surf life saving australia annual report 2013/14

Surf Life Saving Australia

Annual Report2013-14

Message from His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

With the vast majority of Australia’s population living in cities and towns on, or near, the

coast, the beach is inextricably woven into the fabric of Australia’s way of life. It is part of

our history, part of our culture, and part of how we define who we are in the world.

Surf Life Saving Australia has been on our beaches, keeping swimmers and beach-goers safe

for over 100 years. During this time, you have become an iconic and vital part of Australian life.

My own memories of the beach as a child, young man and father are marked by the feeling of

reassurance that was provided by the knowledge that Surf Life Saving Australia members were on

patrol to provide me, my family and all others on the beach, with the safest environment possible.

This is why I am very pleased to be your Patron, and to have the opportunity, on behalf of all

Australians, to thank you for your voluntary service, bravery, skill, and thoughtful care.

I congratulate Surf Life Saving Australia for all that it has achieved over the past year.

His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd)

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Contents

004Section 01 Introduction

022Section 02

Surf Life Saving Australia Operations

062Section 03

Governance & Oversight

084Section 04

Financial Report

100Section 05

Awards & Honours

110Section 06

Statistical Summaries

126Section 07

Surf Life Saving Entities

134Section 08

Glossary of Terms

Section 01

Introduction

Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2013 - 2014

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S urf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)

is Australia’s peak coastal water

safety, drowning prevention and

rescue authority.

With 168,622 members and 311 affiliated

Surf Life Saving clubs, Surf Life Saving

represents the largest volunteer movement

of its kind in Australia and the world.

The Surf Life Saving movement creates

a safe environment on and off Australian

beaches, through patrols, training

programs, research and education.

Every year, Surf Life Saving active

members are involved in over 11,700

rescues, 31,000 emergency care

treatments and 1 million preventative

actions. Our volunteers deliver more than

1.2 million patrol hours each year. Since

Surf Life Saving was established in 1907,

over 620,000 lives have been saved.

Surf Life Saving is one of Australia’s most

trusted and recognised brands and is loved

the world over.

Surf Life Saving is a unique not-for- profit

charity and community service that

exists through community donations,

fundraising, corporate sponsorship and

government grants.

Operations Surf Life Saving operates a wide range

of support operations including: 24/7

emergency response groups, rescue

helicopter services, jet rescue boats,

offshore rescue boats, jet skis, surveillance

systems and radio control and coordination

centres. Surf Life Saving, through the

State and Territory Centres, operates the

Australian Lifeguard Service, the country’s

largest lifeguard service, providing

cost recovery lifesaving services to local

government and other coastal land managers.

Our movement prides itself on offering

mateship, education, experience and giving

back to the community. We are inclusive

and accepting. We welcome participation

from people of all backgrounds, beliefs and

ages and encourage everyone to share our

positive ‘can do’ attitude.

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

Who we are

Surf Life

Saving exists

to save lives,

create great

Australians and

build better

communities.

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act. The impact these changes had on local

beach culture was dramatic: beachgoers

entered 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 SLSA.

Our Mission - why we existSurf Life Saving exists to save lives,

create great Australians and build

better communities.

Australia has over 11,500 beaches

dispersed along 36,000km of coastline.

Every year, Australian beaches receive an

estimated 100 million visitations and the

task of ensuring the safety of all visitors is

one that Surf Life Saving is committed to.

Despite significant advancements in

technology, techniques and knowledge,

people still drown on the coast in

unacceptable numbers. We are committed

to reducing the coastal drowning toll.

Our strategiesSLSA has developed a strategic direction

that will guide the Surf Life Saving

movement through to the year 2020.

The focus of our Surf Life Saving Strategy

(SLS2020) is to further build the capacity

and capability of the movement to save

more lives, create great Australians and

build better communities. There are four

pillars of strategic intent 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

How we fulfil our missionOur total membership of 168,622 is spread

across 311 affiliated Surf Life Saving clubs

and 101 support operations.

Of our members, 47,080 actively patrol

our beaches and 61,946 are Nippers (junior

activity for members 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 government and other

coastal land managers.

In the 2013/14 season our volunteer

patrol members were involved in 7,327

rescues. In addition, our paid lifeguards

rescued 3,139 people and our support

operations an additional 1,245. This takes

the total number of lives saved since 1907

to over 620,000.

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 those who use

the Australian coastline, and those who

are directly or indirectly impacted by

our actions.


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Who are our stakeholders?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.

• Beach-going community: We

communicate with the community via

a variety of different programs and

channels, including public advertising

and awareness campaigns and the

distribution of educational resources.

• Donors: We communicate to our donors,

the Guardians of the Surf, regularly

through the Surf Life Saving Foundation.

Corporate Sector• Corporate Partners: We rely on a

number of corporate partners to fund

the majority of our programs.

• We actively seek new partners to ensure

the long term sustainability of the

movement through association with our

brand and assets.

• SLSA encourages all Australian

corporates to include Surf Life Saving in

their Workplace Giving Program.

Government Sector• Federal Parliamentary Friends of Surf

Life Saving who participate in quarterly

updates outlining key issues and

activities for Surf Life Saving and present

the National Rescue of the Month Awards.

• Australian Government departments

and agencies: We rely on support for

many of our programs from the following

Australian Government departments

and agencies:

• Department of the Prime Minister

and Cabinet.

• Department of Infrastructure and

Regional Development.

• Australian Sports Commission.

• Department of Health.

• Department of Foreign Affairs

and Trade.

• Department of the Environment .

• Tourism Australia

• Other levels of government: Our state

centres have direct relationships with

state governments, while our clubs liaise

with their relevant local government. On

occasion, SLSA will form a relationship

As a charity,

we rely on

the Australian

Government and

our Corporate

Partners and

donors to fund

the majority of

our activities.

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with state and local government on

particular activities, especially when

organising sporting events.

• Parliamentarians: In order to strengthen

our reputation we engage in proactive

advocacy with elected members

of parliament, particularly those

representing coastal seats.

Internal• Staff

• 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 other forums.

FundingAs a charity, we rely on the Australian

Government and our Corporate Partners

and donors to fund the majority of our

activities. 25% of the parent entity’s

funding comes from the Federal

Government. The remaining 75% is

secured via national corporate partners,

licensing and fees for competitions.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation actively

conducts fundraising around Australia on

behalf of SLSA and our state centres while

Surf Life Saving clubs also conduct their

own fundraising activities. To support

their lifesaving activities our state centres

(which 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 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

over 500 separate legal entities, ranging

from state centres, branches, clubs and

support operations. The financial accounts

of these entities, whose relationship with

SLSA Ltd is further described on pages

86-99, 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 24 October, 2014 at 4pm at

SLSA’s Rosebery Office. All SLSA members

are welcome to attend.


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11,711

FIRST AID TREATMENTS

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL

21

1,016,037

RESCUES

MEMBERS

AUSSIESCOM PE TITO R S OVER 1,200 HOURS OF FLYING

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PAG E V IE WS O N BEACHSAFE SITE

1,214,205

MISSIONS

61,946

RECEIVED LIFESAVING

DEVELOPINGNATIONS

AID AND ASSISTANCE

DISTRIBUTED TO SLSSTATES AND CLUBS

$20 MILLION

Highlights

11,711

FIRST AID TREATMENTS

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL

21

1,016,037

RESCUES

MEMBERS

AUSSIESCOM PE TITO R S OVER 1,200 HOURS OF FLYING

980

PAG E V IE WS O N BEACHSAFE SITE

1,214,205

MISSIONS

61,946

RECEIVED LIFESAVING

DEVELOPINGNATIONS

AID AND ASSISTANCE

DISTRIBUTED TO SLSSTATES AND CLUBS

$20 MILLION


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The SLS2020 framework defines the strategic direction for where we, as the total SLS movement, want to be in 2020. It provides a

summary overview of what the SLS movement will look like and what we will be doing in 2020 so that everyone and every entity in SLS is

aligned to a shared goal, working in the same direction and making decisions with a view of positioning the SLS movement in the future.

MissionTo save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

2020 Strategic Intent for SLS

A. Extend lifesaving coverage to match community needs

B. Develop our people C. Ensure the movements long term sustainability

D. Involve all Australians & make a valued contribution to the Australian society

1. We have lowered the per capita coastal drowning rate by 50%

1. Our development and leadership programs are offered internally and externally and are highly valued

1. All SLS clubs receive coordinated support

1. We provide opportunities for all Australians to choose how they can be involved and feel valued for their contribution

2. We are the recognised accreditor of safety and coastal lifesaving services

2. We provide members with a full range of opportunities within SLS

2. The SLS movement operates effectively and as one

2. Over 3 million Australians are engaged with SLS in an ongoing and meaningful way

3. We are rescue ready and integrated into the national, state and local emergency management systems

3. We offer diverse physical recreation and sport pathways

3. We are relevant in the eyes of the community and government

3. We have a massive social impact on our community and are proud to be building greater communities

4. We use effective risk management

4. We deliver efficient and flexible learning opportunities in a time efficient manner

4. We are resilient and sustainable in terms of people and finances

5. We are recognised as the peak advisory body in coastal safety

5. Leadership reflects the diversity of our membership

5. SLS is recognised as a leading agile, adaptive innovator

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2020 Strategic Intent What have we done in 2013-14? What are our priorities in 2014-15?

1. We have lowered

the per capita

coastal drowning

rate by 50%

• Frontline surf lifesavers, lifeguards and support operations

groups performed 11,711 rescues, 31,893 first aid treatments

and 1,016,037 preventative actions.

• Patrolling members completed a total of 1.2 million volunteer

hours on patrol.

• Provided support, through the states, to our frontline

lifesavers, lifeguards and services to reduce coastal drowning.

• Delivered the 2013 National Coastal Safety Report.

• Delivered an annual Australian Lifeguard Magazine.

• Developed the Coastal Safety Hub (to display and enable

graphical consideration of vital drowning prevention

information).

• We minimised the national drowning toll to 84 which is 10

below the five year average.

• Distribute, manage and report on the

Beach Safe Equipment Fund.

• Analysis of drowning data to develop

effective intervention strategies to

reduce death by drowning around our

coastline.

2. We are the

recognised

accreditor of

safety and coastal

lifesaving services

• Continued to develop research project, Rocky Coasts: a

framework for risk assessment in order to reduce drowning.

• Completed a research project with Griffith University titled

Adapt between the flags: enhancing the capacity of Surf Life

Saving Australia to cope with climate change and to leverage

adaptation within coastal communities.

• Delivered the Australian Disaster Forum to coincide with the

United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction at

Questacon, Canberra.

• Delivered the 34th edition of the Public Safety and

Aquatic Rescue training manual for introduction in the

2014/15 season.

• Advocate Surf Life Saving (SLS)

interests to the National Aquatic and

Recreational Signage Style Manual in

partnership with the Australian Water

Safety Council.

3. We are rescue

ready and

integrated into the

national, state and

local emergency

management

systems

• Completed the development of the Tsunami Community

Education Strategy on behalf of the Australian Tsunami

Advisory Group, as part of our contribution to the National

Tsunami Community Education Strategy.

• Continued our representation on groups and international

committees including 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).

• Deliver a comprehensive assessment

analysis to inform the Total Service Plan.

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4. We use effective

risk management

• Created and communicated a framework of risk control

measures for SLSA.

• Established new safety initiatives for surf lifesavers including

compulsory wearing of helmets for surf boat rowers in

certain conditions, the wearing of lifejackets for all IRB

drivers in training and competition and minimum entry

requirements for competitors at The Aussies (Bronze

Medallion and Cert II Public Safety).

• Continued to develop up to date smartphone and android

software for existing risk management and assessment

programs and applications. The Beachsafe app (3.0) was

relaunched in November 2013.

• Continued research and development of an appropriate

standard personal flotation device (PFD) to provide

an appropriate flotation device that meets the needs

of members.

• Continued the development of the personal protective

equipment (PPE) project and determined a number of key

safety initiatives for SLS members throughout lifesaving

practice and competition.

• Through Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW),

continued the development of Project Blueprint - seeing the

coastal public safety risk assessment for every beach and

rock platform in NSW.

• Achieved significant developments in sport risk

management including new smartphone risk applications,

enhanced training and preparation of event volunteers and

officials and the development of new processes and systems

as part of event planning.

• Reviewed SLSA Policy 1.1 and Procedure 1.1 Water Safety to

enhance our risk management practices.

• Our Beachsafe suite of public safety resources logged

1,120,774 unique visitors.

• A comprehensive Compliance Scorecard was introduced for

SLSA and subsidiaries.

• Revised and updated the risk management policy and risk

management procedures and framework.

• Ongoing representation to Australian

Standards Committee regarding

Under 50 buoyancy aids standard.

• Review safety initiatives introduced in

2013/14.

• Present comprehensive response to

Coronial Inquest from 2012 Australian

Surf Life Saving Championships.

• Implement new safety measures

recommended by PFD trial.


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5. We are recognised

as the peak

advisory body in

coastal safety

• Provided lifesaving aid and assistance in 21

developing nations.

• Continued ACFID and AusAID accreditation processes.

• SLSA President Graham Ford continued in his term

as the World President of the International Lifesaving

Federation (ILS).

• Completed the RIPSAFE research project and presented

findings at the 3rd International Rip Current Symposium,

winning the Best Presentation award.

• Held a Rip Current Forum with the water safety industry to

discuss the outcomes of the RIPSAFE project and develop a

long term strategy for rip current safety education.

• Delivered the first National Coastal Safety Survey that will

provide an ongoing analysis of the community’s participation

in aquatic activities, as well as attitudes, comprehension and

adherence to coastal safety concepts.

• Established a project to deliver a dynamic surf hazard rating

system for Australian beaches to enable individuals to

manage their own risk exposure when visiting the coast.

• Consolidate and communicate

amendments to the Water Safety Policy.

B. Develop our people


1. Our development

and leadership

programs are

offered internally

and externally and

are highly valued

• Delivered a successful National Leadership College in

Sydney in February 2014.

• Delivered a successful Leaders Masterclass in Victoria in

May 2014.

• Continued participation, facilitation and support of the

AEMVF Young Leaders Emergency Services Forum and the

AEMVF Volunteer Leadership Programs.

• Continue to grow SLS membership

and participation.

• Develop a SLS leadership pathway

and alumni.

2. We provide

members with

a full range of

opportunities

within SLS

• Continued the implementation of the “As One” Change

Management Plan - a Workforce Transition Plan.

• Developed the team managers education framework into

different online courses for each layer of the framework.

• Updated the Harassment and Bullying policies following

changes to the Fair Work Act 2009.

• Maintain and enhance the SLS awards

and recognition program.

• Finalise the Workforce Transition Plan.

• Implement AVETMISS compliance

requirements across education

programs.

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B. Develop our people


3. We offer diverse

physical recreation

and sport pathways

• The Australian Life Saving Team enjoyed strong success

winning the 2013 International Surf Rescue Challenge in

Japan in September 2013 and then continued its rebuilding

progress with a victory at the 2013 German Cup in

November 2013.

• For the first time women were eligible to compete in the long

course race format at the Schick Hydro Coolangatta Gold

2013 and were awarded equal prize money with their male

counterparts. First prize was $25,000.

• Delivery continued of the Rescue 2014 campaign, ‘On the

Road to France.’

• Re-development of the sport consultative model which saw

the former Sport Standing Committee (SSC) disbanded and

replaced with a Board Appointed Chair of Sport (Mr Dick

Bignold) supported by eight national sport advisors.

• Implementation of the new National Coach Accreditation

System commenced with national train the trainer

workshops attended by all states in June 2014 for Foundation

Coach and Development Coach courses.

• Delivered two national sport workshops which were

attended by national sport advisors, state sport directors,

state sport managers and SLSA management.

• Success for the official Australian Life

Saving Team, regaining the World

Lifesaving title at Rescue 2014 in

France in September, 2014.

• Successful implementation and

subsequent review of the inaugural

Youth Championships at The Aussies.

• Successful implementation and

subsequent review of the revised

Interstate Championships format.

• Archive all Australian Sports

Commission metrics in respect of

Participation and High Performance.

4. We deliver efficient

and flexible learning

opportunities in

a time efficient

manner

• Developed an eLearning Strategy, procedures and

guidelines for use across national eLearning

platform continued.

• Developed an online Bronze Medallion course.

• Established the preferred SLSA culture and values through

a series of workshops at both SLSA and the Surf Life

Saving Foundation.

• Develop an SLS education pathway

with alignment between SLSA and

state/territory bodies.

• Represent SLS interest in Vocational

Education and Training (VET) forums.

5. Leadership reflects

the diversity of our

membership

• SLSA delivered a National Awards of Excellence on Saturday

26 October, 2013 in Sydney.

• Launched a quarterly National Rescue of the Month award

presentation as part of our Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life

Saving initiative.


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C. Ensure the movements long term sustainability


1. All SLS clubs

receive coordinated

support

• Continued to provide new and enhanced IT systems to

the frontline to enable our members and clubs to operate

efficiently and to reduce paperwork.

• Facilitated the BRP gear and equipment grant through which

BRP donated $360,000 worth of lifesaving equipment to

34 SLS Clubs and affiliated services around Australia at a

subsidised cost.

• The Federal Government committed to an election funding

promise of $15 million for Australia’s peak water safety

agencies as part of its policy to reduce drowning across

Australia. This equates to an average $5,000 each year for

five years or $25,000 for SLS clubs across Australia.

• Analysed research undertaken by Griffith University

throughout the year, ‘Adapt between the flags: Enhancing

capacity to cope with climate change and to leverage

adaptation’, which will provide important information and

direction for clubs subjected to extreme weather events and

climate.

• Patrol uniforms to the value of $300,000 were provided to

SLS clubs.

• Review processes and policies in

respect of Gear and Equipment.

2. The SLS

movement

operates effectively

and as one

• The Members Portal was launched and 4,680 Portal

accounts were created as at June 30, 2014.

• We deliver a communications calendar in conjunction with

all states.

• A revised Member Advisory Committee structure

was implemented.

• 113,301 Lifesaving Online accounts and 19,114 new

memberships created using Lifesaving Online.

• Develop and implement an Event

Management system that can be used

by all sections of SLS from clubs to the

National Body to run both carnivals

and special events including mass

participation events, such as ocean

swims.

• Conduct a review and scope costs of

short and long term IT infrastructure

needs.

3. We are relevant

in the eyes of the

community and

government

• SLSA maintained its status as a tier one water safety body.

• Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Tony Abbott MP

launched our 2013 National Coastal Safety Report at

Parliament House in Canberra, ACT on Thursday 2

December, 2013.

• We re-launched our Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving

initiative, co-chaired by Sarah Henderson MP and Matt

Thistlethwaite MP, at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.

• Maintain our Quarterly Update for

Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life

Saving.

• Develop strong ties with Federal

Government.

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C. Ensure the movements long term sustainability


4. We are resilient

and sustainable in

terms of people and

finances

• Continued the 18 month roll out of SLSA’s “As One” Change

Management Plan - a workforce transition plan.

• Appointed new organisational structure inclusive of four

General Manager (GM) positions in line with the new

starting structure and functions as per the “As One” Change

Management Plan - a workforce transition plan.

• Reviewed the value proposition for Surf Life Saving

Corporate Partnerships

• Launched a fundraising awareness campaign to position SLS

as top of mind as a cause that needs donations.

• Integrated Surf Life Saving Foundation as a wholly owned

subsidiary of SLSA.

• Introduced a Human Resources scorecard outlining

employee statistics (movements in Full Time Employment),

Workplace Health and Safety checks and monitoring of

any issues, outstanding leave accruals and employee

entitlements, and internal grievances. This report is

monitored on a monthly basis by the Finance, Audit and

Compliance Committee (FACC).

• Developed and implemented a three year business plan

linked to the SLS2020 Strategy that was endorsed by the

SLSA Board.

• Implement SLSA Property Strategy

2014-2018.

• Finalise recommendations from

the Helicopter Operations Review

regarding Southern Region Helicopter

Rescue Service and sale to SLSNSW,

and Northern Region Helicopter Rescue

Service ceasing Helicopter Emergency

Medical Service (HEMS) operations.

• Secure financial support through

engagement of new corporate partners.

• Position Surf Life Saving as top of mind

for community donations.

5. SLS is recognised

as a leading agile,

adaptive innovator

• Continued collaborative research project with UNSW, Rip

Currents: An evidence based approach to safely navigating

the beach’s greatest drowning hazard.

• Develop and communicate key

research findings related to climate

change adaptation.


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D. Involve all Australians & make a valued contribution to the Australian society


1. We provide

opportunities for

all Australians

to choose how

they can be

involved and feel

valued for their

contribution

• Delivered a successful national fundraising event to the wider

Australian community through Boardies Day on Friday 28

March, 2014.

• Supported, through the states, the delivery of a successful

Surf Club Open Day 2013 in NSW and QLD on Sunday 29

September, 2013.

• SLSA’s History Committee continued projects to capture and

commemorate SLS members who served in war as well as the

full collation of Australian Championships results in line with the

upcoming centenaries in 2015 of ANZAC landings at Gallipoli

and surf sports competition.

• Undertook research to understand community drivers for

engagement with Surf Life Saving.

• Create a fundraising and awareness

campaign strategy for 3 - 5 years

that positions SLSA as top of mind

for community engagement and

support.

• Launch the history book, ‘Those

Who Served.’

2. Over 3 million

Australians

are engaged

with SLS in an

ongoing and

meaningful way

• Our Beachsafe website received 1,214,205 page views with 4,017

Beaches’ information viewed.

• We launched a national awareness/fundraising campaign to mark

the first day of summer on 1 December, 2013 which received over

$2.5 million in media exposure.

• Review the Youth Policy

• Implement and monitor impact of

Youth Engagement Program (YEP).

• Participation research conducted

internally and externally with the

aim to grow and enhance the SLS

participation offering.

3. We have a

massive social

impact on our

community and

are proud to be

building greater

communities

• Delivered a highly successful Australian Surf Life Saving

Championships 2014 at Scarborough Beach in Perth, WA where

5,080 members competed supported by 400 volunteers, officials

and SLSA staff.

• Through the UTS research study ‘Attributing the Social

Contribution of Surf Life Saving Australia: Valuing the Social Capital

of an Iconic Institution,’ identified that SLS’s social and human

capital contributes to the wider community through its individual

members and the organisation itself; demonstrating our valuable

role in creating great Australians and building better communities.

• Through our retail program, we donated discontinued stock to

affiliated lifesaving organisations in third world countries to help

them build their respective services.

• Expanded the number of volunteer surf lifesavers in developing

nations through the Australian Volunteers for International

Development (AVID program).

• Obtained results and analysed the report from UTS on

‘Delivering, Identifying and Developing Social Inclusiveness

through Surf Life Saving.’

• Implemented ‘The Aussies Review’ to bring our national movement

and the community together in a safe and spirited celebration of

the best of our lifesaving traditions, culture and sport.

• Finalise and communicate the

social impact research.

• Conduct an organisation wide audit

of child safe practices and review all

related policies.

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Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd2 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 Change %1

Revenue - sponsorships & grants ($,000) 19,121 19,794 19,536 19,395 -0.72%

Revenue - total consolidated entity ($,000) 33,504 36,459 37,340 69,599 75.68%

Expenditure - total consolidated entity 33,250 35,899 37,023 68,364 84.65%

FTE employees - parent entity (i.e SLSA) 44 47.6 40.3 41 1.74%

Surf Life Saving in Australia

Membership

Number of male members 89,357 93,377 93,249 94,039 0.85%

Number of female members 69,449 72,473 73,674 74,581 1.23%

Total membership 158,806 165,850 166,923 168,622 1.02%

Number of Surf Life Saving clubs 310 310 311 311 0.00%

Lifesaving

Rescues performed by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations 12,042 12,610 8,048 8,572 6.5%

Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards3 2,394 2,818 3,485 3,139 -9.9%

First aid administered by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations 45,860 17,652 34,097 13,947 -59%

First aid administered by ALS lifeguards3 21,659 17,326 30,548 17,946 -41.3%

Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations 247,102 298,866 284,013 321,838 13.32%

Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards3 486,614 629,712 621,561 694,199 11.69%

Education

Number of Cert II Public Safety qualifications issued (Bronze Medallion) 8,830 8,333 7,404 8,082 8.39%

% of junior members receiving SLSA awards 49% 66% 71% 77% 8.45%

Sport

Number of competitors at The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2014

6,717 6,525 6,518 5,080 -22.06%

Number of competitors at Schick Hydro Coolangatta Gold 2013 543 502 529 609 15.12%

Number of accredited officials 3,161 3,478 3,761 2,911 -22.6%

Number of accredited coaches 2,701 2,790 2,817 2,810 -0.25%

Community

Number of Guardians of the Surf (Donors) 47,952 48,500 50,705 55,634 9.72%

Index1 Indicates the percentage change from 2012/13 to 2013/142 Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue service3 Refers to services provided by SLS managed Australian Lifeguard Services


020President & CEO’s Report

I t is with great pride that we present the

2013/14 Annual Report of Australia’s

peak coastal water safety body, Surf

Life Saving Australia (SLSA).

