Life Saving

 

About Lifesaving 

Lifesaving is a volunteer community committed to preventing deaths by drowning in coastal waters and is one of the most unique organisations in the world. It offers many rewarding opportunities.

We aim to be fully inclusive and offer something for everyone no matter your age, gender, culture or swimming ability. Such as:

  • Patrolling the beach as a Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate holder.
  • Assisting beach patrols or other services as a holder of an award such as First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation and Radio Operator.
  • Becoming a course trainer, assessor or facilitator
  • Becoming a Surf sports coach, official or team manager.
  • Supporting Junior activities (Nippers) as a coordinator, age manager and water safety officer.
  • Joining a committee to help support the club.
  • Joining our Supporters club and assisting with fundraising.

Patrol Members

At Peregian Beach SLSC, we patrol our beach every Sunday from September to May. Our volunteer lifesavers attend patrols for half a day every 3 to 4 weeks (approx. 10-12 patrols per season).

How to become a Lifesaver

Surf Rescue Certificate

This is for members 13+ years as their first step into volunteer patrol activities. It's also ideal for parents who are not ready to be patrol members but want to help with water safety at Nippers.

  • Minimum age of 13 years 
  • Be able to swim 200 metres of freestyle (timed pool swim) in less than 5 minutes 

If you are interested in finding out more contact: hello@peregiansurfclub.com.au

Bronze Medallion (Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue).

This is the course to do if you want to become a volunteer lifesaver.

  • Minimum age of 15 years 
  • Be able to swim 400 metres of freestyle (timed pool swim) in less than 9 minutes 
  • By the end of the course you must be able to complete a 200m run-swim-run within 5 minutes

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