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.
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! https://www.internationalwatersafetyday.org/
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. https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/
World Environment Day allows us to appreciate the amazing beaches, coastline and oceans that we swim, surf and relax in. https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/
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. https://worldoceanday.org/
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. https://fortemaustralia.org.au/tafrd-2/