SLSA is an iconic Australian organisation

of which we are justly proud. Our purpose

is to save lives, create great Australians

and build better communities. As such, we

are always striving to improve the services

we deliver.

In 2013/14:

• Our frontline surf lifesavers, lifeguards

and support operations groups

performed 11,711 rescues, 31,893

first aid treatments and 1,016,037

preventative actions.

• We increased total membership

numbers by 1% to a total of 168,622.

• Our patrolling members completed

a total of 1.2 million volunteer hours

on patrol.

• We distributed $20million to Surf Life

Saving states and clubs from the Surf

Life Saving Foundation ($11m), Federal

Government ($6.6m) and commercial

activities ($2.4m).

The safety of the public, and our members,

remains first and foremost, and our safety

initiatives were a key priority in 2013/14.

We continued extensive research and

development of an appropriate standard

personal flotation device (PFD) that

meets the needs of members in lifesaving

and competition.

We continued the development of the

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

project and implemented a number of

key safety initiatives for Surf Life Saving

members throughout lifesaving practice

and competition.

Our team worked with Standards

Australia and independent experts to

implement changes that put the safety

of our members and the public as the

highest priority.

During the year we mandated helmets for

IRB patients in IRB training and competition.

We also introduced helmets for use in surf

boat rowing and life jackets for IRB training,

competition and lifesaving operations to be

implemented from 1st October 2014.

We resolved that all competitors at the

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

must hold a Bronze Medallion with

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic

Rescue) to participate from 2015 onwards.

We have also separated the U15 age

group category from the Australian Surf

Life Saving Championships to participate

in a youth championship prior to the

Open Championships.

During this past year, we successfully

implemented all of the projects outlined in

the first 12 months of the “As One” Change

Management Plan - a Workforce Transition

(18 month) plan. We will continue to roll out

steps in the “As One” Plan in 2014/15.

We re-launched our Parliamentary

Friends of Surf Life Saving initiative, co-

chaired by Sarah Henderson MP and Matt

Thistlethwaite MP, at Parliament House in

Canberra, ACT in December 2013.

As part of the Parliamentary Friends

of Surf Life Saving events, we profile and

Our patrolling

members

completed

a total of 1.2

million volunteer

hours on patrol.


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award our National Rescue of the Month

winners, a program that recognises

national excellence in lifesaving and

rescues. This program was launched at the

Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving in

February 2014.

The Prime Minister of Australia The Hon.

Tony Abbott MP launched the National

Coastal Safety Report at Parliament House

in December 2013.

We completed the 34th edition of the

Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training

manual, which reflects our commitment

to Surf Life Saving training techniques.

Thank you to all who contributed to

its development.

Other key milestones included our

completion of the Tsunami Community

Education Strategy, our contribution to

National Tsunami Community Education

Strategy on behalf of the Australian

Tsunami Advisory Group.

In October 2013, we launched our

systematic online Members Portal to

streamline communications to our

members. We will continue to improve

this communication system over the next

12 months.

We also delivered a highly successful

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

2014 at Scarborough Beach (Perth, WA)

with over 5,000 members competing,

supported by almost 400 volunteers,

officials and SLSA staff. We also continued

our Rescue 2014 campaign, ‘On the Road

to France,’ supporting our Australian Life

Saving Team who will compete at the

Lifesaving World Championships in France

in September 2014.

We would like to take this opportunity

to thank and acknowledge the following

directors; Michael Crismale, Bob Creek,

Kevin Larkins, Mark Fife OAM and Rick

Wright OAM who have retired from the

SLSA Board and thank them for their

positive contribution to SLSA.

We also thank all of the members of

the SLSA Board and subsidiaries for their

positive commitment, contribution and

high levels of performance.

The strength of SLSA is due to the hard

work and dedication of our volunteers

who are supported by our directors, staff,

officers and committees as well as our

states, branches and clubs.

While this year has presented some

challenges, we are proud to have reached

a number of milestones, and thank our

members for their ongoing support, in

our mission to save lives, create great

Australians and build better communities.

Key Dates

2013

18 - 21 Jul National Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships (Mindil Beach Darwin, NT)

16 - 18 Aug National Pool Rescue Championships (Brisbane, QLD)

14 - 15 Sept 2013/14 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Trials (Salt Beach, QLD)

29 Sept Surf Club Open Day (NSW, QLD)

14 Oct Australian Disaster Forum (Canberra, ACT)

18 Oct SLSF AGM

19 - 20 Oct Schick Hydro Coolangatta Gold 2013 (Coolangatta Beach, QLD)

20 - 22 Oct International Water Safety Conference (Potsdam, Germany)

26 Oct SLSA AGM

26 Oct National Awards of Excellence (Sydney, NSW)

5 - 9 Dec AEMVF/AEMI Volunteer Leadership Program

1 Dec National Summer Fundraising Campaign launch

2 Dec 2013 National Coastal Safety Report launched by Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Tony Abbott MP

2014

23 - 24 Jan Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships (Sydney, NSW)

2 - 8 Feb National Leadership College (Sydney, NSW)

8 Feb Trans-Tasman Test Match for Surf Boats (Stockton, NSW)

13 Feb Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving re-launch (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)

28 Mar Boardies Day (national fundraising day)

31 Mar - 6 Apr

Australian & Masters Surf Life Saving Championships (Scarborough Beach, WA)

3 Apr Annual Life Members Dinner

29 May - 1 Jun

National Leaders’ Masterclass (Mt Macedon, VIC)

15 May Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)

12 - 15 Jun Gatorade Clash of the Paddles (Hamilton Island, QLD)

Graham Ford

President SLSA

Greg Nance

Chief Executive Officer

Section 02

Surf Life Saving Australia Operations

Section 2 Surf Life Saving Australia Operations

025Capacity & Capability

OverviewThe newly formed Capacity and Capability

portfolio is responsible for Coastal Risk and

Safety, Lifesaving operations, Surf Sports,

Research and Education and Development.

In 2013/14, as a part of the SLSA change

management program, we combined the

previously distinct units into an aligned

Capacity and Capability portfolio in order

to deliver an integrated service. This was to

ensure that we are as effective and efficient

as possible in delivering to our mandate,

which spreads across all four pillars of the

SLS2020 vision.

Our deliverables include development

of best practice policies to save lives, the

quality of national public coastal safety

education and operations, management

of member development programs,

development of consistent and relevant

educational resources and practices,

and enhancement of the participation,

development and performance of athletes,

coaches and officials through national

sports operations, events and resources.

Coastal Risk and SafetyOver the 2013/14 summer, our surf

lifesavers and Australian Lifeguard

Service (ALS) lifeguards delivered a vital

emergency service to the Australian

community. Our impact in reducing

drowning and reducing injury has been

enormous with over 11,700 rescues, 31,000

first aids and 1,000,000 preventative

actions. This work is keeping us on track

to achieving our goal of 50% reduction in

drowning by 2020, though we must remain

vigilant to our goal, maintain our high

levels of service and relentlessly innovate

to ensure we succeed.

With the support of the Australian

Government, SLSA continues to be

empowered to deliver an annual work plan

strategically designed to fulfil our parent

body responsibilities to the Surf Life Saving

movement, and peak body responsibilities

for the industry and the Australian

community. The Government reinforced

it’s commitment to reducing drowning by

granting an additional $10 million to SLSA

under the Beach Drowning Black Spot Risk

Reduction Program and the Beach Safety

Equipment Fund.

In 2013/14, the Total Service Plan

remained at the foundation of our

drowning prevention strategy. It focusses

on delivering lifesaving services to meet

community needs, ensuring safety is

paramount, enhancing innovation within

Surf Life Saving and making certain our

movement operates efficiently. This

year the Plan underwent a review, and

it’s now part of an important process

underpinning all of our drowning

prevention decisions at SLSA. Embodied

in a Coastal Safety Hub at SLSA designed

to display and consider key information,

and enhanced through new elements

such as the annual National Coastal

Safety Survey, the Total Service Plan will

continue to inform the next generation of

innovation in drowning prevention.

Our impact in

reducing drowning

and reducing injury

has been enormous

with over 11,700

rescues, 31,000 first

aids and 1,000,000

preventative actions.


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We continued to research the hazards

and conditions that present risks to the

public, our membership and employees

alike. All fieldwork was completed for

the Rip Current Swimmer and Floater

Experiment (RIPSAFE) Research Project

with the University of New South Wales,

Sydney University and the United States

Naval Postgraduate Institute supported

by an Australian Research Council

Linkage Grant. The Research Team is

now publishing findings across a range

of journals. This critical research has

delivered valuable insights to assist our

understanding of rip current behaviour.

The findings have been incorporated into

the 34th edition of the Public Safety and

Aquatic Rescue training manual to be

released for the 2014/15 season.

Safety is paramount across our

operations, and we are committed to the

safety and wellbeing of our members.

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

project has continued with ground-

breaking research being delivered into

low-buoyancy lifejackets that enable

lifesavers to complete necessary tasks

but provide additional security and

flotation if necessary. This research has

broad implications for coastal safety and

has been incorporated into the ongoing

revision of the Australian Standard for

Personal Flotation Devices.

Consistent with this commitment to

safety, SLSA determined that lifejackets

must be worn during all IRB operations

from 1 October, 2014. This is a significant

decision that ensures surf lifesavers, as role

models for the community, are displaying

best practice in vessel operation.

Lifejackets are not worn in almost all

coastal boating drowning incidents, and

increasing their wear is critical to achieving

our goal of reducing drowning.

A number of key operational projects

commenced in 2013/14 to review

and enhance efficiency across the

organisation including the Surfcom

Review, Data Management Analysis,

Lifesaving Services Capability Analysis,

the Gear and Equipment Certification

and Compliance Program Review, and

the Policy and Procedure reviews. These

projects are designed to deliver clear

understanding of the issues facing the

movement, and develop simple solutions

to minimise administrative burdens on

the membership.

Collaboration, partnerships and

engagement with our broad range

of stakeholders remained critical to

underpinning SLSA’s holistic approach

to drowning prevention. We are pleased

to report that this year SLSA was granted

associate membership to the Australian

Fire and Emergency Services Council

(AFAC). Established as the peak body

for Australasian fire, land management

and emergency services, AFAC creates

synergies across the industry and provides

a valuable forum for SLSA to identify best

practice and collaboratively find solutions

to common problems faced by other

emergency services.

Finally, we would like to extend our

thanks and gratitude to all our stakeholders

and partners who have helped us achieve

our goals over the past year, particularly

the Australian Government, the Lifesaving

Member Advisory Committee, Lifesaving

Management Committee, Working Groups

and Technical Advisors, members and

staff across the country, and also industry

and corporate partners. Together we can

achieve our goal of a 50% reduction in

coastal drowning by 2020, by saving lives,

creating great Australians and building

better communities.

Development & Education Development Membership during the 2013/14 season

remained steady with an increase of 1%

bringing our membership to a total of

168,622.

SLSA’s role and ability in both engaging

and developing youth was demonstrated

through our membership figures with

46.5% (78,490) of our members under the

age of 18 years.

Of our members, 61,946 (36.7%), are

junior activities members (5-13 years).

These members are engaged in nipper

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programs that develop personal, lifesaving

and competition skills in a fun and safe

aquatic environment.

In 2013/14, SLSA’s leadership programs

continued to strengthen, develop and

improve. Both the Leadership College and

Leaders Masterclass successfully engaged

the members involved and inspired them

to act.

In addition to internal programs, our

engagement in broader community

emergency management leadership

programs continued to expand through

the participation, facilitation and support

of the AEMVF Young Leaders Emergency

Services Forum and the AEMVF Volunteer

Leadership Programs, both delivered by

the Australian Emergency Management

Institute (AEMI).

The National Awards of Excellence was

delivered as a successful standalone event

in October 2013, both celebrating and

recognising the outstanding achievements

of our members (please see page 106

for 2013 winners list). The evening

acknowledged the accomplishments of

our members through the presentation of

National Recognition Awards, Honours,

Hall of Fame and Meritorious Awards.

EducationThe focus in 2013/14 was the development

of the 34th edition of the Public Safety and

Aquatic Rescue training manual, ready for

release in the 2014/15 season. This involved

a number of volunteers and staff and our

thanks are extended to everyone involved.

With the move towards a more

streamlined approach to education

across the portfolios of Coastal Safety,

Sport and Development, we are confident

that this will result in consistently high

quality training and assessment resources

and practices.

168,622Surf Life Saving members

46.5%of our members are under the age of 18 years

36.7%are junior activities members (5-13 years) engaged in nipper programs

2,180accredited Surf Life Saving coaches

2,911accredited surf officials


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Surf Sports2013/14 was a time of positive activity

for sport at SLSA. It is important to

acknowledge the superb support offered

by the many volunteers who make our sport

happen. Thank you to our officials, coaches,

team managers and those who have

supported our sport development projects

on committees and working groups. In

particular we recognise the outstanding

contribution of the National Sport Advisors

who were appointed early in 2014 and have

worked hard to enhance our sport for the

future benefit of our members.

ParticipationThis past year, we reviewed SLSA’s

participation strategy to ensure we have

a clear purpose in driving participation

projects and associated targets, and

also align our strategy to the Australian

Sports Commission’s (ASC) approach in

growing and retaining participation in

sport and physical activity. A number of

major research projects were completed

to ensure factors that trigger entry and

retention into Surf Life Saving participation

products are recognised, and appropriate

enhancements are made to existing

models. This important piece of work

will continue through 2014/2015 and

will unearth opportunities to consider

additional participation models or

products not currently provided.

Sport Education – People DevelopmentA number of enhancements were made

to SLSA’s sport education environment

during 2013/14 following various evidence

based reviews that were undertaken.

Highlights from the year included:

• Curriculum developed to support the

new National Coach Accreditation

System (NCAS) which gained

endorsement by the ASC.

• Production of the Foundation and

Development coaching courses

which include a combination of online

eLearning modules, online resource

library of print, audio and video

resources and practical discipline

specific workshops.

• A National Officiating Accreditation

System (NOAS) review was completed

and the first meeting of the solutions

phase was conducted, with the project

working group in October 2013. A

number of state sport development

initiatives were supported, designed to

build increased capacity and capability

relative to specific state needs including

coaching clinics, sport workshops/

conferences and illicit drugs in sport

education.

• As at 30 June 2014, the total number of

accredited Surf Life Saving coaches was

2,180. The total number of accredited

surf officials was 2,911.

EventsThe national sporting events portfolio

for the 2013/14 year saw strong entries,

growth in participation and strengthened

relationships with event partners.

• The National IRB Championships, 2013

took place at Mindil Beach, Darwin, NT,

in July 2013.

• The National Pool Rescue

Championships were held in August,

2013 at the Sleeman Complex, Brisbane.

• The Schick Hydro Coolangatta Gold

2013 attracted 609 competitors over the

long and short courses, individuals and

team categories.

• The National Interstate Championships

were held in January, 2014 in NSW

at the Ryde Aquatic Centre and

Newport Beach.

• The Australian Surf Life Saving

Championships were held in April, 2014

at Scarborough Beach, WA.

• The Gatorade Clash of the Paddles was

run over four exciting days at Hamilton

Island, QLD in conjunction with

Hamilton Island Events and Australian

Outrigging Canoe Association

(AOCRA), in June 2014.

• In collaboration with Kellogg’s Australia,

we delivered another successful

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and

IronWoman Series with Shannon

Eckstein and Courtney Hancock being

crowned the Series Champions. 93

athletes attended the series trial at

Salt Beach on the Tweed Coast in

September, 2013 and competed for four

series positions.

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High Performance:The Next Wave – SLSA Olympic Pathway Program2013/14 was another successful year for

SLSA’s Olympic pathway program known

as ‘The Next Wave’.

Highlights from 2013/14 included:

• Redevelopment of the Open

Water Swimming pathway model

in collaboration with Swimming

Australia which will give talented SLSA

members the opportunity to enter a

structured pathway to support their

Olympic aspirations

• In 2013 there was a requirement

from within the Australian Canoeing

partnership to develop activities to

deliver more quality female athletes and

200m paddlers into the athlete pathway.

November 2013 saw the first ‘all-female’

clinic delivered at Terrigal SLSC with

the attendance of 24 female paddlers.

In total nine clinics were delivered by

Jim Walker, on behalf of SLSA, across

Australia throughout 2013/14

• 47 surf boat coaches attended a rowing

technical workshop facilitated by

seven time Olympic coaching veteran

Tim McLaren.

The Winning Edge - SLSA High Performance ProgramSLSA was successful in gaining financial

support from the ASC for the next World

Championship cycle. Under SLSA’s High

Performance ‘Winning Edge’ strategy,

the National High Performance program

is geared towards success at the biannual

Lifesaving World Championships. A key

component of this was appointing a head

coach, Danny Short, who, with the support

of SLSA management, is responsible

for the implementation of the world

championship strategy.

As part of developing a winning culture

and a pathway for our membership,

significant gains were made in developing

a new identify for the Australian

Life Saving Team. 2013/14 saw the

introduction of the new Australian

Life Saving Team brand. This brand

formally recognises SLSA and RSSLA as

joint entities in international lifesaving

competition and equips the Australian

Life Saving Team with a recognised logo

at international and domestic events and

associated media activations.

International CompetitionAustralia had a successful year on the

international stage, winning all three

major events on the 2013/14 calendar.

The International Surf Rescue Challenge

in Japan saw victories to both the

Australian Life Saving Team and the

Australian Youth (Under 20) Life Saving

Team. In November 2013, the Australian

Life Saving Team competed in the German

Cup, a pool lifesaving event that Australia

has never won. The welcoming of 2012

London Olympic Games swimmer, Ryan

Napoleon, along with a world record

breaking swim by Pamela Hendry and

the extraordinary efforts by the rest of

the team, saw Australia create history by

finishing first overall.

The third event of the year was in

Stockton, Newcastle, NSW where the

Australian Surf Boat Team competed in the

Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Test Series. Both

the men’s and women’s crews performed

brilliantly clean sweeping the New Zealand

crews in an excellent display of high

performance surf boat racing.

Australia had a

successful year on

the international

stage, winning all

three major events

on the 2013/14

calendar.

Kitty Chiller

General Manager, Capacity and Capability


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National Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships (IRB) 2013Mindil Beach, Darwin, NT, 18-21 July, 2013

Event First Pointscore Second Pointscore Third Pointscore

Interstate Comp QLD 59 NSW 49 VIC 47

National Championships North Burleigh 37 South Maroubra 24 Kurrawa 23

National Pool Rescue Championships 2013Sleeman Sports Complex, Brisbane, QLD, 16-18 August, 2013

First Pointscore Second Pointscore Third Pointscore

Terrigal 321 Maroochydoore 314 Northcliffe 268

Schick Hydro Coolangatta Gold 2013Gold Coast, QLD, 19-20 October, 2013

Category First Time Second Time Third Time

Open Men - Long Course Alistair Day 3:54:40 Nathan Smith 4:01:13 Josh Minogue 4:01:37

Open Women - Long Course Elizabeth Pluimers 4:19:39 Brodie Moir 4:27:07 Courtney Hancock 4:28:27

Open Men - Short Course Kendrick Louis 3:11:20 Pierce Leonard 3:14:32 Bradley Doughan 3:37:53

Open Women - Short Course Alyssa Bull 3:32:01 Jess Suriano 3:35:44 Olivia Hall 3:47:53

U19 Men - Short Course Lindsey Lawry 3:15:54 Max Brooks 3:17:21 Alex Wright 3:17:55

U19 Women - Short Course Peggy Harris 3:44:08 Georgina McDermott 3:45:15 Karlee Nurthen 3:48:07

Masters Men 30-39 - Long Course Brent McKinnon 4:31:34 Tim Jennett 4:36:31 Boyd Conrick 4:36:46

Masters Men 40-49 - Long Course Ashley Massie 4:40:26 Glenn Clatwworthy 4:42:50 Dean Hyland 4:43:29

Masters Men 50+ - Short Course Glen Lawrence 3:44:19 Kim Harker 3:48:54 David O’Grady 4:01:21

Masters Women 30-39 - Short Course Tamiel Benjamin 4:14:02 Paula Stone 4:19:44 Fiona Day 5:17:36

Masters Women 40-49 - Short Course Kylie Zikarsky 4:05:29 Heli Murray 4:10:43 Jodi Kappler 4:51:37

Men’s Relay- Long Course The Z Chills 3:56:06 Redhead 3:58:40 Pair of Fives 3:58:49

Mixed Relay - Long Course Three Men and a Lady 4:12:33 Delta 6 4:30:58 Coffs Force 4:34:02

U19 Men’s Teams - Short Course Slippy and the Fat Whale 3:20:48 Fat Whale Fins 3:21:54 Alex Black 3:23:11

Under 19 Mixed Teams - Short Course Team Elouera 3:35:41 Choose Life 3:50:37

Open Women’s Teams - Short Course Maroochydore Swans 3:28:28 Team Kozii 3:34:20 AMPD 3:34:53

U19 Women’s Teams - Short Course Maroochydore Cygnets 3:43:51 #NCChargettes 3:57:03 Currumbin Girls 3:58:44

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National Interstate Championships 2014Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, NSW and Newport Beach, NSW, 23-24 January, 2014

First Pointscore Second Pointscore Third Pointscore

Overall Pointscore QLD 833 NSW 824 WA 564

Handicap Pointscore WA 887.5 QLD 853.1 TAS 848.6

Pool Rescue Trophy NSW 341 QLD 340 WA 215

Ocean Trophy QLD 493 NSW 483 WA 349

Club Points

Opens Pointscore

1 Northcliffe SLSC 481

2 Manly LSC 181

3 Mooloolaba SLSC 164

4 Newport SLSC 150

5 Currumbin SLSC 124

6 Alexandra Headland SLSC 120

7 City of Perth SLSC 101

8 Maroochydore SLSC 93

9 North Cronulla SLSC 91

10 Swansea Belmont SLSC 79

Club Points

Masters Pointscore

1 Northcliffe SLSC 206

2 Noosa Heads SLSC 177

3 Queenscliff SLSC 171

4 City of Perth SLSC 170

5 Trigg Island SLSC 165

6 Sorrento SLSC, WA 153

7 Scarboro SLSC 112

8 Cottesloe SLSC 108

9 Byron Bay SLSC 107

10 Coogee SLSC, NSW 103

Club Points

Handicap Pointscore

1 Northcliffe 481

2 Newport 416

3 Queenscliff 370.5

4 Currumbin 366.3

5 City of Perth 360.8

6 Swansea Belmont 355.5

7 Henensburgh-Stanwell Park 354.3

8 North Cottesloe 352

9 Redhead 351.8

10 Trigg Island 349.9

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2014Scarborough Beach, Perth, WA, 31 March - 6 April, 2014


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International Surf Rescue ChallengeOnjuku Beach, Chiba, Japan, September, 2013

Australian U20 Development Team

Place Country

First Australia

Second New Zealand

Third Japan

Name Club

Elyssia Gasparotto Terrigal

Emma Dick Mermaid Beach

Gabrielle Murphy City of Perth

Maddy Anne Dunn Mooloolaba

Miranda Davies Currumbin

Tiarrn Raymond Mooloolaba

Jackson Symonds Sorrento - WA

Isak Costello Redhead

Luke Cuff Kurrawa

Stefaan Demopoulos Northcliffe

William Bain Mooloolaba

Phil Clayton Head Coach - Kurrawa

Martin Lynch Beach Coach - Newport

Stephen Fry Team Manager - BMD Northcliffe

Troy Eady Physiotherapist – Byron Bay

International Surf Rescue ChallengeOnjuku Beach, Chiba, Japan, September, 2013

Australian Life Saving Team

Place Country

First Australia

Second New Zealand

Third Japan

Fourth Canada

Fifth USA

Sixth Korea

Seventh Hong Kong

Name Club

Shannon Eckstein (c) Northcliffe

Kendrick Louis Newport

Dean Scarff Collaroy

Jake Lynch Newport

Lachlan Tame Avoca Beach

Tim Schofield Terrigal

Dev Lahey Northcliffe

Kristyl Smith Northcliffe

Rachelle King Terrigal

Naomi Flood Manly

Miranda Bell Northcliffe

Melissa Howard Kurrawa

Eliza Smith Northcliffe

Danny Short Head Coach - Maroochydore

Martin Lynch Beach Coach - Newport

Keith Caldwell Team Manager - Bulli

Troy Eady Physiotherapist - Byron Bay

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German CupWarendorff, Germany, November, 2013

Australian Life Saving Team

Place Country

First Australia

Second Germany

Third Italy

Name Club

Andrew Bowden (c) Bronte/The Hills RLSSA

Sam Bell Maroochydore/Port Hacking Life Guards

Tim Schofield Terrigal/The Hills RLSSA

Matt Davis Moore Park

Ryan Napoleon Northcliffe

Pamela Hendry Maroochydore/Port Hacking Life Guards

Rachelle King Terrigal/The Hills RLSSA

Mariah Jones Tweed Heads Coolangatta

Christina Ruiz Northcliffe

Danny Short Head Coach - Maroochydore

Wade Sinclair Ass. Coach/Team Manager - Picnic Bay

Nick Marshall Physiotherapist - Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park

Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Test SeriesStockton Beach, Newcastle, January, 2014

Australian Surf Boat Team

Place Country

First Australia

Second New Zealand

Name Club

Don McManus Bilgola

Anthony O’Toole Bilgola

Jarrad King Bilgola

Mitch Foran Bilgola

Brendan Murray Bilgola

Bruce Zillman Tugun

Sascha Lahey Tugun

Lisa Webber Tugun

Genevieve Bassingthwaighte Tugun

Marianne Bassingthwaighte Tugun

Mick Lang Team Manager - Tacking Point


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Overview The Communications and Business

Development portfolio is responsible for

corporate and commercial partnerships,

communications and public relations,

national marketing and brand

guardianship, licensing and merchandise

programs and our fundraising arm, the

Surf Life Saving Foundation (see page 51).

