2010-11 SLSA Annual Report by Matthew Myers

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All my life I have loved the beach, with its widespread sand lining sparkling water, the sound of grandchildren, parents, friends and travellers, laughing, splashing and marvelling at our coastline. For generations, families across our nation have enjoyed the splendour of the ocean. We have cherished this Australian way of life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one you serve, make safe and secure. Surf lifesavers have been the guardians of our beaches for over 100 years; devoted to their roles, volunteering their skills and time. Your red and yellow colours are an icon of professionalism within a longstanding tradition of service; a history that you embody with outstanding effort and dedication. As Patron-in-Chief, I respect and admire your enduring commitment to protecting our community. You are shining examples of strength and fortitude.

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Section 1 – Review of SLSA Operations ............................... 4 Section 2 – Governance................................................... 62 Section 3 – Financial Report ............................................ 78 Section 4 – Awards & Honours ........................................ 92 Section 5 – Sport Results .............................................. 102 Section 6 – Statistical Summaries .................................. 118 Section 7 – Surf Life Saving Entities ............................... 142 Section 8 – Glossary of Terms ....................................... 145

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2010-11 Overview ..................................................... 6 President & CEOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report......................................... 14 Operations .............................................................. 24 Sport ....................................................................... 30 Development . ......................................................... 38 Viability & Reputation ............................................. 42 Strategic Development ............................................ 46 Surf Life Saving Foundation . .................................... 52 Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service .......... 56

Highlights Our key drivers: • Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. • Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. • Building smart and 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 2010-11: • We saw a downward trend in coastal drowning deaths. • We performed 14,436 rescues, 67,519 first aid treatments and 733,716 preventative actions. • We increased total membership numbers by 3.4% to over 158,800. • We completed the report, ‘What is the Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’. • We received an Australian Research Council grant for the rip current study titled, ‘Rip currents: An evidence based approach to managing the greatest beach hazard’. • We extended our international humanitarian outreach programs to 25 countries. • We continued to expand public safety campaigns targeted at rip currents, rock fishing, blackspots and international tourists and migrants. • We retained world champion status with the Australia Life Saving team winning Rescue 2010 in Egypt. • We were one of only three non-Olympic sports to be recognised as a ‘priority sport’ by the Australian Sports Commission. • We commenced the final phase of a revolutionary ICT project to improve the IT systems used by the entire SLS movement. • We successfully relocated our head office to Rosebery, NSW. Our priorities in 2011-12: • Adoption of SLS2020 and delivering our shared vision with the SLS movement. • Adoption and implementation of the new SLSA Strategic Plan. • Continue to conduct public education campaigns aimed at rock fishing, rip currents, blackspots and international tourist and migrants. • Diligently progress the findings and recommendations of the Coroner’s report and Independent Panel’s report into the tragic death of Saxon Bird at the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. • Release the report, ‘What is the Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’. • Complete and roll-out the National ICT project. • Secure ongoing recurrent funding from the Australian Government. • Implement recommendations from the report, ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’. • Ensure the organisation of Rescue 2012 continues positively.

2010-11 Overview: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Key dates 2010 9 Aug

