SAVING LIVES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOR 100 YEARS.

Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) is one of the state’s most iconic and highly trusted volunteer organisations, working tirelessly on the frontline, and behind the scenes, of coastal and in-land water safety.

SAVING LIVES ACROSS SA BEACHES AND WATERWAYS

Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) brings together over 9,000 members across 23 clubs, who volunteer more than 80,000 hours each year to protect locals and visitors along the state’s coastline. From Whyalla to Beachport, lifesavers patrol every weekend and public holiday between October and April.

But SLSSA is more than red and yellow flags on the beach. It delivers surf sports, vital training and water safety education across metro, regional and rural communities, while providing a place of belonging and connection. By taking a holistic approach to safety and community, SLSSA is building stronger, more inclusive communities and safer beaches and waterways for everyone.

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Surf life saving is for everyone - welcoming all ages, identities, backgrounds, and abilities -with opportunities on and off the beach, from patrolling to sport, youth programs, education, club administration and more.

COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS

Surf Life Saving SA offers a range of beach and inland water safety programs designed to ensure that all community members have the chance to be educated in a way that is suited to their needs.

COMMERCIAL TRAINING & EDUCATION

Learn a skill that could save a life - on and off the beach. Surf Life Saving SA has been providing a range of lifesaving and first aid courses to organisations, individuals and the community for over thirty years.

IN SEASON 2024/25

OVER 8,000 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED:

91,957

170

Patrol hours

RESCUES

7,000

832

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

FIRST AID TREATMENTS

beach and water safety resources

  • Algal Bloom

    Visit our dedicated webpage outlining the algal bloom, what we’re doing, and any impacts on SLSSA services, activities and programs. This page will be updated regularly as we continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly.

    learn more

  • beachsafe app

    Beachsafe is brought to you by Surf Life Saving Australia. It includes current information and conditions for every beach in Australia. It shows patrol services, hazards and facilities as well as weather, swell and tide details.

    visit beachsafe

  • Safety Tips

    We want all South Australians and visitors to have the opportunity to enjoy our beaches and waterways safely year-round. We have an extensive library of multi-lingual resources on various beach safety topics.

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OUR PARTNERS

Our valued partners help us deliver on our vision of zero preventable deaths in South Australian waters, while also enabling us to fulfil our mission of saving lives and building connected, inclusive communities.

A partnership with Surf Life Saving SA reaches all corners of the community, and will position your business alongside one of Australia’s most trusted and iconic community organisations.

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