2009/10 SLSA Annual Report by Matthew Myers

Surf Life

Saving Australia

ANNUAL REPORT

2009-2010

Contents Section 1 – Surf Life Saving Australia – Review of operations

Section 2 – Governance

Section 3 – Financial statements

Section 4 – Awards and honours

108

Section 5 – Sport results

122

Section 6 – Statistical summaries

140

Section 7 – Surf Life Saving entities

162

Section 8 – Glossary of terms

167

Australian for life

Surf Life Saving Australia 2009-10 overview

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Lifesaving

Sport

Development

Viability and Reputation

Strategic Development

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service

Highlights Our key drivers:

• • • • •

Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. Building smart, effective ICT systems. Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs. • Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation. • Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan.

Our key successes in 2009/10:

• We performed 11,912 rescues, 53,799 first aid treatments and 658,397 preventative actions. • We increased total membership numbers by 2% to over 153,000. • We released the 33rd Edition of the Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual. • We expanded public safety campaigns targeted at rip currents, rock fishing, blackspots and international tourists and migrants. • We increased competitor entries into the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Coolangatta Gold and the Australian Pool Rescue Championships. • We had surf lifesaving recognised as a Tier One sport by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). • We commenced a talent identification program with Australian Canoeing and the ASC to develop SLS members in the sport of sprint kayaking. • We adopted a National Research Agenda, appointed a National Research Manager and formed a Research Advisory Committee. • We commenced a revolutionary ICT project to improve the ICT systems used by the entire SLS movement. • We reached an in-principle agreement to integrate the fundraising capacities of all national and state and territory SLS entities.

Our priorities in 2010/11:

• Continued focus on key strategic ‘drivers’. • Development of a new Strategic Plan for the SLS movement. • Continued implementation the findings of the Organisational Effectiveness Review/Continuous Improvement Plan. • Launching the new SLS brand. • Completion and release of the ‘Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’. • Implement research activities in the areas of rip current safety interventions, social capital of SLS, surf sport injury prevention and rock fishing safety. • Rolling out phase two of the ICT Project, and continuing to educate our members about the new IT system. • Further enhancements to SLSA’s Licensing and Retail Program, including the launch of the new range of SLS branded sunscreen. • Successfully relocate SLSA to our new offices and refurbish ‘Surf House’ at Bondi Beach.

2009

2010

3-4 July

BOLS meeting; BOSS meeting

16-17 Jan

KNG Series Round 1-2

16-26 July

2009 World Games, Taiwan

24-25 Jan

2010 Interstate Championships

11 Aug

NRHRS Board meeting/AGM

5-6 Feb

BOLS meeting

15-16 Aug

AC meeting

6-7 Feb

KNG Series Round 3-4

20 Aug

SRHRS Board meeting; FACC meeting

13-14 Feb

AC workshop

17-18 Feb

BOM meeting

27 -30 Aug

SLSA Leaders Conference

17-19 Feb

7 Sep

BOM meeting

1st International Rip Currents Symposium

25-27 Sept

ILS Board meeting, Spain

21 Feb

KNG Series Round 5

15 Oct

SRHRS Board meeting; FACC meeting

4 Mar

SRHRS Board meeting; FACC meeting

18 Oct

nib Coolangatta Gold 2009

13 Mar

Rescue 2012 Board meeting

19 Oct

NRHRS Board meeting

14 Mar

AC meeting

23 Oct

SLSA AGM; Rescue 2012 Board meeting

16-21 Mar

2010 Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

24-25 Oct

AC meeting

16-18 Apr

13-14 Nov

BOSS meeting

2010 Australian IRB Championships

14-15 Nov

BOD meeting

29 Apr

24-25 Nov

BOLSM meeting

National Research Committee meeting

25-26 Nov

BOM meeting

30 Apr

SRHRS Board meeting; FACC meeting

28-29 Nov

BOLS meeting

1-2 May

BOD meeting

5-6 Dec

2009-10 KNG Series Trial

6 Dec

ILS Asia Pacific Meeting, Sydney

4 May

BOSS teleconference

7 Dec

SRHRS Board meeting; FACC meeting

12 May

BOLSM meeting

12-14 May

8 Dec

NRHRS Board meeting

2nd Australian Water Safety Conference

26 – 27 Nov

BOM meeting, Sydney

15-16 May

BOLS meeting

9 Dec

NRHRS meeting, Lismore

19-20 May

BOM meeting

5-6 Jun

2010 Australian Pool Rescue Championships

SLSA Administration Conference

15 Jun

FACC teleconference

21 Aug

SLSA Awards of Excellence

18 Jun

SRHRS meeting

23 Aug

SLSA Special General Meeting; Special AC meeting

19-20 Jun

AC meeting

25 June

AC teleconference

17-19 Sept

AC/SLSNZ joint Boards meeting

18-19 Sept

2010-11 KNG Series Trials

2-17 Oct

Rescue 2010, Egypt

29 Oct

SLSA AGM

7 Nov

2010 Coolangatta Gold

1-6 Feb

International Surf Rescue Challenge, NZ

2-10 Apr

2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

2010-2011 20-22 Aug

2009-10 overview Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Key dates

Surf Life Saving Australia

Snapshot 2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

% Change

Revenue – sponsorship & grants ($,000)

16,919

18,308

17,075

-7

Revenue – total consolidated entity ($,000)

27,325

27,691

29,236

Expenditure – total consolidated entity

25,118

27,561

29,066

Number of male members

79,245

85,004

86,152

Number of female members

60,947

65,314

67,474

140,192

150,318

153,626

Patrolling members

39,994

43,090

43,836

Number of junior members (Nippers)

52,313

56,338

58,632

306

Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd

(1)

FTE employees – parent entity (i.e.SLSA)

Surf Life Saving in Australia Membership

Total membership

Number of surf life saving clubs

Lifesaving Coastal drowning deaths(2) Rescues performed by surf lifesavers Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards(3) First aid administered by surf lifesavers First aid administered by ALS lifeguards

(3)

Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards

(3)

-13

12,541

10,621

9,420

-11

1,101

2,564

2,492

-3

21,407

21,844

35,416

5,696

12,772

18,383

235,612

208,865

227,963

211,317

454,090

430,434

-5

94,717

100,401

89,702

-11

46%

65%

32%

-51

Education Total SLSA awards % of junior members receiving SLSA awards Total qualifications

6,448

9,614

9,120

-5

Number of Cert II (Public Safety) qualifications issued (formerly Bronze Medallion)

6,387

9,479

9,038

-5

79,973

120,104

124,231

Total units of competency

2008-09

2009-10

% Change

5,732

5,563

8,151

Number of competitors at Coolangatta Gold

338

407

543

Number of competitors at Australian IRB Championships

517

576

492

-15

Number of competitors at Australian Pool Rescue Championships

176

146

230

115

116

Sport Number of competitors at Australian Surf Life Saving and Masters Championships

National High Performance Squad nominations Number of accredited officials

2,790

2,718

2,615

-4

Number of accredited coaches

1,141

1,884

1,987

Number of Guardians of the Surf

14,109

16,066

17,874

Number of national donors

19,589

18,921

22,483

2009-10 overview Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2007-08

Community

(1) Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue services (2) Source: National Coastal Safety Report (3) Refers to services provided by Australian Lifeguard Services

Who we are Our profile

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s major water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. We are the largest volunteer organisation of our kind in the country. Our core activities are: • Coastal safety and lifesaving (see page 24) • Fitness and sport (see page 32) • Member and organisational development (see page 40).

Our history

Australia’s first volunteer surf life saving clubs appeared on Sydney’s ocean beaches in 1907. By-laws which had banned bathing in daylight hours since the 1830s were gradually repealed between 1902 and 1905, in response to the increasing popularity of surf-bathing, and a growing conviction that bathing in appropriate clothing was not an immoral act. The impact these changes had on local beach culture was dramatic: beachgoers entered the surf in rapidly escalating numbers. The surf was new to most surf-bathers and many could not swim, so with its increasing popularity came more drowning and consequent attempts at rescue. By the summer of 1906-07, the population of Sydney was obsessed with the question of the safety of the surf. It was in this environment that surf life saving clubs first emerged, their regular patrols a welcome relief to local authorities and nervous bathers alike. On 18 October 1907, representatives from these clubs, together with members of other interested groups, met to form the Surf Bathing Association of New South Wales, the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia.

Our vision

To provide great beach experiences.

Our mission

To provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia.

Our driving forces

To save lives in the water. To promote a healthy, inclusive, clean, family lifestyle.

How we fulfil our mission

Our total membership of more than 153,000 is spread across 306 affiliated surf life saving clubs (see page 164), and more than 60 ‘support operations’ – (motorised units of RWCs, RIBs, JRBs and ORBs – see glossary). Of our 153,000 members, around 43,800 actively patrol our beaches and 58,000 are ‘nippers’

(junior surf lifesavers aged from 5 to 13). The majority of our services are provided by surf lifesavers who complete surf patrols in their own time – usually a half-day patrol every three to four weeks during the surf swimming season. We also operate the country’s largest lifeguard service, contracting to local government and other coastal land managers. In the 2009-10 season, our volunteer patrol members were involved in 9,420 rescues, while our paid lifeguards performed an additional 2,492 rescues.

Our stakeholders

It is estimated there are more than 100 million beach visitations each year, making Australia’s beaches and coastline the country’s largest and most popular playground. Our principal stakeholders are therefore those who use the Australian coastline, and those who are directly or indirectly impacted by our actions. We engage with our stakeholders in order to further our goal of saving lives in the water. Within this group, we have direct relationships with a number of stakeholders – our members, our corporate and government partners our supporters and donors and our employees. We also have an indirect relationship with the broader community and it is this group we must influence in order to reduce the rate of coastal drowning deaths.

Who are our stakeholders? Internal • Staff: The nature of our relationship with our staff is described on page 79 • Our “owners”: Our state and territory centres represent our members on the Australian Council. We have regular contact with our owners through board meetings and the other forums outlined in the Boards and Committees section of this report. Corporate Sector • Corporate partners: We rely on a number of corporate partners to fund the majority of our programs, these partnerships are outlined on page 48. Occasionally, we enter the market seeking partners for new properties and programs. Government Sector • Australian Government departments and agencies: We rely on support for many of our programs from the following Australian Government departments and agencies: – Australian Sports Commission – Department of Health and Ageing – Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

• Other levels of government: Our state centres have direct relationships with state governments, while our clubs liaise with their relevant local government. On occasion, SLSA will form a relationship with state and local governments on particular activities, particularly when organising sporting events. • Parliamentarians: In order to strengthen our reputation we engage in proactive advocacy with elected members of parliament, particularly those representing coastal seats. Community • Our members: We have a duty of care to protect our members as they carry out their duties on and off the beach. We are constantly developing and improving our lines of communication with our members through an integrated suite of online platforms. • Potential members: We depend on new recruits to maintain and increase lifesaving services. We don’t have a regular national recruitment campaign targeting new members, and rely on media, informal networks and the efforts of state centres and clubs to attract new members. • Potential donors: The Surf Life Saving Foundation conducts a number of community fundraising campaigns each year, see page 56 for specific information. • Beach-going community: We communicate with the community via a variety of different programs and channels, including public advertising campaigns and the distribution of educational resources.

Funding

We are a charity and rely on our corporate partners and the Australian Government to fund the majority of our activities (see page 48). This income is supplemented with royalties derived from trademark licensing (that is, organisations pay us for the use of our intellectual property, principally the red and yellow cap, flags and patrol uniforms). A small amount is also received from fees for competitions, conferences and the like. SLSA is not an active fundraiser, although from time to time we benefit from unsolicited bequests and donations. Certain subsidiary companies of ours do conduct community fundraising appeals and the details of all of these activities, including costs, are listed in our financial

statements. The Surf Life Saving Foundation (which reports separately) actively conducts fundraising around Australia on behalf of SLSA and our state centres (see page 48 for details), while surf life saving clubs also conduct their own fundraising activities. To support their lifesaving activities our state centres (which also report separately) are engaged in commercial activities such as education, training and the provision of contract lifeguard services to local government and other land managers.

Statutory obligations and oversight

SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). The Surf Life Saving Foundation operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered (see page 48). SLSA and its subsidiaries are also public benevolent institutions under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).

2009-10 overview Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

– Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts – Tourism Australia

Our strategies

The focus of our strategic management plan is to develop the capacity and capability of the Surf Life Saving movement to deliver quality services to meet the growing needs of beach visitors and our members. There are six strategic priorities which we pursue to achieve our mission: • Preventing deaths and injuries in the water. • Delivering our peak body responsibilities. • Leading a strong, viable national organisation. • Building frontline capacity and capability. • Contributing to a healthy nation. • Supporting SLSA’s core objectives via enjoyable and entertaining surf sports.

About this report

This is the annual report of SLSA Ltd. The surf lifesaving movement is made up of almost 450 separate legal entities, ranging from state centres, clubs, branches and support operations. The financial accounts of these entities, whose relationship with SLSA Ltd is further described on page 164, are not consolidated here. However, the activities and achievements of all Australia’s surf lifesavers are consolidated and reported.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of SLSA Ltd. The meeting will be held on Saturday 30 October, 2010, 2010 at Surf Life Saving Australia’s new offices at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.

How we are meeting our targets Our Strategic Management Plan, Saving Lives in the Water 2007-2011 lists our priorities and the strategies and tactics to achieve them. Our achievements against these targets are reported in detail from pages 12 to 55. We have distilled the various strategies into seven key drivers, which, if achieved, will meet many of the goals outlined in our strategic plan. Our key drivers are: • Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. • Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. • Building smart, effective ICT systems. • Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. • Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and program. • Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation. • Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan. The table below provides a ‘bird’s eye’ view of our progress.

Our key drivers

07-08 rating

08-09 rating

09-10 rating

Our targets for 2010-11

Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities

Amber

Amber/Green

Enhancing knowledge/ intelligence creation via research

Amber

Amber/Green

Green

Building smart, effective ICT systems

Amber

Amber/Green

Green

Growing sustainable and diversified revenues

Amber

Amber/Green

‘Owning the beach’ strategies and programs

Amber

Amber/Green

Green

Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation

N/A

Amber

Amber/Green

Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan

N/A

Amber/Green

Green

Colour

Definition

Action

Blue

Satisfactorily completed

Celebrate

Green

Progressing satisfactorily/on track

Continue

Amber

Started but not progressing satisfactorily

Focus

Red

Will not be achieved without intervention

Review

2009-10 overview Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Achieving for life

President's Foreword & Chief Executive Officer's Report 12

President's Foreword It is my pleasure to present the 2009-10 Annual Report of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Ltd. This will be the ninth and final annual report I present as President of this wonderful and uniquely Australian organisation. It has been an extreme honour to head SLSA through a period of unprecedented growth and development and a privilege to be only the fifth elected voluntary President of this highly respected organisation. As a member of a seventh generation Australian family it has been a very satisfying experience to be part of the Surf Life Saving (SLS) movement and give something back to the country I love so dearly and to humanity. This report illustrates the incredible workload of the entire SLS movement of clubs, branches, state centres and the national body, which has developed a focused strategic direction to enable SLS to grow and provide services appropriate for the 21st century. Together with the CEO, Brett Williamson OAM and the directors of SLSA, I commend to you this comprehensive annual report which reflects on another outstanding year for SLS in Australia.

Relevance through achievement

2009-10 has been incredibly demanding on the organisation with numerous national projects underway and considerable energy being absorbed by important strategic and operational initiatives to continue to build national capacity and capability and at the same time, measure organisational performance. Like any business of the size and complexity of SLS, reviews are necessary from time to time to ensure that the organisation is performing as efficiently and effectively as possible. During the past year an Organisational Effectiveness Review was undertaken to further clarify the separation between governance, strategy and management as well as improving the alignment of action across the entire organisation. A number of necessary enhancements and a more contemporary governance and management model have been adopted to meet the organisation’s unprecedented growth rate. In addition to the Organisational Effectiveness Review, the following points stand out as significant achievements during 2009-10, which are reported on in more detail throughout the report: • Volunteers contributed 1.3 million patrol hours. • Total membership grew to over 153,000. • Revision of the SLSA Constitution and Regulations.

• Commencement of the national ICT project. • Acquisition and renovation of new SLSA HQ at Rosebery in Sydney. • Establishment of a SLSA Research Committee. • Development of a new national brand campaign. • In-principle agreement with the states to establish the Surf Life Saving Foundation nationally. • Expansion of helicopter rescue services with additional support from Westpac.

Australian Council

The Australian Council has again contributed considerably to the further strategic development and good governance of SLSA, with outstanding support from very effective staff at national and state offices. May I take this opportunity to particularly thank the CEO Brett Williamson OAM and the directors; John Fitzgerald OAM, Peter George AM, Dave Thompson, Rick Wright OAM, Mike Martin, Ken Bird OAM, Bob Creek, Greg Bird, Bill Jamieson ASFM, Tony Haven and Mark Irwin for their commitment and important contributions throughout 2009-10. In 2009-10 a new Constitution was adopted which will see a significant change to the governance of SLSA going forward. Under the new Constitution the directors appointed by the state centres will constitute the “Council” and the SLSA “Board of Directors” will be made up of the President, State Appointed Directors, three Elected Directors and up to a further two Independent Directors. In 2009-10 David Thompson resigned from his position as Director of Surf Sports and was subsequently employed as the General Manager of Sport. John Fitzgerald OAM will be completing a lengthy term as the Director of Development at the 2010 AGM. I would like to acknowledge the considerable voluntary contribution to SLSA by both these gentlemen and thank them for their personal support and the many achievements they contributed to. We welcomed Rick Wright OAM to the position of Director of Surf Sports.

Organisational sustainability

SLSA adopted a financial management strategy this past year that is aimed at diversification and growth, as well as increased accountability to consolidate the organisation’s long term sustainability and increased capacity. SLSA has managed to continue to work within budget and while many important national projects could not be adequately resourced during 2009-10, important

International activities

SLSA’s contribution to international lifesaving and global drowning prevention continued during 2009-10 with the roll-out of several aid programs, primarily in the Asia Pacific region, thanks to the valued support of the Kevin Weldon AM International Aid Program. Currently, there is some level of SLSA activity or aid being delivered in 25 countries. SLSA has adopted a more coordinated approach to its aid programs through the work undertaken by SLSA General Manager of Strategic Development, Norm Farmer ESM. This will give greater justification and substance to aid provided, and look at the future sustainability of these programs. SLSA has also been selected to host the Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide in 2012, and the 2009-10 period saw a comprehensive plan developed to deliver this event for the ILS.

Our partners and supporters

I take this opportunity to record SLSA’s sincere thanks to all our partners, supporters and donors for their generosity and valued assistance. Without your help, SLS would not be the organisation it is today. Please stay involved. I would also like to thank the Australian Government, as well as the various state and local governments around the country that contributed to vital infrastructure, equipment and support programs. My sincere thanks to the entire Australian community for their support.

The Future

The future of the organisation is, in my opinion, wellplanned and while there will be a need for further change I am confident that the organisation will continue to respond and adapt to meet any challenge. The past year has recorded many achievements to assist the next stage of the strategic revolution of SLS in Australia. The organisation will need to consider important strategic initiatives such as the Australian Sports Academy, better pathways and opportunities for youth, greater service capacity across 365 days per year and to brand and behave like one national organisation to achieve our potential.

Thank you

It has again been my absolute honour and privilege to serve as the Honorary President of this great Australian organisation. One of the great achievements of my life has been to head this organisation and be elected as the fifth President of SLSA, as I reflect at the conclusion of a nine-year term. Like most involved in SLS I am just a volunteer surf lifesaver who has tried to make a difference. While my role has been very demanding of my time and resources, it would not be possible to undertake the role without the support of the Australian Council and the incredible output of the SLSA and state officers and staff who have all been a privilege to work with. The passionate and committed volunteer members of SLS never cease to impress me wherever I have travelled. Congratulations to all our members, clubs, branches, states and the Northern Territory, our subsidiary companies and all those throughout Australia that support SLS. Also a special thank you to all the boards and committees of SLSA for their outstanding and dedicated work during 2009-10. May I take this opportunity to pay a special tribute to the elected directors, John Fitzgerald OAM, Peter George AM, Dave Thompson and Rick Wright OAM and our CEO who have carried the workload of SLSA and the Australian Council efficiently and diligently. It is these people who have provided the leadership and direction to SLSA. My personal thanks to CEO Brett Williamson OAM, for his untiring professional support and commitment to SLS and for his valuable advice and assistance to me as President. It is always a pleasure to work with people you respect and trust. In my time as President I also worked with Greg Nance as CEO, who I also hold in the highest regard. The past nine years have been an incredible journey for both SLSA and for me as President. I have made myself available for the organisation every day for nine years and only one person fully knows the commitments and sacrifices that have been made. May I record my deep appreciation to my wonderful wife Susan for her untiring support of an old surf lifesaver with a passion.

President’s Foreword & CEO’s Report Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

priority projects have been maintained with the financial assistance of the Australian Government, our major partners and supporters. Given that we experienced the most difficult economic period for many years, SLSA has emerged with a pleasing result through effective diversification of revenue and prudent management.

Thank you.

Ron Rankin AM President

CEO's Report This report details the achievements of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Ltd during 2009-10, drawing together information from almost 450 entities within the Surf Life Saving (SLS) movement. The majority of these are separate legal entities and are required to report on their performance elsewhere, however, many of their activities are reported here to provide a single point of reference for the performance of SLS in Australia. SLS has experienced continued growth in 2009-10, with a 2% increase in membership nationally to over 153,000. Significantly, there were growths in male, female and junior memberships, indicating the growing popularity of SLS across all demographics. On the beach, SLS clubs and support operations performed their services with outstanding success, ensuring Australia’s largest and most popular playground – our beaches – remain the safest in the world. SLSA has continued to fulfil its role as the peak body for coastal safety in Australia, contributing to a wide range of government reviews. We have also maintained our standing as a world leader in coastal safety, both through the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and directly with many national lifesaving federations around the world. 2009-10 was also a year of grief for SLS in Australia. In March 2010, Saxon Bird of Queenscliff SLSC tragically passed away while competing at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Saxon was an extremely talented athlete and committed surf lifesaver who represented the very best of what the SLS movement is about. Our thoughts will always remain with Saxon’s family, friends, and the Queenscliff SLSC.

Non-financial performance Performance management

In May 2007, SLSA adopted a strategic management plan – Saving Lives in the Water 2007-11. This plan provides a platform for the strategic development and operational delivery for SLSA and states. Performance management against this plan is critical to ensure that resources are being allocated based on priorities and needs. To assist the Australian Council (AC) and management, a regular reporting cycle has been developed which allows for the monitoring of progress and success, and the early identification of areas that require attention. Following the presentation of the ‘report card’ to the AC in March 2010, a series of ‘key drivers’ were confirmed that, when delivered, will have an enabling effect on many of the strategies identified in the plan. The key drivers are:

• Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. • Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. • Building smart, effective ICT systems. • Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. • Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs. • Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation. • Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan.

Performance against key drivers

Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. In 2009-10, we once again focused on the delivery of the SLSA Total Service Plan, with an overarching strategy to educate all Australians about rip currents and to reinforce the message, “Swim between the Red and Yellow flags”. Two targeted programs focussing on rock fishers and international tourists and migrants have also been developed, while local drowning interventions continued to be funded under the SLSA Black Spot Program. As a member of the Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC), SLSA was a key contributor to the 2010 Australian Water Safety Conference, which provided a unique opportunity to present our latest initiatives on drowning prevention and research to an audience of key water safety stakeholders. SLSA is committed to working in collaboration with other key water safety organisations to ensure the drowning toll decreases.

Enhancing knowledge via research. 2009-10 has seen the adoption of the National Research Agenda by the AC. This has resulted in the creation of a Research Advisory Committee, consisting of a number of esteemed researchers from a range of research disciplines, and the engagement of a National Research Manager. This committee will facilitate the expansion and coordination of SLSA research activities, to underpin SLSA’s philosophy of evidence-based practice and fostering innovation. Towards the end of the financial year, research projects were reaching finalisation with the University of New South Wales and the University of Technology, Sydney.

SLSA’s revolutionary ICT Project, aimed at improving the ICT systems used by SLS members and staff nationally has made significant progress in 200910. In August 2009, $4.4m in funding was gratefully received from the Department of Health and Ageing, contributing significantly to the overall cost of this project. The project has been separated into three sub-phases, with the project due for completion in June 2012. Significantly, Sub-Phase 1 was completed in June 2010.

Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. Following discussions between SLSA, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) and state centre representatives, agreement has been reached to establish a national fundraising foundation. Our retail program was also expanded during the year and we will be launching a new range of SLS branded sunscreen later in 2010. Work on redefining our retail and licensing programs continued.

Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs. To ensure SLSA continues to grow as an organisation, we undertook a major survey of SLS members in 2009-10 to better understand our brand, and how we can better service our membership. The ‘Can Do’ member survey received over 1,000 suggestions and nearly 7,500 votes from members across Australia. The results from the survey were released in 2010 and identified areas in which our members thought we could improve. SLSA is now working to improve our operations and ensure that we respond to the needs of our membership.

Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation. SLSA and state centres continued to provide substantive submissions to all levels of government on a diverse range of topics including coastal safety, emergency services, sport, education, taxation, climate change and intellectual property. Quarterly BeachSafe newsletters were also issued and the annual National Coastal Safety Report was produced to identify trends in coastal drowning deaths.

Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan. SLSA commissioned the Barrington Consulting Group to complete an Organisational Effectiveness Review of SLSA during 2009-10, resulting in some forty recommendations across governance, strategy and management. A Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) was subsequently developed to progress the issues arising from the review. Many key elements of the CIP such as revising the SLSA constitution, regulations and governance policy were advanced considerably during 2009-10.

Financial performance

2008-09 was a difficult year for all organisations around the world as a result of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), and while the Australian economy enjoyed a year of growth during 2009-10, organisations such as SLSA still faced challenges. Despite this, SLSA’s corporate and government support continued to grow, which allowed SLSA to again record a reasonable financial position at the end of the financial year. At 30 June 2010, the parent entity, SLSA Ltd had net assets of $6,645,279 with a current ratio of 1.41, still well above the industry benchmark of 1.00. As reported in the 2008-09 annual report, the board elected to purchase a new building at Rosebery in Sydney during the year. This was made possible due to the financial position of the organisation at the end of 2008-09. This change in SLSA’s holding of assets has been the predominant reason for the reduction in the SLSA current ratio from 2.03 at the end of 2008/09. SLSA will move into the new premises in October 2010.

Community and Corporate Support We have maintained strong relationships with our three major partners Westpac, DHL and Telstra throughout 2009-10. Westpac announced an increase of almost $2 million per year to SLS’s Helicopter Rescue Services to help extend its presence in high risk areas around Australia. Telstra extended its naming rights support of the Telstra Beach to Bush program, which will provide surf safety advice and education to over 40,000 children. And thanks to DHL, every patrolling surf lifesaver in Australia had access to a new uniform. We are extremely grateful for the support of all our corporate supporters. We have also seen a significant growth in the number community donors to the Surf Life Saving Foundation in 2009-10, demonstrating the importance of SLS to the general public. Significantly, an agreement, in principle, has been reached to get serious about building the fundraising capacities of all National and State and Territory SLS entities, through a national Surf Life Saving Foundation. It is appropriate to acknowledge Surf Life Saving Queensland’s foresight in establishing the statebased Foundation originally and for providing the confidence to SLSA and states to evolve the Foundation into a national entity. A formal decision on the creation of a national Surf Life Saving Foundation will be made in 2010-11. As a reflection of confidence in the proposition, SLSA has agreed to guarantee financial returns to the states for the first three years.

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Building smart, effective ICT systems.

Government support The Australian Government has continued to be a major supporter of SLSA with increased funding throughout 2009-10. The government’s support of water safety initiatives continued via the Recreation

and Safety Program and the Saving Lives in the Water initiative. This funding is vital to the services that SLS provides and is greatly appreciated. The challenge is to ensure that this funding increases to match the demand placed on this organisation to deliver the range of priorities which remain unfunded. In the 2010 Federal Government budget, the Government announced a significant injection of funds into Australian sport. As a result, SLSA were asked to lodge a submission to the Australian Sports Commission, requesting access to additional resources to support the growth of sport. SLSA received advice that it will receive a significant boost in its High Performance funding to assist in growing our elite pathways.

Appointments and retirements of directors

During 2009-10, David Thompson submitted his resignation as the Director of Surf Sports for SLSA, effective 7 May 2010, with Rick Wright OAM being appointed to this role on 8 May 2010. SLSA thanks David for his significant contribution during his time as a director, and can be assured that he will continue to contribute to the organisation in his role as a member of staff. At the 2010 SLSA Annual General Meeting, SLSA will also see the resignation of two long standing directors. Ron Rankin AM will retire as the SLSA President, a position he has held since 2001, and John Fitzgerald OAM will retire as the SLSA Director of Development, a position he has held since 2002. Both of these men have made significant contributions to SLSA over many years. We would like to thank both Ron and John for their contributions.

Organisational outlook

2009-10 has been positive for SLSA across all major financial and non-financial indicators. These results have been a credit to all involved and representative of the ‘Can Do’ attitude of everyone at SLSA, and the entire SLS movement. SLSA will continue to face significant challenges in 2010-11 and we will endeavour to maintain these positive growth indicators and work towards reaching our strategic objectives. The major focuses in 2010-11 will be: 1. Continued focus on key strategic ‘drivers’. 2. Development of a new Strategic Plan for the SLS movement. 3. Continued implementation of the findings from the Organisational Effectiveness Review and CIP. 4. Launching the new SLS brand. 5. Completion and release of the report ‘Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’.

6. Implementation of a number of wide-ranging research activities. 7. Extending public education campaigns. 8. Rolling out phase two of the ICT Project. 9. Further enhancements to SLSA’s Licensing and Retail Program, including the launch of the new range of SLS branded sunscreen. 10. Successfully relocate SLSA to our new offices and refurbish ‘Surf House’ at Bondi Beach.

Conclusion

The achievements recorded in this report have not happened overnight; rather they are a result of years of investment in planning, setting stretch targets, performance managing and living a ‘Can do’ attitude. I join with President Ron in sincerely thanking all who directly and indirectly have contributed to helping SLS save lives and make a difference, on and off the beaches. I particularly record my appreciation to my national and state management colleagues for their valued input and co-operation. Every member, officer, supporter, corporate partner, supplier and staff member reading this report should take a brief moment to reflect with pride and satisfaction on your personal contribution to helping the SLS movement make a difference during 2009-10. To SLSA President Ron, who is not seeking re-election at the next AGM, I thank you for the absolutely amazing dedication throughout your nine years as our national President. Ron has provided remarkably strong and dynamic leadership to Surf Life Saving. He truly epitomizes the ‘Can do’ spirit of our movement. It has been a privilege to share your passion, energy and friendship. Ron’s recognition as a 2010 Australian of the Year award winner is a fitting tribute to his contribution, not only to Surf Life Saving, but also to Australia. SLSA’s goals for the future are high, but so is our determination to succeed in our efforts to eliminate preventable coastal drowning deaths.

Brett Williamson OAM Chief Executive Officer

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Ron Rankin AM Australian for life ‘When becoming President in 2001, I did so not with the intention of reaching a personal goal but more so with the intention of making a difference for the future sustainability of the organisation I so much admire.’

Ron Rankin AM

Governance Scorecard Priority Delivering our peak body responsibilities by establishing, advocating and securing international best practice water safety standards, practices and systems for national beach safety and lifesaving services Strategy Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards Tactic

08-09 rating

09-10 rating

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 2010-11

Engage with government & industry & organisations.

Green

Focus on election platforms for 2010 campaign.

Retained Saving Lives in the Water funding from the Australian Government.

Elevate engagement with MP’s and industry leaders.

Considerable government engagement maintained, with a focus on the 2010 Federal Election.

Submissions lodged in response to numerous government inquiries on issues such as: not for profit; climate change; taxation; education; sport; emergency management; new media.

SLSA representation on industry forums continuing, eg: ARC, AustSwim, AWSC, PSTF, AEMVF, Community Council of Australia.

Participation in the formation of a compact between the Australian Government and the Not-For-Profit sector.

Upgrade CRM database to facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Strategy – Pursue compliance with SLSA policies, systems and standards

Maintain and extend government approvals/ recognition.

Green

Extend legislative recognition for SLSA policies and practices.

Amber

Green

Amber

Draft 2 Version of ACPSG produced.

All government approvals maintained eg water safety funding, sport, RTO.

Continued engagement - with Australian Government.

Formal legislative recognition still on the agenda for government engagement – targeted at national standards and SLSA IP protection.

Refine ACPSG with further government and industry consultation.

Actively promote ACPSG

Continue efforts to gain formal recognition of SLSA standards as national benchmark

Strategy Lead responsibly, ethically and transparently Tactic

08-09 rating

09-10 rating

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 2010-11

Set a clear strategic direction for SLSA.

Green

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Strategic Management Plan maintained.

Organisational Effectiveness Review completed addressing the delivery of the SLSA Strategic Plan. Positive results, noting improved alignment of states’ plans with the SMP.

Develop new Strategic Plan 2011-2015, through an extensive socialisation process.

Detailed report cards delivered to the AC and used to prioritise the forward year’s budget.

Final Organisational Effectiveness Review delivered to SLSA in November 2009.

Development of a Continuous Improvement Program to implement a range of agreed outcomes from the review.

Review, redrafting and adoption of a new SLSA Constitution and revised Governance Policy.

Effective governance.

Amber

Green

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Implement Continuous Improvement Plan.

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Priority Leading and supporting a strong, unified, sustainable and viable national organisation

Streamline organisational performance reports.

Accountability for performance.

Green

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Organisational performance report cards produced by SLSA, with input from states, and reviewed by BOM and AC.

Succession planning in place.

Amber

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Implement Continuous Succession planning Improvement Plan. incorporated into Continuous Improvement Plan and Governance Policy.

Strategy – Behave and deliver as a strong, focussed and unified organisation Proactively engage with internal stakeholders.

Green

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Formal communications via combined Boards meeting in July 09.

Numerous mediums were used to communicate with stakeholders.

Several internal surveys conducted in relation to organisational improvement, including the ‘Can Do’ member survey.

Develop consultation policy and processes to enhance stakeholder engagement.

Shared vision and unity of purpose.