SLSA Board meeting

23 May

SLSA EMG meeting

20-22 Aug

SLSA Administration Conference

27-28 May

SLSA Board meeting

21 Aug

SLSA Awards of Excellence

21 Jun

NRHRS Board meeting

23 Aug

SLSA Board/Special General meeting

21 July

SRHRS Board meeting

17-18 Sept

AC/SLSNZ joint Boards meeting

27 July

SLSA EMG meeting

18-19 Sept

KNG Series Trials, Tugun Beach

29-31 July

Australian IRB Championships, Glenelg

2-17 Oct

Rescue 2010, Egypt

12-14 Aug

29 Oct

SLSA AGM

Australian Pool Rescue Championships, Canberra

30-31 Oct

SLSA Board meeting

16 Aug

NRHRS AGM & Board

18 Aug

SRHRS Board meeting

20 Aug

SLSA Board meeting

27-28 Aug

KNG Trials, Noosa Heads

25 Sept

2011 Coolangatta Gold

1-2 Oct

NT Surf Life Saving Championships, Darwin

6 Oct

SRHRS Board meeting

7-9 Oct

SLSA National Conference

8 Oct

SLSA Awards of Excellence

12 Oct

SLSF AGM

5 Nov

SLSA Special Board meeting

7 Nov

2010 Coolangatta Gold

20 Dec

SLSA Board meeting

2011 23-24 Jan

Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships, Sydney

30 Jan-5 Feb

SLSA Leadership College

31 Jan-6 Feb

DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge, Mount Maunganui NZ

13 Oct

PwC Report released

10 Feb

SRHRS Board meeting

19 Oct

NRHRS Board meeting

12-13 Feb

Tasmanian Surf Life Saving Championships, Clifton Beach

28 Oct

SLSA AGM SLSA EMG meeting

15 Feb

NRHRS Board meeting

29 Oct

SLSA Board meeting

25 Feb

SLSA EMG meeting

7 Dec

SLSA EMG meeting

26-27 Feb

SLSA Board/EMG Joint meeting

13 Dec

NRHRS Board meeting

11-13 Mar

NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships, Kingscliff

15 Dec

SRHRS Board meeting

12-13 Mar

WA Surf Life Saving Championships, Scarborough Beach

2012

12-13 Mar

Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships, Lakes Entrance

22-23 Jan

Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships, Sydney

12-13 Mar

SA Masters Surf Life Saving Championships, Christies Beach

29 Jan - 4 Feb

2012 National Leadership College

12-16 Feb

ILS Board of Directors meeting, Toronto, Canada

26 Mar - 1 Apr

2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa

17-20 Mar

NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, Kingscliff

15-27 Mar

Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa

26-27 Mar

SA Surf Life Saving Championships, Moana

2-10 Apr

DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa

8 Apr

SLSA Board meeting

19 Apr

NRHRS Board meeting

7-14 May

2011 Arafura Games, Darwin

11-13 May

ILS Conference on Drowning Prevention, Vietnam

Snapshot Table 1: Surf Life Saving Australia Snapshot 2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

% Change 1

16,919

18,308

17,075

19,121

Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd 2 Revenue - sponsorship & grants ($,000) Revenue - total consolidated entity ($,000)

27,325

27,724

29,236

33,504

Expenditure - total consolidated entity

25,180

27,594

29,066

33,250

79,245

85,004

86,152

89,357

FTE employees - parent entity (i.e.SLSA) Surf Life Saving in Australia Membership Number of male members Number of female members Total membership

60,947

65,314

67,474

69,449

140,192

150,318

153,626

158,806

Patrolling members

39,994

43,090

43,836

44,323

Number of junior members (Nippers)

52,313

56,338

58,632

60,027

306

310

Number of surf life saving clubs Lifesaving Coastal drowning deaths 3 Rescues performed by surf lifesavers Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards

First aid administered by surf lifesavers First aid administered by ALS lifeguards 4 Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards

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12,541

10,621

9,420

12,042

1,101

2,564

2,492

2,394

-4

21,407

21,844

35,416

45,860

5,696

12,772

18,383

21,659

235,612

208,865

227,963

247,102

211,317

454,090

430,434

486,614

94,717

100,401

89,702

101,035

46%

65%

32%

49%

6,448

9,614

9,120

8,875

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Education Total SLSA awards % of junior members receiving SLSA awards Total qualifications Number of Cert II (Public Safety) qualifications issued (formerly Bronze Medallion) Total units of competency 1 Indicates

the percentage change from 2009-10 to 2010-11.

2 Consolidated

entity includes helicopter rescue services.

Source: National Coastal Safety Report. 2010-11 figure correct as at 31 July, 2011.

Refers to services provided by SLS-managed Australian Lifeguard Services.

6,387

9,479

9,038

8,830

-2

79,973

120,104

124,231

145,850

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

% Change 1

5,732

5,563

8,151

6,717

-18

338

407

543

502

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2007-08

Sport Number of competitors at DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Number of competitors at 2011 Coolangatta Gold

115

116

109

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Number of accredited officials

National High Performance Squad nominations

2,790

2,430

2,615

3,161

Number of accredited coaches

1,141

1,884

1,987

2,701

33,698

34,987

40,357

47,952

Community Number of Guardians of the Surf (Donors)

Who we are Our profile Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s major coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. We are the largest volunteer organisation of our kind in the country. Our core activities are:

1. Extend lifesaving coverage to meet community needs.

• Coastal safety and lifesaving (see page 24).

2. Develop our people.

• Health, fitness and sport (see page 30).