Our aim is to ensure the long term

sustainability of the Surf Life Saving

movement. In 2013/14, as a part of the

change management program, we began

our journey to create a solid platform

to deliver long term value. Our focus

is to achieve greater corporate and

community engagement. We delivered

positive revenue results but we need

more to continue to achieve our mission

of saving lives, creating great Australians

and building better communities. We are

iconically Australian and are born of a can

do attitude. We are eternally optimistic

and we are proud of our activities, partners

and results.

Corporate PartnershipsSLSA forms partnerships that deliver

strategic alignment and shared community

value. The relationships we have with

our Corporate Partners are not just

sponsorships – they are true partnerships

which we hold in high esteem.

We have reviewed our value proposition

and have worked harder to better identify

and position our assets to existing and

new partners to ensure the long term

sustainability of the movement. We have

a wealth of opportunity for partners and

we have worked with them to renew their

engagement with us. We are proud to

renew Major Partner Westpac Banking

Corporation and are excited to be seeking

new Major Partners to support the

movement.

One of the measures of our success

is reflected in our long term partners

– Westpac who celebrated 40 years in

October 2013 and DHL and Telstra who

celebrated 10 years over the 13/14 season.

We acknowledge and thank all our

valuable Corporate Partners for their

support. We are incredibly proud of our

partnership portfolio and recognise the

valuable contribution they make to the

organisation. We encourage you to engage

with our National Partners and support

them where best you can.

Communications and Public RelationsWe continued working towards positioning

SLSA, in the eyes of the public, as one of

Australia’s largest volunteer movements

and the peak water safety organisation

whose mission is to save lives, create great

Australians and build better communities.

Key to our communications framework

was to openly communicate our safety

initiatives to members and the general

public, public safety awareness messages

and to confirm our position as a charity that

relies on the support of the community to

help save lives.

This was achieved through a full PR

strategy including social and digital

media, media releases, stakeholder

events and video campaigns. Media

Communications & Business Development

We are iconically

Australian and are

born of a can do

attitude. We are

eternally optimistic

and we are proud of

our activities, partners

and results.


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coverage results included prime time TV,

radio segments, print and online articles

and leverage through SLSA owned digital

and social channels.

We worked on a number of PR and

stakeholder events including the re-

invigoration of Parliamentary Friends of

Surf Life Saving, launched in December

2013. We now host a quarterly event

at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT,

co-chaired by Federal Members, Sarah

Henderson MP and Matt Thistlethwaite

MP. At each event, SLSA awards National

Rescue of the Month winners (see

page 108).

SLSA’s 2013 National Coastal Safety

Report was launched at Parliament

House in Canberra, ACT by active Surf

Life Saving member and Prime Minister

of Australia, The Hon. Tony Abbott MP

who re-committed his election funding

promise of $15 million for Australia’s peak

water safety agencies as part of its policy

to reduce drowning across Australia. This

equates to an average of $5,000 each year

for five years for Surf Life Saving clubs

across Australia.

Communicating our coastal safety and

education message to the public remained

a primary communications objective

through tools including the Beachsafe

smartphone app, now with 147,000 users

(658,805 unique visitors for html version),

rip current awareness activities and school

beach safe activities delivered through the

SLS State bodies.

Internal communications with our

membership remains paramount. The

launch of the Members Portal in 2013 aims

to streamline all internal communications

into a one-stop-shop, easily accessible

and user friendly for our members. We

encouraged all members to keep their

details on SurfGuard up-to-date to ensure

smooth and current information exchange.

We continued, and will continue, to grow

our digital and social media footprint. An

outline as at 30 June 2014 is below:

• Our website sls.com.au attracts an

average of 30,000 unique visits

per month.

• Our Members Portal now has 4,600 users.

• Our official Facebook Page has 28,200

likes.

• We have 6,300 Twitter followers.

• We have 2,964 followers on our official

Instagram Profile.

• We have 893 subscribers to our YouTube

Channel.

Digital communications to members

and stakeholders was managed entirely

in-house including monthly Surfline

e-newsletter to over 90,000 members.

In September 2013, we launched a new

monthly eDM, On Patrol with Graham

Ford, SLSA President. Ensure your email

details are current to receive these

communications!

SLSA received

over $2.5million

worth of media

exposure

which was a

21% increase

compared to the

previous year.



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Marketing & Brand Surf Life Saving is one of Australia’s most

iconic and loved brands. It’s a name

everyone knows. Trusted and respected

for over 100 years. Known for the vital role

we play on Australian beaches. But not

everyone truly understands the breadth of

what we do or that with the support from

the Australian community we can do more.

SLSA launched a truly national summer

awareness/fundraising campaign to

showcase the breadth of services we

deliver to the community and that the

Australian community can help us to save

more lives by donating. This campaign was

the first step in establishing a presence for

Surf Life Saving on the community radar as

a charity that needs help.

SLSA received over $2.5million worth of

media exposure which was a 21% increase

compared to the previous year. The

campaign was delivered through TV, radio,

press, outdoor, digital, and social and all

SLS owned communication channels. We

saw an increase in website visitation of

over 1200% and an increase in donations

of 15%.

Additional marketing support was

delivered across a range of national SLSA

programs, events and initiatives with the

focus on confirming our position as the

peak water safety organisation, promoting

a full range of opportunities to members,

enhancing and contemporising our

sporting events and further maximising

the integration of our peak body and

fundraising messaging to engage new and

existing supporters of Surf Life Saving.

Licensing and merchandise Our brand, or intellectual property as it

was formally known, has been built over

100 years of our volunteers saving lives

on and off the beach. It is a truly iconic

Australian brand that is respected and

loved across the country and the world.

Our brand is represented formally by

various logos, and properties such as the

Our digital and social media footprint as at 30 June 2014

30,000unique visits to sls.com.au per month

4,600Members Portal users

28,200Facebook likes

6,300Twitter followers

2,964Instagram followers

893YouTube Channel subscribers

90,000Surfline e-newsletter subscribers

147,000Beachsafe smartphone app downloads


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red and yellow patrol flags, patrol caps,

patrol uniforms, and terms such as ‘Surf

Rescue’, ‘Surf Patrol’ and ‘Nipper’ and

it is our responsibility to ensure its use

is protected.

Surf Life Saving uses these images and

marks in a number of places and in many

important ways. This includes our patrol

uniforms and equipment to designate

official surf lifesavers and property, on

licensed product such as our apparel range

- to let consumers know that they have

purchased official merchandise, and we

allow our corporate partners to use these

properties to show and leverage their

association with Surf Life Saving.

SLSA offers a member store which

delivers a range of essential first aid and

rescue equipment from our preferred

suppliers/manufacturers to offer

competitive pricing on equipment that

meets our high standards. This service

ensures our volunteer members can be

confident they are using high quality,

durable and reliable equipment as they

perform their essential rescue services and

related activities across Australia’s beaches.

We are pleased to donate discontinued

stock to affiliated lifesaving organisations

in third world countries to help them with

building their respective services.

Licensing activities have been reviewed

in conjunction with our licensing partners

Velocity Brand Management to ensure the

brand is used to support Surf Life Saving’s

position as a loved and trusted brand. The

retail and licensing market has struggled in

tight financial times however we continue

to target this area for growth.

We are pleased to

donate discontinued

stock to affiliated

lifesaving

organisations in third

world countries to help

them with building

their respective

services.

Melissa King

General Manager, Communications and

Business Development



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Event Partners

Major Partners

Government Partners

Partners

Supporters

Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2013-14

Partnerships


041Corporate Services

OverviewThe Corporate Services portfolio

is responsible for governance, risk

management, finance, human resources

(HR) and Information Technology.

In 2013/14 we achieved a number of

milestones in our mission to develop

our people.

The introduction of a compliance

register has provided a cross reference to

the relevant legislation, the date when the

requirement was last reviewed and the

next review date, the person responsible

for ensuring that SLSA remains compliant,

as well as how we comply. This is then

reviewed by the Finance, Audit and

Compliance Committee (FACC) every

three months.

We also updated the Privacy Policy

following legislative changes to the Privacy

Act 2008 and realigned the general ledger

and the annual budget to the three year

business plan and SLS 2020.

A separate finance report and the

financial results are listed on pages 86-99.

Information Technology SLSA’s Information Technology (IT) Team

is responsible for the development, testing

and maintenance of SLSA’s national

website suite, applications and servers that

impact every corner of the organisation.

Public facing systems such as Beachsafe

(available on desktop, mobile and iOS

and Android apps) present our surf safety

message and real time beach conditions to

millions of beach-goers every year, while

SLSA’s bespoke SurfGuard aims to assist

every club, branch and state to administer

most aspects of their organisation online.

Surf Life Saving as a movement, is

embracing technology and forging ahead

with world firsts. In 2013/14 we continued

to refine our Beachsafe app, a one-of-

a-kind window to expert information

on all of Australia’s 11,852 beaches. We

re-launched our Beachsafe app (3.0) in

November 2013.

We also continued the development of

our Patrol Ops smart device app which

unites the latest smartphone technology

with the demands of patrolling surf

lifesavers, enabling patrol members to

communicate, track and log all aspects of

the beaches they are custodians of. We are

moving to a single log-in for all our systems,

making life simpler for our thousands of

volunteers. The IT Helpdesk is operated

seven days a week, 365 days a year to

ensure that volunteers and administrators

can get IT assistance and support when

required. In the last patrol year (July 2013/

June 2014), we successfully dealt with over

12,000 individual support emails from a

cross section of SLS members.

In 2014/15, we will continue our

development of best practice and ways to

enhance our systems. Key developments to

be investigated are outlined below:

• Patrol Ops smart device app – Patrolling

members will be able to sign on, submit

progressive information and sign off

their service with Surfcom. This system is

currently being piloted in selected states.

• Patrol Swaps – Patrolling members

will be able to submit a patrol of which

they are unable to attend to their fellow

members for substitution through the

Members Portal.

• Lifesaving Online – This will move to sit

within the Members Portal so members

can continue to use the self-service

features within the Portal as a means

of streamlining these services and

reducing the number of logins required.

• eLearning – This will have the ability

to be more configurable by Surf Life

Saving Clubs so that clubs can track

their members learning progress in

the system.

• Sport’s Events Management – as at

June 30, 2014, this system was under

development to improve and replace the

current carnival management system.

This will be progressed in 2014/15.

Our StaffDuring 2013/14, SLSA’s team of paid staff

continued to collectively demonstrate

dedication and commitment to the national

organisation. The majority of the staff work

at SLSA HQ at Rosebery (Sydney), with a

small number based in other states.


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SLSA has placed significant prioritisation

on developing and implementing people

development strategies over the past

year, ensuring we are enhancing our work

environment and workplace practices for

our staff.

Through the creation of the SLSA “As

One” Change Management Plan in 2013,

SLSA committed to and successfully

implemented all of the projects outlined

in the first 12 months of the Workforce

Transition (18 month) Plan. The

overarching Workforce Transition Plan

strategies are:

• “As One” Workforce Integration –

including structural effectiveness review.

• Attracting and selecting the right

people.

• Implementing workforce management

systems.

• Developing, engaging and motivating

the workforce.

• Retaining or transitioning designated

positions into the designated structure.

The Workforce Transition Plan projects that

have been implemented include:

• Organisational structural effectiveness

review and restructure conducted

across SLSA and the Surf Life

Saving Foundation.

• The creation and implementation

of SLSA Human Resources and

Office Management reporting,

which is submitted to the FACC on a

monthly basis.

• Whole organisation creation of our

values and behaviours and determining

our preferred organisation culture.

The values and behaviours are now

embedded within our recruitment

process and personal performance

development plan and review process.

• Created and implemented employee

satisfaction surveys across SLSA and

the Foundation. The data gathered has

now created a baseline for employee

satisfaction and long term increase

employee satisfaction targets have been

established within the business plan.

• Staff and management personal

enhancement program has been finalised

and will be launched in July 2014.

• New systems and processes have been

created for recruitment, individual

performance and development

planning, annual performance review

process and flexible work arrangements.

• Internal communications have been

enhanced through formalisation

of matrix reporting requirements,

a structured all staff meeting with

both SLSA and the Foundation staff

participating and regular senior

management and executive meetings.

Addressing the needs of our people within

SLSA will in 2014/15, transition from

the implementation of the Workforce

Transition Plan to the implementation of

the SLSA people requirements outlined

within the SLSA three year business plan.

RemunerationWe seek to remunerate our employees

consistent with the not-for-profit sector and

our formal research indicates that salaries

offered are in line with those offered by

similar organisations. Our remuneration

includes fringe benefit packages which

allows us, within Australian Taxation Office

guidelines (see page 97), to provide a

proportion of an employee’s income as a

tax-exempt fringe benefit.

Performance reviews and individual performance development plansAll employees participated in formal

annual performance reviews. These

were complimented by regular progress

meetings between staff and managers

throughout the year.

Each employee also had an individual

performance development plan for the

year which aligns to the business plan

KPI’s. SLSA allocates an amount within

the annual budget for professional

development for staff.

Workplace relationsIn 2013/14, our staff operated, and will

continue to 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. We have monthly staff

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meetings where any employment related

issues that affect all staff are discussed.

30% of SLSA staff access formal flexible

working arrangements.

Staff turnoverThere has been a 50% reduction in staff

turnover in 2013/14. Almost half of this

turnover was a result of the organisation

effectiveness review and restructure.

SLSA’s priority within the business plan is to

focus on increasing employee satisfaction

rates, and the development of and

implementation of retention strategies.

Equal opportunitySLSA meets all legislative requirements in

terms of equal opportunity and a bias-

free workplace.

Work 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 have been two

Workcover claims during the year.

SLSA provided all staff with work

health and safety training in 2014 and

completed all fire safety warden training

requirements. SLSA provided peer support

training for employees in 2014 resulting in

12 trained peer support officers within the

SLSA team. SLSA provides an Employee

Assistance Program for all employees.

Peter George AM

General Manager, Corporate Services

2013/14 Staff Statistics

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

# Executive Managers

FTE’s 6 6 5 4 4

% Male 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 50.00%

% Female 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00%

Staff Departures 1 2 1 3 1

Staff Turnover 17% 33% 17% 60% 17%

# Senior Managers & Managers

FTE’s 13 16 14 13 13 12

% Male 76.92% 56.25% 50.00% 38.46% 33.40% 50.00%

% Female 23.08% 43.75% 50.00% 61.54% 66.60% 50.00%

Staff Departures 2 3 4 3 5 7

Staff Turnover 18% 23% 25% 21% 35% 37%

# Operational Staff

FTE’s 25 23 24 29.6 24.3 25

% Male 36.00% 39.13% 41.67% 27.03% 18.20% 33.60%

% Female 56.00% 52.17% 58.33% 70.95% 81.80% 66.40%

Staff Departures 10 9 9 7 12 2.8

Staff Turnover 40% 36% 39% 29% 40% 8%

Total

FTE’s 38 45 44 47.6 40.3 41

% Male 50.00% 53.33% 52.27% 39.92% 33.40% 40.00%

% Female 50.00% 46.67% 47.73% 60.92% 66.60% 60.00%

Staff Departures 12 13 15 11 20 10.8

Staff Turnover 33% 34% 33% 25% 42% 21%

Average Length of Service - (yrs)

1.61 2.62 2.66 2.02 3.10 3.10

Staff departures = 5.8 resignations and 5 redundancies.


045Strategic Development

OverviewThe Strategic Development Portfolio is

responsible for International Development

projects and Research at Surf Life Saving

Australia (SLSA). The aim of SLSA’s

international activities is to reduce

drowning in developing nations in the

Asia Pacific region, by utilising SLSA

skills and resources and adapting SLSA

programs, methods and systems to suit

local conditions and needs. Research at

SLSA is focused on exploring statistical and

analytical data to support development of

education, technology, communications

and operations to reduce coastal drowning

deaths in Australia.

International DevelopmentThe International Development program

continued to expand this past year. During

the year SLSA completed a number of

drowning prevention developmental

projects, including the following:

• Brunei – In December 2013, SLSA

volunteer Chris Jacobson (TAS)

presented on surf safety at a conference

organised by Brunei’s Beach Bunch.

As a follow-up in mid-2014, Stuart

Massey (NSW) conducted a detailed

risk assessment on Brunei’s 15 beaches.

The outcome is likely to see Brunei’s first

lifeguards within 12 months.

• Cambodia –In 2013, SLSA assisted two

Australian and South African expats form

the Sihanoukville Surf Life Saving Club.

• China – Development work with the

ShenZhen Surfing Association included

the introduction of surf safety and

lifesaving into ShenZhen through the

production of surf safety vignettes by

Anthony Bradstreet (SLSA) and the

training of 34 lifeguards by David Guest

(TAS), made possible through the

Australia-China Council.

• Colombia – With the support of

SLSNSW, SLS Central Coast and

the Toowoon Bay SLSC provided an

opportunity to a youth group from

Colombia to experience Surf Life Saving

in Australia for a day.

• Cook Islands – SLSA provided support

to Harvie Allison (QLD) and the new

Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf

Lifesaving Inc. through the donation of

lifesaving equipment.

• Fiji – Collaboration with the Fiji Surfing

Association continued in an effort to

establish a sustainable surf lifesaving

education and training presence in Fiji.

The work of AVID volunteer Andy Eames

(NSW) was invaluable. Furthermore,

SLSA continued to support the new

Water Safety Council of Fiji which during

the year saw a visit from Shane Daw (SA)

and administration by AVID volunteer

Bronwyn Soko (VIC and Fiji).

• India – SLSA continued to assist the

Rashtriya Life Saving Society India –

RLSS (I) through the Australian Sports

Outreach Program (ASOP India).

• Indonesia – In late 2013, AVID volunteer

Emma Larssen (NSW) completed

her second assignment in Bali with

outcomes including lifesaving sport

coaching and consolidation of the

Balawista Nippers on a number of

beaches of Bali.

The aim of SLSA’s

international activities

is to reduce drowning

in developing nations

in the Asia Pacific

region.


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• Israel – SLSA assisted a group of

Australians and the fledgling Surf

Life Saving Israel to develop plans to

introduce volunteer surf lifesaving

into Israel.

• Kenya – To further assist the

development of surf lifesaving in

Kenya, SLSA AVID volunteer Lachlan

Butcher (NSW) commenced a 12 month

assignment in Nairobi and Mombasa.

• Malaysia – SLSA continued to support

the Life Saving Society of Malaysia

following completion of Surf Sports

coaching and officiating training

completed late in 2012/2013 by SLSA

trainer Jeff Mowbray (NSW).

• Malta – SLSA provided a range of Surf

Life Saving promotional items in support

of the Australian High Commission

promotion of Australia and also beach

safety to schools in Malta.

• Mauritius – Ongoing support and

advice was provided to the Surf Life

Saving Association of Mauritius and its

President, Mr Viraj Ramharai.

• Middle East – SLSA CPR, First Aid and

Bronze Medallion training continued

to be delivered in Dubai through SLSA

licensed provider Australia International

Sports Services (AISS).

• Nauru – Partnered with the Nauru Surf

Club, SLSA introduced surf safety and

lifesaving into Nauru. Until February

2014, the partnership saw the delivery

of a high quality lifeguard service in

Nauru for the local residents and in

particular the refugees in transition

on Nauru. Unfortunately this service

ceased for a variety of reasons beyond

our control. Thank you to SLSA and

SLSNSW employee Steve Allan who

was invaluable in providing training and

support to the Nauru Surf Club.

• Philippines – SLSA continued to

provide support to the Philippine

Lifesaving Society (PLS). During the

year SLSA provided resources to PLS

following typhoon Haiyan. In early

2014 AVID volunteer Jess Murnane

(VIC) commenced an assignment in

the Philippines to further develop surf

safety practices.

• Samoa – SLS Tasmania continued

to provide surf lifesaving training

assistance through AVID volunteers

• Sri Lanka – SLSA continued to assist

the Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka

(LSASL) to improve its lifesaving training

and organisational development.

• Thailand – Ongoing support to the

Phuket Lifeguard Club and the Safer

Phuket group enabled the continual

improvement of beach safety in Phuket.

In late 2013, NSW lifeguard and surf

lifesaver Tom Allen provided training to

lifeguards on five beaches in Phuket.

• Vanuatu – SLSA AVID volunteer Martin

Wilke (WA) completed his assignment in

Vanuatu in early 2014 during which he

guided the creation of the Vanuatu Surf

Life Saving Association.

• Vietnam – SLSA continued to support

the development of surf lifesaving in

Vietnam with training in Da Nang, Nha

Trang and Ho Tram. In November 2013,

SLSA was registered as an International

NGO in Vietnam (PACCOM Registered

No. 267).

SLSA CPR, First Aid

and Bronze medallion

training continued to

be delivered in Dubai

through SLSA licensed

provider Australia

International Sports

Services (AISS)

Strategic Development

Cronulla surf lifesaver Emma Larsen (left) is instrumental in the delivery of the Balawista Badung Nippers program (Bali).


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International Life Saving Federation – ILSThe International Life Saving Federation

is the world authority for drowning

prevention and lifesaving sport. SLSA is

a founding and full member of ILS with

significant contributions through members

of the ILS Board of Directors, Commissions

and Committees. Following elections at

Rescue 2012 in November 2012, SLSA has

the following representation.

ILS Board of Directors• ILS World President – Graham Ford

• ILS Business Commission Chair –

Norman Farmer ESM

• ILS Sport Commission Chair – Dave

Thompson

• Legal Adviser to ILS – Ian Fullagar

ILS Commission and Committee members• ILS Rescue Commission and Committees

– Peter George AM (Secretary

Commission), Dr Natalie Hood MD,

Pamela Simon (Chair, Education

Committee), Adam Weir, Peter Agnew

and Matthew Thompson (Chair, RipSafe

Committee)

• ILS Business Commission and

Committees – Norman Farmer ESM

(Chair) and Peter George AM

• ILS Sport Commission and Committees

– Dave Thompson (Chair), Ian Fullagar,

Kristy Munroe, Rick Wright OAM and

Greg Allum OAM

• ILS Drowning Prevention and

Public Education Commission –

Anthony Bradstreet

Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID)SLSA continued its work with the Australian

Volunteers for International Development

(AVID) funded by AusAID with volunteers in

the following countries.