Delivering as a national organisation.

Green

Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.

Medium to high levels of alignment of plans acknowledged by in Organisational Effectiveness Review.

Brand strategy development at advanced stage. Phase 1 ‘Can Do’ strategy rolled‑out.

AC/BOM Business Arising Matrix maintained. No disputes have been received from Boards’ decisions in 09/10.

Organisational performance report cards maintained and strategic drivers identified.

Organisational effectiveness review delivered, recommending further alignment of effort.

Ensure broad socialisation process in the development of next strategic plan.

Further clarify roles and responsibilities, and take a brutal attack on reducing duplication.

Strategy – Effective and efficient management Quality management support systems.

Support and develop talented, motivated staff.

Continuous improvement of systems.

Amber

Green

Amber

Green

- Organisational effectiveness review will focus on alignment of roles, responsibilities and authorities. -

Implementation of HR systems and strategies for SLSA.

Annual organisational performance report card produced and analysed.

AC/BOM Business Matrix is reviewed regularly and action items monitored.

Phase 1 of the national ICT project completed.

The improved staff turnover rates from 08/09 remained, with the 09/10 figure at 34%.

New Enterprise Agreement approved by staff.

Standardised and centralised recruitment and induction systems strengthened.

Individual and group professional development programs maintained.

Roll out of Phases 1 & 2 - of ICT system upgrade. -

Maintained SLSA and subsidiaries ASIC compliance requirements.

Phase 1 of ICT Project successfully completed. Phase 2 progressing well. Other systems developed/enhanced in 09/10 include: Lifeguard Network, Lifesaving Online, Payment Gateway, Surfcom Management.

Progress actions arising from internal ‘Can Do’ Survey. Complete and implement Phase 2 of the National ICT project.

Further enhancements to HR systems and strategies.

Completion and implementation of Phase 2 of ICT system.

Amber

Implementation of findings of reviews.

Online surveys to assist organisational effectiveness, brand and online reviews completed.

Results from the ‘Can Do’ member survey beginning to be implemented, eg: ICT Project.

Define Customer Service Charter for SLSA and States.

Strategy – Build our sustainability and viability Sound financial management systems.

Amber

Use of new accounting software as management tool.

Further enhancements made to accounting systems, including considerable work to incorporate automated processing and retail (shop) functions.

Improve timeliness and format of financial reports.

Grow reliable and diversified revenue streams.

Amber

Explore options to further diversify SLSA revenues.

Long term Financial Management strategy adopted.

Confirm national Surf Life Saving Foundation and Board Members.

Significant progress on establishment of a national foundation.

Review of retail and licensing programs.

Risk management – people and assets.

Amber

Green

Progression of SLSA risk - management strategy.

Revision of Risk Management strategy and Risk Matrix.

Finalise revised risk management strategy.

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Excellent ‘customer’ service.

Priority Building frontline capacity by developing leadership, management and operational support Strategy Using leading edge technologies for effective information communication systems Tactic

08-09 rating

09-10 rating

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 2010-11

Secure funding for world-class IT systems.

Green

Source government, corporate and internal revenue.

- Government funding secured in 2009.

Ensure minimal scope and budget creep by focussing on priorities.

Establish central data management system.

Amber

Green

Complete Phase 1 of National ICT project.

- Internal budget allocations made. -

Phase 1 of ICT Project successfully completed, and training of staff underway. Phase 2 progressing well.

Roll out Phase 2 of national ICT project.

Strategy – Use leading edge technologies for effective administration & management Streamline e-administration and e-learning.

Amber

Green

Roll out of Phases 1 & 2 - of ICT system upgrade.

Lifesaving Online for membership renewals and joining, awards, rosters and patrol records, working and integrated.

E-learning portion of LSO now integrated with Pulse e-learning system.

Phase one of ICT Project successfully completed. Phase two progressing well.

Maintain and develop ICT systems.

Helping for life Lifesaving

Lifesaving Overview

Surf Life Saving Australia’s mission is to provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia. In 2009/10, Our lifesaving programs have once again focused on the delivery of the SLSA Total Service Plan, with an overarching strategy to educate all Australians about rip currents and to reinforce the message, “Swim between the Red and Yellow flags”. Two targeted programs focussing on rock fishers and international tourists and migrants have also been extended, while local interventions continue to be funded under the SLSA Black Spot Program. These programs formed a key part of the agenda at the 2010 Australian Water Safety Conference held in May 2010. The Conference provided SLSA with an opportunity to present our latest initiatives in coastal risk assessment, drowning prevention and research to an audience of key water safety stakeholders. 2009/10 also saw the review of several Lifesaving manuals and awards. The 33rd Edition of the Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual was launched at the start of the season; preparation also began for transition to the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) Award to meet the new ART Unit of Competency. Development of the 7th Edition of the Powercraft Manual and the Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid was also key priority during the season. The Australian Lifesaving Academy and the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) have again shown good growth and strong community education and prevention statistics. The ALS continues to strengthen partnerships with local governments and likeminded agencies throughout Australia, ensuring the efficient delivery of quality services to its stakeholders. The National Lifeguard Committee is committed to aligning resources and systems between state operations, which this year saw the launch of a centralised online job advertising and application system.

External Influences

• People still access, swim and drown on unpatrolled beaches while participating in aquatic and coastal activity. • Greater expansion of coastal communities, greater accessibility to coastal areas and ongoing risk taking behaviour.

Peter George AM Peter Agnew Director of Lifesaving General Manager, Operations

Surf Life Saving’s centralised emergency response system Surf Life Saving’s centralised emergency contact number continues to expand and improve in quality, and has saved many lives since its inception. During 2009/10, the service saved at least 87 lives in New South Wales alone and will continue to save lives into the future across Australia. The service allows for more effective integration with emergency service organisations by providing one number for tasking agencies (such as the police) to provide access to lifesaving services. The system replaces the traditional method of agencies having to rely on localised, and sometimes outdated, Surf Life Saving contacts during time critical incidents. A key feature of the system is the enhanced callout capability of Surf Life Saving, with a number of dedicated Duty Officers and Surfcoms based around the country to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is now fully operational in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Lifesaving Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Lifesaving Snapshot

Rock Fishing Surf Life Saving, together with industry partners including the Australian National Sportfishing Association and the Australian Recreational and Sport Fishing Confederation, has developed a national rock fishing safety strategy to address ongoing rock fishing fatalities on the Australian coastline. This strategy addresses the cultural and language barriers encountered with high-risk demographics, the safety attitudes of these demographics at high‑risk locations and a comprehensive review of national rock fishing deaths and non-fatal injuries. A national campaign was launched in November 2009, which included a new public safety advertising program; multi-lingual educational resources; community workshops and additional public rescue equipment installed at popular rock fishing locations. With rock fishing related drowning deaths still on the rise, the need to expand this program is crucial.

Lifesaving Scorecard Priority Delivering our peak body responsibilities by establishing, advocating and securing international best practice water safety standards, practices and systems for national beach safety and lifesaving services. Strategy Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards. Tactic

Status 08/09

Monitor national and Green international water safety developments.

Produce ‘best practice’ policies / protocols.

Green

Status 09/10

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Green

Attendance at targeted conferences and regular communication with partners.

Commitments Australian Lifeguard Network in this area have been met. developed.

Continue with review and industry consultation for ACPSG.

Version Two of the Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines developed. Policy review underway.

Commitments in this area have been met.

Rationalisation of current policy framework and development of a more defined policy structure.

Three editions of Beachsafe newsletter published and distributed. Successful development and launch of National Coastal Safety Report.

Commitments in this area have been met.

Develop and implement a successful launch and media strategy for the all cultures campaign.

Green

Comment on how we met/ did not meet priorities

Participation in several national and international conferences including 1st International Rip Symposium along with three editions of Beachsafe News circulated.

Priorities for 2010-11

Attendance and key presenter at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011. Planning underway for hosting 2nd International Rip Symposium.

Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy Communicate SLSA policies, reports.

Green

Targeting specific stakeholders with more relevant communications.

Produce a highquality National Coastal Safety Report. Review and improve Beachsafe to ensure it reaches the desired audience.

Green

Increased number of submissions to relevant inquiries, and evidencebased papers.

Submissions provided to several government inquiries and evidence based papers submitted to several conferences.

SLSA is providing stronger evidenced-based material.

Targeted submission submissions based on key strategic priorities.

Participate in forums to promote SLSA standards.

Green

Attendance at conferences in WA, NSW and QLD.

Conferences attended.

Commitments in this area have been met.

Participate in key programs and World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011.

Provide expert advice on surf/beach safety issues and systems.

Green

Ongoing technology research with IT partners.

Rapid Map Risk Assessment technology developed.

Commitments in this area have been met.

Roll out of Rapid Map technology to state audit units.

Develop and build an SLSA ‘accreditation scheme’ for beach safety and services Develop an accreditation criteria and system.

Amber

Finalise accreditation criteria.

No further action taken in this area.

This commitment has not been met as priority attention given to coastal public risk management tools and resources.

To be reviewed for inclusion within the strategic plan going forward.

Pilot system to assess fitness for purpose and client acceptance. Implement the system through business and marketing plans.

Lifesaving Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Publish authoritative Amber reports, issues papers.

Pursue innovation via research and development World class research and development programs.

Red

Amber

New guidelines to be successfully adopted.

Research agenda and guidelines adopted and research advisory committee established.

Appropriate resources have been allocated to the initiation of the R&D agenda.

Ongoing gear and equipment R&D to continue, with three formal R&D projects to be undertaken.

Introduce improvements based on R&D.

Green

Proactively seek new equipment for assessment.

IRB Review conducted and six new items of equipment approved for SLS use.

Ongoing improvements introduced.

The development of standardised IRB specifications a key priority.

Pursue additional services, education and blackspot funding.

Pursue compliance with SLSA policies, systems and standards Maintain and extend government approvals/ recognition.

Amber

Leverage and develop ACPSG with government stakeholders.

Government accreditations met and funding commitments maintained.

Current commitments met.

Extend legislative recognition for SLSA policies and practices.

Red

Pursue options for IP protection.

Limited outcomes achieved.

Not yet been met. Ongoing development work.

Exploit SLSA’s status as preferred supplier for lifeguard training and services Produce high quality training for lifeguards.

Green

Confirm framework that is industry tested and recognised.

Promote benefits of ALS.

Green

Three network Evolution of ALS newsletters brand to reach delivered. employees, potential employees and external stakeholders.

Current commitments met.

Produce industry magazine.

Preventing deaths and injuries in the water by facilitation of the provision of quality beach and aquatic safety, lifesaving and preventative education Deliver world class quality lifesaving services and systems Continuous improvement in delivery of lifesaving services.

Amber

Green

Continued auditing of lifesaving service delivery and service agreements

States provided service agreements

Current commitments met.

Ongoing improvement development.

Improved facilities, gear and system.

Green

Reissue patrol uniforms to all patrolling members.

Patrol uniforms issued across organisation.

Current commitments met.

Review of gear and equipment specification in line with policy review.

Year one of rip campaigns and rock fishing campaign conducted along with launch of all cultures trial program.

This commitment Year two of has not been met. campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

Facilitate smart lifesaving services and systems Develop lifesaving plans.

Green

Launch of rips, rock fishing and all cultures initiatives and associated campaigns. Revision of the Total Service Plan to incorporate updated data. Distribution of tsunami resources.

Total Service Plan reviewed and updated. Tsunami resources distributed.

Effective coordination and delivery systems.

Green

Roll out of new management system.

SurfCom management system rolled out in most states.

Ongoing development required.

Several outstanding development areas still required to be complete.

Extend lifesaving services

Amber

Green

Develop Blackspot Program

Blackspot program developed and funding allocated to state projects.

Ongoing commitment.

Extend Blackspot Program to identified priorities.

Prioritise improved lifesaving services.

Green

Finalise coastal risk assessment matrix to enhance plan.

Technology development near complete and Risk Assessment Course conducted.

Ongoing commitment however extra funding required.

Several funding applications submitted to assess key priority areas along Australian coastline.

Version Eight of the Public Safety Training Package developed addressing competency gaps in SLSA award structure.

This commitment has been met.

Development of Version Eight programs.

33rd Edition Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Manual Launched. IRB Manual and ART/ Spinal resources developed for 2010/11 season.

This commitment has been met.

Review of BM support resources Development of Aquatic Rescue Award, review and update Beach Management in Certificate IV.

New support resources delivered for new awards. No network activity conducted.

This commitment has been partially met.

Development of TED units for trainers and assessors.

Foster the delivery of effective, high-quality training and assessing Identify and prioritise training needs.

Green

Rollout of Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search andÂ Rescue). Develop prioritised resources.

High quality training resources and systems.

Green

Increase trainer and assessor support.

Green

Amber

Completion of internal audit and related continuous improvement.

Intervention and rectification plans.

Green

Launch of the Rips, Rock Fishing and All Cultures initiatives and associated campaigns.

Programs launched and conducted.

This commitment has been met.

Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

Ongoing beach safety education.

Green

Launch of the rips, rock fishing and all cultures initiatives and associated campaigns.

Programs launched and conducted.

This commitment has been met.

Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated. National Public Education Committee to be formed to co-ordinate organisation programs.

Continued industry engagement in the development of generic beach safety resources including fact sheets. Targeted education programs to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;high riskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; groups.

Green

Launch of the rips, rock fishing and all cultures initiatives and associated campaigns

Programs launched and conducted.

This commitment has been met.

Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

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Prevent deaths and injuries via proactive intervention

Participating for life

Sport 33

Sport Overview

2009/10 was another hectic year for Sport with a number of milestones and objectives achieved under the direction of the Board of Surf Sports (BOSS), with the assistance and support of our state surf sport counterparts and dedicated volunteer members. In a major boost to surf sports, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised surf lifesaving as a Tier One sport – one of only two nonOlympic sports recognised in this category. The elevation to Tier One status has contributed significantly to surf lifesaving being identified as a “priority” for additional High Performance funding that was made available as part of the Australian Government’s response to the Crawford Report, released in November 2009. In another significant achievement, the ASC officially recognised SLSA Officials and Coaches Courses as accredited courses and programs. In the surf sports arena, we experienced another strong season of competition, with increased entry numbers in the nib Coolangatta Gold, the Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and the Australian Pool Rescue Championships. The Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series was another resounding success, with some spectacular racing ensuring this was one of the most exciting series on record. While we acknowledge the great sporting efforts of thousands of surf lifesavers, 2010 was also a time of mourning among the surf sports community. On March 19 Saxon Bird tragically lost his life while competing at the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Saxon, a former U19 NSW Ironman Champion, was an extremely talented athlete and surf lifesaver, who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and Queenscliff club mates. Internationally, the Australian Surf Life Saving team continued their dominance in lifesaving competition by winning the 2009 World Games in Kaoshing, Chinese Taipei.

External Influences

• Television programming and competition with other iconic Australian summer sports. • Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on clubs’ ability to recruit and retain sponsors, and on members to spend disposable income on surf sports. • The release of the Crawford Report and the Australian Government’s response creating additional funding opportunities.

Rick Wright OAM Director of Surf Sports

Dave Thompson General Manager, Sport

National Surf and Kayak Talent Identification Program The relationship between ski paddling and kayak paddling has a long history in Australia. Most members of every Australian Olympic Kayak Team have either come from a surf lifesaving background, or have gone into surf lifesaving as a progression from kayak paddling. To capitalise on this relationship SLSA, Australian Canoeing, and the National Talent Identification and Development (NTISD) unit of the ASC entered into a groundbreaking agreement to identify SLS members with the potential to excel in Sprint Kayaking and fast track their development in this sport. The National Surf to Kayak Program (NSKP) aims to develop a surf-club-based approach where the bulk of the development work is conducted “in‑house”. Surf coaches and clubs are then recognised for the excellent development work they are doing through a reciprocal benefits program that includes access to sport science testing, elite kayak coaches and resources. Currently a pilot program is being run on the Gold Coast. Once the success of this program has been established, the intention is to work towards a national roll-out of the program. As a result of the pilot program, NSKP squad members won 18 medals at the Australian Canoeing Championships, with Joel Simpson gaining selection in Australian Canoeing’s National Senior Squad and Jordan Wood selected in the Olympic Hopes Team.

Message from the Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Sports Commission and national sporting organisations (NSOs) have long spoken of a shared ambition to strengthen relationships between all system partners involved in Australian sport. Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system. Through a new direction for sport, ‘Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success’, the ASC will work closely with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting pathways while striving for international success. The reform agenda seeks for the ASC to assist to provide stability and support for all sporting organisations in their pursuit of a shared, common purpose; creating a better sporting pathway for all Australians, from the grassroots up. The ASC will implement the new direction, and this includes collaboration with all NSOs to allocate a record amount of new sports funding – committing an extra $195 million over the next four years. This funding is in addition to the current ongoing baseline funding for NSOs. The ASC will also assist sporting organisations with access to coaching and officiating programs, governance support, planning and education opportunities and assistance with becoming more inclusive – particularly in the areas of Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women’s sport development programs. This is an exciting time for all of us involved in Australian sport. With significant new funding from the Australian Government, sports will be better positioned than ever before to lead the drive for higher participation levels and strong success on the sporting field.

Sport Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Sport Snapshot

The Hon. Warwick Smith AM Chairman Board of the Australian Sports Commission

Sport Scorecard Priority Supporting SLSA's core objectives via enjoyable and entertaining surf sports. Strategy Support grass roots development. Tactic

Develop useful coaching resources.

Status

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 2010-11

08/09

Status Our priorities as 09/10 identified in last year’s annual report

Green

Further resources including Surf Boat Sweep DVD, rewrite of coaching courses including an introductory course, coaching DVD for lifesaving events.

Junior Coaching Manuals produced and distributed.

Resources including Surf Boat Sweep DVD and Pool Rescue coaching placed on the SLSA secure web library.

Australian Sports Commission approval and recognition of the SLSA Level 1 and 2 Coach and Official courses and the distribution of an R&R. Promotional package including Promotional DVD and poster.

Introduction of the SLSA YouTube channel for coaching resources.

Extend coach development programs.

Green

Targeted coaching development clinics, implementation of an introductory coaching level.

The Junior Coaching and Officiating courses have been developed.

Successful implementation of the Junior Coaching and Officiating courses within clubs across Australia.

Monitor and address performance and development gaps.

Green

Implementation of pool rescue development program including state/ regional competition.

SLSA run Pool Rescue clinics.

Further development of statistical analysis capabilities throughout Australia.

Assist ILS to grow sports internationally.

Green

Enhanced statistical analysis.

Australian Sports Commission Mentoring program workshops facilitated by SLSA.

Increased production and distribution of new resources.

State development plans and funding monitored and assisted.

Commence detailed planning for Rescue 2012.

Rescue 2012 Event Manager and Rescue 2012 Board appointed. Project plan and draft budget updated and active through the Rescue 2012 Board.

Introduction of National Development Squad initiatives for youth age groups. Mentoring delivered by SLS State Centres. Further planning and preparation for the Rescue 2012 event to be held in Adelaide, South Australia. Promotion of the Rescue 2012 event at Rescue 2010 in Egypt.

Build a strong base of traditional carnivals and competitions

Facilitate consistent and fair competition.

Green

Continue to update rules as required.

Technical Committee review of the 33rd Edition Surf Sports Manual. Updates provided by the Technical Committee to be updated on the SLSA website as a revised 33rd edition.

Further develop SLSA events and associated compliance programs and technical rules. Promotion of the revised 33rd edition.

Long-term calendar of major competitions.

Amber

Implementation of a three year calendar for National surf events.

Draft calendars are being produced in conjunction with State Centres and external SLSA events.

Implementation of a three year calendar for national sports events.

Amber

Implementation of new Interstate format in line with World Lifesaving Championships.

Coolangatta Gold event opened to general public participants.

Implementation of new Interstate format in line with World Lifesaving Championships. Review of event categories and team events at all carnivals to maximize participation.

SLSA partnerships with NSO’s including Australian Canoeing enabled formal benchmarking against these sports

Develop strong relationships with other NSO’s to look into internal benchmarking as well procedural operations with Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia

Monitor and review inter/ national trends.

Green

Conduct formal benchmarking with like NSOs.

Programs to improve performance and participation.

Amber

Implementation of coaching Strategies to address identified participation gaps discipline records at a state level through the Surf guard function. This enables identifications of coaching gaps.

Opportunities for novice to elite.

Amber

Green

10% increase participation in national championship events

Promote public surf sports events.

Amber

15% increase in participants Event opened to general for Coolangatta Gold. public competitors.

Talent identification programs.

Green

Implementation of SLSA/ Kayak talent development program.

Pilot program launched and first squad program for Surf and Kayak Talent ID conducted.

Continuation of the SLSA/ Kayak talent development program with a greater coach development focus.

Effective national High Performance programs.

Amber

Green

Implementation of SLSA High Performance Pool Strategy.

Review of the National High Performance program was conducted.

Implementation of athlete welfare initiatives and increased grants to TYR 3 athletes.

Provide representative opportunities.

Green

Development team to Japan, pool development team to NZ and Australian team to German Cup.

Japan Team 1st, New Zealand Team 1st, German Cup Team – Males 1st, Females 3rd.

U21 Development team to Japan, Pool U21 Development team to NZ, Australian team to Rescue 2010 and an Australian and U20 development team to International Surf Rescue Challenge, NZ.

Maintain ‘world champion’ status.

Green

Defend title at World Games

Australian Team finished first at World Games.

Defend title at Rescue 2010.

The team manager resource is currently being produced and will be finalised for a 2011 release and implementation strategy

National roll-out of the team managers resource and development of training course.

3 year agreement with Kellogg, re-sign nib as naming rights sponsor of Coolangatta Gold and 15% increase in TV ratings across SLSA televised sports.

SLSA and Kellogg’s 3 year agreement signed.

Successful handover and new working agreement of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series. 15% increase in TV ratings across SLSA televised sports.

Increased coverage for the Coolangatta Gold, KNG Series and Australian Championships.

Coverage and media exposure of Coolangatta Gold and KNG Series increased.

Australian Championships event entries increased dramatically after the relocation back to the East coast. Australian Pool Rescue Championships entries were the highest in the events history.

Development and implementation of new and enhanced participation initiatives including the National Youth Development Squad.

Sport Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Rationalise events to increase participation.

10% increase participation in National championship events.

15% increase in participants for Coolangatta Gold.

Support and develop officials and managers Useful support resources.

Amber

Green

Team managers resource produced.

Promote and leverage surf sports spectaculars Exciting professional surf sports competitions.

Amber

Promote and leverage surf sports “heroes”.

Amber

Coolangatta Gold sponsorships still under negotiations.

Increased coverage for the Coolangatta Gold and Australian Championships. 37

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Development Development Overview

The 2009-10 season as seen the delivery of activities across all areas of Development including youth, leadership, environment, inclusion and recognition. Focus on the delivery of a revised Age Managers Course and the integration of this course in sport pathways – through coaching and officiating – for Age Managers has been a critical step in supporting and building capacity for our clubs to meet the growing demands for our nipper programs. The importance of engaging the 14-17 years age group was recognised with the conduct of a forum to review and identify the engagement and promotion of this important section of our membership. Increasingly successful Leaders’ Conferences, the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship, our engagement with Emergency Management Australia’s Volunteer Leadership Program and the further development of the Leadership Capacity and Management Competencies Framework supports the future leadership of SLSA. The inclusive nature of SLSA was enhanced with the implementation of an Inclusive Organisation policy, the conduct of a Disability Forum and the delivery of activities engaging indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The delivery of the Rainwater and Greywater Initiative and promotion of Ecosurf activities delivered a commitment to Ecosurf. Importantly the delivery of aligned recognition programs improved the acknowledgment of our volunteer members.

External Influences • A growing demand for SLSA’s youth program for the 5-13 years age group, that currently exceeds the capacity of many of our clubs. • An ongoing public perception that Surf Life Saving is for AngloAustralians who can swim.

John Fitzgerald OAM Director of Development

Development Snapshot

Vanessa Brown Development Manager

2009-10 has seen a focus on supporting and increasing the capacity of our clubs to engage junior members, who now represent almost 50% of SLSA’s membership. This has been achieved through the development of resources to educate Age Managers and provide them with participation pathways throughout SLSA. Further importance of SLSA’s youth in the 14-17 years age group was recognised through the conduct of a 14-17 years Program Coordinators Forum, highlighting the value of engaging youth and developing best practice techniques. Outcomes of this forum are being developed to provide a resource to support clubs in this area. SLSA has highlighted this area as a priority in 2010/11 and will be developing further resources to support those implemented in 2009/10.

Priority Building frontline capacity by developing the leadership, management and operational support capabilities of our frontline service providers. Strategy Develop tomorrow’s leaders. Tactic

Facilitate frontline leadership development.

Status

08/09

09/10

Green

Our priorities as Outcomes in identified in last 2009-10 year’s annual report Increased coordination of programs across all levels of SLSA.

Delivery of multiple SLSA Leaders’ Conferences. Delivery of multiple state and regional development and leadership programs. Increased leadership capacity of participants.

Provide work experience, exchanges and scholarship programs for volunteers and staff.

Amber

Increased opportunities across all levels of SLSA.

Delivery of Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship Program. Participation in EMA/ AEMVF Volunteer Leadership Program and engagement of SLSGB.

Comment on how Priorities for we met/did not 2010-11 meet priorities Mapping of state and national development and leadership programs completed. Further development and expansion of Leadership Capacity and Management Competencies Framework. Increased opportunities provided through EMA/AEMVF Volunteer Leadership Program.

Development Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Development Scorecard

Greater coordination of state and national programs through a leadership framework for skills oriented experiences and activities.

Increased involvement in EMA Volunteer Leadership Program for both staff and volunteers.

Increased exposure and leadership capacity of participants.

Strategy Engage, develop and support our members. Tactic

Status

08/09

09/10

Provide information, resources and support to grow membership.

Amber

Green

Provide/ facilitate participation and development pathways for all members.

Green

Amber

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Comment on how Priorities for we met/did not 2010-11 meet priorities

Review of recruitment and retention programs and working with lifesaving and surf sports to promote pathways.

Membership analysis completed – increase in overall membership, particularly in junior activity, award and patrolling members.

Clear pathways developed with Surf Sports for Age Managers.

Completion of age manager’s course and resources.

Age Manager’s course and resources completed with further pathways identified.

SLSA Program Coordinators Forum for the14-17 years age group held. Further activities engaging this age group identified.

Delivery of Development resources for the 14-17 years age group.

Recognition processes and awards are now aligned.

Increased promotion and uptake of recognition awards.

Consolidation of pathways and opportunities for members aged 14–17 years.

Green Recognise and reward members’ contributions.

Green

Implementation of aligned recognition processes and awards.

Leadership development pathways scoped. Awards of Excellence and member recognition programs delivered.

Programs reviewed and resources scoped.

Delivery of resources to promote recruitment and retention.

Priority Contributing to a healthy nation by partnering with the community to contribute to Australia’s safety, sustainability and well-being. Strategy Contribute positively to building social capital, nationally and locally. Tactic

Status

08/09

09/10

Amber Promote and support responsible behaviour within our membership and organisations.

Green

Amber

Green

Actively encourage membership and participation in Surf Life Saving irrespective of religion, culture, race, gender or geography.

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Implementation of inclusion policy.

Adoption and implementation of Inclusive Organisation Policy.

Comment on how Priorities for we met/did not 2010-11 meet priorities UTS/SLSA research partnership on social capital.

Promotion of Ecosurf initiatives and activities. Incorporate activities into an inclusion policy.

Adoption and implementation on Inclusive Organisation Policy. Activities included ongoing engagement with ASC Indigenous Sport, Sports Connect programs and delivery of SLSA Disability Forum.

SLSA Disability Forum Further held, activities being development of Disability delivered identified. strategy Reconciliation Action Plan

Tactic

Status

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Comment on how Priorities for we met/did not 2010-11 meet priorities

08/09

09/10

Develop environmentally friendly practices.

Amber

Canvass opportunities and partners.

Review of Impacts of Extreme Weather and Climate Change.

Dialogue to set a basis for review of EcoSurf Policy.

Review EcoSurf Policy to incorporate climate change implications.

Influence sustainable environmental practices.

Green

Maximise take up of national rainwater and greywater funding program.

National rainwater and greywater initiative promoted and delivered to clubs providing funding for water saving and efficient devices.

92 clubs receiving funding.

Review EcoSurf Policy to incorporate climate change implications.

Promotion of sustainable environmental practices on Ecosurf website and at forums.

Development Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Strategy Protect and sustain the environment.

Strategy Promote community wellness. Tactic

Promote and support positive family values.

Status

08/09

09/10

Green

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Comment on how Priorities for we met/did not 2010-11 meet priorities

Completion of age manager’s course and resources.

4% increase in nipper Nipper program nos. continues to grow and attract members. Recognition of pathways between Age manager’s course and resources development and sport completed with pathways for age manager’s identified.

UTS/SLSA research partnership on social capital.

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Viability and Reputation Overview

Surf Life Saving’s (SLS) long-standing partnership with our major partners DHL, Westpac and Telstra was renewed and extended during the year; highlighting the passionate commitment that is so intrinsic within these great companies. Further details of our major partners’ significant involvement in SLS can be found over the page. Towards the end of the 2009-10 three new sponsors came on board: Nikon, Woodside and Frantelle. We welcome them to the SLS family and look forward to establishing successful partnerships over the next three years. Our team has also developed new commercial ventures to increase revenue, including improved licensing programs, bringing the club product sales program back in-house, building a new online shop and developing a new sunscreen product for the retail market.

2. Sun protection; we need to provide better protection to our nippers and patrolling members. 3. Improved nipper program; direct more focus and attention to SLS nipper programs. 4. Continue to improve patrol uniforms 5. Important member information available online; better use internet and technology to provide members with the ability to access information online. 6. Improve awards and certificates; need for constant review, discussion, consultation and education about our awards and certificates. 7. Increase funding for surf life saving clubs. 8. More involvement with schools; stronger relationships need to be built with local schools. 9. Benefits for surf lifesavers and volunteers. 10. Improved community safety messaging to the wider community.

Viability and Reputation Snapshot

These become our challenges for the next few years to better support our frontline.

2009-10 involved a significant investment to review our role in the community and to identify ways to involve more people in supporting and engaging with SLS. Surveys, interviews and brand research that spanned almost 11,000 SLS members and thousands of the general public helped to establish a new organisational strategy to increase our effectiveness and achieve our true potential. This will be unveiled in 2010-11, but we have highlighted some of the feedback below.

Member feedback While 100 per cent of participants sighted the saving of lives as the most important thing we do, we noted that for the vast majority of club members it was not the reason why they joined the organisation. The vast majority joined because they wanted to have positive experiences – mateship, fun, fitness, making a difference and having a can do attitude. This can do attitude was so prominent that we needed to live this approach and work hard to ensure that we respond to any issue that challenged this positivity. Some of the internal challenges we need to address include: 1. Less red tape and paperwork; to simplify administrative tasks for clubs.

Public surveys Among the numerous independent surveys and focus groups conducted, it was revealed that on a list of some of Australia’s best known and loved brands, both corporate and charitable, SLS was recognised as “Australia’s most trusted brand” and “The most Australian of brands”. We also ranked highest with ambulance officers and fire fighters as the most trusted of people. Other interviews and surveys have also led to our new brand positioning and set the direction for the organisation for the future. It is an exciting time to be part of SLS and we are excited about the next 12 months which will set the platform for an enhanced, engaging and more inclusive SLS.

Michael Hornby Group General Manager

Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy Tactic

Status 08/09

Status 09/10

Priorities for 2009-10

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 20010-11

Conduct targeted, tactical, proactive and reactive media campaigns.

Amber

Media campaigns to support new public safety education and sport events.

Rips campaign received over $1.5M in media and promotional support.

New and extended national sports broadcast deal.

Leading and supporting a strong, unified, sustainable and viable national organisation. Build sustainability and viability. Reliable and diversified revenue streams.

Amber

Explore options to further diversify SLSA revenue streams.

Increased partnership support.

Increased community fundraising.

Commenced whollyowned online shop.

5% growth in partnerships.

Contributing to the planning for a national fundraising program.

New retail products developed.

Research and extensive consultation process across SLS membership and general public contributed to the strategic direction of the brand.

Integrate new brand positioning across national and state operations.

Viability and Reputation Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Scorecard

Online store revenue growth of 20%.

Strengthen and protect our iconic brand Develop and implement brand strategy.

Green

Actively promote vibrant brand.

Green

National communication campaigns.

Amber

Roll out of new brand direction for SLS.

Phase 1 of the strategy completed. National communications calendar completed and updated regularly.

Stage 2 of “Australian for life” to be completed, in partnership with the Surf Life Saving Foundation. National communications calendar to be reviewed in conjunction with states and Foundation.

Use leading edge technologies for effective administration & management Accurate and user friendly web-site.

Amber

Green

Roll-out of new SLSA online platforms to support brand and engage members.

Website well developed and ready for October launch.

Website goes live and a digital marketing strategy developed.

Engage, develop and support our members Communicate and inform members.

Amber

Roll-out of new SLSA online platforms to support brand and engage members.

Digital strategy reviewed with Can Do member an integrated engagement portal received 23,000 responses. approach across all communications, and key measurements in place. Social media trialled.

Contribute to a healthy nation by partnering with the community to contribute to Australia’s safety, sustainability and well-being. Contribute positively to building social capital, nationally. Promote positive values of volunteering.

Green

Work with producers of Surf Patrol to show other aspects of SLS.

Ongoing integration into all Ongoing integration promotions. into all promotions/ communications.

Partnerships Surf Life Saving Australia relies heavily on corporate support to ensure vital surf lifesaving services and programs continue throughout Australia. Our three major partners, Westpac, Telstra and DHL have a long and proud history with Surf Life Saving, and we are grateful for their ongoing support.

Westpac Surf Life Saving Australia is proud of its partnership with Westpac, a relationship which has spanned almost 40 years, making it the longest corporate community partnership in Australia. Westpac supports the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service in every state and provides local grass roots support to surf clubs all around the country. Partnering with Westpac has allowed the helicopter service to grow from a just one helicopter to a national network of 11, flying for over 4,000 hours a year. In October 2009, Westpac launched a new equipment grants program, enabling local Westpac branches to apply for grants up to $5,000 to buy vital safety equipment for local surf clubs. 95 branches applied with 74 grants awarded, totalling $153,000. In April 2010, Westpac announced an increase of almost $2million per year to Surf Life Saving to help extend its presence in high risk areas around Australia. Initially the funding will be providing helicopter services on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and the NSW South Coast. The funds also includes the launch of an offshore rescue boat in Darwin. Other major expansion initiatives in Victoria are to be announced.

