching Accreditations issued

Junior Coach 46 35 12 - 14 - 8 115 - -

Surf Coach Level 1 119 157 27 14 13 10 1 341 351 -2.85%

Surf Coach Level 2 10 16 2 - 3 - - 31 54 -42.59%

Surf Coach Level 3 - - - - - - - 0 4 -

Total 175 208 41 14 30 10 9 487 409 -

Officials Accreditations issued

Junior Official 24 - - - - - - 24 - -

Surf Official Level 1 216 162 28 58 37 8 5 514 447 14.99%

Surf Official Level 2 25 30 5 - 1 - - 61 43 -

Surf Official Level 3 - - 0 - - - - 1 0 -

Total 265 193 33 58 38 8 5 600 490 22.45%

Grand Total 440 401 74 72 68 18 14 1,087 899 20.91%


Table 13: Coaching & Officials



Total Accredited Coaches

Junior Coach 46 35 12 - 14 - 8 115 - -

Surf Coach Level 1 1,051 642 203 180 208 89 22 2,395 2,427 -1.32%

Surf Coach Level 2 90 78 23 16 25 8 1 241 233 3.43%

Surf Coach Level 3 16 14 3 1 5 0 0 39 41 -4.88%

Total 1,203 769 241 197 252 97 31 2,790 2,701 3.30%

Total Accredited Officials

Junior Official 24 - - - - - - 24 - -

Surf Official Level 1 1,381 788 177 260 215 37 43 2,901 2,651 9.43%

Surf Official Level 2 196 128 38 46 36 10 4 458 415 10.36%

Surf Official Level 3 40 25 9 12 6 3 - 95 95 0.00%

Total 1,641 941 224 318 257 50 47 3,478 3,161 10.03%

Grand Total 2,844 1,710 465 515 509 147 78 6,268 5,862 6.93%

COACHinG & OFFiCiALS (CONTINUED)


SERViCE AWARDS

Table 14: Service Awards



Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards

national Medal 1 - - - - - - 1 0 -

Patrol Service Awards

5 year national Patrol Service Award 63 25 62 60 - - - 210 126 66.67%

10 year national Patrol Service Award 82 28 16 60 5 - 4 195 116 68.10%





35 year national Patrol Service Award 1 - 1 - - - - 2 5 -60.00%

40 year national Patrol Service Award 2 - 1 - - - - 3 4 -25.00%

45 year national Patrol Service Award 4 - - - - - - 4 0 -

50 year national Patrol Service Award 1 - - - - - - 1 1 0.00%

Total 204 68 129 150 5 0 4 560 245 128.57%

Long Service Awards (Membership)

25 year Long Service Award 52 8 7 25 17 - - 109 82 32.93%

30 year Long Service Award 40 19 - 25 13 - - 97 37 162.16%

40 year Long Service Award 39 3 - 16 9 - - 67 17 294.12%

50 year Long Service Award 71 4 10 7 11 - - 103 17 505.88%

60 year Long Service Award 24 2 3 - 1 - - 30 17 76.47%

70 year Long Service Award 7 - - - - - - 7 7 0.00%

75 year Long Service Award 2 - - - - - - 2 2 0.00%

80 year Long Service Award - - - - - - - 0 0 -

Total 235 36 20 73 51 0 0 415 179 -

Officiating Service Awards

10 year Officiating Service Certificate 6 6 - - - - - 12 0 -

15 year Officiating Service Certificate 7 - - - - - - 7 5 40.00%

20 year Officiating Service Certificate 4 1 - - - - - 5 3 66.67%

25 year Officiating Service Certificate - 3 1 - - - - 4 0 -

30 year Officiating Service Certificate 4 - 1 - - - - 5 1 400.00%

35 year Officiating Service Certificate 1 - - - - - - 1 0 -

40 year Officiating Service Certificate 1 - - - - - - 1 1 0.00%

50 year Officiating Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 8 -100.00%

