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| Abbreviation | SLSA |
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| Formation | 18 October 1907 |
| Headquarters | Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW |
Region served | Australia |
Membership | 181,603 |
President | John Baker ESM |
Key people | Adam Weir (CEO) |
| Subsidiaries | Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service |
| Affiliations | Australian Water Safety Council International Life Saving Federation |
Staff | 43 (2017)[1] |
| Website | sls |
Formerly called | Surf Life Saving Association of Australia |
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is an Australian not-for-profit community organisation that promotes water safety and provides surf rescue services.
SLSA strives to create a safe environment on Australia's beaches and coastline through patrols, education and training, public safety campaigns and the promotion of health and fitness. As of 30 June 2020[update] the organisation had 181,603 members with 314 affiliated surf life saving clubs.[2] The majority of its services are provided by volunteer surf lifesavers, that provided 1.26 million hours of service, rescued 7,731 people, performed 1,609,184 preventative actions and provided 68,766 first aid treatments during 2019/20.[3] In 1973, the organisation established the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service that, during 2016/17, delivered 850 rescue missions via helicopter.[3]
Surf Life Saving Australia also operates Australia's largest lifeguard service, contracting to local government and other coastal land managers. Additional income is sourced through community donations, fundraising and corporate sponsorship. SLSA is a foundation member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS).[4]
- ^ "Annual Report" (website). Surf Life Saving Australia. 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2017-18". Surf Life Saving. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2017-18". Surf Life Saving. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "President & CEO's Report - Surf Life Saving". Surf Life Saving. Retrieved 4 December 2017.