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G OV E R N A N C E
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S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
FINANCIAL
REPORT
S TAT I S T I C A L
SUMMARIES
G LO S S A RY
OF TERMS
INTRODUCTION
S E C T I O N 01
PRESIDENT & CEO’S REPORT
INTRODUCTION
T
he 2014/15 Annual Report is
a snapshot of the incredible
contribution Surf Life Saving
Australia makes to Australian society. A
reflection on our achievements should
instil immense pride in all associated with
Australia’s peak coastal water safety body.
Our mission is to save lives, create great
Australians and build better communities.
In 2014/15:
• Our frontline surf lifesavers, lifeguards
and support operations groups
performed 12,690 rescues, 42,424
first aid treatments and 1,255,090
preventative actions.
• We increased total membership
numbers by 0.6per cent to a total
of 169,633.
• Our patrolling members completed a
total of 1.3 million volunteer hours
on patrol.
Those numbers reinforce SLSA’s
commitment to safety. The safety of the
community. The safety of our members.
It remains our number one priority in all
that we do.
A key initiative was a commitment by
the SLSA Board to proceed with the
development of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) for use in surf sports.
SLSA has worked with industry experts to
develop a fit-for-purpose buoyancy vest
that meets surf specific specifications. It is
a significant development in safety for our
members. These will become mandatory
in October 2016. It followed the
introduction of mandatory use of helmets
in surf boat training and competition.
Clubs across Australia have benefited
from the allocation of Federal Government
grants under the $8 million Beach Safety
Equipment Fund, which will be distributed
to clubs over the next five years. This
money has and will continue to help clubs
keep our beaches safe with the best
equipment available.
The Federal Government continues
to support Surf Life Saving and it
OUR FRONTLINE
SURF LIFESAVERS,
LIFEGUARDS
AND SUPPORT
OPERATIONS
GROUPS
PERFORMED
12,690 RESCUES,
42,424 FIRST AID
TREATMENTS
AND 1,255,090
PREVENTATIVE
ACTIONS.
received quarterly updates through
the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving initiative, co-chaired by Sarah
Henderson MP and Matt Thistlethwaite
MP. A highlight was the landing of the
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter on
the lawn of Parliament House in Canberra
in December 2014. Guests throughout
the year included the National Rescue of
the Month winners, recognising national
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excellence in lifesaving and rescues.
The former Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Tony Abbott MP launched
the National Coastal Safety Report at
Queenscliff SLSC, NSW in December 2014.
The report identified a reduction in the
number of coastal drownings in Australia.
The Governor of NSW, His Excellency
the Hon. David Hurley officially launched
the SLSA publication Those Who Served:
Surf Lifesavers At War in Sydney in June
2015. It featured a history of Surf Life
Saving members who have served in the
Australian military since 1899.
The Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships celebrated its 100th
anniversary of the first ever staging of The
Aussies in April, 2015. North Kirra SLSC
and Tugun SLSC hosted the event which
featured some historic moments from
some of the most decorated athletes in
our proud sporting history. For the first
time, The Aussies was launched with a
two-day youth championships featuring
only competitors aged 15 and under. More
than 6,000 members and 400 volunteers,
officials and SLSA staff helped stage
one of the most memorable Australian
Championships ever seen.
The year ended with the arrival of a new
Chief Executive for SLSA, with Melissa King
replacing Greg Nance who has retired.
Melissa steps up from her role as the
General Manager of Communications and
Business Development (CBD). She is the
first ever female CEO of the peak body.
The CBD team, in conjunction with the
SLS Foundation embarked on the first
of a five-year National Fundraising and
Awareness campaign in December 2014.
In year one, it was shown that ‘Be A Life
Saver’ had raised public awareness of
Surf Life Saving as a community cause in
need of public support. We encourage
the community, our members, partners
and ambassadors to support our efforts
to raise $1 million by 2020 to keep our
beaches and community safe.
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank and acknowledge the following
directors; Andrew McGuiness and Mark
Irwin who have retired from the SLSA
Board and thank them for their positive
contribution to SLSA. We also welcome
new board members Bridget Riggs, NT
and Craig Smith-Gander, WA.
We also thank all of the members of
the SLSA Board and subsidiaries for their
positive commitment and 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.
Thank you to our members for their
ongoing support of our vision–zero
preventable deaths in Australian waters
and our mission to save lives, create great
Australians and build better communities.
KEY DATES
2014
18–20 Jul
National Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB)
Championships (Kingscliff, NSW)
8–10 Aug
National Pool Rescue Championships
(Sydney Olympic Park, NSW)
28 Aug
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving Quarterly Update
(Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
6–7 Sept
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Trials
(Salt Beach, QLD)
24 Oct
SLSF AGM
24 Oct
SLSA AGM
25 Oct
National Awards of Excellence
(Sydney, NSW)
1-2 Nov
Coolangatta Gold 2014
(Coolangatta Beach, QLD)
18-Nov
WHO Global Report on Drowning
Report Launched
4-Dec
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving Quarterly Update
(Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
13-Dec
Beach Safety Equipment Fund launch
14-Dec
2014 National Coastal Safety Report
launched by former Prime Minister of
Australia, The Hon. Tony Abbott MP
28-Dec
Launch of the Be A Life Saver
fundraising and awareness campaign
2015
23 Jan
Interstate Surf Life Saving
Championships
(Newport Beach, NSW)
2–8 Feb
National Leadership College
(Sydney, NSW)
5 Feb
Tsunami the Ultimate Guide launched
by the Minister for Justice
6–8 Feb
Trans-Tasman Test Match for Surf Boats
(Stockton, NSW)
12 Feb
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving re-launch
(Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
11–19 April
Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships
(North Kirra Beach, QLD)
16 Apr
Annual Life Members Dinner
18 Jun
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving Quarterly Update
(Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
11–14 Jun
Clash of the Paddles
(Hamilton Island, QLD)
Graham Ford
President SLSA
Greg Nance
Chief Executive Officer
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WHO WE ARE
INTRODUCTION
S
urf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)
is Australia’s peak coastal water
safety, drowning prevention and
rescue authority.
With 169,633 members and 313 affiliated
Surf Life Saving Clubs, Surf Life Saving
Australia represents the largest volunteer
movement of its kind in the world.
In 2014/15, Surf Life Saving active
members were involved in over 12,690
rescues, 42,424 emergency care
treatments and 1,255,090 preventative
actions. Each year our volunteers deliver
more than 1.3 million voluntary patrol
hours. Since Surf Life Saving (SLS) was
established in 1907, over 630,000 lives
have been saved.
SLS is a unique not-for-profit community
cause that exists through community
donations, fundraising, corporate
sponsorship and government grants.
W H Y W E E X I S T– O U R M I S S I O N
Surf Life Saving exists to save lives,
create great Australians and build
better communities.
Australia has over 11,500 beaches
dispersed along 36,000 km of coastline.
Australian beaches receive an estimated
100 million visitations annually.
Despite significant advancements in
technology, techniques and knowledge,
people still drown on the coast in
unacceptable numbers. Surf Life Saving
exists to save lives, and we are committed
to reducing the coastal drowning rate by
50 per cent by 2020.
W H AT W E D O
The Surf Life Saving movement creates
a safe environment on and off Australian
beaches through a range of support
operations. These operations include:
• 24/7 emergency response groups
• rescue helicopter service
• jet rescue boats
• offshore rescue boats
• rescue water craft
CO M M U N I T Y
• surveillance systems
• radio control and coordination centres
• volunteer lifesaving services.
Surf Life Saving Australia, 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.
O U R S T R AT E G I E S
SLSA has developed a strategic plan that
will guide the Surf Life Saving movement
through to the year 2020. The focus of
our 2020 Strategic Management Plan is to
further build the capacity and capability of
the movement to achieve our vision of zero
preventable deaths in Australian waters.
These are the four pillars of strategic intent
we pursue to achieve our vision:
1. Extend lifesaving coverage to meet
community needs.
2. Develop our people.
3. Ensure a relevant and growing
movement.
4. Engage the community to participate
and donate.
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O U R S TA K E H O LD E R S
Our principal stakeholders are those who
use and enjoy the Australian coastline
and those who are directly or indirectly
impacted by our actions.
I N T ER N A L
• Staff
• State and territory centres: state and
territory centres are represented by our
members on the SLSA Board. SLSA has
regular contact with our owners through
board meetings and other forums
CO R P O R AT E
• Corporate Partners: the majority of our
programs are funded by a number of
corporate partners. We also actively
seek new partners to ensure the longterm sustainability of the movement.
SLSA encourages all Australian
corporates to include Surf Life Saving in
their workplace giving program
G OV ER N M EN T
• Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life
Saving (Federal): SLSA invites members
to participate in quarterly updates
outlining Surf Life Saving’s key issues
and activities
• Australian Government departments
and agencies: SLSA relies on support
from the following Australian
Government departments and agencies
for a number of our programs:
• Australian Sports Commission
• Department of Health
• Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
• Department of the Environment
• Other levels of government: Surf
Life Saving state centres have direct
relationships with state governments,
while our clubs liaise with their relevant
local government. For particular
activities, namely national sporting
events, SLSA will form a relationship
with state and local government
• Parliamentarians: in order to
strengthen the reputation of the
organisation, we engage in proactive
advocacy with elected members
of parliament, particularly those
representing coastal seats
• SLS members: SLSA has a duty of care
to protect its members as they carry out
their duties on and off the beach
• Potential members: the organisation
depends on new recruits to maintain
and increase lifesaving services
• Beach-going community: SLSA
communicates with the community
via a variety of different programs and
channels, including public advertising
and awareness campaigns and the
distribution of educational resources
• Donors: SLSA communicates with
its donors, the Guardians of the Surf,
regularly through The Surf Life Saving
Foundation
FUNDING
As a community cause, SLSA relies on
the Australian Government, corporate
partners and donors to fund the majority
of its activities. One-third of the parent
entities’ funding comes from the
Federal Government. The remaining
two-thirds is secured via national
corporate partners, licensing and fees
for competitions.
The Surf Life Saving Foundation actively
conducts fundraising around Australia on
behalf of SLS and its state centres while
Surf Life Saving clubs also conduct their
own fundraising activities. To support
their lifesaving activities the state centres
(which report separately) are engaged in
commercial activities such as education,
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training and the provision of contract
lifeguard services to local government
and other land managers.
S TAT U TO RY O B LI G AT I O N S
A N D OV E R S I G H T
SLSA is a company limited by guarantee
under the Corporations Act 2001
(Commonwealth). SLSA is also a
registered charitable institution under
the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991
(NSW). The Surf Life Saving Foundation
operates under the charitable fundraising
legislation in each of the states and
territories it is registered.
ABOUT THIS REPORT
This 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, clubs,
branches and support operations. The
financial accounts of these entities, whose
relationship with SLSA Ltd is further
described on pages 76–89, are not
consolidated here. However, the activities
and achievements of all Australia’s surf
lifesavers are consolidated and reported.
N OT I C E O F A N N UA L G E N E R A L
MEETING
Notice is given of the Annual General
Meeting of SLSA Ltd. The meeting will be
held on Friday 23 October, 2015 at SLSA’s
Office, Bondi Icebergs. All SLSA members
are welcome to attend.
HIGHLIGHTS
S L S 2 0 2 0 S T R AT E G I C P L A N
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
12,690
VISION
Zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
MISSION
FIRST AID TREATMENTS
We save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.
SURF LIFE SAVING STRATEGIC PLAN
1,255,090
GOALS
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
1.EXTEND LIFESAVING
COVERAGE TO MATCH
COMMUNIT Y NEEDS
2.DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE
3.ENSURE A RELEVANT &
GROWING MOVEMENT
4.ENGAGE THE COMMUNIT Y
TO PARTICIPATE & DONATE
2.1Provide and promote the
opportunities and pathways
in SLS to motivate our
members.
2.2Provide ongoing leadership
opportunities to our people
2.3Provide efficient, relevant
and flexible learning
opportunities.
2.4Develop our participation
initiatives including surf
sports.
2.5Provide opportunities for
our members to participate
in activities including
through ILS.
3.1Protect, manage and promote
the SLS brand to drive internal
and external support.
3.2Utilise evidence-based
research to inform
development and
implementation of safe
practices.
3.3Develop effective strategic,
operational alignment across
all levels.
3.4Ensure sound environment
practices at all levels.
3.5Implement efficiencies across
the movement.
3.6Understand community
expectations of involvement via
engagement.
4.1Promote and celebrate SLS
positive contribution to
Australian society.
4.2Promote SLS as an
organisation in need.
4.3Provide opportunities and
encourage community,
corporate partners and
stakeholders to actively
participate in SLS.
4.4Grow revenue from corporate
partners and government
sectors.
4.5Proactively and transparently
communicate how all funds
raised are used.
• L earning opportunities equip
our people with the skill set to
support the achievement of
our vision.
• SLS has a participation pathway
that generates sustained
membership levels to support
community outcomes.
• Boards / senior management at
the national, state, branch and
club levels are representative of
the movement and community
makeup.
• S LS IP protected through
application of existing IP
legislation for unauthorised use.
• Liquidity ratio remains positive.
• SLS States sign and
participate in memorandum of
understanding (MOU) agreeing
fundraising parameters.
• SLS strategic plans are aligned
at national, state and club level.
• National and state risk and
compliance registers are current
and reported.
• Safety of our people remains
first and foremost.
• Non-government revenue
increases annually
-- National community fund
raising campaign secures
$1 million/annum by 2020
-- Annual increase in nongovernment revenue of up to
5 per cent per year
-- SLS donors increase by
3 per cent annually
• SLSA reports on distribution of
funds transparently across the
movement annually through
owned and earnt channels.
• Brand awareness and economic
impact increases annually.
STRATEGIES
63,055
MEMBERS
7,476
SUCCESS FACTORS
1,035
MEDALLIONS
MISSIONS
15,000
OVER 1,200 HOURS OF FLYING
1,217,180
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1.1Optimise our resources to
always be ‘rescue ready’.
1.2Apply evidence-based
research to determine
community water safety
requirement.
1.3Enhance and integrate coastal
risk management systems.
1.4Promote SLSA as the peak
coastal safety body.
1.5Incorporate SLS services into
the local, state and national
emergency management
systems.
1.6Support ILS development
activities, particularly through
the Asia-Pacific region.
DURING FINALS DAY AT THE AUSSIES
AUSSIES
COMPETITORS
• No drowning deaths between
the flags.
• Community needs quantified
through Total Service Plan (TSP).
• Coastal drowning in Australia
reduced by 50 per cent by 2020.
• Service delivery measured with
delivery reflecting need.
• All state entities are included
in state / territory emergency
management systems.
$21.3 MILLION
POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SLS ENTITIES
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INTRODUCTION
1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS
1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
1.1Optimise our resources
to always be rescue
ready.
• A helicopter working group established to
consider opportunities in relation to Southern
Region Helicopter Rescue Service and assist
Northern Region Helicopter Rescue Service and
cease Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
(HEMS) operations.
• Extended national partnership with Telstra to
improve our operational communication and
information management systems and enhance
emergency response.
• Implemented the first year of the Beach Safety
Equipment Fund providing over $1 million for
clubs to purchase vital lifesaving equipment.
• Provided Black Spot Drowning Reduction
Program funding for crucial drowning prevention
initiatives targeting high-risk locations and
population groups across Australia.
• Distributed the BRP Grant providing over
$300,000 worth of powercraft to services
across Australia.
• Reviewed the SLSA Compliance and Accreditation
Program for Lifesaving Equipment.
• Finalise recommendations in relation to
transfer of Southern to SLSNSW.
• Undertake a consultative strategic
planning process into the future of
lifesaving operations beyond 2020.
• Deliver a five year master plan for the
organisations operational information and
communications requirements.
• Successfully implement national grant and
funding programs.
• Successfully reform the SLSA Compliance
and Accreditation Program for Lifesaving
Equipment including transition to
independent assessors.
1.4Promote SLSA as the
• Contributed to the delivery of the Australian Water
peak coastal safety body.
Safety Summit.
• Delivered the 2014 National Coastal Safety Report.
• Progressed the Rocky Coasts Research Project with
the universities of Melbourne and Wollongong.
1.2Apply evidence-based
research to determine
community water safety
requirement.
• SLSA implemented a revised Total Service
Plan framework to assist in the management,
analysis, reporting and communication of
the communities, coastal safety requirement
against defined objectives.
• Conducted the National Coastal Safety Survey
to understand the behaviours and attitudes of
Australias coastal users.
• Deliver National Coastal Safety Reports
focused on the top four priority issues
identified by the Total Service Plan.
• Conduct behavioural insights research
into high-risk population groups to inform
development of drowning prevention
initiatives.
1.3Enhance and
integrate coastal risk
management systems.
• Delivered final report for the SLSA PPE project
into surf sports activities.
• Researched and developed specifications for
new low buoyancy lifejackets featured in the
revised Australian Standards.
• Conducted an independent review of safety
policies implemented over the past two years
with Monash University.
• Implement the recommendations of the
SLSA PPE project report into surf sports.
• Investigate and deliver a report into the
potential requirements and use of PPE
across Lifesaving Operations and Junior
Development Activities.
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WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
• Contribute to the delivery of the 2015–20
Australian Water Safety Strategy.
• Deliver the 2015 National Coastal Safety
Report.
1.5Incorporate SLS
services into the
local, state and
national emergency
management systems.
• Represented the movement in Australian Fire
and Emergency Service Authorities Council
(AFAC) forums and on federal government
emergency management committees.
• To deliver and promote reliable and trusted
response by SLS services to emergencies.
• To improve processes and ensure SLSA are
representing the views of our member states
in order to act as one SLS body in the sector.
• Confirm our position as the peak water safety
organisation in this country by showing
our capabilities, experience and expertise
and thereby increasing awareness of public
safety messaging.
1.6Support ILS
development activities,
particularly through the
Asia-Pacific region.
• SLSA maintained a strong presence on the ILS
Board of Directors as well as the various ILS
Commissions.
• Worked collaboratively with ILS members to
implement the recommendations of the WHO
Global Burden of Drowning Report.
• Reviewed SLSA’s International Development
Program objectives, processes and
responsibilities.
• Work with RLSSA to develop opportunities
to enhance lifesaving within the AsiaPacific region.
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SCORECARD
INTRODUCTION
2. DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE
3. ENSURE A RELEVANT AND GROWING MOVEMENT
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
2.1Provide and promote
the opportunities and
pathways in SLS to
motivate our members.
• Completed the research study with UTS
Attributing the social contribution of Surf Life
Saving Australia: valuing the social capital of an
iconic institution.
• Delivered the SLSA National Awards of Excellence
on Saturday 25 October, 2014 in Sydney.
• Launched the history book: Those Who Served:
Lifesavers at War.
• To better understand why members join,
stay and leave the organisation.
• Focus on youth engagement and related
programs to retain youth members in SLS.
• Implement and enhance a relevant SLS
reward and recognition framework.
• Develop an online, interactive pathways
framework for participation.
3.1Protect, manage and
promote the SLS brand
to drive internal and
external support.
• Developed the SLS Intellectual Property policy
protecting our IP through the management of
breaches, requests and contract requirements.
• Developed brand guidelines for Coolangatta Gold.
• Conducted research to gauge SLSAs brand health
and responded with appropriate key messages for
public fundraising awareness campaign.
2.2Provide ongoing
leadership opportunities
to our people.
• Delivered a successful National Leadership
College in February 2015.
• Launched SLSA Leadership Alumni in April 2015.
• Led the Australian Emergency Management
Volunteer Forum (AEMVF) Leadership
Development Plan project.
• Implemented SLSA staff management and
leadership program.
• Undertake a review of national leadership
programs to ensure the SLS movement has
long term leadership capability that can
deliver the organisation’s vision and mission.
2.3Provide efficient,
relevant and flexible
learning opportunities.
• Produced 8th Edition Powercraft Training Manual
and associated resources.
• Developed an education strategy and framework.
• Investigated alternative eLearning options.
• Conducted skills maintenance review.
• Review resources as scheduled.
• Adopt a national education strategy and
framework 2015–20.
• Evaluate skills maintenance review
implementations.
• Deliver marketing, communications and
corporate partnership support to promote
full range of opportunities to members.
• Ensure the Surf Life Saving brand remains
protected and valued by developing SLS
sponsorship policy and monitoring SLS
IP policy for national events versus retail
specific opportunities.
• Develop the SLS brand to reinforce the
SLS mission statement and position the
movement as a relevant and accessible
organisation for all stakeholders (general
public, government, corporate donor,
members and media).
• Undertake brand research post fundraising
campaign to gauge brand health and
recognition as a community organisation
in need.
• To provide a consistent brand value
proposition across all SLSA digital platforms.
2.4Develop our
participation initiatives
including surf sports.
• Delivered a successful new Interstate
Championships format which introduced live
streaming of the event through sls.com.au and
delivered close, exciting racing in an intense
atmosphere.
• Delivered the first Aussies Ocean Swim which
provided an event within the Aussies program
catering for public participation.
• Successfully executed marketing campaigns and
event activations for Coolangatta Gold 2014 and
The Aussies 2015.
• Secured Coates Hire and Pages as event
supporters for The Aussies 2015.
• Undertake a national review of sport and
recreation in surf life saving to identify
opportunities to modernise the sport
offering relative to consumer demand.
• To contemporise and enhance the SLSA
marketing and communications strategies
for SLSA national sporting events.
• Explore opportunities to secure new
sponsors and partners for key flagship
sporting events.
3.2Utilise evidence-based
research to inform
development and
implementation of safe
practices.
• Delivered final report for the SLSA PPE project
into surf sports activities.
• Researched and developed specifications for
new low-buoyancy lifejackets featured in the
revised Australian Standards.
• Conducted an independent review of safety
policies implemented over the past two years
with Monash University.
• Implement the recommendations of the
SLSA PPE project report into surf sports.
• Investigate and deliver a report into the
potential requirements and use of PPE
across lifesaving operations and junior
development activities.
• Deliver safety announcement communications
strategy and SLSA Annual Report and SLSF
Annual Review to be distributed.
3.3Develop effective
strategic, operational
alignment across
all levels.
• Developed a centralised management system for
all policies.
• IT review completed and recommendations
developed.
• Australian Life Saving Team and Australian Youth
Life Saving Team represented at the World Life
Saving Championships.
• Rescue 16 campaign preparations
implemented including competing at
International Surf Rescue Challenge, the
Orange Cup and the German Cup.
• Review identified policies.
• Develop and implement agreed protocols,
hierarchy and communications plans for
SLSA to engage with members.
• Be an effective national movement through
collaboration with states/foundation on key
communications and business
development activities.
• Investigate a digital content strategy for SLSA.
• IT review implementation endorsed and
progressed.
2.5Provide opportunities
for our members to
participate in activities
including through ILS.
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SCORECARD
INTRODUCTION
3. ENSURE A RELEVANT AND GROWING MOVEMENT
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
3.4Ensure sound
environment practices
at all levels.
• Adapt between the flags—enhancing
the capacity of SLSA to cope with climate
change and to leverage adoption within local
communities. Final report published on National
Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
website in October 2014.
• Liaise with Government to ensure SLS
services are appropriately prepared
and supported to comply with incoming
Clear Air Regulations.
4.2Promote SLS as an
organisation in need.
3.5Implement efficiencies
across the movement.
• Developed and implemented a National
Fundraising Cooperative MOU between SLSA
and state entities.
• SLSA group compliance framework and registers
have been finalised and updated monthly.
• Ensure SLSF is resourced to deliver growth
year on year for SLS.
• Successfully executed year one of Be A Life Saver
national fundraising awareness campaign.
• Website redevelopment underway, due for
completion before December 2015.
• Communications and PR plan developed and
executed for year one of Be A Life Saver campaign,
receiving significant traction across national media.
• Conducted market research to identify community
perceptions of SLS funding needs.
• Implemented supporter acquisition programs in
philanthropic and commercial giving areas.
3.6Understand community
expectations of
involvement via
engagement.
• SLSA annual benchmarking research including
the development key brand metrics that can be
used as brand health indicators to measure and
track ongoing performance of the SLS brand.
• Be A Life Saver campaign quantitative research.
• 2016 SLSA benchmarking research and
Brand engagement undertaken.
• Be A Life Saver campaign quantitative
research, monitoring brand health,
positioning and campaign messaging.
• Be a Life Saver Campaign. Implement year
two of five, increasing CSA media support
and value by 10 per cent.
• Continue to secure annual support from
corporate partners to aid and generate
donations to Be a Lifesaver campaign
through campaign amplifications and
donation of channels.
• Website refresh implemented by
December 2015.
• Implement a digital test strategy focused
on recruiting new supporters.
• Implement specific lottery acquisition test
strategy targeting state of Victoria.
• Review content and functionality of the
SLSF website.
4.3Provide opportunities
and encourage
community, corporate
partners and
stakeholders to actively
participate in SLS.