3. Ensure the movement’s long term sustainability.

• Member and organisational development (see page 38).

4. Involve all Australians and make a valued contribution to the Australian society.

• International development and research (see page 46).

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 surfbathers 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 save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

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.

Our strategies SLSA has developed a new strategic direction, SLS2020, that will guide the Surf Life Saving movement through the next decade. The focus of SLS2020 is to further build

the capacity and capability of the movement to save more lives, create better Australians and build better communities. There are four pillars of strategic intent that we will pursue to achieve our mission:

The diagram on page 12 provides a more detailed insight into SLS2020, and how these pillars of strategic intent will benefit society and the Surf Life Saving movement.

How we fulfil our mission Our total membership of 158,806 is spread across 310 affiliated surf life saving clubs (see page 142), and more than 60 support operations – (motorised units of RWCs, RIBs, JRBs and ORBs – see glossary). Of our 158,806 members, 44,323 actively patrol our beaches and 60,027 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 governments and other coastal land and aquatic facility managers. In the 2010-11 season, our volunteer patrol members were involved in 12,042 rescues, while our paid lifeguards rescued a further 2,394, taking the total number of lives saved since 1907 to over 600,000.

Our stakeholders It is estimated there are more than 100 million beach visitations each year, making Australia’s beaches and coastline the country’s favourite 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. We have direct relationships with a number of stakeholders – our members, employees, our corporate and government partners and our supporters. 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.

Internal • Our members: Our state and territory centres represent our members on the SLSA Board. We have regular contact with our owners through Board meetings and the other forums outlined in the Boards and Committees section of this report. • Staff: The nature of our relationship with our staff is described on page 74. Corporate Sector • Corporate partners: We very much rely on our corporate partners to fund the majority of our programs; these partnerships are outlined on page 45. 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: • Attorney-General’s Department • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • Australian Sports Commission • Department of Health and Ageing • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts • Tourism Australia

• 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 relationships with state and local governments on certain 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 have regular national recruitment campaigns targeting new members, and also rely on media, informal networks and the efforts of state centres and clubs to attract new members.

• Beach-going community: We communicate with the community via a variety of different programs and channels, including public advertising campaigns, media activity and the distribution of educational resources.

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Who are our stakeholders?

Funding We are a charity and rely on our corporate partners and the Australian Government to fund the majority of our activities (see page 52). This income is supplemented with royalties derived from trademark licensing (i.e. 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 SLSA 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 52 for details), while surf life saving clubs, branches and states also conduct their own fundraising activities as well. To support their lifesaving activities our state centres (which also report separately) are engaged in fee-for-service 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 52). SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).

About this report This is the Annual Report of SLSA Ltd. The Surf Life Saving movement is made up of over 450 separate legal entities, including state centres, clubs, branches and subsidiary support operations. The financial accounts of these entities, whose relationship with SLSA Ltd is further described on page 78, 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 Friday, 28 October 2011 at SLSA’s Rosebery office. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.

• Potential donors: The Surf Life Saving Foundation conducts a number of community fundraising campaigns each year, see page 52 for specific information.

Saving Lives 24x7

Healthy Clubs

Government Recognition

• Our development and leadership programs are offered internally and externally and are highly valued • We provide members with a full range of opportunities within SLS • We offer diverse physical recreation and sport pathways • We deliver flexible learning opportunities in a time efficient manner • Leadership reflects the diversity of our membership

• Extend lifesaving coverage to match community needs • Lower our per capita coastal drowning rate by 50% • We are the recognised accreditor of safety and coastal lifesaving services • We are rescue ready and integrated into the national, state and local emergency management systems • We use effective risk management • Recognition as the peak advisory body in coastal water safety • We operate effective services

Financial Security

Effective National Movement

Involving all Australians

Learning for Life

• All SLS clubs receive coordinated support • The movement operates effectively and as one • We are relevant in the eyes of the community and government • We are resilient and sustainable in terms of people and finances • SLS is recognised as a leading agile and adaptive innovator

Ensure Long Term Sustainability

2020 Strategic Directions for SLS

Develop Our People

2020 Strategic Intent for SLS

Extend Lifesaving Services

We are a can do movement. We are Australian for life.

