Rescue 2006 successful
In his final speech, the ILS President Mr. Alan Whelpton AM labelled the event as the ‘best ever’ Rescue Series thanks to all the lifesavers and lifeguards who have travelled…
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2006 Aussies Set To Be Huge
More than 8,000 entries have been received for this yearâ„¢s NRMA Insurance Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, breaking all previous records. 8,220 surf lifesavers had entered by the time entries…
Lifeguarding Experts Closer to National Guidelines
The American Red Cross, YMCA of the USA and the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) have announced their plan to move forward with establishing minimum guidelines for lifeguards in controlled…
Lessons in Emotional First Aid
The bronzed bravado of the Australian lifesaver is disguising the severe trauma that goes with witnessing people fighting for – and sometimes losing – their lives. Rescuers as young as…
Record Number to Reduce Coastal Drowning
A record number of trained surf lifesavers have been patrolling beaches this summer, in a concerted effort to keep the Australian beaches safe and reduce coastal drowning and injury, according…