• The Aussies Ocean Swim launched as a way to
engage a broader audience beyond SLS members
at The Aussies 2015.
• Significant PR campaigns and strategies built and
executed around Coolangatta Gold 2014, The
Aussies 2015, Awards of Excellence 2014, Be A Life
Saver campaign.
• Greater prominence in mainstream media channels.
• Higher rate of internally generated content.
• Significant growth in followers across all social
media channels.
• Enhancement of The Aussies 2015 newspaper
generating positive feedback.
• Engagement with all state communications
representatives to ensure consistency and onmessage approach to content and response delivery.
• Increased creation and publication of content across
SLSA website and social media to raise profile of
organisation and its members.
• Implementation of weekly content around Be A
Life Saver campaign to reinforce SLS identity as a
community cause in need of donations.
• Development and implementation of public
awareness campaign around PPE.
• Successful execution of the retail merchandising
program behind The Aussies 2015.
• Increase the engagement of the community
with SLS key messages/stories, e.g. swim
between the flags, become a member,
donate now.
• Identify and secure corporate/community/
donor support of events.
• Create fundraising, community and
membership opportunities to engage all
Australians. For example, promoting and
encouraging participation in fundraising
appeals and activities, The Aussies 2016
Ocean Swim, movie nights, family fun days.
• Increase engagement across communication
channels e.g. increased click throughs
or social media engagement, increased
participation at events.
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
4.1Promote and celebrate
SLS positive contribution
to Australian society.
• Initiated a partnership with Australian Childhood
Foundation to support an organisation-wide
audit of child safe practices.
• Conducted supporter acquisition programs for
both philanthropic and commercial programs
resulting in approximately 530,000 public touch
points per month; each providing verbal or
written information regarding SLS community
services and/or achievements.
• Communicated regularly with approximately
60,000 monthly supporters highlighting the
positive contribution of SLS.
• Communicated with over 200 grant makers
(government and trusts/foundations) educating
them on the positive contribution SLS makes to
the community.
• Complete Child Safe Organisation audit,
update SLS Member Protection Policy
and make recommendations on reforms
to enhance our duty of care to children
and young people.
• Continue public contact and
communication through philanthropic,
commercial and grant programs,
highlighting key achievements.
• Implement a digital test strategy as
an extension of public engagement
programs.
• Use existing and new technology
to communicate key messages and
investigate best practice across multiple
channels, which includes refreshing the
website.
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SNAPSHOT
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE
2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
4.4Grow revenue from
corporate partners and
government sectors.
4.5Proactively and
transparently
communicate how all
funds raised are used.
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2014/2015
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA LTD 2
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2015/2016
• Established the Commercial Working Group
(CWG) with representatives from each state,
for the purpose of identifying and growing new
partnership opportunities.
• Ongoing delivery of Corporate Partner Strategy.
• Successful implementation of the quarterly
Parliamentary Friends activities, maintaining
engagement with federal government and building
bipartisan support for the SLS movement.
• Launch of National Coastal Safety Report by former
Prime Minister in December 2014 with strong media
attendance and reporting across all mediums.
• Continued to deliver grant-seeking education and
training programs to SLS entities through the Grant
Seeking Unit (GSU).
• 2014/2015 revenue generated through the GSU
was over $1.4 million (3 per cent above budget).
• Increase corporate partner revenue through
existing and new business opportunities,
utilising the CWG forum for optimisation of
these commercial opportunities.
• Continue the yearly National Coastal
Safety report.
• Maintain National Rescue of the Month
Award as part of our Parliamentary Friends
of Surf Life Saving initiative.
• Exploit the new licensing opportunities
identified in tourist, member and public
segments by securing incremental retail
distribution, signing new licensees in new
categories such as apparel and developing
credible and effective online retail solutions.
• SLSA Annual Report made available to key
stakeholders via USB.
• Delivered key messages on The Surf Life Saving
Foundation (SLSF) distribution of funds through the
SLSA Annual Report, the SLSF Annual Review and
the SLSF website.
• SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual
Review to be distributed.
• Develop key messaging for the
2015/2016 financial year.
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15 CHANGE %1
Revenue—sponsorships & grants ($,000)
19,794
19,536
19,395
20,422
5.30%
Revenue—total consolidated entity ($,000)
36,459
37,340
69,599
72,050
3.52%
Expenditure—total consolidated entity
35,899
37,023
68,364
70,365
2.92%
FTE employees—parent entity (i.e SLSA)
47.6
40.3
41
41.3
0.73%
93,377
93,249
94,039
94,019
-0.02%
SURF LIFE SAVING IN AUSTRALIA
MEMBERSHIP
Number of male members
Number of female members
72,473
73,674
74,581
75,613
1.38%
Total membership
165,850
166,923
168,622
169,633
0.60%
310
311
311
313
0.64%
Rescues performed by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
12,610
8,048
8,572
9,647
12.54%
Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards
2,818
3,485
3,139
3,043
-3.06%
First aid administered by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
17,652
34,097
13,947
19,826
42.15%
Number of Surf Life Saving clubs
LIFESAVING
First aid administered by ALS lifeguards
17,326
30,548
17,946
22,598
25.92%
Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
298,866
284,013
321,838
346,119
0.33%
Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards
629,712
621,561
694,199
908,971
30.94%
Number of Cert II Public Safety qualifications issued (Bronze Medallion)
8,333
7,404
8,082
7,476
-7.50%
Percentage of junior members receiving SLSA awards
66%
71%
77%
72%
-6.49%
6,525
6,518
5,080
6,168
21.42%
502
529
609
585
-3.94%
Number of accredited officials
3,478
3,761
2,911
3,474
19.34%
Number of accredited coaches
2,790
2,817
2,810
2,104
-25.12%
48,500
50,705
55,634
53,086
-4.58%
EDUCATION
SPORT
Number of competitors at The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Number of competitors at Coolangatta Gold
COMMUNIT Y
Number of Guardians of the Surf (Donors)
Index
1 Indicates the percentage change from 2013/14 to 2014/15
2 Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue service
3 Refers to services provided by SLS managed Australian Lifeguard Services
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SECTION 02
C A PAC IT Y & C A PA B I LIT Y
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W:
COA S TA L S A FE T Y WO R K PL A N
The Capacity and Capability (CC) portfolio
is responsible for coastal risk and safety,
lifesaving operations, research, education
and development and surf sports.
The deliverables of Capacity and
Capability include the:
• development of best practice policies to
save lives
• improvement of drowning prevention
initiatives and lifesaving operations
• management of member development
programs
• development of consistent and relevant
educational resources/practices
• enhancement of participation
• development of athletes, coaches
and officials through national sport
operations, events and community
resources.
The Australian Government, Department
of Health has continued to back the
SLSA coastal safety work plan. This
enables SLSA to work with the state
centres to deliver high-priority projects
to support the SLSA vision. It also
empowers SLSA to collaborate with the
drowning prevention industry and key
stakeholders to deliver better outcomes
for the Australian community.
This year SLSA were pleased to deliver
the first instalment of the Australian
Government’s Beach Drowning Black
Spot Reduction Program and Beach
Safety Equipment Fund. These programs
provided an additional $1.6 million to
our state centres and clubs to improve
their services and address high-priority
drowning reduction initiatives.
COA S TA L S A F E T Y
OV ERV I E W
TOTA L S ERV I C E PL A N
Over 2014/15 SLSA lifesavers and
lifeguards patrolled over 400 beaches
across Australia as well as contributing to
vital 24/7 emergency response capability
for countless more unpatrolled beaches
and remote waters.
The work of both volunteers and
employees has made a significant impact
on the Australian community by helping
to prevent the loss of life and injury, as
well as enabling safer participation in
a diverse range of aquatic activities.
During 2014/15 SLSA lifesaving services
conducted 12,690 rescues, 42,424 first
aids and 1,255,090 preventative actions.
While the work of SLSA lifesavers,
lifeguards and management staff has
contributed to a steady decline of coastal
drowning rates over the past decade,
SLSA are still not on track to reach the
desired 50 per cent reduction in drowning
by 2020. This drives SLSA to work smarter
with resources, continuously improving
and innovating services.
Over the past year SLSA continued
to refine its Total Service Plan with
intelligence from a wide variety of sources
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integrated into the framework to better
inform our resource allocation and
decision making processes. Planning and
tendering for a major research project
investigating behavioural characteristics
of high-risk populations was completed
and commissioned for completion over
the 2015/16 financial year. This research
combined with our existing intelligence,
will inform the delivery of a series of
reports that synthesise the key evidence
and chart SLSA’s strategy to address highpriority issues through to 2020.
OVER 2014/15
SLSA LIFESAVERS
AND LIFEGUARDS
PATROLLED 313
BEACHES ACROSS
AUSTRALIA AS WELL
AS CONTRIBUTING
TO VITAL 24/7
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
CAPABILITY
C A PAC IT Y & C A PA B I LIT Y
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
E D U C AT I O N & D E V E LO PM E N T
D E V ELO PM EN T
PPE PRO J EC T
Safety is paramount for members and
employees of Surf Life Saving. The
nature of the work required to save lives
often requires people to be working
in high-risk environments. The SLSA
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Project delivered innovative and worldleading outcomes over the past year with
the delivery of a specification for low
buoyancy lifejackets designed for use in
high performance activities. This research
has directly informed the revision of
the Australian Standard and led to the
introduction of the new Level 25 class of
lifejacket. A final PPE Project report for
surf sports activities was delivered.
EM ERG EN C Y R E S P O N S E
Responding to state feedback on our
operational communications and
information management systems, SLSA
embarked on a mission to seek additional
funding to provide much needed
improvements to enhance emergency
response times through smarter lifesaving.
SLSA’s national partner Telstra, a leader in
the emergency telecommunications field,
will proudly support the implementation
of this project over the coming five years.
This represents a significant opportunity
and a key priority for the organisation
going forward.
SLSA also fulfilled advocacy,
collaboration and industry engagement
responsibilities across a range of sectors
during 2014/15. SLSA membership
with the Australian Fire and Emergency
Services Council (AFAC) and a range
of Australian Government committees
delivered valuable opportunities for SLSA
to engage with this sector, share best
practices, learn from industry leaders and
inform our development projects.
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CO N C LU S I O N
All of SLSA’s achievements in coastal
safety over the past year, and
commitment to work plans moving
forward, would not be possible without
the support and advice of the leadership
and consultative groups including the
Chair of Lifesaving Mr Mark Fife OAM,
the Lifesaving Management Committee,
Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee,
working groups and technical advisers.
SLSA is looking forward to these groups’
continued engagement in working
towards the 50 per cent reduction in
coastal drowning goal by 2020.
Membership during the 2014/15 season
remained steady with an increase of 0.60
per cent bringing our membership to a
total of 169,633.
Of SLSA’s membership, 79,115 (47 per
cent) are under the age of 18 years, with
63,055 (37 per cent) being junior activities
members (5–13 years). These members are
engaged in Nipper programs that develop
personal, lifesaving and competition skills
in a fun and safe aquatic environment.
SLSA takes its duty of care to children
and young people, as well as their families
and community seriously. The 2014/15
season saw SLSA establish a partnership
with the Australian Childhood Foundation
(ACF) and subsequently engage in the
Safeguarding Children Program. The
Safeguarding Children Program will
assist SLSA to systematically increase
its capacity to keep children and young
people safe from abuse and exploitation
while they participate in SLS activities
across Australia.
SLSA’s continued focus on developing its
people saw the 2015 National Leadership
College successfully engage members
and the National Leadership Review
initiated. SLSA also launched a Leadership
Alumni, which has thus far brought a
great mix of people from over 15 years of
national leadership programs together.
In addition to internal programs, SLSA
engagement in broader emergency
management leadership continued to
expand through a series of new pilot
leadership programs for leaders of
Australian Emergency Management
Volunteer Forum (AEMVF) organisations.
A highlight for 2014/15 was the
National Awards of Excellence event,
which was held in October 2014. The
annual event celebrates and recognises
the outstanding achievements of SLSA
members (please refer to page 94 for 2014
winners list).
THE SLSA PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT PROJECT DELIVERED
INNOVATIVE AND WORLD-LEADING
OUTCOMES OVER THE PAST YEAR.
ED U C AT I O N
This year we have focused on ensuring the
eighth edition Powercraft Training Manual
and the associated resources (IRB and
RWC) are ready for release by the start of
the 2015/16 season. The new resources
are the result of input from many SLS
volunteers and staff.
ELearning is a high-attention area for
SLSA with all new resources developed
or reviewed in each portfolio being
considered for an eLearning component
and other multimedia, where suitable.
It is well documented that people are
multi-sensory learners when it comes to
skills acquisition, and SLS members are
no different. Studies have indicated that
multi-sensory learning will increase the
majority of learners’ understanding by
more than 50 per cent, resulting in a 25–
50 per cent greater learning retention, and
with a 50–60 per cent greater consistency
in content understanding, which of course
is the ultimate aim of learning. There is a
place for both face-to-face and eLearning
in SLS; by blending the two side by side,
SLSA can harness today’s multi-sensory
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169,633
SURF LIFE SAVING
MEMBERS
47%
MEMBERS UNDER THE
AGE OF 18 YEARS
37%
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
MEMBERS (5–13 YEARS)
IN NIPPER PROGRAMS
2,252
SURF LIFE SAVING
COACHES
3,474
SURF OFFICIALS
C A PAC IT Y & C A PA B I LIT Y
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
eLearning programs by combining video,
graphics and audio while also creating
a face-to-face experience for members
that incorporates much of what makes
facilitator-led learning effective.
A Skills Maintenance Review was
conducted this year, and the working
group involved in this project made a
number of recommendations on the
processes and procedures that have been
implemented for the 2015/16 season. This
review impacts all patrolling members
and ultimately the organisational
reputation. An evaluation of the impact
of the implementations will be completed
early 2016.
SLSA continue to streamline education
activities across the portfolios of coastal
safety, sport and development and
are working on an online, interactive
pathways framework to highlight all the
opportunities for participation, training
and development in SLS.
SPORT
I N T RO D U C T I O N Surf Life Saving sport had many
successes in 2014/15. SLSA celebrated
the 100 years of The Australian Surf
Life Saving Championships (The
Aussies), introduced the National Youth
Championships and launched a new
national coach education framework.
S P O R T D E V ELO PM EN T
N AT I O N A L R E V I E W O F S P O RT
A N D R ECR E AT I O N WI T H I N S UR F
L I FE S AV I N G
After 18 months of initial analysis
considering participation in surf sport,
which has been declining, the SLSA
CEO Greg Nance authored a discussion
paper entitled ‘Sport in Surf Life Saving’,
which was received and supported by
the SLSA Board in February 2015. As a
result of this paper, SLSA management
were directed to facilitate a broad,
PEO PL E D E V ELO PM EN T
2014/15 key projects delivered for the
benefit of members included:
• the launch of the National Coach
Accreditation System (NCAS)
• the development and delivery of team
manager education resources through
the SLSA website
• the development of the new SLS
National Officiating Accreditation
System (NOAS) framework, which
was submitted to and approved by
the Australian Sport Commission.
Implementation of new official training
courses will commence in 2015/16 and
will take 2–3 years to fully implement
• the release of the 35th Surf Sport
Manual in May 2015
• the continuation of SLSA’s involvement
working with ASADA in the delivery of
their anti-doping courses.
THE AUSTRALIAN
SURF LIFE SAVING
CHAMPIONSHIPS,
CELEBRATED ‘100
YEARS OF THE
AUSSIES’ AT NORTH
KIRRA BEACH, QLD
IN APRIL 2015. OVER
6,000 COMPETITORS
ATTENDED FROM
CLUBS ALL AROUND
AUSTRALIA.
E V EN T S
The national sporting events portfolio saw
some unique milestones and a growth in
participation.
Key highlights include:
• the National IRB Championships,
Kingscliff Beach, NSW, July 2014
• the National Pool Rescue
Championships, Sydney Olympic Park
Aquatic Centre, Sydney, August 2014
• the 30th Coolangatta Gold endurance
event. Over 600 competitors competed
across the long and short courses,
individual and team categories
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Alan Whelpton trophy from New Zealand.
The final point score resulted in Australia
losing to New Zealand by just 23 points.
The 2014 Youth World Championships
saw the Australian Youth Life Saving team
record an astonishing 287 point victory
over New Zealand. Australia won a clean
sweep of all three trophies on offer—Surf,
Pool and Overall point score.
The Australian Surf Boat Team travelled
to Waihi Beach, New Zealand, to contest
the annual Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Test
Series in February 2015. Both Australian
surf boat crews returned from the
event undefeated.
in-depth review of sport and recreation
within SLS. The report for this review is
due in December 2015 and will consist of
reforms designed to:
• increase relevance of the sport to the
wider organisation objectives
• increase the physical capabilities
of lifesavers
• ensure the sport system and products
offered are modern and accessible for
today’s consumers, in today’s society.
• the National Interstate Championships,
which enjoyed a revitalised format at
Newport Beach, NSW in January 2015
• another successful Kellogg’s NutriGrain IronMan and IronWoman series
was delivered in collaboration with
Kellogg’s Australia
• the Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships, which celebrated ‘100
Years of The Aussies’ at North Kirra
Beach, QLD in April 2015. Over 6,000
competitors attended from clubs all
around Australia
T H E N E X T WAV E— S L S A
O LY M PI C PAT H WAYS PRO G R A M
• the 2015 Aussie Ocean Swim was a
public event held for the first time and
ran in conjunction with The Australian
Surf Life Saving Championships
• the Hamilton Island Clash of the
Paddles, Catseye Beach, Hamilton
Island, QLD, June 2015 in conjunction
with the Australian Outrigging Canoe
Racing Association (AOCRA).
H I G H PER F O R M A N C E
The primary focus in 2014/15 for the Royal
Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) and
SLSA Australian Life Saving (ALS) team
was to reassert Australia as the number 1
ranked team in the world at the World Life
Saving Championships in Montpellier,
France in September 2014. Various
camps and initiatives were developed and
launched, which included an Australian
Life Saving Team Supporters Club, to
help develop a winning team culture and
continue to increase the ALS team profile.
In the 2014 Life Saving World
Championships, the Australian Life Saving
team fell just short of winning back the
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SLSA has continued to collaborate with
various Australian Olympic sports in a bid
to provide SLSA members with elite athlete
pathways to transfer the skills and training
gained through our sport to pursue the
Olympic dream in a partner sport.
While this pathway has been in place
for a number of years with Australian
Canoeing, in 2014/15 we saw significant
developments in a newly structured
partnership with Australian Swimming.
Through this partnership, SLSA members
are identified from results in major SLS
swimming events (such as surf races
at national championships, swim leg
of Coolangatta Gold and Aussie Ocean
Swim) and invited to participate in an
accelerated program with Swimming
Australia’s Open Water Swim Program. In
return, Swimming Australia is providing
the Australian Life Saving team with
specific support for its pool lifesaving
program—a key focus for future world
championships success.
Nathan Hight
General Manager, Capacity and Capability
S P O R T R E S U LT S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2014
GOLD COAST, QLD, 1–2 NOVEMBER, 2014
NATIONAL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS (IRB) 2014
KINGSCLIFF BEACH, NSW 18–20 JULY, 2014
EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Interstate Championships
QLD
53
VIC
36
NSW
33
Open Mixed Relay Long Course
Dee Why Suprise
4:19:37
Kozii Blue Crew
4:51:30
Team Moses
4:51:30
National Championships
North Burleigh
52
Kiama Downs
23
Kurrawa
21
Open Mixed Relay Short Course
T.P.F.F.C
4:08:15
Beachside Osteo
Mordialloc
4:14:50
Curl Curl Mixed Open
4:33:35
Masters Male Relay Long Course
Hav'n A Go
4:25:05
Malibu Masters
4:38:24
The Team That Beat The
Col's Team
5:00:04
Masters Male Relay Short Course
Brunswick Hookers
3:54:03
Curl Curl Masters Gold
3:59:33
NBSLC Masters
4:09:52
Masters Female Relay Short Course
Bondi Angels
4:29:06
Gatta Girls
5:06:44
Mt Martha Mavericks
5:09:30
POINTSCORE
Masters Mixed Relay Long Course
Team Strike
5:30:12
One Hit Wonders
5:32:11
Nelson Bay Crusties
6:02:41
220
Mixed Masters Relay Short Course
Team Stingray
4:58:38
U19 Male Relay Short Course
Southport Yellow
3:24:36
Young Guns
3:27:39
Southport Blue
3:31:38
U19 Female Relay Short Course
Bluff Babes
3:41:55
Free Call After 8
3:55:44
Talk To Text
4:03:34
U19 Mixed Relay Short Course
Coffs Gold
3:45:28
NATIONAL POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK AQUATIC CENTRE, SYDNEY, NSW, 8–10 AUGUST 2014
FIRST
Currumbin
POINTSCORE
SECOND
287
POINTSCORE
Terrigal
280
THIRD
Maroochydore
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2014
GOLD COAST, QLD, 1–2 NOVEMBER, 2014
CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Open Male Long Course
Josh Minogue
04:12:11
Jake Nicholson
4:19:48
Samuel Bull
4:25:04
Open Male Short Course
Jackson Cosgrove
3:25:15
Joel Erskine
3:48:09
Trent Harrison
3:52:47
Open Female Long Course
Elizabeth Pluimers
4:46:34
Rebecca Creedy
4:49:49
Naantali Marshall
5:01:04
Open Female Short Course
Allie Britton
3:54:39
Ella Coates
4:04:37
Montannah Murray
4:10:24
U19 Male Short Course
Alex Wright
3:18:34
Bobby Byrne
3:26:50
Matthew Zuill
3:29:09
U19 Female Short Course
Ellie Picken
3:48:03
Alexandra Nolan
4:04:53
Stephanie Purser
4:07:38
20-29 Male Long Course
Brad Mitchell
5:37:43
James Fennell
5:55:46
20-29 Male Short Course
James Haigh
4:20:04
Andrew Selosse
4:22:17
Mark Dalziel
4:26:13
20-29 Female Short Course
Maddison Murray
4:06:39
Cher Allen
4:13:37
Molly Lean
4:53:52
30-39 Male Long Course
Ben Bolewski
4:56:05
Luke O'Garey
4:56:20
Chad Poland
5:00:05
CLUB
30-39 Male Short Course
Richard Lewis
3:50:54
Mick Magurren
3:57:13
Christopher Wight
3:58:49
OPENS POINTSCORE
30-39 Female Short Course
Anna Fyfe
4:16:45
Andrea Miller
4:23:56
Melanie Driscoll
4:29:58
1
Northcliffe SLSC
334
1
Northcliffe SLSC
313
1
Newport SLSC
402.8
40-49 Male Long Course
Mark Forrester
4:53:53
Boyd Conrick
5:00:03
Shane Whittaker
5:02:38
2
Newport SLSC
183
2
Noosa Heads SLSC
199
2
Currumbin Beach SLSC
394.2
40-49 Male Short Course
Scott Sewell
3:53:43
Sean Harvie
4:01:47
Chris Walker
4:01:51
3
Currumbin SLSC
164
3
North Burleigh SLSC
175
3
Redhead SLSC
377.8
40-49 Female Long Course
Sarah Davis
7:28:45
4
Mooloolaba SLSC
144
4
Alexandra Headland SLSC
168
4
Sunshine Beach SLSC
373.5
40-49 Female Short Course
Helen Murray
4:16:24
Louise Santos
4:27:38
Julie Stanton
4:39:17
5
Manly LSC
108
5
Queenscliff SLSC
163
5
North Bondi SLSC
371.2
50+ Male Long Course
Glen Lawrence
4:58:58
Grant Kenny
4:58:58
Kim Harker
5:01:43
6
Kurrawa SLSC
101
6
Bondi Surf Bathers LSC
161
6
Surfers Paradise SLSC
370.2
50+ Male Short Course
Michael Kirkby
4:03:03
Robert Harney
4:19:56
Scott Unicomb
4:20:44
7
Alexandra Headland SLSC
95
7
Mooloolaba SLSC
154
7
Byron Bay SLSC
369.8
50+ Female Short Course
Chris Outteridge
6:00:52
Sandra Herbert
6:28:37
8
Maroochydore SLSC
91
8
North Bondi SLSC
121
8
Anglesea SLSC
365.5
Open Male Relay Long Course
Queenscliff Gold
4:05:18
Headland Boys
4:06:38
Zchill
4:07:45
9
Redhead SLSC
79
9
Kurrawa SLSC
116
9
Bondi SBLSC
364.5
Open Male Relay Short Course
The Ring Worms
3:21:21
Talle Average
4:17:44
3 Boys And An Old Man
4:46:56
10
Avoca Beach SLSC
76
10
Maroochydore SLSC
110
10
Avoca Beach SLSC
363.5
Open Female Relay Long Course
Swanette's
4:52:41
Jay Hach
5:00:44
Open Female Relay Short Course
Southport Girls
3:59:31
Ocean Gypsys
4:03:16
North Bondi Babes
4:06:42
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, NSW, 23 JANUARY, 2015
FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
Overall Pointscore
NSW
301
QLD
296
WA
223
Open Pointscore
QLD
150
NSW
148
WA
101
Youth Pointscore
NSW
153
QLD
146
WA
122
THE AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
NORTH KIRRA BEACH, GOLD COAST, QLD, 11–19 APRIL, 2015
POINTS
CLUB
POINTS
MASTERS POINTSCORE
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CLUB
POINTS
HANDICAP POINTSCORE
H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E R E S U LT S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
2015 TRANS-TASMAN SURF BOAT SERIES
WAIHI BEACH, WAIHI, NZ, 7–9 FEBRUARY, 2015
2014 WORLD LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
(RESCUE ‘14)
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE, 16–21 SEPTEMBER, 2015
AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM
2014 WORLD LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
(RESCUE ‘14)
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE, 16–21 SEPTEMBER, 2015
COUNTRY
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH LIFE SAVING TEAM
AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
First
Australia
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
Second
New Zealand
First
Australia (1,065)
First
New Zealand (858)
NAME
CLUB
Second
New Zealand (787)
Second
Australia (835)
Dean Roberts
Bulli SLSC
Third
Germany (600)
Third
France (741)
Heath Mercer
Bulli SLSC
Fourth
Italy (542)
Fourth
Germany (482)
Benjamin Lowe
Bulli SLSC
Fifth
France (503)
Fifth
Italy (442)
Adam Barlow
Bulli SLSC
NAME
CLUB
NAME
CLUB
Shane Geloven
Bulli SLSC
Matthew Davis (co-capt)
Moore Park SLSC, Northcliffe SLSC
Andrew Bowden
Bronte SLSC, The Hills SLSC
Genevieve Bassingthwaighte
Tugun SLSC
Bradley Woodward
Shelly Beach SLSC, The Hills LSC
Jake Lynch
Newport SLSC
Marianne Walker
Tugun SLSC
Daniel Collins
Redhead SLSC
Ryan Napoleon
Northcliffe SLSC
Lisa Webber
Tugun SLSC
Joshua Brown
Byron Bay SLSC
Shannon Eckstein (captain)
Northcliffe SLSC
Sascha Lahey
Tugun SLSC
Nik Green
Alexandra Headland SLSC
Lachlan Tame
Avoca SLSC
Bruce Zillman
Tugun SLSC
Jason Gough
Mooloolaba SLSC
Tim Schofield
Terrigal SLSC, The Hills RLSC
Brett Main
Team Manager - Caves Beach SLSC
Ela Heiniger
Byron bay SLSC, Port Hacking LSC
Christina Ruiz
Northcliffe SLSC
Prue Davies
Currumbin SLSC, Queensland LSC
Kristyl Smith
Northcliffe SLSC
Chelsea Gillett
Maroochydore SLSC, Brisbane LSC
Miranda Bell
Northcliffe SLSC
Georgia Miller (co-capt)
Newport SLSC
Melissa Ann Howard
Kurrawa SLSC
Alyssa Koenen
Northcliffe SLSC
Naomi Flood
Manly SLSC
Nicole Kay
Mooloolaba SLSC
Pamela Hendry
Maroochydore SLSC
Brett Dowker
Head Coach—Currumbin SLSC
Danny Short
Head Coach—Maroochydore SLSC
Craig Holden
Assistant Coach—Elliot Heads SLSC
Keith Caldwell
Team Manager—Bulli SLSC
Garry Mensforth
Team Manager—Umina SLSC
Wade Sinclair
Troy Eady
Physio—Byron Bay SLSC
Assistant Coach—Townsville-Picnic
Bay SLSC
Nick Marshall
Physiotherapy—Burleigh Heads
Mowbray Park SLSC
Caitlin Braddick
Sport Science—(non travelling)
Elise Bateman
Assistant Manager & Sport Psychology
PL ACE
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N S & B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
CO R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S H I P S
SURF LIFE
SAVING AUSTRALIA
HAS CONTINUED TO
POSITION ITSELF
AS AUSTRALIA’S
PEAK WATER SAFETY
ORGANISATION
WHOSE MISSION
IS TO SAVE LIVES,
CREATE GREAT
AUSTRALIANS AND
BUILD BETTER
COMMUNITIES.