Total 23 10 2 0 0 0 0 35 18 -


Table 14: Service Awards



Coaching Service Awards

5 year Coaching Service Certificate - 5 - - - - - 5 5 0.00%

10 year Coaching Service Certificate - 2 - - - - - 2 1 100.00%

15 year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 4 -100.00%

20 year Coaching Service Certificate 1 - - - - - - 1 0 -

25 year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 1 -100.00%

40 year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 0 -

50 year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 0 -

Total 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 8 11 -

Assessing Service Awards

5 year Assessing Service Certificate 4 4 3 - - - - 11 0 -

10 year Assessing Service Certificate 2 2 - - - - - 4 10 -60.00%

15 year Assessing Service Certificate 2 1 - - - - - 3 4 -25.00%

20 year Assessing Service Certificate 2 - 1 - - - - 3 2 50.00%

25 year Assessing Service Certificate 1 - - - - - - 1 3 -66.67%

30 year Assessing Service Certificate 2 - - - - - - 2 2 0.00%

35 year Assessing Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 1 -100.00%

40 year Assessing Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 0 -

50 year Assessing Service Certificate - - - - - - - 0 0 -

Total 13 7 4 0 0 0 0 26 22 4.50%

Grand Total 476 128 155 223 56 0 4 1,042 475 119.37%

SERViCE AWARDS (CONTINUED)