• Fiji Andrew Eames (Wauchope Bonny

Hills SLSC, NSW) and Bronwyn Soko

(VIC and Fiji)

• Indonesia Emma Larssen (Cronulla

SLSC, NSW)

• Kenya Lachlan Butcher (Cronulla

SLSC, NSW)

• Philippines Jess Murnane (Apollo Bay

SLSC, VIC)

• Samoa David Guest (Ulverstone SLSC

TAS) and 2014: Mattias Baenziger

(Brighton LSC and Point Lonsdale

SLSC, VIC)

• Vanuatu Martin Wilke (Mullaloo SLSC, WA)

• Vietnam Stephanie McGuiness

(Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC,

NSW) and 2014: David Field (Cudgen

Headland SLSC, NSW)

Successful SLSA Grants

Funding body Recipient Program Amount

Australia China Council (EOI Stage Successful) - Full App Due 14/6/13 SLSA Partnership with ShenZhen Surfing Association (EOI) $19,817

Australia India Council SLSA Nipper Program $49,500

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ResearchSLSA’s research activities continued to

expand over the past 12 months. Research

activities were, and continue to be

promoted via the SLS website, biannual

Research Newsletter, and peer reviewed

presentations and publications.

The Research Advisory Committee

continued to meet and provide valuable

guidance, including critical review of grant

proposals, draft publications and feedback

to improve the presentation of the annual

2013 National Coastal Safety Report.

We would like to thank John Fitzgerald

OAM for his role of Chair, Research

Advisory Committee and we now welcome

Norman Farmer ESM who will be taking his

place. We would also like to acknowledge

Dr Shauna Sherker’s contributions to

SLSA Research over the last four and a half

years. Dr Sherker departed SLSA in early

June 2014.

During this past year, SLSA 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, University of Ballarat,

University of Melbourne, University of

Wollongong, Bond University, and the

Australian Institute of Sport. Emerging

partnerships will continue to be explored

both in Australia and internationally in

2014/15.

In 2013/14 we were successful in

attracting competitive research grants,

including the following continuing grant:

Dr. David Kennedy, Prof. Colin Woodroffe,

Dr. Shauna Sherker. Rocky Coasts: A

Framework for risk assessment in order

to reduce drowning. Australian Research

Council Linkage Project 2013-2016 in

partnership with University of Melbourne and

University of Wollongong (LP130100204).

Newly funded projects this past year

also included:

SLSA and RLSS(I). Impact Evaluation of

Swim N Survive, India: An international study

to determine the effectiveness of Swim N

Survive on reducing drowning risk in India.

Australian Sports Outreach Program-

Australian Sports Commission.

We continued promoting our research

activity at national and international

conferences as well as through journal

publications. In total, 23 abstracts were

presented at scientific meetings or

accepted for presentation, including 18

international conference abstracts and five

national conference abstracts. In addition,

six peer-reviewed journal articles were

published or submitted for publication:

1. Shaw WS. J. Goff, R. Brander, T. Walton,

A. Roberts, S. Sherker. Surviving the

Surf Zone: Towards an integrative

approach to rip current safety. Annals

Of The Association Of American

Geographers [submitted April 2014]

2. M. Edwards, Onyx J., H. Maxwell, P.

Bullen, S. Sherker. A conceptual model

of social impact as active citizenship.

Voluntas [accepted July 2014]

3. Drozdzewski D., A. Roberts, D.

Dominey-Howes and R. Brander, R.

The experiences of weak and non-

swimmers caught in rip currents

at Australian beaches. Australian

Geographer [in press June 2014]

4. Darcy S., J. Onyx, M. Edwards, H.

Maxwell, S. Sherker. More than a

sport and volunteer organisation:

Investigating social capital in an

Australian sporting organisation. Sport

Management Review [in press March

2014]

5. McCarroll R. J., R. Brander,

J. MacMahan, I. Turner, A. Reniers,

J. Brown, A. Bradstreet, S. Sherker.

Evaluation of swimmer-based rip

current escape strategies. Natural

Hazards 71:1821-1846, 2014

6. Matthews, B., R. Andronaco, A. Adams.

Warning signs at beaches: Do they

work? Safety Science 62:312-318, 2014

Valuable investigative reports completed

by SLSA and our collaborative partners

in 2013/14 include ‘SLSA National

Coastal Safety Report 2013’, ‘Attributing

the Social Contribution of Surf Life Saving

Australia: Valuing the Social Capital of an

Iconic Institution’ and ‘Engaging Diverse

Communities in Surf Lifesaving’.

Norman Farmer ESM

General Manager, Strategic Development

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During 2013/14, we completed our

work with researchers at the University

of Technology Sydney’s Cosmopolitan

Civil Societies Centre, evaluating the

social impacts of Surf Life Saving on the

Australian community.

The project has, for the first time,

provided evidence to support a non-profit

organisation’s long term and multilayered

contributions to the wider community.

The Ripple Model was developed by UTS

researchers as the primary tool used to

measure the meaningful impact of SLSA as

it creates, builds, and maintains flourishing

civil societies.

The Ripple Model makes visible the

contributions made by the organisation,

rippling from the individual member and

club, to wider networks of people and

organisations and society itself.

This research was funded by the Australian

Research Council.

The Ripple Model helped SLSA better

understand its wider social contribution

within the community and be able to

develop ways to more effectively put a

value on this social capital.

Case study: Valuing the Social Capital of SLSA


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051Surf Life Saving Foundation

T he Surf Life Saving Foundation

(SLSF), is a wholly owned

subsidiary of SLSA and is managed

through SLSA’s Communications &

Business Development Portfolio. SLSF is

responsible for the creation and delivery

of programs to raise much needed funds

for the movement. SLSF concentrates on

the following activities which delivered a

positive contribution of over $11.5M given

directly back to the movement for essential

community programs and services

through Surf Life Saving Australia and SLS

Entities in New South Wales, Queensland,

Northern Territory, Western Australia,

South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

Philanthropic ActivitiesDonors of SLSF are collectively known as

‘Guardians of the Surf’. Our Guardians

help to fund vital programs and services

and allow us to confidently plan ahead and

invest in our volunteer surf lifesavers so

they can continue their vital community

service now, and in the years to come.

2013/14 was a challenging year for the

philanthropic sector with factors such as a

new Federal Government, changes within

some State Governments and an unstable

economy all playing a role.

Our loyal donors however continued to

give and provide their support with funds

raised through our regular Appeals being

slightly up on previous years. In the 2013/14

financial year, we recorded 20,089 active

Guardians of the Surf located throughout

Australia. These Guardians delivered over

$6.4M in revenue which represents a 3.7%

increase in the number of Guardians and an

increase in revenue of 2.8%.

SLSF introduced Workplace Giving into

our Philanthropic Programs portfolio in

2011 and since then we have seen steady

and consistent growth year on year,

resulting in a total of 37 companies and

201 individuals actively participating in

the Program. Approximately 45% of these

companies also match their employee’s

gifts dollar for dollar, thereby making a

significant contribution to their employees’

charity of choice.

We continue to develop our Workplace

Giving Program and look forward to

welcoming new employers and employees

to the program.

The 2013/14 financial year has also seen

awareness of our Surf Life Saving ‘Circle

of Friends’ Bequest Program increase,

and we welcomed 187 new Bequest

Program participants who advised us of

their intention to leave a gift to SLS. That

brings the total number of known Bequest

Program members nationally to 434.

Of interest this year was the increase in

the number of Will makers who were much

more specific with the wording in their

Wills, with many requesting their gift be

used for specific programs and/or specific

SLS clubs or geographic locations. This

certainly demonstrates that our supporters

are showing a much greater interest in

where and what they want their Bequest

to help.

These Guardians

delivered over

$6.4M in revenue

which represents a

3.7% increase in the

number of Guardians

and an increase in

revenues of 2.8%.


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We also managed the National Boardies

Day Event during the year. This event

enabled local clubs to participate in a

national campaign with funds raised going

to the clubs directly. Once again Grill’d

Restaurants provided valuable support,

donating more than $37,000 to SLS clubs

through their ‘Local Matters’ program. In

addition, more than 350 schools, retailers

and workplaces participated in the popular

fundraising activity , which contributed in

excess of $104,000 towards SLS entities

around Australia.

Commercial Activities Surf Life Saving LotteriesSLSF operates one of Australia’s largest

‘House and Land’ Lottery programs.

The entire Lottery program includes six

House Lotteries, six exclusive regular

buyer Lotteries and a number of smaller

‘limited’ lotteries, all of which have

performed well over the year. A highlight

in 2013-14 saw two first prize properties

being valued at over $1M each. This saw

supporter prizes given away last year

total over $7.5M.

Our focus continues to be improving

our data quality. This has helped us gain

a better understanding of our customer’s

motivations and behaviours, leading to

an increase in response rates and average

ticket order across all channels. We

also commenced a face to face Lottery

membership acquisition trial in April

2014 with early indicators showing that

this is an effective method to acquire

new supporters.

Trade Promotions - Pin and Win 2A second national Trade Promotion was

launched in April 2013, using a promotion

formula of $10 and $25 collectible pins

together with a ‘Scratch card’ to reveal

The Foundation’s

Grant Seeking Unit

again achieved

outstanding

results for the SLS

movement having

successfully assisted

59 SLS entities secure

$1,474,486 in funding.

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cash prizes. The new program featured a

Pin replicating an Inflatable Rescue Boat

(IRB). The promotion was enthusiastically

received by our supporters who also

received the chance to win instant cash

prizes and $60,000 in the second chance

major prize draw which was drawn on 11

April, 2014. The next Trade Promotion, Pin

and Win 3 will commence in August 2014

and will feature a replica Rescue Board

collectible pin.

Grant Seeking ActivitiesThe Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU)

again achieved outstanding results for the

SLS movement having successfully assisted

59 SLS entities secure $1,474,486 in

funding in the 2013/14 Financial Year. With

over 200 grants lodged, the GSU continues

to provide essential support for our

movement allowing our members to focus

on the task of what they do best - saving

lives and building better communities.

The Foundation sincerely offers our

thanks to all supporters. No matter how big

or small the contribution, each supporter

really does make a difference.

Steve Francia


Melissa King

General Manager, Communications and

Business Development

Geoffrey Martin Walsh

Foundation Chair

Highlights 2013-14 Financial Year*

$6.47Mraised for SLS from National fundraising activities for distribution to SLS States

$0.58Mdistributed to SLSA from our revenue surplus

$1.46M raised for State Entities from specific State based fundraising and revenue activities

$1.48M raised for SLS Clubs from specific Club based fundraising events

$1.47M raised for State Entities and Clubs through direct funding requests for SLS Entities by the Foundation Grants Seeking Unit.

* Final distributions subject

to audit


055Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service

Northern RegionThe Northern Region Helicopter Rescue

Service (NRHRS) provides residents of

and visitors to Northern New South Wales,

an emergency aero-medical helicopter

rescue service, available at all times, free

of charge. The Service is an independent

subsidiary of and is wholly owned by Surf

Life Saving Australia (SLSA).

In 2013/14, our objective was heavily

focused on responding to the NSW

Health Reform Plan announcements

and repositioning ourselves for the new

reality of consolidation of aero-medical

providers in NSW. The primary response

was recognising that the financial scale of

the new Northern NSW area was outside

the financial capacity of an organisation

our size to tender for the contract. This

also recognised the effect of our financial

decisions on the consolidated finances of

our parent organisation, SLSA.

In the past 12 months, we continued

to demonstrate the worth of the service

that we provide to our local community.

To date, we have performed over 7,600

missions, including 547 in 2013/14 with

717 hours flown (see Snapshot below).

Fundraising The nature of our fundraising has required

us to continually reinvent ourselves. The

strongest expression of this has been

our migration from raffles, which are

still of great value to us as a substantial

percentage of our fundraising, to the

fundraising we now generate through

our Op Shops. In 2008 we had one

Op Shop in Lismore – we now have six

throughout our flight area – all performing

well. As importantly, it has led to an

amazing engagement with our volunteers

throughout the region with over 450

volunteers now part of ‘the team’.

NRHRS Snapshot 2013/14

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Number of available helicopters 1 2 2 2

Primary Response - Number of missions 156 153 171 152

Primary Response - Number of hours flown 165 183 176 205

Secondary Response - Number of missions 142 152 191 188

Secondary Response - Number of hours flown 223 245 270 291

Search and rescue - Number of missions 21 24 20 18

Search and rescue - Number of hours flown 34 41 29 26

Training - Number of missions 101 114 159 135

Training - Number of hours flown 106 122 185 161

Other - Number of missions 54 55 89 54

Other - Number of hours flown 18 32 43 35

Total - Number of missions 473 498 630 547

Total - Number of hours flown 546 623 703 717


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DevelopmentsOur major development was the

completion of the installation of Night

Vision Technology in our second aircraft.

This means that we have the capacity to

accept more night time missions, with

safer operating margins than we could

previously. This ensures improved safety

for our crews but also better coverage for

our community.

We initiated a national trial of Fatigue

Risk Management with the introduction of

CAO48.1 regulations.

Our Engineering department was

incredibly busy with the commissioning

of Night Vision Technology in our second

aircraft, new stretchers, improved

distress beacon search homers, go-pro

and enhanced radio technology for

communications with Ambulance services.

At a company level, we responded to

the Reform Plan by engaging with the

Hunter-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter

to address the tender. If successful, this

would see our Service becoming part of the

Hunter based Service under one contract

servicing all of Northern NSW.

We have been the custodians of the

community’s helicopter service for over

30 years which meant our Board went to

great lengths in considering the options

that were available as part of this careful

decision that was made. Importantly,

the agreement reached was also seen as

the best way to keep the community’s

helicopter in community hands.

One of the biggest reassurances

under this new proposed merger is that

despite the region expansion, funding and

donations made here in our region will

stay in our region to support the ongoing

operation of the rescue helicopters

in Lismore.

Our agreement also includes

maintaining local staff onsite to ensure as

little disruption to the service as possible.

Our pilots know the area incredibly well

making them the best for any retrieval and

our on-ground team is vital to our ongoing

service delivery.

Against this background we continue

to engage with and remain relevant to

our community – our most important

achievement as we are a Service that came

from the community, for the community.

FarewellDuring the year, our Director Noel Doyle

retired from the Board. Noel served his

community through the Board since 2002.

Noel remains a strong supporter of the

community through other efforts and

we thank him for the service to Northern

Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service

Pty Ltd.

Northern Region Board of Directors

Member Meetings

Warren Tozer - Chairman 10/10

Paul Muldoon 9/10

Noel Doyle (retired) 2/3

Kevin Gosling 9/10

John Griffin 7/10

Peter George 8/10

Geoff King 6/10

Peter Fahey 7/10

Kris Beavis - Company Secretary 10/10

Kris Beavis


Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service


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On Saturday 21 December, 2013 work

colleagues Ray and Paul were rescued

by the Lismore based Northern Region

Service after being spotted floating in the

ocean clinging to a large white esky off

the coast between Evans Head and Iluka

just after sunrise.

Just days before Christmas, the two work

mates had finished their last working day

for the year and made the quick decision

to shoot off in their boat from Ballina for

a fishing trip. After several hours, the pair

turned their small boat for home and with

land in sight they soon discovered that

the loud cracking noise they’d heard while

landing on some rough waves was actually

more serious than first perceived.

The helicopter crew was alerted to the

fishermen in trouble and embarked on two

searches; the second in fading light, with

the aid of Night Vision Goggles, but was

unsuccessful in locating the patients.

Early the following morning, using new

coordinates from the Australian Maritime

Safety Authority overnight , the night crew

embarked on a third search. With the

pair now missing for 12 hours, urgency

was rapidly increasing as the wind began

gaining momentum on the water.

Once the aircraft had reached the

starting point for its search pattern, it

quickly located Ray and Paul’s overturned

boat and then the pair clinging to an esky

to stay afloat. The helicopter winched them

to safety and provided medical assistance

before the pair were reunited with family

and friends in time for Christmas.

Ray and Paul later extended their

gratitude and appreciation.

“Without the amazing work and

personal sacrifice you are all committed to

making, our outcome would surely have

been dire to say the least!”

An amazing testimonial to the great

value and importance of our vital

community service.

Without the amazing

work and personal

sacrifice you are all

committed to making,

our outcome, would

surely have been dire

to say the least!

Case study: Two Fishermen and an esky


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Southern RegionThe last 12 months have seen the Southern Region Helicopter Rescue Service (SRHRS) continue to cement our position with government

and fellow emergency services. We have secured long term funding, resolved a number of outstanding issues and improved our financial

position. Due to ocean and weather conditions, it has been a quiet year operationally.

SRHRS Snapshot 2013/14

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Number of available helicopters 2 2 2 2

Coastal Surveillance Flights - Number of missions 55 62 89 56

Coastal Surveillance Flights - Number of hours flown 60 61 87 62

Search and rescue - Number of missions 145 252 337 188

Search and rescue - Number of hours flown 157 239.2 331 219

Training - Number of missions 57 92 75 137

Training - Number of hours flown 46 86 144 179

Other - Number of missions 22 27 22 30

Other - Number of hours flown 19 18 26 14.5

Maintenance - Number of missions 18 18 23 22

Maintenance - Number of hours flown 13 11 10 8.5

Total - Number of missions 297 451 546 433

Total - Number of hours flown 295 415 598 483


Picture: Paul Sadler


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Government FundingFollowing successful negotiations and

lobbying, Southern Region signed a

four year funding agreement with the

NSW Ministry for Police and Emergency

Services (MPES). This agreement allows

us to be directly tasked by police for

search and rescue operations as well as

providing urgent (non-disaster relief)

search and rescue work for the State

Emergency Service. The negotiations

allowed our participation in multi-agency

search and rescue exercises and the

surf patrols we perform for Surf Life

Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) to be

covered by the funding.

The funding secures the medium term

future for our base in Sydney and on

the NSW South Coast and extends the

operations of the South Coast to a year-

round operation.

Operations and StaffingOperations Over the last 12 months, a total of 433

hours have been flown by the Westpac

Life Saver Rescue helicopters in support

of search and rescue activities throughout

NSW. This was a significant reduction

compared to previous years for a number

of reasons including that there was no

major flood event in NSW, whereas in

previous years the Service has provided

substantial support to the State Emergency

Service with flood rescue operations.

The introduction of 406 EPIRBs and ELBs,

meant that we saw a reduction in AusSAR

tasking for activated distress beacons.

We also continued to support SLSNSW by

undertaking coastal surveillance patrols in

the Sydney Basin and along the NSW South

Coast during the Surf Life Saving season.

We are well advanced with negotiations

with Fire and Rescue NSW to extend our

operational capability with them and this

will generate some further income. Earlier

this year, we entered into an arrangement

with the Australian Federal Police to

provide aviation search and rescue services

to their organisation.

Staff RestructureThe government funding did not reach the

levels that we have previously received,

and as a result, $400,000 of savings had

to be made. A number of options were

considered and reviewed and this saw the

Sydney operation return to daylight hours

and several staff were made redundant.

This was achieved with minimal impact on

the Company’s operations.

Emergency ManagementWe have worked hard to improve our

relationship with our emergency services

partners as this is what will drive our

taskings. These relationships have been

integral in helping to secure government

support and MPES funding.

We now have an Observer’s Seat on

all Regional Emergency Management

Committees, Regional Rescue Committees

and Marine Rescue Committees in our

normal area of operations.

Our helicopters and crew participated

in a number of multi-agency search and

rescue exercises (SAREX’s). Not only does

this hone our skills, response capabilities

and overall service provision, but the

professional and social networking with

our colleagues from other agencies

ensures that we all work well together at

major events. Major SAREX’s were held on

the Pittwater, Bermagui, Greenwell Point

(Shoalhaven), Canberra and the Snowy

Mountains. Participants in these exercises

included the NSW Police Force (Local Area

Commands and Marine Area Commands),

the NSW State Emergency Service,

SLSNSW, the Australian Federal Police,

Marine Rescue NSW, Volunteer Rescue

Association, Ambulance Service of NSW

and the Royal Australian Navy.


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Our Aircraft/Bases/FacilitiesOur last two annual reports mentioned the

collapse of the retaining wall at the Sydney

base. This saw a large portion of the

building closed down, bedrooms created in

offices and staff relocated to a large open

space area.

The subsequent repatriation of the

building super-structure and the internal

repairs has now been completed and the

base is fully accessible to our staff once

again. This process lasted 18 months.

The UrbanGrowth (formerly Landcom)

negotiations were long and protracted

for several reasons and this required a

sustained effort from the Board and the

Management Team to ensure a successful

outcome. The initial offers were rejected

until a final offer was made at the end

of the reporting period. This offer was

accepted and repatriation of the building

is now being prioritised with repairs

beginning shortly.

Both aircraft are performing well with

significant maintenance undertaken in

2013/14. Both aircraft have now been

retro-fitted for the introduction of Night

Vision Goggles. Sydney’s VH-SLU has had

an upgrade of its engines and the same

upgrade will be required of South Coast’s

VH-SLA in the next 12-15 months.

Business DevelopmentFundraising has been one of our challenges

in 2013/14. We are continuing to address

this through a restructure of the staff

and staffing functions. Our change in

focus includes developing the Westpac

relationship, looking at high income

generating events and better back-room

support. In the last 12 months, we have

conducted a very popular anniversary

ball and fundraising dinners in Sydney

and at Batemans Bay. Our Golf Day and

the annual Mortgage Brokers Ball were

successful and we continue to receive

substantial income from events such as the

City2Surf run in Sydney.

Our Housie sessions have improved and

there are a number of pioneering programs

ready to be launched at several of our clubs

in 2014/15.

Along with the national Westpac Life

Saver Rescue Helicopter family, we were

excited when Westpac announced that

the partnership had been extended until

2017, the bank’s 200th birthday – and look

forward to continuing our partnership in

2014/15.

Looking forward, in 2014/15, we

are introducing a more sophisticated

and advanced Customer Relationship

Database and using the data more

effectively in order to maintain contact

with our supporters. Tied in with this

has been the redevelopment and

repositioning of our website.

Financial performance of our fundraising

efforts has markedly improved.

Our 40th anniversary was celebrated in

style with several events including a Gala

Ball, a Fly By along the coast and Sydney

Harbour and a staff reunion. Significant

media coverage was generated as a result

of these activities. A feature article on

our 40th anniversary and our current

operations was featured in the April edition

of Australian Aviation.

Our social media is extensively used to

stay in touch with our supporters and it is

constantly monitored by media agencies

for rescue mission information. Nearly

5,000 individuals or organisations follow

both our Facebook page and Twitter feeds.

Conclusion At our 40th Anniversary Ball, I said “It was

40 years ago that a group of ambitious,

enthusiastic dare-devil surf lifesavers

undertook their training at Wanda Beach,

under the very watchful and sceptical

eye of the Civil Aviation Authority. A week

later, on the October long weekend,

the Wales helicopter commenced their

inaugural surf patrols along Sydney’s

beaches. From this infancy we have grown

into a mature service that continues to

provide free aviation search and rescue

services to the community.”

Many things have changed over the

last 40 years, since the beginnings of our

service – our crews, bases, the helicopters

we have flown in, the rescue techniques

and equipment we utilise. There are only

two things that haven’t changed. The first

thing is the reason we exist – to serve our

community and to save lives. Secondly,

the other constant that remains is our key

supporter – Westpac – and that support is

something we cherish.

We recognise and thank Jon Donohoe

AM who retired as our Chairman early in

2014. His leadership and guidance has

ensured a strong future for the Service.

We acknowledge the great support

we receive from our Corporate Partners,

particularly Westpac and Thales; and, of

course, we are very grateful to the NSW



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State Government through the Ministry

for Police and Emergency Services for

their backing.

Finally, my sincere gratitude is extended

to our wonderful staff. Their passion, their

loyalty and their real desire to make a

difference is admired. This is the team that

ensures the longevity of Southern Region!

Director Directorship Meetings

Jon Donohoe AM Chairman to 27th February 2014 4/4

David Owens APM Director; Chairman from 27th February 2014 5/7

Peter George AM Member’s Representative 5/7

Gordon Lang Director 7/7

Daniel Dwyer Director 5/7

Les Tree AM NSW Government Representative 4/4

Graham Ford Director 1/1

Stephen Leahy JP Company Secretary, Chief Executive Officer 7/7

Stephen Leahy


Southern Region Board of Directors

Section 03



064

OverviewSince 1907, when a small number of

Sydney Surf Life Saving (SLS) clubs formed

the organisation now known as Surf Life

Saving Australia (SLSA), we have evolved

into a highly federated and geographically

disperse organisation, made up of 507

entities/groups including 311 separately

incorporated Surf Life Saving Clubs,

17 regional branches (in NSW and

Queensland), 101 support operations

(regional rescue and response teams), 66

paid lifeguard services and seven State and

Territory centres (page 128).