OV E RV I E W
The Communications and Business
Development (CBD) 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 45).
The CBD team’s aim is to ensure the
long-term sustainability of the Surf Life
Saving (SLS) movement, creating a solid
platform to deliver long-term value. The
focus is to achieve greater corporate
and community engagement. While the
organisation continued to deliver positive
revenue results, it needs more to continue
to achieve its mission of saving lives,
creating great Australians and building
better communities. Surf Life Saving is
iconically Australian and is born of a cando attitude.
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Surf Life Saving Australia forms
partnerships that deliver strategic
alignment and shared community value.
SLSA has reviewed its value proposition
and has worked harder to better identify
and position its assets to existing and
new partners to ensure the long-term
sustainability of the movement.
SLSA has a wealth of opportunity for
partners and has been working with them to
renew their engagement with the movement.
A highlight of 2014/15 for partnerships
was the signing of a renewed partnership
with Major National Partner, DHL.
One of the measures of SLSA’s success
is reflected in its long-term partners—
Westpac, who celebrated 41 years, and
DHL and Telstra who celebrated 11 years
as partners to the organisation in the
2014/15 season.
SLSA acknowledge and thank all of its
valuable corporate partners for their
support. The movement is incredibly
proud of its partnership portfolio and
recognises the valuable contribution they
make to the organisation.
SLSA encourages you to engage with our
national partners and support them where
best you can.
CO M M U N I C AT I O N S A N D
PU B LI C R E L AT I O N S
Surf Life Saving Australia has continued
to position itself as Australia’s peak water
safety organisation whose mission is to
save lives, create great Australians and
build better communities. Furthermore,
SLSA is Australia’s largest volunteer
movement in need of community
support to maintain ongoing growth
and sustainability.
These two pillars subsequently framed
SLSA’s communications framework and
strategy in 2014/15.
This was highlighted through the
launch and implementation of the first
year of the Be A Life Saver national
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S & B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
fundraising awareness campaign. The
communications and public relations
strategy emphasised the need to profile
and promote SLSA volunteers who patrol
our beaches. It empowered our members
as spokespeople for the movement and
gave a true representation of the work and
time they provide in their communities.
A full PR strategy heavily utilised SLSA’s
growing social media channels to broadly
distribute key messages. It also included
widespread mainstream media coverage
across prime-time TV news bulletins,
radio programs and national newspapers.
Post campaign reports showed that
nationwide awareness of the SLSA brand
rose by more than a third when compared
with previous activities.
SLSA is committed to openly
communicating its safety initiatives to
members and the general public. These
included the testing of low-buoyancy
lifejackets, the endorsement of Personal
Protective Equipment and the launch of
the Beach Safety Equipment Fund.
Quarterly updates of the Parliamentary
Friends of Surf Life Saving, co-chaired
by Federal members Sarah Henderson
MP and Matt Thistlethwaite MP gathered
further momentum in Canberra. A
historic landing of the Westpac Lifesaver
Rescue Helicopter in December 2014 at
Parliament House attracted significant
media interest. SLSA has dedicated
resources for internal publication of
stories about the Rescue of the Month
awards presented at each quarterly
update (see page 96).
SLSA’s 2014 National Coastal Safety
Report was launched by active Surf Life
Saving member and the former Prime
Minister of Australia, the Hon. Tony
Abbott MP. Fittingly, this took place at
Mr Abbott’s own surf lifesaving club,
Queenscliff SLSC.
Internal communications with SLSA
members were maintained through
fortnightly publications, ‘On Patrol’
O U R D I G I TA L A N D S O C I A L M E D I A F O OT PR I N T A S
AT 30 J U N E 2015
A HISTORIC LANDING OF THE
WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE
HELICOPTER IN DECEMBER 2014 AT
PARLIAMENT HOUSE ATTRACTED
SIGNIFICANT MEDIA INTEREST.
34,003
UNIQUE VISITS TO SLS.COM.AU PER MONTH
11,600
MEMBERS PORTAL USERS
and ‘Surfline’. These were distributed
electronically to more than 70,000
members. Ensure your email details are
current to receive these communications!
SLSA continues to embrace digital
technology and has won significant
support from members and the general
public through social media channels. Our
footprint continues to grow. An outline as
at 30 June 2015 is below:
• the website, sls.com.au, attracts 34,000
unique visits per month
• the Members portal has 11,600 users
• the official Facebook page has
35,744 likes
• the official Twitter page has
8,215 followers
• the official Instagram profile has 5,132
followers
• the official YouTube channel has over
1,000 subscribers.
These numbers are expected to continue
enjoying significant growth as SLSA
enhances its commitment to digital
content. This is in line with a full redevelopment of the official SLSA website
and consolidation of digital assets.
M A R K E T I N G/B R A N D
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. But not everyone truly
understands the breadth of what SLSA
does or that with the support from the
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35,744
FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS
8,215
TWITTER FOLLOWERS
5,132
INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
Australian community surf lifesavers can
do more.
SLSA launched a new national
fundraising awareness campaign titled
‘Be A Life Saver’, highlighting SLSA as a
community cause in need. The campaign
used powerful imagery depicting
lifesavers raising their hands to ask
for support.
SLSA received almost $7 million in
free media exposure, achieved with the
generous support of Community Service
Announcement media placement and
PR-generated coverage, resulting in a
179 per cent increase in media value from
last season. The campaign was delivered
through TV, radio, press, outdoor,
digital, and social and all SLS owned
communication channels. A campaign
microsite bealifesaver.com.au was
launched and achieved a 0.34 per cent
click through rate via mobile, 0.14 per
cent higher than industry standard. The
Be A Life Saver campaign is a five-year
strategy that has a fundraising goal of
$1 million by 2020.
Additional marketing support was
delivered across a range of national SLSA
programs, events and initiatives with
the focus on confirming SLSA’s position
as the peak water safety organisation,
promoting a full range of opportunities to
members, enhancing and contemporising
SLSA sporting events and further
maximising the integration of peak body
and fundraising messaging to further
engage new and existing supporters of
Surf Life Saving.
1,225
YOUTUBE CHANNEL SUBSCRIBERS
74,146
SURFLINE E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
14,767
BEACHSAFE SMARTPHONE APP DOWNLOADS
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N S & B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T
PA R TN E R S H I P S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2014–15
M A J O R N AT I O N A L PA R T N ER S
PA R T N ER
SLSA
LAUNCHED A
NEW NATIONAL
FUNDRAISING
AND AWARENESS
CAMPAIGN TITLED
‘BE A LIFE SAVER’,
HIGHLIGHTING
SLSA AS A
COMMUNITY
CAUSE IN NEED.
LICENSING AND MERCHANDISE
The SLSA brand, or intellectual property
as it is 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. The brand is represented formally
by various logos, and properties such
as the red and yellow patrol flags, patrol
caps, patrol uniforms and terms such as
‘Surf Rescue’, ‘Surf Patrol’ and ‘Nipper’
and it is SLSA’s 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; such as on patrol
uniforms and equipment to designate
official surf lifesavers and property, on
licensed product such as an apparel
range—to let consumers know that they
have purchased official merchandise, and
allows 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 preferred
suppliers/manufacturers to offer
competitive pricing on equipment that
meets SLSA high standards. This service
ensures SLSA 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. SLSA is pleased to donate
discontinued stock to affiliated lifesaving
organisations in third world countries to
help them with building their
respective services.
In 2015, management of the licensing
program was brought back in house
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to review its strategic direction and to
ensure a more integrated approach to the
development of licensed merchandise.
In spite of continued softness in retail
and the economy as a whole, a number of
key initiatives have been identified that
suggest that SLSA has room for growth in
this area.
SPONSORS
G OV ER N M EN T PA R T N ER S
E V EN T S U PP O R T ER S
S U PP O R T ER
Melissa King
General Manager, Communications and
Business Development
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C O R P O R AT E S E R V I C E S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W
The Corporate Services portfolio
is responsible for governance, risk
management, finance, human resources
and information technology. During the
past year, regular risk management group
meetings were held with compliance
and risk registers being updated and
enhanced. In addition, work on the
Workforce Transition plan continued, with
78 per cent of tasks now completed. IT
completed a number of enhancements
as outlined within this report. A separate
finance report and the financial results are
listed on pages 76 to 87.
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O LO GY
SLS IT provides a range of services to the
organisation as well as to the SLSA office.
These services include sophisticated
web based applications, websites, smart
device apps, connections between and
to other systems as well as training and
support to our vast array of users.
Most importantly, our business and IT
support operation is open 7 days a week,
365 days a year to ensure that volunteers
and administrators can obtain assistance
and support when required. In the last
season alone, the team have successfully
dealt with over 13,000 individual
support requests from club officers,
administrators, patrol members and
duty officers.
Some major IT highlights of the season
include:
• major improvements to the quality of
information provided on our public
safety portal, beachsafe.org.au to
enrich the experience of the public
• implementation of Australian Vocational
Education and Training Management
Information Statistical Standard
(AVETMISS) compliance standards
and reporting to our membership
management system
• further enhancements to our
established systems of more than 4,500
development hours to improve usability
and functionality. These enhancements
are based on and approved by our users
and associated business units
• the integration of lifesaving online into
the members portal to make all our
member systems available in one place,
with a single login
• continued growth in the use of the
members portal library, automated
forms and workflow system and
bulletin board
• introduced club management of
learners into the eLearning system
to increase the use of more flexible
learning options
• further improvements to lifesaving
online that enhance self-service
functions, reduce workload on our
volunteer officers and improve the way
the system operates
• the introduction of a new simplified
system to allow people to join surf
clubs without the need for a lifesaving
online account
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• the introduction of a new system that
allows patrolling members to seek a
patrol substitute and for other suitably
qualified members to take on
the substitute
• the integration of the club store into the
member portal for ordering automation
and verification
• further enhancements to our Patrol
Operations smart device app that
allow for an authorised person to sign
a service on and off, GPS locate flags
and patrol equipment, provide updated
status’ and indicate hazards to improve
operational efficiency and the standard
of public safety information
C O R P O R AT E S E R V I C E S
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
• the implementation of a sophisticated
ticketing system to better manage and
support our user base and improve
our resolution times to issues raised
by our users.
In addition to the enhancements above,
SLS IT, in conjunction with all facets
of the business, planned, designed
and commissioned the following
developments that will be due for release
during 2015:
• Lifesaving Online family groups that
will allow one adult to manage all the
information of their family members
to reduce the number of accounts and
simplify membership management
• enhancements to the payment gateway
to provide clubs with more payment
information at a low cost
• Sports Events Management (SEMS) that
is a new, integrated and sophisticated
sports events management system that
all levels of the organisation will be able
to use
• further enhancements to the suite of
operational systems at the request of
the various business units in
the organisation.
O U R S TA F F
During 2014/15, SLSA’s team of paid staff
has continued to collectively demonstrate
dedication and commitment to the national
organisation. The majority of staff work
at SLSA HQ in Rosebery, Sydney with a
number of others based in other states.
Developing and implementing people
development strategies has been a
priority of SLSA over the past year,
ensuring we are enhancing our work
environment and workplace practices for
our staff.
SLSA continued to implement the
Change Management ‘Workforce
Transition Plan’ in 2014/15. The
overarching strategies of this plan are:
• ‘As One’ workforce integration—
including structural effectiveness review
R EM U N ER AT I O N
We seek to remunerate our employees in
accordance with the not-for-profit sector.
Our formal research indicates that salaries
offered are in line with those offered by
similar organisations. Our remuneration
includes fringe benefit packages that
allow SLSA, within Australian Taxation
Office guidelines, to provide a proportion
of an employee’s income as a tax-exempt
fringe benefit.
• 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 and
business plan strategies that have been
implemented in 2014/15 include:
• the development and launch of
the SLSA Internal Professional
Development Strategy and internal all
staff training analysis
• implementation of the SLSA staff
management and leadership training
program
• Successful implementation of the
newly developed annual performance
review and individual performance
development plans process
• enhancements to internal
communications and employee
engagement initiatives
• development of harassment, bullying
and discrimination related internal
documentation and training.
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DEVELOPING
AND IMPLEMENTING
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIES HAS BEEN
A PRIORITY OF SLSA
OVER THE PAST YEAR,
ENSURING WE ARE
ENHANCING OUR WORK
ENVIRONMENT AND
WORKPLACE PRACTICES
FOR OUR STAFF.
SLSA conducts an annual employee
satisfaction survey. The 2014/15 survey
showed that employee satisfaction had
increased by 2 per cent.
SLSA will continue to focus on
embedding the SLSA values and
behaviours into everyday business
initiatives in 2015/16, including the
implementation of an SLSA employee
recognition framework.
Our organisational structure is outlined
on pages 42-43. Staff in state centres and
branches report to their own boards and
management teams and are therefore not
included in this section.
PER F O R M A N C E R E V I E W S A N D
I N D I V I D UA L PER F O R M A N C E
D E V ELO PM EN T PL A N S
All employees participate in formal
annual performance reviews. These
are complemented by regular progress
meetings with their manager throughout
the year.
Each employee has an individual
performance development plan for the
year that aligns to the business plan KPIs
as well as focusing on enhancing the
behaviours and competencies of
each employee.
WO R K PL AC E R EL AT I O N S
Our staff operate under an enterprise
agreement that 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
meetings where any employment-related
issues that affect all staff are discussed.
During the 2014/15 financial year 27 per
cent of SLSA staff accessed formal flexible
working arrangements.
S TA FF T U R N OV ER
Staff turnover during the past year has
seen an increase of 8 per cent from
2013/14. SLSA has several strategies
within the annual business plan that focus
on increasing employee satisfaction
rates, and the development of and
implementation of retention strategies.
EQ UA L O PP O R T U N I T Y
SLSA meets all legislative requirements
in terms of equal opportunity and a biasfree workplace.
WO R K H E A LT H A N D S A FE T Y
For the most part our employees work
in normal business office conditions and
are not exposed to any undue hazards.
We have consistently promoted a healthy
and safe work environment, which is
ergonomically sound. There has been one
WorkCover claim during the 2014/15 year.
SLSA provided staff with work health
and safety and risk management
training in 2015 and completed all fire
safety warden training requirements.
SLSA provides an Employee Assistance
Program for all employees.
Many of our staff are also volunteer
surf lifesavers and from time to time are
engaged in high-risk activities. In these
situations they are protected by the full
range of SLSA policies and insurances that
apply to all members.
Peter George AM
General Manager, Corporate Services
STAFF TURNOVER
F/T FTE
P/T FTE
CASUAL
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
OVERALL F/T
TURNOVER
GENDER
TENURE
1.6
2.2
12.5
41.3
12 (29%)
F-59% – M-41%
2.5 yrs
2.4
0.6
6.8
40.8
10.8 (21%)
F-60% – M-40%
3.1 yrs
2014–15
25
2013–14
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The SLSA executive team is made up of four members (CEO and three general managers). The gender balance of the executive team for 2014/15 was
62.5 per cent male and 37.5 per cent female.
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O R G A N I S AT I O N A L C H A R T
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Chief Executive Officer
EA to CEO
GM Corporate Services
Matrix reporting - SLSF
GM Capacity and Capability
Coastal Risk and
Safety Manager
Education
Manager
Portfolio
Administration
Coordinator
Lifesaving
Operations
Manager
Resource
Development
Coordinator
Grants and
Operations
Analyst
Public Safety
Project
Coordinator
Resource
Development
Assistant
Member Services
Assistant
Research
Coordinator
Sport
Manager
Development
Operations
Manager
Sport
Development
Coordinator
Event
Manager
High Performance
Pathways
Coordinator
Venue
Manager
Finance Manager
IT
Manager
Human Resources
Manager
Assistant
Accountant
ICT
Coordinator
Office
Administrator
Accounts
Administrator
Technical &
Business Support
P/T
P/T
National Events
Officer
ICT Support
Officer
National Events
Officer
ICT Support
Officer
Business Support
Traineeship
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GM Communications and
Business Development
Licensing Program
Manager
P/T
Marketing
Manager
Comms & PR
Manager
Partnerships
Manager
Head of
SLSF
Marketing Events
Coordinator
Comms & PR
Executive
(Digital)
Partnerships
Executive
SLSF positions
Management
Operational
Matrix
Reporting
Senior Graphic
Designer
Executive
Management
Senior
Management
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T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W
PH I L A N T H R O PI C AC T I V I T I E S
G UA R D I A N S O F T H E S U R F
With charitable giving growth sitting at
2 per cent* in Australia, we are delighted
that our Guardians of the Surf continue to
challenge the trend.
In the 2014/15 financial year, we
recorded 21,066 regular and monthly
Guardians of the Surf located throughout
Australia, which represents a 4.86 per
cent increase in the number of regular
and monthly givers over the past
12 months maintaining a sound base for
our sustainable income.
We also recorded 32,020 one-off
Guardians of the Surf, which represents
a 8.04 per cent increase in the number of
people who gave single donations in the
previous year.
Our lead donors (those who gave a gift
of $1,000 or greater) also increased in the
2014/15 financial year with a total
117 received.
No matter how big or small the
contribution, our Guardians are helping to
fund vital programs and services that allow
us to confidently plan ahead and invest in
our Surf Life Saving so our volunteers can
continue their vital community service
now, and in the years to come.
WO R K PL AC E G I V I N G
Workplace Giving programs allow
employees to make regular donations to
their favourite charity, typically through
the payroll system of their employers.
Since we introduced Workplace
Giving into our philanthropic programs
portfolio in 2011, we have seen steady and
consistent growth in revenue year on year.
The current number of companies
actively participating in the SLS program
in FY14/15 is 28; and approximately
45 per cent of these companies match
their employee’s gifts, thereby making
a significant contribution to their
employees’ charities of choice.
IN THE 2014/15 FINANCIAL YEAR, SLSF
RECORDED 21,066 REGULAR AND MONTHLY
GUARDIANS OF THE SURF, WHICH REPRESENTS
A 4.86 PER CENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF
REGULAR AND MONTHLY GIVERS.
The largest contributors to Surf Life
Saving through payroll giving in 2014/15
financial year were Westpac, BlueScope,
AHL, Orica, Telstra and NAB, collectively
making up 65 per cent of overall workplace
giving contributions to Surf Life Saving.
We remain committed to continued
growth and will continue to focus on the
following areas for 2015/16:
• working with all of our existing
workplace giving companies to increase
employee participation
• working with our sponsors, partners
and supplier companies to introduce
them to the organisational benefits
associated with Workplace Giving
• working independently and with third
parties such as Corporate Citizen,
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to increase awareness of Workplace
Giving, and grow participation levels
within companies we don’t currently
have a relationship with.
If you or someone you know would like
more information about how to get your
organisation involved in Workplace Giving,
please contact our Workplace Giving
Relationship Manager on 1800 642 925.
B EQ U E S T S
A bequest to Surf Life Saving is an
investment in the future, ensuring
our beaches remain safe now and for
generations to come.
*Source NAB Charitable Giving Index 2015
T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
The 2014/15 financial year has seen
awareness of our National Bequest
Program increase, and we welcomed 88
new Bequest Program participants. That
brings the total number of known Bequest
Program members (our Circle of Friends)
nationally to 519.
Many will makers continue to target
their areas of interest, requesting their
gift be used for specific programs and/
or specific SLS clubs or geographic
locations,while others are comfortable
knowing the funds will be utilised for
needy projects or equipment.
We continued our communications and
awareness program to both the lottery
and donor supporter base throughout
the 2014/15 year in the hope that even
more generous Aussies are leaving a
gift in their will to Surf Life Saving. This
continues to be a successful method of
communicating the Bequest Program to
our supporters and in many ways prompts
the individuals to consider Surf Life Saving
as a viable option in their will. It also
helps in highlighting the fact that we are
a charitable organisation which does rely
on the generosity of the public to continue
our services.
If you would like more information on
how to progress a gift in your will to Surf
Life Saving, please contact our Supporter
Relationship Manager directly by phone
(07) 3177 5831 or email to bequests@
slsfoundation.com.au.
The Foundation also participates in
other philanthropic activities including
charity greeting cards, the sale of the
Entertainment Book and the Surf Breaks
travel portal, with all funds raised going
towards frontline surf lifesaving services.
CO M M E R C I A L AC T I V I T I E S
S U R F L I FE S AV I N G LOT T ER I E S
The Foundation operates one of
Australia’s largest ’House and Land’
lottery programs. The program includes
six house lotteries, the Champions Club
GR ANT SEEKING UNIT
Loyalty Program, which awards daily cash
prizes and a number of smaller telephone
‘limited lotteries’, all of which continued to
perform well throughout the year.
The SLSF’s focus continues to be twofold;
building our loyalty program for regular
monthly purchasers and improving our
data quality to better meet the preferences
of our total supporter base.