Who we are

To save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

Why we exist

Surf Life Saving 2020 – Our Strategic Road Map

Active for Life

Innovating SLS

• We provide opportunities for all Australians to choose how they can be involved and are valued for their contribution • Over 3 million Australians are engaged with SLS in an ongoing and meaningful way • We have a massive social impact on our community and are proud to be building greater communities

Include All Australians

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How we are meeting our targets SLSA’s 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 14 to 51. In 2010-11 we distilled the various strategies into seven ‘key drivers’, which were considered priority enablers for SLSA to progress its strategic and operational priorities: • Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. • Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. • Building smart and 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. • Implementing SLSA’s continuous improvement plan. The table below provides an overall status update of our progress.

2008-09 Rating

Our Key Drivers

2009-10 Rating

2010-11 Rating

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

Growing sustainable and diversified revenues.

Amber

Amber/Green

‘Owning the beach’ strategies and programs.

Amber

Amber/Green

Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation.

N/A

Amber

Amber/Green

Implementing SLSA’s continuous improvement plan.

N/A

Amber/Green

Green

Colour Key

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

During 2010-11, SLSA has embarked on a significant strategic planning exercise to develop a new direction for the SLS movement to 2020 and an aligned SLSA Strategic Plan. This new strategic direction, SLS2020, outlined on page 12 of this report will be the basis for SLSA’s performance reporting in the future.

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Foreword This report details the achievements of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Ltd during 2010-11, drawing together information from over 450 entities, including 310 clubs, 61 support operations, 55 contracted lifeguard services, 17 branches, and seven state/territory centres. 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 Surf Life Saving (SLS) in Australia. This year we have continued to see a decrease in the number of coastal drownings recorded throughout Australia. SLSA’s ‘2011 National Coastal Safety Report’ confirmed 61 coastal drowning deaths throughout 2010-11. While it is somewhat pleasing to note that this number has decreased from that recorded in 2010, 61 coastal drowning deaths is still too many and shows that we have a considerable amount of additional work to do to help meet the goal of reducing drowning deaths by 50% by 2020. 2010-11 has also seen SLSA embark on a considerable strategic planning exercise. Following receipt of the report from the Organisational Effectiveness Review in late 2010, the SLSA Board committed to implementing all of the report’s recommendations relating to strategy. One of these recommendations was that SLSA should align the strategic plans for the SLS movement, SLSA, and the states. In response, SLSA has been leading a strategic planning exercise for the entire movement. This has involved a considerable amount of work at the Board level as well as consultation with key stakeholders including clubs and importantly members. This strategic direction titled SLS2020, will provide the whole organisation with a common strategic focus towards 2020 as we fulfil our mission to ‘Save Lives, Create Great Australians, and Build Better Communities’. An overview of the plan can be found on page 12. A significant achievement in 2010-11 was the completion of the report, ‘What is the Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’. SLSA commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers to evaluate the economic value of Surf Life Saving to the Australian community, with the final report indicating the total estimated value of Surf Life Saving’s coastal drowning and injury prevention efforts at $3.6 billion per annum. The report, which will be publically released on 12 October 2011, demonstrates Surf Life Saving’s unique and significant value to the Australian community, and associated economic flow-on effects.

President & CEO’s Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

President & CEO's Report One of SLSA’s core roles is to fulfil the organisation’s peak body responsibility in improving water safety policy and standards throughout Australia and throughout the world. It is pleasing to note that we continued to fulfil this role throughout the year, continuing our heavy involvement within the Australian Water Safety Council, the Australian Emergency Management Volunteers Forum and the International Life Saving Federation. This year also saw SLSA play an important role in the consultative process associated with the Australian Government’s not-for-profit and charity reform agenda. 2010-11 saw SLSA relocate its head office and administrative function from Bondi Beach to premises in Rosebery – in close proximity to Sydney Airport and the CBD. SLSA staff have now settled into the new premises and are to be commended for the professionalism they have shown during the transition to the new site. It was a significant period of disruption during the year which was handled very well and we thank our staff for their assistance. Plans are now well advanced for the redevelopment of our former office site at Bondi where we hope to introduce a Beach Safety and Alert Centre, museum and café space as well as meeting, function and exhibition facilities. As has been reported in previous annual reports, our membership continues to grow. This annual report records a 3.4% increase in membership taking our total membership numbers to 158,806. What is most pleasing is that these increases have been seen across most membership categories.

