Bronze Medallion (New Zealand and Australia)

The Bronze Medallion, signifying a qualified lifesaver, has been a lifesaving standard award of The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia for over one hundred years. It was developed in England in 1892. It has evolved over the years to accommodate the environmental conditions of Australia. [1]

In New Zealand and Australia one must gain a Bronze Medallion to become a qualified Life Saver.[2]

  1. ^ "The Bronze Medallion & Lifesaving Story" (PDF). J.R. McClelland. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Bronze Medallion". Royal Life Saving Society Australia. Retrieved 1 February 2014.