149SLS ENTITIES/GROUPS

SLS EnTiTiES/GROUPS

Clubs 129

Austinmer SLSC

Avalon Beach SLSC

Avoca Beach SLSC

Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC

Batemans Bay SLSC

Bellambi SLSC

Bellinger valley - north Beach SLSC

Bermagui SLSC

Bilgola Beach SLSC

Birubi Point SLSC

Blackhead SLSC

Bondi SBLSC

Bronte SLSC

Broulee Surfers SLSC

Brunswick SLSC

Bulli SLSC

Bungan Beach SLSC

Burning Palms SLSC

Byron Bay SLSC

Cabarita Beach SLSC

Camden Haven SLSC

Cape Hawke SLSC

Catherine Hill Bay SLSC

Caves Beach SLSC

Clovelly SLSC

Coalcliff SLSC

Coffs Harbour SLSC

Coledale SLSC

Collaroy SLSC

Coogee SLSC

Cooks Hill SLSC

Copacabana SLSC

Corrimal SLSC

Cronulla SLSC

Crowdy Head SLSC

Cudgen Headland SLSC

Dee Why SLSC

Dixon Park SLSC

elouera SLSC

era SLSC

evans Head-Casino SLSC

Fairy Meadow SLSC

fingal Beach SLSC

fingal Rovers SLSC

forster SLSC

freshwater SLSC

Garie SLSC

Gerringong SLSC

Hat Head SLSC

Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC

Kempsey - Crescent Head SLSC

Kiama SLSC

Kiama Downs SLSC

Killcare SLSC

Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC

Long Reef SLSC

Macksville - Scotts Head SLSC

MacMasters SLSC

Manly LSC

Maroubra SLSC

Merewether SLSC

Minnie Water - Wooli SLSC

Mollymook SLSC

Mona Vale SLSC

Moruya SLSC

nambucca Heads SLSC

narooma SLSC

narrabeen SLSC

newcastle SLSC

newport SLSC

nobbys SLSC

north Avoca SLSC

north Bondi SLSC

north Cronulla SLSC

north Curl Curl SLSC

north entrance SLSC

north narrabeen SLSC

north Palm Beach SLSC

north Steyne SLSC

north Wollongong SLSC

nowra Culburra SLSC

ocean Beach SLSC

Pacific Palms SLSC

Palm Beach SLSC

Pambula SLSC

Port Kembla SLSC

Port Macquarie SLSC

Queenscliff SLSC

Red Rock-Corindi SLSC

Redhead SLSC

Salt SLSC

Sandon Point SLSC

Sawtell SLSC

Scarborough - Wombarra SLSC

Shellharbour SLSC

Shelly Beach SLSC

Shoalhaven Heads SLSC

Soldiers Beach SLSC

South Curl Curl SLSC

South Maroubra SLSC

South narrabeen SLSC

South West Rocks SLSC

Stockton SLSC

Sussex Inlet SLSC

Swansea Belmont SLSC

Tacking Point SLSC

Tamarama SLSC

Taree - old Bar SLSC

Tathra SLSC

Tea Gardens - Hawks nest SLSC

Terrigal SLSC

The entrance SLSC

The Lakes SLSC

Thirroul SLSC

Toowoon Bay SLSC

Towradgi SLSC

Umina SLSC

Urunga SLSC

Wamberal SLSC

Wanda SLSC

Warilla - Barrack Point SLSC

Warriewood SLSC

Wauchope - Bonny Hills SLSC

Whale Beach SLSC

Windang SLSC

Wollongong City SLSC

Woolgoolga SLSC

Woonona SLSC

Yamba SLSC

Branches 11

Central Coast Branch

far north Coast Branch

far South Coast Branch

Hunter Branch

Illawarra Branch

Lower north Coast Branch

Mid North Coast Branch

north Coast Branch

national

12 national, State and Territory Centres, SLSA subsidiaries, Foundation 98 support operations groups

310 clubs 63 Australian Lifeguard Service operations

17 branches 500 SLS entities/groups

new South Wales - 129 Clubs, 11 Branches, 41 Support Operations Groups, 20 Australian Lifeguards Services


South Coast Branch (NSW)

Sydney Branch

Sydney northern Beaches Branch

Support Operations 41

Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue

Central Coast Branch - Duty Officers

Central Coast Branch - RWC Group

Central Coast Branch - Surfcom

Cronulla Life Saver Rescue Service

far north Coast Branch - Duty Officers

far north Coast Branch - RWC

far north Coast Branch - Surfcom

far South Coast Branch - Duty Officers

far South Coast Branch - RWC

Hunter - Support Operations newcastle

Hunter - Support Operations Port Stephens

Hunter Branch Duty Officers

Illawarra Branch Duty Officers

Illawarra Branch RWC Team

Kiama Jet Rescue Boat Service

Lower north Coast Branch Duty Officers

Lower north Coast RWC

Mid North Coast Branch - Duty Officers

Mid North Coast Branch - RWC

north Coast Branch RWC

North Coast Branch - Duty Officers

north Coast Branch - Support Operations

northern Region SLSA Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service HRS

Randwick Offshore Rescue Service

South Coast Branch - Duty Officers

South Coast Branch - RWC

South Coast Branch - SurfCom

Surf Life Saving nSW Hunter Region HRS

Southern Region SLSA Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service HRS