This annual report records a 3.4% increase in membership taking our total membership numbers to 158,806. On 2 August 2011, the Queensland Coroner delivered his findings and recommendations following a Coronial Inquest into the tragic death of Saxon Bird at the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. SLSA has accepted the Coroners findings and is working to action each of those recommendations as well as the recommendations made by an Independent Panel commissioned by SLSA through the legal firm Lander and Rogers. SLSA’s progress on these recommendations, as well as all event management and safety actions since 1996 are publically available on the SLS website. We will never forget that we tragically and regrettably lost a fine young Australian surf lifesaver and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Bird family and our broader Surf Life Saving community.

Non-financial performance Performance Management In May 2007, SLSA adopted a Strategic Management Plan – Saving Lives in the Water 2007-11. This plan provided a platform for the strategic development and operational delivery for SLSA and State Centres. The plan has guided performance management and resource allocation based on priorities and needs. Leading into 2010-11, SLSA identified a series of ‘key drivers’, which were considered as priority enablers for many of the strategic and operational priorities in the plan. The Board has received and reviewed regular status reports on the progress against these key drivers. The key drivers during 2010-11 were: • Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. • Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. • Building smart and 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. • Implementing SLSA’s continuous improvement plan. Our performance against these key drivers is outlined below. Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities SLSA continued to focus on the Total Service Plan. Pleasingly, drowning trends are falling, albeit too slowly for our liking, showing that our programs such as the Blackspot Drowning Reduction Program and the targeted public safety education programs are making a difference. A significant increase in funding support is required to make a real difference: i.e. meeting the National Water Safety Strategy’s goal of halving the drowning rate by 2020. 2010-11 saw SLS services called on to play a vital role in the coordinated emergency responses to many incidents around the country. Particular mention must be given to the SLSQ services that contributed to the coordination, rescue and recovery efforts following the devastating floods in Queensland. The courage, commitment and efforts of our members are commended. Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research We have continued to progress our Research Agenda during the year. Our Research Advisory Committee continues to play an important role in focussing our research efforts. SLSA appreciates the continued support of significant Australian researchers, academics and experienced surf lifesavers who contribute to this committee. A range of important research projects were completed or advanced throughout the year, including surveys at the Australian Championships on general event safety management and the trial of the fluoro lycra vests, research on behavioural aspects of rip currents and

people caught in rips and the economic and social capital contributions of SLS. It is pleasing to note that SLSA has recently received an industry award for its rip currents research. Building smart and effective ICT systems In August 2009, SLSA received a $4.4million grant from the Australian Government to invest in developing a sophisticated ICT platform for the future administration of the organisation’s activities on and off the beach. This project is being delivered over a three-year period. At this time, it is pleasing to note that Phase One of the project - the development of the Central Operating Data Store - has been completed and the new systems that are being developed as part of Phase Two are in their final stages of testing. Finalisation of these products and rollout are planned for the end of 2011-12. SLSA has also embarked on the development of a new ICT strategy. This will identify the future ICT needs of the organisation for the next decade, aligned to SLS2020 and SLSA’s Strategic Plan. Growing sustainable and diversified revenues Following the restructuring of the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) in 2009-10 into a truly national foundation owned by SLSA and the seven state centres, this year saw the election of talented, experienced and influential business people to the SLSF Board. The SLSF Board will play a critical role in ensuring the current and future sustainability of SLS. Their influence is, and will continue to be, an important asset for SLS. We record our thanks to Stephen Maitland OAM, RFD (Chair), Neil Balnaves AO, Alan Rydge, John Kirby, Lionel Hogg and Deborah Thomas for their support and contribution to SLS’s long term financial security. SLSA’s retail program for SLS products continues to provide an important service for our clubs and members. In addition, we have launched a new Trademark Licensing Program that will see SLS licensed products in a range of outlets during 2011-12. This will hopefully provide significant dividends in the coming years. Improving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs Last year, SLSA introduced a ‘Can Do’ membership program that helped describe the essence of our organisation, which has continued to resonate amongst the membership. On the back of this program, SLSA launched a major brand repositioning this year, with the roll-out of ‘Australian for Life: Give, Get Involved, Be Safe’. This has been well received amongst SLSA’s supporters. Further brand awareness and leveraging activities are planned for 2011-12, particularly with the membership. Enhancing and formalising SLSA’s peak authority status and reputation SLSA has had a range of successes during 2010-11, including the formal adoption of the feather flag as a complement to the traditional red and yellow flag,

Several new partners also came on board this year, namely Nikon, Woodside and P&N Beverages, via Frantelle Water. We are pleased to have these companies, and their excellent products, involved with SLS.

