Exposition - Surf Life Saving

Being a surf lifeguard is voluntary, they do not get paid, they need your help, to buy the equipment needed, to save lives. Get involved.

There are a number of simple ways that you, your family and friends, can help out. Think about joining a surf life saving club, get your school involved or simply make a donation. Every little bit of support makes a difference.

Surf lifesavers risk their own lives, to save people. To fully train and equip one lifeguard, it costs around $2,600. This money is well worth it, surf lifesavers are the true hero’s of the surf.

Lifeguards put out red and yellow flags. They do this for a reason. That reason is for your safety. So swim between the flags. At the beach there are a lot of rocks. If you are exploring or fishing, be safe, rocks get slippery and very dangerous. Being sun smart is another tip. If you follow these tips, you will have a fun and enjoyable time at the beach.

So the next time you are swimming, surfing and having a good time at the beach, think about the lifeguards. They are just ordinary people who do extraordinary things.