Surf Life Saving nSW State Duty Officers

Surf Life Saving nSW Support Operations

Surf Life Saving nSW State Operations Centre

Sydney Branch - Duty Officers

Sydney Branch - Night Operations

Sydney Branch - RWC service

Sydney Branch - Surfcom

Sydney northern Beaches Branch - CISM TIPS

Sydney northern Beaches Branch - Duty Officers

Sydney northern Beaches Branch - RWC Service

Sydney northern Beaches Branch - Surfcom

Lifeguard Services 20

Ballina Shire Council

Bega valley Shire Council

Bellingen Shire Council

Byron Shire Council

Cape Byron Trust

Clarence valley Council

eurobodalla Shire Council

Great Lakes Council

Greater Taree City Council

Kempsey Shire Council

Magenta Lifeguard Service

Munmorah State Conservation Area

nambucca Shire Council

Pittwater Council

Port Stephens Council

Richmond valley Council

Royal National Park Sydney

Salt Lifeguard Service

Shoalhaven City Council

Tweed Shire Council

Clubs 59

Agnes Water SLSC

Alexandra Headland SLSC

Arcadian SLSC

Ayr SLSC

Bilinga SLSC

Bowen SLSC

Bribie Island SLSC

Broadbeach SLSC

Bundaberg SLSC

Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC

Cairns SLSC

Coochiemudlo Island SLSC

Coolangatta SLSC

Coolum Beach SLSC

Currumbin SLSC

Dicky Beach SLSC

eimeo SLSC

Elliott Heads SLSC

ellis Beach SLSC

emu Park SLSC

Etty Bay SLSC

forrest Beach SLSC

Hervey Bay SLSC

Kawana Waters SLSC

Kirra SLSC

Kurrawa SLSC

Mackay SLSC

Marcoola SLSC

Maroochydore SLSC

Mermaid Beach SLSC

Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC

Miami Beach SLSC

Mission Beach SLSC

Mooloolaba SLSC

Moore Park SLSC

Mudjimba SLSC

nobbys Beach SLSC

noosa Heads SLSC

north Burleigh SLSC

North Kirra SLSC

Northcliffe SLSC

Pacific SLSC

Palm Beach SLSC

Peregian Beach SLSC

Picnic Bay SLSC

Point Lookout SLSC

Port Douglas SLSC

Rainbow Bay SLSC

Rainbow Beach SLSC

Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC

Sarina SLSC

Southport SLSC

Sunshine Beach SLSC

Surfers Paradise SLSC

Tallebudgera SLSC

Tannum Sands SLSC

Tugun SLSC

Tweed Heads Coolangatta SLSC

Yeppoon SLSC

Branches 6

north Barrier Branch

North Queensland Branch

Queensland - 59 Clubs, 6 Branches, 11 Support Operations Groups, 15 Australian Lifeguard Services

SLS EnTiTiES/GROUPS (CONTINUED)

new South Wales continued - 129 Clubs, 11 Branches, 41 Support Operations Groups, 20 Australian Lifeguards Services

151SLS ENTITIES/GROUPS

Clubs 57

Altona LSC

Anglesea SLSC

Apollo Bay SLSC

Aspendale LSC

Bancoora SLSC

Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach SLSC

Beaumaris LSC

Black Rock LSC

Bonbeach LSC

Brighton LSC

Cape Paterson SLSC

Carrum SLSC

Chelsea Longbeach SLSC

Dromana Bay LSC

edithvale LSC

elwood LSC

fairhaven SLSC

frankston LSC

Gunnamatta SLSC

Half Moon Bay SLSC

Hampton LSC

Inverloch SLSC

Jan Juc SLSC

Kennett River SLSC

Lakes entrance SLSC

Lorne SLSC

LSv Comms

Mallacoota SLSC

Mentone LSC

Mildura LSC

Mordialloc LSC

Mornington LSC

Mt Martha LSC

ocean Grove SLSC

Point Leo SLSC

Point Lonsdale SLSC

Port Campbell SLSC

Port fairy SLSC

Port Melbourne LSC

Portland SLSC

Portsea SLSC

Rosebud McCrae LSC

Sandridge LSC

Sandringham LSC

Seaford LSC

Seaspray SLSC

Sorrento SLSC

South Melbourne LSC

St Kilda LSC

Torquay SLSC

venus Bay SLSC

Waratah Beach SLSC

Warrnambool SLSC

Williamstown LSC

Wonthaggi LSC

Woodside Beach SLSC

Woolamai Beach SLSC

Wye River SLSC


Marine Rescue - Portland

Marine Rescue - Port Fairy

Marine Rescue - Port Campbell

Bellarine RWC Service

Marine Rescue - Port Melbourne

Marine Rescue - Mornington

Mt Martha RWC Service

Marine Rescue - Sorrento

Marine Rescue - Hastings

Marine Rescue - Newhaven

Marine Rescue - Woodside

Marine Rescue - Waratah

Marine Rescue - Mallacoota

Marine Rescue - Ocean Grove

newhaven RWC Service

Seaspray RWC Service

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Heli - Melbourne

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Heli - Geelong


Bass Coast Shire Council

Borough of Queenscliffe

City of Greater Geelong

City of Warrnambool

Colac otway Shire Council

east Gippsland Shire Council

Glenelg Shire Council

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Moyne Shire Council

Parks victoria

South Gippsland Shire Council

Surf Coast Shire Council

Wellington Shire Council

Victoria - 57 Clubs, 19 Support Operations Groups, 13 Australian Lifeguard Services


Point Danger Branch

South Coast Branch

Sunshine Coast Branch

Wide Bay Capricorn Branch


Gold Coast Duty Officers

Gold Coast Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service

Gold Coast JRB Service

Gold Coast Surfcom

Sunshine Coast Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service

Sunshine Coast Duty Officers

Sunshine Coast JRB Service

Sunshine Coast Surfcom

SLSQ RWC - Gold Coast

SLSQ RWC - Sunshine Coast

Townsville Offshore Rescue Boat


Bundaberg Regional Council

Burdekin Shire Council

Cairns Regional Council

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

fraser Coast Regional Council

Gladstone Regional Council

Gympie Regional Council

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Mackay Regional Council

Morton Bay Regional Council

Redland City Council

Rockhampton Regional Council

Southbank Corporation

Townsville City Council

Whitsunday Regional Council

Queensland continued - 59 Clubs, 6 Branches, 11 Support Operations Groups, 15 Australian Lifeguard Services