However, as these 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 have the right to

be present, debate and vote at our

general meetings.

• Life Members of SLSA, have the right to

be present and to debate at our general

meetings, but with no voting rights.

• All individual members of affiliated

SLSC’s, and services 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 years 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 operates two subsidiary

companies to provide helicopter rescue

services in NSW. Other helicopter rescue

services operate in Queensland, South

Australia, Victoria and Western Australia

through their respective state centres.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation

(SLSF) which is now also a wholly owned

subsidiary, undertakes a national

fundraising role on behalf of the movement.

Patrons of Surf Life Saving Australia

Chief PatronsHis Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT

OM GBE AC QSO PC

Duke of Edinburgh

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC

(until 28 March 2014)

Governor-General of the Commonwealth

of Australia

His Excellency General the Honourable

Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) (from 28

March 2014)

Governor-General of the Commonwealth

of Australia

Patrons Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir

AC CVO

Governor of New South Wales

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 PatronThe Hon. Tony Abbott MP

Prime Minister of Australia

Life GovernorAlan Whelpton AO

Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE*

*Denotes deceased


Section 3 Governance & Oversight

065

OverviewAs one of the largest volunteer

organisations in Australia and the world,

we are dependent on the contribution of

our volunteer members for everything

from patrolling beaches, to providing

input for the 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 (SLSA), made up of

the President of SLSA, seven Appointed

Directors from each state and the Northern

Territory, four Independent Directors and

the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SLSA.

The Board delegates the management of

SLSA to the CEO who seeks support and

advice from the Executive Management

Group (EMG).

Name Position

Graham Ford President (Chair)

Greg Nance Chief Executive Officer

Andrew McGuiness SLSNT(From 8 March, 2014)

Bob Creek SLSNT(Until 8 March, 2014)

John Baker SLSSA

Mark Irwin SLSWA

Ralph Devlin QC SLSA Deputy PresidentSLSQ

Stephen Godfrey SLST

Tom Mollenkopf LSV

Tony Haven SLSNSW

Christine Hopton Independent Director

Lyn Barratt Independent Director

Martin Walsh Independent Director

Michael Crismale Independent Director(Until 30 June, 2014)

Surf Life Saving Australia Board

Surf Life Saving Australia Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe key roles and responsibilities of

SLSA are:

a. Responsible for international

lifesaving activities, coordination

and representation - member of the

International Life Saving Federation

(ILS).

b. Responsible for relations with allied

agencies (AUSTSWIM, RLSSA,

Swimming Australia, Australian

Coastal Alliance etc.) and other peak

organisations (e.g. Australian Water

Safety Council, National SeaChange

Taskforce etc.).

c. Provides a framework within which

surf lifesaving in Australia may be

conducted safely and fairly in Australia

including national strategies and

supporting plans.

d. Primary SLS organisation relationship

with the federal government.

Responsible for the management and

delivery of all representation to the

federal government.

e. Facilitation, coordination and delivery

of agreed national administrative

programs such as insurance,

Information Technology and

Communications (ITC) and disciplinary

and grievance.

f. Responsible for lifesaving rules,

policies and standards underpinned

by evidence (research) and the

coordination of lifesaving nationally

with the State Centres, including

professional lifeguards.

g. Conducts relevant research. Sets

curriculum and standards.

h. Responsible for the coordination

of member training and education

through curriculum and resource

development with the State Centres

i. Management and delivery of all

national sporting events, development

of national sport policy and standards

and delivery of the national high

performance program.

j. Responsible for supporting national

programs in member development,

club management, leadership,

recognition youth and junior

development and the national

resources to support these programs.

k. SLSA brand protection, reputation and

development.

l. Management and delivery of national

marketing, sponsorship and business

development programs.

m. Management and delivery of national

fund raising in accordance with agreed

national and state business outcomes.


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Graham Ford – PresidentElected Director

Graham was elected as President of SLSA

in October, 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 in SLS. His professional experience

includes over 30 years in the property

industry, as well as numerous chairman and

directorship roles. Graham was re-elected

as SLSA President in October 2012. He

was also elected as President of the ILS in

November 2012. Graham is a Fellow of the

Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark Raymond IrwinAppointed Director

Mark, a Company Director, has been

President of Surf Life Saving WA 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.

Andrew McGuinessAppointed Director (from March 2014)

Andrew, a Senior Teacher in Darwin was

elected as President of Surf Life Saving

Northern Territory in March 2014. Andrew

has a wide background in lifesaving,

education, search & rescue operations

and business management. He is a Life

Member of the Darwin SLSC.

John BakerAppointed Director

John, a Company Director, has been

President of Surf Life Saving SA since

June 2011, and was appointed as a

Director on the SLSA Board in January

2012. John is a member of Brighton SLSC

in SA and has been involved with Surf Life

Saving since 1977.

Greg NanceCEO

Formerly SLSA CEO, from 1996-2006,

Greg Nance was appointed as CEO in

July 2013. Prior to and in-between his

time with SLSA, Greg has held positions

including Director, Sports Development at

the Australian Sports Commission (ASC),

leading the Commonwealth Government’s

investment in sport. In his former life,

Greg was an officer in the Australian Army,

serving in the Royal Australian Commando

and Special Air Service Regiments.

Anthony Michael HavenAppointed Director

Tony, a former Senior Manager at the NSW

State Transit Authority, has been involved

with Surf Life Saving since 1965. He was re-

elected as SLSNSW President in May 2014

and his term is due to expire in May 2016.



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Ralph Devlin QCAppointed Director

Ralph, a Senior Counsel, has been

President of Surf Life Saving QLD 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.

Christine HoptonIndependent Director

Christine has an extensive media

background having worked in the

newspaper and television industries, public

relations, marketing and communications

for more than 30 years. Christine has

been involved in Surf Life Saving for over

15 years, joining as a Nipper parent and

holding positions on the Avalon Beach

SLSC junior committee before gaining

her Bronze Medallion in 2000. Christine is

currently in her eighth term as President of

Avalon Beach SLSC.

Tom MollenkopfAppointed Director

Tom was the CEO of the Australian Water

Association from 2007 until 2013. Prior to

that he held executive roles internationally

and in Australia in the utilities sector,

following a law career in private practice

and as corporate counsel. Tom is President

of LSV and is a Director of Western Water

and WaterAid Australia. He is a Fellow

of the Australian Institute of Company

Directors and of Chartered Secretaries

Australia. Tom is a Life Member of Point

Leo SLSC.

Martin WalshIndependent Director

Martin Walsh is a member of Lorne SLSC

and Life Member of LSV. Professionally,

Martin is a Registered Company Auditor,

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered

Accountants and Graduate of the Institute

of Company Directors. He is also the

current chair of the Surf Life Saving

Foundation and a previous Director of LSV.

Stephen GodfreyAppointed Director

Stephen, 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

in October 2011. Stephen is a Life Member

of Carlton Park SLSC and has been involved

with Surf Life Saving since 1967.

Lyn BarrattIndependent Director

Lyn has worked extensively in Occupational

Health & Safety and Risk Management for

over 20 years in Tasmania, Victoria and

NSW. She currently holds the position as

the National Safety, Health, Environment

and Quality Manager for an international

dredging company specializing in the

marine environment.

Lyn has been involved in Surf Life Saving

since 1985 as co-founder of the Port Sorell

SLSC in Tasmania where she filled several

roles over 12 years. She remains active on

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Michael CrismaleOutgoing Director

Michael, Chairman of the Australian Turf

Club and Director and founding owner

of Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd, was

appointed as an Independent Director

of SLSA 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.

Rick Wright OAM Outgoing Director

Rick, a consultant, has been SLSA’s

Director of Sport since 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 a SLSA Director when he

held the role of Director of Development

between 1996 and 2002.

Mark Fife OAMOutgoing Director

Mark, an assistant property manager, has

been SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving since

November, 2010. Mark was previously

the State Lifesaving Officer and Director

of Lifesaving for SLSQ and has been

a member of the Lifesaving Standing

Committee since 2001.

Kevin LarkinsOutgoing Director

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.

Robert William CreekOutgoing Director

Bob, an IT Manager, has been President

of SLSNT, since June 2003. He has been

involved with Surf Life Saving since 1988.

His term as SLSNT president expired in

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069Governance Structure of SLS in Australia

Executive Management GroupSurf Life Saving Australia Subsidiaries

National Body Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)

Surf Life Saving Queensland

(SLSQ)

59 Clubs

12 Support Ops

18 ALS

6 Regional Branches

Life Saving Victoria

(LSV)

57 Clubs

20 Support Ops

13 ALS

29 Clubs

20 Support Ops

11 ALS

Surf Life Saving South Australia

(SLSSA)

19 Clubs

5 Support Ops

2 ALS

Surf Life Saving Tasmania

(SLST)

14 Clubs

8 Support Ops

1 ALS

Surf Life Saving New South Wales

(SLSNSW)

129 Clubs

35 Support Ops

19 ALS

11 Regional Branches

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168,622 Members

Surf Life Saving Northern Territory

(SLSNT)

4 Clubs

1 Support Op

2 ALS

Surf Life Saving Western Australia

(SLSWA)

Southern Region

Helicopter Rescue Service

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Northern Region

Helicopter Rescue Service

Surf Sports Australia

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Change Management Plan recommendations - Matrix

Recommendation/Action Required Status Comment

1. SLSA Board & Advisory Committee Restructure C No further action

2. Communication of Governance Reforms C No further action

3. Appointment of External Company Secretary C No further action

4. Formation of Board Nominations Committee C No further action

5. Review of Board skills, nomination process and structure and constitution/regs amended

C No further action

6. Institution of bi-annual governance training P Need to contract

7. Establishment of Business Development Advisory Committee and timeline determined

P By July 2015.

8. Completion of EMG operation reform & SLSA CEO assigned full accountability & responsibility

C No further action

9. Endorsement of Performance Management Framework C No further action

10. Sharing of EMG Annual Performance to State Presidents P Mid 2014

11. Development of SLSA Business Plan C No further action

12. CEO’s internal review of SLSA roles/functions C No further action

Following a review of SLSA and SLSF by Deloitte in late 2012, it was agreed by both boards to accept all the recommended changes in

order to reposition us as one organisation with a single, vision of saving lives, creating great Australians and building better communities.

SLSA is structured to enable true collaboration across the organisation which delivers enhancement of our governance to contemporary

standards. Our efforts were focused in a more integrated manner to deliver to our key stakeholders - the states, members, sponsors and

donors in the past 12 months.

We have continued to deliver to the “As One” Change Management Plan - a Workforce Transition plan, and are pleased to provide an

outline of that progress below. Our journey is not over and our aim is to maintain trust and transparency in SLSA with our key stakeholders.

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C P U

Change Management Plan Progress

Change Management Plan recommendations - Matrix

Recommendation/Action Required Status Comment

13. Endorsement and implementation of “As One” Workforce Transition Plan

C No further action

14. GM C&C & GM Corp Serv be endorsed and advertised C No further action

15. SLSF will become a wholly owned subsidiary. Review of SLSF operations and ‘Winding down’ of SLSF. Development of an Accountability matrix.

C No further action

16. Review of SLSA brand and development of brand, marketing, sponsorship and fundraising strategies

U Work commenced at August 13 EMG. Progressively being completed. Target for completion is September 2014. On track.

17. Initial GM-CBD review of SLSF Structure C No further action

18. Further external analysis/review of cost effectiveness and compliance of SLSF outsourcing

C No further action

19. Review of revenue planning, funding allocation models, info mgmt and mgmt decision making to ensure optimal practices

C No further action

20. SLSF business planning and budgeting cycle align with SLSA. Development of 3 year business plan.

C No further action

21. Reassessment of the management arrangements of SRHRS U Helicopter Operations Review Committee established. Sale of SRHRS to SLSNSW being considered.

22. ICT Audit of SLSA and SLSF and the development of combined strategy for ITC for SLSA and the SLSF

P Deferred to second half of 2014. Not finished - will not be achieved.

23. Review current & future use of properties and develop property plan linked to budget for the combined SLSA /SLSF/helicopter Group

U SLSA Property Strategy 2014-2024 to SLSA Board for endorsement August 2014.

24. Risk remediation strategies form part of the Change Management Plan

C No further action

25. SLSA Board agrees in principle that costs be reflected in Financial Statements of SLSA/SLSF and/or the 2013/14 Budget and SLSA/SLSF Business Plans to be approved by the respective Boards and communicated to EMG

C No further action

Complete Pending Underway


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Key aspects of the charter are

detailed below.

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

74-81 are advisory only, however can

be empowered by the Board and meet

as required. Their recommendations

are considered by either the CEO, the

Executive Management Group, or in some

instances the Board. The Board, through

the CEO, has ultimate supervision of

the 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; the CEO 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; the President (Chairman),

who is also elected by the Appointed

Directors and the CEO (non-voting). Up

to four additional Independent Directors

may also be appointed to the Board.

The current Board has four appointed

Independent Directors.

Board meetings and access to managementThe Board meets at least five times

each year. The Appointed Directors are

supported by their respective State or

Territory CEOs.

Management of significant business risks2013/14 has seen further refinement to

our risk management processes. The

Board considered the Risk Management

Reporting and top ten risks and their

mitigation strategies.

Code of conductA code of conduct for Directors, setting out

expectations and limitations is contained

within the SLSA Board Governance Charter

which was adopted in May 2014.

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, seven

Directors are appointed by their respective

State or Territory Centre, and 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 incorporate associations

such as State Centres. The Chair ensures

that all State Appointed Directors fulfil their

fiduciary duties first and foremost to SLSA.

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Obtaining independent adviceThe Board is assisted in aspects of its

operations with external advice. Lander

and Rogers Lawyers were re-appointed

to provide legal services at the Annual

General Meeting in October 2013 for a

period of 12 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 (JLT) also

provides insurance advice and services.

Throughout the year, SLSA also sought

advice from a range of other external

consultants including, Astute Consulting

which conducted Governance and

Strategic Planning workshops.

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 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.

TrainingAt times, 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. The Surf

Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) raises funds

nationally and in each State for SLSA.

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 four 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 Board Governance Charter and

also in the SLSA Regulations.


074Boards & Committees

1. Executive Management Group (EMG)Management authority by the SLSA Board and is made up of

the SLSA CEO, State CEO’s, SLSA General Managers and SLSA’s

Legal Advisor.

Executive Management Group

Name Position

Greg Nance SLSA CEO (Chair)

Clare Harris (from April 2014) CEO, SLSSA

Elaine Farmer OAM JP (until April 2014) CEO, SLSSA

John Brennan OAM CEO, SLSQ

Nigel Taylor ESM CEO, LSV

Paul Andrew CEO, SLSWA

Phil Vanny AM CEO, SLSNSW

Tony Snelling CEO, SLSNT

Tony van den Enden GM, SLST

Kitty Chiller GM Capacity & Capability

Melissa King GM Communications & Business Development

Norman Farmer ESM GM Strategic Development

Peter George AM GM Corporate Services

3. Development Management Committee (DMC)Responsible for discussing issues related to SLS

member development.

Development Management Committee

Name Position

Vanessa Brown People & Development Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Brenda Lofthouse QLD

Kate Higginbotham NSW

Joshua Drummond WA

Julie Snelling NT

Kate McLauchlan VIC

Leanne Martlew TAS

Stephen Cornish SA

2. Governance Committees

Appointments and Remuneration CommitteeRecommends the appointment of the CEO to the SLSA Board,

reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO

and senior executives to the SLSA Board, and ensures adequate

human resource levels within the organisation.

Appointments and Remuneration Committee

Name Position

Graham Ford President, SLSA

Michael Crismale Director

Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee (FACC)Assists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of

accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices.

Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee

Name Position

Michael Crismale (until May 2014) Chair

Michael Martin AM (from May 2014) Chair

Greg Nance SLSA

Lyn Barratt NSW

Neil Morarty OAM VIC

Martin Walsh (from May 2014) VIC

Nominations CommitteeProposes any and all candidates for election and appointment

to the SLSA Board and is responsible for the appointment of the

Board Appointed Chairs of SLSA’s Advisory Committees.

Nominations Committee

Name Position

Christine Hopton Chair

Sarina Bratton AM Member

Kate Bell Member


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4. Lifesaving Education CommitteeCoordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy

and discusses issues relating to education.

Lifesaving Education Committee

Name Position

Amy Teale (until Jan 2014) Training & Education Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Pamela Simon (from Jan 2014) Education Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Ben Whibley QLD

Dean Hemburrow VIC

Janelle Slattery WA

Joy Fisher SA

Julie Snelling NT

Leanne Martlew TAS

Louise Fuller NSW

5. Lifesaving AdvisorsResponsible for providing technical advice on specific lifesaving

matters to SLSA

Lifesaving Advisors

Name Position

Carolyn Wiseman National Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

Chris Stevens Communications Advisor

Dr. Natalie Hood Medical Advisor

Henry Scruton Powercraft Advisor

Marcia Fife Marine Stinger Advisor

6. Lifesaving Management Committee (LMC)The LMC is responsible for the implementation and continual

improvement of lifesaving plans, programs and activities.

Lifesaving Management Committee

Name Position

Mark Fife OAM SLSA Chair, Lifesaving (Chair)

Anthony Bradstreet Assisting Chair, Coastal Risk & Safety Manager (SLSA)

Andy Kent NSW

Chris Peck WA

George Hill QLD

Greg Scott VIC

Shane Daw SA

Tony Snelling NT

Tony Van den Enden TAS

7. Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee (LMAC)Responsible for the development and implementation of the

strategic lifesaving business of SLSA.

Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee

Name Position

Mark Fife OAM SLSA Chair, Lifesaving (Chair)

Anthony Bradstreet Coastal Risk & Safety Manager (SLSA)

Alan Cross NT

Bruce Hosking SA

Christopher Jacobson TAS

Darren McLeod VIC

John Restuccia NSW

Mark Hills WA

Peter Lucas QLD


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9. Sport Directors and Management Committee

Sport Directors and Management Committee

Name Position

Dick Bignold SLSA Chair, Sport (Chair)

Alan Holmes VIC

Charles Melloy QLD

Chris Inglis WA

Leanne Martlew TAS

Michael Bate NSW

Michael Schetter SA

Peter Zuill SA

Sam Edwards NT

Shane Knight NSW

Stephen Carrick WA

Stuart Hogben QLD

Tom Mitchell VIC

10. Special Purpose Committees

Athlete Selection PanelResponsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with

SLSA selection policy.

Athlete Selection Panel

Name Position

Chris Gately Chair

Anne-Maree Gardiner QLD

Brett Dowker NSW

Australian Lifeguard Service Management CommitteeResponsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services

around Australia and discussing issues surrounding lifeguarding.

Australian Lifeguard Service Management Committee

Name Position

Murray Copas Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Dale Richardson VIC

Greg Cahill QLD

Matt du Plessis WA

Brent Manieri NSW

Shane Daw SA

Tony van den Enden TAS

Trevor Radburn NT

Boards & Committees

8. Sport AdvisorsResponsible for providing advice on specific sport matters at SLSA

Sport Advisors

Name Position

Andrew Buhk National Event Advisor

Bert Hunt Surf Boat Advisor

Chris Gately Selection Advisor

Danny Short High Performance Advisor

Don van Keimpema National Officiating Advisor

Gavin Hill National Coaching Advisor

Greg Allum OAM National Technical Advisor

Kristy Ellis National Sport Integrity Advisor


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Hall of Fame CommitteeThe Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and

makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to

the Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Committee

Name Position

Graham Ford President , SLSA (Chair)

Alan Whelpton AO NSW

John Fitzgerald AM SA

Vanessa Brown People & Development Manager (SLSA)

Warren Rennie AM NSW

History CommitteeAdvises, comments and submits recommendations on the

collection, conservation, management and documentation of the

history of surf lifesaving in Australia.

History Committee

Name Position

Stan Vesper Chair

Don Burchill OAM QLD

Don Henderson SA

Gary McKinnon NT

Ken Knight BEM TAS

Prue Weber VIC

Ray Brennan NSW

Tim Tucak WA


Peter Orlovich Honorary Archivist

Honours CommitteeInitiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of

SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community

and other awards.

Honours Committee

Name Position

Kevin Larkins SLSA Chair, Education and Development

Andrew Barnes VIC

Danny Hoyland OAM QLD

Jean Burling OAM WA

Richard Lytham NSW


Information Technology and Telecommunications CommitteeThis Committee makes recommendations to the EMG on IT&T

strategy, architecture, standards and policy with Surf Life Saving.

Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee

Name Position

Gary Daly National IT Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Bob Creek NT

Craig Williams QLD

Emma Atkins VIC

Greg Bird TAS

Jonathan Farrell CEO Appointment

Matt Hanks NSW

Ryan Greenaway WA

Shane Daw SA


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Meritorious Awards Selections CommitteeSelects individuals, lifesavers, and/or groups for Meritorious

Awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the

Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards

and educational tours.

Meritorious Awards Selections Committee

Name Position

Graham Ford SLSA President (Chair)

John Restuccia NSW

Lyn Barratt NSW

Mark Fife OAM Chair, Lifesaving

Lifesaving Gear & Equipment CommitteeCoordinates the trial and evaluation of new and/or modified

lifesaving gear and equipment, and discusses issues relating to

surf lifesaving gear and equipment.

Lifesaving Gear & Equipment Committee

Name Position

Anthony Bradstreet Coastal Risk and Safety Manager, SLSA (Chair)

Adrian Petrie TAS

Andy Kent NSW

Ashlee Biddle SA

Matt du Plessis WA

Peta Lawlor QLD

Scott Ivey VIC

Trevor Radburn NT

Public Education Committee Responsible for promoting and ensuring the highest

standard of public education in line with best practices

nationally and internationally.

Public Education Committee

Name Position

Sarah Anderson Public Safety Project Coordinator, SLSA (Chair)

Donna Walls QLD

Joshua Drummond WA

Julie Snelling NT

Kate Simpson VIC

Kevin Spencer SA

Stacey Pidgeon NSW

Tony van den Enden TAS

Public Liability Claims CommitteeManages part of the public liability risk for all of SLSA’s entities

participating in and covered by SLSA’s public liability insurance,

and to authorise public liability risk claims.

Public Liability Claims Committee

Name Position

John Brennan OAM QLD

Peter George AM GM, Corporate Services (SLSA)

Phil Vanny AM NSW

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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.

Research Advisory Committee

Name Position

Mr. Norman Farmer ESM General Manager, Strategic Development, SLSA (Chair)

Dr. Bernadette Matthews LSV

Dr. Dean Dudley Macquarie University

Dr. Melissa Edwards University of Technology Sydney

Dr. Shauna Sherker, PhD National Research Manager, SLSA

Dr. Sophie Pointer Flinders University

Mr Wade Sinclair James Cook University

Professor Andrew Short OAM University of Sydney

Professor Ann Williamson University of New South Wales

Professor Caroline Finch University of Ballarat

Sport Technical and Rules CommitteeResponsible for technical and editorial advice on rules and

publications, and policy formation when directed.

Sport Technical and Rules Committee

Name Position

Greg Allum OAM Chair

Allan Inwood QLD

Paul Schott NSW

Ric Mitchell VIC

Steve Strange NSW

Surf Boat Committee Responsible for overseeing the regulation, development and

management of surf boat rowing in Australia.

Surf Boat Committee

Name Position

Bert Hunt Chair

Don Alexander SA

Don Cotterill QLD

Geoff Matthews VIC

Grant Wilkinson NSW

James McLauglan WA

Mick Lang NSW

Rod Costa VIC

Stephen Blewett VIC

Youth Development CommitteeResponsible for discussing issues and implementing programs

related to youth activities within surf lifesaving.

Youth Development Committee

Name Position

Kevin Larkins SLSA Chair, Education and Development (Chair)

Bridget Riggs NT

Glenn Langley NSW

Joshua Drummond WA

Leanne Martlew TAS

Nancy Joseph VIC

Rob Campbell QLD

Stephen Cornish SA



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11. Australian Championships Committees These committees are responsible for the event and safety

planning and organisation of the Australian Championships.