DHL DHL, the world’s leading freight and logistics company, is one of SLSA’s major corporate partners. Every surf lifesaver in Australia wears a patrol uniform thanks to DHL, and many clubs have also received beach furniture including patrol shelters and shade umbrellas. Other highlights for 2009/10 included: - Prominent branding on the new SLS patrol uniforms that were distributed to over 43,800 patrolling members across the country. - Successful roll-out of the ‘Welcome to Summer’ campaign. - Increase engagement of the partnership through internal and external channels.

Telstra Telstra is a proud supporter of Surf Life Saving in Australia through programs such as Telstra Beach to Bush, the Telstra Assistance Fund and Telstra Affinity Program. Telstra also provides significant telecommunications support for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and other surf sports events. In 2009/10 Telstra secured the naming rights to the Telstra Beach to Bush program, which will provide surf safety advice and education to over 40,000 children across the country. The Telstra Affinity Program and the Telstra Assistance Fund were extremely successful in 2009/10, giving back over $480,000 to our local surf life saving clubs. Other highlights in 2009/10 included: Support through the Community Service allocation. - Event partner for the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series. - The inclusion of the Telstra “T” on the left chest of the patrol uniform.

Major Partners

Support Partners

Viability and Reputation Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate, government and philanthropic partners who have supported us in 2009/10.

Government Partners

Event Partners

Philanthropic Partners

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Strategic Development Overview Research

2009/10 has seen the adoption of a National Research Agenda, the appointment of a National Research Manager, Dr Shauna Sherker in February 2010, and the formation of a Research Advisory Committee, which had its first meeting in April 2010. A SLSA Research Scheme was introduced during the year to adopt rigour into research project design and provide funding for targeted and priority research projects. Towards the end of the financial year, two research projects were reaching finalisation with the University of New South Wales focusing on rip current safety issues. A third research project, “Attributing the Social Contribution of Surf Life Saving Australia: Valuing the Social Capital of an Iconic Institution”, was developed in collaboration with the University of Technology, Sydney, with commencement expected early in 2011.

International Development In 2009/10, SLS has provided increased surf lifesaving assistance to allied lifesaving organisations and areas of need in more than 25 countries – 20 of which are in the Asia-Pacific Region. SLS has been active in offering developmental assistance to a number of countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Samoa and India. Of particular note is the signing of Strategic Partnering Agreements with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), Singapore Life Saving Society and the Rashtriya Life Saving Society India [RLSS (I)]. The support of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and AusAID, through the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP), has enabled programs to be introduced in Bali, Indonesia and India. In June 2010, a four-and-a-half year ASOP India project was entered into with the ASC, SLSA and RLSS (I). The international development activity has been enhanced through the most generous contributions from the Kevin Weldon AM International Aid Fund.

External Influences

• Competitiveness in the academic research sector has led to a cautious approach from SLSA when selecting research partners. • Competition for Australian Government backed research grants has led to a level of uncertainty about implementing research programs. • Changing national research priorities can favour one research area over another, resulting in SLSA realigning its research themes when applying for Australian Government funding. • Collaboration and cooperation with other ILS members in international development activities

Norm Farmer General Manager – Strategic Development

Water Safety for Schools – Bali, Indonesia The first phase of the Balinese Schools Water Safety through Lifesaving Activities program was held from 31 May to 4 June, 2010. This project forms part of the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP), and includes swimming, surf safety and lifesaving education. The overarching aim of this program is to increase community participation, health promotion, leadership and social cohesion through sport and physical activity. The program delivered a modified surf awareness and lifeguard course to a group of 41 high school students, with 27 passing an assessment and receiving a certificate of participation at the conclusion of the program. In addition to this, a new instruction manual was prepared in Bahasa Indonesian using information from the SLSA 32nd and 33rd Editions of the Australian Surf Life Saving Public Safety Training Manuals. The ASOP program will continue through 2010.

Strategic Development Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Strategic Development Snapshot

2010/11 research project: Measurement of rip current flow and swimmer behaviour in Australian rip currents Rip currents are a major cause of coastal drowning deaths in Australia. While Surf Life Saving (SLS) has made significant progress in educating the Australian public about rip currents, an improved understanding of Australian rip currents and the physical response of people caught in rip currents is required. SLS has partnered with the University of NSW to embark on a comprehensive rip current research program over the next three years. This innovative project will investigate the physical characteristics of rip currents using GPS technology and examine human behaviour in rip currents. The quantification of this information will provide clarity on beachgoer response when caught in a rip current. The results from this program will add to a catalogue of evidence-based research that underpins critical surf safety advice used by SLS and the lifesaving industry.

Strategic Development Scorecard Priority Delivering our peak body responsibilities by establishing, advocating and securing international best practice water safety standards, practices and systems for national beach safety and lifesaving services. Strategy Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards. Tactic

Collect and analyse statistics/data.

Status

08/09

09/10

Green

Our priorities as identified in last year’s Annual Report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 20010-11

Employment of research manager and implementation of the National Research Agenda.

- National Research Manager commenced in February 2010.

Implement research in the areas of rip current safety, social capital in SLS, surf sport injury prevention and rock fishing safety.

- Research Advisory Committee established and first met in April 2010. - Research paper titled “Lifesaving Service Operations Review – Water Safety Processes and Procedures” released in the CoastSafe Alive Project. - SLSA represented on an International Open Water Safety Task Group researching appropriate safety messages. - Trials/evaluations of equipment and systems continuing by SLSA and states. - CoastSafe Alive project completed with trials of predictive data and associated systems underway in Queensland. - SLSA Research Scheme developed and implemented.

Strategy Maintain and develop international respect and recognition. Tactic

Status

Our priorities as identified in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Report

Outcomes in 2009-10

Priorities for 20010-11

08/09

09/10

Maintain an active involvement with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS).

Green

Support ILS through engagement.

Proactive contribution to the activities of the Board of Directors, and across all Commissions and Committees of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), and to the Asia-Pacific Region.

SLSA maintaining strong involvement and representation on ILS Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Contribute to improving water safety standards and skills throughout the world.

Green

Increase international programs.

- Commenced two Australian Sports Outreach Programs with the ASC and AusAID in India and Indonesia.

Maintain success of programs through effective collaboration with Government Agencies and international program partners.

- AusAID funded Australian Youth Ambassador for Development approved for Bali and Indonesia. Nominations have been submitted for Samoa, Vietnam and Indonesia in 2011.

Strategic Development Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Priority Delivering our peak body responsibilities by establishing, advocating and securing international best practice water safety standards, practices and systems for national beach safety and lifesaving services.

- SLS supported lifesaving activities in developing nations, particularly in India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Samoa. - Review of current international activities undertaken with the aim of creating a coordinated international program. - International business development opportunities explored in India and the Middle East. Develop and maintain beneficial alliances with national and international institutional and commercial partners.

Green

Consolidate relationships with these groups.

- New Strategic Partnership Agreements signed with the USLA, RLSS (I), Lifesaving South Africa, Irish Water Safety and German Life Saving (DLRG).

Maintain and leverage strategic partnerships for mutual benefits.

- Strategic Partnership Agreements with SLSNZ and SLSAGB renewed. - Strategic partnerships maintained with RNLI, and Japan.

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Surf Life Saving Foundation Overview

2009/10 saw many successes for the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF). Significantly, an in-principle agreement was reached to integrate the fundraising capacities of all National and State and Territory Surf Life Saving entities, aimed at supporting several new fundraising initiatives and projects nationally. Funds of over $800,000 were generated via the Grant Seeking Unit, an increase of over $520,000 on the previous year. Around $7 million in cash and equipment was distributed to SLS entities, with just over $1.3 million being from core fundraising events managed by the SLSF. SLSF has also made provisions of support to underpin a national Trademark Licensing program. In addition to these activities, the SLSF has developed more focused campaigns to acquire new donors and supporters and introduced donor acknowledgement functions.

SLSF Challenges To manage and increase revenue from existing fundraising activities and create new funding opportunities to: • Maintain and purchase rescue gear and equipment. • Enhance development and training programs for our surf lifesavers. • Expand community surf safety campaigns. • Fund aquatic safety research and development.

How the SLSF raise funds Under agreement with SLSA and all State and Territory centres, the SLSF operates as the national community fundraising arm of the Surf Life Saving movement. For the past 11 years, the SLSF has been committed to engaging with Australians through our donor and “Guardians of the Surf” (regular donor) programs. Funds raised by SLSF are distributed to SLSA and State and Territory centres under the terms of a joint agreement, details of which are set out in their respective financial statements – including those of the Foundation itself. In order to maintain the high quality of our community services, we rely heavily on the support of corporate and public donations. As the following table demonstrates, fundraising occurs at all levels of the organisation.

Entity

Distribution of funds

Surf Life Saving Australia

Funds raised by and for Charitable Fundraising our subsidiary helicopter Act 1991 (NSW) rescue services to fund their operational costs.

Consolidated into SLSA’s accounts.

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Distributed to SLSA and State/Territory Centres under the terms of a joint agreement to fund surf lifesaving gear, equipment, training activities etc.

Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) and relevant charities legislation

www.lifesavingfoundation.com.au

SLS State/Territory Centres

Similar to SLSA above

Refer to specific state centre’s annual report.

Branches, clubs and support operations

Funds surf lifesaving gear, equipment, training activities etc.

Relevant state legislation

See financial statements for each entity.

Surf Life Saving Foundation Board Liz Pidgeon (Chair) Stephen Maitland OAM RFD (Honorary Treasurer) Peter Burrows Lionel Hogg Steve Hammond Mick Power AM Ralph Devlin SC

Relevant legislation

Where to find financial statements

Surf Life Saving Foundation Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Fundraising by Surf Life Saving entities in Australia

Surf Life Saving Foundation Snapshot Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust The Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust was established in 2002 with the aim of being a central body to facilitate the secure and effective financial investment of pooled funds on behalf of all SLS entities. SLSF is the corporate trustee of the Trust. Capital funds are accepted on specific terms and prudently invested using a specialist external Investment Manager. Distribution of funds from the Trust must be for Surf Life Saving related purposes: • The provision and maintenance of essential surf lifesaving equipment and resources; • Providing surf lifesaving education, training, development or support; • Undertaking community and other education in relation to beach and water safety and awareness or other life saving related matters; or • Any other purpose deemed necessary or desirable by the Trustee for the ongoing maintenance of development of surf lifesaving in Australia.

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Northern Region (" Westpac") Helicopter Rescue Service

NRHRS snapshot 2007-08 Number of helicopters

2009-10

Primary response – Number of missions

173

179

166

Primary response – Number of hours flown

151

145

172.5

Secondary response – Number of missions

154

113

156

Secondary response – Number of hours flown

218

151.4

261.6

Search and rescue – Number of missions Search and rescue – Number of hours flown Training – Number of missions

23.6

31.5

19.7

130

102

146.6

71.9

120.9

Other – Number of missions

100

Other – Number of hours flown

50.8

31.5

13.8

19.5

Training – Number of hours flown

TOTAL- Number of missions flown

569

419

469

TOTAL – Number of hours flown

590

413.6

594.2

TOTAL – Number of hours flown

202.2

222

251

Overview

2009-10 saw an overall increase in the number of missions flown by the Northern Region Helicopter Rescue Service (NRHRS). There was a 40 per cent increase in our secondary (inter-hospital transfer) missions, though a small reduction in the number of primary missions. The placement of a medical retrieval doctor by the NSW Department of Health at the base has been a contributing factor to this. We faced a significant challenge this year with our second aircraft returning to flight testing in June, before being sent to Brisbane for re-spray works. This aircraft has now been returned to line operations.

Key successes

• We secured a new sponsorship contract with Westpac, which provides enhanced levels of support. An exciting element of the new contract provides Westpac branches in our region with the opportunity to partner with the service to raise funds. The response by local branches and the regional management team has been incredibly positive, with Westpac keen to use the model in other areas.

2008-09

• We conducted our 6000th mission during 2009-10, which involved airlifting a heart-attack patient who required life saving treatment in Brisbane. • Our primary aircraft, VH-LRH, was modified with Night Vision Goggle (NVG) equipment. • Our NVG training curriculum was accepted by CASA with feedback that it is industry leading. • We commenced pilot approved maintenance to meet CASA requirements. • We aligned company requirements as early adopters of CASA developments, through pilot approved maintenance and a split of maintenance controller/ CAR30 organisation chief engineer responsibilities. • We expanded our retail operations with opportunity shops opening in Ballina and Coffs Harbour in 2009-10. Both shops have proved to be financial beneficial.

We are proud of our safety culture and enjoy a mature approach to this element of our operations. A review by Australian Safety Network noted that over the last two years we have improved safety audit markers in 25 of 30 categories, with an additional four maintained at same level. More significantly, we exceeded benchmarks in 18 of the 30 categories, compared to only one in 2006.

Environmental performance

Our involvement in the Sustainable Advantage Program through the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Control has been very productive, with our organisation well regarded by program directors. We have been approached to contribute to testimonials as a leader in our North Coast cluster. As previously indicated, we consider this a better approach to carbon emission and abatement.

Outlook for 2010-11

Our focus in 2009-10 was on efficient methods to raise funds for the service. In March, we went to the community, explaining our need to meet substantially increasing costs, and the community responded. There are still challenges ahead, but with the continued support of a broader donor base we believe we can meet these fundraising challenges. We move into 2010-11 well placed in the delivery of the most critical enhancement of our safety program – the use of NVG equipment. Our chief pilot and chief crewman have completed initial NVG training and will provide critical gap-training for all our crew. Our strategic review is due in the first half of 2010/11 which will highlight critical areas of analysis for us as we move closer to our next contract renewal and our response to increasing regulation in the aviation industry.

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Risk and risk management

Kris Beavis General Manager

Board of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services Pty Ltd Director

Meetings attended

Warren Tozer (Chair)

6/6

John Barber OAM

5/6

Noel Doyle

5/6

Kevin Gosling

4/6

Paul Muldoon

6/6

Dr John Griffin

6/6

Brett Williamson OAM

4/6

Kris Beavis (Company Secretary)

6/6

Southern Region (" Westpac") Helicopter Rescue Service

SRHRS snapshot 2007-08 Number of helicopters Patrol – Number of missions Patrol – Number of hours flown Maintenance – Number of missions Maintenance – Number of hours flown Search and rescue – Number of missions Search and rescue – Number of hours flown Training – Number of missions

2009-10

81.6

78.6

3.7

9.4

111

129

53.8

78.5

95.35

Training – Number of hours flown

37.4

Miscellaneous – Number of missions

25.7

31.5

46.2

Miscellaneous – Number of hours flown

3.1

9.2

TOTAL – Number of missions

207

293

346

202.2

222

251

TOTAL – Number of hours flown

Overview

2009/10 presented a number of challenges for the Southern Region Helicopter Rescue Service (SRHRS); however the board, management team and a very capable staff overcame these and had a very successful year. We continued to grow our capacity and the last 12 months have witnessed a steady growth in our search and rescue operations. Our relationship with Surf Life Saving at all levels is paramount to this success.

VH-SLU - a second aircraft

The SRHRS acquired a back-up helicopter in February 2010, in a strategic move to cover our primary helicopter which underwent extensive maintenance in June 2010. The purchase of this aircraft avoided the realistic possibility of not having a rescue helicopter for up to six months. Once the older helicopter is serviced and back online, our service provision can be extended to a new base on the NSW South Coast.

2008-09

South Coast Service

At the beginning of 2010, discussions commenced with our major sponsor, Westpac, to extend our coverage area further south to the Victorian border. Funding was approved for operations to cover the summer periods of 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13. While it is our hope that this service will become permanent, it will be determined by both demand, and through local community, corporate and government support. Planning for the South Coast service is now well advanced. A temporary hangar has been made available to us at Moruya Airport through the assistance of the Eurobodalla Shire Council. Recruitment for rescue crews was targeted at local surf lifesavers and lifeguards employed with the Australian Lifeguard Service. These crews will be selected and trained throughout the remainder of 2010.

The board and management team have developed a Strategic Management Plan (SMP) to cover the next three financial years (2010 – 2013). There is a strong willingness to deliver the outcomes of this plan, which is now our template for the ongoing relevance and strength of the SRHRS. This plan focuses on developing our capacity to deliver services that meet the needs of the communities of NSW. All projects, budgets and operational plans take their lead from this plan. With this strategic direction in mind, there are six key drivers which will be pursued to achieve our mission by 2013 – our 40th birthday. • Relevance of the service. • Meeting community needs. • Good governance and management practices. • Remaining sustainable with provision for development and capacity building. • Operational excellence in rotary wing aviation and SAR. • Key contributor to the SLSA aviation strategy.

Operations

We continue to witness an increase in the search and rescue workload of the SRHRS. With the growing acceptance of SLS’s Centralised Emergency Response System as a legitimate tasking mechanism for surf lifesaving resources, our helicopters have been tasked to more missions than ever before. Our relationships with the NSW Police Force, the Rural Fire Service, the State Emergency Service, lifeguard services and AusSAR remain strong and we regularly train with these services to ensure our combined optimal capability.

Other key successes • The service conducted a successful inaugural Open Day in March 2010, where we opened the Cape Banks facility to the community. With the support of many emergency services, more than 2,000 people attended the day which also raised more than $8,000 for the helicopter service. • Our training services continue to gain strength with a Commercial Training Division being established, offering HUET courses to the industry. Our winch simulator has also been utilised by several emergency services. This is a part of the organisation that will continue to grow over time. • One of our real strengths is the dedicated staff and volunteers who allow the service to operate at a high-level. Ross Muir left the service in October 2009 after a successful period as General Manager. Our chief pilot, Captain Peter Yates, provided a strong level of leadership while a replacement was found.

The next 12 months

We are looking forward to an exciting, albeit demanding, year ahead. We still receive no government funding, despite our important role, so fundraising to sustain our services in Sydney and Southern NSW will be our major priority. With the establishment of the new South Coast service only months away, there is a large amount of work still to be achieved. We continue to be guided by a challenging but realistic Strategic Plan and there is an overwhelming drive to make sure we continue to remain an important part of the NSW community and the SLSA family.

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Strategic Plan

Stephen Leahy General Manager

Board of Directors

Eight meetings of the Board were conducted during the last financial year. The directors were: Director

Meetings attended

Comments

Ron Rankin AM

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Board Chairman

Brett Williamson OAM

8/8

(SLSA appointed director)

Peter George AM

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John Fraser OAM

8/8

Stephen Leahy

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Joined 15/10/09; Resigned 1/2/10 after being appointed as General Manager

Gordon Lang

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Joined 15/10/09

Graham Ford

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Joined 15/10/09

Governance

Our governance structure

Australian Council

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Governing for life 67

Our governance structure Since 1907, when a small number of Sydney surf life saving clubs formed the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia, we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically disperse organisation, made up of 306 separately incorporated local surf life saving clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 446 support operations (regional rescue and response teams) and seven state and territory centres (see page 164 for full list). As there would otherwise be no meaningful report on the national contribution of the entire movement, the surf lifesaving, education, training and surf sports activities of our members are consolidated in this report. However, as these various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA Ltd and have a variety of legal and reporting structures, their financial results are not consolidated here. We are the peak policy and decision making body for the SLS movement. Under our constitution, our members are: • State centres, represented by their state directors, who have the right to be present, debate and vote at our general meetings. • Affiliated surf life saving clubs (see page 164), representatives of which have the right to be present and to debate on behalf of their club at our general meetings, but with no voting rights. • Life members (see page 118), who have the right to be present and to debate at our general meetings, but with no voting rights. • All individual members of affiliated surf life saving clubs, who have the right to be present at general meetings, but with no voting or debating rights. Each year prior to the commencement of the season, individual members sign an application for joint membership of SLSA and their club. Where the members are less than 18 year of age, the membership form is signed by a parent or legal guardian. This detailed membership form meets a number of legal requirements, including indemnification of SLSA in the event of any claim arising from surf lifesaving activity, as well as outlining a member’s individual liability in the unlikely event of wind-up.

We also operate a number of subsidiary companies to provide helicopter rescue services in NSW with services operated in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia by their respective state centres. We are a foundation member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), through which we maintain contact with other ‘lifesaving nations’ and play a leadership role in developing lifesaving expertise around the world.

Corporate governance Chief Patron His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of Edinburgh Patrons Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of New South Wales Professor David de Kretser AC Governor of Victoria Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO Governor of Queensland His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South Australia His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AM Governor of Western Australia His Excellency the Hon Peter Underwood AO Governor of Tasmania His Honour Thomas Pauling AO QC Administrator of the Northern Territory Vice Patron Hon Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister of Australia Life Governor Alan Whelpton AO Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE* *Denotes deceased

Australian Council Elected directors

Outgoing Elected Director

Ronald Edwin Rankin AM – JP, FAIM, L.AIB, Assoc. Dip. App. Science Ron, a consultant, has been President of SLSA since October 2001, a Director of SLSA since August 1989 and a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2006. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. This is Ron’s final year as president, with his current term expiring in October 2010.

David P Thompson Dave was SLSA’s Director of Surf Sports until 7 May 2010, having served in the role since November 2003. Dave is now an employee of Surf Life Saving Australia, in the role of General Manager, Sport.

John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM – B.Ed, Dip. T (Prim), Ad.Dip.Ed.Admin, M.Ed John, a teacher and retired school principal, has been SLSA’s Director of Development since October 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1981. This is John’s final year as director, with his current term expiring in October 2010.

Gregory James Bird – Assoc Dip Eng Greg, a communications consultant, has been president of Surf Life Saving Tasmania since June 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1978. His current term as SLST president is due to expire in September 2011.

Peter Brian George AM – BAA, Grad. Dip. Acc, ACIS Peter, a consultant and former Head of Finance and Governance, Group Property at Westpac, has been SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving since October 2000 and a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. His current term expires in October 2011. Rick Wright OAM Rick, a a financial administrator, has been SLSA’s Director of Surf Sports since 8 May, 2010, replacing David Thompson in that role. Rick has been a member of the Board of Surf Sports since 2003 and was inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame in 2010. His current term expires in October 2011.

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Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd

Appointed directors (representing state centres)

Kenneth Charles Bird OAM Ken, a company director, has been president of Surf Life Saving Queensland since June 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967. His current term as SLSQ president is due to expire in August 2012. Robert William Creek – Master Public Sector Administration Bob, a Data Centre Manager, has been president of Surf Life Saving Northern Territory, since June 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1988. His current term as SLSNT president is due to expire in March 2012.

Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd

Australian Council Anthony Michael Haven Tony, a senior manager at the NSW State Transit Authority, has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. His current term as SLSNSW president is due to expire in May 2012. Mark Raymond Irwin – BSc (Human Movement) Mark, a company director, has been president of Surf Life Saving Western Australia since September 2008. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1982. His current term as SLSWA president is due to expire in September 2011.

Chief Executive Officer - SLSA Brett Williamson OAM BHMS Ed, BEd Brett, is CEO of SLSA and has been professionally involved with Surf Life Saving since 1984. He has been a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2006. Brett’s role on the AC is non-voting.

Michael James Martin – BEng (Chem) Mike, a company director, has been president of Life Saving Victoria since 2006. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. His current term as LSV president is due to expire in December 2010. William Brame Jamieson AFSM Bill, a district officer with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, has been president of Surf Life Saving South Australia since June 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1963. His current term as SLSSA president expires in May 2011.

As noted in our 2008/09 annual report, SLSA commissioned the Barrington Consulting Group to complete an Organisational Effectiveness Review of Surf Life Saving Australia. This review was conducted throughout 2009 and focussed on the overall effectiveness of SLSA’s strategy, governance and management systems. The Australian Council (AC) received the final report from the review in late 2009, and has subsequently developed a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to implement a range of recommendations. Since the adoption of the CIP, the following has taken place • The review, redrafting and adoption of a new SLSA Constitution. As well as some minor editorial changes, the new constitution changes the name of the ‘Australian Council’ to the ‘SLSA Board’ and provides the board with the opportunity to appoint up to two additional independent directors to fill any potential skills gaps on the board. • The subsequent review and redrafting of the SLSA Regulations. These are expected to be adopted and transitioned during 2010/11.

The role of boards and committees

As one of Australia’s largest volunteer movements, our board and committee structure is critical to ensuring volunteer representation in key decisions. The various committees outlined on pages 73 to 76 meet as required, and their recommendations are then considered by one of the six boards, with the AC having ultimate supervision of all boards and committees.

The role of the directors and management

The day-to-day business of SLSA Ltd is managed by the CEO, under the direction of the AC. The AC may exercise all the powers of the company, except any power the Corporations Act or the constitution requires the company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The AC is responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the AC, however he is accountable to the president (as chairman of the board) on a day to day basis.

Australian Council composition

The AC comprises seven state directors, one from and representing each state and the Northern Territory, (the ‘shareholders’ of SLSA Ltd) who represent our members; three ordinary directors (i.e. Directors of Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Development), who are elected by the state directors; the chairman, who is also elected by the state directors; and the CEO as secretary to the AC, whose role is non-voting. Following the implementation of the CIP, up to two additional independent directors may be appointed to the board in 2010/11.

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Improving our corporate governance

Australian Council meetings and access to management

The AC meets at least four times each year. The elected directors are supported by full-time managers from within SLSA, while the state directors are supported by their respective CEOs.

Management of significant business risks

The 2009/10 period has seen further refinement to our risk management processes. In March 2009, it was determined that the AC and major operational boards list strategic risk management as a standing agenda item for each meeting. In response to this, a major strategic review of SLSA’s risk profile was carried out, covering all risk categories including financial, operational, environmental and people risk. This work has been translated into a draft SLSA Risk Matrix and Risk Manual which is currently undergoing a process of refinement. This document is due to be presented for adoption during 2010/11.

Code of conduct

A code of conduct for directors, setting out expectations and limitations is contained within the corporate governance policy.

Accountability

The AC is accountable to the members of SLSA Ltd. The Constitution lists the following categories of membership: • State centres – debating and voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • Affiliated clubs – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • Life members – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • All members of affiliated clubs – can be present, but no debating or voting rights at SLSA general meetings.

Independence

At the commencement of each AC meeting, the chair asks for directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the AC’s current structure, three directors have a portfolio (an operational area of SLSA), while the other seven represent their state. As with most other federated organisations, there is inevitably the perception of tension between state directors’ responsibilities to their state and their fiduciary duties to SLSA Ltd. These fiduciary duties are higher for a limited company such as SLSA Ltd than for incorporated associations such as state centres. It is the opinion of the chairman that all state directors fulfilled their fiduciary duties first and foremost to SLSA.

Obtaining independent advice

The AC is assisted in aspects of its operations with external advice. Lander and Rogers Lawyers were re‑appointed to provide our legal services at the Annual General Meeting in October 2009, for a period of twelve months. Our auditors, PKF, conduct an annual internal audit, giving the AC independent assurance and advice on operational matters. Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia Pty Ltd also provides advice on insurance matters. Throughout the year, SLSA also sought advice from a range of other external consultants including the Barrington Group who conducted the Organisational Effectiveness Review.

Ethical standards

The board acknowledges the need for, and continued maintenance of, the highest standards of corporate governance practice, ethical conduct by all board members and open and transparent processes. Declaring conflict of interest and pecuniary interest in agenda items of board meetings ensures that, where appropriate, members leave the meeting until discussion is concluded.

Compliance issues

SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). Although not active in this area, SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). The Surf Life Saving Foundation (which reports separately) operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered. The three advisors noted above, Lander and Rogers Lawyers, PKF and JLT also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulation.

Compensation

Directors receive no compensation for their services. Travel and accommodation costs associated with meetings are met by SLSA.

Training

From time to time, presentations by outside experts on strategic matters are made to the AC. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.

Subsidiary entities

As noted elsewhere, SLSA Ltd wholly owns a number of subsidiary bodies. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L, Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and Surf Sports Australia P/L provide rescue services in NSW. Their activities are reported on page 60 and their financial results are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s accounts.

Fiduciary duties

Monthly financial statements for SLSA Ltd and all subsidiary companies are provided to the board. These monthly statements together, with monthly accounts are submitted to directors for endorsement at the subsequent board meeting. All financial accounts and reports are overseen by the FACC and, on their recommendation adopted or otherwise by the board throughout the year.

Pathways to board and committee membership

As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches, to providing the overall strategic direction for the organisation. Broadly speaking a person can become a member of a board or committee by being appointed by either SLSA or by a state centre. The skills base required for these positions is set out in the SLSA Governance Policy and also in the SLSA Regulations.

As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members from everything from patrolling beaches, to providing overall strategic direction for the organisation. Board and committee members freely give up their time for the benefit of Surf Life Saving.

Australian Council (AC) The peak policy and decision body for Surf Life Saving in Australia, made up of the President of SLSA, the seven Presidents of each State and the Northern Territory, the Directors of the organisation’s three operational areas – Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Development, and the Chief Executive Officer of SLSA. The AC delegates the management of SLSA to the Chief Executive Officer (BOM). Name Position Ron Rankin AM President (Chair) Peter George AM Director of Lifesaving Rick Wright OAM* Director of Surf Sports John Fitzgerald OAM Director of Development Tony Haven President, SLSNSW Ken Bird OAM President, SLSQ Mike Martin President, SLSV Bill Jamieson AFSM President, SLSSA Greg Bird President, SLST Mark Irwin President, SLSWA Bob Creek President, SLSNT *Replaced Dave Thompson on 8 May, 2010.

Board of Management (BOM) The BOM supports the CEO to fulfill his delegated managment authority by the Australian Council. The BOM is delegated management authority by the Australian Council and is made up of the Chief Executive Officers (or General Managers) of each State and the Northern Territory, the CEO of SLSA and senior managers of SLSA as required. Brett Williamson SLSA CEO (Chair) OAM John Brennan SLSQ Phil Vanny SLSNSW Nigel Taylor ESM LSV Tony van den Enden SLST Elaine Farmer SLSSA OAM JP

Paul Andrew Tony Snelling Norm Farmer ESM Peter Agnew Chris Giles Dave Thompson Michael Hornby Roger Thompson Steve Francia

SLSWA SLSNT SLSA GM Strategic Development SLSA GM Operations SLSA GM Executive Services SLSA GM Sports SLSA Group GM SLSA Finance Manager SLSF Executive Director

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2009-10 Boards and Committees Board of Development (BOD) The BOD is responsible for the quality management of clubs, school education, history, recognition, leadership and organisational development of SLSA, through overseeing activities designed to meet SLSA developmental objectives. The Board of Development is a skills-based board that is appointed by the Australian Council. John Fitzgerald OAM SLSA Director of Development (Chair) Vanessa Brown SLSA CEO Nominee Graham Ford Board Member Lyn Barratt Board Member Mark Irwin Board Member Kevin Larkins Board Member Mike Martin Board Member

Board of Lifesaving (BOLS) The BOLS is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic lifesaving plans for SLSA. It reviews, develops and maintains lifesaving rules, policies, standards and lifesaving manuals and encourages the expansion of services, including professional lifeguard services. The Board consists of the Director of Lifesaving, SLSA’s CEO (or nominee) and the State Directors of Lifesaving. Peter George AM Peter Agnew John Restuccia Mark Fife Mark Scott Andrew Wells Bruce Hosking Renato Bruce Jo-Anne Gardiner

SLSA Director of Lifesaving (Chair) SLSA CEO Nominee SLSNSW SLSQ SLSV SLST SLSSA SLSWA SLSNT

Board of Lifesaving Management (BOLSM) The BOLSM is responsible for the operational business of lifesaving and the ongoing development and implementation of SLSA’s commercial lifesaving businesses. Peter Agnew Dean Storey George Hill Greg Scott Alex Deane Shane Daw Chris Peck Tony Snelling

SLSA GM Operations (Chair) SLSNSW SLSQ SLSV SLST SLSSA SLSWA SLSNT

Board of Surf Sports (BOSS) The BOSS is responsible for the management and development of the surf sports business, including the event management of all nationally significant surf sports events. Rick Wright OAM* SLSA Director of Surf Sports (Chair) Dave Thompson# SLSA GM Sport John Brennan David Shields Peter Pearce John Wright Brett Harrod Don Alexander John Holt Ian Fullagar *Replaced Dave Thompson on 8 May 2010 #Replaced Grant Baldock on 8 May 2010

Special Purpose Committees Honours Committee

Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community and other awards. John Fitzgerald OAM (Chair) Vanessa Brown Prof. Ed Jaggard Danny Hoyland OAM Andrew Barnes

National Hall of Fame Panel The Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and makes recommendations to the Australian Council about inductions to the Hall of Fame. Ron Rankin AM SLSA Alan Whelpton AO NSW Warren Rennin AM NSW John Fitzgerald OAM SA Vanessa Brown SLSA

Rules and Qualifications Committee Oversees all matters affecting SLSA’s rules and also peruses nominations for all officers, to ensure nominees meet the requirements set out in the regulations. Phil McGibbon (Chair) Simon Moriarty Michael Byrnes

Surf Sports Selection Committee Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy. Phillip Vanny (Chair) Chris Gately Stephen Fry Brett Dowker (SLSA Head Coach)

Surf Sports Technical Committee Responsible to the BOSS for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and policy formulation when directed. Greg Allum OAM (Chair) Paul Taylor (SLSA) Stephen Strange Rick Wright OAM Allan Inwood

National Education Committee

Responsible for the overall development of surf sports across all areas, including high performance, officiating, sports science, youth development and coaching.

Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and discusses issues relating to education. Craig Delahoy Chair Pamela Simon NSW Peta Lawlor QLD Brooke Irvine VIC Alex Deane TAS Joy Fisher SA Peter Ashby WA Julie Snelling NT Peter Agnew SLSA Paul Taylor SLSA Vanessa Brown SLSA

Rick Wright OAM (Chair) Paul Purcell (SLSA) Brett Dowker (SLSA) Don van Keimpema Peter Kirkwood Peter George AM

Athletes Commission Provides a forum for athletes representing the various surf sports disciplines to present their views to the BOSS, Surf Sports Development Committee and SLSA. David Shields (Chair) Shannon Eckstein Ironmen Elizabeth Pluimers Ironwomen Grant Hayes R&R Zane Holmes Board and ski Rebecca Hamilton Surf Boats Gary Cook March Past Chris Allum Swimming Scott Bryant IRB Sharon Brennan Lifesaving Tiarne Smith Youth Martin Lynch Masters Ryan Hoffman Beach

Surf Sports Advisory Forum Provides a forum for formal communications between the BOSS and State Centres on surf sports matters. John Brennan (Chair) SLSQ Dick Bignold SLSNSW Peter Connell SLSQ Neil Morarty OAM SLSV Craig Rogerson SLST Don Alexander SLSSA Peter Ashby SLSWA Charles Rue SLSNT

National Youth Development Committee Responsible for discussing issues and implementing programs relating to youth activities within surf lifesaving. John Fitzgerald OAM Chair Vanessa Brown SLSA Gary Chapman NSW Sue Duncan QLD Nancy Joseph VIC Sharon Kemp TAS Stephen Cornish SA Wendy Moss WA Julie Snelling NT

National Lifeguard Committee The National Lifeguard Committee is responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services around Australia and discussing issues surround lifeguarding. Andre Slade (Chair) Steve Leahy Greg Cahill Dale Richardson Alex Deane Shane Daw Matt Duplessis Tony Snelling

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Surf Sports Development Committee

SLSA NSW QLD VIC TAS SA WA NT

National Lifesaving Gear & Equipment Committee Coordinates the trial and evaluation of new/and or modified lifesaving gear and equipment, and discusses issues relating to surf lifesaving gear and equipment. Bree Corbett (Chair) Henry Scruton Sue Neil Graeme Hurrell Adrian Petrie Andrew Bedford Matt Duplessis Tony Snelling

SLSA NSW QLD VIC TAS SA WA NT

Meritorious Awards & Lifesaving Selection Committee Selects individuals, lifesavers, and/or groups for Meritorious Awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards and educational tours. Ron Rankin AM Peter George AM Mark Fife Lyn Barratt Andrew Chubb

President, SLSA Director of Lifesaving QLD TAS NSW

National Helicopter Advisory Committee

Public Liability Claims Committee

Provides advice to SLSA on helicopter operations and acts as a forum for helicopter interservice consultation.

Manages part of the public liability risk for all of SLSA’s entities participating in and covered by SLSA’s public liability insurance, and to authorise public liability risk claims.

Ron Rankin AM (Chair) Brett Williamson OAM Warren Tozer Kris Beavis Cliff Marsh OAM Richard Jones Steven Leahy Ken Bird OAM John Brennan Phil Vanny Paul Andrew Peter Marshman Paula Butler

SLSA SLSA NRHRS NRHRS Hunter HRS Hunter HRS SRHRS SLSQ SLSQ SLSNSW SLSWA SLSSA LSV

National History Committee Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia. Professor Ed Jaggard WA Vanessa Brown SLSA Stan Vesper NSW Don Burchill OAM QLD Prue Weber VIC Ken Knight OAM TAS Donald Henderson SA Gary McKinnon NT

Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee Assists the Australian Council in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices. Peter George AM (Chair) Ron Rankin AM Brett Williamson OAM John Fraser OAM Neil Morarty OAM

SLSA SLSA SLSA NSW VIC

Appointments and Remuneration Committee Recommends the appointment of the CEO to the Australian Council, reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO and senior executives to the AC, and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation. The committee comprises: Ron Rankin AM Peter George AM

President, SLSA Director of Lifesaving

Brett Williamson OAM Peter Agnew Phil Vanny John Brennan

SLSA SLSA NSW QLD

Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee This Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Management on IT&T strategy, architecture, standards and policy within Surf Life Saving. Gary Daly (Chair) Matt Hanks John Brennan Leigh Coutie Greg Bird Shane Daw Ryan Greenaway Gary Wall Jonathan Farrell Robert Creek

SLSA NSW QLD VIC TAS SA WA NT NSW NT

National Marketing Committee The National Marketing Committee provides advice to the Board of Management on general and specific marketing projects as required. Michael Hornby SLSA (Chair) Natalie Harrison NSW Kerry Clifford QLD Guy Britt VIC Tony van den Enden TAS Shane Daw SA Scott Hine WA Tony Snelling NT

The roles of SLSA’s honorary advisors are varied and are set out in the SLSA regulations. Scott Andrews National Radio Communications Officer Dr Natalie Hood National Medical Officer – Lifesaving Nathan Gibbs National Medical Officer – Sports Medicine Anne-Marie Widermanski National Medical Officer – OH&S Vacant National Medical Officer – Marine Stingers Richard Budd National Power Craft Officer Prof Ed Jaggard OAM National Historian Vacant National Archivist Peter Kirkwood National Surf Sports Coach Education Advisor Donald National Surf Sports Officials Van Keimpema Education Advisor Donald National Surf Sports Officials Van Keimpema Appointments & Welfare Advisor Brett Dowker National Surf Sports High Performance Advisor Vacant National Surf Sports Youth Advisor

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Honorary Advisors

Andre Slade

Matt Thompson

Executive Management Group

Anthony Bradstreet

Public Education Coordinator

Bree Corbett

Operational Staff

Lifeguard Manager

Coastal Safety Services Manager

Lifesaving Operations Coordinator

TBC

Lifesaving Admin Assistant

Contract Roles

Adam Weir

Coastal Risk Manager

Peter Agnew

GM Operations

Dr Shauna Sherker

Research Manager

Norm Farmer ESM

GM Strategic Development

Training & Education Manager

Rachael Bruce

Training & Education Administration Coordinator

Amy Teale

Training & Education Resource Development Coordinator

Craig Delahoy

Surf Life Saving Australia staff as at 28 September 2010

Nathan Morton

Development Services Coordinator

Michelle Hunt

Development Project Coordinator

Vanessa Brown

Development Manager

Samantha Hammond

Andy Hutchinson

IT Support Officer

Ana Keffel

Assistant Accountant

Denham Howe

Travis Klerck

Roger Thompson

Gary Daly

Accountant

Finance Manager

IT Manager

Chris Giles

GM Executive Services

IT Coordinator

Receptionist

EA to CEO Aimee Freeman

CEO Brett Williamson OAM

Lynda Lehmann

Surf & Kayak Talent Program Coordinator

Paul Purcell

High Performance and Sport Development Coordinator

Brett Dowker

High Performance Manager

Paul Taylor

Sports Operations Manager

Holly Davis

Sports Admin Assistant

Jessica Wethered

Event Assistant

Natasha Nicholas

Event Coordinator

Craig Williams

Venue Manager

Sally Fitzsimmons

Event Operations Manager

GM Sports Dave Thompson

Marnie Lock

Rescue 2012 Event Manager

Tom Parsons

Graphic Designer

Stephanie Marsh

Brand & Campaign Manager

Kate Smith

Marketing Manager

Melissa Gray

Marketing/ Partnerships Assistant

Zanna Brown

Partnerships Executive

Cherie Baldock

Partnerships Manager

Group GM Michael Hornby

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Matt Myers

Media and Communications Executive

Jared Joffe

Online Communications Manager

Lauren Ryan

Media Manager

Greg Ross-Smith

Retail & Licensing Manager

We have a dedicated team of paid staff, the majority of who work at Surf House at Bondi Beach, with a number of others based in other states. For our organisational structure and staff list see page 78. Staff in state centres and branches report to their own boards and management team and are therefore not included in this section.

Remuneration

We seek to remunerate our employees consistent with the not-for-profit sector and our informal research indicates that salaries offered are in line with those offered by similar organisations. Our remuneration includes fringe benefit packages which allow us, within Australian Taxation Office guidelines, to provide a proportion of an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income as a tax-exempt fringe benefit.

Performance and salary reviews

Employees participate in twice-yearly performance reviews with their manager and/or the CEO. These reviews are one of the various factors taken into account in the annual salary reviews. We do not have remuneration-based incentive arrangements.

Workplace relations

Our staff operate under a collective workplace agreement which covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with non-standard work hours. This agreement was reviewed and updated during 2009/10, with staff approving the new agreement with an overwhelming majority. The nature of Surf Life Saving activities requires significant amounts of weekend work and under the terms of the agreement, our employees are entitled to time-in-lieu for work undertaken on a weekend. We have monthly staff meetings where any employment related issues that affect all staff are discussed.

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Our staff

Staff turnover and recruitment

As noted in previous annual reports, for many years we have had a high level of staff turnover. We have addressed this in a number of ways including staff development retreats and a confidential survey. The data below suggests these initiatives may be having some positive impacts, with staff turnover in 2009/10 remaining consistent with the improved turnover figure from 2008/09.

Staff statisics as at 30 June, 2010 Staff Member Executive Managers

Managers

Operational Staff

Total

2005/06

2006/07

2007/08

2008/09

2009/10

FTEs

% Male

100.00%

% Female

0.00%

Staff Departures

Staff Turnover

17%

FTEs

% Male

83.33%

91.67%

90.91%

76.92%

60.00%

% Female

16.67%

8.33%

9.09%

23.08%

40.00%

Staff Departures

Staff Turnover

17%

50%

17%

18%

23%

FTEs

% Male

45.83%

33.33%

54.40%

36.00%

34.78%

% Female

54.17%

66.67%

41.60%

56.00%

56.52%

Staff Departures

Staff Turnover

33%

42%

72%

40%

36%

FTEs

% Male

53.33%

56.67%

65.56%

50.00%

52.27%

% Female

46.67%

43.33%

34.44%

50.00%

47.73%

Staff Departures

Staff Turnover

30%

43%

50%

33%

34%

Equal opportunity

We meet all legislative requirements in terms of equal opportunity and a bias-free workplace.

Professional development

We recognise the need to offer our employees the opportunity for professional development and have set aside a budget for this purpose. During the reporting period all of our employees participated in some form of professional development.

Occupational health and safety

For the most part our employees work in normal business office conditions and are not exposed to any undue hazards. We have consistently promoted a healthy and safe work environment, which is ergonomically sound. As with last year, there have been no WorkCover claims. We have an OH&S Committee which meets as the need arises to discussÂ and implement recommendations on any OH&S issue. Many of our staff are also volunteer surf lifesavers and from time to time are engaged in high-risk activities. In these situations they are protected by the full range of SLSA policies and insurances that apply to all members (see page 110).

Environment and sustainability

We recognise that some of our activities have a negative impact on the environment and our Ecosurf program (see page 111) outlines various ways in which the entire Surf Life Saving movement is attempting to reduce this. The Ecosurf policy (SLSA Policy 6.11) is currently undergoing a review to consider the impacts of Surf Life Saving activities on the environment, and the potential impacts that environmental changes (eg. climate change) may have on Surf Life Saving activities.

Overview of the year

As detailed in the President and CEO’s overview, SLSA has continued to diversify revenue streams throughout 2009-10. Fundraising and donation income increased, while sponsorship income remained steady. SLSA received additional Government funding for completion of a major ICT project over the next three years from 2009-10. The following financial statements (page 84 to 106) outline in detail, SLSA’s financial position.

About this financial report

This report covers the financial results of SLSA (parent entity) and its subsidiaries, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service P/L (SRHRS), Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service P/L (NRHRS) and Surf Sports Australia P/L (SSA). For full details of subsidiaries, refer Note 16 (see page 101).

Income statements

The 2009-10 consolidated surplus was $170,237. This comprised a surplus of $220,015 for lifesaving activities and a deficit of $49,778 for helicopter services. In 2009-10, consolidated revenue increased to $29,236,097 (2008-09 $27,723,602). Government grants decreased to $7,259,959 (2008-09 $8,461,234), due primarily to a grant for the Australian Lifesaving Academy ending in 2008-09 ($3,201,616). This was offset by new grants of $1,458,044 from the Department of Health and Ageing for the ICT project and $511,376 from the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts for water saving grants. Sponsorship income remained steady at $9,815,325 (2008-09 $9,846,680), while fundraising and donations increased to $6,108,873 (2008-09 $3,549,644), primarily due to corporate donations to SLSA increasing by $1,677,059 and corporate donations to NRHRS increasing by $382,000 . Other revenue decreased to $1,320,913 (2008-09 $1,979,474, which included an insurance claim of $600,742 received by NRHRS). Sale of goods increased to $1,015,215 (2008-09 $495,721) as SLSA again took control of a direct retail program via an online store which commenced in October 2010.

Expenditure on the administration of lifesaving and competitions increased to $4,199,213 (2008‑09 $3,173,201). This included an increase in costs associated with marketing, communications and partner programs as the group continues to strive for diversification of revenue streams. Expenditure on phase one of the ICT project was $1,622,560.

Governance Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Finance Manager's Report Balance sheet

The net assets of the consolidated group have remained steady at $23,659,817 (2008-09 $23,522,363) demonstrating the group’s solid financial position. The current ratio (current assets:current liabilities) of the group and the parent entity continue to be well above the international benchmark standard of one. Property, plant and equipment increased by $4,620,336 with SLSA’s purchase of land and buildings at Rosebery in Sydney for new headquarters and expenditure on improvements (total $3,817,448) and the purchase by SRHRS of an additional aircraft (total $1,921,424). Cash decreased by $2,285,842 and financial assets decreased by $2,864,144. Over the twelve month period, total group assets decreased by $323,305 while total group liabilities decreased by $460,759. The resulting increase in group equity was $137,454 representing the surplus of $170,237 and a write-off to reserves of $32,783 in relation to NRHRS foreign currency contracts.

Cash flow statements

For the consolidated group, cash decreased by $2,285,842. Net cash inflow from operating activities was $895,907. Net cash outflow from investment activities was $3,181,749 which comprised payments of $6,347,211 for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $3,050,512 from the sale of investments and proceeds of $114,950 from the sale of property, plant and equipment.

Roger Thompson Finance Manager 8 October 2010

Financial Statements Directors' report

Independent Auditors declaration

Financial statements

Notes to financial statements

Declared opinion

105

Independent Auditors report

106

Delivering for life 82

Directors' Report Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its Subsidiaries Acn: 003 147 180 Your Directors present this report on Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd and its subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2010.

1. Directors The names of each person who has been a Director during the year and at the date of this report are: Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Consultant Gregory James Bird Communications Consultant Kenneth Charles Bird OAM Company Director Robert William Creek Data Centre Manager John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM Teacher Peter Brian George AM Consultant Anthony Michael Haven Senior Manager William Brame Jamieson AFSM District Officer Michael James Martin Company Director Mark Raymond Irwin Company Director David Paul Thompson Commercial Business Manager (Resigned 7 May 2010) Ian James Wright OAM Financial Administrator (Appointed 8 May 2010) Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year unless otherwise stated.

2. Objectives The primary objective of SLSA is to build the capacity of the whole organisation, its people and frontline services to meet the growing needs of beach visitors and SLSA members. Strategic Management Plan In May 2007, SLSA adopted a strategic management plan – Saving Lives in the Water (2007-11). This plan provides a platform for strategic development and operational delivery for SLSA and state centres. The Directors regularly review the organisation’s performance against the strategic and operational objectives outlined in the strategic management plan. An important outcome of these organisational performance report cards is the identification of key drivers which, when delivered, would have an enabling effect on multiple strategic and operational objectives. The key drivers identified in the most recent organisational performance review were: growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities; enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research; building smart, effective ICT systems; growing sustainable and diversified revenues; improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs; enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation; and, implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan.

Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research 2009/10 has seen the adoption of the National Research Agenda by the Australian Council. This has resulted in the creation of the Research Advisory Committee and the engagement of a National Research Manager to lead the expansion and coordination of SLSA research activities to underpin SLSA’s philosophy of evidence-based practice and fostering innovation. Building smart, effective ICT systems SLSA’s revolutionary ICT change project, aimed at improving the ICT systems used by SLSA’s 153,000 SLS members, states, branches, clubs and staff nationally, has made significant progress in 2009/10. The ICT Project has been separated into three sub-phases, with the project due for completion in June 2012. Sub-Phase 1 was completed in June 2010. Growing sustainable and diversified revenues Following discussions between SLSA, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) and state centre representatives, agreement was reached to establish a national fundraising foundation. Work on redefining our retail and licensing programs also continued. Our retail program was also expanded during the year.

Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs To ensure SLSA continues to grow as an organisation, we undertook a major survey of SLS members in 2009/10 to understand how we can better service our membership. The results from the ‘Can Do’ member survey were released at the beginning of 2010 and identified ten key areas in which our members thought we could improve. SLSA is working to address these areas to ensure that we respond to the needs of our membership. Extensive work was also undertaken to create Surf Life Saving’s new brand direction, due to be officially launched later in 2010.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Achievement of Objectives Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities In 2009/10, SLSA focused on the delivery of the SLSA Total Service Plan, with an overarching strategy to educate all Australians about rip currents and to reinforce the message, “Swim between the Red and Yellow flags”. Two targeted programs focusing on rock fishers and international tourists and migrants have also been developed, while local drowning interventions continue to be funded under the SLSA Black Spot Program. SLSA was a key contributor to the 2010 Australian Water Safety Conference held in May 2010 presenting on coastal risk assessment, drowning prevention and research to an audience of key water safety stakeholders.

Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation SLSA and state centres continued to provide substantive submissions to all levels of government on a diverse range of topics including coastal safety, emergency services, sport, education, notfor-profit sector, social compact, climate change and intellectual property. Quarterly “Beach Safe” newsletters were also issued and the annual “National Coastal Safety Report” was produced to identify trends in coastal drowning deaths. Implementation of SLSA’s continuous improvement plan An organisational effectiveness review was completed during 2009/10 resulting in some forty (40) recommendations across governance, strategy and management. A continuous improvement plan was subsequently developed to progress the issues arising from the review. Implementation of many key elements of the continuous improvement plan such as revising the SLSA constitution, regulations and governance policy were advanced considerably during 2009/10.

3. Performance Measurement Performance management against the strategic management plan – Saving Lives in the Water (2007‑11) plan is critical to ensure that resources are being allocated based on priority and need. To assist the Australian Council (AC) and management, a regular reporting cycle has been developed which allows for the acknowledgement of progress and success, and the early identification of areas that require further attention.

4. Principal Activities The principal activities, in which the consolidated entity was engaged during the financial year ended 30 June 2010, were the administration of surf life saving activities and the management and operation of the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service. During the financial year there were no significant changes in the nature of the consolidated entity’s activities.

5. Results Of Operations The net consolidated profit of the consolidated entity for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 was $170,237 (2009: $129,521).

6. Members Liability The parent entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, as a company limited by guarantee and as such does not have any issued capital. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2010 the number of members was 153,626 (2009: 150,318).

7. Directors’ Benefits Neither since the end of the financial year nor during the financial year has a Director received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the financial statements, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the company or of a related body corporate) by reason of a contract made by the company or a related body corporate with a Director or with a firm of which the Director is a member, or a company in which the Director has a substantial financial interest.

8. Auditor’s Independence Declaration The Directors received the attached independence declaration from the lead auditor of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. This Directors’ Report is made and signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Director Sydney, 8 October 2010

Peter Brian George AM Director

Auditor's Independence Declaration As lead auditor for the audit of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010, I declare that toÂ the best of my knowledge and belief there have been: (a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to theÂ audit; and (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. This declaration is in respect of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the entities it controlled during the year.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Sydney, 8 October 2010

The PKF East Coast Practice is a member of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent member firms. The PKF East Coast Practice is also a member of the PKF Australia Limited national network of legally independent firms each trading as PKF. PKF East Coast Practice has offices in NSW, Victoria and Brisbane. PKF East Coast Practice does not accept responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member firm or firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Statements of Comprehensive Income For the year ended 30 June 2010

Consolidated Note

2010 $

Parent Entity

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Revenue from continuing operations

29,236,097

27,723,602

19,491,793

18,193,970

Other expenses

(29,065,860)

(27,594,081)

(19,429,638)

(18,080,430)

170,237

129,521

62,155

113,540

1(d)

–

Profit from continuing operations

170,237

129,521

62,155

113,540

Profit for the year

170,237

129,521

62,155

113,540

Cash flow hedges

–

32,783

–

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

–

32,783

–

Total comprehensive income for the year

170,237

162,304

62,155

113,540

Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense

Other comprehensive income:

The above statements of comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Consolidated

Parent Entity

Note

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

18(a)

9,558,343

11,844,185

4,818,293

9,539,718

Trade and other receivables

2,386,955

2,057,165

1,889,561

1,435,673

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

2,997,183

5,861,327

2,551,441

2,752,073

Inventories

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

886,762

977,424

203,531

94,502

15,829,243

20,740,101

9,462,826

13,821,966

–

32,783

200,104

Non current assets Other financial assets

Property, plant & equipment

18,064,004

13,443,668

5,829,425

2,051,220

Total non current assets

18,064,004

13,476,451

6,029,529

2,251,324

Total assets

33,893,247

34,216,552

15,492,355

16,073,290

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Statements of Financial Position As at 30 June 2010

Current liabilities Trade and other payables

7,418,652

7,529,224

6,412,777

6,645,017

Provisions

629,502

449,087

280,023

175,808

8,048,154

7,978,311

6,692,800

6,820,825

Total current liabilities

Non current liabilities Trade and other payables

2,145,500

2,632,000

2,145,500

2,632,000

Provisions

39,776

83,878

8,776

37,341

2,185,276

2,715,878

2,154,276

2,669,341

Total liabilities

10,233,430

10,694,189

8,847,076

9,490,166

Net assets

23,659,817

23,522,363

6,645,279

6,583,124

21,363,392

21,377,323

4,348,854

4,470,867

Total non current liabilities

Equity Retained earnings Special funds

2,296,425

2,112,257

2,296,425

2,112,257

Reserves

–

32,783

–

23,659,817

23,522,363

6,645,279

6,583,124

Total equity

The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Statements of Changes in Equity For the year ended 30 June 2010

Consolidated

Parent Entity

Retained Earnings $

Special Funds $

Other Reserves $

Total Equity $

Retained Earnings $

Special Funds $

Total Equity $

21,539,594

2,020,440

–

23,560,034

4,649,119

2,020,440

6,669,559

Adjustment on change in accounting policy

(199,975)

–

(199,975)

–

(199,975)

Restated total equity balance at the beginning of the financial year

21,339,619

2,020,440

–

23,360,059

4,449,144

2,020,440

6,469,584

129,521

–

32,783

162,304

113,540

–

113,540

Note Balance at 1 July 2008

Total comprehensive income for the year Amounts transferred to special funds

(94,011)

94,011

–

(94,011)

94,011

–

Amounts transferred from special funds

2,194

(2,194)

–

2,194

(2,194)

–

21,377,323

2,112,257

32,783

23,522,363

4,470,867

2,112,257

6,583,124

170,237

–

(32,783)

137,454

62,155

–

62,155

Balance at 30 June 2009 Total comprehensive income for the year Amounts transferred to special funds

(186,368)

186,368

–

(186,368)

186,368

–

Amounts transferred from special funds

2,200

(2,200)

–

2,200

(2,200)

–

21,363,392

2,296,425

–

23,659,817

4,348,854

2,296,425

6,645,279

Balance at 30 June 2010

The above statements of changes in equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Consolidated Note

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

30,723,782

28,055,134

20,297,469

18,351,841

(30,230,381)

(25,402,666)

(21,616,231)

(16,365,697)

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received

402,506

411,877

234,450

218,917

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities

895,907

3,064,345

(1,084,312)

2,205,061

Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

3,050,512

2,707,500

387,000

2,707,500

Payments for property, plant and equipment

(6,347,211)

(1,361,549)

(3,999,831)

(58,202)

114,950

135,155

11,759

25,905

(3,181,749)

1,481,106

(3,601,072)

2,675,203

Loans to subsidiaries

–

(36,041)

(168,493)

Net cash outflow from financing activities

–

(36,041)

(168,493)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(2,285,842)

4,545,451

(4,721,425)

4,711,771

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

11,844,185

7,298,734

9,539,718

4,827,947

9,558,343

11,844,185

4,818,293

9,539,718

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Statements of Cash Flows For the year ended 30 June 2010

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

18(a)

The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

1. Summary of significant accounting policies The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, including the Australian Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Corporations Act 2001, Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Charitable Fundraising Regulations 1993. The financial report covers Surf Life Saving Australia Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. Surf Life Saving Australia Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and is a company limited by guarantee. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the functional currency of the parent company and all of its subsidiaries. The following is a summary of the principal accounting policies adopted by the consolidated entity in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. a) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. It does not take into account changing money values. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. b) Impairment of assets At each reporting date, the entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.

c) Revenue recognition Revenue from contracts is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Revenue from sponsorship and grant income is recognised in the year to which it relates and can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Revenue from fundraising is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is received by the company. Other income is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Interest revenue is recognised on an effective yield basis. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). d) Income tax The parent entity is exempt from taxation by virtue of item 1.1 of section 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. e) Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements combine the financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and all its subsidiaries (refer Note 16). A controlled entity is any entity controlled by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. Control exists where Surf Life Saving Australia Limited has the capacity to dominate the decision-making in relation to the financial and operating policies of another entity so that the other entity operates with Surf Life Saving Australia Limited to achieve the objectives of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. A list of subsidiaries is contained in Note 16 to the financial report. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated entity from the date that control commences until the date control ceases. In the parent entity’s financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost. The effects of all transactions between entities in the consolidated group have been eliminated in full and the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with those policies applied by the parent entity.

f) Financial instruments Recognition Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured and set out below: Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Assets in this category are classified as current assets. Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories. Availablefor-sale financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken directly to equity. Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognized at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation. Impairment At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of ComprehensiveÂ Income. g) Derivatives Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so the nature of the item being hedged. The Consolidated Entity has entered into foreign exchange contracts to manage the risk of currency movements on the purchase of new aircraft or substantial parts and components. Foreign exchange management is undertaken in order to minimise possible adverse effects for movements in exchange rates. As such the

Consolidated Entity has designated the forward foreign exchange contract as a hedge of the cash flows of recognised assets and liabilities and highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). The Consolidated Entity documents at the inception of the hedging transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Consolidated Entity also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve (within other reserves). The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income within other income or other expense. Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the statement of comprehensive income in the periods when the hedged item will affect profit or loss. When derivative instruments do not qualify for hedgeÂ accounting, changes in fair value are recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

h) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs have been assigned to inventory quantities on hand at balance date using average cost. i) Property, plant & equipment & depreciation Freehold land is stated at cost and is not depreciated. Buildings are stated at cost and are depreciated over an estimated useful life of 40 years. Plant and equipment is stated at cost. Plant and equipment is depreciated using the prime cost method and rates of between 15% and 36%. Motor vehicles are stated at cost. Motor vehicles are depreciated using the prime cost method of 22.5%. Aircraft relates to the helicopters owned and leased by the consolidated entity. Aircraft and equipment are depreciated using the prime cost method. The depreciation rates for each aircraft will vary considerably and are based on the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. The depreciation rates used are:

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

Aircraft at valuation 5% – 29% Aircraft and equipment at cost 5% – 33% j) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. k) Employee entitlements Annual leave entitlements have been measured at nominal value regardless of whether they are expected to be settled within twelve months of balance date. Long service leave entitlements have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows in respect of services provided up to balance date. Liabilities are determined after taking estimated on-costs into consideration. l) Leased assets Leased assets classified as finance leases are capitalised as fixed assets. The amount initially brought to account is the present value of minimum lease payments. A finance lease is one that effectively transfers from the lessor to the lessee, substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased property. Capitalised leased assets are amortised on a straightline basis over the estimated useful life of the asset to the entity. Finance lease payments are allocated between interest expenses and reduction of lease liability over the term of the lease. The interest expense is determined by applying the interest rate implicit in the lease to the outstanding lease liability at the beginning of each lease payment period. Operating lease payments are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred. m) Government grants Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset on a straight line basis.

n) Critical accounting estimates and judgments Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated in the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and from within the consolidated group. Key estimates – Impairment The consolidated entity assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company that may lead to the impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. o) Foreign currency transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year end exchange rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge. Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to the extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity, otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. p) Changes in comparative figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year. The consolidated entity has reviewed the treatment of available-for-sale financial assets. As a result of this review, the consolidated amount of $5,861,327, in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009, was identified as being incorrectly classified as an available-for-sale financial asset. This amount should

have been classified as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss. This has been adjusted in this financial report by correctly classifying these financial assets in the statements of financial position for the year ended 30 June 2009 and related notes. This reclassification has not quantitatively impacted the statements of comprehensive income, statements of financial position, statements of changes in equity or statements of cash flows as these assets were accounted for in accordance with the consolidated entityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy on financial assets at fair value through profit and loss as per note 1(f). q) Parent company inclusion ASIC Class Order [CO 10/654] has been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. This class order allows companies that present consolidated financial statements to include parent entity financial statements as part of their financial report under Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act 2001. Entities taking advantage of the relief are not required to present the summary parent entity information otherwise required by regulation 2M.3.01 of the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

r) Financial statement presentation The consolidated entity has applied the revised AASB101 Presentation of Financial Statements which became effective 1 January 2009. The revised standard requires the separate presentation of a statement of changes in equity. All non-owner changes in equity must now be presented in the statement of comprehensive income. As a consequence, the consolidated entity had to change the presentation of its financial statements. Comparative information has been re-presented so that it is also in conformity with the revised standard.

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

Consolidated

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Government grants

7,259,959

8,461,234

7,259,959

8,461,234

Sponsorship

9,815,325

9,846,680

7,015,162

6,667,936

Revenue from continuing operations

Fundraising and donations

6,108,873

3,549,644

1,851,352

174,293

Contract revenue

1,945,367

1,872,990

–

Other revenue

1,320,913

1,979,474

1,027,766

1,258,895

405,265

383,379

234,450

218,917

1,015,215

495,721

1,015,215

495,721

Interest Sale of goods

Gains on financial assets through profit and loss

257,872

175,724

186,368

91,229

Hire of helicopter

127,569

74,317

–

Royalty and trademark revenue

255,604

226,223

255,605

226,223

Club payment for subsidised rescue equipment

309,287

383,624

309,287

383,624

Competition entry fees

414,848

274,592

336,629

215,898

29,236,097

27,723,602

19,491,793

18,193,970

Lifesaving

9,491,782

11,449,503

9,499,282

11,449,503

Competitions

5,097,754

4,871,309

3,345,205

3,125,387

Administration of lifesaving and competitions

4,199,213

3,173,201

4,187,680

3,164,708

Information and communication technology project development

1,622,560

–

1,622,560

–

Expenses

Cost of sales

570,377

335,203

570,377

335,203

Helicopter administration and finance

857,695

796,568

–

Helicopter operations

5,453,698

5,160,518

–

Helicopter fundraising

1,767,023

1,774,897

–

Foreign exchange loss

2,465

–

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

3,293

32,882

–

5,629

–

204,534

–

29,065,860

27,594,081

19,429,638

18,080,430

3,293

32,882

–

5,629

–

204,534

–

Forgiveness of loan to subsidiary

Parent Entity

Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses As expenses Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Forgiveness of Loan to Subsidiary Employee entitlements expense

136,313

59,278

75,649

21,758

Write-down of inventories to net realisable value

197,523

19,365

56,916

19,365

1,683,880

1,531,915

209,867

179,967

Depreciation/amortisation expenses

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Trade receivables

1,663,656

1,369,304

1,467,667

977,366

Other receivables

723,299

687,861

421,894

289,814

Trade and other receivables

Loan to subsidiary

–

168,493

2,386,955

2,057,165

1,889,561

1,435,673

During the year, loans to Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, amounting to $204,534 were forgiven.

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Investments in managed funds at fair value

2,997,183

5,861,327

2,551,441

2,752,073

2,997,183

5,861,327

2,551,441

2,752,073

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

Included in investments in managed funds are amounts set aside to facilitate the requirements of Special Funds, as designated in Note 15.

Inventories Finished goods at cost

257,091

152,156

203,531

94,502

Stock of aircraft spare parts at cost Stock of aircraft spare parts at net realisable value

489,064

–

140,607

825,268

–

886,762

977,424

203,531

94,502

Forward exchange contract (cash flow hedge) (Note 1 (g) and Note 19)

–

32,783

–

Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 16)

–

200,104

–

32,783

200,104

Freehold land at cost

1,595,453

5,453

1,590,000

–

Building at cost

5,420,673

3,194,356

4,332,448

2,105,000

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(714,753)

(606,544)

(469,487)

(385,917)

Other financial assets (non current)

Property, plant and equipment

6,301,373

2,593,265

5,452,961

1,719,083

Aircraft and equipment at cost

16,787,844

15,426,971

–

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(5,972,960)

(5,418,654)

–

10,814,884

10,008,317

–

2,268,842

2,012,925

1,058,818

905,589

(1,623,814)

(1,486,903)

(740,505)

(650,260)

645,028

526,022

318,313

255,329

528,765

512,600

181,519

188,545

(226,046)

(196,536)

(123,368)

(111,737)

302,719

316,064

58,151

76,808

Plant and equipment at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Motor vehicles at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Total property, plant and equipment at cost

26,601,577

21,152,305

7,162,785

3,199,134

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(8,537,573)

(7,708,637)

(1,333,360)

(1,147,914)

18,064,004

13,443,668

5,829,425

2,051,220

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

During August 2005, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (SRSLSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SLSA, entered into an agreement with Landcom whereby SRSLSA was granted a 99 year lease for a building at peppercorn rent. Under the terms of the agreement, the building and leasehold improvements are owned by Landcom. In 2010, the Directors commissioned an independent valuation to be undertaken for the leasehold improvements on the property. These leasehold improvements were valued on 30 June 2010 at $4,300,000. The valuation was performed on a depreciated replacement cost basis. 9.

