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2007 confirmed as Year of the Surf Lifesaver

Surf Life Saving Australia has welcomed the Federal Governmentâ„¢s announcement that 2007 will be known as the Year of the Surf Lifesaver, and that funding will be provided to ensure…


IOC recognition for Lifesaving

The ILS Secretary General attended the meetings of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) held in Lausanne (Switzerland) from 14 to 20 May….


ILS meets International Signage Organisation

Rick Wright, Chair of the ILS Rescue and Education Commission reported that the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) Working Group on Signage approved a large number of the ILS General Water…


Lifeguards receive Russell Medal

The Russell Medal is awarded to a young person who carried out the most outstanding resuscitation or attempted rescue throughout the Commonwealth.