T R A D E PRO M OT I O N S —
PI N & W I N 3
Our third trade promotion was launched
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THE GRANT
SEEKING UNIT
PERFORMED
EXCEPTIONALLY
WELL AGAIN THIS
YEAR, SECURING
$1,407,241
IN FUNDING
FOR SURF LIFE
SAVING ENTITIES
ACROSS
AUSTRALIA.
on 4 August 2014 in the states of
Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and
Tasmania. Using a promotion formula of
$10 and $25 collectible pins, together
with a promotional ‘scratch’ card to
reveal cash prizes, the latest program
featured a pin replicating a rescue board
and volunteers. The promotion has been
enthusiastically received yet again by
supporters, as has the opportunity to win
instant cash prizes and $25,000 in the
second chance major prize draw which
was drawn on 17 July 2015.
The Grant Seeking Unit performed
exceptionally well again this year, securing
$1,407,241 in funding for Surf Life Saving
entities across Australia. In addition they
achieved record results lodging 214 grant
applications on behalf of surf clubs and
state entities in the 2014/15 financial year.
The service provided at a grassroots
level has offered much needed support
to our volunteers with over $550,000
contributing toward the purchase of
beachside emergency search and
rescue equipment.
Steve Francia
Head of SLSF
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H I G H LI G H T S 2014 –15
FINANCIAL YEAR
$10M
AVAILABLE FOR
DISTRIBUTION TO
SLS ENTITIES
$1.4M
RAISED FOR STATE
ENTITIES AND CLUBS
THROUGH DIRECT
FUNDING REQUESTS
FOR SLS ENTITIES BY
THE FOUNDATION
GRANT SEEKING UNIT
W E S T PA C L I F E S AV E R R E S C U E H E L I C O P T E R S E R V I C E
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
NORTHERN REGION
As pre-empted in last year’s report, this
year has seen the NSW Health decision to
radically reframe aeromedical delivery in
NSW become a reality.
For various reasons, including the impact
on Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd’s balance
sheet, the Northern Region Helicopter
Rescue Service (NRHRS) supported the
Hunter Service bid for the NSW Northern
contract through a new entity, Northern
NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd. In
December 2014, Hunter was advised that
the bid was successful.
A highlight of the year was the service
completing its 8,000th mission,
demonstrating the vital role the service
plays in the north of the state. How this
manifests for us is the ripple effect of our
work through the community.
NRHRS is a well-known and respected
charity. In terms of community
engagement, the service continues
to provide an exemplary level of
support. NRHRS sought to quantify this
engagement and found that the NRHRS
charity is ranked as the best recognised
local charity with a 93 per cent recognition
rate locally. It also identified that NRHRS is
currently ranked number 4 against major
‘household name’ charities nationally.
NRHRS SNAPSHOT 2014–15
2012–13
2013–14
2014–15
Number of available helicopters
2
2
2
Primary response —number of missions
171
152
201
Primary response—number of hours flown
176
205
242
Secondary response—number of missions
191
188
186
Secondary response—number of hours flown
270
291
313
Search and rescue—number of missions
20
18
16
Search and rescue—number of hours flown
29
26
31
Training—number of missions
159
135
144
Training—number of hours flown
185
161
166
Other—number of missions
89
54
62
Other—number of hours flown
43
35
35
Total—number of missions
630
547
609
Total—number of hours flown
703
718
787
FUNDING
Fundraising remains a challenge for
any charity, and the scale of the NRHRS
operational expenses amplifies that
challenge. Over time the NRHRS has
diversified fundraising streams to combat
this issue. While primary fundraising
channels such as raffles and a 4WD
event continue to perform well, NRHRS
op shops have become an important
fundraising channel also. NRHRS
continue to assess appropriate expansion
of our network and will pursue these
opportunities as they arise.
During the year NRHRS successfully
completed a sponsorship renewal with
Picture: Paul Sadler
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W E S T PA C L I F E S AV E R R E S C U E H E L I C O P T E R S E R V I C E
C A S E S T U DY
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
ON THE HIGH SEAS
our major naming right partner, Westpac.
This relationship is a critical foundation
to NRHRS operations and it is with some
pride that Westpac and NRHRS have a
shared history in this flight area.
O PE R AT I O N S
The most interesting change for NRHRS
has been the introduction of the NSW
Ambulance ‘station status’ to the base.
In a practical sense this ensures that
missions are clinically resourced on base,
rather than drawing on town resources
with the potential to otherwise impact on
emergency service delivery in Lismore.
NRHRS continues to provide a training
platform for doctors in emergency
medicine, with NSW Health recognising
the importance of appropriate and
permanent clinical crewing on helicopters
into the future.
Both aircraft now carry night vision
imaging technology and NRHRS are
currently completing traffic collision
avoidance system installations.
a major development for NRHRS.
The organisation’s transition over
the next 20 months will provide the
organisation with challenges and
opportunities. Leading into these
changes, staff have remained focused
that the primary community goal for the
organisation is to continue to provide the
high level of service to the community
that has made our organisation the most
trusted charity in the region.
D E V E LO PM E N T S
The amalgamation of services with
Hunter, including new airframe training
for pilots, crews and engineers has been
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
Over the last eight months, the Westpac
Life Saver Rescue Helicopter service has
been tasked on three occasions with
flying offshore to assist major cruise
liners transport passengers in need of
hospital attention.
This recent increase in rescues of this
nature makes sense when you consider
the development of the Asia and northern
ocean cruise market over recent years.
During cruise season, as liners travel
up the coast, medical emergencies are
encountered that require a higher grade
of medical care than can be provided
on board—which is when the Westpac
Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service may
be called upon for assistance.
In November 2014 one mission saw the
Service flying 60 nm (approx. 111 km) off
the coast of Ballina to the Sea Princess
cruise liner to winch a female patient who
was suffering abdominal pains from the
vessel and transport her to the Gold Coast
University Hospital.
One of the interesting questions
asked of the service once the mission
NRHRS company is governed by a
volunteer Board of Directors, drawing on
substantial business experience across
various industries. Due to my taking leave
of absence, long term Crew Chief, Roger
Fry was provided with the opportunity
to undertake an extended relief position
as Acting General Manager, which also
provided for valuable board experience.
The Board of Northern Region SLSA
Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd met
through the year ended 30 June, 2015 on
nine occasions, including Special
General Meetings and at the Annual
General Meeting
DIRECTOR
DIRECTORSHIP
Warren Tozer
Chairman
MEETINGS
9/9
Paul Muldoon
9/9
Kevin Gosling
8/9
John Griffin
5/9
Peter George
9/9
Geoff King
9/9
Peter Fahey
We are clear eyed that the next 20 months
will be both a challenging and exciting
time in the Service’s life. Our staff are
critical to the success of continued
community service delivery in Northern
NSW and I commend all our staff for their
passion and engagement in the life of
the service.
6/9
Kris Beavis—General Manager (ex officio)
Incumbent Company Secretary
8/9
Roger Fry—acting General Manager
(ex officio)
Company Secretary October 2014 to
April 2015
4/4
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THE WESTPAC
LIFE SAVER RESCUE
HELICOPTER
SERVICE HAS BEEN
TASKED ON THREE
OCCASIONS WITH
FLYING OFFSHORE
TO ASSIST MAJOR
CRUISE LINERS
TRANSPORT
PASSENGERS.
is that both the vessel and the helicopter
are more stable when in motion. Prior to
their arrival, the helicopter pilot radioed
the ship’s captain so that the vessel could
move into a direction that faced the wind,
which enabled the aircraft to come up on
the rear of the vessel and safely perform
the winch.
A N OT E F R O M T H E G E N E R A L
M A N AG E R
N O R T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
was completed was; ‘why is the winch
performed while the vessel is still moving
and not stationary?’ The reason for this
Kris Beavis
General Manager—Northern Service
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W E S T PA C L I F E S AV E R R E S C U E H E L I C O P T E R S E R V I C E
S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
SRHRS SNAPSHOT 2014/15
SOUTHERN REGION
Over the last twelve months the Southern
Region Helicopter Rescue Service (SRHRS)
has seen a consolidation of previous
achievements and programs as well as a
commencement of strategic planning for
the long-term sustainability of this service.
The number of rescue missions remained
constant and we have continued to be
recognised by many emergency services
for our ‘can do’ attitude.
2012–13
2013–14
2014–15
Number of available helicopters
2
2
2
Coastal surveillance flights—number of missions
89
56
54
Coastal surveillance flights—number of hours flown
87
62
59
Search and rescue—number of missions
337
188
206
Search and rescue— number of hours flown
331
219
219
Training—number of missions
75
137
107
Training—number of hours flown
144
179
112
Other—number of missions
22
30
34
O PE R AT I O N S
Other—number of hours flown
26
14.5
29
Over the last 12 months, a total of
426 missions were undertaken across
our two bases in support of NSW and
Commonwealth emergency services.
While most operations took place along
the narrow coastal belt, many rescue
missions occurred in remote inland
areas such as the Blue Mountains, the
Hunter Valley, Kosciusko National Park
and the snowfields, and the wilderness
near the coastal NSW-Victorian border.
Several rescues also occurred off vessels
substantial distances offshore.
SRHRS also continues to support Surf
Life Saving NSW by undertaking coastal
surveillance patrols in the Sydney Basin
and along the NSW south coast during the
lifesaving patrol season.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(CASA) conducted an audit of both our
operations and engineering departments
on 13 November 2014. The audit went
very well, with the audit team writing
about SRHRS, ‘The operator is to be
complimented on the level of compliance
of the operation with the operational
Regulations and Orders’.
Both SRHRS aircraft continue to operate
well but maintenance schedules are
becoming more frequent, which is a
known issue for ageing aircraft.
Maintenance—number of missions
23
22
25
SRHRS continues to strengthen our
relationships with emergency services
10
8.5
22
Total—number of missions
546
433
426
Total—number of hours flown
598
483
441
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S O U T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
DIRECTOR
DIRECTORSHIP
MEETINGS
David Owens APM
Chairman
4/4
Peter George AM
Member’s Representative
7/7
Gordon Lang
Director
6/7
Daniel Dwyer
Director (Interim Chairman from 7 May 2015)
7/7
Les Tree AM
NSW Government Representative
(to 16 November 2014)
2/2
Vicki D’Adam
NSW Government Representative
2/3
Stephen Leahy JP
Company Secretary
Chief Executive Officer
7/7
partners as these relationships will drive
the services taskings. This year, SRHRS
was invited to take part in the State
Marine Rescue Consultative Committee.
The Chief Executive Officer of SRHRS
sits on the Aviation Advisory Committee
of the Transport and Logistics Industry
Skills Council.
Sydney’s base has now been recognised
as an Emergency Operations Centre
(EOC) under the Botany Bay Port Hacking
Marine Plan. The EOC was activated in
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information. More than 6,000 individuals
and organisations follow both the SRHRS
Facebook page and Twitter feed.
SRHRS receives great support from
corporate partners, namely Westpac and
Thales. SRHRS is also backed by the NSW
State Government through the Ministry
for Police and Emergency Services.
late December for six weeks after a ‘highly
serious incursion’ of red imported fire ants
was discovered at Port Botany, an event
that the NSW Government warned could
cost the economy billions of dollars if
eradication efforts were not successful.
FUNDING
The revenue focus has been centred on
developing the Westpac relationship,
looking at high income generating events
and better back-room support. This
r
dle
Sa
aul
re: P
Pictu
E M E R G E N C Y M A N AG E M E N T
Maintenance—number of hours flown
D E V E LO PM E N T S
strategy has paid off and SRHRS has seen
ongoing improvements in our fundraising
programs. Nevertheless, more needs to
happen and this will be a key priority for
the 2015/16 financial year.
A number of events were conducted
throughout the year with the support of
Westpac. These events are now becoming
an important part of the annual calendar
for community and business leaders.
SRHRS social media platforms are
used extensively to stay in touch with
supporters and are constantly monitored
by media agencies for rescue mission
There has been a raft of reviews into
current legislation and regulation by
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and
many of these are likely to have an
effect on operations. Areas include Air
Operations Certificates, pilot check and
training, flight and duty times, fatigue
management, risk mitigation for Night
VFR and over-water operations.
The Chief Pilot of SRHRS continues to
monitor this closely and has been part of a
number of CASA working groups that are
writing the new regulations.
the Board of Directors, particularly in his
role representing the NSW Government.
Les retired from his position in November
2014, which has now been filled by
the Ministry for Police and Emergency
Services CEO, Vicki D’Adam. Chairman
Dave Owens has taken a short leave of
absence and Dan Dwyer is acting as
Chairman in the interim.
Long-time Director and former
Chairman, Ron Rankin AM has had his
outstanding and sustained service
recognised with life membership of the
Helicopter Service.
A N OT E F R O M T H E C E O
As I do every report, I extend my sincere
gratitude to our wonderful staff. I can only
admire their communal desire to achieve
our mission—saving lives!
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
SRHRS would like to acknowledge the
services of Les Tree AM for his service to
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Stephen Leahy
Chief Executive Officer
GOVERNANCE &
OVERSIGHT
SECTION 03
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A BOA RD
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
OV E RV I E W
Since 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 dispersed organisation, made up of 502 entities/
groups including 313 separately incorporated Surf Life Saving Clubs, 17 regional
branches (in NSW and Queensland), 91 support operations (regional rescue and
response teams), 69 paid lifeguard services and 7 state and territory centres (page 122).
These various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA and have a variety of legal
and reporting structures; therefore their financial results are not consolidated here.
SLSA is the peak policy and decision-making body for the SLS movement. Under our
constitution, our members are:
• state centres, who are represented by their appointed directors and have the right to
be present, debate and vote at our general meetings
• affiliated clubs, which shall be represented by an individual nominated from time to
time in writing by the club to the relevant state centre. The nominee shall have the
right to be present and to debate on behalf of the affiliated club at general meetings,
but shall have no voting rights.
• life members of SLSA, who have the right to be present and to debate at our general
meetings, but with no voting rights
• all individual members of affiliated SLSCs, who have the right to be present at general
meetings, but with no voting or debating rights
Each year, prior to the commencement of the season, individual members sign an
application for joint membership of SLSA, their state centre 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 a surf lifesaving
activity, as well as outlining a member’s individual liability in the unlikely event of a windup 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 also a wholly owned subsidiary,
undertakes a national fundraising role on behalf of the movement.
PAT R O N S O F S U R F LI F E
S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A
C H I EF PAT RO N S
His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT
OM GBE AC QSO PC
Duke of Edinburgh
His Excellency General the Honourable
Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Ret’d)
Governor-General of the Commonwealth
of Australia
PAT RO N S
His Excellency General the Honourable
David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d)
Governor of New South Wales
His Excellency the Honourable Paul De
Jersey AC
Governor of Queensland
His Excellency the Honourable Hien Van
Le AO
Governor of South Australia
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry
Sanderson AO
Governor of Western Australia
Her Excellency the Honourable Kate
Warner AM
Governor of Tasmania
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA BOARD
As 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.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
S U R F LI F E S AV I N G
AU S T R A LI A B OA R D
This is the peak policy and decisionmaking 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)
Ralph Devlin QC
SLSA Deputy President
SLSQ
Greg Nance
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Haven
SLSNSW
Andrew McGuiness SLSNT (until April, 2015)
His Honour the Honourable John Hardy
OAM
Administrator of the Northern Territory
Bridget Riggs
SLSNT (from April, 2015)
John Baker
SLSSA
Stephen Godfrey
SLST
V I C E PAT RO N
Tom Mollenkopf
LSV
The Honourable Tony Abbott MP
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Mark Irwin
SLSWA
(until September 2014)
L I FE G OV ER N O R
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OV E RV I E W
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 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
Craig Smith-Gander SLSWA
(from September 2014)
Alan Whelpton AO
Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE*
Lyn Barratt
Independent Director
Melanie Evans
Independent Director
(from October 2014)
*Denotes deceased
Christine Hopton
Independent Director
Martin Walsh
Independent Director
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S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A BOA RD
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
GRAHAM FORD
SLSA PRESIDENT ELECTED
DIRECTOR
Graham was elected as President of SLSA
in 2010 and re-elected to the role in 2014.
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 President of the International Life
Saving Federation and has held many
senior roles at club, branch and national
levels. Graham is a Fellow of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors.
RALPH DEVLIN QC
SLSA DEPUTY PRESIDENT/
SLSQ PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
Ralph, Queens 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 20December 2010. Ralph is a life
member of SLSA.
ANTHONY MICHAEL HAVEN
SLSNSW PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
STEPHEN GODFREY
SLST PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
TOM MOLLENKOPF
LSV PRESIDENT APPOINTED
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.
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.
Tom was the CEO of the Australian Water
Association from 2007 until 2013. Prior to
that he held executive roles internationally
and in Australia, following his law career.
Tom is President and Chair 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.
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
specialising 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.
MELANIE EVANS
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
CHRISTINE HOPTON
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
MARTIN WALSH
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Melanie Evans, our newest independent
director, is currently General Manager,
Service Revolution & Transformation
for the Westpac Group where she has
worked for over 14 years. Having grown
up in the surf club, Melanie has kept
abreast of our organisation over many
years and brings with her expertise and
experience of Board and Committee
corporate governance, financial
management, risk management,
strategic planning and compliance.
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.
Martin Walsh is a member of Lorne SLSC
and Life Member of LSV. Professionally,
Martin is a Independent Company
Director, Fellow of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants, Fellow of the
Governance Institute 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.
BRIDGET RIGGS
SLSNT PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
JOHN BAKER
SLSSA PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
CRAIG SMITH-GANDER
SLSWA PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR
Bridget was appointed as President of Surf
Life Saving NT on 28 April 2015. She is the
first female President for NT. Bridget has
a strong track record as a dedicated surf
lifesaver at club, territory and national
levels and has in-depth knowledge and
extensive experience within the Surf Life
Saving movement.
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.
Craig was elected as President of Surf
Life Saving WA in August 2014. Craig is a
former president of North Cottesloe Surf
Life Saving Club and a life member of the
club. He is a past Chair of Surf Sports for
Surf Life Saving Western Australia and
past member of the Australian Surf Sports
Advisory Board.
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LYN BARRATT
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A BOA RD
GOVERNANCE S TRUC TURE OF SL S IN AUS TR ALIA
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
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.
ANDREW MCGUINESS
OUTGOING DIRECTOR—SLSNT
PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR (UNTIL APRIL 2015)
MARK RAYMOND IRWIN
OUTGOING DIRECTOR—SLSWA
PRESIDENT APPOINTED
DIRECTOR (UNTIL AUGUST 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.
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.
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SLS Organisational Structure
GREG NANCE
SLSA CEO
SLS Governance Structure
169,633 M E M B E R S
National Body
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)
Surf Life Saving Australia Subsidiaries
Executive Management Group
SLSA Board
Northern
Region
Helicopter
Rescue Service
Southern
Region
Helicopter
Rescue Service
The
Surf Life Saving
Foundation
Surf Sports
Australia
Life Saving
Victoria
(LSV)
Surf Life Saving
Western Australia
(SLSWA)
Surf Life Saving
South Australia
(SLSSA)
Surf Life Saving
Tasmania
(SLST)
Surf Life Saving
Northern Territory
(SLSNT)
59 Clubs
57 Clubs
30 Clubs
21 Clubs
14 Clubs
3 Clubs
32 Support Ops
12 Support Ops
20 Support Ops
12 Support Ops
5 Support Ops
9 Support Ops
1 Support Op
20 ALS
20 ALS
14 ALS
9 ALS
2 ALS
1 ALS
3 ALS
Surf Life Saving
New South Wales
(SLSNSW)
Surf Life Saving
Queensland
(SLSQ)
11 Regional
Branches
6 Regional
Branches
129 Clubs
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT PL AN PROGRESS
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
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.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS—MATRIX
RECOMMENDATION/ACTION REQUIRED
STATUS
COMMENT
CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS—MATRIX
RECOMMENDATION/ACTION REQUIRED
STATUS
COMMENT
12. CEO’s internal review of SLSA roles/functions
C
Through EMG and Board for completion by Oct 13
13.Endorsement and implementation of WTP
C
Endorsed and underway. To be completed by first quarter of 2014
14.GM C&C & GM Corp Serv be endorsed and advertised
C
Completed
15.SLSF will become a wholly owned subsidiary. Review of SLSF
operations and ‘Winding down’ of SLSF. Development of an
Accountability matrix.
C
Completed
1.SLSA Board & Advisory Committee Restructure
C
Workshops scheduled for Oct ‘13 & Feb ‘14 Board meetings
16.Review of SLSA brand and development of brand, marketing,
sponsorship and fundraising strategies
C
Completed
2.Communication of Governance Reforms
C
Completed
17.Initial GM-CBD review of SLSF structure
C
Completed
3.Appointment of External Company Secretary
C
No further action. Overall governance must be monitored and
reviewed at least annually.
18.Further external analysis/review of cost effectiveness and
compliance of SLSF outsourcing
C
Completed
4.Formation of Board Nominations Committee
C
For Board endorsement Feb 2014 meeting
19.Review of revenue planning, funding allocation models, info
mgmt and mgmt decision making to ensure optimal practices
C
Ongoing work required. Further aligned to Business Plan
development.
5.Review of Board skills, nomination process and structure and
constitution/regs amended
C
For Board endorsement Feb 2014 meeting
20.SLSF business planning and budgeting cycle align with SLSA.
Development of 3 year business plan.
C
Has been incorporated into SLSA Business Plan by May 2014
6.Institution of bi-annual governance training
C
Board will determine nature and frequency of training. Board
Performance to be reviewed by Board in February each year.
21.Reassessment of the management arrangements of SRHRS
U
To be completed second half of 2015.
7.Establishment of Business Development Advisory Committee
and timeline determined
N
No further action.
22.ICT Audit of SLSA and SLSF and the development of combined
strategy for ITC for SLSA and the SLSF
N
No further action. Emphasis to be on review of SLSA ICT alone.
8.Completion of EMG operation reform & SLSA CEO assigned
full accountability & responsibility
C
Through EMG in July & Oct 2013
23.Review current & future use of properties and develop
property plan linked to budget for the combined SLSA /SLSF/
helicopter group
C
Completed
9.Endorsement of Performance Management Framework
C
Through EMG in July & Oct 2013
24.Risk remediation strategies form part of the change
management plan
C
Completed
10.Sharing of EMG Annual Performance to State Presidents
N
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
Completed
11.Development of SLSA Business Plan
C
Board endorsed SLSA Business Plan April 2014.
C
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CO M PL E T E
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N OT CO M PL E T E
U
U N D ERWAY
SL SA BOARD GOVERNANCE CHARTER
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
The SLSA Board has adopted a
Governance Charter. Key aspects of the
charter are detailed below.
T H E R O LE O F T H E B OA R D A N D
CO M M I T T E E S
As one of Australia’s largest volunteer
movements, our Board and committee
structure is critical to ensuring volunteer
representation in key decisions. The
various committees outlined on pages
66–73 are advisory only, however they
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.
B OA R D CO M P O S I T I O N
ACCO U N TA B I LI T Y
The Board comprises seven state centre
Appointed Directors, one from each state
and the Northern Territory, (the ‘voting
members’ of SLSA) who represent our
broader membership; the President
(Chairman), who is also elected by the
Appointed Directors and the CEO (nonvoting). Up to four additional Independent
Directors may also be appointed to
the Board. The current Board has four
appointed Independent Directors.
The Board is accountable to the members
of SLSA. 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 individual membership category is
divided into various other subcategories
set out in the regulations.
B OA R D M E E T I N G S A N D
ACC E S S TO M A N AG E M E N T
The Board meets at least five times
each year. The Appointed Directors are
supported by their respective state or
territory CEOs.
T H E R O LE O F T H E D I R E C TO R S
A N D M A N AG E M E N T
M ANAGE ME NT OF
S IGNIFIC ANT BUS INE SS RIS K S
The day-to-day business of SLSA 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.
2014/15 has seen further refinement
to our risk management processes.
The Board regularly considers the risk
management reporting and top ten risks
and their mitigation strategies.
CO D E O F CO N D U C T
The code of conduct for directors,
setting out expectations and limitations
is contained within the SLSA Board
Governance Charter.
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I N D E PE N D E N C E
At 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 centre. The Chair ensures
that all State Appointed Directors fulfil
their fiduciary duties to SLSA.
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
and Ixion Corporation/Australian
Institute of Company Directors who
conducted governance and strategic
planning workshops.
The 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 2014 for a
period of 12 months. Our auditors, BDO
(formerly known as PKF), conduct an
Directors receive no compensation for
their services. Travel and accommodation
costs associated with meetings are met
by SLSA.
TR AINING
At 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.
E T H I C A L S TA N DA R DS
The 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.
CO M PLI A N C E I S S U E S
O B TA I N I N G I N D E PE N D E N T
A DV I C E
CO M PE N S AT I O N
SLSA 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 advisers noted earlier,
Lander and Rogers Lawyers, BDO and
JLT also ensure compliance with relevant
legislation and regulation.