Property, plant and equipment (continued) Land & Buildings $

Aircraft & Equipment $

Balance at 1 July 2009

2,593,265

Additions – at cost

3,817,448

Movements in Carrying Value

Plant & Equipment $

Motor Vehicles $

Total $

10,008,317

526,022

316,064

13,443,668

2,135,927

270,446

185,072

6,408,893

Consolidated

Transfers

–

(18,825)

18,825

–

Disposals – at cost

–

(612,611)

–

(168,907)

(781,518)

Disposals – accumulated depreciation

–

612,611

–

64,230

676,841

Depreciation charge

(109,340)

(1,310,535)

(170,265)

(93,740)

(1,683,880)

Carrying amount at 30 June 2010

6,301,373

10,814,884

645,028

302,719

18,064,004

Balance at 1 July 2009

1,719,083

–

255,329

76,808

2,051,220

Additions – at cost

3,817,448

–

153,229

29,154

3,999,831

Disposals – at cost

–

(36,180)

Disposals – accumulated depreciation

–

24,421

(83,570)

–

(90,245)

(36,052)

(209,867)

5,452,961

–

318,313

58,151

5,829,425

Parent Entity

Depreciation charge Carrying amount at 30 June 2010

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Trade payables

1,743,120

1,662,912

1,382,242

1,297,378

Other payables

420,875

705,930

178,383

593,060

Income in advance

3,916,472

3,948,517

3,513,967

3,542,714

Public liability claims pool (see below)

1,338,185

1,211,865

1,338,185

1,211,865

7,418,652

7,529,224

6,412,777

6,645,017

2,145,500

2,632,000

2,145,500

2,632,000

2,145,500

2,632,000

2,145,500

2,632,000

10. Trade and other payables Current

Non Current Income in Advance

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

The public liability claims pool is administered by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (SLSA) on behalf of all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of SLSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entities covered by SLSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public liability insurance.

11. Provisions Current Employee entitlements

629,502

449,087

280,023

175,808

39,776

83,878

8,776

37,341

669,278

532,965

288,799

213,149

Annual Leave

Long Service Leave

Total

Opening balance 1 July 2009

366,728

166,237

532,965

Additional provisions raised during the year

343,680

59,071

402,751

(249,004)

(17,434)

(266,438)

461,404

207,874

669,278

Opening balance 1 July 2009

175,808

37,341

213,149

Additional provisions raised during the year

180,149

8,289

188,438

(112,788)

243,169

45,630

288,799

Non Current Employee entitlements Aggregate employee entitlements

Movement in Provisions Consolidated

Amounts used Balance at 30 June 2010 Parent Entity

Amounts used Balance at 30 June 2010

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

12. Commitments for expenditure Capital commitments Surf Life Saving Australia Limited has entered into an agreement to pay $95,697 (2009: Nil) for the installation of air conditioning systems for the building located at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery, NSW. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd has entered into an agreement to pay $153,054 (2009: Nil) for the supply of a hoist. Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd has no capital commitments (2009: Aircraft equipment purchase $144,338; USD $88,921 ). Forward exchange contract Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd entered into forward exchange contracts to buy and sell specified amounts of foreign currency in the future at stipulated exchange rates. The objective is to protect the company from unfavourable exchange rate movements related to the purchase of aircraft equipment. At balance date the outstanding forward exchange contracts are:

2010

2009

$USD

– Settlement: within 6 months ($)

–

88,921

– Average exchange rate

–

0.6160

Sell Australian Dollars/Buy US Dollars

The Westpac bank holds a security over a term deposit to secure the foreign exchange contracts. Operating Leases Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd has entered into operating leases for the use of shop space for fundraising activities over the next 3 years, which will give rise to an annual expense of $76,332. Future expenditure for use of shop space are as follows:

2010

2009

Within one year

69,072

42,210

Within two years

61,836

69,072

Within three years Total

32,958

61,836

163,866

173,118

13. Contingencies SLSA manages a public liability claims pool on behalf of all SLSA’s State Centres. An actuarial review has indicated that the funds held in the pool will be sufficient to cover the cost of all expected claims. SLSA has arranged a bank guarantee for $40,920 (2009: Nil) for the purpose of a security deposit for building development at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW.

14. Members’ equity issued capital The parent entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, as a company limited by guarantee and as such does not have any issued capital. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2010 the number of members was 153,626 (2009: 150,318).

100

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Academy fund

730,446

680,222

730,446

680,222

Building fund

417,916

375,971

417,916

375,971

Lifesaving equipment fund

18,546

15. Special funds Funds have been set aside (Note 6) for specific purposes and are detailed as follows:

Lifesaving surveillance cameras

47,800

50,000

47,800

50,000

Overseas touring fund

63,544

Strategic development fund

25,594

992,579

898,380

992,579

898,380

2,296,425

2,112,257

2,296,425

2,112,257

2,020,440

2,112,257

2,020,440

186,368

94,011

186,368

94,011

(2,200)

(2,194)

(2,200)

(2,194)

2,296,425

2,112,257

2,296,425

2,112,257

Long term reserve

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

Movement in special funds Balance at beginning of financial year Plus: Appropriation of income received relating to funds Less: Approved expenditure from funds Balance at end of financial year

This year $2,200 (2009: $2,194) of Special Funds were drawn down to run specific programs as per the SLSA Business Plan.

Percent of shares held Country of Incorporation

2010 %

2009 %

16. Details of Subsidiaries Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

(1)

Australia

100

Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

(1) (2)

Australia

100

SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd

Australia

100

Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd

Australia

100

(1) Compliance with the financial disclosure requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) has been disclosed in the financial statements of these entities.

(2)

Not Audited by PKF.

101

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

17. Related party transactions Controlling entity The ultimate parent entity is Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. Ownership interests in related parties Information in relation to ownership interests in subsidiaries are provided in note 16: Directors and director related entities The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited during the year were: Ronald Edwin Rankin AM

Consultant

Gregory James Bird

Communications Consultant

Kenneth Charles Bird OAM

Company Director

Robert William Creek

Data Centre Manager

John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM

Teacher

Peter Brian George AM

Consultant

Anthony Michael Haven

Senior Manager

William Brame Jamieson AFSM

District Officer

Michael James Martin

Company Director

Mark Raymond Irwin

Company Director

David Paul Thompson

Commercial Business Manager (Resigned 7 May 2010)

Ian James Wright OAM

Financial Administrator (Appointed 8 May 2010)

During the year, Directors did not receive any remuneration or other benefits from the group. During the year $13,052 (2009: $4,114) was paid to Warren Rennie AM, a Director of a related entity for printing services provided. The services provided were on a commercial basis.

2010 $

2009 $

Marketing fee from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service

–

70,000

Support staff services fee from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service

–

30,000

Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd – short term loan

36,041

168,493

Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd – contribution for Kellogg’s Iron Man series

62,400

–

Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service – contribution for Surfcom

16,500

–

168,493

Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

222

616

Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

–

18,822

–

8,250

Transactions within the wholly owned group The following amounts were paid to the parent entity from subsidiaries during the year:

The following amounts were paid from the parent entity to a subsidiary entity during the year:

The following amounts were receivable by the parent entity from its subsidiaries at the end of the financial year: Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd*

* Loan to Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd $204,534 was forgiven during the year. The following amounts were payable by the parent entity to its subsidiary at the end of the financial year: Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd

102

18. Cash and cash equivalents (a)

For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statements of financial position as follows:

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

Cash at bank

2,815,395

4,748,271

1,527,347

4,256,152

Interest bearing deposits

6,742,948

7,095,914

3,290,946

5,283,566

9,558,343

11,844,185

4,818,293

9,539,718

Included in cash and interest bearing deposits above are the following amounts which are restricted for the use of facilitating the ongoing Information and Communication Technology project, future purchase of aircraft, and facilitating requirements identified by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s (SLSA’s) management of the public liability claims pool on behalf of all SLSA’s State Centres:

(b)

Information and communication technology funds

3,054,343

4,400,000

3,054,343

4,400,000

Funds for future purchase of aircraft

1,277,088

200,544

–

Public liability claims pool (Note 10)

1,338,185

1,211,865

1,338,185

1,211,865

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

Financing arrangements The following facilities were in place at balance date

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

150,000

–

Total and unused facilities Bank overdraft facility

19. Reserves Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

2009 $

2010 $

2009 $

32,783

–

32,783

–

(32,783)

–

32,783

–

Hedging Reserve – cash flow hedges Balance at the beginning of the financial year Revaluation of forward contracts to fair value at balance date Transfer of fair value at settlement date of forward contracts Balance at the end of the year

The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that is recognised directly in equity, as described in note 1(g). Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated hedged transaction affects profit and loss.

20. Financial Risk Management For all assets and liabilities the net fair value approximates their carrying value.

21. Events occurring after the reporting period There has not arisen in the interval since 30 June 2010 and up to the date of this report, any matter that, in the opinion of the Directors, has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.

103

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2010

22. Company details The registered office and principal place of business of the company is 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026

23. Additional Disclosures required by the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Charitable Fundraising RegulationsÂ 1993 (a)

Fundraising Appeals conducted during the year Donations, wages supporters, housie, raffles, special events, promotional sales and helicopter sponsorship.

(b)

Information on any material occurrence Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Limited and Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Limited, after consolidation entries, earned an operating profit including abnormal items for the year ended 30 June 2010 of $12,377 compared to an operating profit of $174,296 for the year ended 30 June 2009.

(c)

Consolidated

Parent Entity

2010 $

Gross proceeds:

6,108,872

1,851,352

Less Total costs:

(1,770,803)

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

4,338,069

1,851,352

Details of Aggregate Gross Income and Total Expenses of Fundraising Appeals

Net Surplus from fundraising appeals

Gross income does not include corporate sponsorships for the parent company as these are considered commercial arrangements with contracted deliverables rather than fundraising appeals. (d)

Details of gross income and aggregate expenses of appeals conducted jointly with traders No appeals were conducted jointly with traders during the year.

(e)

Statement showing how funds received were applied to Charitable Purposes (i) Net surplus from fundraising appeals

4,338,069

1,851,352

(17,632,590)

(12,182,672)

(9,606,788)

(6,972,532)

Total Expenditure

(27,239,378)

(19,155,204)

Shortfall

(22,901,309)

(17,303,852)

(ii) This is applied to the charitable purposes in the following manner: Expenditure on direct services Expenditure on indirect services

(iii) The Shortfall of $22,901,309 was funded by corporate sponsorship, government grants and cost recovery charges received from various bodies. (f)

Comparisons by Monetary figures and percentages

Consolidated $ % Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising

1,770,803 / 6,108,872

29%

Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising

4,338,069 / 6,108,872

71%

Total costs of direct services/total expenditure

17,632,590 / 27,239,378

65%

Total costs of direct services/total income received

17,632,590 / 27,456,289

64%

Parent Entity $ % Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising

-/ 1,851,352

1,851,352 / 1,851,352

100%

Total costs of direct services/total expenditure

12,182,672 / 19,155,204

64%

Total costs of direct services/total income received

12,182,672 / 19,487,413

63%

Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising

104

Declaration by Chief Executive Officer in respect of fundraising appeals I, Brett Duncan Williamson OAM, CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare, in my opinion: i. The statements of comprehensive income give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of the consolidated entity with respect to fundraising appeals; ii. The statements of financial position give a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals; iii. The provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, the regulations under the Act and the conditions attached to the fundraising authority have been complied with; and iv. The internal controls exercised by the consolidated entity are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by Surf Life Saving Australia from any of its fundraising appeals.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Declared Opinion

Brett Duncan Williamson OAM Chief Executive Officer Sydney, 8 October 2010

Directors' declaration for the year ended 30 June 2010 The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare that: 1. In the directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes of the Company and the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, included that they: a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and b. give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company as at 30 June 2010 and of their performance represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended on that date; and 2. In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors

Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Director Sydney, 8 October 2010

Peter Brian George AM Director

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Independent Auditor's Report To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited

Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration for the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity comprises Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, and the Corporations Act 2001.This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements We also report that: (a) the financial statements show a true and fair view of the financial result of fundraising appeals for the year ended 30 June 2010, as required by the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991; (b) the accounting and associated records of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited have been kept in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations for the year ended 30 June 2010; (c) money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year have been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations; and (d) as at the date of this report, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Surf Life Saving Australia Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they are due.

Financial Statements Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion the financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

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Awards and Honours Surf Life Saving in Australia

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Hall of Fame

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Surf Life Saving in Australia Who is the Australian Surf Lifesaver? Our members:

• Commit personal time and energy to save lives in the water around Australia. • Develop and maintain a high level of skill through ongoing training and participation in sport. • Provide leadership in developing and advocating volunteerism as a valued characteristic within Australian society. • Epitomise the strength and character of being Australian for life. The Surf Lifesaver is an Australian icon. Each person who wears the red and yellow cap is a recipient and guardian of that heritage.

Why become a surf lifesaver?

Surf lifesaving is about satisfaction. Having fun, being physically fit, learning teamwork and aquatic safety skills, competing in sports, and helping to make surf swimming a safer pastime. Becoming a surf lifesaver offers a range of opportunities which promotes:

Are there any other ways a person can join SLSA without doing a Bronze Medallion?

There is a place for everyone in Surf Life Saving. People who are unable to perform the duties of an active surf lifesaver can assist in administration, communications or fundraising.

Yes. SLSA offers a wide range of awards to its members and the community. For example, by gaining basic awards in radio operations, a person can assist with patrol observation and communication duties without having to perform water-based rescues. If a person is less than 15 years of age they can obtain a Surf Rescue Certificate. Probationary surf lifesavers can achieve this award from the age of 13. The award trains candidates in rescue skills, first aid and patient management, resuscitation, plus a theoretical component exploring safety knowledge and surf awareness. Members aged from 5 to 13 are ‘nippers’ or junior surf lifesavers.

Who can join SLSA?

How do we protect our members?

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A sense of responsibility and purpose. A healthy lifestyle. Positive social relationships. A sense of pride.

Surf Life Saving is open to everyone, irrespective of age, gender or background.

What are the minimum requirements to be a surf lifesaver?

The Bronze Medallion is the minimum requirement for an active surf lifesaver. To obtain this award a person must be over the age of 15 and demonstrate proficiency in surf awareness, survival, patrol and rescue procedures, emergency care plus anatomy and physiology.

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Before commencing training for the Bronze Medallion a person is required to complete a 400-metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of no less than 25m, or over a measured open water course. Once this has been completed, clubs provide qualified instructors to assist training to the level of proficient surf lifesaver. At the completion of this training, which takes a couple of months, a candidate’s physical fitness is tested by a run-swim-run (a 200m run followed by a 200m swim and then another 200m run) which has to be completed in under eight minutes. Candidates are also examined on theory, basic resuscitation and first aid, and participate in a simulated rescue situation using a rescue board and tube.

By joining an affiliated surf life saving club, an individual also joins SLSA. Membership of SLSA provides access to comprehensive, nationallyaccredited surf lifesaving training, the opportunity to compete in surf carnivals at local, branch, state, national and international levels, as well as the protection of our insurance and other policies. As an organisation, we are entirely reliant on our members to further our objectives. The safety and wellbeing of our members is therefore of paramount importance, and we have developed a number of policies to ensure this. These policies, which can be found in full on our website (www.sls.com.au – see Resources and Administration), include:

These policies are integral to SLSA’s governance and risk management procedures. SLSA and the state centres provide all members with public liability insurance, directors’ and officers’ insurance and personal accident insurance. In addition, some states are able to provide Workcover for active members.

How do we improve OH&S outcomes for our members?

As noted elsewhere, from time to time our members engage in high risk activities. In 2004 SLSA adopted a number of OH&S and Risk Management policies along with guidelines relating to the safety of our members. These policies placed the responsibility with the BOM to periodically review the organisation’s risk

management strategies. From time to time, special attention has been given to reducing risk both proactively and reactively in specific areas. Since the public liability insurance crisis in 2002-03, SLSA has operated its own public liability claims excess pool. The level of current and anticipated claims under this pool is closely monitored by the BOM and the Public Liability Claims Committee in close liaison with our insurance broker, Jardine Lloyd Thompson. As the details are commercial-inconfidence, they are not recorded here, however current and anticipated claims are manageable under current fund levels.

How do we protect the environment? As caretakers of some of Australia’s most stunning, yet fragile coastal locations, surf lifesavers have a responsibility to protect and promote our environment. SLSA has restated its commitment to environmental excellence with its EcoSurf Policy. As noted in the 2008/09 Annual Report, we have embarked on a number of initiatives with the intention of enhancing organisational sustainability. These include: • Australian Government’s National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative: Clubs are able to apply for up to $10,000 to install water saving and efficient devices including rainwater tanks, water efficient showers, taps, toilets and urinals or to contribute to a larger water saving project. This initiative allows clubs to become environmentally active and save money. SLSA has also been able to partner with a number of water authorities to deliver free water audits to clubs. In a number of instances water leaks have been identified and rectified. • Clean energy feasibility study by Maunsell Australia: This study reviewed the current energy consumption (Kwh) and energy costs ($/annum) of a sample of SLSA’s clubs representing different states, climate zones, membership and building sizes. Opportunities identified for clubs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase their clean energy capabilities included energy efficiency measures (hot water heating, lighting, appliance and air conditioning) and renewable energy devices (such as solar power and small scale wind generation). In order to develop and implement a viable clean energy program for clubs, SLSA will need to engage a partner or partners. We will continue to research this area to determine the value we could offer. It is encouraging to note the widespread interest among clubs to reduce their carbon footprint with a number of clubs already initiating their own clean energy programs, including energy efficiency measures and onsite energy generation from renewable sources.

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1.1 Junior Activities and Water Safety 1.10 Shark Safety 1.11 Crocodile Safety 1.14 Sharps Policy 1.15 Peer Group Support 1.16 Tsunami Policy 2.1 Sun Safety 2.2 Lightning 2.3 Occupational Health and Safety 2.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Duties 3.1 Disinfection of Equipment 3.10 Supply and Use of Oxygen Equipment 3.11 First Aid Kits and Rooms 3.12 Pain Management 3.3 Pregnancy and the Surf Lifesaver – Competition and Patrols 3.6 Epilepsy 3.7 Defibrillation Policy 3.8 Communicable Diseases 3.9 Asthma 4.1 Outboard Motors Policy 5.10 Transgender/Transsexual Athlete 5.2 Anti-Doping Policy 6.1 Intellectual Property 6.11 EcoSurf 6.15 Youth Policy 6.16 Dealing with Police Investigations 6.17 Coronial Inquests Policy 6.18 SLSA Photography Policy 6.2 Privacy 6.23 Illicit Drugs in Sport 6.3 Limiting and Permanent Disability 6.5 Member Safety and Wellbeing 6.5 Member Safety and Wellbeing: Annexure 1 – Child Protection 6.5 Member Safety and Wellbeing: Annexure 2 – Codes of Conduct 6.6 Grievance Procedure 6.9 Risk Management 6.15 Youth Policy

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Meritorious Awards SLSA Regulations allow for Meritorious Awards to be awarded to affiliated clubs and/or their members and/or the public, for outstanding deeds of bravery performed in the sphere of operations of SLSA. The Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selection Committee makes recommendations to the Australian Council. There are two sections for the awards, each divided into three grades: Individual Award

Group or Club Award

Silver Medallion

Certificate of Merit with Silver Medallion inset

Bronze Medallion

Certificate of Merit with Bronze Medallion inset

Certificate of Merit

Batemans Bay SLSC Awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Group Commendation Wayne Coppin – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Bronze Medallion Brian Stephenson – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Bronze Medallion Rhyan Young Bronze Medallion Melissa Clarke – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Commendation Kimberli Hackett – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Commendation Craig Shepheard – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Commendation Rebecca Shepheard – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Commendation Barbara Van Luin – Batemans Bay SLSC, New South Wales Commendation Tony Vella Commendation Just before 6pm on 24 November, 2008, three Thai Internationals became caught in a dangerous rip at

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MacKenzies Beach, Batemans Bay. No surf lifesavers were on patrol at the time but fortunately, nine surf club members were training at Batemans Bay SLSC and when alerted by a member of the public, sprang into action. On arrival it was found that one of the women had made it safely back to shore. Without delay Brian Stephenson paddled out to the closest patient approximately 150m offshore, and after some 20 minutes in harrowing conditions and with the assistance of Tony Vella, Kimberli Hackett and Melisa Clarke, she was returned safely to shore and handed over to club members for treatment. At the same time, the IRB, driven and crewed by Rhyan Young and Wayne Coppin, was on its way out to the last patient who by this time had been sucked out over 200m from the beach and was not visible. With the assistance of Craig Shepheard, Rebecca Shepheard and Barbara Van Luin high on the rocks, the IRB was signalled into position and managed to pick her up. All three young women were successfully rescued and taken to Batemans Bay Hospital for treatment. The actions of the members of the public and the quick thinking and response by the Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club members saved the lives of three young females. Scott Meaker – Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Silver Medallion Anthony Rettke – Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Silver Medallion Shayne Rettke – Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Silver Medallion Anthony McCabe – Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Bronze Medallion Cameron Rettke – Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Bronze Medallion Robert Brown – Non-Member Bronze Medallion Tathra SLSC, New South Wales Group Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert On the evening of 18 November 2009, members of the Tathra SLSC attempted the rescue of a father and his son in extreme conditions off Tathra Wharf.

Harry Anderson – North Haven SLSC, South Australia Certificate of Merit On 18 January 2010, Harry Anderson completed the rescue of multiple patients in extreme conditions at Redbill Beach, Tasmania. Jake Harrison – Dicky Beach SLSC, Queensland Commendation At 2:10pm on 25 August, 2007, Jake was on his way home from volunteer duty at the Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club when he heard the screech of brakes at Buderim Street, Currumindi. Jake saw that a car had hit 4 people who were crossing the road and immediately went to the scene of the accident. He took control of the scene organising people who had gathered to dial 000 and ensure that other traffic using that road was diverted. Jake conducted initial assessments on all four victims identifying one suffering shock, cuts and abrasions, another two suffering cuts and abrasions and one uninjured. Jake obtained a blanket from his mother’s car and placed them in a seated position, continuing to reassure them while he attended to their cuts and abrasions. On arrival of the Ambulance personnel at the scene, Jake advised them of the current status of the injured persons who all were transported to hospital and have since recovered from their injuries.

Awards and Honours Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Matthew Slattery – North Avoca SLSC, New South Wales Bronze Medallion On 20 January 2010 of the coast of Bateau Bay, Matthew Slattery rescued a man swept out to sea in extremely dangerous conditions.

Joanne Lucas – Albany SLSC, Western Australia Silver Medallion On 10 May, 2008, Joanne Lucas rescued shark victim, Jason Cull, from the waters off Middleton Beach while the shark was still in the vicinity. Mia Leszinsky – Whale Beach SLSC, New South Wales Commendation On May 27, 2009 while working at a local pharmacy, Mia was alerted to a young girl who had fallen over in Wahroonga’s main shopping precinct. Mia was first on the scene and conducted CPR for over eight minutes on the unconscious patient. Thanks to Mia’s lifesaving assistance, the patient survived. Jordene Desmond – Queensland Jordene conducted the successful rescue of her father, who had been swept out to sea at Teewah Beach on the Sunshine Coast.

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SLSA Awards of Excellence DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year

This award is the peak recognition for all active surf lifesavers around Australia. The criteria for the award is based on a knowledge of Surf Life Saving; past, present and future contribution to the Surf Life Saving movement; and general appearance and presentation skills. David McLean – Marcoola SLSC, Queensland A Life Member of Marcoola SLSC, David played a key role in securing aerial surveillance on the Sunshine Coast during the 2010/11 season. David also assisted in the development and implementation of pain management training for duty officers, clubs and emergency response groups in Queensland. Finalists James Burnett – Hat Head SLSC, NSW Nic Leman – Inverloch SLSC, VIC Judy Brown – Penguin SLSC, Tas Bruce Hosking – Brighton SLSC, SA Andy Richardson – City of Bunbury, WA Craig Coke – Mindil SLSC, NT

DHL Club of the Year

To be eligible for this award, clubs must meet a range of criteria including the use of a systematic improvement program to meet the strategic objectives of SLSA. They must also demonstrate engagement of members in club operations, resulting in improved morale and retention. Improved lifesaving services is a necessary outcome from the various improvement programs. Anglesea SLSC, Victoria With 1828 club members, 500 of whom are active, Anglesea SLSC is the largest club in Victoria. In 2009/10 Anglesea extended its patrolling services and established a support service along the Great Ocean Road coastline. The club also introduced several new programs throughout the year, including: an afterschool program, a community engagement program and a girls program – designed by girls for girls. Finalists Kurrawa SLSC, Queensland (Commendation Award) Clovelly SLSC, NSW Anglesea SLSC, Vic Burnie SLSC, Tas Glenelg SLSC, SA North Cottesloe SLSC, WA

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DHL Lifeguard of the Year

This award is the peak recognition for the men and women of the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS). Lleam Rees – Australian Lifeguard Service, Queensland A senior lifeguard at Sunshine Beach and Double Island Point in Queensland, Lleam was recognised for the integral role he has taken in developing and maintaining inter-agency relationships with local ambulance, policy and other emergency services in the Sunshine Beach area. A very active lifeguard, Rees places high priority on public interaction through proactive lifeguarding and is a favourite with locals. Finalists Jarrod Cain, Australian Lifeguard Service, NSW Nic Lewis, Australian Lifeguard Service, SA Trevor Strydom, Australian Lifeguard Service, WA Cameron Griffin – Lifeguard Supervisor, NT

DHL Volunteer of the Year

This award is recognition for the many SLSA members who contribute in ways other than beach and surf patrols. Roles include club, branch and/or state activities, coaching and officiating, instructing and examining, administration and junior activities. Graeme Rollins – Ulverstone SLSC, Tasmania A member of Ulverstone SLSC for over 20 years, Graeme has played an integral in the advancement of all aspects of the club. He was integral in the capital works program to develop club facilities and has provided extensive support to the club in the area of training and development. Finalists John Palmer – Dick Beach SLSC, Qld Ken Grainger – Stockton SLSC, NSW Neil Morarty OAM – Lorne SLSC, Vic Lindy Lewis – Chilton Rocks/Henley SLSC, SA Ann Fenton – Port Bovard SLSC, WA

Trainer of the Year

This award recognises and rewards trainers who have made a significant contribution towards the area of education and awards within Surf Life Saving.

Finalists Jeffrey Gatenby – Kurrawa SLSC, Qld Lindsay Davis – Freshwater SLSC, NSW Kerry Bell – Edithvale LSC, Vic Lisa Harvey – Glenelg SLSC, SA

Assessor of the Year

This new award recognises and rewards assessors who have made a significant contribution towards the area of education and awards within Surf Life Saving. Larry Platt – Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC, New South Wales A life member of Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC, Larry made an extensive contribution to improving the assessment process in the Far North Coast Branch and has developed a club RTO audit process. Larry is also a key mentor to others in his club, branch and state. Finalists Philip Read – Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC, QLD Dennis Hay – West Beach SLSC, SA Digby Wilson – Secret Harbour SLSC, WA

Athlete of the Year

Nominees are required to have demonstrated outstanding achievements and excellence in their chosen surf sport and be good ambassadors for SLSA. Thomas Nolan – North Cottesloe SLSC, Western Australia Thomas was rewarded for an outstanding surf sports season, which saw him take out the open beach sprint title at a state and national level in 2010. He also won gold in both the beach sprint and flags at the 2009 International Surf Rescue Challenge in South Africa. Finalists Melissa Howard – Kurrawa SLSC, Qld Chris Allum – Cronulla SLSC, NSW David Rowell, Portsea SLSC, Vic Matt Bevilacqua – Clifton Beach SLSC, Tas Jake Nicholson – Grange SLSC, SA

Surf Sports Coach of the Year

Nominees are required to be accredited coaches who have made a significant contribution towards an athlete’s performance and who demonstrate sound coaching principles and coaching plans.

Rick Duncan – Trigg Island SLSC, Western Australia An accredited level three coach, Rick is currently the Surf Life Saving Western Australian high performance ski coach and a member of the SLSWA State Coaching Panel. Rick has been an active contributor to state and national coaching education programs, resources and manuals, and also established the Australian Surf Ski Coaching and Development Academy. Finalists Phil Clayton – Kurrawa SLSC, Qld Richard Garnsey – Cronulla SLSC, NSW Scott Ivey – Williamstown SLSC, Vic Craig Sly – Clifton Beach SLSC, Tas Luke Hildyard – Glenelg SLSC, SA

Official of the Year

Nominees are required to be accredited surf sports officials who have demonstrated outstanding achievements at an international, national and/or state level and be involved with officials’ education.

Awards and Honours Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Gary Carthew – City of Bunbury SLSC, Western Australia As the Director of Education at Bunbury SLSC, Gary actively trains and assesses Bronze Medallion, IRB, SRC, RWC, ARC and defibrillation awards. He has a strong focus on mentoring and developing younger members of the club and has instilled this mentality throughout the club.

Paul Kenny – Carlton Park SLSC, Tasmania Paul is currently the officials coordinator for Surf Life Saving Tasmania, overseeing and presenting level one and two officials accreditation courses. In 2009/10, Paul was the U/19 Men’s Area Referee at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and an area coordinator at the 2009 Coolangatta Gold. Paul also officiated at many other local, state and national level competitions throughout the year. Finalists Charles Melloy – North Burleigh SLSC, QLD David Unger – Ocean Beach SLSC, NSW Allan Holmes – Apollo Bay SLSC, Vic Vince Cobiac – Brighton SLSC, SA Daryl Griffin – Trigg Island SLSC, WA

Innovation Award Surf Life Saving NSW – Surf Life Saving Emergency Response System Surf Life Saving’s centralised emergency contact system allows for greater integration with emergency service organisations by providing one number for tasking agencies – such as the Police – to access coastal lifesaving services. This replaces the traditional method of agencies having to rely on localised and sometimes outdated coastal lifesaving contacts during time-critical incidents. This system continues to improve and has saved countless lives since its inception. During 2009/10 the service helped to save at least 87 lives in New South Wales alone. A key benefit of this system is the callout capability of coastal lifesaving services, with a number of dedicated Duty Officers and Surfcom Bases on-call to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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SLSA's Hall of Fame The SLSA Hall of Fame recognises outstanding accomplishments, sustained excellence and exceptional contributions to Surf Life Saving in Australia in three areas: surf lifesaving, administration and sport. Nominations are considered on an annual basis by an advisory group of eminent surf lifesavers who make recommendations to the SLSA Australian Council for final approval. There were three inductees in 2009-10.

Kristy Harris

Kristy holds the record for winning the most Australian Championships by any female in the history of Surf Life Saving, securing a total of 18 Australian Championship titles during an illustrious 12-year competitive career with Northcliffe SLSC. In total, Kristy won 18 gold, 13 silver and four bronze medals in the Australian Championships, including winning the Australian Ironwomen title in 2004. Kristy was also a member of four Australian Surf Life Saving Representative Teams. Kristy also took out the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Kristy Munroe

During a decorated career as an elite surf sports competitor for Alexandra Headland SLSC, Kristy won a total of 25 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships medals, including nine Gold medals. In 2002, Kristy took out the Australian Ironwomen title, while still being eligible for the under 19 competition. Kristy was a member of 14 Australian Surf Life Saving Representative Teams, where she accrued 37 World Championship Medals, including the World Ironwomen title in 2004 and 2006. In addition to this, Kristy captained five Australian Surf Life Saving Representative Teams. Kristy was also a regular participant in the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series, winning the “Female Rookie of the Series” award at just 15 years of age.

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Ian (Rick) Wright OAM

Rick has been a leader in promoting and advancing surf lifesaving, development, surf sports and administration activities at all levels throughout the Surf Life Saving movement. On a National level, some of Rick’s major innovative contributions include introducing coaching and officiating accreditation courses, introducing a Member Protection Policy and Surf Survival Program into secondary schools, working on the project team for SLSA to become a Registered Training Organisation and leading Coaches, Officials and Development Conferences. Internationally, Rick has been at the forefront of the negotiation and development of world standards for beach safety signage and the introduction of international standards for ILS awards. Rick has held leadership roles at all levels of Surf Life Saving. On a National level, Rick has held the positions of SLSA Director of Youth Development, inaugural SLSA Director of Development, Chair of Surf Sports Development and is currently the National Director of Surf Sports. He has also stood at an international level as a member of the ILS Education Committee and Chair of the ILS Rescue and Education Commission and still remains actively involved at all levels of the organisation.