Competition Committee

Competition Committee

Name Position

Mike Martin AM Chair Competition Committee

John Brennan OAM Deputy Chair - Championship Advisor

Adam Weir Work Health and Safety Advisor

Andrew Buhk Championship Referee

Dani Potter Event Manager (Chair of Operations Committee)

Dick Bignold Deputy Referee

Elise Irwin, President of Scarboro SLSC Host Club Representative

Kate Breeze Media Representative (observing role)

Nathan Hight Chief Executive Officer Delegate

Paul Chivers External Risk Consultant (observing role)

Stephen Leahy Safety & Emergency Services Officer (Chair of S&E Committee)

Operations Committee

Operations Committee

Name Position

Dani Potter Event Manager (Chair)

David Thompson Logistics Coordinator

GBE - Christian Bucciarelli Sports Presentation Contractor

Jean Burling OAM Announcing Coordinator

Ken Bird Site Manager

Robyn Carr Functions and Presentations Coordinator

Ron Pears OAM Event Adminstration Coordinator

Ross Wyeth Gear and Equipment Coordinator

Sold Out - Peter Lang Event Signage Contractor

Sophie Packer Sponsorship Representative

Organising Committee

Organising Committee

Name Position

Nathan Hight Manager Surf Sport (Chair)

Rick Wright OAM Surf Sport Advisor (Deputy Chair)

Adam Weir Work Health and Safety Advisor

Andrew Buhk Championship Referee

Anne-Marie Widermanski Medical Coordinator

Catherine Pacholke Event Coordinator

Cherie Kellett / Sophie Packer Sponsorship Representative

Dan McAtamney Event Assistant

Dani Potter Event Manager

David Thompson Logistics Coordinator


Don van Keimpema Officials Appointments

Elise Irwin Host Club Representative

Felicity Colbourne Counselling Services Manager

John Brennan OAM Championships Advisor

Kate Breeze Media Representative

Kate Hayes Marketing Representative

Ken Bird OAM Venue Manager

Mal Flew Powercraft Coordinator

Rob Murphy SLSWA Representative

Robyn Carr Presentations Manager

Ron Pears OAM Event Administration Coordinator

Ross Wyeth Gear and Equipment Coordinator

Stephen Leahy Emergency Services Officer

Steve Strange Results Manager

Val Connell On Beach Recorders Coordinator

Yvette Rutherford IT Representative

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Safety and Emergency Committee

Safety and Emergency Committee

Name Position

Stephen Leahy Emergency Services Officer (Chair)

Adam Weir Work Health & Safety Advisor

Anne-Marie Widermanski Medical Coordinator

Chris Stevens Communications Coordinator


Felicity Colbourne Counselling Services Manager (observing role)

Local Police Representative Local Police Representative

Mal Flew Powercraft Coordinator

Mark Hills ARRO Coordinator

Murray Copas Emergency Services Assistant

Phil Clayton & Alyce Bennet Athlete Liaison X 2 (M+F)

12. International Life Saving (ILS) Federation Committee

ILS Board of DirectorsThe ILS Board of Directors oversees the business of ILS between

the General Assemblies. Board of Director’s meetings are held on

a regular basis at various places in the world. The ILS Committees

cover areas across the board of international lifesaving including

Rescue Commission, Business Commission, Sport Commission

and Drowning Prevention and Public Education Commission.

ILS Board of Directors and Committees

Name Position

Graham Ford ILS World President

Dave Thompson (Chair) ILS Sport Commission and CommitteesILS Sport Commissioner

Norman Farmer ESM (Chair) ILS Business Commission and CommitteesILS Business Commissioner (Chair)

Adam Weir ILS Rescue Commission and Committees

Anthony Bradstreet ILS Drowning Prevention and Public Education Commission

Dr Natalie Hood MD ILS Rescue Commission and Committees

Greg Allum OAM ILS Sport Commission and Committees

Ian Fullagar Legal Adviser to ILSILS Sport Commission and Committees

John Fitzgerald OAM ILS Sport Commission and Committees

Kristy Ellis ILS Sport Commission and Committees

Pamela Simon ILS Rescue Commission and Committees

Peter George AM (Secretary Commission)

ILS Rescue Commission and CommitteesILS Business Commission and Committees

Rick Wright OAM ILS Sport Commission and Committees

Matthew Thompson ILS Rescue Commission RipSafe Committee

Peter Agnew ILS Rescue Commission Education Committee

Matrix Reporting


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EA to CEO

International Development Coordinator

(contract Jan 2015)

Portfolio Administration

CoordinatorFixed term contract

Grants and Operations

AnalystFixed term contract

Lifesaving Operations

Manager

Resource Development Coordinator

Sport Development Coordinator

Event Manager

Management

Venue Manager

Development Operations

Manager

Public Safety Project


Resource Development Coordinator

Fixed term contract

High Performance Pathways


Event Coordinator

Event Assistant

Research Coordinator

Surf Life Saving Australia Organisational Chart (as at July 2014)

Senior Management

OperationalExecutive

Management

Coastal Risk and Safety Manager

Member Services Assistant

Vacant

Vacant Position

GM Capacity and Capability

Education Manager

Sport Manager



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GM Corporate Services Matrix reporting - SLSF

Finance Manager

Assistant Accountant

ICT Coordinator

ICT Support Officer

P/T

Accounts Administrator

P/T Casual

Technical & Business Support

P/T

ICT Support Officer

ICT Support Officer

P/T

IT Manager

Human Resources Manager

ReceptionistMarketing Executive

Senior Graphic Designer

Marketing Manager

Comms & PR Executive (Digital)

Comms & PR Manager

SLSF positionsPartnerships

Executive

Partnerships Manager

Head of SLSF

GM Communications and Business Development

Section 04

Financial Report


086Financial Report

Summarised financial report for the year ended 30 June 2014The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2014. The financial statements

and specific disclosures included in the summarised financial report have been derived from the 2014 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.

Discussion and analysis of the summary financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

1. Statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive incomeThe 2014 consolidated surplus was $1,235,094 (2013: $317,158). This included an $874,719 surplus (2013: $129,586 surplus) in helicopter

activities and a $397,017 surplus from The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) which became a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent entity

on 1 July 2013.

Consolidated revenue for 2014 was $69,599,325 (2013: $37,340,387). Sponsorship remained steady at $11,857,183 (2013: $11,826,577).

Government Grants also remained steady at $7,537,578 (2013: $7,709,196). The SLSF lottery and trade promotion activities contributed

$24,666,891 to group revenue.

Expenditure on Lifesaving increased to $12,169,052 (2013: $11,091,217) due to an increase in sponsorship distributions to states.

Expenditure on competitions decreased to $4,779,421 (2013: $6,281,521) as 2013 included the cost of the Rescue 2012 Lifesaving World

Championships. Overall expenditure for helicopter administration and operations increased to $13,285,075 (2013: $12,055,877).

2. Statements of financial positionThe net assets of the consolidated group have increased to $33,426,574 (2013: $29,090,702). This was due in part to an increase of

$3,100,778 being the net assets of The Foundation acquired for nil consideration. The current ratio (current assets : current liabilities) of

the group 2.13 (2013: 1.95) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one.

Property, plant and equipment decreased by $2,419,920 with no major capital purchases. Cash increased to $20,502,725.

Over the 12 month period, total group assets increased by $9,411,635 while group liabilities increased by $5,075,763. The resulting

increase in group equity was $4,335,872 representing the surplus for the year and the consolidation of the SLSF.

The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities : total equity) of 0.41 (2013: 0.30) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to

leveraging the business.

3. Statements of cash flowsFor the consolidated group, cash increased by $10,704,605 (2013: decrease by $1,738,867). Net cash inflow from operating activities

was $6,531,573 (2013: 189,137 outflow). Net cash inflow from investment activities was $4,173,032 (2013: $1,549,730 outflow) which

comprised payments of $550,212 (2013: $1,768,959) for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $168,210 (2013:

$219,229) from the sale of property, plant and equipment, and $4,555,034 cash acquired on acquisition of the SLSF.

Section 4 Financial Report

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Statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive incomeFor the year ended 30 June 2014

Note Consolidated Entity Parent Entity

2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Revenue 2 69,599,325 37,340,387 26,280,841 26,205,872

Expenses 3 (68,364,231) (37,023,229) (26,430,742) (26,019,144)

Surplus / (deficit) before income tax expense 1,235,094 317,158 (149,901) 186,728

Income tax expense - - - -

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax expense for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia

1,235,094 317,158 (149,901) 186,728

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

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia

1,235,094 317,158 (149,901) 186,728

The above statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


088Financial Report

Statements of financial positionFor the year ended 30 June 2014

Note Consolidated Entity Parent Entity

Current assets 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Cash and cash equivalents 20,502,725 9,798,120 4,315,187 1,862,839

Trade and other receivables 4 2,313,527 4,982,804 2,650,485 3,508,048

Inventories 782,279 749,609 257,787 274,077

Other assets 5 3,958,490 308,320 109,608 15,810

Total current assets 27,557,021 15,838,853 7,333,067 5,660,774

Non current assets

Other financial assets 6 - - 3,300,882 200,104

Trade and other receivables 4 113,387 - - -

Property, plant and equipment 19,599,153 22,019,073 7,142,266 7,395,883

Total non current assets 19,712,540 22,019,073 10,443,148 7,595,987

Total assets 47,269,561 37,857,926 17,776,215 13,256,761

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 7 11,781,703 7,073,843 7,060,492 5,632,809

Employee benefits 8 1,158,090 1,047,297 338,234 410,302

Total current liabilities 12,939,793 8,121,140 7,398,726 6,043,111

Non current liabilities

Trade and other payables 7 766,025 547,820 768,194 555,240

Employee benefits 8 137,169 98,264 37,440 37,432

Total non current liabilities 903,194 646,084 805,634 592,672

Total liabilities 13,842,987 8,767,224 8,204,360 6,635,783

NET ASSETS 33,426,574 29,090,702 9,571,855 6,620,978

Equity

Retained surpluses 28,621,673 27,024,758 4,766,954 4,555,034

Special funds 1,704,123 2,065,944 1,704,123 2,065,944

Other reserves 12 3,100,778 - 3,100,778 -

TOTAL EQUITY 33,426,574 29,090,702 9,571,855 6,620,978

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


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Statements of changes in equityFor the year ended 30 June 2014

Consolidated Entity Parent Entity

Retained surpluses ($)

Special funds ($)

Other reserves ($)

Total equity ($)

Retained surpluses ($)

Special funds ($)

Other reserves ($)

Total equity ($)

Balance at 1 July 2012 26,447,592 2,325,952 - 28,773,544 4,108,298 2,325,952 - 6,434,250

Surplus after income tax expense for the year

317,158 - - 317,158 186,728 - - 186,728

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

- - - - - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year

317,158 - - 317,158 186,728 - - 186,728

Amounts transferred from special funds

260,008 (260,008) - - 260,008 (260,008) - -

Balance at 30 June 2013 27,024,758 2,065,944 - 29,090,702 4,555,034 2,065,944 - 6,620,978

Surplus / (deficit) after income tax expense for the year

1,235,094 - - 1,235,094 (149,901) - - (149,901)

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

- - - - - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year

1,235,094 - - 1,235,094 (149,901) - - (149,901)

Amounts Acquired - - 3,100,778 3,100,778 - - 3,100,778 3,100,778

Amounts transferred from special funds

361,821 (361,821) - - 361,821 (361,821) - -

Balance at 30 June 2014 28,621,673 1,704,123 3,100,778 33,426,574 4,766,954 1,704,123 3,100,778 9,571,855

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


090Financial Report

Statements of cash flowsFor the year ended 30 June 2014

Consolidated Parent Entity

Cash flows from operating activities 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST)

78,309,024 35,956,668 29,271,648 25,897,576

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) (72,306,725) (36,658,433) (26,914,244) (28,350,057)

Interest received 529,274 512,628 120,175 145,133

Net cash from / (used in) operating activities 6,531,573 (189,137) 2,477,579 (2,307,348)

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary 4,555,034 - - -

Payments for property, plant and equipment (550,212) (1,768,959) (36,980) (91,216)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 168,210 219,229 17,000 154,209

Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 4,173,032 (1,549,730) (19,980) 62,993

Cash flows from financing activities

Loans to subsidiaries - - (5,251) (5,095)

Net cash used in financing activities - - (5,251) (5,095)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 10,704,605 (1,738,867) 2,452,348 (2,249,450)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 9,798,120 11,536,987 1,862,839 4,112,289

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 20,502,725 9,798,120 4,315,187 1,862,839

The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


091

Notes to and forming part of the summary financial statementsFor the year ended 30 June 2014

1. Basis of preparationThe Summary Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2014. The audited

financial report for the year ended 30 June 2014 is available to Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s voting members on request from Surf Life

Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries.

The financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars which is Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’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 summary 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 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Government grants 7,537,578 7,709,196 6,397,535 6,185,496

Sponsorships 11,857,183 11,826,577 10,269,212 10,597,731

Fundraising and donations* 16,854,785 9,566,245 6,394,034 5,526,654

Commercial revenue 24,666,891 - - -

Contract revenue 3,337,817 2,784,536 - -

Other revenue 3,022,613 2,294,547 1,347,361 1,625,976

Interest 522,947 512,628 120,175 145,133

Sale of goods 1,098,359 1,207,484 1,105,704 1,207,484

Hire of helicopter 54,332 521,776 - -

Royalty and trademark revenue 125,484 227,937 125,484 227,937

Competition entry fees 521,336 689,461 521,336 689,461

69,599,325 37,340,387 26,280,841 26,205,872

* Revenue from fundraising and donations is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is received by the company. There is an inherent risk associated with a not-for-profit entity’s operating environment as it relates to revenue recognition from fundraising sources. This arises as a result of the internal control environment surrounding the recording of cash receipts from fundraising revenue.


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3. Expenses 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Lifesaving 12,169,051 11,091,217 13,333,565 12,194,129

Competitions 4,779,421 6,281,521 4,777,407 6,286,521

Administration of lifesaving and competitions 3,881,806 3,161,622 3,388,854 3,157,454

Cost of sales 881,351 1,060,714 887,451 1,060,714

Fundraising distribution to states 9,476,248 3,316,561 4,046,899 3,316,561

Philanthropic expenses 2,155,333 - - -

Expenses relating to commercial activities 20,084,052 - - -

Administration of Foundation activities 1,619,525 - - -

Helicopter administration and finance 3,168,635 2,006,899 - -

Helicopter operations 7,969,612 8,188,853 - -

Helicopter fundraising 2,146,828 1,860,125 - -

Foreign exchange loss / (gain) 1,541 27,258 - -

Net loss / (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

30,828 28,459 (3,434) 3,765

68,364,231 37,023,229 26,430,742 26,019,144

4. Trade and other receivables

Current

Trade receivables 1,797,713 2,070,813 1,602,260 1,915,981

Other receivables 515,814 2,911,991 1,048,225 1,592,067

2,313,527 4,982,804 2,650,485 3,508,048

Non Current

Security deposit 113,387 - - -

113,387 - - -

5. Other Assets (current)

Prepayments 530,260 308,320 109,608 15,810

Fundraising prize bank 3,428,230 - - -

3,958,490 308,320 109,608 15,810

The Fundraising Prize Bank consists of property purchases, and other prizes to be offered in future lotteries. Other costs, that are not associated with prizes, which relate to future lotteries, are expensed when incurred.

6. Other financial assets (non current)

Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 11) - - 3,300,882 200,104

- - 3,300,882 200,104


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7. Trade and other payables 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Current

Trade payables 2,148,155 1,449,513 907,605 822,739

Other payables 2,638,312 2,652,799 2,203,392 2,312,545

Income in advance 6,220,650 2,049,577 3,174,909 1,575,571

Public liability claims pool (see below) 774,586 921,954 774,586 921,954

11,781,703 7,073,843 7,060,492 5,632,809

Non current

Other payables - - 2,169 7,420

Public liability claims pool (see below) 766,025 547,820 766,025 547,820

766,025 547,820 768,194 555,240

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 by insurance broker (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) calculated a potential liability of $774,586 (2013: $921,954). This amount makes up the current liability portion shown above.

8. Employee benefits

Current

Employee benefits 1,158,090 1,047,297 338,234 410,302

Non current

Employee benefits 137,169 98,264 37,440 37,432

Aggregate employee entitlements 1,295,259 1,145,561 375,674 447,734


094

Percent of shares held

11. Details of subsidiaries Country of Incorporation 2014 (%) 2013 (%)

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

The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited (2)(3) Australia 0 0

(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 East Coast Partnership.(3). The Surf Life Saving Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and therefore does not have issued capital. The parent entity acquired control over

The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited on 1 July 2013 by board resolution of The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited.

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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 NSW Government announced on 17th July 2013 a Reform Plan in which NSW Health propose to restructure helicopter contracts.

Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (NRHRS) has entered into a Deed of Commitment and Undertaking to assist

Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service to tender for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Northern Region.

Based on the tender submitted, it is expected that NRHRS will cease providing HEMS services in May 2016. On 30th August 2014 the

board of SLSA resolved that NRHRS be wound up following the expiration of the HEMS service. The constitution of NRHRS states that on

winding up a portion of the net assets of the company be distributed to charitable organisations within the local flight path area. This will

result in a reduction in the net assets of the consolidated entity as these funds are distributed upon winding up however the total amount

is not yet quantifiable.

10. Members’ equity issued capitalThe parent entity is incorporated under the ACNC Act 2012, 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 2014 the number of members was 168,622 (2013: 166,923).


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12. Other reserves 2014 ($) 2013 ($) 2014 ($) 2013 ($)

Acquisition / disposition reserve 3,100,778 - 3,100,778 -

3,100,778 - 3,100,778 -

The acquisition / disposition reserve represents the net assets of The Surf Life Saving Foundation acquired by the parent entity on 1 July 2013 for nil consideration. Refer to Note 14.

13. 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 enters 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.


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14. Business combinationsOn 1st of July 2013 the parent entity acquired control of The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited for nil consideration. The Surf Life Saving

Foundation Limited is the national fundraising arm of Surf Life Saving in Australia

Details of the acquisition are as follows:

Fair Value ($)

Cash and cash equivalents 4,555,032

Trade and other receivables 397,317

Plant and equipment 199,791

Others assets 3,051,343

Trade and other payables (3,727,267)

Employee benefits (295,129)

Revenue in advance (1,026,436)

Other liabilities (53,873)

Net assets acquired 3,100,778

Consideration transferred -

Net assets in excess of consideration transferred recognised within equity 3,100,778

15. Events occurring after the reporting periodThe board of SLSA resolved on the 30th of August 2014 to wind up Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd following the

expiration of the HEMS contract which is expected in May 2016. Refer also to Note 9.

The parent entity is currently in negotiations over the sale of Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (‘SRHRS’). SRHRS

is expected to continue with its operations as normal throughout and after the sale is completed. The sale is expected to occur within the

next 12 months. As of the date of this report, no formal agreement on the sale had been reached.

16. Company detailsThe registered office and principal place of business of the consolidated entity is 789 Botany Road, Rosebery, NSW 2018.

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097Directors’ Declaration

The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare that:1. In the directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes of the company and the consolidated entity are in accordance with the

ACNC Act 2012, included that they:

a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the ACNC Regulations 2013 and other

mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

b. give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company and the consolidated entity as at 30 June 2014 and of their

performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

2. In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company and the consolidated entity will be able to pay its

debts as and when they become due and payable.

On behalf of the Directors by

Graham Ford

Director

Sydney, 29 September 2014

Ralph Devlin

Director

Sydney, 29 September 2014

Section 05

Awards & Honours


102

Major John Bond

Harold John Brown OAM

Michael Burke BEM

Professor Tess Cramond OBE AO

Currumbin Patrol Competition team

Jack Dearlove MBE

Bob Gear AM

Alan Kennedy MBE

Dr Ian Mackie AM

Graham McKenzie OAM

Hector McDonald OAM

Warren Allen Rennie AM

Earle Smith AM

Ainslie W “Sprint” Walker OBE

Peter George AM

Gregory Arthur Allum OAM

Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE

Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE

Roy Doyle

Theo Haywood

Cliff Marsh OAM

Donald D McIntyre

John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC

Tom Meagher OBE

Lyster Ormsby

Charles Davidson Paterson

Ronald E Rankin AM

Paul Smith OAM

Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE

Ron Tallon OAM

F O (Frank) Venning MBE

Ken W C Watson MBE

Alan Brian Whelpton AO

Dan White OAM

Jack Winders OBE

S W (Bill) Winders MBE

Ian (Rick) Wright OAM

* Robert Brydon AM

John Bliss

Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Open Boat crew

Bondi R&R team

Bundaberg March Past team

Graham Carlisle OAM

Jon Donohoe AM

Harold C Evans

Karla Gilbert

Kristy Harris

Trevor Hendy AM

Dennis Heussner

John Robert Holt

Ky Hurst

Brian Hutchings

Grant Kenny OAM

Bruce Kolkka

Peter Lacey

Killcare Open Mens Beach Relay Team

Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team

Northcliffe Open Patrol Competition Team

Robert (Bob) Mayo AM

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

Shannon Eckstein

Michael Jones

Naomi Flood

North Cottesloe Open Surf Boat - J Crew

Lenore Grice

2013/14 Inductees

Naomi Flood, Manly LSC, NSWNaomi has won six Individual and 11 team Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (open) Gold medals. Naomi also won three Gold

medals at Rescue 2012, World Lifesaving Championships. Naomi has proven to be a fantastic team member and ambassador for Surf

Life Saving.

North Cottesloe Open Surf Boat – J Crew, North Cottesloe SLSC, WANorth Cottesloe SLSC’s Open Surf Boat Crew, J Crew, has won four consecutive Australian Surf Life Saving Championship Open Men’s Surf

Boat Gold Medals with the same four team members, Peter Charles, Kim Greville, Derek Knox and David Porzig.

Lenore Grice, Noosa Heads SLSC, QLDAs at 2013, Lenore Grice had coached 30 Gold, 18 Silver and five Bronze Medals in First Aid at Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

over a 27 year career, for Noosa Heads and Maroochydore Surf Life Saving clubs.

SLSA Hall of Fame

SLSA Hall of Fame

Surf Lifesaving Administration Sport Sport

Section 5 Awards & Honours

103New Life Members

Life Membership recognises distinguished service that is both sustained and conspicuous. In 2013/14, Alan Victor Doig OAM and Ian Goode received Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). Together, Alan and Ian have contributed 100 years of service to the movement

Ian GoodeCronulla SLSC, NSW

Ian Goode has been a member of his

club for 51 years. Ian has served on both

competition and Board of Junior Activities

committees across all levels of the

organisation and has held roles as Referee,

Coach and Team Manager at club, branch,

state and national levels.

Ian is recognised for his contribution to

the promotion and development of both

women and juniors in Surf Life Saving. As

Chair of SLSA’s ‘Women in Sport 10 Years

on Committee,’ Ian identified the limited

opportunities existing for women in sport

at that time, promoted the growth of

women in the movement, and advocated

for equal competition events for women as

we see it today.

Alan Victor Doig OAM Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC, QLD

Alan joined Surf Life Saving over 60 years

ago. He has served in several prominent

roles including that of Club Secretary,

Chief instructor, Branch Publicity

Officer and on the Branch Board of

Examiners. Furthermore Alan has acted

as Chief Referee Steward at all levels of

the organisation.

Alan is recognised for his contribution to

the area of Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR).

He was instrumental in bringing expired

air and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

techniques to SLSQ and SLSA. He was

one of four participants anaesthetised,

rendered unconscious and revived to

demonstrate EAR.


104SLSA Life Members

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 270

recorded Life Members.

* Denotes deceased

* 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 OAM, 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 AM, MJ

Mitchell, RA

*Singleton, M

*Sargeant, RJ

Howard OAM, R

Strange, SR

*Roberts OAM, R

Thompson, D

Burling OAM, J

Lytham OAM, R

White, C

Brennan, R

Welch OAM, R

Jamieson OAM AFSM, W

Haven, A

Farmer OAM, E

Bruce, G

Blake OAM, R

Doig OAM, A

Goode, I


106SLSA Awards of Excellence

DHL Club of the YearNoosa Heads SLSC, QLD

Noosa Heads SLSC recorded significant

improvement in all areas of operation

in 2012/13 including increasing active

membership by 25%. The Club initiated

a Club Support Program in conjunction

with the Sunshine Coast Branch, to

address lifesaving service deficiencies in

neighbouring clubs. The highly successful

Seahorse Nippers Program was also

introduced for children with disabilities or

special needs.

