2025 Trainers and Assessors Service Awards

2025 Trainers and Assessors Service Awards

Surf Life Saving SA would like to congratulate and thank the following trainers and assessors who received Service Awards at the 2025 Lifesaving and Education Conference.

Member education plays a critical role in the surf life saving movement, ensuring our surf life savers are qualified and supported throughout their development journey. Thanks to our trainers and assessors across the state, current club members can continue to upskill and gain new qualifications in a variety of lifesaving pathways, while also enabling new members to join the surf life saving ranks and increase our lifesaving capabilities.

TRAINERS SERVICE AWARDS

5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Kirstin Tocker - Glenelg SLSC

• Robert Warne - Glenelg SLSC

• David Forrest - Grange SLSC

• Samuel Ralph - Grange SLSC

• Derek Bawden - Seacliff SLSC

• Michael Jarvis - Semaphore SLSC

10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Julie Moran - Beachport SLSC

• Sarah Schenscher - Glenelg SLSC

• Andrew Kelly - Henley SLSC

• Tim Cavanagh - Henley SLSC

• Verity Remilton - Port Elliot SLSC

• Craig Van Tenac - Brighton SLSC

• Caitlin Stone - Port Noarlunga SLSC

15 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Neil Wilson - Port Noarlunga SLSC

• Anthony Francis - Moana SLSC

20 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Lyndon Mills - South Port SLSC

25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Jeffery Collins - Port Elliot SLSC

35 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Andrew Bedford - Aldinga Bay SLSC

• Sven Molenaar - Aldinga Bay SLSC

• Christine Michelmore - Port Elliot SLSC

ASSESSORS SERVICE AWARDS

10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Graeme Cunningham - West Beach SLSC

• Shayan Gunawardena - West Beach SLSC

15 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Suzanne Macauley - Glenelg SLSC

• Angela Farrier - Moana SLSC

• Kate Perry - Port Noarlunga SLSC

20 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• David Lucas - Brighton SLSC

• Andrew Henry - Henley SLSC

• Jeffery Collins - Port Elliot SLSC

• Lyndon Mills - South Port SLSC

25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Raymond Nussio - Somerton SLSC

30 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• David Candy - Chiton Rocks SLSC

Become a Trainer or Assessor with SLSSA!

Join the Lifesaving Education Team

Are you passionate about surf lifesaving and education?

Have you ever considered sharing your knowledge and experience to help shape the next generation of surf lifesavers?

Now is your chance to take the next step in your surf lifesaving journey by becoming a Trainer or Assessor with Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA)!

Cassie Wilmot, Goolwa SLSC trainer, completed the Assessor Skill Set course last year, which has allowed her to step into the role of an Assessor. “I love training and sharing knowledge. Then, when a rescue occurs, to hear the members say, ‘I used everything I learnt’ and ‘what you taught me helped me save a life’ is incredibly rewarding,” she said.

“During my 10+ years of being a trainer, I’ve found it’s been hard to constantly ask for assessors for my squads. There is definitely a need for more assessors in this space, and I felt I had the experience and knowledge to assess. So, considering the new assessor course changes and updates to the training, plus the time of year it was being offered, I decided it was time to put my hand up for it.

“The course itself was great! There is minimal homework and everything was able to be completed in the allocated face-to-face time, which meant once we committed to those six full days, we didn’t require much more outside the time, which helps in the business of life!”

Why should you consider getting involved in the education space in Surf Life Saving?

Working as a volunteer Trainer or Assessor within SLSSA offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the lifesaving community. By becoming part of our education team, you will be directly involved in developing and delivering the skills and knowledge associated with the different SLS Awards needed to keep our beaches safe.

As a Trainer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make an impact

• Inspire the next generation

• Build valuable skills

• Give back to the community

Becoming a Trainer or an Assessor not only provides personal and professional growth, but it also helps strengthen our lifesaving network. It’s an incredibly fulfilling way to contribute to your community while honing your own skill set.

Off-Season Courses

Surf Life Saving South Australia is now accepting applications for:

• TAESS00029 Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set - for those who are looking to gain the TAE qualifications and become a trainer.

• TAESS0019 Assessor Skill Set - for current Trainers who do not hold the Assessor Skill Set or for teachers who are eligible to train in the RTO space.

For more information about Teachers to Trainers, click HERE

What You Can Expect

• Comprehensive training in both theory and practical components

• Supportive, hands-on learning environment

• Opportunities for networking and ongoing professional development

• A rewarding pathway to advancing your involvement in Surf Life Saving

Key Dates

TAESS00029 Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set Course

• Application Close: Monday 9th June, 12pm

• Online Induction Session: Tuesday 1st July, 6pm - 7pm

• Face-to-Face Sessions: 

  • Days 1 & 2: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, 8:30am - 4:30pm, SLSSA

  • Day 3: Sunday 20th July, 8:30am - 4:30pm, SLSSA

TAESS0019 Assessor Skill Set

• Applications Close: Monday 16th June, 12pm

• Online Induction Session: Tuesday 15th July

• Face-to-Face Sessions:

  • Days 1 & 2: 26th and 27th July, 8:30am - 4:30pm, SLSSA

  • Days 3 & 4: 30th and 31st August, 8:30am - 4:30pm, SLSSA

  • Days 5 & 6: 18th and 19th October, 8:30am - 4:30pm, SLSSA

Applications

If you're ready to take the next step in your surf lifesaving journey and share your knowledge with others, now is the time to get involved!

For more information about the role of a Trainer or Assessor, click HERE.

To apply, submit an application below.

Together, let's continue to make South Australia's beaches safe and welcoming for everyone!

Ingrid Cobiac re-appointed as SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education

Surf Life Saving SA would like to congratulate Ingrid Cobiac (Brighton SLSC) for her re-appointment as the SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education for a two-year term.

This important role provides support to the Chair of Education, Tracey Hare-Boyd - SLSNSW, in the leadership of the national education committee to promote effective decision making. The Deputy Chair will take responsibility for projects which assist and inform the overall strategic development and growth of the SLSA education area to meet SLSA strategic priorities.

This appointment is a credit to Ingrid’s commitment and broad understanding of member education in South Australia, and her dedication to quality and improvement across education and surf life saving at a national level.

In addition to this position, Ingrid is also a Chief Instructor, and Club and State Trainer and Assessor.