Surf Life Saving Sydney respects and acknowledges the traditional custodians across all the lands on which we live, work and patrol, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Background Image credit: 'Eora Dreaming' depicts the community of the fifteen Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Sydney, stretching from North Bondi south to Burning Palms in the Royal National Park - Artist 'Billy Reynolds', proud Dharawal and Yuin man.
Gone Fishing Weekend is all about celebrating the joys of fishing and the numerous benefits it brings. It’s also a chance to share our love for Australia’s stunning and pristine environments and highlight the safety risks of rock fishing along our coastline. So get outdoors and experience the wonders of rock fishing safely.
The first day of summer is now observed to encourage Australians to make water safety a priority. Join us in highlighting the critical importance of water safety and promote key safety messages and information to help reduce drowning deaths and injuries across the country.
International Volunteer Day highlights the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and create positive change. To all our Surf Life Savers, this day is an opportunity to celebrate your remarkable contributions and acknowledge the profound impact you have nationwide.
Red & Yellow Day is a nationwide celebration to recognise the thousands of Surf Life Saving volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our beaches safe. Now it’s our turn to show they can count on us, by simply wearing the colours on Red & Yellow Day.
The surf lifesaving community honours the lifesavers and lifeguards who gave the ultimate sacrifice in their efforts to save others. We ask everyone to take a minute to honour, reflect, and remember the selfless acts of heroism on our beaches that sadly led to tragedy
International Water Safety Day is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water. May 15th is a day to spread drowning awareness and water safety education by any means possible. Let's vow to change that!
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This special event highlights the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go. Thanks to all our awesome Surf Life Savers for all you do each year.
World Environment Day allows us to appreciate the amazing beaches, coastline and oceans that we swim, surf and relax in.
World Oceans Day is marked to raise awareness of the crucial role marine environments play in our lives, including our amazing beaches, waterways and coastline. Keep an eye out for rips, currents and tides, and remember every creature at the beach has it’s place.
Thank a First Responder Day encourages the community to give thanks for the incredible work first responders do and the families that support them and acknowledge the wellbeing and mental impact of their roles. To our Surf Life Savers, we say Thank You today and every day.