S U B S I D I A RY E N T I T I E S
As noted elsewhere, SLSA 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 these four subsidiaries
are included as segment reporting in
SLSA’s accounts.
F I D U C I A RY D U T I E S
Monthly financial statements for SLSA
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.
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All financial accounts and reports
are overseen by the Finance, Audit &
Compliance Committee and, on their
recommendation, adopted or otherwise
by the Board throughout the year.
PAT HWAYS TO B OA R D A N D
CO M M I T T E E M E M B E R S H I P
As 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 a
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.
BOARDS & COMMIT TEES
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
1. E X E C U T I V E M A N AG E M E N T G RO U P
FI N A N C E, AU D I T & CO M PL I A N C E CO M M I T T EE
4 . E D U C AT I O N M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
6 . LI F E S AV I N G M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
Management authority by the SLSA Board is made up of the
SLSA CEO, State CEOs, SLSA General Managers and SLSA’s
Legal Adviser.
Assists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of
accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices.
Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy
and discusses issues relating to education.
The LMC is responsible for the implementation and continual
improvement of lifesaving plans, programs and activities.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
FINANCE, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
LIFESAVING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Michael Martin AM
Victoria (Chair)
Kevin Larkins
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Mark Fife OAM
Chair of Lifesaving (Chair)
Greg Nance
SLSA CEO (Chair)
Neil Morarty OAM
Victoria
Pamela Simon
Education Manager, SLSA
Murray Copas
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
John Brennan OAM
CEO, SLSQ
Melanie Evans
NSW
Des Kerr
QLD
Peta Lawlor
QLD
Phil Vanny AM
CEO, SLSNSW
Stephen Bennett
NSW
Louise Cooke
NSW
Andy Kent
NSW
Nigel Taylor ESM
CEO, LSV
Greg Nance
NSW
Dean Hemburrow
VIC
Greg Scott
VIC
Tony van den Enden
GM, SLST
Lyn Barratt
NSW
Leanne Johannesen
TAS
Boyd Griggs
TAS
Clare Harris
CEO, SLSSA
Belinda Schiphorst (until May 2015)
SA
Shane Daw
SA
Paul Andrew (until November 2014)
CEO, SLSWA
Janelle Slattery
WA
Chris Peck
WA
James O’Toole (from November 2014)
CEO, SLSWA
Julie Snelling
NT
Tony Snelling
NT
Tony Snelling
CEO, SLSNT
Lee Patterson (from March 2015)
SA
Peter George AM
GM Corporate Services Kitty Chiller (until January 2015)
GM Capacity & Capability
Nathan Hight (from January 2015)
Acting GM Capacity & Capability
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Melissa King
GM Communications & Business
Development
NAME
POSITION
Christine Hopton
SLSA Independent Director
Sarina Bratton
SLS Member Representative
Katie Bells
Independent Member
N O M I N AT I O N S CO M M I T T EE
Proposes 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.
7. LI F E S AV I N G M E M B E R A DV I S O RY
CO M M I T T E E
To represent the views of SLS members nationally on matters
relating to education and development.
Responsible for the development and implementation of the
strategic lifesaving business of SLSA.
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LIFESAVING MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Mark Fife OAM
Chair of Lifesaving (Chair)
3. D E V E LO PM E N T M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
Pamela Simon
Education Manager, SLSA
Murray Copas
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Responsible for discussing issues related to SLS
member development.
Rhiannon Wright
Development Operations Manager, SLSA
Peter Lucas
QLD
Rob Campbell
QLD
John Restuccia
NSW
2 . G OV E R N A N C E CO M M I T T E E S
A PP O I N T M EN T S & R EM U N ER AT I O N CO M M I T T EE
Recommends 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.
5. E D U C AT I O N A N D D E V E LO PM E N T A DV I S O RY
CO M M I T T E E
Katie Dixon
NSW
Darren McLeod
VIC
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Lyn Barrett
NSW
Christopher Jacobson
TAS
APPOINTMENTS AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Susan Neil
NSW
Bruce Hosking
SA
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Nancy Joseph
VIC ( National Youth Adviser)
Mark Hills
WA
Graham Ford
President, SLSA
Rhiannon Wright
Development Operations Manager, SLSA
Gary Williams
WA
Alan Cross (until May 2015)
NT
Michael Martin AM
Chair
Brenda Lofthouse
QLD
Digby Wilson
WA
Trevor Radburn (from May 2015)
NT
Kate Higginbotham
NSW
Andy Cross
Volunteer of the Year
Robert Bates
Lifesaver of the Year
Kate McLauchlan (until Dec 2014)
VIC
LIFESAVING ADVISERS
Aileen Traynor (from Jan 2015)
VIC
Richard Budd
Powercraft Adviser
Stephen Cornish
SA
Dr. Natalie Hood
Medical Adviser
Leanne Johannesen
TAS
Adam Weir
Risk Adviser
Joshua Drummond
WA
Chris Stevens
Communications Adviser
NT
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser
Julie Snelling
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BOARDS & COMMIT TEES
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
8 . S P O R T A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E
SPORT DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Dick Bignold
Chair of Sport (Chair)
Nathan Hight
Sport Manager, SLSA
Charles Melloy
QLD
Stuart Hogben
QLD
Michael Bate
NSW
Shane Knight
NSW
Alan Holmes
VIC
Tom Mitchell
VIC
James Lyon
TAS
Leanne Johannesen
TAS
Peter Zuill
SA
Michael Schetter
SA
Stephen Carrick
WA
Chris Inglis
WA
Sam Edwards
NT
NATIONAL SPORT ADVISERS
9. S PE C I A L PU R P O S E CO M M I T T E E S
H O N O U R S CO M M I T T EE
AU S T R A L I A N L I FEG UA R D S ERV I C E
M A N AG EM EN T CO M M I T T EE
Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of
SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community
and other awards.
Responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services
around Australia and discussing issues surrounding lifeguarding.
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
SLSA Chair, Education and Development
MERITORIOUS AWARDS SELECTIONS COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Rhiannon Wright
Development Operations Manager, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser ( Chair)
Andrew Barnes
VIC
Mark Fife OAM
Chair Lifesaving (Chair)
Murray Copas
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Danny Hoyland OAM
QLD
Graham Ford
President, SLSA
Brent Manieri
NSW
Richard Lytham
NSW
Kirsten Phillips
QLD
Ashley Baxter
VIC
WA
Christopher Jacobson
TAS
Boyd Griggs
TAS
Bruce Hosking
SA
Shane Daw
SA
Matt du Plessis
WA
Trevor Radburn
NT
The Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and
makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to
the Hall of Fame.
Technical Adviser
Andrew Buhk
Event Adviser
Don van Keimpema
Officiating Adviser
Gavin Hill
Coaching Adviser
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Kristy Ellis
Sport Integrity Adviser
NAME
POSITION
Bert Hunt
Surf Boat Adviser
Graham Ford
Chair
Danny Short
High Performance Adviser
Hayley McGreal
Member Services Assistant, SLSA
Chris Gately
Selection Adviser
Alan Whelpton AO (NSW)
NSW
Warren Rennie AM (NSW)
NSW
Rick Wright
NSW
Chair of Surf Sports Australia
Dick Bignold
Chair of Sport
Jean Burling OAM
H I S TO RY CO M M I T T EE
Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the
collection, conservation, management and documentation of the
history of surf lifesaving in Australia.
H A L L O F FA M E CO M M I T T EE
SURF SPORTS AUSTR ALIA
Selects 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.
AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Greg Allum OAM
Rick Wright OAM
HONOURS COMMITTEE
M ER I TO R I O U S AWA R DS S EL EC T I O N S
CO M M I T T EE
I N F O R M AT I O N T EC H N O LO GY A N D
T EL ECO M M U N I C AT I O N S CO M M I T T EE
This Committee makes recommendations to the EMG on IT&T
strategy, architecture, standards and policy with Surf Life Saving.
HISTORY COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Stan Vesper
Chair
NAME
POSITION
Rhiannon Wright
Development Operations Manager, SLSA
Gary Daly
National IT Manager, SLSA (Chair)
Don Burchill OAM
QLD
Matt Hanks
NSW
Prue Weber
VIC
Craig Williams
QLD
Ken Knight BEM
TAS
Emma Atkins
VIC
Geoff Moffatt
SA
Greg Bird
TAS
Ken Knight BEM
TAS
Shane Daw
SA
Tim Tucak
WA
Ryan Greenaway
WA
Peter Orlovich
Honorary Archivist
Bob Creek
NT
Jonathan Farrell
CEO Appointment
Warren Rennie AM
Kitty Chiller
General Manager–Capacity & Capability, SLSA
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BOARDS & COMMIT TEES
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
YO U T H D E V ELO PM EN T CO M M I T T EE
R E S E A RC H A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T EE
S U R F B OAT CO M M I T T EE
10. AUSTR ALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMIT TEES
Responsible for discussing issues and implementing programs
related to youth activities within surf lifesaving.
Responsible 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.
Responsible for overseeing the regulation, development and
management of surf boat rowing in Australia.
CO M PE T I T I O N CO M M I T T EE
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
SURF BOAT COMMITTEE
COMPETITION COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Mike Martin AM
Chair Competition Committee (Masters and
Open Championships)
Rick Wright OAM
Chair Competition Committee (Youth
Championships) Kevin Larkins
Chair Education and Development
RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bert Hunt
NSW (Chair)
Rhiannon Wright
Development Operations Manager, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Alexandra Hill
NSW
Rob Campbell
QLD
Mr. Norman Farmer ESM
Chair
Don Alexander
SA
Glenn Langley
NSW
Barbara Brighton
Research Coordinator, SLSA
Don Cotterill
QLD
Dick Bignold
Deputy Chair–SLSA Chair, Sport
Nancy Joseph
VIC ( National Youth Adviser)
Dr. Bernadette Matthews
VIC
Grant Wilkinson
NSW
Nathan Hight
Chief Executive Officer Delegate
Leanne Johannesen
TAS
Dr. Jeff Wilks
QLD
Nathan Perry
NSW
Andrew Buhk
Stephen Cornish
SA
Belinda Fleay
WA
Ian Hughes
WA
Championship Referee (Masters and Open
Championships)
Joshua Drummond
WA
Dr. Sophie Pointer
Flinders University
Mick Lang
NSW
Stephen Marley
University of New South Wales
Championship Referee (Youth
Championships)
NT
Professor Ann Williamson
Geoff Mathews
VIC
Professor Andrew Short OAM
University of Sydney
Don Van Keimpema
Deputy Referee (Masters and Open
Championships)
Dr. Melissa Edwards
University of Technology Sydney
Jenny Kenny
Deputy Referee (Youth Championships)
L I FE S AV I N G G E A R & EQ U I PM EN T CO M M I T T EE
Mr Wade Sinclair
James Cook University
AT H L E T E S EL EC T I O N PA N EL
Stephen Leahy
Coordinates the trial and evaluation of new and/or modified
lifesaving gear and equipment, and discusses issues relating to
surf lifesaving gear and equipment.
Dr. Dean Dudley
Charles Sturt University
Professor Caroline Finch
University of Ballarat
Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance
with SLSA selection policy.
Safety & Emergency Management
Coordinator (Chair of S&E Committee)
(Masters and Open Championships)
Murray Copas
Safety & Emergency Management
Coordinator (Chair of S&E Committee)
(Youth Championships)
POSITION
Anthony Bradstreet
Work Health and Safety Adviser
Chris Gately
Chair
Michael Kearney
President of North Kirra SLSC
Host Club Representative
Brett Dowker
NSW
Dani Potter
Anne-Maree Gardiner
QLD
Event Manager (Chair of Operations
Committee)
Paul Cochrane
Media Representative (observing role)
Paul Chivers
External Risk Consultant (observing role)
Bridget Riggs
ATHLETE SELECTION PANEL
LIFESAVING GEAR & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
S P O R T T EC H N I C A L A N D RU L E S CO M M I T T EE
NAME
POSITION
Murray Copas
Chair
Responsible for technical and editorial advice on rules and
publications, and policy formation when directed.
Peta Lawlor
QLD
Andy Kent
NSW
Scott Ivey
VIC
Adrian Petrie
TAS
Ashlee Biddle
SA
Matt du Plessis
WA
Trevor Radburn
NT
SPORT TECHNICAL AND RULES COMMITTEE
070
NAME
POSITION
Greg Allum OAM
NSW (Chair)
Allan Inwood
QLD
Steve Strange
NSW
Paul Schott
NSW
Ric Mitchell
VIC
Wayne Druery
NSW
Rick Wright
NSW
NAME
PU B L I C L I A B I L I T Y C L A I M S CO M M I T T EE
PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Peter George AM
SLSA
Phil Vanny AM
NSW
John Brennan OAM
QLD
071
BOARDS & COMMIT TEES
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
S A FE T Y A N D EM ERG EN C Y CO M M I T T EE
O PER AT I O N S CO M M I T T EE
11. I N T E R N AT I O N A L LI F E S AV I N G (I L S)
F E D E R AT I O N CO M M I T T E E
O RG A N I S I N G CO M M I T T EE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
(Masters and Open Championships)
Dani Potter
Event Manager (Chair)
Nathan Hight
Manager Surf Sport (Chair)
Ken Bird
Site Manager
Dick Bignold
SLSA Chair, Sport (Deputy Chair)
Murray Copas
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
(Youth Championships)
Brad Dean
Events Officer
Andrew Buhk
Championship Referee
Events Officer
Don van Keimpema
Deputy Referee
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
(Masters and Open Championships)
Murray Copas
Safety & Emergency Management
Coordinator (Youth Championships)
Don Van Keimpema
Deputy Referee (Masters and Open
Championships)
Glen Woolgar
Graham Bruce
Logistics Coordinator
Jenny Kenny
Deputy Referee (Youth Championships)
Ross Wyeth
Gear and Equipment Coordinator
Anthony Bradstreet
Workplace Health & Safety Adviser
Sold Out - Adam Shumack
Event Signage Contractor
Maryanne Sewell
Medical/First Aid Coordinator
Stephanie Robertson
Sponsorship Representative
Anthony Bradstreet
Work Health and Safety Adviser
Jamie Findlay
Water Safety Coordinator
Robyn Carr
Functions and Presentations Coordinator
John Brennan OAM
Championships Adviser
Mal Flew
Powercraft Coordinator
Castlemedia - John Palmer
Sports Presentation Contractor
Graham Bruce
Logistics Coordinator
Chris Stevens
Communications Coordinator
Ron Pears OAM
Event Adminstration Coordinator
Dani Potter
Event Manager
QPS Duty Officer
Local Police Representative
Jean Burling OAM
Announcing Coordinator
Phil Clayton & Naomi Flood
Athlete Liaison X 2 (M+F)
Felicity Colbourne
Counselling Services Manager (observing role)
072
Brad Dean
Events Officer
Glen Woolgar
Events Officer
Ken Bird OAM
Venue Manager
Stephanie Robertson
Sponsorship Representative
Kate Hayes
Marketing Representative
Paul Cochrane
Media Representative
Yvette Rutherford
IT Representative
Felicity Colbourne
Counselling Services Manager
Ross Wyeth
Gear and Equipment Coordinator
Robyn Carr
Presentations Manager
Ron Pears OAM
Event Administration Coordinator
Maryanne Sewell
Medical/First Aid Coordinator
Mal Flew
Powercraft Coordinator
Don van Keimpema
Officials Appointments
Paul Kenny
Officials Appointments
Michael Kearney
President North Kirra SLSC
Host Club Representative
Stuart Hogben
SLSQ Representative
Steve Strange
Referee Steward
Val Connell
On Beach Recorders Coordinator
Paul Chivers
External Risk Adviser
Greg Allum OAM
Technical Adviser
Adam Shumack
Sold Out Representative
Stephen Ford
Event Aid Australia Representative
I L S B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S
The ILS Board of Directors oversees the business of ILS between
the General Assemblies. Board of Directors’ 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
073
NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford
ILS World President
Norman Farmer ESM
ILS Business Commissioner (Chair)
David Thompson
ILS Sport Commissioner
Ian Fullagar
Legal Adviser to ILS
Peter George AM
(Secretary Rescue Commission)
ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
ILS Business Commission and Committees
Dr Natalie Hood MD
ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
Pamela Simon (Chair)
ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
Adam Weir (Chair)
ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
Ian Fullagar
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Kristy Ellis
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Rick Wright OAM
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Greg Allum OAM
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
John Fitzgerald OAM
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Anthony Bradstreet
ILS Drowning Prevention and Public
Education Commission
SECTION 04
FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT
S U M M A R I S E D F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 30 J U N E 2015
The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2015. The financial statements
and specific disclosures included in the summarised financial report have been derived from the 2015 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.
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
NOTE
1. S TAT EM EN T S O F PRO FI T O R LO S S A N D OT H ER CO M PR EH EN S I V E I N CO M E
The 2015 consolidated surplus was $1,684,185 (2014: $1,235,094). This included a $181,780 surplus (2014: $874,719) in helicopter
activities and a $953,156 surplus (2014: $397,017) from The Surf Life Saving Foundation (‘The Foundation’).
Consolidated revenue for 2014 was $72,050,144 (2014: $69,599,325). Sponsorship decreased slightly to $11,001,534 (2014:
$11,857,183). Government Grants increased to $9,420,995 (2014: $7,537,578) due in large part to the commencement of the Beach
Safety Equipment Fund program to assist all clubs to purchase rescue equipment, first aid and medical supplies. The Foundation’s
lottery and trade promotion activities contributed $26,656,146 (2014: $24,666,891) to group revenue.
Expenditure on Lifesaving increased to $14,086,141 (2014: $12,169,052) also due primarily to the Beach Safety Equipment Fund
program. Expenditure on competitions decreased slightly to $4,295,464 (2014: $4,779,421). Overall expenditure for helicopter
administration and operations decreased slightly to $12,966,716 (2014: $13,285,075). Foundation commercial expenditure, which
includes the cost of prizes for lotteries and trade promotions, remained relatively steady at $21,197,199 (2014: $20,084,052).
PARENT ENTITY
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Revenue
2
72,050,144
69,599,325
27,897,095
26,280,841
3
(70,365,959)
(68,364,231)
(27,391,796)
(26,430,742)
1,684,185
1,235,094
505,299
(149,901)
Income tax expense
Surplus / (deficit) after income tax expense for the
year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving
Australia Limited
-
-
-
-
1,684,185
1,235,094
505,299
(149,901)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving
Australia Limited
1,684,185
1,235,094
505,299
(149,901)
The above statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
2. S TAT EM EN T S O F FI N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N
The net assets of the consolidated group have increased to $35,110,759 (2014: $33,426,574). The current ratio (current assets : current
liabilities) of the group 2.17 (2014: 2.13) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one.
Property, plant and equipment decreased by $671,153 to $18,928,000; the reduction due to depreciation was offset by the value of a
new helicopter engine purchased. Cash increased to $24,683,761 (2014: $20,502,725).
Over the twelve month period, total group assets increased by $3,346,005 while group liabilities increased by $1,661,820. The resulting
increase in group equity was $1,684,185 representing the surplus for the year.
The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities : total equity) of 0.44 (2014: 0.41) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to
leveraging the business.
3. S TAT EM EN T S O F C A S H FLOW S
For the consolidated group, cash increased by $4,181,036 (2014: $10,704,605). Net cash inflow from operating activities was
$6,226,539 (2014: $6,531,573). Net cash outflow from investment activities was $2,045,503 (2014: $4,173,032 inflow) which
comprised payments of $2,376,042 (2014: $550,212) for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $330,539
(2014: $168,210) from the sale of property, plant and equipment.
076
2014 ($)
Expenses
Surplus / (deficit) before income tax expense
D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A LYS I S O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D
30 J U N E 2015
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2015 ($)
077
FINANCIAL REPORT
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
NOTE
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
4
Inventories
Other Assets
5
Total current assets
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
2015 ($)
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
2014 ($)
24,683,761
20,502,725
5,511,869
4,315,187
1,871,326
2,313,527
2,629,242
2,650,485
802,618
782,279
531,975
257,787
4,043,621
3,958,490
-
109,608
31,401,326
27,557,021
8,673,086
7,333,067
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Other financial assets
6
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
Trade and other receivables
4
286,240
113,387
-
-
Property, plant and equipment
18,928,000
19,599,153
7,028,697
7,142,266
Total non current assets
19,214,240
19,712,540
10,329,579
10,443,148
Total assets
50,615,566
47,269,561
19,002,665
17,776,215
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
7
13,185,796
11,781,703
7,637,346
7,060,492
Employee benefits
8
1,266,596
1,158,090
377,457
338,234
14,452,392
12,939,793
8,014,803
7,398,726
Total current liabilities
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
7
874,001
766,025
874,001
768,194
Employee benefits
8
178,414
137,169
36,707
37,440
1,052,415
903,194
910,708
805,634
Total liabilities
15,504,807
13,842,987
8,925,511
8,204,360
NET ASSETS
35,110,759
33,426,574
10,077,154
9,571,855
32,009,981
28,621,673
6,976,376
4,766,954
-
1,704,123
-
1,704,123
Total non current liabilities
PARENT ENTITY
RETAINED
SPECIAL
OTHER
TOTAL
RETAINED
SPECIAL
OTHER
TOTAL
SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($) SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($)
Balance at 30 June 2013
27,024,758
2,065,944
-
29,090,702
4,555,034
2,065,944
-
6,620,978
Surplus / (deficit) after income
tax expense for the year
1,235,094
-
-
1,235,094
(149,901)
-
-
(149,901)
Other comprehensive income
for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income
for the year
1,235,094
-
-
1,235,094
(149,901)
-
-
(149,901)
Amounts acquired
-
-
3,100,778
3,100,778
-
-
3,100,778
3,100,778
Amounts transferred from
special funds
361,821
(361,821)
-
-
361,821
(361,821)
-
-
Balance at 30 June 2014
28,621,673
1,704,123
3,100,778
33,426,574
4,766,954
1,704,123
3,100,778
9,571,855
1,684,185
-
-
1,684,185
505,299
-
-
505,299
Other comprehensive income
for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income
for the year
1,684,185
-
-
1,684,185
505,299
-
-
505,299
Amounts transferred from
special funds
1,704,123
(1,704,123)
-
-
1,704,123
(1,704,123)
-
-
Balance at 30 June 2015
32,009,981
-
3,100,778
35,110,759
6,976,376
-
3,100,778
10,077,154
Surplus after income tax
expense for the year
The above statements of changes in equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
EQUIT Y
Retained earnings
Special funds
Other Reserves
TOTAL EQUITY
12
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
35,110,759
33,426,574
10,077,154
9,571,855
The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
078
079
FINANCIAL REPORT
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S
F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2015
CONSOLIDATED
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
PARENT ENTITY
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST)
76,899,104
78,309,024
30,282,958
29,271,648
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
(71,326,729)
(72,306,725)
(29,058,193)
(26,914,244)
654,164
529,274
150,350
120,175
6,226,539
6,531,573
1,375,115
2,477,579
Cash acquired on consolidation of subsidiary
-
4,555,034
-
-
Payments for property, plant and equipment
(2,376,042)
(550,212)
(176,265)
(36,980)
Interest received
Net cash from operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
330,539
168,210
-
17,000
(2,045,503)
4,173,032
(176,265)
(19,980)
1. B A S I S O F PR E PA R AT I O N
The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2015. The audited
financial report for the year ended 30 June 2015 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.