Clubs 14

Bicheno SLSC

Boat Harbour SLSC

Bridport SLSC

Burnie SLSC

Carlton Park SLSC

Clifton Beach SLSC

Devonport SLSC

Kingston Beach SLSC

Launceston LSC

Penguin SLSC

Port Sorell SLSC

Scamander SLSC

Somerset SLSC

Ulverstone SLSC


Dodges ferry Sea Rescue

Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue

St Helens Marine Rescue

Tamar Sea Rescue

Surf Life Saving Tas JRB Service

Surf Life Saving Tas RWC Service

Surf Life Saving Tas Sea Rescue

Ulverstone Volunteer Marine Rescue


Clarence City Council Tas

Tasmania - 14 Clubs, 8 Support Operations Groups, 1 Australian Lifeguard Service

Clubs 18

Aldinga Bay SLSC

Brighton SLSC

Chiton Rocks SLSC

Christies Beach SLSC

Glenelg SLSC

Grange SLSC

Henley SLSC

Moana SLSC

normanville SLSC

north Haven SLSC

Port elliot SLSC

Port noarlunga SLSC

Seacliff SLSC

Semaphore SLSC

Somerton SLSC

South Port SLSC

West Beach SLSC

Whyalla SLSC


Goolwa Surf Life Saving Service

SLSSA JRB Service

SLSSA Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service

SLSSA RWC Service

SLSSA State Duty Officers


Holdfast Bay City

South Australia - 18 Clubs, 5 Support Operations Groups, 1 Australian Lifeguard Service

Clubs 29

Albany SLSC

Binningup SLSC

Broome SLSC

Busselton SLSC

Champion Bay SLSC

City of Bunbury SLSC

City of Perth SLSC

Coogee Beach SLSC

Cottesloe SLSC

Dalyellup Beach SLSC

Denmark SLSC

Dongara-Denison SLSC

Esperance-Goldfields SLSC

floreat SLSC

fremantle SLSC

Geraldton SLSC

Mandurah SLSC

Margaret River SLSC

Mullaloo SLSC

North Cottesloe SLSC

Port Bouvard SLSC

Quinns Mindarie SLSC

Scarboro SLSC

Secret Harbour SLSC

Smiths Beach SLSC

Sorrento SLSC

Swanbourne nedlands SLSC

Trigg Island SLSC

Yanchep SLSC


Albany Support Operations Group WA

Bunbury Support Operations Group WA

Denmark Support Operations Group WA

Esperance Support Operations Group WA

Geraldton Support Operations Group WA

Margaret River Support Operations Group WA

Metro Support Operations Group WA

Peel Support Operations Group WA

SLSWA emergency Response Beacon Response

SLSWA Rescue Helicopter Service

SLSWA Surfcom

WA Support Operations Event Safety

Yallingup Support Operations Group WA


City of Albany

City of Geraldton

City of Joondalup

City of Rockingham

City of Wanneroo

Rottnest Island Authority

Shire of Busselton

Shire of Denmark Lifeguard Service

Shire of Augusta Margaret River Lifeguard Service

Town of Cambridge

Town of Cottesloe

Western Australia - 29 Clubs, 13 Support Operations Groups, 11 Australian Lifeguard Services

Clubs 4

Darwin SLSC

Gove Peninsula SLSC

Mindil Beach SLSC

Walngawu Djakamirri SLSC


Westpac oRB Rescue


Darwin City Council

Darwin Waterfront Corporation

northern Territory - 4 Clubs, 1 Support Operations Group, 2 Australian Lifeguard Services


153GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Surf Life Saving Generalsurf lifesaver – Typically a volunteer at a beach or another aquatic environment whose role is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them getting into that situation.surf lifesaving – Referring to the activity of saving lives – ‘lifesaving’ should always be one word when used in the verb form. ‘Life’ and ‘saving’ should be two separate words when referring to a club, organisation, event or registered business name (eg: Surf Life Saving Australia, Australian Surf Life Saving Championships). Surf Life Saving – Refers to the organisation, including: SLSA, state centres, branches, support services and clubs. Always in capital letters.Surf Life Saving Club – Usually abbreviated to SLSC. surf life saving clubs – Collective term for all, or a group of Surf Life Saving affiliated clubs.