DHL Surf Lifesaver of the YearRyan Rosenbaum Tacking Point SLSC, NSW

Ryan, the Patrol Captain at Tacking Point

SLSC for the past six years, has mentored

two junior lifesavers who also became

Patrol Captains. Ryan also held the

position of Deputy Director of Lifesaving

for the branch and is the first on-call duty

officer in the region. Ryan has played an

integral role in testing and coordinating

the radio network within the branch

including introducing external lifeguards

to the network.

DHL Lifeguard of the YearTim Daymond Australian Lifeguard Service, NSW

Tim, a senior lifeguard with the ALS since

2008/9 season has trained and mentored

many lifeguards and lifesavers. In 2012/13,

he was involved in four major spinal cases

where a quick and professional response

dramatically improved the outcome. Tim

has a very professional attitude towards his

work. He takes his training in his lifeguard

work seriously and this was seen to be

beneficial in the major incidents he was

involved this season.

DHL Volunteer of the YearSam Edwards Mindil Beach SLSC, NT

Sam Edwards is a great ambassador

for Surf Life Saving in the Northern

Territory. He capably lead the Mindil

Beach Surf Life Saving Club as President

for over two years, increasing the Club’s

membership by 200% through innovative

programs. Sam was also named by the

NT Government and Awards Australia as

one of the Territory’s ‘Young Achievers

of the Year’ – winning the Community &

Wellbeing category.

Assessor of the YearAdrienne Lowe Dee Why SLSC, NSW

Adrienne demonstrated ongoing

commitment to conducting assessments

at a club and branch level. Adrienne

designed and developed new assessment

tools and processes for the Sydney

Northern Beaches Bronze Central Venue

and implemented mentor programs and

guidelines for assessors.

Community Education Program of the YearBe Active Program, Brighton, SA

The Be Active Program offers free ocean

swimming and surf safety lessons to

members of the community who may

already know how to swim, but are not

confident in swimming in the ocean.

This group includes a high number of

international students. The program also

provides a ‘Come and try Surf Sports Day’

introducing program participants to club

activities and club members, facilitating

an easy transition into the Surf Life

Saving movement.

2012/13 Award Recipients


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Trainer of the YearDavid Rylance Elwood LSC, VIC

David, the Chief Instructor at Elwood LSC,

delivered a broad range of courses for both

his Club and surrounding clubs. David

was dedicated to continually developing

himself and others by attending and

completing many training events, awards

and workshops in all areas of lifesaving.

Surf Sports Athlete of the YearNaomi Flood Manly LSC, NSW

Naomi has excelled in the surf ski

discipline winning five gold medals at The

Aussies including the Open Female Surf

Ski, Surf Ski Relay, Mixed and Women’s

Double Ski and the Rescue Tube. Naomi

also won Gold in the Open Female Surf Ski

at the World Lifesaving Championships,

Rescue 2012. Naomi was also selected in

the London 2012 Australian Sprint Kayak

Olympic Team.

Surf Sports Coach of the Year Wade Sinclair Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC, QLD

Wade was the Senior Coach of the QLD

Country High Performance Squad, High

Performance Coach for the SLSA National

High Performance Program and was Sports

Scientist for the Australian Life Saving Team

at Rescue 2012. Wade is actively involved

in the ongoing development of the Pool

Rescue discipline, contributing to the most

successful year for the QLD Country High

Performance Program.

Surf Sports Official of the Year Don Van Keimpema Shelly Beach, NSW

Don continues to officiate at club, branch,

state, national and international events

in various roles of authority. Don was

involved in the development of the

Junior Officials Accreditation Program

and the development of the youth

competition program for the National Pool

Rescue Championships.


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May 2014 Geraldton SLSC Blair Walkington

On Wednesday 7 May 2014, after

witnessing a surfer knocked off his board

at Back Beach WA with suspected spinal

injuries, lifesaver Blair Walkington paddled

over to the surfer to provide assistance.

The surfer indicated head, neck and back

pain and was visibly struggling to keep

his head above water. Blair stabilised the

patient’s head and neck, and swam 100

metres to shore.

National Rescue of the Month

The National Rescue of the Month is a program that recognises excellence in lifesaving and service delivery, measured against industry

best practice and operating procedures. The Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) board endorsed the implementation of the National Rescue

of the Month in December 2013. The National Rescue of the Month recipients listed below were awarded at quarterly ceremonies at

Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.

December 2013 Surfers Paradise SLSC Emily Schofield

On 16 December 2013, Surfers Paradise’s

patrol performed 44 rescues, countless

‘assists’ and hundreds of preventative

actions and was a great example of efforts

in Surf Life Saving across Australia.

During the rescue, off duty surf lifesaver

Emily Schofield, 17 year old school student,

assisted 25 individuals over four hours.

January 2014Australian Lifeguard Service Yallingup Lifeguards - Ben Sowter & Janek Ferrandi

On 10 January 2014, lifeguards Ben Sowter

and Janek Ferrandi rescued three surfers

who had been dragged by a rip 500-600m

off shore at Smith Beach.

February 2014 South Narrabeen SLSC Peter Madden (Patrol Captain), Angie Thorpe, Jacinta Paquay, Chris Gale, Sean Coutts and Rohan Fisher (Sydney Northern Beaches Duty Officer); Warringah Council - Brad Young

Patrolling members Peter Madden (Patrol

Captain), Angie Thorpe, Jacinta Paquay,

Chris Gale and Sean Coutts saved the life of

a woman who was severely allergic to, and

stung by a blue bottle on 9 February, 2014.

March 2014 Surfers Paradise SLSC Scott Dineen

On 22 March, 2014 Patrol Vice-Captain,

Scott Dineen saved the lives of two

swimmers in difficulty at the same time.

April 2014 Freshwater SLSC Tod Rowbotham

On Saturday 12 April 2014, at Freshwater

Beach, Tod Rowbotham pulled a surfer out

of the surf. The patient had been washed

up near rocks through the treacherous

surf. Todd assisted the patient to duck dive

and ride the rescue board to safety.

NB. June 2014 nominations were not received at time of this report’s publication


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Meritorious Awards are awarded to affiliated clubs and/or their members and/or the public for outstanding deeds of bravery performed in

the sphere of Surf Life Saving operations. This includes lifesaving - both in and outside of designated patrol hours.

In 2012/13, Certificates of Merit were awarded to the following:

Andrew MizziBroulee Surfers SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit w/ Bronze Insert

Anika MorganWoolgoolga SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit

Avoca Beach SLSCGroup Certificate of Merit

Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue ServiceGroup Certificate of Merit

Bradley Heard, Gary Murphy and Mark PuglisiBallina Jet Boat Surf Rescue Service Individual Certificate of Merit w/Silver Insert

Gary BarbenCoolum SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit

Michael BanisterCronulla SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit w/ Bronze Insert

Point Lonsdale SLSCGroup Certificate of Merit

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) Bundaberg Region 24-Hour Emergency Response CrewGroup Certificate of Merit w/ Bronze Insert

SLSQ Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Rescue ServiceGroup Certificate of Merit w/ Bronze Insert

SLSQ Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Rescue ServiceGroup Certificate of Merit

Toby AdamsNorth Wollongong SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit

Trent O’SheaScamander SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit

Meritorious Awards

Section 06

Statistical Summaries


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NSW QLD VIC WA SA TAS NT* 13/14 12/13 % Change

Active (15-18)

Male 1,860 840 1,209 473 206 60 10 4,658 4,433 5.08%

Female 1,329 699 1,061 467 202 48 13 3,819 3,623 5.41%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 3,189 1,539 2,270 940 408 108 23 8,477 8,056 5.23%

Active (18 or over)

Male 9,034 3,352 2,091 1,842 1,170 325 72 17,886 17,432 2.60%

Female 4,190 1,600 1,393 1,110 699 218 58 9,268 9,142 1.38%

Unknown 1 - - - - - - 1 - 0.00%

Total 13,225 4,952 3,484 2,952 1,869 543 130 27,155 26,574 2.19%

Active Reserve

Male 866 98 110 57 6 13 2 1,152 1,155 -0.26%

Female 291 25 40 29 0 7 1 393 385 2.08%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 1,157 123 150 86 6 20 3 1,545 1,540 0.32%

Cadet (13-15)

Male 1,675 663 875 552 200 67 8 4,040 3,901 3.56%

Female 1,649 612 914 570 199 69 14 4,027 3,824 5.31%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 3,324 1,275 1,789 1,122 399 136 22 8,067 7,725 4.43%

Award

Male 245 445 127 155 25 8 4 1,009 901 11.99%

Female 223 377 64 128 25 7 3 827 780 6.03%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 468 822 191 283 50 15 7 1,836 1,681 9.22%

Patrolling Lifesavers

Male 13,680 5,398 4,412 3,079 1,607 473 96 28,745 27,822 3.32%

Female 7,682 3,313 3,472 2,304 1,125 349 89 18,334 17,754 3.27%

Unknown 1 - - - - - - 1 - 100.00%

Total 21,363 8,711 7,884 5,383 2,732 822 185 47,080 45,576 3.30%

Junior Activity (5-13)

Male 15,308 5,138 5,248 3,969 1,500 460 106 31,729 32,244 -1.60%

Female 14,300 4,905 5,316 3,673 1,492 427 104 30,217 30,622 -1.32%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 29,608 10,043 10,564 7,642 2,992 887 210 61,946 62,866 -1.46%

Long Service

Male 3,224 1,051 123 460 65 2 0 4,925 4,910 0.31%

Female 311 189 21 132 22 0 0 675 599 12.69%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 3,535 1,240 144 592 87 2 0 5,600 5,509 1.65%

Membership

47,080Patrolling Surf Lifesavers

61,946Junior Activities (5-13) members

1.65%Increase in long service membership

Section 6 Statistical Summaries

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NSW QLD VIC WA SA TAS NT* 13/14 12/13 % Change

Associate

Male 5,980 3,624 3,854 1,275 739 215 20 15,707 16,240 -3.28%

Female 4,950 4,711 4,400 1,034 815 272 48 16,230 16,613 -2.31%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 10,930 8,335 8,254 2,309 1,554 487 68 31,937 32,853 -2.79%

General

Male 3,258 75 872 1,942 422 16 342 6,927 5,984 15.76%

Female 2,959 82 992 2,083 469 21 327 6,933 5,736 20.87%

Unknown 1 - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 6,218 157 1,864 4,025 891 37 669 13,861 11,720 18.27%

Honorary

Male 281 190 31 55 22 - 1 580 589 -1.53%

Female 155 107 20 33 7 1 - 323 359 -10.03%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 436 297 51 88 29 1 1 903 948 -4.75%

Life Member

Male 1,496 880 544 248 322 82 22 3,594 3,499 2.72%

Female 130 95 171 48 67 14 10 535 497 7.65%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 1,626 975 715 296 389 96 32 4,129 3,996 3.33%

Probationary

Male 417 420 511 111 21 19 15 1,514 1,667 -9.18%

Female 262 281 523 77 22 10 8 1,183 1,330 -11.05%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 679 701 1,034 188 43 29 23 2,697 2,997 -10.01%

Past Active

Male 88 132 93 1 1 3 - 318 294 8.16%

Female 34 72 43 1 - 1 - 151 164 -7.93%

Unknown - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

Total 122 204 136 2 1 4 0 469 458 2.40%

Total Male 43,732 16,908 15,688 11,140 4,699 1,270 602 94,039 93,249 0.85%

Total Female 30,783 13,755 14,958 9,385 4,019 1,095 586 74,581 73,674 1.23%

Total Unknown 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00%

Grand Total 74,517 30,663 30,646 20,525 8,718 2,365 1,188 168,622 166,923 1.02%

4,129Life Members

903Honorary Members

3.30%Increase in patrolling surf lifesavers


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SLS Actions (Clubs)

NSW QLD VIC* WA SA TAS NT TOTAL

Rescues

No Gear 786 192 16 150 15 2 3 1,164

Rescue Tube 1,147 560 69 104 7 4 34 1,925

Board 1,389 551 83 207 23 17 89 2,395

IRB 690 342 146 209 36 21 - 1,444

Surfboard 5 - - 1 1 - - 7

Other 161 151 12 98 2 4 - 428

Total 4,178 1,796 326 769 84 48 126 7,327

Preventative Actions

Lost Children 912 18 156 54 89 12 - 1,241

Preventions 149,060 108,064 28,462 13,008 4,209 739 106 303,648

Searches 171 14 89 20 28 8 - 330

Evacuation Alarm 137 58 19 19 28 6 - 267

Total 150,280 108,154 28,726 13,101 4,354 765 106 305,486

First Aid

Fractures/Dislocation 90 98 20 42 6 1 - 257

Marine Stings 2,231 1,818 136 1,293 508 31 15 6,032

Major Wounds 150 57 35 22 10 4 1 279

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 2,550 1,096 631 551 226 53 2 5,109

Other 808 331 193 388 126 20 2 1,868

Resuscitation 21 - 3 - 9 - - 33

Spinal 138 71 16 36 11 1 - 273

Total 5,988 3,471 1,034 2,332 896 110 20 13,851

Grand Total 160,446 113,421 30,086 16,202 5,334 923 252 326,664

Patrol Hours

Total 537,854 354,247 152,169 104,578 58,812 17,416 2,672 1,227,746

* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions

Actions

7,327Surf Life Saving club (SLSC) rescues

305,486Preventative Actions performed by SLSC’s

13,851First Aid treatments administered by surf lifesavers


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SLS Actions (Lifeguards)

ALS NSW

ALS QLD

ALS Victoria*

ALS SA

ALS WA

ALS TAS

ALS NT

Total

Rescues

No Gear 75 296 3 1 40 - 158 573

Rescue Tube 84 95 34 1 167 - 35 416

Board 636 667 106 7 169 - 32 1,617

IRB 11 6 31 - - - - 48

RWC 56 305 13 - 46 - - 420

JRB/ORB/RIB - - - - - - - -

Helicopter 1 - - - - - - 1

Surfboard 2 - - - - - - 2

Other 28 30 - - 3 - 1 62

Total 893 1,399 187 9 425 - 226 3,139


Lost Children 2 41 8 1 2 - 2 56

Preventions 224,313 375,853 61,724 2,852 24,465 22 4,784 694,013

Searches 4 36 - 1 - - - 41

Evacuation Alarm 47 30 8 2 2 - - 89

Total 224,366 375,960 61,740 2,856 24,469 22 4,786 694,199

First Aid

Fractures/Dislocation 38 124 7 - 35 - 16 220

Marine Stings 1,777 3,760 - 120 1,052 5 15 6,729

Major Wounds 42 116 32 - 25 1 9 225

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 2,256 5,434 472 193 733 2 682 9,772

Other 248 491 2 2 159 - 15 917

Resuscitation - - 1 - - - - 1

Spinal 14 50 6 1 10 - 1 82

Total 4,375 9,975 520 316 2,014 8 738 17,946

Grand Total 229,634 387,334 62,447 3,181 26,908 30 5,750 715,284

Patrol Hours

Lifeguard Hours 79,679 227,750 24,900 910 27,015 889 13,057 374,199

3,139Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) rescues

694,199Preventative Actions performed by ALS Lifeguards

17,946First Aid treatments administered by ALS Lifeguards


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1,245Rescues performed by Support Operations

16,352Preventative Actions performed by Support Operations

39,480Patrol Hours

SLS Actions (Support Operations)

NSW QLD VIC* SA WA TAS NT TOTAL

Rescues

No Gear 3 - - - - - - 3

IRB - - - - - - 1 1

RWC 233 563 9 57 170 - - 1,032

JRB/ORB/RIB 10 73 - 11 - - 3 97

Helicopter 3 1 - 3 - - - 7

Other 6 85 - 14 - - - 105

Total 255 722 9 85 170 0 4 1,245


Lost Children 1 5 - 20 - - - 26

Preventions 600 9,851 - 5,162 301 31 36 15,981

Searches 29 67 - 58 73 1 1 229

Evacuation Alarm 11 10 - 95 - - - 116

Total 641 9,933 0 5,335 374 32 37 16,352

First Aid

Fractures/Dislocation - 2 - 1 - - - 3

Marine Stings 1 1 - - - - - 2

Major Wounds 1 1 - - - - - 2

Minor Cuts/Abrasions - 72 - 2 - 1 - 75

Other 3 5 - 2 - - - 10

Resuscitation 2 1 - - - - - 3

Spinal - 1 - - - - - 1

Total 7 83 0 5 0 1 0 96

Grand Total 903 10,738 9 5,425 544 33 41 17,693

Patrol Hours

Total 12,132 19,786 439 4,455 1,684 133 853 39,480


Actions


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SLS Equipment (Clubs)

NSW QLD VIC* SA WA TAS NT TOTAL

Land-based

Beach Vehicle (ATV) 96 22 55 20 30 6 1 230

Buildings and Structures 74 71 71 - 34 14 5 269

Defibrillator 275 101 124 74 37 14 1 626

First Aid Equipment 663 154 108 69 49 17 2 1,062

Oxygen Resuscitator 379 102 210 70 53 17 2 833

Radio 1,025 269 885 237 87 45 12 2,560

Spinal Equipment 347 94 212 32 70 28 2 785

Suction Equipment 82 36 96 53 8 14 2 291

Vehicle 23 21 15 15 12 2 3 91

Total 2,964 870 1,776 570 380 157 30 6,747

Aquatic

Rescue Board 1,438 388 726 231 245 42 3 3,073

Rescue Tube 1,717 255 868 323 249 46 6 3,464

IRB Hull 353 73 259 61 70 32 6 854

IRB Motor 452 114 388 88 70 35 6 1,153

RWC - - - - - - - -

Total 3,960 830 2,241 703 634 155 21 8,544

Grand total 6,924 1,700 4,017 1,273 1,014 312 51 15,291

Equipment

SLS Equipment (Support Operations)


Land-based

4WD 2 5 - - 4 - 2 13

Beach Vehicle - 2 - - - - - 2

Buildings and Structures 2 2 - - - 6 - 10

Defibrillator 3 5 - 14 2 - 1 25

First Aid Equipment 5 10 - 14 5 - 1 35

Oxygen Resuscitator 5 10 - 14 4 - 1 34

Radio 95 25 - 48 26 17 10 221

Spinal Equipment 9 3 - 14 - - 1 27

Suction Equipment 2 10 - 14 1 - 1 28

Total 123 72 - 118 42 23 17 395

3,073Rescue Boards

626Defibrillators

854Inflatable Rescue Boats



118Equipment

11Helicopters (SLS Support Operations)

298ALS Rescue Boards

260ALS Rescue Tubes


SLS Equipment (Lifeguards)

ALS NSW

ALS QLD

ALS Victoria*

ALS SA

ALS WA

ALS TAS

ALS NT

TOTAL

Land-based

Beach Vehicle 9 51 3 1 4 - 1 69

Buildings and Structures - 68 - 3 - - - 71

Defibrillator 37 90 3 - 7 1 2 140

First Aid Equipment 47 90 7 2 9 4 4 163

Oxygen Resuscitator 53 90 4 1 8 4 4 164

Radio 111 130 10 6 6 2 8 273

Spinal Equipment 36 90 3 - 7 2 3 141

Suction Equipment 24 90 4 - 9 - 3 131

Vehicle 7 - - - 5 - - 12

Total 324 699 34 13 55 13 25 1,164

Aquatic

IRB Hull - - 5 - - - - 5

IRB Motor - - 5 - - - - 5

Rescue Board 78 180 6 - 21 10 3 298

Rescue Tube 89 120 8 - 24 13 6 260

RWC 7 26 6 - 2 - - 41

Total 174 326 30 - 47 23 9 609

Grand Total 498 1,025 64 13 102 37 34 1,773

SLS Equipment (Support Operations)


Aquatic

Rescue Board 4 4 - 2 - - - 10

Rescue Tube 23 17 - 30 11 4 3 88

JRB 2 2 - - 2 2 - 8

RWC 35 25 11 24 7 4 3 109

ORB 2 2 5 - - 11 1 21

RIB - - 7 - - 1 1 9

Total 66 50 23 56 20 22 8 245

Aviation

Helicopter 4 2 2 2 1 - - 11

Other - - - - - - - -

Total 4 2 2 2 1 - - 11

Grand Total 193 40 21 176 63 45 25 651

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NSW QLD VIC WA SA TAS NT 13/14 Total 12/13 Total % Change

New Surf Official

New - Surf Official Level 1 135 102 22 30 28 1 2 320 347 -7.78%

New - Surf Official Level 2 19 2 1 1 2 - 25 21 19.05%

New - Surf Official Level 3 - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

New - Surf Sports - Junior Official 93 26 49 - 3 10 - 181 225 -19.56%

Total 247 130 72 31 31 13 2 526 600 -12.33%

New Surf Coach

New - Surf Coach Level 1 80 56 17 9 17 1 10 190 257 -26.07%

New - Surf Coach Level 2 9 2 1 - 2 - 1 15 30 -50.00%

New - Surf Coach Level 3 - - - - - - - - - 0.00%

New - Surf Sports - Junior Coach 32 23 12 17 10 - - 94 107 -12.15%

Total 121 81 30 26 29 1 11 299 394 -24.11%

Surf Official

Surf Official Level 1 997 507 160 190 213 23 27 2,117 2,952 -28.29%

Surf Official Level 2 140 89 25 15 33 5 1 308 458 -32.75%

Surf Official Level 3 31 16 4 5 8 1 - 65 94 -30.85%

Surf Sports - Junior Official 278 26 105 - 3 9 - 421 257 63.81%

Total 1,446 638 294 210 257 38 28 2,911 3,761 -22.60%

Surf Coach

Surf Coach Level 1 823 446 152 128 130 35 21 1,735 2,312 -24.96%

Surf Coach Level 2 89 52 15 18 11 5 1 191 242 -21.07%

Surf Coach Level 3 12 12 2 1 1 - - 28 38 -26.32%

Surf Sports - Junior Coach 112 40 36 10 25 - 3 226 225 0.44%

Total 1,036 550 205 157 167 40 25 2,180 2,817 -22.61%

Grand Total 5,091 6,578 -22.01%

Coaches & Officials


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NSW QLD VIC WA SA TAS NT Total Total Grand

Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Comm. Member Commercial Total

Patrolling Lifesaver Awards

Bronze Medallion 3,202 37 1,529 - 1,729 - 830 - 354 87 95 2 15 53 7,754 179 7,933

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA21012) 3,273 37 2,459 124 1,728 - - - 356 - 98 - 7 - 7,921 161 8,082

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 39 18 53 - 42 - 13 - - - - - - - 147 18 165

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 78 3 45 - 100 - 1 - - - - - - 2 224 5 229

Maintain Safety at an Incident Scene (PUAOHS002B) 78 3 45 149 100 - - - - - - - - - 223 152 375

Search as a Member of an Aquatic Search Team (PUASAR011C) 78 3 45 148 100 - - - - - - - - - 223 151 374

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 611 14 285 - 184 - 42 - 10 - - - 6 - 1,138 14 1,152

Undertake beach safety management activities (PUAOPE027A) 594 14 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 994 14 1,008

Work Autonomously (PUATEA002B) 591 14 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 991 14 1,005

Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C) 599 9 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 999 9 1,008

Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) 1,858 72 920 - 972 - 793 - 339 - 74 - 9 23 4,965 95 5,060

Radio Awards

Radio Operator Certificate 323 - 2,126 - 96 - 6 - 14 - - - - - 2,565 - 2,565

Operate Communications Systems and Equipment (PUAOPE013A) 3,533 37 2,549 124 1,771 - - - 374 19 98 - 16 - 8,341 180 8,521

Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) 3 - - - 6 - - - 5 - - - - - 14 - 14

Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management) 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 3

Powercraft Awards

ATV Operator Certificate 19 22 - - 55 - 20 - 191 - - - - - 285 22 307

Drive Vehicles Under Operational Conditions (PUAVEH001B) - 22 - - - - - - 82 - - - - - 82 22 104

ATV Operator Induction 248 - 521 - 11 - - - - - - - - - 780 - 780

IRB Crew Certificate 927 - 556 - 427 - 155 - 131 - 46 - 2 - 2,244 - 2,244

Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation (PUASAR015A) 927 - 1,578 2 427 - - - 134 - 44 - 2 - 3,112 2 3,114

ORB Crew Certificate 3 - 4 - - - - - - - - - 1 - 8 - 8

ORB Driver Certificate 1 - 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 - 7 - 7

ORB Skipper Certificate 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate 51 - 146 - 14 - 7 - - - - - - 3 218 3 221

Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations (PUASAR016A)

52 - 192 - 13 - - - - - - - - - 257 - 257

Prepare Maintain and Test Response Equipment (PUAEQU001B) 355 - 11 - 160 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 567 - 567

