
major national partners
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westpac
Westpac has been proudly partnering with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) for more than four decades since the inception of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) in 1973. It is one of the longest corporate community partnerships in Australia.
The WLRHS is a vital extension of SLSA’s front line services operating in Southern NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA and a rescue boat in the NT. The national operation also incorporates the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Northern NSW and Tasmanian Services.
Over 300 rescue professionals and volunteers make up the national operation, which has 15 helicopters and one rescue boat across 13 bases. During summer, the Service covers over 84% of the Australian population and to date, the WLRHS has performed more than 100,000 missions across Australia, with no one ever having to pay to be rescued.
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DHL
As a Major National Partner of Surf Life Saving Australia, DHL has been helping Surf Lifesavers deliver safer beaches since 2003. DHL is the global market leader in the logistics and transportation industry and shares many core values with Surf Life Saving Australia including speed, passion and a can-do attitude.
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Isuzu Ute
Isuzu UTE Australia, home to the award-winning Isuzu D-MAX Ute and 7-seat MU-X SUV, is taking their safety-centric approach to a whole new level, as a Major National Partner and the Official Automotive Supplier of Surf Life Saving Australia.
At the heart of every Isuzu vehicle lies over 100 years of automotive experience and the tried and tested tough truck DNA — making them the pragmatic choice for SLSA with its proven reputation for durability and reliability. Providing our lifesavers across the country with a fleet of D-MAX and MU-X’s, Isuzu UTE Australia is proud to support SLSA’s mission and commitment to keeping our beaches safe.
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Qantas
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, is proud to be embarking on a monumental new partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia to promote water safety ahead of summer and support their mission to achieve zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
At the heart of the partnership is a new online training tool called the Beach Passport. Launching in time for the peak summer holiday period, Beach Passport provides the public with basic water safety knowledge. It will be free and available to every Australian citizen and visitor.
The partnership builds on more than seven years of support from the Flying Kangaroo to Surf Life Saving through its ‘Side-by-Side’ employee grants program.
major state partners
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Infront surfcraft
Infront Surfcraft is now one of the dominant players in the surfcraft manufacturing industry, based in the Sutherland Shire, NSW. Infront Surfcraft has grown into a well-established and highly-respected company within the Surf Lifesaving environment, producing competitive and quality craft to suit every style of paddler and skill level.
Their aim is to provide a range of boards that are fast, stable, robust whilst offering exceptional customer service and value for money. So, if you’re a beginner or advanced paddler, Infront Surfcraft will make sure you get the exact board you’re looking for. Knowing what surfcraft you should get is crucial to having an enjoyable and successful paddling experience — regardless of skill. -
Office for recreation, sport and racing (ORSR)
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) plays an important role in ensuring all South Australians have the opportunity to participate by supporting sport and recreation organisations to be sustainable, ensuring that high quality facilities and playing grounds are available, and making certain that our elite athletes are given every chance to succeed and inspire.
Being active is an intrinsic part of our culture and contributes greatly to our reputation as healthy, happy people. Not only do we undertake sport and active recreation for enjoyment, research has shown that regular participation has benefits for individuals, their communities and the state, in terms of social, health and economic outcomes.
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SAFECOM
Every year, thousands of emergency services workers and volunteers attend incidents throughout the State - putting out fires, rescuing people, conducting searches, freeing people from trapped cars, helping contain chemical spills, dealing with storm damage and much more.
It is our job to ensure that volunteers and employees within the fire and emergency services sector are provided with the resources and support they need to carry out this vital work.
The South Australian fire and emergency service organisations SAFECOM works with are the Country Fire Service, Metropolitan Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service. -
Freemasons
Freemasons are ordinary Australians who care for our community and believe that a shared set of values helps make better people.
There is a reason why your grandfather, father or uncle was a member and why there are tens of thousands of members in Australia today. Freemasonry holds many rich traditions dating back centuries, together with a moral code. It is still relevant today, as being a good bloke never goes out of fashion.
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West Beach Parks
The Surf Life Saving SA State Office, Surf Central, situated within the West Beach Parks precinct, is supported by West Beach Parks through the provision of a rent rebate. The rent rebate enables SLSSA to direct more funds to front line lifesaving services and other educational programs, to keep our beaches and the community safe.
state partners
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sharkskin
SHARKSKIN’s goal is to manufacture the world’s best water sports apparel range and accessories by providing technically superior materials that enable more comfort and warmth, and better performance both above and below the water.
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Badges and medals
Badges And Medals is on a mission to revolutionise the medal industry using their three-step ‘Create, Make, Celebrate’ methodology. In ‘Create’, they draw on their 50 years of experience and world-leading design studio to create medals that get noticed. Through ‘Make’, they combine ethical manufacturing with clear and regular updates, so events know exactly where their order stands. In ‘Celebrate’, they build partnerships that work for everyone, supporting events with custom sustainability programmes and marketing to boost their impact. For more information, visit www.badgesandmedals.com.
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opsys
OpSys exists to bring the best minds in cyber security to meet the challenges of modern business. Organisations ranging in size from 5 to 25,000 employees trust OpSys as their first line of defence against cyber-attacks, with 24/7 x 365 security coverage through its local Security Operations Centre. OpSys prioritises building relationships with its clients, fostering communication to better understand and service the client’s specific needs. Their team is designed to combine deep expertise in cutting edge technology with the logic and imagination to anticipate the most devious of threats.
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