Administration

Sport

Major John Bond

Gregory Arthur Allum OAM

John Bliss

Harold John Brown OAM

Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE

Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Open Boat crew

Michael Burke BEM

Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE

Bondi R&R team

Professor Tess Cramond AO OBE

Roy Doyle

Bundaberg March Past team

Currumbin Patrol Competition team

Cliff Marsh OAM

Graham Carlisle OAM

Jack Dearlove MBE

Donald D McIntyre

Jon Donohoe AM

Bob Gear AM

John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC Harold C Evans

Alan Kennedy MBE

Tom Meagher OBE

Karla Gilbert

Dr Ian Mackie AM

Lyster Ormsby

Kristy Harris*

Graham McKenzie OAM

Charles Davidson Paterson

Trevor Hendy AM

Hector McDonald OAM

Ronald E Rankin AM

Dennis Heussner

Warren Allen Rennie OAM

Paul Smith OAM

John Robert Holt

Earle Smith AM

Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE

Ky Hurst

Ainslie W “Sprint” Walker OBE

Ron Tallon OAM

Brian Hutchings

F O (Frank) Venning MBE

Grant Kenny OAM

Ken W C Watson MBE

Bruce Kolkka

Alan Brian Whelpton AO

Peter Lacey

Dan White OAM

Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team

Jack Winders OBE

Robert (Bob) Mayo AM

S W (Bill) Winders MBE

Don Morrison OAM

Ian (Rick) Wright OAM*

Kristy Munroe*

Awards and Honours Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Surf lifesaving

Ken Murray Bob Newbiggin Harry Nightingale Clint Robinson OAM Barry Rodgers Noel P Ryan Peter Douglas Tibbitts Ken Vidler Wanda Six Man R&R team Stephen Warren Graham Ross White OAM Steve Wilkes * Inducted 21 March 2010

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SLSA Life Members Recognising distinguished service - Life Members

Life Membership of SLSA is awarded to members who have contributed distinguished voluntary service to SLSA for more than 20 years. To be considered as distinguished service, the service must be both sustained and provide an evident contribution. SLSA currently has 259 recorded life members. * denotes deceased

* Doyle, RD * Rathborne, H * Burke BEM, MJ * McIntyre, DD * Windon, SJ * McRorie, JS * Canning, JT * Goold, WJ * Cohen, GS * Holmes, Capt A * Dart, GW * Moran, TF * Taylor, CE * Dargan, FH * Whitehead, CW * Dellitt, GS * Gordon, JL * Englert, CG * Gray, JE * Winders MBE, SW * Cohen, M * Cronin, VS * Watson MBE, KW * Curlewis CVO CBE, Sir Adrian * Dillon, JB * Cameron, JR * Turner, LD * Sutherland, AC * Cahill, J * Marshall BEM, ER * Hanley, GR * Millar, G * Hayton MBE, N

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* Webb, GR * Figtree, AS * Thompson, DH * Hodge, JN * Small, HA * Emms, FG * Mack, C * Heath, EA * Gadsdon Kt, Sir LP * Costa, SV * Williams, AM * Kennedy MBE, AER * Winders OBE, JR * White OAM, DG * Jaggard OAM, EFK * Johnson, GH * Moroney, DRB * Woodroffe, NS * Becher OAM, MH * Betts, JJ * Stephens, PR * Donaldson, AR * Daley, WJ * Sloane, AD * Besomo, VA * Foerster, WH * Loton, AR * McDonald OAM, LS * Paterson, A * Denison, AG * Lindsay, GA * McGrath, HF * Castleman MBE, AW

* Prior BEM, AE * Haywood MBE, FST * Frizzell OBE OAM, AB * McCarthy, JG * Spender OBE, JR Bullpitt MBE, NF * Brydon, RC * Shanahan, RP * Williams MBE, VJ * Walker OBE, AW * Meagher OBE, TW * Wilson OAM, NB * Olson, AO * Lucas OBE, DC * Avery, EC * Ovens OAM, EJ * Payne, FT * Wilson, GJ * Stewart, JJ * Nicklin KCMG, Sir Francis * Johnson MBE, SA * Richards, FC * Williams, G * Dempster, JW * Saunders, RA * Flanagan BEM, NJ * Tier, FB Newman, P Dearlove MBE, JB McMaster AM DFC, JW * Riley MBE, HK Asmussen MBE, CK * Molyneux, D

* Crain MBE, WAT * Bennett, PI Smith AM, EJ * Clark OAM, HH * Grant OAM, GF Hatchett, JG Howells OAM, RM * Mcdonald OAM, HN * Peacock, RJ Tallon OAM, RC * O’Reilly BEM, JE * Switzer OAM, JR * Vaughan OAM, JK * Claybourn OAM, MC * Klingner OAM, MJ Staunton MBE, GB * Field OAM, RC * Slaven, P *Rosewell OAM, JWA * Weimer, HJ * Honey, C * Burrell OAM, RA * Wilkes, BF *Rector AM, CE * Sellars, JPW * Fitzgerald MBE, AE Singleton OAM, WJ Brown OAM, GM *Morrison OAM, DP Whelpton AO, AB Moseley OAM, A *Pittard, HA Parkyn OAM, AB

Reeves OAM, JA * Marshall OAM, WG Scott OAM, ID Byrnes OAM, MJ * Dixon, NA McNaughton OAM, G Donnell OAM, BF * Trigg OBE, RJ Jones OAM, JM Dewey, JC King OAM, BC * Henshaw OAM, NJ Little OAM, RA * Brown OAM, RM Burchill OAM, DS Stephens OAM, EB Butler OAM, RJ * McGrory OAM, FH Hoskins OAM, KF * Taylor OAM, CJ * Millett MBE, RC * Mackie AM, IJ Davidson OAM, RJ Cramond AO OBE, TR * Smith OAM, PW * Taylor OAM, PF Davis OAM, E Whitmore OAM, RT Pears OAM, RE Murray, K Priest, KC Beasley OAM, JB Smith OAM, BJ

Waters OAM, M * Bermingham OAM, PJ * Fielder OAM, CD Halliday, WE Harding OAM, RJ Menico OAM, JA * Somers, JF * Wilcox OAM, ST Wright OAM, IJ Rankin AM, RE * Conrick, C * Jackson OAM, RA Devlin, RP Purcell OAM, NR Worth, WJ * Collins, KJ Lyons, GR Allum OAM, GA Jaggard OAM, EK Gaynor OAM, WE Clark, DE Griffiths, JA McGibbon, PJ Morarty OAM, NW * Bond, KJH Edstein OAM, JT Finch AM, The Hon. FA Meehan OAM, JV George AM, PB Wood ESM, RS Lyne AM, CR Mayo AM, RJ Fenner AM, PJ

Young, IJ Bird OAM, KC Inwood, AJ Kelk, NT Weldon AM, KE Donohoe AM, JT Owen, GB Grant OAM, IJ * Goetz, AW Kennedy, KA * Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rorke OAM, PJ Fitzgerald, JB Stanford OAM, KH Barlow, JR Green OAM, BEM, DA Smith OAM, RA Godbee OAM, NM Bartlett, ME Boulton OAM, DJ Fraser OAM, JS Martin, MJ Mitchell, RA * Singleton, M Sargeant, RJ Robert, SS Howard OAM, R * Roberts OAM, R Thompson, D

Awards and Honours Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Brown OAM, HJ * Dann, GL * Bowman, BH Worrell, JG * Martin, WE Heywood OBE, NJ Hofmaster, EV Knight BEM, KC McGee, EJ Trethowan, J * Windmill, HC * Webb OAM, MA * Rodgers OAM, DG Critcher, GT Conlin OAM, DR Bruce OAM, BD Blackley, DT * Sabien, M Chesher OAM, RC Morrison, KA Paton OAM, LS Smith OAM, RA Gear AM, RJ * Buist, RV Marsh OAM, CW * Johnson, DL Stapleton AM, PR Wilson BEM, HB Thorburn, AJ Rennie AM, WA * McKenzie OAM, GD McNeilly MBE, MD Watson AM, RJ

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New Life Member Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson has been a member of Surf Life Saving for 32 continuous seasons with Ocean Beach SLSC. In this time, Dave has continually committed himself to the ideals of the movement. Dave has held numerous committee positions within his club whilst performing duties at higher levels of the Association including state, national and International Surf Life Saving whilst always making himself available for his club and club duties. At the age of 20 Dave began his involvement with the Central Coast branch on the Board of Competition for four years and the Branch Council for 11 years. In 1986 Dave started his service for Surf Life Saving Australia as an Australia Delegate for Rescue ’86 and continuing into roles on the Australian Championship Board/Committee for 13 years, Australian Championship Executive and National Surf Sports Director from 2003 to May 2010. In 2004 Dave began his journey with the International Lifesaving Federation as the ILS Sports Commission Member, on the ILS Event Management Committee, ILS Rules & Technical Committee and as the World Games Ocean Referee, Germany in 2005 and more recently elected as the ILS Sports Commissioner in 2008 where he will hold this role until 2012. In 1995 Dave’s ongoing dedication to the organisation was recognised when he was awarded Life Membership of Ocean Beach SLSC becoming the youngest ever Life Member within the club’s history, followed by Life Membership of the Central Coast branch in 2005, Life Member of SLSNSW in 2005 and on 25 October 2009 awarded Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia.

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Vale - Life Members Ken Bond Peter O’Rorke OAM Carl Rector AM Kevin Riley MBE JP John Rosewell OAM Ric Roberts OAM

Australian Honours

Australia has a proud tradition of honouring and awarding its citizens for excellence, achievement and meritorious service. The following individuals were recognised for their services to Surf Life Saving in 2009/10. Andrew Allan ESM Stuart Chalmers OAM The Hon Bruce Baird AM – Supporter Neil Balnaves AO – Supporter Robert Howard OAM John King OAM John Kosten OAM Geoffrey Martin OAM Gordon Merchant AM Neil Morarty OAM John Ryan OAM Andrew Short OAM

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Sport Results 2009 World Games

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nib Coolangatta Gold 2009

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2009-10 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series

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2010 Interstate Championships

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Whereis 2010 Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships

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Whereis 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

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2010 Australian IRB Championships

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2010 Australian Pool Rescue Championships

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Sport Results 8th World Games 2009 Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei 23-25 July 2009 Australian Team

Shannon Eckstein (Qld) – Captain Chris Allum (NSW) Andrew Bowden (NSW) Hugh Dougherty (Qld) Felysia Konakoff (NSW) Naomi Flood (NSW) Luke Harper (Vic) Ben McCauley (Qld) Mitch Parkes (NSW) Jenny Parry (Qld) Terri Sullivan (Qld) Kristyl Smith (Qld) Sarah Windsor (Qld)

Management: Danny Short – Coach Jeanie Baxter-Reid – Team Manager David Thompson – Official Nick Marshall – Physio

Overall Classification Australia Italy New Zealand China Germany South Africa France Chinese Taipei

633.5 521 484.5 420 359 334 288 135

Australian Medallists Men’s 100 m Rescue Medley 1. Federico Pinotti (ITA) 2. Giovanni Legnani (ITA) 3. Andrew Bowden (AUS) 4x25 m Manikin Carry 1. Italy 2. Germany 3. Australia Surf Race 1. Christopher Allum (AUS) 2. Glenn Anderson (NZL) 3. Federico Pinotti (ITA)

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Board Race 1. Daniel Moodie (NZL) 2. Hugh Dougherty (AUS) 3. Shannon Eckstein (AUS) Oceanman Race 1. Shannon Eckstein (AUS) 2. Hugh Dougherty (AUS) 3. Ryan Brennan (RSA) Rescue Tube Race 1. Australia 2. New Zealand 3. South Africa Board Rescue Race 1. Australia 2. New Zealand 3. France

Women’s 100 m Rescue Medley 1. Yu-Ting Gao (CHN) 2. Sarah Windsor (AUS) 3. Qian He (CHN) 4x50 m Obstacle Carry 1. China 2. Italy 3. Australia Surf Race 1. Kristyl Smith (AUS) 2. Naomi Flood (AUS) 3. Ayla Dunlop-Barrett (NZL) Board Race 1. Nikki Cox (NZL) 2. Naomi Flood (AUS) 3. Madison Boon (NZL) Oceanman Race 1. Naomi Flood (AUS) 2. Kristyl Smith (AUS) 3. Nikki Cox (NZL) Rescue Tube Race 1. South Africa 2. Australia 3. Germany Board Rescue Race 1. Australia 2. New Zealand 3. Germany

Round 4 – Alexandra Headlands 1. Shannon Eckstein 2. Hugh Dougherty 3. Rhys Drury

Open Men Caine Eckstein Dean Mercer Nathan Smith

Northcliffe Northcliffe Northcliffe

4:00:51 4:05:04 4:08:35

Open Women Alicia Marriott Hayley Bateup Courtney Hancock

Round 5 – North Cronulla 1. Shannon Eckstein 2. Hugh Dougherty 3. Corey Jones

Mooloolaba Kurrawa Northcliffe

3:15:39 3:16:05 3:18:50

Women’s Overall Pointscore

U/19 Men Alex Tibbits Michael Booth Joshua Brown

Mooloolaba Northcliffe Mooloolaba

3:03:22 3:04:41 3:13:03

Women’s Round Results

30-39 Men Mark Norris Brett McKinnon Luke O’Garey

North Wollongong Elouera Burnie

4:29:32 4:40:12 4:45:35

40+ Men Jeff Lemarnsey Scott Sewell Darren Schott

Mooloolaba Byron Bay Maroubra

4:45:01 4:50:39 4:53:11

30+ Women Melinda Pelly Tiarne Smith Kylie Zikarsky

Manly Northcliffe Elouera

3:43:53 3:45:28 3:47:11

Open Teams Freshie Gold (Freshwater) Kurrawa A Manly

3:56:54 4:00:01 4:03:10

Female Teams Freshie 1 (Freshwater) Maroochydore Swans Rashinol (Northcliffe)

3:18:19 3:22:17 3:24:52

2009/10 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Men’s Overall Pointscore Shannon Eckstein Hugh Dougherty Ky Hurst

119 111 97

Men’s Round Results Round 1 – Kurrawa Beach 1. Shannon Eckstein 2. Hugh Dougherty 3. Ky Hurst Round 2 – Kurrawa Beach 1. Shannon Eckstein 2. Hugh Dougherty 3. Ky Hurst Round 3 – Alexandra Headlands 1. Ky Hurst 2. Shannon Eckstein 3. Corey Jones

Alicia Marriott Elizabeth Pluimers Naomi Flood

106 103 100

Round 1 – Kurrawa Beach 1. Alicia Marriott 2. Naomi Flood 3. Kristyl Smith Round 2 – Kurrawa Beach 1. Hayley Bateup 2. Kristyl Smith 3. Alicia Marriott

Sport Results Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

nib Coolangatta Gold 2009 18 October 2009

Round 3 – Alexandra Headlands 1. Kristyl Smith 2. Naomi Flood 3. Hayley Bateup Round 4 – Alexandra Headlands 1. Elizabeth Pluimers 2. Hayley Bateup 3. Alicia Marriott Round 5 – North Cronulla 1. Elizabeth Pluimers 2. Kristyl Smith 3. Courtney Hancock

2010 Interstate Championships Warringah Aquatic Centre, Sydney and Collaroy Beach, Sydney: 24-25 January 2010 The Alan B Whelpton AO Perpetual Shield - Combined Pointscore NSW 757.5 Queensland 716 South Australia 460 Pool Rescue Trophy NSW 273 Queensland 251 South Australia 218 Ocean Events Trophy NSW 484.5 Queensland 465 Western Australia 323 Handicap Pointscore Northern Territory 861.57 NSW 757.5 South Australia 751.49

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Whereis Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships Kurrawa Beach, Queensland: 1617 March 2010 Swimming Events

30-34 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. GRAHAM, Mark (Ocean Grove) 2. MCKINNON, Brent (Elouera) 3. MYERS, Corey (MacMasters Beach) 35-39 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. CHAN, Michael (Currumbin Beach) 2. BURKE, Craig (Warilla / Barrack Point) 3. MASSIE, Ashley (Maroochydore) 40-44 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. LEMMON, Paul (Terrigal) 2. STORRY, Simon (North Bondi) 3. PETTIGROVE, Ramon (Sunshine Beach) 45-49 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. SAMBROOK, Adam (Southport) 2. LAWRENCE, Glen (Byron Bay) 3. DE MESTRE, John (Freshwater) 50-54 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. FRY, Stephen (Northcliffe) 2. OPENSHAW, Paul (Brighton) 3. HARKER, Kim (Mooloolaba) 55-59 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. BOLAND, Don (Freshwater) 2. MACDONALD, Bruce (Dixon Park) 3. MARSH, Donald (Carlton Park) 60-64 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. COOK, Michael (Trigg Island) 2. APLIN, Barry (Surfers Paradise) 3. BANKS, Jeff (Fairy Meadow) 65-69 yrs Men’s Surf Race 1. WATKINS, Robert (Cottesloe) 2. BALDOCK, Cyril (Bondi) 3. COATES, Alan (Noosa Heads) 110 yrs min Men’s Surf Teams Race 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Warilla / Barrack Point (BLACK) 3. Sunshine Beach (A) 130 yrs min Men’s Surf Teams Race 1. Northcliffe (a) 2. Surfers Paradise (Gold) 3. Northcliffe (b) 150 yrs min Men’s Surf Teams Race 1. Northcliffe (b) 2. Brighton (A) 3. Freshwater (MAROON) 30-34 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. SMITH, Cherie (Redhead) 2. BOWLAY, Kirsty (North Burleigh) 3. GOODWIN, Sarah (Glenelg) 35-39 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. BORG, Fiona (South Maroubra) 2. BELL, Sue (Helensburgh / Stanwell Park) 3. VAN DE WATER, Kelli (Half Moon Bay)

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40-44 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. PROUDFOOT, Janet (Newport) 2. HIGGISON, Karen (Nowra / Culburra) 3. MCGUIGAN, Lisa (Maroubra) 45-49 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. PEGG, Alison (Alexandra Headland) 2. KRENKELS, Christie (Manly) 3. HARRISON, Colleen (North Avoca Beach) 50-54 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. LYNCH, Gina (Noosa Heads) 2. HELSON, Jo (Shellharbour) 3. MOWBRAY, Dale (Swansea Belmont) 55-59 yrs Women’s Surf Race 1. MACAULEY, Carolyn (Cronulla) 2. PRIEST, Pauline (Avoca Beach) No third place 110 yrs min Women’s Surf Teams Race 1. Alexandra Headland (Gold) 2. Northcliffe (a) 3. Manly (red) 130 yrs min Women’s Surf Teams Race 1. Cudgen Headland (A) No second place No third place 150 yrs min Women’s Surf Teams Race 1. Palm Beach (NSW) (Green) No second place No third place 70 yrs & over Surf Race 1. DE MESTRE, Neville (North Burleigh 2. GILLIES, Gary (South West Rocks) 3. BLAIR, Robert (Glenelg) 170 yrs min Surf Teams Race 1. Southport (A) 2. Cottesloe (a) 3. Surfers Paradise (Gold)

Multidiscipline Events 30-34 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. TURNER, luke (Wanda) 2. KOWALSKI, Daniel (Lorne) 3. JONES, Gordon (Avoca Beach) 35-39 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. CHAN, Michael (Currumbin Beach) 2. READ, Tristan (Lorne) 3. EDWARDS, Robert (Southport) 40-44 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. LEMMON, Paul (Terrigal) 2. GREENWOD, Craig (Northcliffe) 3. STORRY, Simon (North Bondi) 45-49 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. LAWRENCE, Glen (Byron Bay) 2. CHAPMAN, Craig (Surfers Paradise) 3. GATELY, Christopher (Coogee) 50-54 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. FRY, Stephen (Northcliffe) 2. DALY, Michael (North Burleigh) 3. LANYON, Andrew (Henley)

50-54 yrs Ironman 1. IREDALE, douglas (Wanda) 2. DALY, Michael (North Burleigh) 3. BENNETTS, Mark (Southport)

60-64 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. REDDAN, Greg (Southport) 2. COOK, Michael (Trigg Island) 3. BANKS, Jeff (Fairy Meadow)

55-59 yrs Ironman 1. DEWS, Geoff (Maroochydore) 2. FLOOD, Kevin (Newport) 3. DAVIES, Stan (Cottesloe)

65-69 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. BALDOCK, Cyril (Bondi) 2. WATKINS, Robert (Cottesloe) 3. FRASER, Peter (Alexandra Headland)

60-64 yrs Ironman 1. BANKS, Jeff (Fairy Meadow) 2. HENNESSEY, Peter (Tacking Point) No third place

30-34 yrs Women’s Rescue Tube 1. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) 2. GOODWIN, Sarah (Glenelg) 3. KENT, Michelle (Redhead)

65-69 yrs Ironman 1. NEWTON, John (Currumbin Beach) No second place No third place

35-39 yrs Women’s Rescue Tube 1. BELL, Sue (Helensburgh / Stanwell Park) 2. LEE, Amanda (Mullaloo) 3. WHITESIDE, Mel (Helensburgh / Stanwell Park)

110 yrs min Men’s Taplin Relay 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Northcliffe (C) 3. Currumbin Beach (A)

40-44 yrs Women’s Rescue Tube 1. TUITE, Susan (North Burleigh) 2. SANTOS, Louise (Bondi) 3. MURRAY, Heli (Byron Bay)

130 yrs min Men’s Taplin Relay 1. Surfers Paradise (Gold) 2. Northcliffe (a) 3. Cronulla (a);

45-49 yrs Womens Rescue Tube 1. KRENKELS, Christie (Manly) 2. HOWES, Lee (Newcastle) 3. PENMAN, Sandra (Mermaid Beach)

150 yrs min Men’s Taplin Relay 1. Scarboro (A) 2. Freshwater (WHITE) 3. Cottesloe (a)

50-54 yrs Womens Rescue Tube 1. MOWBRAY, Dale (Swansea Belmont) 2. LYNCH, Gina (Noosa Heads) 3. O`NIELL, Colleen (Bronte)

30-34 yrs Ironwoman 1. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) 2. KENT, Michelle (Redhead) 3. BOWLAY, Kirsty (North Burleigh)

55-59 yrs Womens Rescue Tube 1. PRIEST, Pauline (Avoca Beach) 2. MACAULEY, Carolyn (Cronulla) No third place

35-39 yrs Ironwoman 1. KYME, Sharon (Northcliffe) No second place No third place

70 yrs & over Rescue Tube 1. DE MESTRE, Neville (North Burleigh) 2. METTI, Allan (Cronulla) 3. BLAIR, Robert (Glenelg)

40-44 yrs Ironwoman 1. BALLARA, Anna (Northcliffe) 2. RAE, Fiona (Palm Beach (NSW) 3. ARMSTRONG-SMITH, Kerry (Umina)

30-34 yrs Ironman 1. MYERS, Corey (MacMasters Beach) 2. SQUIERS, Ben (Wanda) 3. JENNETT, Tim (Wollongong City)

45-49 yrs Ironwoman 1. PEGG, Alison (Alexandra Headland) No second place No third place

35-39 yrs Ironman 1. LEE, Wade (Maroochydore) 2. MASSIE, Ashley (Maroochydore) 3. COOPER, Russall (Southport)

50-54 yrs Ironwoman 1. LYNCH, Gina (Noosa Heads) 2. MOWBRAY, Dale (Swansea Belmont) 3. TREMBATH, Julie (Noosa Heads)

40-44 yrs Ironman 1. LEMMON, Paul (Terrigal) 2. SCHOTT, Darren (Maroubra) 3. PETTIGROVE, Ramon (Sunshine Beach)

110 yrs min Women’s Taplin Relay 1. Alexandra Headland (Black) 2. Northcliffe (a) 3. No third place

45-49 yrs Ironman 1. HILL, Gavin (Northcliffe) 2. O’DONNELL, Darren (Copacabana) 3. CHAPMAN, Craig (Surfers Paradise)

130 yrs min Women’s Taplin Relay 1. Palm Beach (NSW) (Green) 2. Kurrawa (A) No third place

Sport Results Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

55-59 yrs Men’s Rescue Tube 1. BURNS, Alan (Freshwater) 2. MACDONALD, Bruce (Dixon Park) 3. STEED, Gary (Mooloolaba)

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70 yrs & over Ironperson 1. METTI, Allan (Cronulla) No second place No third place

140 yrs min Men’s Surf Boat 1. North Curl Curl (Jungle Touches) 2. Terrigal (BLUE) 3. Bondi (BONDI MO MEN)

170 yrs min Taplin Relay 1. Mooloolaba (a) 2. Brighton (A) 3. Tweed Heads / Coolangatta (A)

160 yrs min Men’s Surf Boat 1. Avoca Beach (Silvertail) 2. Glenelg (Glenelg) 3. Currumbin Beach (Crusaders)

30-34 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Wanda (red) 3. Wanda (blue)

120 yrs min Women’s Surf Boat 1. Merewether (Merewether Ladies) 2. Nobbys (Nutters) No third place

35-39 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Warilla / Barrack Point (BLACK) 2. Currumbin Beach (A) 3. Cronulla (a)

140 yrs min Women’s Surf Boat 1. Kawana Waters (SPECIALS) 2. Jan Juc (The Fembots) 3. Gerringong (RED)

40-44 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Currumbin Beach (A) 2. North Entrance (Gold) 3. Northcliffe (b)

160 yrs min Women’s Surf Boat 1. Avoca Beach (Zuluz) 2. Rosebud LSC (ROSEBUD THORNS) 3. Terrigal (TOFTS)

45-49 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Surfers Paradise (Gold) 2. Byron Bay (A) 3. Northcliffe (a)

180 yrs min Surf Boat 1. Evans Head / Casino (CJS) 2. Tugun (Simpsons) 3. South Curl Curl (Gold)

50-54 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. North Burleigh (A) 2. Wanda (navy) 3. Brighton (A)

200 yrs min Surf Boat 1. Grange (OLD BULLS) 2. Fairhaven ( Fairhaven Raiders) 3. Newport (FLOUNDER)

55-59 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Southport (A) 3. North Avoca Beach (A)

220 yrs min Surf Boat 1. Mooloolaba (a) 2. South Port (Phantoms) 3. Gerringong (JAZZ)

60-64 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Cottesloe (a) 3. Queenscliff (RED)

240 yrs min Surf Boat 1. Long Reef (vets) 2. Nobbys (SOCS) 3. Bondi (BEACHIES)

65-69 yrs Men’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Cronulla (A) No second place No third place

Ski Events

30-34 yrs Women’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Redhead (A) 2. Swansea Belmont (GOLD) 3. Manly (red) 35-39 yrs Women’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Helensburgh / Stanwell Park (Blue) 2. Alexandra Headland (Gold) 3. North Bondi (a) 40-44 yrs Women’s Surf Board Rescue 1. Northcliffe (a) 2. Byron Bay (A) No third place

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30-34 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. CROAL, Nathan (North Bondi) 2. MORGAN, Ivor (Anglesea) 3. COOK, Ryan (Swansea Belmont) 35-39 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. RONCHI, Ernest (Seaspray) 2. SEDDON, Steve (Half Moon Bay) 3. MASSIE, Ashley (Maroochydore) 40-44 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. ALLAN, Steve (North Entrance) 2. OWEN, Mark (Warrnambool) 3. KENNY, Martin (Mooloolaba)

Boat Events

45-49 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. LEMARSENY, Jeff (Mooloolaba) 2. FOSTER, Peter (Anglesea) 3. O’DONNELL, Darren (Copacabana)

120 yrs min Men’s Surf Boat 1. Austinmer (Blue) 2. Elouera (Wilko) 3. Austinmer (Lea)

50-54 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. BOWDITCH, Greg (Tallebudgera) 2. IREDALE, Douglas (Wanda) 3. KOLKKA, Bruce (Northcliffe)

55-59 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. HALES, Jenny (Noosa Heads) No second place No third place

60-64 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. HEPBURN, Gary (Mooloolaba) 2. HENNESSEY, Peter (Tacking Point) 3. SUSKA, Ches (Caves Beach)

110 yrs min Women’s Single Ski Relay 1. Alexandra Headland (Gold) No second place No third place

65-69 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. BLATCHFORD, Ross (Redhead) 2. SEARLE, Dennis (Redhead) 3. NEWTON, John (Currumbin Beach)

150 yrs min Women’s Single Ski Relay 1. Noosa Heads (NOOSA TEAM 1) No second place No third place

110 yrs min Men’s Single Ski Relay 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Redhead (A) 3. Anglesea (A)

30-44 yrs Women’s Double Ski 1. Northcliffe (a) 2. Umina (A) 3. Scarboro (A)

130 yrs min Men’s Single Ski Relay 1. Mooloolaba (a) 2. Tallebudgera (1) 3. Wanda (red)

170 yrs min Single Ski Relay 1. Wanda (navy) 2. Tacking Point (A) 3. Kurrawa (A)

150 yrs min Men’s Single Ski Relay 1. Currumbin Beach (A) 2. Dicky Beach (TEAM1) 3. North Wollongong (North Gong Ski 150)

50-54 yrs Double Ski 1. Tallebudgera (1) 2. Half Moon Bay (A) 3. North Wollongong (Double Ski 50)

30-34 yrs Men’s Double Ski 1. Mooloolaba (A) 2. Wanda (red) 3. City of Perth (A)

55-59 yrs Double Ski 1. Mooloolaba (a) 2. Port Macquarie (GOLD) 3. Newport (A)

35-39 yrs Men’s Double Ski 1. Kawana Waters (GOLD) 2. Manly (BLUE) 3. Mooloolaba (a)

60-64 yrs Double Ski 1. City of Bunbury (a) 2. Newcastle (Newcastle) 3. Kurrawa (A)

40-44 yrs Men’s Double Ski 1. Alexandra Headland (Gold) 2. North Entrance (Gold) 3. Southport (A)

65-69 yrs Double Ski 1. Northcliffe (a) 2. North Entrance (Gold) No third place

45-49 yrs Men’s Double Ski 1. Mooloolaba (a) 2. Tweed Heads / Coolangatta (A) 3. Glenelg (Glenelg A)

Board Events

30-34 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. MYATT, Lee (Port Noarlunga) 2. KELLY, Jane (Kurrawa) No third place 35-39 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. OLANDER, Alison (Alexandra Headland) 2. KYME, Sharon (Northcliffe) 3. LEE, Amanda (Mullaloo) 40-44 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. BALLARA, Anna (Northcliffe) 2. MCGUIGAN, Lisa (Maroubra) No third place 45-49 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. LINGARD, Alison (Alexandra Headland) 2. HIGGINS, Janine (The Lakes) No third place 50-54 yrs Women’s Single Ski 1. MOWBRAY, Dale (Swansea Belmont) No second place No third place

Sport Results Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

55-59 yrs Men’s Single Ski 1. KEAY, Stuart (Mermaid Beach) 2. HOLMSTROM, Trevor (Dicky Beach) 3. TAYLOR, Rod (Mooloolaba)

30-34 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. TOBIN, Adrian (Swansea Belmont) 2. MYERS, Corey (MacMasters Beach) 3. WOTHERSPOON, Paul (Northcliffe) 35-39 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. SEDDON, Steve (Half Moon Bay) 2. CHAN, Michael (Currumbin Beach) 3. JACOBS, Mark (Alexandra Headland) 40-44 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. LEMMON, Paul (Terrigal) 2. DOWKER, Brett (Currumbin Beach) 3. SCHOTT, Darren (Maroubra) 45-49 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. HILL, Gavin (Northcliffe) 2. MAYNARD, Christopher (Currumbin Beach) 3. KOLKKA, Noel (Northcliffe) 50-54 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. IREDALE, Chris (Wanda) 2. BENNETTS, Mark (Southport) 3. KOLKKA, Bruce (Northcliffe) 55-59 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. WARREN, Stephen (North Cronulla) 2. MCGUCKIN, Chris (Avalon Beach) 3. LAVERS, Jon (Cronulla)

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60-64 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. KIRKWOOD, Peter (Maroubra) 2. HENNESSEY, Peter (Tacking Point) 3. TAYLOR, Ross (Thirroul)

170 yrs min Surf Board Relay 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. North Burleigh (A) 3. Queenscliff (BLUE)

65-69 yrs Men’s Surf Board 1. COATES, Alan (Noosa Heads) 2. BLATCHFORD, Ross (Redhead) 3. GREEN, Warren (Wollongong City)

Surf Board Riding Events

110 yrs min Men’s Surf Board Relay 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Currumbin Beach (A) 3. Northcliffe (a) 130 yrs min Men’s Surf Board Relay 1. Copacabana (A) 2. Freshwater (MAROON) 3. Avalon Beach (Red) 150 yrs min Men’s Surf Board Relay 1. Wanda (Navy) 2. Northcliffe (a) 3. Maroubra (BLUE) 30-34 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) 2. KENT, Michelle (Redhead) 3. LAUT, Leah (Swansea Belmont) 35-39 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. BORG, FIONA (South Maroubra) 2. VAN DE WATER, Kelli (Half Moon Bay) 3. OLANDER, Alison (Alexandra Headland) 40-44 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. PROUDFOOT, Janet (Newport) 2. MCGUIGAN, Lisa (Maroubra) 3. SAVAGE, Paula (Coolum Beach) 45-49 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. HANMER, Mandy (Kurrawa) 2. PEGG, Alison (Alexandra Headland) 3. PENMAN, Sandra (Mermaid Beach) 50-54 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. LYNCH, Gina (Noosa Heads) 2. MOWBRAY, Dale (Swansea Belmont) 3. KYLE, Margaret (Northcliffe) 55-59 yrs Women’s Surf Board 1. HALES, Jenny (Noosa Heads) No second place No third place 110 yrs Women’s Surf Board Relay 1. Northcliffe (a) 2. Manly (red) 3. Alexandra Headland (Gold) 130 yrs min Women’s Surf Board Relay 1. Palm Beach (NSW) (Green) No second place No third place 150 yrs min Women’s Surf Board Relay 1. Noosa Heads (NOOSA TEAM 1) 2. Swansea Belmont (GREEN) 3. Mooloolaba (a) 70 yrs & over Surf Board 1. DE MESTRE, Neville (North Burleigh) 2. RYAN, William (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta) No third place

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30-39 yrs Men’s Malibu Long Board Race 1. RAWSON, Matthew (Swansea Belmont) 2. CANTERBURY, Nigel (Northcliffe) 3. CARROLL, Anthony (Bronte) 40 yrs & over Men’s Malibu Long Board Race 1. VAN DER WALLEN, Adriaan (Avalon Beach) 2. SHELTON, Craig (Surfers Paradise) 3. ROBINSON, Adam (Avoca Beach) 30-39 yrs Men’s Short Board Riding 1. CARROLL, Anthony (Bronte) 2. CANTERBURY, Nigel (Northcliffe) 3. RAWSON, Matthew (Swansea Belmont) 40 yrs & over Men’s Short Board Riding 1. VAN DER WALLEN, Adriaan (Avalon Beach) 2. HORNER, Geoff (Dee Why) 3. KOLKKA, Noel (Northcliffe) 30-39 yrs Women’s Malibu Long Board Riding 1. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) No second place No third place 40 yrs & 0ver Women’s Malibu Long Board Riding 1. KERR, Ava (Marcoola) 2. HENDERSON, Erica (Coolum Beach) 3. WHITE, Maree (Queenscliff) 30-39 yrs Women’s Short Board Riding 1. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) No second place No third place 40 yrs & over Short Board Riding 1. HENDERSON, Erica (Coolum Beach) No second place No third place

Beach Events 30-34 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. HARTSHORNE, Ryan (Anglesea) 2. ALAGICH, Christopher (Glenelg) 3. REEDY, Brenden (North Narrabeen) 35-39 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. MAYBURY, Joel (Killcare) 2. CHAPMAN, Jason (Newport) 3. MATCHETT, Tim (Warriewood) 40-44 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. DAVIDSON, Jeff (Mullaloo) 2. GEDZ, Michael (Queenscliff) 3. MCSWAN, Ross (Alexandra Headland) 45-49 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. NOLAN, Mark (North Cottesloe) 2. KASSULKE, Nigel (Manly) 3. HOY, Stephen (Queenscliff) 50-54 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. MCCORMICK, Chris (Toowoon Bay) 2. PATTISON, Paul (Byron Bay) 3. SCOTT, Mark (Clovelly)

35-39 years Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. WALKER, Chris (Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park) 2. BALLARD, Steve (Shellharbour) 3. EDWARDS, Robert (Southport)

60-64 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. WILSON, Robert (Queenscliff) 2. BROOKER, Terry (Pacific Palms) 3. MURPHY, Max (South Maroubra)