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 322 - 216 - 166 - 57 - 27 - 13 - 1 - 802 - 802

Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations (PUASAR014A)

326 - 230 - 159 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 756 - 756

Prepare Maintain and Test Response Equipment (PUAEQU001B) 355 - - - 160 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 556 - 556

Emergency Care Awards

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (and refresher) 979 - 661 - 414 - 211 277 106 37 40 - 2 30 2,413 344 2,757

Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTFA404A) 12 - - - 2 - - - - - 7 - - - 21 - 21

Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404B) 12 - - - 11 - - - - 6 1 - - - 24 6 30

Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404C) 979 334 718 116 407 - 2 277 106 - 62 4 2 - 2,276 731 3,007

Apply (Senior) First Aid 188 11,789 955 - 429 4,708 25 4,249 179 311 86 8 8 118 1,870 21,183 23,053

Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 3

Apply first aid (HLTFA301C) 10 - - - 1 3 - 34 - 5 - - - - 11 42 53

Awards & Qualifications


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Patrolling Lifesaver Awards

Bronze Medallion 3,202 37 1,529 - 1,729 - 830 - 354 87 95 2 15 53 7,754 179 7,933

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA21012) 3,273 37 2,459 124 1,728 - - - 356 - 98 - 7 - 7,921 161 8,082

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 39 18 53 - 42 - 13 - - - - - - - 147 18 165

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 78 3 45 - 100 - 1 - - - - - - 2 224 5 229

Maintain Safety at an Incident Scene (PUAOHS002B) 78 3 45 149 100 - - - - - - - - - 223 152 375

Search as a Member of an Aquatic Search Team (PUASAR011C) 78 3 45 148 100 - - - - - - - - - 223 151 374

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 611 14 285 - 184 - 42 - 10 - - - 6 - 1,138 14 1,152

Undertake beach safety management activities (PUAOPE027A) 594 14 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 994 14 1,008

Work Autonomously (PUATEA002B) 591 14 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 991 14 1,005

Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C) 599 9 338 - 40 - - - 16 - - - 6 - 999 9 1,008

Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) 1,858 72 920 - 972 - 793 - 339 - 74 - 9 23 4,965 95 5,060

Radio Awards

Radio Operator Certificate 323 - 2,126 - 96 - 6 - 14 - - - - - 2,565 - 2,565

Operate Communications Systems and Equipment (PUAOPE013A) 3,533 37 2,549 124 1,771 - - - 374 19 98 - 16 - 8,341 180 8,521

Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) 3 - - - 6 - - - 5 - - - - - 14 - 14

Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management) 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 3

Powercraft Awards

ATV Operator Certificate 19 22 - - 55 - 20 - 191 - - - - - 285 22 307

Drive Vehicles Under Operational Conditions (PUAVEH001B) - 22 - - - - - - 82 - - - - - 82 22 104

ATV Operator Induction 248 - 521 - 11 - - - - - - - - - 780 - 780

IRB Crew Certificate 927 - 556 - 427 - 155 - 131 - 46 - 2 - 2,244 - 2,244

Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation (PUASAR015A) 927 - 1,578 2 427 - - - 134 - 44 - 2 - 3,112 2 3,114

ORB Crew Certificate 3 - 4 - - - - - - - - - 1 - 8 - 8

ORB Driver Certificate 1 - 4 - - - - - - - - - 2 - 7 - 7

ORB Skipper Certificate 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate 51 - 146 - 14 - 7 - - - - - - 3 218 3 221

Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations (PUASAR016A)

52 - 192 - 13 - - - - - - - - - 257 - 257

Prepare Maintain and Test Response Equipment (PUAEQU001B) 355 - 11 - 160 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 567 - 567

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 322 - 216 - 166 - 57 - 27 - 13 - 1 - 802 - 802

Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations (PUASAR014A)

326 - 230 - 159 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 756 - 756

Prepare Maintain and Test Response Equipment (PUAEQU001B) 355 - - - 160 - - - 27 - 13 - 1 - 556 - 556

Emergency Care Awards

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (and refresher) 979 - 661 - 414 - 211 277 106 37 40 - 2 30 2,413 344 2,757

Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTFA404A) 12 - - - 2 - - - - - 7 - - - 21 - 21

Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404B) 12 - - - 11 - - - - 6 1 - - - 24 6 30

Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404C) 979 334 718 116 407 - 2 277 106 - 62 4 2 - 2,276 731 3,007

Apply (Senior) First Aid 188 11,789 955 - 429 4,708 25 4,249 179 311 86 8 8 118 1,870 21,183 23,053

Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 3

Apply first aid (HLTFA301C) 10 - - - 1 3 - 34 - 5 - - - - 11 42 53

7,933Bronze Medallions Awarded

8,082Certificate II in Public Safety Awarded

5,277Powercraft Awards


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Emergency Care Awards (continued)

Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A) 177 11,789 1,344 1,848 346 4,705 18 3,714 212 1,028 107 1,185 13 - 2,217 24,269 26,486

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) - - - - - - - 435 - - - - - - - 435 435

Basic Emergency Care 57 3,597 - - - - 1 1,614 22 - - - 6 - 86 5,211 5,297

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA201B) - - - - - - - 26 - - - - - - - 26 26

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA211A) - - - - - - - 1,557 - - - - - - - 1,557 1,557

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID002) - - - - - - - 57 - - - - - - - 57 57

Marine Stinger Management - - 49 - - - - - - - - - - - 49 - 49

Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) 52 13 82 - 25 - 60 - 36 - - - - 11 255 24 279

Provide pain management (PUAEME005A) 49 13 37 21 - - - - 106 - - - 15 - 207 34 241

Resuscitation Certificate 271 - 2,604 - 309 - - 3,263 223 895 - - 6 9 3,413 4,167 7,580

Perform CPR (HLTCPR201B) 254 - - - 120 - - - 36 - - - - - 410 - 410

Perform CPR (HLTCPR211A) 3,614 17,832 3,030 3,263 4,618 - - 3,109 1,081 2,199 - 594 21 - 12,364 26,997 39,361

Provide CPR (HLTAID001) - - - - - - - 154 - - - - - - - 154 154

Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 34 - 17 - - - - 96 20 - 25 - - - 96 96 192

Apply advanced first aid (HLTFA402C) 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2

Apply advanced first aid (HLTFA412A) 29 8 68 63 - - - - 44 - - - - - 141 71 212

Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006) - - - - - - - 96 - - - - - - - 96 96

Spinal Management 776 - 585 - 316 - 103 - 100 - - - - 2 1,880 2 1,882

Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME004A) 771 213 584 12 309 - - - 155 - - - - - 1,819 225 2,044

Aerial/Helicopter Awards

Helicopter Crew Certificate - - 5 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 7 0 7

Training and Assessing

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 2 - 11 - 11 - 6 - 21 - 15 - - - 66 - 66

Provide work skill Instruction (TAEDEL301A) 159 - 192 - 93 - 1 - 31 - - - - - 476 - 476

Make a Presentation (BSBCMM401A) 159 - 216 - 88 - - - 12 - - - - - 475 - 475

Participate in Assessment Validation (TAEASS403A) - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - 5 - 5

Participate in assessment Validation (TAEASS403B) 121 - 206 - 56 - - - 20 - - - - - 403 - 403

Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401B) 122 - 206 - 61 - - - 20 - - - - - 409 - 409

Assess Competence (TAEASS402A) - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - 5 - 5

Assess Competence (TAEASS402B) 122 - 206 - 56 - - - 21 - - - - - 405 - 405

Junior Activities Awards

Surf Aware One 4,237 - 1,142 - 911 - 1,014 - 174 - 81 - 16 - 7,575 - 7,575

Surf Aware Two 3,534 - 1,203 - 986 - 959 - 277 - 89 - 16 - 7,064 - 7,064

Surf Play One 3,691 - 860 - 356 - 602 - 129 - 29 - 20 - 5,687 - 5,687

Surf Play Two 3,794 - 1,060 - 530 - 885 - 129 - 32 - 20 - 6,450 - 6,450

Surf Safe One 2,966 - 1,033 - 953 - 877 - 238 - 93 - 23 - 6,183 - 6,183

Surf Safe Two 2,672 - 1,023 - 946 - 755 - 231 - 89 - 20 - 5,736 - 5,736

Surf Smart One 2,147 - 855 - 800 - 661 - 220 - 101 - 8 - 4,792 - 4,792

Surf Smart Two 1,855 - 769 - 714 - 576 - 209 - 75 - 18 - 4,216 - 4,216

Total 24,896 0 7,945 0 6,196 0 6,329 0 1,607 0 589 0 141 0 47,703 0 47,703

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Emergency Care Awards (continued)

Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A) 177 11,789 1,344 1,848 346 4,705 18 3,714 212 1,028 107 1,185 13 - 2,217 24,269 26,486

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) - - - - - - - 435 - - - - - - - 435 435

Basic Emergency Care 57 3,597 - - - - 1 1,614 22 - - - 6 - 86 5,211 5,297

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA201B) - - - - - - - 26 - - - - - - - 26 26

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA211A) - - - - - - - 1,557 - - - - - - - 1,557 1,557

Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID002) - - - - - - - 57 - - - - - - - 57 57

Marine Stinger Management - - 49 - - - - - - - - - - - 49 - 49

Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) 52 13 82 - 25 - 60 - 36 - - - - 11 255 24 279

Provide pain management (PUAEME005A) 49 13 37 21 - - - - 106 - - - 15 - 207 34 241

Resuscitation Certificate 271 - 2,604 - 309 - - 3,263 223 895 - - 6 9 3,413 4,167 7,580

Perform CPR (HLTCPR201B) 254 - - - 120 - - - 36 - - - - - 410 - 410

Perform CPR (HLTCPR211A) 3,614 17,832 3,030 3,263 4,618 - - 3,109 1,081 2,199 - 594 21 - 12,364 26,997 39,361

Provide CPR (HLTAID001) - - - - - - - 154 - - - - - - - 154 154

Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 34 - 17 - - - - 96 20 - 25 - - - 96 96 192

Apply advanced first aid (HLTFA402C) 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2

Apply advanced first aid (HLTFA412A) 29 8 68 63 - - - - 44 - - - - - 141 71 212

Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006) - - - - - - - 96 - - - - - - - 96 96

Spinal Management 776 - 585 - 316 - 103 - 100 - - - - 2 1,880 2 1,882

Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME004A) 771 213 584 12 309 - - - 155 - - - - - 1,819 225 2,044

Aerial/Helicopter Awards

Helicopter Crew Certificate - - 5 - - - - - 2 - - - - - 7 0 7

Training and Assessing

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 2 - 11 - 11 - 6 - 21 - 15 - - - 66 - 66

Provide work skill Instruction (TAEDEL301A) 159 - 192 - 93 - 1 - 31 - - - - - 476 - 476

Make a Presentation (BSBCMM401A) 159 - 216 - 88 - - - 12 - - - - - 475 - 475

Participate in Assessment Validation (TAEASS403A) - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - 5 - 5

Participate in assessment Validation (TAEASS403B) 121 - 206 - 56 - - - 20 - - - - - 403 - 403

Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401B) 122 - 206 - 61 - - - 20 - - - - - 409 - 409

Assess Competence (TAEASS402A) - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - 5 - 5

Assess Competence (TAEASS402B) 122 - 206 - 56 - - - 21 - - - - - 405 - 405

Junior Activities Awards

Surf Aware One 4,237 - 1,142 - 911 - 1,014 - 174 - 81 - 16 - 7,575 - 7,575

Surf Aware Two 3,534 - 1,203 - 986 - 959 - 277 - 89 - 16 - 7,064 - 7,064

Surf Play One 3,691 - 860 - 356 - 602 - 129 - 29 - 20 - 5,687 - 5,687

Surf Play Two 3,794 - 1,060 - 530 - 885 - 129 - 32 - 20 - 6,450 - 6,450

Surf Safe One 2,966 - 1,033 - 953 - 877 - 238 - 93 - 23 - 6,183 - 6,183

Surf Safe Two 2,672 - 1,023 - 946 - 755 - 231 - 89 - 20 - 5,736 - 5,736

Surf Smart One 2,147 - 855 - 800 - 661 - 220 - 101 - 8 - 4,792 - 4,792

Surf Smart Two 1,855 - 769 - 714 - 576 - 209 - 75 - 18 - 4,216 - 4,216

Total 24,896 0 7,945 0 6,196 0 6,329 0 1,607 0 589 0 141 0 47,703 0 47,703

85,519Emergency Care Awards

47,703Junior Activities Awards

2,324Training and Assessing Awards


124


National Medal

National Medal 70 5 - 2 2 - - 79 13 508%

National Medal - Clasp 12 - - - - - - 12 - -

Total 82 5 0 2 2 0 0 91 13 600%

Patrol Service Awards

5 Year National Patrol Service Award 97 33 82 - 16 10 - 238 233 2%

10 Year National Patrol Service Award 114 48 27 5 10 3 5 212 201 5%

15 Year National Patrol Service Award 43 7 8 1 5 - - 64 99 -35%

20 Year National Patrol Service Award 25 2 10 1 9 - - 47 40 18%

25 Year National Patrol Service Award 9 - 4 - 4 - - 17 18 -6%

30 Year National Patrol Service Award 2 3 - - 3 1 - 9 10 -10%

35 Year National Patrol Service Award 5 - 1 - 1 - - 7 8 -13%

40 Year National Patrol Service Award - 1 - - 1 - - 2 7 -71%

45 Year National Patrol Service Award 1 - 1 1 2 - - 5 1 400%

50 Year National Patrol Service Award 1 - - - 1 - - 2 4 -50%

Total 297 94 133 8 52 14 5 603 621 -3%

Long Service Awards (Membership)

25 Year Long Service Award 81 21 13 3 - - - 118 87 36%

30 Year Long Service Award 21 16 4 1 - - - 42 53 -21%

40 Year Long Service Award 35 19 3 3 1 - - 61 43 42%

50 Year Long Service Award 72 17 6 3 1 - - 99 107 -7%

60 Year Long Service Award 39 3 6 - - - - 48 48 0%

70 Year Long Service Award 1 - - 2 - - - 3 7 -57%

75 Year Long Service Award 3 - - - - - - 3 3 0%

80 Year Long Service Award - - - - - - - - - 0%

Total 252 76 32 12 2 0 0 374 348 7%

Officiating Service Awards

5 Year Officiating Service Certificate 15 1 1 - - - - 17 - 0%

10 Year Officiating Service Certificate 2 7 - - - - - 9 2 350%

15 Year Officiating Service Certificate 2 3 - - - - - 5 - 0%

20 Year Officiating Service Certificate 3 5 - - - - - 8 1 700%

25 Year Officiating Service Certificate - 1 - - - - - 1 1 0%

30 Year Officiating Service Certificate - - - - - - - - - 0%



50 Year Officiating Service Certificate - - - - - - - - 1 -100%

Total 22 17 1 0 0 0 0 40 5 700%

Service Awards


125


Coaching Service Awards

5 Year Coaching Service Certificate 3 2 3 - - - - 8 4 100%

10 Year Coaching Service Certificate 1 1 - - - - - 2 1 100%

15 Year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - - 1 -100%

20 Year Coaching Service Certificate - 1 - - - - - 1 1 0%

25 Year Coaching Service Certificate - - - - - - - - - 0%



40 Year Coaching Service Certificate 1 - - - - - - 1 - 0%



Total 5 4 3 0 0 0 0 12 7 71%

Assessing Service Awards

5 Year Assessing Service Certificate 11 4 2 - 6 - - 23 8 188%

10 Year Assessing Service Certificate - 2 1 - 2 - - 5 5 0%

15 Year Assessing Service Certificate - 3 - - 1 - - 4 4 0%

20 Year Assessing Service Certificate 1 1 1 - - - - 3 3 0%

25 Year Assessing Service Certificate 1 1 1 - - - - 3 1 200%

30 Year Assessing Service Certificate - 1 - - - - - 1 - 0%

35 Year Assessing Service Certificate - - - - - - - - - 0%

40 Year Assessing Service Certificate 1 - 1 - - - - 2 - 0%



Total 14 12 6 0 9 0 0 41 21 95%

Age Manager Service Awards

5 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate 1 16 - - - - - 17 3 967%

10 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate - 1 - - - - - 1 - 0%

15 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate - - - - - - - - - 0%








Total 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 18 3 500%

Grand Total 673 225 175 22 65 14 5 1,179 1,018 16%

Section 07

SLS Entities


128

129 Clubs

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 Beach 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

New South Wales

129 Clubs, 11 Branches, 35 Support Operations Groups, 19 Australian Lifeguards Services

National

12 national, State and Territory Centres, SLSA subsidiaries, Foundation

311 clubs

17 branches

101 support operations groups

66 Australian Lifeguard Service operations

507 SLS entities/groups

SLS Entities

Section 7 SLS Entities

129

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

11 Branches

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

South Coast Branch

Sydney Branch

Sydney Northern Beaches Branch

35 Support Operations

Central Coast Branch - Duty Officers

Central Coast Branch - RWC Group

Central Coast Branch - Surfcom

Far North Coast Branch - Duty Officers

Far North Coast Branch - RWC

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

Lower North Coast Branch Duty Officers

Lower North Coast RWC

Mid North Coast Branch - Duty Officers

Mid North Coast Branch - RWC

North Coast Branch - Duty Officers

North Coast Branch RWC

South Coast Branch - Duty Officers

South Coast Branch - RWC

Surf Life Saving NSW State Duty Officers

Surf Rescue 20

Surf Rescue 30

Surf Rescue 40

Surf Rescue 50

Sydney Branch - Duty Officers

Sydney Branch - Night Operations

Sydney Branch - RWC service

Sydney Branch - Surfcom

Sydney Metro SurfCom Team

Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - CISM TIPS

Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - Duty Officers

Sydney Northern Beaches Branch - RWC Service

Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service - Northern Region

Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service - Southern Region

19 Lifeguard Services

Ballina Shire Council

Bega Valley Shire Council

Bellingen Shire Council

Byron Shire Council

Cape Byron Trust

Clarence Valley 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

New South Wales

129 Clubs, 11 Branches, 35 Support Operations Groups, 19 Australian Lifeguards Services


130

59 Clubs

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

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

Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC

Tugun SLSC

Tweed Heads Coolangatta SLSC

Yeppoon SLSC

6 Branches

North Barrier Branch

North Queensland Branch

Point Danger Branch

South Coast Branch

Sunshine Coast Branch

Wide Bay Capricorn Branch


Brisbane Lifesaving Service

Cairns Offshore Rescue Boat Service

Gold Coast Duty Officers

Gold Coast JRB Service

Gold Coast Surfcom

SLSQ RWC - Gold Coast

SLSQ RWC - Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Duty Officers

Sunshine Coast JRB Service

Sunshine Coast Surfcom

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service - Gold Coast

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service - Sunshine Coast


Bundaberg Regional Council

Burdekin Shire Council

Cairns Regional Council

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Gladstone Regional Council

Gold Coast City Council

Gympie Regional Council

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Livingstone Shire Council

Mackay Regional Council

Morton Bay Regional Council

Noosa Shire Council

Redland City Council

Rockhampton Regional Council

Southbank Corporation

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Townsville City Council

Queensland

59 Clubs, 6 Branches, 12 Support Operations Groups, 18 Australian Lifeguard Services

SLS Entities


131

57 Clubs

Altona LSC

Anglesea SLSC

Apollo Bay SLSC

Aspendale LSC

Bancoora SLSC

Barwon Heads 13th 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

SLS Lakes Entrance

Lorne SLSC

Mallacoota SLSC

Mentone LSC

Mildura LSC

Mordialloc LSC

Mornington LSC

Mount 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 Swimming and LSC

Wonthaggi LSC

Woodside Beach SLSC

Woolamai Beach SLSC

Wye River SLSC


Bass RWC Service

Bellarine RWC Service

Central Port Phillip RWC Service

Frankston RWC Service

LSV Comms

Marine Rescue - Hastings

Marine Rescue - Mallacoota

Marine Rescue - Mornington

Marine Rescue - Port Campbell

Marine Rescue - Port Fairy

Marine Rescue - Port Melbourne

Marine Rescue - Portland

Marine Rescue - Waratah

Marine Rescue - Woodside

Mt Martha RWC Service

Northern Port Phillip RWC Service

Seaspray RWC Service

Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - Geelong

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter - Melbourne


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, 20 Support Operations Groups, 13 Australian Lifeguard Services


132

4 Clubs

Darwin SLSC

Gove Peninsula SLSC

Mindil Beach SLSC

Walngawu Djakamirri SLSC

1 Support Operation

Westpac Offshore Rescue Boat Service


Darwin City Council

Darwin Waterfront Corporation

29 Clubs

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

Broome Support Operations

Bunbury Support Operations

Busselton Support Operations

Denmark Support Operations

Dongara Support Operations

Esperance-Goldfields Support Operations

Fremantle Support Operations

Geraldton Support Operations

Margaret River Support Operations

Metro North Support Operations

North Cottesloe Support Operations

Port Bouvard Support Operations

Scarborough Support Operations

Secret Harbour Support Operations

SLSWA Emergency Response Beacons

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service

SLSWA Surfcom

Yallingup Support Operations


City of Albany

City of Greater Geraldton

City of Joondalup

City of Rockingham

City of Wanneroo

Rottnest Island Authority

Shire of Augusta Margaret River Lifeguard Service

Shire of Busselton

Shire of Denmark Lifeguard Service

Town of Cambridge

Town of Cottesloe

Western Australia


Northern Territory

4 Clubs, 1 Support Operations Group, 2 Australian Lifeguard Services

SLS Entities


133

14 Clubs

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

Kingborough Volunteer Marine Rescue

Tamar Sea Rescue

Surf Life Saving Tas JRB Service

Surf Life Saving Tas RWC Service

Southern Marine Rescue and Training

Ulverstone Volunteer Marine Rescue

1 Lifeguard Service

Clarence City Council

19 Clubs

Aldinga Bay SLSC

Brighton SLSC

Chiton Rocks SLSC

Christies Beach SLSC

Elizabeth LSC

Glenelg SLSC

Goolwa Surf Life Saving Service

Grange SLSC

Henley SLSC

Moana SLSC

Normanville SLSC

North Haven SLSC

Port Elliot SLSC

Port Noarlunga SLSC

Robe SLSS

Seacliff SLSC

Semaphore SLSC

Somerton SLSC

South Port SLSC

West Beach SLSC

Whyalla SLSC


SLSSA JRB Service

SLSSA RWC Service

SLSSA State Duty Officers

SLSSA Surfcom

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service


Alexandria Council

Holdfast Bay City

Tasmania

14 Clubs, 8 Support Operations Groups, 1 Australian Lifeguard Service

South Australia



134Glossary of Terms

LifesavingBlackspot – An area with a high

concentration of coastal/ocean incidents

and a high probability/risk of ongoing

reoccurrence.

Coastal death – A fatality arising from

various circumstances (e.g. heart attack,

boat collision, fall, shark attack) occurring

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 two nautical miles off-

shore or inland up to five 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 getting into

that situation.

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 getting into a 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, 2003).

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, not affiliated to any one Surf

Life Saving club.

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 Commission

ACPSG – SLSA Australian Coastal Public

Safety Guidelines

AEMI – Australian Emergency

Management Institute

AEMVF – Australian Emergency

Management Volunteer Forum

ALS – Australian Lifeguard Service

ARC – Australian Resuscitation Council

ASC – Australian Sports Commission

CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

DSC – Development Standing Committee

EMA – Emergency Management Australia

EMG – Executive Management Group

FACC – Finance, Audit & Compliance

Committee

HRS – Helicopter Rescue Service

ILS – International Life Saving Federation

IRB – Inflatable Rescue Boat

JRB – Jet Rescue Boat

LSC – Lifesaving Standing Committee (now

Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee)

NHP – National High Performance

Program

ORB – Offshore Rescue Boat

PM&C – Department of the Prime Minister

and Cabinet

RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat

RTO – Registered Training Organisation

RWC – Rescue Water Craft, sometimes

called a Personal Water Craft

SLS – Surf Life Saving

SLSA – Surf Life Saving Australia

SLSF – Surf Life Saving Foundation

SSC – Sports Standing Committee

Section 8 Glossary of Terms

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Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd

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Locked Bag 1010, Rosebery NSW 2018

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Limited additional copies of this annual report are

available upon request from SLSA. This report is also

available online at sls.com.au

Editor: Bessie Quansah

Design: Tom Parsons

Images: Rob Palmer, Brigid Arnott, Harvpix, Mark Watson

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