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Loans (to) subsidiaries
-
-
(2,168)
(5,251)
Net cash (used in) operating activities
-
-
(2,168)
(5,251)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
4,181,036
10,704,605
1,196,682
2,452,348
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
20,502,725
9,798,120
4,315,187
1,862,839
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
24,683,761
20,502,725
5,511,869
4,315,187
The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
CONSOLIDATED
2. REVENUE
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Government grants
9,420,995
7,537,578
8,144,867
6,397,535
Sponsorship
11,001,534
11,857,183
9,647,393
10,269,212
Fundraising and donations (*)
17,042,154
16,854,785
6,565,439
6,394,034
Commercial revenue
26,656,146
24,666,891
-
-
Contract revenue
3,563,250
3,337,817
-
-
Other revenue
1,485,411
3,022,613
1,257,578
1,347,361
Interest
Sale of goods
654,879
522,947
150,350
120,175
1,241,563
1,098,359
1,250,732
1,105,704
Hire of helicopter
103,476
54,332
-
-
Royalty and trademark revenue
151,269
125,484
151,269
125,484
Competition entry fees
729,467
521,336
729,467
521,336
72,050,144
69,599,325
27,897,095
26,280,841
(*) Includes cash donations and other contributions collected by third parties of $236,646 (2014: $1,157,833)
080
PARENT ENTITY
081
FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
CONSOLIDATED
3. EXPENSES
PARENT ENTITY
CONSOLIDATED
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Lifesaving
14,086,141
12,169,051
15,350,768
13,333,565
CURRENT
Competitions
4,295,464
4,779,421
4,295,464
4,777,407
Administration of lifesaving and competitions
3,349,675
3,881,806
2,786,454
3,388,854
Cost of sales
Fundraising distribution to states
976,195
881,351
984,429
887,451
9,158,737
9,476,248
3,974,679
4,046,899
Philanthropic expense
2,347,635
2,155,333
-
-
Expenses relating to commercial activities
21,197,199
20,084,052
-
-
7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
2014 ($)
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Trade payables
2,705,248
2,148,155
1,068,341
907,605
Other payables
3,894,212
2,638,312
2,311,648
2,203,392
Income in advance
5,736,464
6,220,650
3,407,485
3,174,909
849,872
774,586
849,872
774,586
13,185,796
11,781,703
7,637,346
7,060,492
Public liability claims pool (see below)
NON CURRENT
Administration of Foundation activities
1,975,623
1,619,525
-
-
Other Payables
Helicopter administration and finance
1,757,165
3,168,635
-
-
Public liability claims pool (see below)
Helicopter operations
9,233,808
7,969,612
-
-
Helicopter fundraising
1,975,743
2,146,828
-
-
Foreign exchange loss
10,350
1,541
-
-
Net loss / (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2,224
30,828
-
(3,434)
70,365,959
68,364,231
27,391,796
26,430,742
4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables
1,355,536
1,797,713
1,063,263
1,602,260
Other receivables
515,790
515,814
1,565,979
1,048,225
1,871,326
2,313,527
2,629,242
2,650,485
286,240
113,387
-
-
286,240
113,387
-
-
373,818
530,260
-
109,608
NON CURRENT
5. OTHER ASSETS
Prepayments
Fundraising prize bank
3,669,803
3,428,230
-
-
4,043,621
3,958,490
-
109,608
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
Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 11)
-
-
-
2,169
874,001
766,025
874,001
766,025
874,001
766,025
874,001
768,194
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 $849,872 (2014: $774,586). This amount makes up the current liability
portion shown above.
8. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
CURRENT
CURRENT
Security deposit
PARENT ENTITY
2015 ($)
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
Employee benefits
1,266,596
1,158,090
377,457
338,234
178,414
137,169
36,707
37,440
1,445,010
1,295,259
414,163
375,674
NON CURRENT
Employee benefits
Aggregate employee entitlements
9. CO N T I N G E N C I E S
The 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 results of the tender, it is expected that NRHRS will cease providing HEMS services in May 2017. This is an
extension of 1 year on the date disclosed in the 2014 Financial Statements. 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 50% 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. The net assets of NRHRS at 30 June 2015 were
$13,067,496, however the total amount to be distributed is not yet quantifiable.
10. M E M B E R S’ E Q U I T Y I S S U E D C A PI TA L
The parent entity is 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 2015 the number of members was 169,633 (2014: 168,622).
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FINANCIAL REPORT
D I R E C T O R S ’ D E C L A R AT I O N
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
T H E D I R E C TO R S O F S U R F LI F E S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A LI M I T E D D E C L A R E T H AT:
1.
PERCENT OF SHARES HELD
11. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES
COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION
2015 (%)
2014 (%)
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
Australia
100
100
Australia
100
100
Australia
-
-
SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd
Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd
The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited
(3)
In the directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes of the company and the consolidated entity are in accordance with the
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, included that they:
a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits
Commission Regulation 2013 (ACNC Regulation 2013) and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
b. g
ive a true and fair view of the financial position of the company and the consolidated entity as at 30 June 2015 and of their
performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
2. 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
(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). T he 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.
CONSOLIDATED
PARENT ENTITY
12. OTHER RESERVES
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
2015 ($)
2014 ($)
Acquisition / Disposition Reserve
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
Graham Ford
Director
Sydney, 25 September 2015
Ralph Devlin
Director
Sydney, 25 September 2015
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.
13. FOUNDATION PERPETUITY TRUST (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SURF LIFE SAVING RESCUE FUND TRUST)
The parent entity is a beneficiary of the Foundation Perpetuity Trust. Funds held on behalf of the parent as at 30 June 2015 were
$4,864,786 (2014: $5,247,918). Funds held in the Trust can only be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Trustee, provided such
withdrawal meets the criteria as noted in the Trust Deed.
14 . F I N A N C I A L R I S K M A N AG E M E N T
The 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.
15. E V E N T S O CC U R R I N G A F T E R T H E R E P O R T I N G PE R I O D
No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2015 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated
entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.
16. CO M PA N Y D E TA I L S
The registered office and principal place of business of the consolidated entity is 789 Botany Road, Rosebery, NSW 2018.
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www.bdo.com.au
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT
To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT
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SECTION 05
AWARDS & HONOURS
2 014 –15 S L S A H A L L O F F A M E I N D U C T E E S
SL SA HALL OF FAME
AWARDS & HONOURS
AWARDS & HONOURS
SLSA HALL OF FAME
SURF LIFESAVING
LACHLAN TAME
AVOCA BEACH SLSC, NSW
ALISON O’TOOLE
CITY OF PERTH SLSC, WA
Lachlan’s achievements have been
extraordinary and he has proven himself
to be an exceptional role model within
the Surf Life Saving movement. Some
of Lachlan’s highlight achievements
have been winning four consecutive
Open Male Single Ski Championships
(2011–14) and two consecutive World
Championships (2012 and 2014).
Alison has established an excellent record
in Surf Life Saving. Her most outstanding
feat was winning eight consecutive titles
in the Australian Championship Open
Women’s 2 km Run event (2005–12).
SOUTH PORT OPEN MARCH
PAST TEAM
SOUTH PORT SLSC, SA
The South Port Open March Past team has
entered the Hall of Fame after achieving a
significant record in winning 11 Australian
Open March Past Championships.
ADMINISTRATION
SPORT
SPORT
Major John Bond
Gregory Arthur Allum OAM
John Bliss
Robert (Bob) Mayo AM
Harold John Brown OAM
Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE
Don Morrison OAM
Michael Burke BEM
Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore
Open Boat crew
Professor Tess Cramond OBE AO
Roy Doyle
Bondi R&R team
Ken Murray
Currumbin Patrol Competition
team
Theo Haywood
Bundaberg March Past team
Bob Newbiggin
Cliff Marsh OAM
Graham Carlisle OAM
Harry Nightingale
Jack Dearlove MBE
Donald D McIntyre
Jon Donohoe AM
Clint Robinson OAM
Bob Gear AM
John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC
Harold C Evans
Barry Rodgers
Alan Kennedy MBE
Tom Meagher OBE
Karla Gilbert
Noel P Ryan
Dr Ian Mackie AM
Lyster Ormsby
Kristy Harris
Peter Douglas Tibbitts
Graham McKenzie OAM
Charles Davidson Paterson
Trevor Hendy AM
Ken Vidler
Hector McDonald OAM
Ronald E Rankin AM
Dennis Heussner
Wanda Six Man R&R team
Warren Allen Rennie AM
Paul Smith OAM
John Robert Holt
Stephen Warren
Earle Smith AM
Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Ky Hurst
Graham Ross White OAM
Ainslie W ‘Sprint’ Walker OBE
Ron Tallon OAM
Brian Hutchings
Steve Wilkes
Peter George AM
F O (Frank) Venning MBE
Grant Kenny OAM
Shannon Eckstein
Ken W C Watson MBE
Bruce Kolkka
Michael Jones
Alan Brian Whelpton AO
Peter Lacey
Naomi Flood
Dan White OAM
Killcare Open Mens Beach Relay
Team
North Cottesloe Open Surf Boat
- J Crew
S W (Bill) Winders MBE
Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team
Lenore Grice
Ian (Rick) Wright OAM
Northcliffe Open Patrol
Competition Team
Lachlan Tame
Jack Winders OBE
* Robert Brydon AM
Kristy Munroe
Alison O’Toole
South Port Open March Past Team
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2 014 –15 S L S A A W A R D S O F E X C E L L E N C E
AWARDS & HONOURS
DHL SURF LIFESAVER OF
THE YEAR
ROBERT BATES
Secret Harbour SLSC, WA
DHL LIFEGUARD OF THE YEAR
TIMOTHY WILSON
Australian Lifeguard Service, QLD
DHL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ANDY CROSS
South Narrabeen SLSC, NSW
Tim is a full-time lifeguard at North
Stradbroke Island and has been a
dedicated member of the team for the
past eight years. Tim has been the driving
force in assisting with the facilitation
of three new services in the Gold Coast
Region and has mentored many of the
younger lifeguards. Tim achieved his
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,
establishing himself as an official ALSQLD Trainer and Assessor.
Andy is the Chief Training Officer and
Assessor at South Narrabeen SLSC where
he is responsible for organising all junior
club activities including the water safety
of the Nippers program. Andy volunteers
across a variety of roles at all levels,
contributing over 810 hours over the
2013/14 season. Andy has also assisted
with the management of the SLSNSW
Beach to Bush Club Program, hosting
50 Aboriginal children and elders from
Brewarrina.
TRAINER OF THE YEAR
DAVINA JACKSON
Jan Juc SLSC, VIC
ASSESSOR OF THE YEAR
SHAREE HART
Secret Harbour SLSC, WA
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
SEAHORSE NIPPERS
Noosa Heads SLSC, QLD
Davina continues to develop, implement
and facilitate a high volume of training
programs each year. Davina has actively
promoted and established training
programs at Jan Juc SLSC, improving the
diversity of trainers and assessors and
ensuring a sustainable future for both the
club and region.
Sharee trains and assesses members
across a number of different SLSC
programs, including 10 Bronze Medallion
exams and is currently developing adult
SRC days. Sharee facilitates training and
assessor development at her associated
clubs. Sharee also leads Gold Medallion
Basic Beach Management courses for
lifesavers along the west coast from Port
Bouvard to Fremantle.
Robert was involved in multiple rescues
during the 2013/14 season including a
family of five at Penguin Island. During
the season Robert was also the RWC
Operator in the recovery of numerous
athletes competing within SLS carnivals.
Robert has completed additional patrol
hours this season at Penguin Island with
the Peel Emergency Rescue Team, helping
to enhance public safety and education
within the recently identified high risk area.
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Noosa Heads SLSC successfully delivered
the Seahorse Nippers Community
Education Program during the 2013/14
lifesaving patrol season. During this
season the program provided 60 children
with special needs the opportunity to
participate in a weekly Nippers program.
This is the first program of its kind in
Queensland and Noosa Heads SLSC has
since begun assisting other clubs with
establishing similar programs.
SURF SPORTS OFFICIAL OF
THE YEAR
JULIE K AY
Clifton Beach SLSC, TAS
SURF SPORTS COACH OF
THE YEAR
JACK PATISON
Austinmer SLSC, NSW
SURF SPORTS ATHLETE OF
THE YEAR
SHANNON ECKSTEIN
BMD Northcliffe SLSC, QLD
Julie has officiated at club, state and
national events including the Tasmanian
Lifesaver and Senior Championships
where she was appointed as Chief
Referee. Julie is currently the Tasmanian
Officials Coordinator and continues to
facilitate officials courses and serve as an
assessor/mentor for Level 1 and 2 officials
in Tasmania.
Jack led Austinmer SLSC to its most
successful competitive season in the
club’s history. Jack’s coaching expertise
and skills have been a driving force behind
his Surf Boat teams’ success. His team’s
victories have included winning the Open
Men’s and Under 23 Women’s divisions
at the Australian Championships. He also
continues to serve as a mentor within the
Surfboat Sweep School.
2014 was a successful year for Shannon.
One of the highlights was his victory at the
Kellogg’s Series Ironman Competition,
making it his eighth title win. During 2014,
as part of a team, Shannon also claimed
victories in the Open Taplin and Open
Surf team events at both the Queensland
and Australian Championships. Shannon
captained both the 2014 Queensland
Interstate and Australian Life Saving teams.
DHL CLUB OF THE YEAR
SECRET HARBOUR SLSC, WA
Secret Harbour SLSC efficiently managed
to patrol its 11 km of local high-risk beach
area, as well as extending their patrol
services to the Penguin Island Sandbar
(19 km from the club), following three
unfortunate fatalities in 2010. The club
has developed an education program to
inform locals and tourists of the dangers
in crossing the sandbar.
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N AT I O N A L R E S C U E O F T H E M O N T H
AWARDS & HONOURS
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.
OCTOBER 2014
MACKSVILLE-SCOTTS HEAD
SLSC, NSW
Jason O’Donnell, Peter McNally and
Paul Young
JUNE 2014
PACIFIC PALMS SLSC (NSW)
Lennon Fisher, John Gray,
Kel McCredie, Brian & Julie Wilcox
and Ben Atkinson
On 7 May 2014 Julie Wilcox was notified
that an unknown number of rock
fishermen had been washed into the surf
at Seal Rocks. Lennon Fisher responded
to the call out and John Gray, Brian Wilcox
and Kel McCredie were tasked to assist.
On a jet ski, Fisher conducted a search
and rescued a fisherman on the rocks
while the Westpac Life Saver Rescue
Helicopter winched another man to safety.
The actions and quick response of this
lifesaving team resulted in the fishermen’s
lives being saved.
AUGUST 2014
SOUTH MAROUBRA SLSC (NSW)
Lucas Toms and Graham Toms
On 31 August 2014 Lucas and Graham
Toms witnessed a rock fisherman in
distress. Lucas entered the large swell with
his board and Graham with a rescue tube.
Assisted by Graham Lucas commenced
deep-water resuscitation on the patient.
A Maroubra lifeguard then transferred
the patient as off-duty Maroubra SLSC
lifesavers assisted in an IRB. Lifesaver 1
winched the patient to paramedics
waiting nearby.
Both men performed above and beyond
expectations utilising their Surf Lifesaving
skills. The quick and selfless response to
the situation is duly recognised.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
SANDON POINT SLSC, NSW
Sue Martin, Christian Szanto, Rod
Johnston, Jason Hinds & Keith Miller
(Lifeguard)
On 21 September 2014 a surfer competing
in a board riding competition fell heavily
onto the shallow reef.
Lifesavers Jason Hinds and Christian
Szanto swam across to support the surfer
with lifesaver Rod Johnston assisting.
When they reached the shore, Keith
Miller and Patrol Captain Sue Martin took
over patient first aid until the patient was
transported to the ambulance.
This incident highlights the ability
and skills of lifesavers from Sandon
Point SLSC to adapt and perform in a
challenging situation.
On 13 October 2014 Jason O’Donnell
was informed that there was a swimmer
caught in a rip at Forsters Beach.
Jason paddled out with a rescue board
and Peter McNally and Paul Young
provided support in an IRB. The patient
was placed onto the rescue board and
returned to shore.
The three lifesavers assisted the patient
into the recovery position, administered
oxygen therapy and kept her stabilised
until paramedics arrived.
The trio demonstrated exceptional
decision-making and lifesaving skills
preventing the drowning of a swimmer.
NOVEMBER 2014
REDHEAD SLSC, NSW
Tim Foran, Mark Ayre, Chris Bird,
Jeff Rodway, lain Robertson, Gavin
Eckert, Drew Morgan, Derek Gesell,
Col Eckert, Gail Evans, Shauna
Abrahamson, Hannah Bird, Jason
Horadam, Shane Abrahamson, Khiara
Jones and Dean Jones
On 2 November 2014, lifesavers at
Redhead SLSC rescued four ocean ski
paddlers from nearby rocks in 2-3 m
surf conditions.
Tim Foran paddled out on a rescue
board to assist the two ski paddlers while
the remaining ski paddlers were directed
back to shore.
Those involved in the rescue highlighted
the team’s ability to work together to
achieve a successful outcome in extremely
challenging surf conditions.
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DECEMBER 2014
AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD
SERVICE, WA
Danny Smyth, Peter Geall and Janek
Ferrandi
On 12 December 2014 off-duty lifeguards
Danny Smyth and Peter Geall were surfing
in Cape Naturaliste when a body boarder
paddled out in the 1.8 m swell.
Later, Danny Smyth spotted the body
boarder lying motionless in the water.
The lifeguards moved the casualty over
the shallow reef and clear of the surf zone.
Local surfers and lifeguard Janek Ferrandi
assisted the patient onto a spinal board
and into the ambulance.
The lifeguards utilised their skills and
knowledge to ensure the casualty was
provided due care and attention outside
of their patrol hours.
N AT I O N A L R E S C U E O F T H E M O N T H
AWARDS & HONOURS
JANUARY 2015
TOWRADGI SLSC
Craig Zulian, Sonia Zulian, Don Allan
& Richard Walsh
FAIRY MEADOW SLSC
Nathan McKnight & Konrad Robertson
On 30 January 2015 lifesaver Richard Walsh
who was at the time working with Police
Rescue informed Craig Zulian that a surfer
was caught south of Fairy Meadow SLSC.
The surfer, who was fatiguing from
treading water for an extended period
of time, was placed on the RWC as
Craig drove into Wollongong Harbour.
The patient was transported by NSW
paramedics to Wollongong Hospital and
has since made a full recovery.
Craig’s skill and experience ultimately
saved the life of the surfer along with
help from Richard, Sonia, Don, Nathan
and Konrad.
FEBRUARY 2015
NORTH NARRABEEN SLSC
Bruce Kelly
On 13 February 2015 Bruce Kelly was
informed that a family was caught in a
permanent rip.
Bruce paddled out on his surf ski as a
rescue board and directed one of the
boys to swim across the rip to a sandbank.
Bruce then instructed the two younger
children to hold on to the foot straps on
his surf ski so that he could return them
to shore. Once returning the children to
shore Bruce re-entered the surf, paddling
out to rescue the father.
Bruce demonstrated exceptional
decision-making and lifesaving skills in
rescuing a family in difficulty.
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MARCH 2015
NORTH BONDI SLSC
James Fleetwood, Josh Vernon,
Andrew Djernal, Michael Hughes,
Sam Mitchell, Emma Starritt, Felicity
Pattullo, Daniel Beaver, Victoria
Nash, Doug Orr, David Rich, Nicholas
Stavrinos and Max Whillas
On 7 March 2015 Patrol 9 of North Bondi
SLSC performed a major rescue of 15
people from North Bondi Beach in a
3 metre swell where a very strong rip was
pulling swimmers out beyond the break.
Lifesavers from Patrol 9 demonstrated
their lifesaving skills and performed
very well in a highly stressful situation.
James and Josh rescued the majority
of swimmers and surfers, but it was
ultimately the teamwork of Patrol 9 that
enabled the successful outcome of this
rescue mission.
APRIL 2015
EVANS HEAD/CASINO SLSC
Avan Christie & Rolan Murcott
On 6 April 2015 Club Treasurer Avan
Christie rescued four swimmers in two
separate incidents.
Avan paddled out and rescued an elderly
lady and her grandchild who were caught
in a rip near the north wall.
Within minutes of this first rescue, Avan
paddled 500 m out at Airforce Beach to
rescue two teenagers caught in a rip.
SurfCom was contacted for this second
rescue to assist Avan in exiting the water.
The quick and courageous action of
Avan is admirable and despite not holding
a Bronze Medallion, he still risked his own
life to save others.
MAY/JUNE 2015
WARRIEWOOD SLSC
Bev Tilbury, Russell Lamb and
Jen Spencer
AVALON BEACH SLSC
Kerry McEwan, Kate Munro and
Donna Wishart
The Avalon Beach Masters Women
surfboat crew with Russell Lamb from
Warriewood as Sweep were training when
a rock fisherman fell onto the rocks and
into the water.
Bev Tilbury and Kate Munro immediately
swam over with a rescue tube. As police
and ambulance were called, the IRB was
launched by Russell and Kerry while Donna
manned the radio. Jen Spencer paddled a
rescue board around to assist further.
The four lifesavers secured the patient
onto a spinal board, stabilised the patient
and waited for the ambulance helicopter
to arrive. The rescue showcased the
combined effort of lifesavers from
two clubs.
097
ME RITORIOUS AWARDS
NEW LIFE MEMBERS
AWARDS & HONOURS
AWARDS & HONOURS
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 2014/15, Certificates of Merit were awarded to the following:
BEN FREUND
HUNTER RWC
Commendation
BLAIR WALKINGTON
GERALDTON SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit
EMILY SCHOFIELD
SURFERS PARADISE SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Bronze Insert
JANEK FERRANDI &
BEN SOWTER
AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE
WA, YALLINGUP BEACH
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Silver Insert
LENNON FISHER
PACIFIC PALMS SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Bronze Insert
NORTH BONDI SLSC,
BONDI SBLSC & WAVERLEY
COUNCIL LIFEGUARDS
Group Certificate of Merit
PACIFIC PALMS SLSC
Group Certificate of Merit
PATROL 16
SURFERS PARADISE SLSC
Group Commendation
POINT LOOKOUT SLSC
Group Commendation
SANDRA MIDDLETON &
EVE WEST
POINT LOOKOUT SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Bronze Insert
SCOTT DINEEN
SURFERS PARADISE SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Bronze Insert
SOUTH NARRABEEN SLSC
Group Certificate of Merit
TOD ROWBOTHAM
FRESHWATER SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit w/
Bronze Insert
MICHAEL (MIKE) SMITH
BUNBURY SLSC, WA
PETER PEARCE
BURNING PALMS SLSC, NSW
Mike has made significant contributions
throughout his 30 years of service to
Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and
Surf Life Saving WA.
Mike held the role of Club President for
the City of Bunbury SLSC between 1994
and 1999 when he was appointed to the
Board of SLSWA.
In 2002, Mike was appointed as
President of SLSWA, and served in that
position for six years. During his time
as President, Mike was responsible for
establishing country-based clubs within
mainstream SLSWA and achieved major
policy reforms that have positively
impacted on country clubs in WA and the
movement as a whole.
Peter has made distinguished
contributions throughout his 49 years of
service not only at a club level but also at
branch, state and national level.
Peter is recognised for his service across
many executive roles. His more influential
roles included Club President, Club
Captain, IRB Captain, Power Boat Captain,
Patrol Captain, Club Branch Delegate,
Director of SLSA and President of Surf Life
Saving NSW.
ZOE JOLLEY
TANNUM SANDS SLSC
Individual Certificate of Merit
JOEL DI TRAPANI &
SCOTT STEPHENSON
POINT LOOKOUT SLSC
Commendation
098
099
DECEASED LIFE MEMBERS
JOHN GRIFFITHS
Sorrento SLSC, WA
JOHN JONES OAM
Bulli SLSC, NSW
SLSA LIFE MEMBERS
AWARDS & HONOURS
R E CO G N I S I N G D I S T I N G U I S H E D S E RV I C E
Whelpton AO, AB
Watson AM, RJ
*Fielder OAM, CD
Owen, GB
Life 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
272 recorded Life Members.