40-44 yrs Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. FERRY, Kevin (North Steyne) 2. MORRISON, Rod (Kawana Waters) 3. MATTHEWS, Gary (Freshwater)

65-69 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. HAMMOND, Paul (Queenscliff) 2. MCNAMEE, John (Clovelly) 3. COLLINS, Gary (Northcliffe)

45-49 yrs Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. WALKER, Andrew (City of Perth) 2. RYAN, Robert (Shellharbour) 3. BRUKMANN, Dave (Cronulla)

140 yrs min Men’s Beach Relay 1. Warriewood (Warriewood) 2. Shellharbour (RED) 3. Newcastle (Newcastle)

50-54 years Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. DALY, Michael (North Burleigh) 2. GATES, Tim (Palm Beach (NSW) 3. MIRLS, Peter (Southport)

170 yrs min Men’s Beach Relay 1. Queenscliff (BLUE) 2. Killcare (KROCS) 3. Cronulla (a)

55-59 yrs Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. MURPHY, Paul (Semaphore) 2. WILLS, Kevin (MacMasters Beach) 3. WAINE, Terry (Warilla / Barrack Point)

200 yrs min Men’s Beach Relay 1. Clovelly (Gold) 2. Newport (LYNCH DENTAL) 3. Glenelg (Glenelg A)

60-64 yrs Men’s 1km Beach Run 1. BROOKER, Terry (Pacific Palms) 2. REDDAN, Greg (Southport) 3. GLOVER, Darryl (Shellharbour)

30-34 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. GLAZIER, Kyle (Shellharbour) 2. STAINES, Barton (North Cottesloe) 3. GIBBINGS, Julian (Swanbourne Nedlands)

65-69 yrs Men’s 1km Beach Run 1. HAMMOND, Paul (Queenscliff) 2. MCNAMEE, John (Clovelly) 3. NICHOLLS, Allan (Northcliffe)

35-39 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. CHAPMAN, Jason (Newport) 2. MAYBURY, JOEL (Killcare) 3. WHEREAT, Shane (Newcastle)

30-34 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. STRAUSS, Davina (Coledale) 2. DONALDSON, Catherine (Kurrawa) 3. MYATT, Lee (Port Noarlunga)

40-44 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. GEDZ, Michael (Queenscliff) 2. MCSWAN, Ross (Alexandra Headland) 3. JOHANSSON, Jason (Portsea)

35-39 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. STEWART, Kylie (Queenscliff) 2. BAYLY, Natalie (Queenscliff) 3. NELSON, Annabel (Queenscliff)

45-49 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. LOFTS, Glen (Clovelly) 2. WYPER, Phil (Coolangatta) 3. TUBBY, Colin (Killcare)

40-44 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. PICKTHALL, Colleen (Sandon Point) 2. WATKINS, Peta (Sorrento (WA) 3. KELLY, Dianne (City of Bunbury)

50-54 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. DUNCAN, Gregory (Alexandra Headland) 2. HUTCHISON, David (Glenelg) 3. CAMERON, Rowan (Portsea)

45-49 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. HENDERSON, Robyn (Queenscliff) 2. BROAD, Diane (Sorrento (WA) 3. JOWETT, Julie (North Avoca Beach)

55-59 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. MCCREDIE, Kel (Pacific Palms) 2. LYNCH, Martin (Newport) 3. SMITHIES, Ted (Newport)

50-54 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. SOUTHERN, Sukie (Newport) 2. CRICK, Valoria (Helensburgh / Stanwell Park) 3. TOWERS, Kerri (Mooloolaba)

60-64 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. WILSON, Robert (Queenscliff) 2. BROOKER, Terry (Pacific Palms) 3. DEARBERG, Neil (Alexandra Headland)

55-59 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. CLARENCE, Marilyn (Swansea Belmont) 2. LARSSEN, Carole (Cronulla) 3. PORTER, Helen (Queenscliff)

65-69 yrs Men’s Beach Flags 1. HAMMOND, Paul (Queenscliff) 2. DONALDSON, John (Brighton) 3. BORGESSON, Kenneth (Wamberal)

60-64 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. REILLY, Susan (Fairhaven) 2. GEILIS, Janice (Cudgen Headland) 3. SMALLWOOD, Louise (Collaroy)

30-34 yrs Men’s 2km Beach Run 1. BELL, Ben (Corrimal) 2. PRICE, Jonathan (Burnie) 3. CARROLL, Anthony (Bronte)

65-69 yrs Women’s Beach Sprint 1. WALSH, Sybil (Manly) No second place No third place

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55-59 yrs Men’s Beach Sprint 1. SMITHIES, Ted (Newport) 2. LYNCH, Martin (Newport) 3. ILES, Murray (Avoca Beach)

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140 yrs min Women’s Beach Relay 1. Queenscliff (BLUE) 2. Toowoon Bay (bolts) 3. Mooloolaba (a)

55-59 yrs Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. CLARENCE, Marilyn (Swansea Belmont) 2. PORTER, Helen (Queenscliff) No third place

170 yrs min Women’s Beach Relay 1. Queenscliff (RED) 2. Northcliffe (a) 3. Sorrento (WA) (a)

60-64 yrs Women’s 1km Beach Run 1. REILLY, Susan (Fairhaven) 2. ROWLAND-SMITH, Judy (Mooloolaba) 3. SMALLWOOD, Louise (Collaroy)

200 yrs min Women’s Beach Relay 1. Collaroy (Black) 2. Mooloolaba (a) 3. Sorrento (WA) (a)

65-69 yrs Women’s 1km Beach Run 1. WALSH, Sybil (Manly) No second place No third place

30-34 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. STRAUSS, Davina (Coledale) 2. MYATT, Lee (Port Noarlunga) 3. TUCKER, Allison (Toowoon Bay)

70 yrs & over Beach Sprint 1. WILSON, Glen (Mooloolaba) 2. EASTON, Roy (Copacabana) 3. SHEAHAN, Brian (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta)

35-39 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. STEWART, Kylie (Queenscliff) 2. NUGENT, Lisa (Arcadian) 3. GRONO, Helena (North Burleigh)

230 yrs min Beach Relay Race 1. Queenscliff (blue) 2. Pacific Palms (PacPalms) 3. Northcliffe (a)

40-44 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. PICKTHALL, Colleen (Sandon Point) 2. NORRIS, Kaye (Windang) 3. WILLIAMSON, Julie (City of Bunbury)

70 yrs & over Beach Flags 1. WILSON, Glen (Mooloolaba) 2. EASTON, Roy (Copacabana) 3. GILLIES, Gary (South West Rocks)

45-49 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. JOWETT, Julie (North Avoca Beach) 2. PEPPER, Wendy (Clovelly) 3. HERBERT, Sandra (Sorrento (WA)

70 yrs & over 1km Beach Run 1. GILLIES, Gary (South West Rocks) 2. RYAN, William (Tweed Heads / Coolangatta) No third place

50-54 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. GILL, Margaret (Sawtell) 2. JARVIS, Helen (Byron Bay) 3. O’CONNOR, Sue (Quinns Mindarie) 55-59 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. LARSSEN, Carole (Cronulla) 2. CLARENCE, Marilyn (Swansea Belmont) 3. PORTER, Helen (Queenscliff)

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60-64 yrs Women’s Beach Flags 1. REILLY, Susan (Fairhaven) 2. SMALLWOOD, Louise (Collaroy) 3. COGHILL, Wendy (Maroochydore)

Under 19 Men’s Surf Team 1. Terrigal A 2. Wanda A 3. Northcliffe A

30-34 yrs Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. KELLY, Ruth (Manly) 2. ZEKULICH, April (Kurrawa) 3. MYATT, Lee (Port Noarlunga)

Under 15 Men`s Surf Teams 1. Northcliffe (A) 2. Newport Black 3. Maroochydore (1)

35-39 yrs Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. NUGENT, Lisa (Arcadian) 2. DAVIS, Sarah (North Bondi) 3. WHITESIDE, Mel (Helensburgh / Stanwell Park)

Open Men`s 5 Person R&R 1. Wanda (Blue) 2. Freshwater (Maroon) 3. Ocean Beach (Dolphins)

40-44 yrs Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. PEARSON, Margaret (Newport) 2. EVANS, Deborah (Clovelly) 3. KAPPLER, Jodi (Port Noarlunga)

Under 19 Women`s Surf 1. BELL, Miranda (Maroochydore) 2. DAVIS, Jessica (Terrigal) 3. HALL, Lauren (Terrigal)

45-49 years Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. WINTER, Kim (Forster) 2. CALLARD, Wendy (Kurrawa) 3. NOBLE, Amanda (Mooloolaba)

Open Women`s Surf Teams 1. Northcliffe (A) 2. Mooloolaba (A) 3. Swansea Belmont (Green)

50-54 years Women’s 2km Beach Run 1. LYNCH, Gina (Noosa Heads) 2. POVIS, Victoria (Northcliffe) 3. WEBLEY, Pauline (Cronulla)

Under 19 Women’s Surf Teams 1. Mooloolaba (A) 2. Maroochydore (1) 3. Northcliffe (A)

Open Men`s Beach Sprint 1. NOLAN, Tom (North Cottesloe) 2. MARYNISSEN, Elliott (Collaroy) 3. SCARFF, Dean (City of Perth)

Under 15 Women`s Surf Teams 1. Lennox (X) 2. Mooloolaba (A) 3. Cronulla (A)

Under 19 Men`s Beach Sprint 1. MITCHELL, Ben (Kurrawa) 2. PAPADATOS, Kristopher (Coogee) 3. ANTHONY, Luke (Portsea)

Open Women`s Surf Belt 1. FLOOD, Naomi (Manly) 2. BELL, Miranda (Maroochydore) 3. CANNING, Nadine (Lennox)

Under 17 Men`s Beach Sprint 1. CALDOW, Jordan (Grange) 2. HILL, Sean (Quinns Mindarie) 3. ELLIS, Bryce (Quinns Mindarie)

Multidiscipline Events

Under 15 Men`s Beach Sprint 1. MILLAR, Hugh (Coogee) 2. WELLINGTON, Christopher (Ayr) 3. DREW, GUS (Cooks Hill)

Under 19 Men`s Rescue Tube Rescue 1. Bulli (A) 2. Maroochydore (1) 3. Terrigal (A)

Ski Events Under 19 Single Ski Relay 1. Mooloolaba (B) 2. South Port (Blue) 3. Mooloolaba (A)

Board Events Under 19 Men`s Surf Board Relay 1. Collaroy (A) 2. Terrigal (A) 3. Currumbin Beach (A) Open Women`s Surf Board Relay 1. Northcliffe (B) 2. Kurrawa (A) 3. Mooloolaba (A) Under 19 Women`s Surf Board Relay 1. Terrigal (A) 2. Mooloolaba (A) 3. Warilla / Barrack Point (BLACK)

Surf Board Riding Events

Open Men`s Beach Relay 1. Kurrawa (A) 2. North Cottesloe (A) 3. Collaroy (Black) Under 19 Men`s Beach Relay 1. Anglesea (A) 2. Kurrawa (A) 3. Mullaloo (A) Under 17 Men`s Beach Relay 1. Manly (A) 2. Mullaloo (A) 3. Anglesea (B) Under 15 Men`s Beach Relay 1. Alexandra Headland (GOLD) 2. Coogee (Coogee) 3. Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park (A) Open Men`s Beach Flags 1. HARRIS, Simon (Northcliffe) 2. CRACROFT-WILSON, Paul (Kurrawa) 3. NOLAN, Tom (North Cottesloe)

Open Men`s Malibu Long Board Riding 1. CARROLL, Anthony (Bronte) 2. VAN DER WALLEN, Adriaan (Avalon Beach) 3. BOWIE, Duncan (Trigg Island)

Under 19 Men`s Beach Flags 1. MISPELHORN, Benjamin (Kurrawa) 2. BANHIDI, James (Mount Maunganui (NZ) 3. BURKE, Samuel (North Cottesloe)

Open Women`s Malibu Long Board Riding 1. ROBERTS, Jessica (Currumbin Beach) 2. SMITH, Tiarne (Northcliffe) 3. PATERSON, Shelly (Sorrento (Vic)

Under 17 Men`s Beach Flags 1. HARDING, Tyler (Wanda) 2. ELLIS, Bryce (Quinns Mindarie) 3. CAVANAGH, Mitchell (Mullaloo)

Beach Events

Under 15 Men`s Beach Flags 1. ROSS, Jarrod (Currumbin Beach) 2. BATT, Braydon (Elliot Heads) 3. O`BRIEN, Jake (Avoca Beach)

Open Men`s 2km Beach Run 1. MADDEN, Stephen (Tugun) 2. ROWELL, David (Portsea) 3. JANES, Michael (Kurrawa) Under 19 Men`s 2km Beach Run 1. PERKINS, Kieren (Met Caloundra) 2. PAGE, Cameron (MacMasters Beach) 3. MORIARTY, Keegan (Coogee) Under 17 Men`s 2km Beach Run 1. LAZARUS, David (Trigg Island) 2. ZERVAAS, Wade (Half Moon Bay) 3. JAMES, Blake (Warilla / Barrack Point) Under 15 Men`s 2km Beach Run 1. SCOULLER, Harry (Nowra / Culburra) 2. GREEN, Jake (Thirroul) 3. KELLY-MAKOVEC, Joshua (North Cronulla)

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Under 17 Women`s Surf Teams 1. Maroochydore (1) 2. Grange (Grange A) 3. Ocean Grove (OGA)

Open Women`s Beach Flags 1. HOWARD, Melissa (Kurrawa) 2. HOGAN, Alysse (Trigg Island) 3. DANIELS, Holly (Trigg Island) Under 19 Women`s Beach Flags 1. WYPER, Hayley (North Burleigh) 2. BRITT, Jamie-Lee (Queenscliff) 3. OPENSHAW, Hayley (Brighton) Under 17 Women`s Beach Flags 1. MURPHY, Gabrielle (City of Perth) 2. DEVLIN, Georgia (North Burleigh) 3. BRYMER, Brittanny (City of Perth)

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Under 15 Women`s Beach Flags 1. DIBLEY, Siobhan (Cronulla) 2. MASTERS, Bree (Cronulla) 3. MOULD, Bianca (Avoca Beach)

Under 17 March Past Championship 1. North Bondi (Nth Bondi Mermaids) 2. Collaroy (Black) 3. North Cronulla (Gold)

Open Women`s 2km Beach Run 1. O’TOOLE, Alison (City of Perth) 2. MCCARTHY, Siobhan (North Bondi) 3. ZEKULICH, April (Kurrawa)

First Aid

Under 19 Women`s 2km Beach Run 1. PERKINS, Kelly Ann (Met Caloundra) 2. BRADY, Tia (Dixon Park) 3. DON SLAVEN, Courtney (North Burleigh) Under 17 Women`s 2km Beach Run 1. MERCER, Jordan (Mooloolaba) 2. RICKETTS, Erica (Maroochydore) 3. BATEMAN, Courtney (Torquay) Under 15 Women`s 2km Beach Run 1. CURTIS, Holly (Torquay) 2. JENKINS, Teisha (Mooloolaba) 3. GASPAROTTO, Elyssia (Ocean Beach) Open Women`s Beach Sprint 1. SHORTER, Laura (Queenscliff) 2. MAPLES, Chelsea (Kurrawa) 3. HOWARD, Melissa (Kurrawa) Under 19 Women`s Beach Sprint 1. COOK, Sarah (Cronulla) 2. WYPER, Hayley (North Burleigh) 3. ARDON, Montana (City of Perth) Under 17 Women`s Beach Sprint 1. MURPHY, Gabrielle (City of Perth) 2. DEVLIN, Georgia (North Burleigh) 3. THORP, Danielle (Scarboro) Under 15 Women`s Beach Sprint 1. MASTERS, Bree (Cronulla) 2. DAVIES, Taylah (Thirroul) 3. DIBLEY, Siobhan (Cronulla) Open Women`s Beach Relay 1. Kurrawa (A) 2. Scarboro (B) 3. North Cottesloe (A) Under 19 Women`s Beach Relay 1. Portsea (White) 2. City of Perth (A) 3. North Burleigh (A) Under 17 Women`s Beach Relay 1. Mordialloc SLSC (mordysurf) 2. Grange (Grange A) 3. Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park (A) Under 15 Women`s Beach Relay 1. Cronulla (A) 2. City of Bunbury (A) 3. Bribie Island (A) Open March Past Championship 1. South Port (South Port) 2. North Bondi (A) 3. Kurrawa (A) Under 23 March Past Championship 1. Brighton (A) 2. Collaroy (Black) 3. Manly (Blue)

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Open First Aid Championship 1. Dicky Beach (A) 2. Manly (Blue) 3. Ocean Beach (Interns) Under 19 First Aid Championship 1. Noosa Heads (A) 2. Maroochydore (A) 3. Picnic Bay (A) Under 17 First Aid Championship 1. Maroochydore (A) 2. Coochiemudlo SLSC (A) 3. Manly (Blue) Under 15 First Aid Championship 1. Manly (Red) 2. Maroochydore (A) 3. Dicky Beach (team)

Lifesaving Open Men`s Champion Lifesaver 1. SNELL, Stuart (Northcliffe) 2. WHITE, Michael (Alexandra Headland) 3. ORFORD, BEN (Cronulla) Under 19 Men`s Champion Lifesaver 1. TAYLOR, Redwood (Sunshine Beach) 2. MCGREGOR, Riley (Bundaberg) 3. WALKER, Josh (City of Perth) Under 17 Men`s Champion Lifesaver 1. DOUGHAN, Bradley (Alexandra Headland) 2. DUFFY, Stewart (Northcliffe) 3. NICHOLSON, Jake (Grange) Under 15 Men`s Champion Lifesaver 1. YEATES, Liam (South Curl Curl) 2. MURPHY, Hayden (Maroochydore) 3. HUNT, Troy (North Burleigh) Open Women`s Champion Lifesaver 1. PELLY, Melinda (Manly) 2. MCKENZIE, Kathryn (Northcliffe) 3. GLENNY, Alison (Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park) Under 19 Women`s Champion Lifesaver 1. MCKENZIE, Emma (Northcliffe) 2. SEYMOUR, Brigette (Alexandra Headland) 3. RADFORD, Danielle (Swansea Belmont) Under 17 Women`s Champion Lifesaver 1. HANCOCK, India (Northcliffe) 2. WHITE, Katlyn (Alexandra Headland) 3. REDWOOD, Molly (Sunshine Beach) Under 15 Women`s Champion Lifesaver 1. SCOTT, Samantha (Kurrawa) 2. MITCHELL, Tyla (Dicky Beach) 3. KRUCLER, Helen (Umina) Open Patrol Championship 1. Northcliffe (A) 2. Alexandra Headland (A) 3. Jan Juc (A) Under 17 Patrol Championship 1. Northcliffe (1) 2. Dicky Beach (1) 3. Dicky Beach (2)

Overall Pointscore Queensland Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia Tasmania

44 42 40 25 23 9

Results Open Female Mass Rescue 1. Queensland 2. Western Australia 3. South Australia Open Female Surf Rescue 1. Victoria 2. Queensland 3. New South Wales Open Female Teams Rescue 1. Queensland 2. Western Australia 3. Victoria Open Female Tube Rescue 1. Victoria 2. Queensland 3. New South Wales Open IRB Relay 1. Queensland 2. Victoria 3. New South Wales Open Male Mass Rescue 1. Victoria 2. New South Wales 3. South Australia Open Male Surf Rescue 1. New South Wales 2. Queensland 3. Victoria Open Male Teams Rescue 1. Victoria 2. New South Wales 3. Queensland Open Male Tube Rescue 1. New South Wales 2. Queensland 3. South Australia

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Overall Pointscore Williamstown North Burleigh Kurrawa Anglesea Kiama Downs Bribie Island Thirroul Caves Beach Port Noarlunga South Maroubra

52 39 24 14 13 12 10 8 7 4

Results Open Female Mass Rescue 1. Williamstown – Team 2 2. Bribie Island – Team 1 3. Williamstown – Team 1 Open Female Surf Rescue 1. North Burleigh – Team 1 2. Williamstown – Team 2 3. Kurrawa – Team 1 Open Female Teams Rescue 1. Williamstown – Team 1 2. Bribie Island – Team 1 3. North Burleigh – Team 1 Open Female Tube Rescue 1. Anglesea – Team 1 2. Kurrawa – Team 1 3. North Burleigh – Team 1 Open IRB Relay 1. Williamstown – Team 1 2. Thirroul – Team 1 3. Kurrawa – Team 1

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2010 IRB Interstate Championships Penguin, Tasmania: 16 April 2010

Open Male Mass Rescue 1. Kiama Downs – Team 1 2. North Burleigh – Team 1 3. North Burleigh – Team 2 Open Male Surf Rescue 1. Williamstown – Team 2 2. Port Noarlunga – Team 2 3. Anglesea – Team 1 Open Male Teams Rescue 1. North Burleigh – Team 1 2. Caves Beach – Team 1 3. Kiama Downs – Team 1 Open Male Tube Rescue 1. Williamstown – Team 2 2. Thirroul – Team 1 3. Anglesea – Team 1

2010 Australian Pool Rescue Championships Melbourne, Victoria: 5-6 June 2010 Overall Pointscore Northcliffe SLSC Cronulla SLSC Maroochydore SLSC Wanda SLSC Grange SLSC Bulli SLSC

188 161 159.5 140 114.5 109

Under 15 Female 200m Obstacle Race 1. Rogers, Dahlas (Cronulla SLSC) 2. Trypas, Hannah (Redhead SLSC) 3. Smith, Nerice (Half Moon Bay SLSC) 50m Swim with Fins 1. Trypas, Hannah (Redhead) 2. Rogers, Dahlas (Cronulla) 3. Gasparotto, Elyssia (Ocean Beach)

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100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Fahey, Eilish (Sunshine Beach) 2. McDonald, Madelyn (Jan Juc) 3. Nolan, Alex (Sunshine Beach)

100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc) 2. Redwood, Molly (Sunshine Beach) 3. Jones, Siobhan (Elouera)

50m Manikin Carry 1. Nolan, Alex (Sunshine Beach) 2. Gasparotto, Elyssia (Ocean Beach) 3. McDonald, Madelyn (Jan Juc)

2x 50m Manikin Relay Relay 1. Sunshine Beach 2. Grange 3. Mordialloc

Line Throw Relay 1. Sunshine Beach 2. Jan Juc 3. Wanda

50m Manikin Carry 1. Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc) 2. Redwood, Molly (Sunshine Beach) 3. Collins, Jessica (Redhead) 3. McDougall, Adina (Qld Country HP)

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. McMahon, Danielle (Wanda) 2. Fahey, Eilish (Sunshine Beach) 3. Nolan, Charlotte (Sunshine Beach)

Under 15 Male 200m Obstacle Race 1. O’Brien, Kyle (Cronulla SLSC) 2. Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach SLSC) 3. Morgan, Isaac (Redhead SLSC)

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Kneale, Martha (Maroochydore) 2. Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc) 3. Halligan, Devon (Freshwater)

50m Swim with Fins 1. Harrison, Jordan (Northcliffe) 2. Hall‑Muir, Liam (Cooks Hill) 2. Rethamel, Jeremy G (Queensland Country HP) 3. Druery, Kyle (Cronulla)

100m Rescue Medley 1. Redwood, Molly (Sunshine Beach) 2. Chaffey, Emily (Swansea Belmont) 3. Kneale, Martha (Maroochydore) 3. McDougall, Adina (Qld Country HP)

100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Brooks, Nicholas (Wanda) 2. Feather, Laclan (Northcliffe) 3. Furiness, Jay (Wanda)

200m Super Lifesaver 1. King, Rachelle (Terrigal) 2. Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc) 3. Chaffey, Emily (Swansea Belmont )

50m Manikin Carry 1. Furiness, Jay (Wanda) 2. Boxall, Jed (Elouera) 3. Kavanagh, Kurtis (Swansea Belmont) 3. Rethamel, Jeremy (Qld Country HP)

4x50m Medley Relay Relay 1. Sunshine Beach 2. Tweed Heads & Coolangatta 3. Ocean Grove

Under 17 Male

Line Throw Relay 1. Elouera 2. Cronulla 3. South Melbourne

200m Obstacle Race 1. O’Brien, Kyle (Cronulla) 2. Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach) 3. Morgan, Isaac (Redhead)

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Feather, Laclan (Northcliffe) 2. Brooks, Nicholas (Wanda) 3. Boxall, Jed 3. Rethamel, Jeremy (Qld Country HP)

4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 1. Cronulla A 2. Wanda A 3. Bulli A

Under 17 Female 200m Obstacle Race 1. Lauricella, Jessica (Wanda) 2. Smith, Eliza (Swansea Belmont) 3. Jones, Mariah (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta) 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 1. Sunshine Beach 2. Cronulla 3. Tweed Heads & Coolangatta 50m Swim with Fins 1. Smith, Eliza (Swansea Belmont) 2. Lauricella, Jessica (Wanda) 3. King, Rachelle (Terrigal)

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Line Throw Relay 1. Maroochydore 2. Ocean Grove 3. Elouera

50m Swim with Fins 1. O’Brien, Kyle (Cronulla) 2. Markey, Aaron (Cronulla) 3. Earp, Samuel (Swansea Belmont) 3. Arthur, Caillan (Qld Country HP) 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. O’Brien, Kyle (Cronulla) 2. Earp, Samuel (Swansea Belmont) 2. Heery, Luke (Qld Country HP) 3. Nicholson, Jake (Grange) 2x 50m Manikin Relay Relay 1. Wanda 2. Cronulla

200m Super Lifesaver 1. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 2. Kirk, Alicia (Maroochydore) 3. Hurkmans, Alicia (Grange)

Line Throw Relay 1. Ocean Beach 2. Qld Country HP 2. Cronulla

Under 19 Male

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Bain, Bill (Mooloolaba) 2. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Kyle (Cronulla) 2. Heery, Luke (Picnic Bay) 3. Nicholson, Jake (Grange)

200m Obstacle Race 1. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 2. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 3. Clarke, Alex (Wanda) 50m Swim with Fins 1. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 2. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 3. Ryan, Leigh (Jan Juc)

100m Rescue Medley 1. Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach) 2. Nicholson, Jake (Grange 3. Earp, Samuel (Swansea Belmont)

100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 2. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 3. Ryan, Leigh (Jan Juc)

200m Super Lifesaver 1. Nicholson, Jake (Grange) 2. Earp, Samuel (Swansea Belmont) 3. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Kyle (Cronulla)

50m Manikin Carry 1. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 2. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 3. Ryan, Leigh (Jan Juc)

4x50m Medley Relay Relay 1. Cronulla 2. Wanda 3. Bulli

Under 19 Female

Line Throw Relay 1. Bulli 1. Qld Country HP 2. Terrigal 3. Maroochydore

200m Obstacle Race 1. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 2. Hall, Lauren (Terrigal) 3. Hurkmans, Alicia (Grange)

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 2. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 3. Fagerstrom, Mitchell (Bulli)

50m Swim with Fins 1. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 2. Hendry, Pamela (Maroochydore) 2. Adams, Ashleigh (Qld Country HP) 3. Hurkmans, Alicia (Grange)

100m Rescue Medley 1. Bell, Samuel (Maroochydore) 2. Ryan, Leigh (Jan Juc) 3. White, Sean (Bulli )

100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Hendry, Pamela (Maroochydore) 2. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 3. Hurkmans, Alicia (Grange) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Hendry, Pamela (Maroochydore) 2. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 3. Kirk, Alicia (Maroochydore) Line Throw Relay 1. Grange A 2. Grange B 3. Maroochydore 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore) 2. Hendry, Pamela (Maroochydore) 3. Hurkmans, Alicia (Grange) 3. Kirk, Alicia(Maroochydore) 100m Rescue Medley 1. Hendry, Pamela 2. Hurkmans, Alicia 2. Adams, Ashleigh (Qld Country HP) 3. Walker, Stephanie 3. Lowe, Sarah (Qld Country HP)

Sport Results Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

50m Manikin Carry 1. Earp, Samuel (Swansea Belmont) 2. Nicholson, Jake (Grange) 3. Bain, Bill (Mooloolaba)

200m Super Lifesaver 1. Schofielld, Timothy (Terrigal) 2. White, Sean (Bulli) 3. Fagerstrom, Mitchell (Bulli)

Open Female 200m Obstacle Race 1. Smith, Kristyl (Northcliffe) 2. Hancock, Courtney (Northcliffe) 3. Walker, Jessica (Northcliffe) 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 1. Northcliffe 2. Cronulla 2. Queensland Country HP Squad 3. Grange 50m Swim with Fins 1. Pluimers, Elizabeth (Northcliffe) 2. Cain, Sam (Ocean Grove) 3. Ferguson, Lisa (Mordialloc) 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Ballantine, Stephanie (Surfers Paradise) 2. Ferguson, Lisa (Mordialloc) 3. Pluimers, Elizabeth (Northcliffe)

137

2x 50m Manikin Relay Relay 1. Maroochydore 2. Northcliffe 3. Grange

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe) 2. Langthorne, Downie (Bulli) 3. Hopkinson, George (Wanda)

50m Manikin Carry 1. Parry, Jenny (North Burleigh) 2. Ballantine, Stephanie (Surfers Paradise) 3. Smith, Kristyl (Northcliffe)

100m Rescue Medley 1. Harper, Luke (Torquay) 2. Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe) 3. McCauley, Ben (Kawana Waters)

Line Throw Relay 1. Mordialloc 2. Northcliffe 3. Kurrawa

200m Super Lifesaver 1. Allum, Christopher (Cronulla) 2. Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe) 2. Eckstein, Shannon (Northcliffe)

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Pluimers, Elizabeth (Northcliffe) 2. Walker, Jessica (Northcliffe) 3. Ferguson, Lisa (Mordialloc

4x50m Medley Relay Relay 1. Northcliffe 2. Cronulla 3. Wanda

100m Rescue Medley 1. Ballantine, Stephanie (Surfers Paradise) 2. Parry, Jenny (North Burleigh) 3. Miller, Alisha (Freshwater)

30‑34 Men

200m Super Lifesaver 1. Parry, Jenny (North Burleigh) 2. Smith, Kristyl (Northcliffe) 3. Walker, Jessica (Northcliffe) 4x50m Medley Relay Relay 1. Maroochydore 2. Northcliffe 3. Mordialloc

Open Men 200m Obstacle Race 1. Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe) 2. Eckstein, Shannon (Northcliffe) 3. Allum, Christopher (Cronulla) 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 1. Northcliffe A 2. Bulli A 3. Cronulla A 50m Swim with Fins 1. Allum, Christopher (Cronulla) 2. Orford, Ben (Cronulla) 3. McCrindle, Blake (Wanda) 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Parkes, Mitchell (Elouera) 2. Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe) 3. McCrindle, Blake (Wanda) 2x 50m Manikin Relay Relay 1. Bulli 2. Cronulla 3. Northcliffe 50m Manikin Carry 1. Harper, Luke (Torquay) 2. Langthorne, Downie (Bulli) 3. Snell, Stuart (Northcliffe) Line Throw Relay 1. Elouera 2. Bulli 3. Jan Juc

138

200m Obstacle Race 1. Evans, James (Mordialloc) 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Evans, James (Mordialloc) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Evans, James (Mordialloc) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Evans, James (Mordialloc)

35-39 Women 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Morris, Keryn (Bulli) 200m Obstacle Race 1. Morris, Keryn (Bulli)

35‑39 Men 200m Obstacle Race 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Watts, Brendan (Grange) 2. Watts, Peter (Redhead) 3. Read, Tristan (Lorne) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Read, Tristan (Lorne) 2. Watts, Brendan (Grange) 3. Braine, Stuart (Lorne) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Watts, Brendan (Grange) 2. Braine, Stuart (Lorne) 3. Watts, Peter (Redhead) 200m Obstacle Race 1. Braine, Stuart (Lorne) 2. Watts, Peter (Redhead) 3. Watts, Brendan (Grange)

40 ‑44 Men 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Boxall, Steve (Elouera) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Boxall, Steve (Elouera) 2. Lord, Peter (Bulli) 3. Nicholson, Craig (Grange)

30‑39 Line Throw Relay 1. Bulli 2. Grange

200m Obstacle Race 1. Boxall, Steve (Elouera) 2. Lord, Peter (Lorne) 3. Nicholson, Craig (Grange)

40+ Line Throw Relay 1. Grange

45-49 Women 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Kearney, Geraldine (Grange) 2. Churchill, Meryl (Grange) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Churchill, Meryl (Grange) 2. Kearney, Geraldine (Grange) 3. Green, Elizabeth (Bulli) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Kearney, Geraldine (Grange) 200m Obstacle Race 1. Churchill, Meryl (Grange) 2. Kearney, Geraldine (Grange) 3. Green, Elizabeth (Grange)

Masters Female Team Events 40+ Line Throw Relay 1. Bulli

Sport Results Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Boxall, Steve (Elouera) 2. Nicholson, Craig (Grange)

45-49 Men 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Zimmermann, Lyndon (Grange) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Zimmermann, Lyndon (Grange) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Williamson, Peter (Lorne) 2. Boness, Tim (Lorne) 3. Zimmermann, Lyndon (Grange) 200m Obstacle Race 1. Boness, Tim (Lorne) 2. Williamson, Peter K (Lorne) 3. Caldwell, Keith (Bulli)

50 – 54 Men 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 1. Fry, Steven (Northcliffe) 2. Quine, George (Jan Juc) 3. Jones, Rodney (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta) 50m Manikin Carry 1. Fry, Steven (Northcliffe) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 1. Fry, Steven (Northcliffe) 2. Quine, George (Jan Juc) 3. Jones, Rodney (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta) 200m Obstacle Race 1. Fry, Steven (Northcliffe) 2. Jones, Rodney (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta) 3. Quine, George (Jan Juc)

Masters Male Team Events 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 120+ 1. Grange 2 x 50m Manikin Relay 120+ 1. Grange 4 x 50m Relay 120+ 1. Lorne 2. Grange

139

140

Statistical Summaries Membership

142

Actions

144

Equipment

146

Awards and qualifications

148

Service Awards

158

Coaching and officials

160

Dedicated for life 141

Membership SLSA membership by category NSW Active (1518)

Active (18 or over)