Lifesavingblackspot – An area with a high concentration of coastal/ocean incidents and/or a higher probability/risk of drownings.coastal death – A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (e.g. heart attack, suicide, boat collision) where the location of the death is coastal.coastal drowning death – Where the location of the drowning is on the coast, in the ocean up to 2NM off-shore or inland up to 5 times the width of the inlet/river.drowning – The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid.drowning death – A fatality arising from respiratory impairment as a result of submersion/immersion in liquid.first aid – Immediate or emergency assistance given on the spot to people suffering from illness or injury.lifeguard – Typically a paid employee at a beach or another aquatic environment whose role is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them from drowning. lifesaving service – A service which exists to provide aquatic safety services to the public.patrolled location – A location supervised constantly or periodically by a lifesaving service.preventative action – Where intervention by a lifesaving resource averts a person/s from a life threatening or potentially life threatening situation.rescue – Where intervention by a lifesaving resource removes a person/s from a life threatening or potentially life threatening situation.resuscitation – Preservation or restoration of life by establishing and maintaining a person’s airway, breathing and circulation.rip current – A narrow seaward flowing current of water moving through a surf zone (Short, 2002).rock fishing death – A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (e.g. wave motion, loss of footing) where the victim was participating in fishing activities on a rocky coast immediately prior to or during the incident.

service gap – An area identified as having an inadequate level of resources to meet public safety demands.support operations – Rapid response rescue units, surfcoms, duty officers, helicopters etc.surfcom – SLS radio communications centre which assists in managing the communications of lifesaving operations and data collection.total service plan – An assessment of current and future lifesaving resources, national blackspots, hotspots and trends.

Common AcronymsACnC – Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit CommissionACPSG – SLSA Australian Coastal Public Safety GuidelinesAEMi – Australian Emergency Management InstituteAEMVF – Australian Emergency Management Volunteer ForumALA – Australian Lifesaving AcademyALS – Australian Lifeguard ServiceARC – Australian Resuscitation CouncilASC – Australian Sports CommissionAWSC – Australian Water Safety Council, also Australian Water Safety ConferenceAWSS – Australian Water Safety StrategyCPR – Cardio Pulmonary ResuscitationDOHA – Department of Health and AgeingDEEWR – Department of Education, Employment and Workplace RelationsDRALGAS – Department of Regional Australian, Local Government and SportDSEWPC – Department of Sustainability, environment, Water, Population and CommunitiesDiAC – Department of Immigration and CitizenshipDSC – Development Standing CommitteeEMA – Emergency Management AustraliaEMG – Executive Management GroupFACC – SLSA Finance and Audit CommitteeHRS – Helicopter Rescue ServiceiLS – International Life Saving FederationiRB – Inflatable Rescue BoatJRB – Jet Rescue BoatknG – Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman SeriesLSC – Lifesaving Standing CommitteenHP – National High PerformancenTiD – National Talent Identification SchemeORB – Offshore Rescue BoatPM&C – Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetRiB – Rigid Inflatable BoatRTO – Registered Training OrganisationRWC – Rescue Water Craft, sometimes called a Personal Water CraftSLS – Surf Life SavingSLSA – Surf Life Saving AustraliaSLSF – Surf Life Saving FoundationSSC – Sports Standing Committee

GLOSSARy OF TERMS


Matty was a quiet, unassuming young champion in the making, who set high standards for himself and worked hard to achieve them.

He was never big headed. Success and failure in Surf Life Saving competition drove him on to greater efforts because Surf Life Saving was Matty’s passion….

Matty is a beautiful boy who will forever be in our hearts. A loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson and friend to all, his loss is keenly felt throughout the surf lifesaving community and beyond.

Ralph Devlin - Life Member, Maroochydore SLSC, President, Surf Life Saving Queensland

VALE MATTHEW BARCLAy(1 OCTOBER 1997 - 28 MARCH 2012)

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