Moseley OAM, A
Reeves OAM, JA
Halliday, WE
Grant OAM, IJ
*Pittard, HA
*Marshall OAM, WG
Harding OAM, RJ
*Goetz, AW
*Parkyn OAM, AB
Scott OAM, ID
Menico OAM, JA
Kennedy, KA
Brown OAM, HJ
Byrnes OAM, MJ
*Somers, JF
*O’Rorke OAM, PJ
* Denotes deceased
* Doyle, RD
* Hayton MBE, N
* McGrath, HF
*Riley MBE, HK
* Dann, GL
*Dixon, NA
*Wilcox OAM, ST
Fitzgerald OAM, JB
* Rathborne, H
* Webb, GR
* Castleman MBE, AW
*Asmussen MBE, CK
* Bowman, BH
McNaughton OAM, G
Wright OAM, IJ
Stanford OAM, KH
* Burke BEM, MJ
* Figtree, AS
* Prior BEM, AE
* Molyneux, D
Worrell, JG
*Donnell OAM, BF
Rankin AM, RE
*Barlow, JR
* McIntyre, DD
* Thompson, DH
* Haywood MBE, FST
* Crain MBE, WAT
*Martin, WE
*Trigg OBE, RJ
*Conrick, C
Green OAM, BEM, DA
* Windon, SJ
* Hodge, JN
* Frizzell OBE OAM, AB
* Bennett, PI
Heywood OBE, NJ
*Jones OAM, JM
*Jackson OAM, RA
Smith OAM, RA
* McRorie, JS
* Small, HA
* McCarthy, JG
*Smith AM, EJ
*Hofmaster, EV
Dewey, JC
Devlin SC, RP
Godbee OAM, NM
* Canning, JT
* Emms, FG
* Spender OBE, JR
* Clark OAM, HH
Knight BEM, KC
King OAM, BC
Purcell OAM, NR
Bartlett, ME
* Goold, WJ
* Mack, C
*Bullpitt MBE, NF
* Grant OAM, GF
McGee, EJ
*Henshaw OAM, NJ
Worth OAM, WJ
Boulton OAM, DJ
* Cohen, GS
* Heath, EA
* Brydon, RC
Hatchett, JG
Trethowan, J
Little OAM, RA
* Collins, KJ
Fraser OAM, JS
* Holmes, Capt A
* Gadsdon Kt, Sir LP
* Shanahan, RP
*Howells OAM, RM
* Windmill, HC
*Brown OAM, RM
Lyons MP, GR
Martin AM, MJ
* Dart, GW
* Costa, SV
* Williams MBE, VJ
* Mcdonald OAM, HN
* Webb OAM, MA
Burchill OAM, DS
Allum OAM, GA
Mitchell, RA
* Moran, TF
* Williams, AM
* Walker OBE, AW
* Peacock, RJ
* Rodgers OAM, DG
Stephens OAM, EB
Jaggard OAM, EK
*Singleton, M
* Taylor, CE
* Kennedy MBE, AER
* Meagher OBE, TW
Tallon OAM, RC
Critcher, GT
Butler OAM, RJ
Gaynor OAM, WE
*Sargeant, RJ
* Dargan, FH
* Winders OBE, JR
* Wilson OAM, NB
* O’Reilly BEM, JE
Conlin OAM, DR
*McGrory OAM, FH
Clark, DE
Howard OAM, R
* Whitehead, CW
* White OAM, DG
* Olson, AO
* Switzer OAM, JR
Bruce OAM, BD
Hoskins OAM, KF
*Griffiths, JA
Strange, SR
* Dellitt, GS
* Jaggard OAM, EFK
* Lucas OBE, DC
* Vaughan OAM, JK
Blackley, DT
*Taylor OAM, CJ
McGibbon, PJ
*Roberts OAM, R
* Gordon, JL
* Johnson, GH
* Avery, EC
* Claybourn OAM, MC
*Sabien, M
*Millett MBE, RC
Morarty OAM, NW
Thompson, D
* Englert, CG
* Moroney, DRB
* Ovens OAM, EJ
* Klingner OAM, MJ
Chesher OAM, RC
* Mackie AM, IJ
*Bond, KJH
Burling OAM, J
* Gray, JE
* Woodroffe, NS
* Payne, FT
Staunton MBE, GB
Morrison, KA
Davidson OAM, RJ
Edstein OAM, JT
Lytham OAM, R
* Winders MBE, SW
* Becher OAM, MH
* Wilson, GJ
* Field OAM, RC
Paton OAM, LS
Cramond AO OBE, TR
Finch AM, The Hon. FA
White, C
* Cohen, M
* Betts, JJ
* Stewart, JJ
* Slaven, P
Smith OAM, RA
*Smith OAM, PW
Meehan OAM, JV
Brennan, R
* Cronin, VS
* Stephens, PR
* Nicklin KCMG, Sir Francis
*Rosewell OAM, JWA
Gear AM, RJ
*Taylor OAM, PF
George AM, PB
Welch OAM, R
* Watson MBE, KW
* Donaldson, AR
* Johnson MBE, SA
* Weimer, HJ
*Buist, RV
Davis OAM, E
Wood ESM, RS
Jamieson OAM AFSM, W
* Curlewis CVO CBE, Sir Adrian
* Daley, WJ
* Richards, FC
* Honey, C
Marsh OAM, CW
Whitmore OAM, RT
Lyne AM, CR
Haven, A
* Dillon, JB
* Sloane, AD
* Williams, G
* Burrell OAM, RA
*Johnson, DL
Pears OAM, RE
Mayo AM, RJ
Farmer OAM, E
* Cameron, JR
* Besomo, VA
* Dempster, JW
* Wilkes, BF
Stapleton AM, PR
Murray, K
Young, IJ
Bruce, G
* Turner, LD
* Foerster, WH
* Saunders, RA
*Rector AM, CE
Wilson BEM, HB
Priest, KC
Bird OAM, KC
Blake OAM, R
* Sutherland, AC
* Loton, AR
* Flanagan BEM, NJ
* Sellars, JPW
Thorburn, AJ
Beasley OAM, JB
Inwood, AJ
Doig OAM, A
* Cahill, J
* McDonald OAM, LS
* Tier, FB
* Fitzgerald MBE, AE
Rennie AM, WA
Smith OAM, BJ
Kelk, NT
Goode, I
* Marshall BEM, ER
* Paterson, A
*Newman, P
Singleton OAM, WJ
*McKenzie OAM, GD
Waters OAM, M
Weldon AM, KE
Smith, M
* Hanley, GR
* Denison, AG
Dearlove MBE, JB
Brown OAM, GM
McNeilly MBE, MD
*Bermingham OAM, PJ
Donohoe AM, JT
Pearce, P
* Millar, G
* Lindsay, GA
*McMaster AM DFC, JW
*Morrison OAM, DP
100
101
SECTION 06
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
MEMBERSHIP
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
42,956
PATROLLING SURF
LIFESAVERS
1.82%
INCREASE IN ACTIVE
(18 OR OVER) FEMALE
MEMBERSHIP
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
GRAND TOTAL
Male
12,512
5,606
3,571
2,871
1,581
482
75
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT*
14/15 13/14 % CHANGE
26,698
Male
3,495
109
903
1,993
398
17
304
7,219
6,927
4.22%
3,326
92
1,049
2,147
490
22
303
7,426
6,933
7.11%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
6,821
201
1,952
4,140
888
39
607
Female
6,891
3,238
2,689
2,018
1,019
328
75
16,258
Female
TOTAL
19,403
8,844
6,260
4,889
2,600
810
150
42,956
Unknown
TOTAL
NB. Patrolling lifesaver figures are based on members that performed a patrol for their club and support
operations in the 2014/15 season
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT*
14/15 13/14 % CHANGE
14,645 13,861
5.66%
HONOR ARY
181
33
53
24
0
2
520
580
-10.34%
104
22
32
7
1
0
294
323
-8.98%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
360
285
55
85
31
1
2
814
903
-9.86%
63,055
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
(5–13) MEMBERS
TOTAL
1,813
874
1,176
466
203
67
12
4,610
4,658
-1.03%
Male
15,551 5,297
5,456
3,985
1,457
429
93
32,266 31,729
1.69%
1,283
690
1,016
434
192
47
5
3,668
3,819
-3.95%
Female
14,633 5,003
5,342
3,850
1,432
429
103
30,789 30,217
1.89%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
3,096
1,564
2,192
900
395
114
17
8,278
8,477
-2.35%
Unknown
TOTAL
Male
8,890
3,371
2,217
1,766
1,150
292
67
17,715 17,886
-0.96%
Male
Female
4,165
1,689
1,565
1,058
708
201
64
9,437
9,268
1.82%
Female
1
-
1
1
Unknown
TOTAL
13,056 5,060
-
-
-
-
-
3,782
2,824
1,858
493
131
27,153 27,155
0%
-0.01%
Unknown
TOTAL
Male
843
104
119
54
4
10
2
1,136
1,152
-1.39%
Male
Female
314
32
39
23
1
4
2
415
393
5.60%
Female
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
1,157
136
158
77
5
14
4
1,551
1,545
0.39%
196
63,055 61,946
-
-
1.79%
0%
1,548
886
551
262
337
84
23
3,667
3,594
2.03%
149
96
169
50
73
16
10
557
535
4.11%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
1,697
982
720
312
410
100
33
4,224
4,129
2.30%
3,192
1,050
102
461
98
2
0
4,898
4,925
-0.55%
333
211
30
129
30
0
0
733
675
8.59%
Unknown
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
3,525
1,261
132
590
128
2
0
5,631
5,600
0.55%
1
2
0
291
318
-8.49%
1
1
0
125
151
-17.22%
Male
6,119
3,600
3,654
1,125
651
204
22
15,369 15,707
-2.15%
Male
76
129
83
Female
5,193
4,662
4,286
998
748
268
44
16,194 16,230
-0.22%
Female
35
56
31
-
-
TOTAL
858
PAST ACTIVE
ASSOCIATE
Unknown
2,889
LONG SERVICE
ACTIVE RESERVE
Unknown
-
30,184 10,300 10,798 7,835
LIFE MEMBER
ACTIVE (18 OR OVER)
11,312 8,262
-
-
-
-
-
7,940
2,123
1,399
472
66
31,563 31,937
-
-
-1.17%
0%
Unknown
TOTAL
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
111
185
114
1
2
3
0
416
469
-11.30%
PROBATIONARY
AWARD
Male
229
493
147
151
26
19
3
1,067
1,009
5.75%
Male
383
278
429
185
43
26
17
1,363
1,514
-9.97%
Female
228
388
44
120
30
10
4
824
827
-0.36%
Female
260
223
461
134
36
30
9
1,150
1,183
-2.79%
Unknown
TOTAL
Unknown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
457
881
191
271
56
29
7
1,891
1,836
3.00%
1,622
599
828
484
205
68
10
3,814
4,040
-5.59%
TOTAL MALE
-1.47%
TOTAL FEMALE
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
643
501
890
319
79
56
26
2,513
2,697
-6.82%
43,993 16,971 15,698 10,985 4,597
1,220
555
94,019 94,039
-0.02%
31,627 13,875 14,964 9,568
1,095
559
75,613 74,581
1.38%
CADET (13–15)
Male
Female
Unknown
TOTAL
1,580
629
910
592
177
66
15
3,968
4,027
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
3,202
1,228
1,738
1,076
382
134
25
7,782
8,067
-3.53%
104
INCREASE IN FEMALE
LIFE MEMBERS
128
Male
TOTAL
4.11%
232
Female
Unknown
LIFE MEMBERS
Female
JUNIOR ACTIVIT Y (5–13)
ACTIVE (15–18)
4,224
Male
Unknown
NSW
NSW
GENER AL
PATROLLING LIFESAVERS
TOTAL UNKNOWN
GR AND TOTAL
1
-
-
-
3,925
-
75,621 30,846 30,662 20,553 8,522
2,315
-
1
2
1,114 169,633 168,622
105
-50.00%
0.60%
AC TIONS
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
8,606
SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
(SLSC) RESCUES
320,314
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
PERFORMED BY SLSC’S
19,715
FIRST AID TREATMENTS
ADMINISTERED BY SURF
LIFESAVERS
SLS ACTIONS (CLUBS)
NSW
SLS ACTIONS (LIFEGUARDS)
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT**
TOTAL
RESCUES
ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS WA ALS SA ALS TAS ALS NT**
TOTAL
RESCUES
No Gear
1,327
199
14
68
25
5
1
1,639
No Gear
84
286
9
30
1
-
113
523
Rescue Tube
1,373
770
55
110
10
1
34
2,353
Rescue Tube
92
80
55
127
2
-
25
381
Board
1,857
508
79
230
30
18
88
2,810
Board
605
743
127
137
10
-
29
1,651
724
317
99
127
72
31
4
1,374
IRB
4
-
38
-
-
-
-
42
2
14
-
2
-
1
-
19
RWC
44
259
4
50
-
-
-
357
Other
237
101
3
60
10
-
-
411
JRB/ORB/RIB
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
TOTAL
5,520
1,909
250
597
147
56
127
8,606
Helicopter
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
Surfboard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IRB
Surfboard
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
Lost Children
890
Preventions
21
72
135,427 111,234 40,966
Searches
Evacuation Alarm
TOTAL
230
8
147
36
136,694 111,299
26
60
37
32
8
1,120
Other
10
67
1
8
-
-
1
87
19,806
10,389
569
218
318,609
TOTAL
839
1,437
234
352
13
0
168
3,043
23
28
2
-
317
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
17
27
34
2
1
264
Lost Children
86
14
-
96
3
-
1
200
41,081
19,916
10,488
609
227
320,314
Preventions
286,073
522,393
72,340
22,686
1,651
85
3,257
908,485
FIRST AID
Fractures/Dislocation
Searches
72
9
14
-
3
-
1
99
Evacuation Alarm
100
46
7
13
-
-
21
187
286,331
522,462
72,361
22,795
1,657
85
3,280
908,971
54
135
5
19
0
-
14
227
Marine Stings
3,075
5,756
1
1,838
72
-
39
10,781
Major Wounds
53
117
37
21
0
-
6
234
2,332
5,486
-
1,389
186
-
573
9,966
172
878
17
146
3
1
35
1,252
0
10
1
-
-
-
-
11
111
122
40
36
7
-
1
317
Marine Stings
5,503
4,688
249
1,207
108
17
2
11,774
Major Wounds
144
55
72
15
11
-
-
297
2,478
919
551
504
328
39
12
4,831
Fractures/Dislocation
Other
803
541
218
445
184
16
4
2,211
Resuscitation
22
2
6
-
4
-
-
34
Minor Cuts/Abrasions
Minor Cuts/Abrasions
Spinal
129
82
10
23
6
-
1
251
TOTAL
9,190
6,409
1,146
2,230
648
72
20
19,715
TOTAL
FIRST AID
Other
Resuscitation
CLUB PATROL HOURS
TOTAL
641,010 337,481 154,840 99,603
66,977
16,286
3,098
1,319,295
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded
in club and lifeguard actions
Spinal
33
76
10
7
-
-
1
127
TOTAL
5,719
12,458
71
3,420
261
1
668
22,598
75,923
250,169
24,283
26,623
795
406
13,000
391,199
LIFEGUARD HOURS
TOTAL
** Actions taken from 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded
in club and lifeguard actions
** Actions taken from 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014
106
107
3,043
AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD
SERVICE (ALS) RESCUES
908,971
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
PERFORMED BY ALS
LIFEGUARDS
22,598
FIRST AID TREATMENTS
ADMINISTERED BY ALS
LIFEGUARDS
1,041
RESCUES PERFORMED
BY SUPPORT
OPERATIONS
AC TIONS
EQUIPMENT
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
SLS ACTIONS (SUPPORT OPERATIONS)
NSW
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
PERFORMED BY
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT**
TOTAL
RESCUES
No Gear
2
8
-
-
1
-
-
11
PATROL HOURS
PERFORMED BY
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
QLD
VIC*
SA
WA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
Vehicle (4WD/Tractor)
11
51
57
12
6
0
1
138
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
Beach Vehicle (ATV)
94
57
71
14
35
3
2
276
RWC
324
245
14
256
33
-
2
874
Defibrillator
290
156
115
38
45
8
4
656
JRB/ORB/RIB
34
30
-
-
38
-
5
107
First Aid Equipment
571
105
214
71
31
8
5
1,005
Helicopter
1
15
-
-
-
-
-
16
Oxygen Resuscitator
367
188
885
70
47
9
5
1,571
Other
21
-
-
-
12
-
-
33
Radio
838
374
228
160
116
16
15
1,747
TOTAL
382
298
14
256
84
0
7
1,041
Spinal Equipment
310
202
99
190
51
8
3
863
Suction Equipment
94
103
16
51
12
7
5
288
2,575
1,236
1,685
606
343
59
40
6,544
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
45,595
NSW
L AND-BASED
IRB
25,805
QLD
SLS EQUIPMENT (CLUBS)
Lost Children
15
6
-
-
12
-
-
33
Preventions
1,998
14,994
-
1,644
6,687
1
1
25,325
Searches
35
61
-
148
74
1
1
320
IRB Hull
380
209
790
66
42
6
6
1,499
Evacuation Alarm
33
9
-
-
85
-
-
127
IRB Motor
493
272
924
90
39
11
9
1,838
2,081
15,070
0
1,792
6,858
2
2
25,805
1,476
799
280
272
155
18
24
3,024
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
TOTAL
FIRST AID
Fractures/Dislocation
Marine Stings
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
Major Wounds
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
3
Minor Cuts/Abrasions
4
76
-
-
5
-
-
85
Other
1
5
-
-
6
-
-
12
Resuscitation
1
4
-
-
-
-
-
5
Spinal
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
3
TOTAL
9
91
0
0
11
0
0
111
13,450
15,327
-
3,754
12,111
222
731
45,595
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded
in club and lifeguard actions
** Actions taken from 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014
Rescue Board
Rescue Tube
1,791
855
436
292
168
26
22
3,590
TOTAL
4,140
2,135
2,430
720
404
61
61
9,951
GR AND TOTAL
6,715
3,371
4,115
1,326
747
120
101
16,495
SLS EQUIPMENT (SUPPORT OPERATIONS)
NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
2
4
-
4
-
-
2
12
L AND-BASED
SUPPORT OPER ATIONS PATROL HOURS
TOTAL
TOTAL
AQUATIC
Vehicle (4WD/Tractor)
Beach Vehicle (ATV)
2
2
-
1
1
-
-
6
Defibrillator
4
6
-
2
14
2
1
29
First Aid Equipment
13
6
-
15
14
4
1
53
Oxygen Resuscitator
16
6
-
4
14
2
1
43
Radio
155
35
-
44
42
17
10
303
Spinal Equipment
8
-
-
1
14
-
1
24
Suction Equipment
3
6
-
-
14
-
1
24
203
65
0
71
113
31
17
500
TOTAL
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations. Equipment is recorded
under club or lifeguard equipment.
108
109
3,024
RESCUE BOARDS
656
DEFIBRILLATORS
1,499
INFLATABLE RESCUE
BOATS
116
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
RESCUE WATER CRAFT
305
ALS RESCUE BOARDS
EQUIPMENT
A C C R E D I TAT I O N
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
SLS EQUIPMENT (SUPPORT OPERATIONS) CONTINUED
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
14/15 TOTAL 13/14 TOTAL % CHANGE
NEW SURF OFFICIAL
NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
New—Surf Official Level 1
163
97
23
43
25
-
7
358
320
11.88%
Rescue Board
10
8
-
-
2
-
-
20
New—Surf Official Level 2
2
12
1
7
10
-
-
32
25
28.00%
Rescue Tube
69
28
-
15
30
4
6
152
New—Surf Official Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
JRB
2
2
3
2
-
2
-
11
New—Surf Sports—Junior Official
91
42
16
-
6
5
-
160
181
-11.60%
3
116
TOTAL
256
151
40
50
41
5
7
550
526
4.56%
48
69
9
3
9
-
1
139
-
N/A
AQUATIC
RWC
40
22
ORB
1
2
4
RIB
1
-
6
123
62
24
24
264
AVIATION
ALS RESCUE TUBES
Helicopter
TOTAL
7
2
29
4
-
-
11
1
19
NEW SURF COACH
-
-
1
1
9
New—Surf Sports—Development Coach*
61
22
11
327
2
1
-
-
9
New—Surf Sports—Foundation Coach*
1
2
6
-
-
-
-
9
-
N/A
New—Surf Coach Level 1
68
40
10
5
32
-
-
155
190
-18.42%
New—Surf Coach Level 2
1
1
-
1
1
1
-
5
15
-66.67%
4
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
New—Surf Coach Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00%
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
9
New—Surf Sports—Junior Coach
2
2
1
-
-
16
-
21
94
-77.66%
120
114
26
9
42
17
1
329
299
10.03%
328
129
26
96
176
53
28
836
Surf Official Level 1
1,114
584
173
204
223
27
33
2,358
2,117
11.38%
Surf Official Level 2
189
111
33
32
41
9
1
416
308
35.06%
Surf Official Level 3
38
18
10
6
11
1
-
84
65
29.23%
Other
TOTAL
11
TOTAL
GR AND TOTAL
SLS EQUIPMENT (LIFEGUARDS)
ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS SA
ALS WA ALS TAS
ALS NT
TOTAL
L AND-BASED
SURF OFFICIAL
Surf Sports - Junior Official
TOTAL
Vehicle (4WD/Tractor)
7
26
4
-
5
-
1
43
387
82
122
-
6
19
-
616
421
46.32%
1,728
795
338
242
281
56
34
3,474
2,911
19.34%
SURF COACH
Beach Vehicle (ATV)
9
18
-
2
2
-
1
32
Surf Sports—Development Coach*
48
69
9
3
9
-
1
139
-
Defibrillator
39
95
7
-
7
1
3
152
Surf Sports—Foundation Coach*
1
2
6
-
-
-
-
9
-
First Aid Equipment
48
95
4
3
10
4
6
170
Surf Coach Level 1
742
384
126
103
148
36
15
1,554
1,735
-10.43%
Oxygen Resuscitator
53
95
12
1
9
4
3
177
Surf Coach Level 2
77
54
18
17
16
3
1
186
191
-2.62%
Radio
112
150
3
6
6
2
9
176
Surf Coach Level 3
12
9
3
3
1
-
-
28
28
0.00%
Spinal Equipment
36
95
4
-
7
2
3
147
Surf Sports—Junior Coach
124
76
39
35
38
16
8
336
226
48.67%
TOTAL
1,004
594
201
161
212
55
25
2,252
2,180
-3.30%
5,726
5,091
12.47%
Suction Equipment
24
95
2
-
9
1
3
134
TOTAL
216
669
36
12
55
14
29
1,031
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
5
AQUATIC
GR AND TOTAL
IRB Hull
-
-
7
-
-
-
-
7
Rescue Board
IRB Motor
84
180
7
-
21
10
3
305
Rescue Tube
89
120
8
-
24
13
10
264
RWC
8
28
5
-
2
-
-
43
TOTAL
181
328
32
0
47
23
13
624
GR AND TOTAL
397
997
68
12
102
37
42
1,655
*New for 2014/15 season
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations. Equipment is recorded
under club or lifeguard equipment
110
111
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
MEMBER COMM.
QLD
MEMBER COMM.
VIC
MEMBER COMM.
WA
MEMBER COMM.
SA
MEMBER COMM.
TAS
MEMBER COMM.
NT
MEMBER COMM.
TOTAL
TOTAL
MEMBER COMMERCIAL
GRAND
TOTAL
AQUATIC RESCUE AWARDS
BRONZE MEDALLION
2,848
219
1,436
-
1,631
-
809
-
375
-
95
-
19
44
7,213
263
7,476
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA21012)
3,013
234
1,543
139
1,658
-
195
-
373
1
273
18
19
45
7,074
437
7,511
GOLD MEDALLION (ADVANCED LIFESAVING)
97
26
58
-
17
-
3
-
-
4
-
-
1
1
176
31
207
SILVER MEDALLION AQUATIC RESCUE
286
35
31
-
57
-
8
-
12
-
10
-
-
1
404
36
440
Maintain safety at an incident scene (PUAOHS002B)
329
96
31
-
8
-
-
-
13
-
10
-
-
1
391
97
488
Search as a member of an aquatic search team (PUASAR011C)
327
96
31
-
8
-
-
-
13
-
10
-
-
1
389
97
486
SILVER MEDALLION BASIC BEACH MANAGEMENT
412
70
366
-
165
-
22
-
67
3
45
4
-
-
1,077
77
1,154
Undertake beach safety management activities (PUAOPE027A)
507
127
399
-
203
-
-
-
67
-
45
4
1
2
1,222
133
1,355
Work autonomously (PUATEA002B)
505
120
399
-
203
-
-
-
67
-
45
4
1
2
1,220
126
1,346
496
93
404
-
203
-
-
-
67
-
45
4
1
2
1,216
99
1,315
1,797
28
964
173
962
-
803
930
198
-
83
-
14
20
4,821
1,151
5,972
427
14
1,339
-
95
-
15
-
-
-
1
-
-
2
1,877
16
1,893
3,306
298
1,531
139
1,671
-
-
-
386
1
273
18
19
45
7,186
501
7,687
Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C)
SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (CPR ENDORSED)
R ADIO AWARDS
R ADIO OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE
Operate communications systems and equipment (PUAOPE013A)
POWERCR AFT AWARDS
AT V OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE
-
-
-
-
15
-
-
-
69
-
-
-
-
-
84
-
84
Drive vehicles under operational conditions (PUAVEH001B)
6
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
63
26
89
AT V OPER ATOR INDUCTION
162
25
546
-
12
-
9
-
0
4
1
-
-
2
730
31
761
IRB CREW CERTIFICATE
668
44
556
-
380
-
219
-
105
10
44
-
4
1
1,976
55
2,031
Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation (PUASAR015A)
674
43
567
64
378
-
-
-
111
10
42
-
5
-
1,777
117
1,894
SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVER
313
38
201
-
131
-
76
-
34
6
16
2
3
2
774
48
822
Prepare maintain and test response equipment (PUAEQU001B)
390
56
181
-
135
-
-
-
43
9
20
3
3
3
772
71
843
Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations
(PUASAR014A)
318
44
200
64
134
-
-
-
38
6
16
2
4
3
710
119
829
RESCUE WATER CR AFT OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE
73
13
116
-
6
-
27
-
7
1
4
1
-
1
233
16
249
Operate & maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations (PUASAR016A)
83
48
174
-
1
-
-
-
8
2
4
1
-
1
270
52
322
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
5
JRB CREW CERTIFICATE
JRB SKIPPER CERTIFICATE
-
-
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
2
ORB CREW CERTIFICATE
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
2
ORB DRIVER CERTIFICATE
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
3
2
5
289
34
132
-
32
-
194
-
28
1
-
-
4
8
679
43
722
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS
ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE (& REFRESHER)
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404A)
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
5
1
6
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404B)
11
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
11
11
22
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404C)
336
97
112
-
3
-
-
-
36
1
-
-
4
18
491
116
607
ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES [AID]
943
349
414
-
344
-
-
-
122
-
149
14
3
3
1,975
366
2,341
Provide advanced resuscitation (HLTAID007)
1,113
556
15
930
489
-
-
244
166
-
169
14
3
22
1,955
1,766
3,721
APPLY (SENIOR) FIRST AID
101
66
307
-
46
-
73
-
131
521
19
3
2
25
679
615
1,294
Apply first aid (HLTFA311A)
181
135
323
-
2
-
-
168
20
-
13
3
3
38
542
344
886
Apply first aid (HLTFA301C)
6
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
7
1
8
112
113
7,476
BRONZE MEDALLIONS
AWARDED
7,511
CERTIFICATE II IN
PUBLIC SAFETY
AWARDED
7,938
POWERCRAFT AWARDS
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
MEMBER COMM.