Active Reserve

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Male

1778

842

1135

407

4231

4186

1.08%

Female

1245

594

1011

463

3387

3195

6.01%

Total

3023

1436

2146

870

7618

7381

3.21%

Male

7816

3169

1840

1548

305

14759

14743

0.11%

Female

3412

1384

1162

930

179

7149

7157

-0.11%

Total

11228

4553

3002

2478

484

163

21908

21900

0.04%

Male

785

112

127

1092

1111

-1.71%

Female

209

298

289

3.11%

Total

994

140

160

1390

1400

-0.71%

Cadet (13-15) Male

Award

General (SA)

1446

699

744

475

3438

3410

0.82%

Female

1392

655

840

538

3507

3445

1.80%

Total

2838

1354

1584

1013

112

6945

6855

1.31%

Male

284

477

922

899

2.56%

Female

214

413

776

701

10.70%

Total

498

890

126

163

1698

1600

6.13%

Male

2342

2150

8.93%

Female

1935

1804

7.26%

Total Patrolling Lifesavers

Male Female

4277 12109

5299

3907

2342

2580

420

127

4277

3954

8.17%

26784

26499

1.08%

6472

3074

3111

1935

2023

299

138

17052

16591

2.78%

Total

18581

8373

7018

4277

4603

719

265

43836

43090

1.73%

Junior Activity (5-13)

Male

14599

6522

3981

1466

3199

305

116

30188

28718

5.12%

Female

13387

5904

4087

1380

3091

468

127

28444

27620

2.98%

Total

27986

12426

8068

2846

6290

773

243

58632

56338

4.07%

Long Service

Male

2339

1075

103

397

3932

4784

-17.81%

199

147

456

439

3.87%

2538

1222

118

488

4388

5223

-15.99%

Female Total

142

Associate

Male Female

General (Except SA)

Honorary

Past Active

4967

3116

Tas

1502

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

253

267

16092

15956

% Change 0.85%

4886

5887

3504

1225

253

266

16023

15688

2.14%

10872

10854

6620

2727

506

533

32115

31644

1.49%

Male

1905

554

1056

3533

2949

19.80%

Female

1634

631

1057

3350

2691

24.49%

Total

3539

1185

2113

6883

5640

22.04%

Male

261

211

556

600

-7.33%

114

273

289

-5.54%

Total

355

325

829

889

-6.75%

Male

1161

830

435

299

209

2950

3271

-9.81%

118

362

353

2.55%

Total

1243

902

553

354

238

3312

3624

-8.61%

Male

408

752

363

201

1744

1959

-10.97%

Female

234

641

333

144

1360

1548

-12.14%

Total

642

1393

696

345

3104

3507

-11.49%

Male

327

373

268

39.18%

Female Probationary

5986

Vic

Total

Female Life Member

Qld

Female

136

154

62.11%

463

527

363

45.18%

Total Male

38800

19983

12489

4143

9195

1005

537

86152

85004

1.35%

Total Female

26995

15975

11830

3383

7697

1048

546

67474

65314

3.31%

Grand Total

65795

35958

24319

7526

16892

2053

1083

153626

150318

2.20%

Total

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

NSW

* Membership categories in SA dictated by legislative requirements

143

Actions Actions by surf lifesavers NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Rescues – Surf Lifesavers No Gear

937

217

1261

1295

-2.63%

Tube

944

829

102

123

2035

2761

-26.29%

Board

1347

558

157

2197

2478

-11.34%

IRB

715

462

236

314

1849

2058

-10.16%

PWC/RWC

364

833

207

1452

1391

4.39%

158

252

-37.30%

-92.31%

Helicopter

180.00%

Surfboard

620.00%

Other

209

168

417

363

14.88%

Total

4616

3131

464

245

865

9420

10621

-11.31%

JRB/ORB/RIB Surf Boat

Preventative actions – Surf Lifesavers Evacuation Alarm

178

168

403

528

-23.67%

Searches

226

452

614

-26.38%

Lost Children

872

190

1175

1071

9.71%

Preventions

127519

58714

21446

12561

4969

426

298

225933

206652

9.33%

Total

128795

58844

21703

12816

5075

431

299

227963

208865

9.14%

Emergency care – Surf Lifesavers Marine Stings

9671

13328

1660

113

1701

26538

13822

92.00%

Minor Cuts/ Abrasions

2512

1191

1310

262

447

5792

5185

11.71%

Major Wound

153

293

226

29.65%

Fractures/ Dislocations

108

123

273

206

32.52%

Suspected Spinal Injuries

134

249

211

18.01%

Resuscitation Others Defibrillation*

Total Grand total

144

1.64%

1188

335

209

153

267

2204

2129

3.52%

25.00%

13794

15154

3220

566

2484

179

35416

21844

62.13%

147205

77129

25387

13627

8424

705

322

272799

241330

13.04%

NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Rescues – Lifeguards No Gear

250

238

258

788

633

24.49%

Tube

156

102

429

434

-1.15%

Board

565

230

969

1370

-29.27%

IRB

143

146.55%

PWC/RWC

167.57%

JRB/ORB/RIB

-100.00%

Surf Boat

–

Helicopter

–

Surfboard

-50.00%

Other

138.46%

Total

1081

605

294

185

296

2492

2564

-2.81%

133

-59.40%

68.75%

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Actions by Australian Lifeguard Service employees

Preventative Actions – Lifeguards Evacuation Alarm Searches Lost Children

164

198

-17.17%

Preventions

173938 201290

25153

2989

7009

1500 18283

430162

453727

-5.19%

Total

173995 201391

25264

2990

7009

1500 18285

430434

454090

-5.21%

Emergency Care – Lifeguards Marine Stings

6524

3698

456

594

150

11480

6326

81.47%

Minor Cuts/ Abrasions

1753

2195

597

134

460

5217

5544

-5.90%

Major Wound

149

103

44.66%

Fractures/ Dislocations

149

58.51%

Suspected Spinal Injuries

48.94%

Resuscitation

-85.71%

Others

25.00%

574

397

267

1311

647

102.63%

9019

6394

1153

215

1356

171

18382

12772

43.92%

184095 208390

26711

3232

8550

1675 18655

451308

469426

-3.86%

Defibrillation*

Total Grand total

145

Equipment Lifesaver Equipment NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Surf Life Saving Clubs & Support Operations Groups – Gear and Equipment Owned Beach Vehicle (incl ATV) Board (incl Boogie Boards)

127

261

291

-10.31%

1587

454

1100

330

3510

2444

43.62%

Defibrillator

224

103

432

0.00%

First Aid Equipment

656

220

1036

882

17.46%

IRB

418

167

746

782

-4.60%

IRB Motor

503

227

943

992

-4.94%

Oxy Viva

342

161

668

732

-8.74%

Radio Rescue Tube

914

555

182

199

1904

2107

-9.63%

1491

529

207

338

2616

2770

-5.56%

-10.71%

350

135

670

591

13.37%

6659

2478

2118

1343

168

12861

12107

6.23%

RWC Spinal Equipment

Total

Lifeguard Equipment NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

ALS Lifeguards – Gear and Equipment Owned Beach Vehicle (incl ATV) Board (incl Boogie Boards) Defibrillator First Aid Equipment

62.50%

119

21.43%

39.47%

24.07%

IRB

40.00%

IRB Motor

0.00%

Oxy Viva

29.51%

Radio

145

121

19.83%

Rescue Tube

155

141

9.93%

RWC

150.00%

Spinal Equipment

45.16%

174

419

738

590

25.08%

Total

146

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Georgetown State School in Queensland was one of the many schools to benefit from the 2009 Telstra Beach to Bush program

147

Awards and qualifications SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW Member

Comm.

Qld

Vic

Member Comm.

Patrolling Lifesaver Awards Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) Surf Survival Bronze Medallion

1894

1099

165

112

277

3744

1991

372

251

3377

Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) Total

800

1472

85 6207

249

15 442

2536

Junior Activities Awards Surf Awareness One

3412

1484

160

Surf Awareness Two

2921

1520

180

Surf Safety One

2673

1283

178

Surf Safety Two

2280

1263

203

Surf Smart One

1909

1073

164

Surf Smart Two Total

1598

782

14793

177

12641

Advanced Resuscitation Certificate

440

122

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate

433

7405

140 0

1025

Emergency Care Awards Basic Resuscitation Certificate Resuscitation Certificate

1008

Resuscitation (with basic oxygen)

Basic Emergency Care Senior First Aid Certificate (PUA) Senior First Aid (HLT) Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) Defibrillation Certificate

Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care Total

148

191

27 590

159

697

10566

769

691

112

640

Marine Stinger Management Spinal Management

103

145

112

74 914

155

158

3574

23701

1 3210

124 159

840

Tas

Member Comm.

418

844

400

863

267

50 110

6 75

8 29

5113

485

5598

5430

155

307

462

945

-51%

8609

161

8770

8813

3 825

1823

267

160

2008/09 % Total Change

Member Comm. Total

-100%

949

951

1628

-42%

139

106

31%

14965

955

15920

16935

-6%

136

768

6053

6122

-1%

184

731

5624

5710

-2%

207

805

5235

5244

5498

-5%

211

741

4778

4742

207

630

4059

4138

-2%

202 1147

520 0

151

4195

797

199

231

108

476

1425

3306

3411

-3%

29055

29064

29621

-2%

1008

1029

1928

-47%

657

13551

14208

22057

-36%

113

338

207 394

1066

2387

508

179

-78%

1715

2590

-34%

123

1064

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

188

302

-38%

8932

-100%

1992

12341

14333

6677

115%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

1780

180

1960

2297

-15%

363%

1433

193

1626

1187

37%

187

189

178

9693

26820

36513

46343

-21%

29 919

27 289

941

9 109

12 1426 106

1 187

3306 9

6 75

181

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2009/10 Total

149

NSW Member

Comm.

Qld

Vic

Member Comm.

Powercraft Awards IRB Crew Certificate

992

612

309

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

291

192

JRB Crew Certificate

612

JRB Driver Certificate

JRB Skipper Certificate ORB Crew Certificate

ORB Specialist Crew Certificate ORB Driver Certificate

ORB Skipper Certificate

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate

ATV Operator Induction

1084

51 2

505

116

Total

2439

1952

503

Radio Awards Silver Medallion Radio Controller

Radio Operator Certificate

555

Total

557

1042 0

1042

82 0

Aerial/Helicopter Awards Helicopter Crew Certificate

Air Observers Certificate Helicopter Air Crewperson`s Certificate

Helicopter Specialist Crew Certificate Total

1 0

0 4

Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards Training Officer Surf Rescue

Assessor Surf Rescue

Facilitator Surf Rescue Certificate Training Officer Bronze Medallion

Assessor Bronze Medallion

Facilitator Bronze Medallion

Assessor Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Facilitator Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Facilitator Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Training Officer Resuscitation

Assessor Resuscitation

150

Training Officer Advanced Resuscitation

Assessor Advanced Resuscitation

Facilitator Advanced Resuscitation

Training Officer Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Assessor Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Facilitator Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Training Officer First Aid

Assessor First Aid

Facilitator Senior First Aid

Training Officer Defibrillation

5 2

Tas

Member Comm.

155

89 289

82 0

236

2198

2145

663

722

-8%

623

4053%

100%

-100%

-18%

100%

103

1883

1823

5482

5489

4820

14%

1741

1742

1762

-1%

1743

1744

1764

-1%

–

-67%

67%

62%

1500%

-100%

157

177

-11%

101

23%

–

-81%

–

-100%

1 0

101

2195

1881

62 62

2008/09 % Total Change

Member Comm. Total

11%

22%

-88%

–

112%

37%

-74%

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2009/10 Total

151

NSW Member Assessor Defibrillation

Facilitator Defibrillation

Training Officer Spinal Management

Comm.

Qld

Vic

Member Comm.

Member Comm. 2

Assessor Spinal Management

Facilitator Spinal Management

Assessor Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care

Facilitator Advanced Emergency Care

Training Officer Pain Management Assessor Pain Management Facilitator Pain Management Training Officer Radio Assessor Radio

1 1 10

Facilitator Radio

Training Officer Silver Medallion Radio Controller Assessor Silver Medallion Radio Controller Training Officer IRB

Assessor IRB

Facilitator IRB

Training Officer JRB Assessor JRB Training Officer ORB Assessor ORB Training Officer Rescue Water Craft Assessor Rescue Water Craft (RWC)

Facilitator Rescue Water Craft

Training Officer Helicopter Crew Assessor Helicopter Facilitator Trainer Facilitator Assessor

Facilitator Cert IV Training and Assessment Total

477

237

3744

1964

130

1622

Qualifications Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA)

2 22

3768

2005

136

1624

Communicate in the Workplace

3774

1978

121

1621

Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation

3745

2005

139

1621

Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

3745

1977

122

1621

Provide Emergency Care

3785

2412

230

1692

Apply Surf Awareness and Self Rescue Skills

3744

2010

133

1621

Work in a Team

3745

1977

122

1621

Total

Units of Competency Certificate II in Public Safety Units

152

Tas

Member Comm.

2008/09 % Total Change

Member Comm. Total 37

-31%

-62%

80%

-94%

33%

-73%

-42%

–

50%

150%

–

-13%

42%

1 1

148

402

949

-50%

-100%

–

50%

100%

-71%

–

-100%

964

967

927

105

8800

238

9038

9479

-5%

–

185%

7 0

6 0

122

-65%

105

8874

246

9120

9614

-5%

105

8843

229

9072

7913

15%

8841

255

9096

8051

13%

8813

230

9043

7913

14%

578

10073

18038

-44%

402

956

402

949

402

949

105

402

949

105

535

236

953

104

9495

402

949

402

105

8845

249

9094

8051

13%

105

7864

230

8094

9576

-15%

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2009/10 Total

153

NSW Member

Comm.

Qld

Vic

Member Comm.

Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation

3750

1979

120

1623

Operate Communication Systems and Equipment

3767

2088

120

1621

Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

291

175

Certificate III in Public Safety Units Supervise Response

Maintain safety at an incident scene

Manage information

Liaise with other organisations

Treat risk at an operational level

Conduct risk assessment

Administer work group resources

Conduct briefings/debriefings

Work autonomously

Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation

750

122

531

168

155

Operate a Semi-Automatic Defibrillator in an Emergency

975

112

569

171

Manage Injuries at an Emergency Incident

598

140

Search as a member of an aquatic search team

Undertake rescue operation in a small powercraft

291

175

41 6

Cert IV in Training and Assessment Units Plan and Organise Assessment

Assess Competence

Develop Assessment Tools Participate in Assessment Validation

7 1

Foster and Promote an Inclusive Learning Culture

Use Training Packages to Meet Client Need

Design and Develop Learning Programs

Plan and Organise Group based Delivery

Facilitate Individual Learning Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of WorkÂ Skills

1 6

1 68

1 9

Coordinate and Facilitate Distance Based Learning Ensure a Healthy and Safe learning Environment

Work Effectively in Vocational Education and Training

Facilitate Group based Learning

Facilitate Work based Learning

1 1

Participate in a Quality Audit Maintain Information Requirements of Training and/or Assessment Organisations Address L L and N issues within the Learning and Assessment practice Develop Innovative Ideas at Work Build Client Relationships Develop teams and Individuals Analyse and Present Research information Promote products and Services Contribute to Assessment

154

Tas

Member Comm.

2008/09 % Total Change

Member Comm. Total

402

949

105

8822

228

9050

7880

15%

402

949

105

8946

228

9174

7913

16%

507

544

308

77%

69%

181

108

240

173

170

69%

1648

307

1955

2293

-15%

2084

275

2359

2222

931

317

1248

9935

-87%

100

-78%

507

544

308

77%

0 1

130

-41%

148

-45%

120

-85%

130

-45%

120

-89%

120

-90%

118

-90%

118

-88%

120

-89%

215

217

181

20%

121

-89%

122

-89%

118

-92%

120

-89%

–

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2009/10 Total

155

NSW Member

Comm.

Qld

Vic

Member Comm.

Health Training Package Units Apply First Aid Apply Advanced First Aid Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Manage First Aid in the Workplace Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

697

669

3895

145

112

131

3152

518

10 433 1 53

Provide First Aid in Remote Situations Perform CPR

10566

34 153

12641

Follow Procedures for Safe Extrication of Patient in Life Threatening Situation Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (PMA20108) Units Undertake helicopter safety and escape

105

Total

34259

23693

19363

8834

14454

394

Total SLSA Awards

28047

23721

17224

601

5050

Total Qualifcations

3768

2005

136

1624

34259

23693

19363

8834

14454

394

Total Units of Competency

156

Tas

Member Comm.

166

185

170

182 1

2518

174 19

586

370

1403

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

364

1878

16404

18282

10403

76%

400%

643

274

917

1454%

600%

396

2793

3189

5921

-46%

413%

1452

20008

21460

11128

93%

24 105

3663

2008/09 % Total Change

Member Comm. Total

172

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

111

119

169

-30%

4601

1457

7610

7723

888

724

153

81328

42903

124231

120104

3281

7468

2656

712

589

125

166

61907

27795

89702

100401

-11%

402

956

105

8874

246

9120

9614

-5%

4601

1457

7610

7723

888

724

153

81328

42903

124231

120104

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

2009/10 Total

157

Service Awards SLSA service awards NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards National Medal

Patrol Service Awards 10 Year National Patrol Service Award

108

127

-15

15 Year National Patrol Service Award

20 Year National Patrol Service Award

25 Year National Patrol Service Award

30 Year National Patrol Service Award

35 Year National Patrol Service Award

40 Year National Patrol Service Award

足

45 Year National Patrol Service Award

100

-100

186

50 Year National Patrol Service Award Patrol Service Awards Total

146

100

142

-30

-18

-6

-13

-27

-46

-100

360

454

-21

Long Service Awards (Membership) 25 Year Long Service Award

30 Year Long Service Award

40 Year Long Service Award

50 Year Long Service Award

60 Year Long Service Award

70 Year Long Service Award

75 Year Long Service Award

158

80 Year Long Service Award

Long Service Awards Total

222

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Officiating Service Awards 10 Year Officiating Service Certificate

15 Year Officiating Service Certificate

20 Year Officiating Service Certificate

25 Year Officiating Service Certificate

-100

-40

20 Year Coaching Service Certificate

25 Year Coaching Service Certificate

-100

40 Year Coaching Service Certificate

50 Year Coaching Service Certificate

100

30 Year Officiating Service Certificate 35 Year Officiating Service Certificate

40 Year Officiating Service Certificate 50 Year Officiating Service Certificate Officiating Service Awards Total

3 18

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

NSW

Coaching Service Awards 10 Year Coaching Service Certificate

15 Year Coaching Service Certificate

Coaching Service Awards Total

Assessing Service Awards 10 Year Assessing Service Certificate

15 Year Assessing Service Certificate

-20

20 Year Assessing Service Certificate

-50

-100

25 Year Assessing Service Certificate 30 Year Assessing Service Certificate

100

35 Year Assessing Service Certificate

40 Year Assessing Service Certificate

50 Year Assessing Service Certificate

-100

Assessing Service Awards Total

Total Service Awards

405

600

686

-13

159

Coaching andÂ Officials Sport - coaching and officials accreditation NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Coaching Accreditations Issued Surf Coach Level 1

100

123

Surf Coach Level 2

Surf Coach Level 3

Total

110

383

539

-18%

-100%

406

570

-29%

576

-11%

-29%

131

214

198

511

Surf Official Level 2

-56%

Surf Official Level 3

-81%

Officials Accreditations Issued Surf Official Level 1

Total

217

211

541

653

-17%

Grand Total

327

342

106

107

947

1223

-23%

NSW

Qld

Vic

Tas

2009/10 2008/09 Total Total

% Change

Total Accredited Coaches Surf Coach Level 1

652

638

110

157

173

1800

1714

Surf Coach Level 2

160

136

18%

Surf Coach Level 3

-21%

694

723

131

170

194

1987

1884

Surf Official Level 1

823

940

158

133

2160

2235

-3%

Surf Official Level 2

121

156

371

399

-7%

Surf Official Level 3

Total

Total Accredited Officials

Total Grand Total

160

973

1122

115

210

161

2615

2718

-4%

1667

1845

246

380

355

105

4602

161

Statistical Summaries Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Members for life 162

SLS Entities 163

SLS Entities as at 30 June 2010

National 8 national, state and territory centres

60 support operations

306 clubs

55 Australian Lifeguard Service operations

17 branches

446 SLS entities

New South Wales 129 clubs Austinmer SLSC Avalon Beach SLSC Avoca Beach SLSC Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC Batemans Bay SLSC Bellambi SLSC Bellinger Valley-North Beach SLSC Bermagui SLSC Bilgola SLSC Birubi Point SLSC Black Head SLSC Bondi SBLSC Bronte SLSC Broulee Surfers SLSC Brunswick SLSC Bulli SLSC Bungan Beach SLSC Burning Palms SLSC Byron Bay SLSC Cabarita Beach SLSC Camden Haven SLSC Cape Hawke SLSC Catherine Hill Bay SLSC Caves Beach SLSC Clovelly SLSC Coalcliff SLSC Coffs Harbour SLSC Coledale SLSC Collaroy SLSC Coogee SLSC Cooks Hill SLSC Copacabana SLSC Corrimal SLSC Cronulla SLSC Crowdy Head SLSC Cudgen Headland SLSC Dee Why SLSC Dixon Park SLSC Elouera SLSC Era SLSC Evans Head-Casino SLSC Fairy Meadow SLSC Fingal Beach SLSC Fingal Rovers SLSC Forster SLSC Freshwater SLSC

164

Garie SLSC Gerringong SLSC Hat Head SLSC Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC Kempsey-Crescent Head SLSC Kiama Downs SLSC Kiama SLSC Killcare SLSC Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC Long Reef SLSC Macksille-Scotts Head SLSC MacMasters Beach SLSC Manly LSC Maroubra SLSC Merewether SLSC Minnie Water-Wooli SLSC Mollymook SLSC Mona Vale SLSC Moruya SLSC Nambucca Heads SLSC Narooma SLSC Narrabeen Beach SLSC Newcastle SLSC Newport SLSC Nobbys SLSC North Avoca Beach SLSC North Bondi SLSC North Cronulla SLSC North Curl Curl SLSC North Entrance SLSC North Narrabeen SLSC North Palm Beach SLSC North Steyne SLSC North Wollongong SLSC Nowra-Culburra SLSC Ocean Beach SLSC Pacific Palms SLSC Palm Beach SLSC Pambula SLSC Port Kembla SLSC Port Macquarie SLSC Queenscliff SLSC Red Rock-Corindi SLSC Redhead SLSC Salt SLSC Sandon Point SLSC Sawtell SLSC Scarborough-Wombarra SLSC Shellharbour SLSC Shelly Beach SLSC

Shoalhaven Heads SLSC Soldiers Beach SLSC South Curl Curl SLSC South Maroubra SLSC South Narrabeen SLSC South West Rocks SLSC Stockton SLSC Sussex Inlet & Districts SLSC Swansea-Belmont SLSC Tacking Point SLSC Tamarama SLSC Taree Old Bar SLSC Tathra SLSC Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest SLSC Terrigal SLSC The Entrance SLSC The Lakes SLSC Thirroul SLSC Toowoon Bay SLSC Towradgi SLSC Umina SLSC Urunga SLSC Wamberal SLSC Wanda SLSC Warilla-Barrack Point SLSC Warriewood SLSC Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC Whale Beach SLSC Windang SLSC Wollongong City SLSC Woolgoolga SLSC Woonona SLSC Yamba SLSC

11 branches

Far North Coast North Coast Mid North Coast Lower North Coast Hunter Central Coast Sydney Northern Beaches Sydney Illawarra South Coast Far South Coast

20 support operations

Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue Central Coast Branch – RWC Group

Cronulla Life Saver Rescue Service Far North Coast Branch – Tweed Support Operations Hunter – Support Operations Newcastle Hunter – Support Operations Port Stephens Illawarra Branch Patrol Support Team Kiama Downs RWC Service Kiama Jet Rescue Boat Service Lower North Coast – Support Operations Mid North Coast Branch Support Operations Group Mollymook RWC Service Randwick District Offshore 3 Service Surf Life Saving NSW Helicopters Branch Sydney Branch – RWC2 service Sydney Branch – RWC3 service Sydney Northern Beaches RWC Service Westpac Hunter Region HRS Westpac Northern Region HRS Westpac Southern Region HRS

18 Australian Lifeguard Service operations Ballina Shire Council Bega Valley Shire Council Bellingen Shire Council Byron Shire Council Clarence Valley Council Eurobodalla Shire Council Great Lakes Council Greater Taree City Council Kempsey Shire Council Kidsafe Beaches Inc. (at Casuarina) Nambucca Shire Council National Parks and Wildlife Service Pittwater Council Port Stephens Council Richmond Valley Council Salt Resorts Shoalhaven City Council Tweed Shire Council Agnes Water SLSC

Alexandra Headland SLSC Arcadian SLSC Ayr SLSC Bilinga SLSC Bowen SLSC Bribie Island SLSC Broadbeach SLSC Bundaberg SLSC Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park SLSC Cairns SLSC Coochiemudlo Island SLSC Coolangatta SLSC Coolum Beach SLSC Currumbin Beach SLSC Dicky Beach SLSC Eimeo SLSC Elliott Heads SLSC Ellis Beach SLSC Emu Park SLSC Etty Bay SLSC Forrest Beach SLSC Hervey Bay District SLSC Kawana Waters SLSC Kirra SLSC Kurrawa SLSC Mackay SLSC Marcoola SLSC Maroochydore SLSC Mermaid Beach SLSC Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC Miami Beach SLSC Mission Beach SLSC Mooloolaba SLSC Moore Park SLSC Mudjimba SLSC Nobbys Beach SLSC Noosa Heads SLSC North Burleigh SLSC North Kirra SLSC Northcliffe SLSC Pacific SLSC Palm Beach SLSC Peregian Beach SLSC Picnic Bay SLSC Point Lookout SLSC Port Douglas SLSC Rainbow Bay SLSC Rainbow Beach SLSC Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC Sarina SLSC Southport SLSC Sunshine Beach SLSC Surfers Paradise SLSC Tallebudgera SLSC Tannum Sands SLSC Tugun SLSC Tweed Heads-Coolangatta SLSC Yeppoon SLSC

6 branches

North Queensland North Barrier Wide Bay Capricorn Sunshine Coast South Coast Point Danger

17 support operations

Gold Coast JRB Service (1 and 2) ORB Cairns 6M RWC 16 Marcoola RWC 1 Kirra RWC 12 Caloundra RWC 14 Wurtulla RWC 15 Alexandra Headland RWC 17 Coolum RWC 19 Noosa RWC 3 Tallebudgera RWC 4 Burleigh RWC 5 Broadbeach RWC 6 and 7 Southport RWC 9 North Stradbroke Island Sunshine Coast JRB SLSQ Support Operations Branch Westpac Gold Coast HRS

15 ALS operations

Burdekin Shire Council Bundaberg Regional Council Cairns City Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council Fraser Coast Regional Council Gladstone Regional Council Gympie Regional Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mackay Regional Council Morton Bay Regional Council Rockhampton Regional Council Redland City Council Southbank Corporation Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council

Victoria 57 clubs Altona LSC Anglesea SLSC Apollo Bay SLSC Aspendale LSC Bancoora SLSC Barwon Heads/13th Beach SLSC Beaumaris LSC Black Rock LSC Bonbeach LSC Brighton LSC Cape Paterson SLSC Carrum SLSC Chelsea Longbeach SLSC Dromana Bay LSC Edithvale LSC Elwood LSC Fairhaven SLSC Frankston LSC Gunnamatta SLSC Half Moon Bay SLSC Hampton LSC Inverloch SLSC Jan Juc SLSC Kennett River SLSC Lakes Entrance SLSC Lorne SLSC Mallacoota SLSC

Mentone LSC Mildura LSC Mordialloc LSC Mornington LSC Mt Martha LSC Ocean Grove SLSC Point Leo SLSC Point Lonsdale SLSC Port Campbell SLSC Port Fairy SLSC Port Melbourne LSC Portland SLSC Portsea SLSC Rosebud LSC Sandridge LSC Sandringham LSC Seaford LSC Seaspray SLSC Sorrento SLSC South Melbourne LSC St Kilda LSC Torquay SLSC Venus Bay SLSC Waratah Beach SLSC Warrnambool SLSC Williamstown LSC Wonthaggi LSC Woodside Beach SLSC Woolamai SLSC Wye River SLSC

8 support operations

Mallacoota RIB Phillip Island Marine Rescue RIB Portland RIB Port Campbell RIB Seaspray Support Services (RWC) West pac Lifesaver 7 (fixed wing) West pac Lifesaver 8 (fixed wing) Woodside RIB

12 ALS operations

Bass Coast Shire Council Borough of Queenscliffe City of Greater Geelong Colac Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Moyne Shire Council Parks Victoria – Wilsons Promontory South Gippsland Shire Council Surf Coast Shire Council Warrnambool City Council Wellington Shire Council

South Australia 18 clubs Aldinga Bay SLSC Brighton SLSC Chiton Rocks SLSC Christies Beach SLSC Glenelg SLSC Grange SLSC Henley SLSC Moana SLSC Normanville SLSC

North Haven SLSC Port Elliot SLSC Port Noarlunga SLSC Seacliff SLSC Semaphore SLSC Somerton SLSC South Port SLSC West Beach SLSC Whyalla SLSC

3 support operations

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter SA Powercraft Services SA SA State Patrol Service

1 ALS operation

Holdfast Bay City Council

Western Australia 28 clubs Albany SLSC Binningup SLSC Broome SLSC Busselton SLSC Champion Bay SLSC City of Bunbury SLSC City of Perth SLSC Coogee Beach SLSC Cottesloe SLSC Dalyellup Beach SLSC Denmark SLSC Dongara-Denison SLSC Esperance Goldfields SLSC Floreat SLSC Fremantle SLSC Geraldton SLSC Mandurah SLSC Margaret River SLSC Mullaloo SLSC North Cottesloe SLSC Port Bouvard SS&LSC Quinns Mindarie SLSC Scarboro SLSC Secret Harbour SLSC Sorrento SLSC Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC Trigg Island SLSC Yanchep SLSC

SLS Entities Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Queensland 59 clubs

8 support operations

SLSWA Support Operations Group operating in: Perth metro Bunbury Albany Esperance Margaret River WA Services Branch Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter WA

8 ALS operations

City of Albany City of Geraldton – Greenough City of Joondalup City of Rockingham City of Wanneroo Shire of Busselton Town of Cambridge Town of Cottesloe Boat Harbour Beach SLSC

165

Tasmania 11 clubs Burnie SLSC Carlton Park SLSC Clifton Beach SLSC Devonport SLSC Launceston LSC Penguin SLSC Port Sorell SLSC Scamander SLSC (formerly East Coast SLSC) Somerset SLSC Ulverstone SLSC

3 support operations

Tas Services Branch Tasmania Support Service (RWCs) Sea Rescue Tasmania 1 ALS operation Clarence City Council Darwin SLSC

NT 4 clubs Gove Peninsula SLSC Mindil Beach SLSC Walngawu Djakamirr SLSC

1 support operation

SLSNT SAR Team operating inÂ Darwin and Gove

2 ALS operation

Darwin City Council Darwin Waterfront Corporation

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Surf Life Saving General

surf lifesaving – Referring to the activity of saving lives – ‘lifesaving’ should always be one word when used in the verb form. ‘Life’ and ‘saving’ should be two separate words when referring to a club, organisation, event or registered business name, (eg: Surf Life Saving Australia, Australian Surf Life Saving Championships). Surf Life Saving – Refers to the organisation, including: SLSA, state centres, branches, support services and clubs. Always in capital letters. Surf Life Saving Club – Usually abbreviated to SLSC. Not ‘Surf Lifesaving Club’. surf life saving clubs – Collective term for all, or a small group of Surf Life Saving affiliated clubs. Not ‘surf lifesaving clubs’.

Lifesaving Specific

blackspot – An area with a high concentration of coastal/ocean incidents and a high probability/risk of ongoing reoccurrence. lifeguard – Typically a paid employee at a beach or other aquatic environment whose job it is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them getting into a dangerous situation. prevention – Where intervention by a lifesaving resource averts a person/s from getting into a potentially life threatening situation. rescue – Where intervention by a lifesaving resource removes a person/s from a life threatening or potentially life threatening situation. rip current – A moving current of water, sometimes strong or fast flowing. It will usually start near the shoreline and flow away from the beach. The flow velocity, direction, and circulation potential are constantly variable. rockfishing death – A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (eg wave motion, loss of footing) where the victim was participating in fishing activities immediately prior or during the incident. service gap – An area identified as having an inadequate level of resources to meet public safety demands. supervised location – A location supervised constantly or periodically by a lifesaving service. surf lifesaver – Typically a volunteer at a beach or other aquatic environment whose job it is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them getting into a dangerous situation. This should only be capitalised when referring to a specific surf lifesaver.

Drowning Definitions

drowning – Respiratory impairment as a result of submersion/immersion of liquid. drowning death – A fatality arising from the process of respiratory impairment as a result of submersion/ immersion in liquid. coastal drowning death – Where the location of the drowning is on the coast up to 1nm offshore. coastal death – A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (e.g. heart attack, suicide, boat collision) where the location of the death is coastal or in the ocean up to 1nm offshore.

Glossary of Terms Surf Life Saving Australia Annual Report 2009-10

Glossary of Terms

Common Acronyms

AC – SLSA Australian Council ACPSG – SLSA Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines ALA – Australian Lifesaving Academy ALS – Australian Lifeguard Service ASC – Australian Sports Commission AWSC – Australian Water Safety Council BOLS – SLSA Board of Lifesaving BOLSM – SLSA Board of Lifesaving Management BOM – SLSA Board of Management BOSS – SLSA Board of Surf Sports CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation DOHA – Department of Health and Ageing DEEWR – Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations DEWHA – Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts EMA – Emergency Management Australia FACC – SLSA Finance and Audit Committee HRS – Helicopter Rescue Service ILS – International Life Saving Federation IRB – Inflatable Rescue Boat JRB – Jet Rescue Boat KNG – Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series NHP – National High Performance NTID – National Talent Identification Scheme ORB – Offshore Rescue Boats RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat RTO – Registered Training Organisation RWC – Rescue Water Craft SLS – Surf Life Saving SLSA – Surf Life Saving Australia SLSF – Surf Life Saving Foundation

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