QLD
MEMBER COMM.
VIC
MEMBER COMM.
WA
MEMBER COMM.
SA
MEMBER COMM.
TAS
MEMBER COMM.
NT
MEMBER COMM.
TOTAL
TOTAL
MEMBER COMMERCIAL
GRAND
TOTAL
159,041
EMERGENCY CARE
AWARDS
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS (continued)
FIRST AID [AID]
1,120
12,376
880
-
447
2,530
-
-
153
-
-
-
-
-
2,600
14,906
17,506
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
2,086
12,444
21
3,324
629
2,530
312
3,811
373
836
56
1
9
67
3,486
23,013
26,499
BASIC EMERGENCY CARE
71
2,747
-
-
19
183
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
100
2,930
3,030
Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA201B)
28
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
28
10
38
Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA211A)
3,035
321
1,543
139
1,660
-
123
-
378
1
285
18
19
45
7,043
524
7,567
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT [AID]
31
-
6
-
84
-
26
-
46
-
2
-
-
-
195
0
195
Provide basic life support (HLTAID002)
131
149
-
-
609
-
-
1,023
362
558
21
-
5
23
1,128
1,753
2,881
MARINE STINGER MANAGEMENT
-
-
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
32
-
32
PAIN MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (METHOXYFLUR ANE)
20
18
87
-
-
-
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
139
19
158
Provide pain management (PUAEME005A)
51
58
4
131
-
-
-
-
14
-
-
-
-
1
69
190
259
RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATE
90
-
546
-
115
-
30
-
132
-
-
-
1
48
914
48
962
Perform CPR (HLTCPR201B)
26
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
26
4
30
Perform CPR (HLTCPR211A)
1,099
84
825
36
132
-
-
209
342
6
193
17
9
63
2,600
415
3,015
RESUSCITATION [AID]
257
29,192
1,174
-
449
1,165
-
-
85
-
-
-
-
-
1,965
30,357
32,322
4,331
28,586
31
7,666
2,546
1,165
-
3,830
1,260
1,735
173
7
9
105
8,350
43,094
51,444
SILVER MEDALLION ADVANCED FIRST AID
1
1
-
-
1
-
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16
1
17
Apply advanced first aid (HLTFA412A)
6
16
-
28
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
1
7
46
53
205
-
100
-
85
-
14
-
19
-
1
-
-
-
424
-
424
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR](HLTAID001)
SILVER MEDALLION ADVANCED FIRST AID [AID]
Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006)
221
99
-
51
130
-
-
81
2
9
8
-
-
1
361
241
602
SPINAL MANAGEMENT
588
101
302
-
361
-
148
-
38
-
35
-
-
8
1,472
109
1,581
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME004A)
644
290
341
-
361
-
-
-
38
9
35
-
-
1
1,419
300
1,719
-
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
7
AERIAL/HELICOPTER AWARDS
HELICOPTER CREW CERTIFICATE
TR AINING AND ASSESSING
CERTIFICATE III IN PUBLIC SAFETY (AQUATIC SEARCH AND RESCUE)
7
27
67
-
-
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
84
27
111
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
27
17
8
-
1
-
-
8
13
-
3
-
5
-
57
25
82
Provide work skill Instruction(TAEDEL301A)
180
40
36
-
196
-
-
7
73
14
1
-
3
2
489
63
552
Make a presentation (BSBCMM401A)
231
45
134
-
196
-
-
38
138
14
30
3
6
3
735
103
838
Participate in assessment validation (TAEASS403A)
3
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
1
7
2
9
Participate in assessment validation (TAEASS403B)
108
36
23
-
63
-
-
9
27
2
4
-
5
2
230
49
279
Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401B)
279
107
36
24
-
63
-
-
9
27
2
4
-
5
2
230
49
Assess competence (TAEASS402A)
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
27
-
-
-
-
1
28
1
29
Assess competence (TAEASS402B)
108
36
23
-
63
-
-
9
21
2
4
-
5
3
224
50
274
SURF AWARE ONE
4,004
5
1,247
-
757
-
1,067
-
275
-
86
-
15
2
7,451
7
7,458
SURF AWARE TWO
3,328
3
1,149
-
829
-
1,052
-
275
-
79
-
15
2
6,727
5
6,732
SURF PL AY ONE
3,314
16
943
-
389
-
649
-
186
-
15
1
17
-
5,513
17
5,530
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES AWARDS
SURF PL AY TWO
3,625
4
1,095
-
581
-
965
-
231
-
29
-
28
1
6,554
5
6,559
SURF SAFE ONE
2,598
6
1,163
-
755
-
993
-
271
-
89
1
16
-
5,885
7
5,892
SURF SAFE TWO
2,289
4
934
-
707
-
820
-
248
-
86
1
14
-
5,098
5
5,103
SURF SMART ONE
1,938
1
859
-
648
-
711
-
236
-
68
-
14
1
4,474
2
4,476
SURF SMART TWO
1,581
4
709
-
520
-
620
-
172
-
82
-
7
-
3,691
4
3,695
114
115
2,453
TRAINING AND
ASSESSING AWARDS
45,445
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
AWARDS
SE RVICE AWARDS
S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
14/15 TOTAL 13/14 TOTAL % CHANGE
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
14/15 TOTAL 13/14 TOTAL % CHANGE
COACHING SERVICE AWARDS
NATIONAL MEDAL
National Medal
29
14
5
2
-
-
-
50
79
-37%
5 Year Coaching Service Certificate
7
1
-
13
1
-
-
22
8
175%
National Medal—Clasp
8
-
2
-
-
-
-
10
12
-17%
10 Year Coaching Service Certificate
1
1
1
4
1
-
-
8
2
300%
TOTAL
37
14
7
2
0
0
0
60
91
-34%
15 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
2
-
1
-
-
-
3
-
300%
20 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-100%
124
68
53
2
-
6
-
253
238
6%
25 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
PATROL SERVICE AWARDS
5 Year National Patrol Service Award
10 Year National Patrol Service Award
75
53
29
8
8
9
-
182
212
-14%
30 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
15 Year National Patrol Service Award
46
17
6
4
6
6
-
85
64
33%
35 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
20 Year National Patrol Service Award
16
7
3
1
4
-
-
31
47
-34%
40 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-100%
25 Year National Patrol Service Award
7
1
3
-
1
2
-
14
17
-18%
45 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
30 Year National Patrol Service Award
2
2
-
-
1
-
-
5
9
-44%
50 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
35 Year National Patrol Service Award
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
7
-71%
TOTAL
8
4
1
18
2
0
0
33
12
175%
40 Year National Patrol Service Award
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
-50%
ASSESSING SERVICE AWARDS
45 Year National Patrol Service Award
-
-
-
-
0
-
-
0
5
-100%
5 Year Assessing Service Certificate
23
2
-
-
-
-
-
25
23
9%
50 Year National Patrol Service Award
3
1
-
-
-
-
-
4
2
100%
10 Year Assessing Service Certificate
3
4
1
2
-
-
-
10
5
100%
275
150
94
15
20
23
0
577
603
-4%
15 Year Assessing Service Certificate
9
4
-
2
0
-
-
15
4
275%
20 Year Assessing Service Certificate
6
2
-
1
-
-
-
9
3
200%
25 Year Long Service Award
58
14
4
12
0
-
-
88
118
-25%
25 Year Assessing Service Certificate
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
3
67%
TOTAL
LONG SERVICE AWARDS (MEMBERSHIP)
30 Year Long Service Award
31
18
-
7
1
4
-
61
42
45%
30 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
3
1
200%
40 Year Long Service Award
17
16
2
6
0
3
-
44
61
-28%
35 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
50 Year Long Service Award
62
12
6
12
1
-
-
93
99
-6%
40 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
2
-50%
60 Year Long Service Award
35
2
2
-
1
2
-
42
48
-13%
45 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
70 Year Long Service Award
7
-
-
1
-
-
-
8
3
167%
50 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
75 Year Long Service Award
4
-
-
1
-
-
-
5
3
67%
TOTAL
49
13
2
6
0
0
0
70
41
71%
80 Year Long Service Award
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
AGE MANAGER SERVICE AWARDS
214
62
14
39
3
9
0
341
374
-9%
5 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
21
-
-
-
-
-
21
17
24%
10 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
3
1
200%
12
23
-
11
-
-
1
47
17
176%
15 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
TOTAL
OFFICIATING SERVICE AWARDS
5 Year Officiating Service Certificate
10 Year Officiating Service Certificate
6
9
-
5
-
-
1
21
9
133%
20 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
15 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
5
-
4
-
-
1
12
5
140%
25 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
100%
20 Year Officiating Service Certificate
3
3
-
1
-
-
1
8
8
0%
30 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
25 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
-
-
1
0
-
-
3
1
200%
35 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
30 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
40 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
35 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
45 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
40 Year Officiating Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
100%
50 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
TOTAL
0
25
0
0
0
0
0
25
18
39%
609
308
118
102
25
32
4
1198
1179
39%
45 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
50 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0%
26
40
0
22
0
0
4
92
40
130%
TOTAL
116
GR AND TOTAL
117
S EC TION 07
SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES
NATIONAL
NEW SOUTH WALES
12 NATIONAL, STATE AND TERRITORY CENTRES, SLSA SUBSIDIARIES, FOUNDATION
129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 32 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES
313 clubs
Port Macquarie SLSC
Whale Beach SLSC
South Coast Branch—RWC
17 branches
Queenscliff SLSC
Windang SLSC
Surf Life Saving NSW State Duty Officers
91 support operations groups
Red Rock—Corindi SLSC
Wollongong City SLSC
Surf Rescue 30
69 Australian Lifeguard Service operations
Redhead SLSC
Woolgoolga SLSC
Surf Rescue 40
502 SLS entities/groups
Salt SLSC
Woonona SLSC
Surf Rescue 50
Sandon Point SLSC
Yamba SLSC
Sydney Branch—Duty Officers
Sawtell SLSC
11 BR ANCHES
Sydney Branch—Night Operations
Scarborough—Wombarra SLSC
Central Coast Branch
Sydney Branch—RWC service
129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 32 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES
Shellharbour SLSC
Far North Coast Branch
Surf Life Saving NSW SurfCom Team
129 CLUBS
MacMasters Beach SLSC
Shelly Beach SLSC
Far South Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—CISM TIPS
Manly LSC
Shoalhaven Heads SLSC
Hunter Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—Duty Officers
Illawarra Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—RWC Service
Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service—
Northern Region
NEW SOUTH WALES
Austinmer SLSC
Collaroy SLSC
Coogee SLSC
Avalon Beach SLSC
Cooks Hill SLSC
Maroubra SLSC
Soldiers Beach SLSC
Avoca Beach SLSC
Copacabana SLSC
Merewether SLSC
South Curl Curl SLSC
Lower North Coast Branch
Mid North Coast Branch
Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC
Corrimal SLSC
Minnie Water—Wooli SLSC
South Maroubra SLSC
Batemans Bay SLSC
Cronulla SLSC
Mollymook SLSC
South Narrabeen SLSC
North Coast Branch
South Coast Branch
Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service—
Southern Region
Bellambi SLSC
Crowdy Head SLSC
Mona Vale SLSC
South West Rocks SLSC
Bellinger Valley—North Beach SLSC
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Moruya SLSC
Stockton SLSC
Sydney Branch
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Bermagui SLSC
Dee Why SLSC
Nambucca Heads SLSC
Sussex Inlet SLSC
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch
Ballina Shire Council
32 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Bega Valley Shire Council
Bilgola Beach SLSC
Dixon Park SLSC
Narooma SLSC
Swansea Belmont SLSC
Birubi Point SLSC
Elouera SLSC
Narrabeen SLSC
Tacking Point SLSC
Central Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Bellingen Shire Council
Central Coast Branch—RWC Group
Byron Shire Council
Blackhead SLSC
Era SLSC
Newcastle SLSC
Tamarama SLSC
Bondi SBLSC
Evans Head—Casino SLSC
Newport SLSC
Taree—Old Bar SLSC
Far North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Cape Byron Trust
Nobbys SLSC
Tathra SLSC
Far North Coast Branch—RWC
Clarence Valley Council
Far South Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Great Lakes Council
Bronte SLSC
Fairy Meadow SLSC
Broulee Surfers SLSC
Fingal Beach SLSC
North Avoca SLSC
Tea Gardens—Hawks Nest SLSC
Brunswick SLSC
Fingal Rovers SLSC
North Bondi SLSC
Terrigal SLSC
Far South Coast Branch—RWC
Greater Taree City Council
Hunter—Support Operations Newcastle
Kempsey Shire Council
Bulli SLSC
Forster SLSC
North Cronulla SLSC
The Entrance SLSC
Bungan Beach SLSC
Freshwater SLSC
North Curl Curl SLSC
The Lakes SLSC
Hunter—Support Operations Port Stephens
Magenta Lifeguard Service
North Entrance SLSC
Thirroul SLSC
Hunter Branch Duty Officers
Munmorah State Conservation Area
Illawarra Branch Duty Officers
Nambucca Shire Council
Burning Palms SLSC
Garie SLSC
Byron Bay SLSC
Gerringong SLSC
North Narrabeen SLSC
Toowoon Bay SLSC
Cabarita Beach SLSC
Hat Head SLSC
North Palm Beach SLSC
Towradgi SLSC
Illawarra Branch RWC Team
Parramatta City Council
Lower North Coast Branch Duty Officers
Pittwater Council
Camden Haven SLSC
Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC
North Steyne SLSC
Umina SLSC
Cape Hawke SLSC
Kempsey—Crescent Head SLSC
North Wollongong SLSC
Urunga SLSC
Lower North Coast RWC
Port Stephens Council
Mid North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Richmond Valley Council
Catherine Hill Bay SLSC
Kiama SLSC
Nowra Culburra SLSC
Wamberal SLSC
Caves Beach SLSC
Kiama Downs SLSC
Ocean Beach SLSC
Wanda SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch—RWC
Royal National Park Sydney
Clovelly SLSC
Killcare SLSC
Pacific Palms SLSC
Warilla—Barrack Point SLSC
North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Salt Lifeguard Service
North Coast Branch RWC
Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Tweed Shire Council
Coalcliff SLSC
Lennox Head—Alstonville SLSC
Palm Beach SLSC
Warriewood SLSC
Coffs Harbour SLSC
Long Reef SLSC
Pambula SLSC
Wauchope—Bonny Hills SLSC
Coledale SLSC
Macksville—Scotts Head SLSC
Port Kembla SLSC
120
121
SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES
QUEENSLAND
VICTORIA
59 CLUBS, 6 BRANCHES, 12 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES
57 CLUBS, 20 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 14 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES
59 CLUBS
Moore Park SLSC
Gold Coast Duty Officers
57 CLUBS
Mount Martha LSC
Marine Rescue—Hastings
Agnes Water SLSC
Mudjimba SLSC
Gold Coast JRB Service
Altona LSC
Ocean Grove SLSC
Marine Rescue—Mallacoota
Alexandra Headland SLSC
Nobbys Beach SLSC
Gold Coast Surfcom
Anglesea SLSC
Point Leo SLSC
Marine Rescue—Mornington
Arcadian SLSC
Noosa Heads SLSC
SLSQ RWC—Gold Coast
Apollo Bay SLSC
Point Lonsdale SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Campbell
Ayr SLSC
North Burleigh SLSC
SLSQ RWC—Sunshine Coast
Aspendale LSC
Port Campbell SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Fairy
Bilinga SLSC
North Kirra SLSC
Sunshine Coast Duty Officers
Bancoora SLSC
Port Fairy SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Melbourne
Bowen SLSC
Northcliffe SLSC
Sunshine Coast JRB Service
Barwon Heads 13th Beach SLSC
Port Melbourne LSC
Marine Rescue—Portland
Bribie Island SLSC
Pacific SLSC
Sunshine Coast Surfcom
Beaumaris LSC
Portland SLSC
Marine Rescue—Waratah
Broadbeach SLSC
Palm Beach SLSC
Black Rock LSC
Portsea SLSC
Marine Rescue—Woodside
Bundaberg SLSC
Peregian Beach SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service—
Gold Coast
Bonbeach LSC
Rosebud & McCrae LSC
Mt Martha RWC Service
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Point Lookout SLSC
Brighton LSC
Sandridge LSC
Northern Port Phillip RWC Service
Cairns SLSC
Port Douglas SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service—
Sunshine Coast
Cape Paterson SLSC
Sandringham LSC
Seaspray RWC Service
Coochiemudlo Island SLSC
Rainbow Bay SLSC
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Carrum SLSC
Seaford LSC
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad
Coolangatta SLSC
Rainbow Beach SLSC
Brisbane City Council
Chelsea Longbeach SLSC
Seaspray SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter—Geelong
Coolum Beach SLSC
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC
Bundaberg Regional Council
Dromana Bay LSC
Sorrento SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter—Melbourne
Currumbin SLSC
Sarina SLSC
Burdekin Shire Council
Edithvale LSC
South Melbourne LSC
14 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Dicky Beach SLSC
Southport SLSC
Cairns Regional Council
Elwood LSC
St Kilda LSC
Bass Coast Shire Council
Eimeo SLSC
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Fairhaven SLSC
Torquay SLSC
Borough of Queenscliffe
Elliott Heads SLSC
Surfers Paradise SLSC
City Parklands Transition Services
Frankston LSC
Venus Bay SLSC
City of Greater Geelong
Ellis Beach SLSC
Tallebudgera SLSC
Douglas Shire Council
Gunnamatta SLSC
Waratah Beach SLSC
City of Warrnambool
Emu Park SLSC
Tannum Sands SLSC
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Half Moon Bay SLSC
Warrnambool SLSC
Colac Otway Shire Council
Etty Bay SLSC
Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC
Gladstone Regional Council
Hampton LSC
Williamstown Swimming and LSC
East Gippsland Shire Council
Forrest Beach SLSC
Tugun SLSC
Gold Coast City Council
Inverloch SLSC
Wonthaggi LSC
Glenelg Shire Council
Hervey Bay SLSC
Tweed Heads Coolangatta SLSC
Gympie Regional Council
Jan Juc SLSC
Woodside Beach SLSC
Mildura Council
Kawana Waters SLSC
Yeppoon SLSC
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Kennett River SLSC
Woolamai Beach SLSC
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Kirra SLSC
6 BR ANCHES
Livingstone Shire Council
SLS Lakes Entrance
Wye River SLSC
Moyne Shire Council
Kurrawa SLSC
North Barrier Branch
Mackay Regional Council
Lorne SLSC
20 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Parks Victoria
Mackay SLSC
North Queensland Branch
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Mallacoota SLSC
Bass RWC Service
South Gippsland Shire Council
Marcoola SLSC
Point Danger Branch
Noosa Shire Council
Mentone LSC
Bellarine RWC Service
Surf Coast Shire Council
Maroochydore SLSC
South Coast Branch
Redland City Council
Mildura LSC
Central Port Phillip RWC Service
Wellington Shire Council
Mermaid Beach SLSC
Sunshine Coast Branch
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Mordialloc LSC
Frankston RWC Service
Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC
Wide Bay Capricorn Branch
Townsville City Council
Mornington LSC
LSV Comms
Miami Beach SLSC
12 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Whitsunday Regional Council
Mission Beach SLSC
Brisbane Lifesaving Service
Mooloolaba SLSC
Cairns Offshore Rescue Boat Service
122
123
SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
30 CLUBS, 12 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 9 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES
21 CLUBS, 5 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 2 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES
30 CLUBS
Mullaloo SLSC
Mid-West Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
21 CLUBS
Normanville SLSC
5 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Albany SLSC
North Cottesloe SLSC
Pilbera Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Aldinga Bay SLSC
North Haven SLSC
SLSSA JRB Service
Port Elliot SLSC
SLSSA RWC Service
Binningup SLSC
Port Bouvard SLSC
SurfCom
Brighton SLSC
Broome SLSC
Port Walcott SLSC (established in May 2015)
SLSWA Emergency Response Beacons
Chiton Rocks SLSC
Port Noarlunga SLSC
SLSSA State Duty Officers
Busselton SLSC
Quinns Mindarie SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter
Christies Beach SLSC
Robe SLSS
SLSSA SurfCom
Champion Bay SLSC
Scarboro SLSC
SLSWA Duty Officers
Elizabeth LSC
Seacliff SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
City of Bunbury SLSC
Secret Harbour SLSC
9 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Glenelg SLSC
Semaphore SLSC
2 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
City of Perth SLSC
Smiths Beach SLSC
City of Albany
Goolwa Surf Life Saving Service
Somerton SLSC
Alexandria Council
Coogee Beach SLSC
Sorrento SLSC
City of Greater Geraldton
Grange SLSC
South Port SLSC
Holdfast Bay City
West Beach SLSC
Whyalla SLSC
Cottesloe SLSC
Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC
City of Joondalup
Henley SLSC
Dalyellup Beach SLSC
Trigg Island SLSC
Yanchep SLSC
City of Rockingham (including Department of Parks
and Wildlife—Penguin Island)
Moana SLSC
Denmark SLSC
Dongara-Denison SLSC
12 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
City of Wanneroo
Esperance-Goldfields SLSC
Goldfields Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Rottnest Island Authority
Floreat SLSC
Great Southern Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
City of Busselton
14 CLUBS, 9 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 1 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Fremantle SLSC
South West Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Town of Cambridge
14 CLUBS
Launceston LSC
Kingborough Volunteer Marine Rescue
Geraldton SLSC
Peel Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Town of Cottesloe
Bicheno SLSC
Penguin SLSC
Tamar Sea Rescue
Mandurah SLSC
South Metro Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Boat Harbour SLSC
Port Sorell SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas JRB Service
Margaret River SLSC
North Metro Lifesaver Jetski Rescue
Bridport SLSC
Scamander SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas RWC Service
Burnie SLSC
Somerset SLSC
Southern Marine Rescue and Training
Carlton Park SLSC
Ulverstone SLSC
Ulverstone Volunteer Marine Rescue
Clifton Beach SLSC
9 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Wynyard Volunteer Marine Rescue
Devonport SLSC
Dodges Ferry Sea Rescue
1 LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Kingston Beach SLSC
Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue
Clarence City Council
NORTHERN TERRITORY
3 CLUBS, 1 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUP, 3 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES
4 CLUBS
1 SUPPORT OPER ATION
3 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Darwin SLSC
Westpac Offshore Rescue Boat Service
Darwin City Council
Gove Peninsula SLSC
Darwin Waterfront Corporation
Mindil Beach SLSC
Australian Lifeguard Services NT
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TASMANIA
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
LI F E S AV I N G
Blackspot An area with a high
concentration of coastal/ocean incidents
and a high probability/risk of ongoing
reccurrence.
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 2 nautical miles offshore
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.
Preventative action Where intervention
by a lifesaving resource prevents 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.
Lifesaving service A service that exists
to provide aquatic safety services to the
public.
SurfCom SLS radio communications
centre which assists in managing the
communications of lifesaving operations
and data collection.
Patrolled location A location supervised
constantly or periodically by a lifesaving
service.
Total service plan An assessment of
current and future lifesaving resources,
national blackspots, hotspots and trends.
CO M M O N AC R O N Y M S
ACNC Australian Charities and Not-ForProfit 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
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 The Surf Life Saving Foundation
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd
789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018 Australia
Locked Bag 1010, Rosebery NSW 2018
Ph: +61 (0) 2 9215 8000 | Fax: +61 (0) 2 9215 8180
Web: sls.com.au | Email: [email protected]
ABN: 67 449 738 159 | ACN: 003 147 180
Limited additional copies of this annual report are
available upon request from SLSA. This report is also
available online at sls.com.au
Editor: Elyce Behrsin, Helen Bateman
Design: Tom Parsons
Images: Rob Palmer, Brigid Arnott, Harvpix
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S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A HI G HLI G HT S
2 014 –15
12,690
FIRST AID TREATMENTS
1,255,090
PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS
63,055
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
MEMBERS
7,476
1,035
MEDALLIONS
MISSIONS
15,000
OVER 1,200 HOURS OF FLYING
1,217,180
PAGE VIEWS ON
BEACHSAFE SITE
DURING FINALS DAY AT THE AUSSIES
AUSSIES
COMPETITORS
$21.3 MILLION
POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SLS ENTITIES