SLSA also continues to develop and publish influential reports to support the water safety industry such as the National Coastal Safety Report.

To all of our partners, we sincerely thank you for your ongoing commitment.

Implementing SLSA’s continuous improvement plan In late 2009, SLSA received the final report from the Barrington Group presenting the Organisational Effectiveness Review. The SLSA Board considered the report’s recommendations and created a Continuous Improvement Program to implement all recommendations. Most of the tasks from the plan have been completed including revising the Constitution, Regulations and Governance Policy, as well as finalising the Terms of Reference for sub-committees and advisor positions, and initiating the new appointments process for these roles. A particular focus has been on the development of aligned strategic directions and priorities for the SLS movement.

Financial Performance 2010-11 proved a difficult year for SLSA Ltd, particularly with respect to containing above budget expenditure associated with the redevelopment of the Rosebery property and less than budgeted retail sales. As such, we failed to reach our net revenue targets, and the parent company has subsequently recorded a loss of $470,859 for the year. However the SLSA group recorded a surplus of $253,663. SLSA has completed its building program, finalising the refurbishment of the new national offices at 789 Botany Road in Rosebery. The expected cash flow drain that this project placed on the organisation has necessitated careful and tight cash flow planning and management throughout the year. The Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) and Management have focused considerable time and attention to ensuring that our operating cash flow remains positive and we have a strategy to replenish our liquid cash assets. We take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our new independent directors Michael Crismale (Chair) and Suzanne Young for their significant contribution to the FACC. Community and Corporate Support It is pleasing to report that our three valued major corporate partners DHL, Westpac and Telstra, have maintained their fantastic support during the year. DHL extended its sponsorship this year to also include naming rights for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, in addition to their ongoing commitment to SLS beach patrols across the country. Westpac continue to support the Helicopter Rescue Service and lifesaving patrols, and Telstra maintained its support of patrol uniforms, the Beach to Bush Program and the equipment fund. Our agreements with each of these partners are due for renewal over the next 12 months and we hope to report in next year’s annual report that these important long-term partnerships have continued.

President & CEO’s Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

as an Australian Standard. This was achieved following significant advocacy from SLSA. SLSA has continued to support a diverse array of government and industry issues, reflective of our diverse range of activities and outputs.

This year saw many natural disasters in Australia, including the Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales floods and Cyclone Yasi in North Queensland. Many Australians selflessly donated their time and money to assist our fellow Australians who were affected by these disasters. Despite this, the community continued to support SLS. Throughout the year, the newly structured National Surf Life Saving Foundation Board and staff focused much time and attention into the SLS fundraising effort. Throughout the year, $1.8 million was collected from donations and distributed to the states, with $370,000 of guaranteed distributions received in July 2011 and an additional $329,000 committed subject to a final audit. Government support The Australian Government continues to support SLS in a range of ways. Through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Government continued to support our water safety services via the National Recreation and Safety Program and the Saving Lives in the Water initiative, which included the Blackspot Drowning Reduction Program and targeted water safety education programs. It is essential that we secure increased funding for these programs beyond 2011-12 to make a real impact on reducing the coastal drowning rate. This will be a key priority for SLSA next year.

SLSA was identified by the Australian Sports Commission as a ‘priority sport’. This year also saw SLSA identified by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as one of only three non-Olympic sports recognised as a ‘priority sport’. Last year, we reported on the Government’s commitment to increase funding for sport. We are pleased to advise that SLSA was successful in receiving an additional $750,000 in funding from the ASC for our high performance sport and sport participation initiatives. This will go a long way to assist us to provide a positive recreational and participation environment for Australians, and seamless participation and high performance pathways for our members. We have also seen a great commitment from our federal parliamentarians with the creation of the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving - a group of Members of Parliament and Senators committed to the values and contribution of Surf Life Saving. We take this opportunity to thank SLSA Life Member Geoff Lyons MP and his staff for supporting this initiative. We have had the opportunity to meet with this group on two occasions and provided them with an overview on the progress and success of SLSA. We thank each of them for their time and commitment and look forward to regularly communicating with them further in the coming year.

Environmental Performance It is evident that SLS services and facilities are vulnerable to climate change and extreme coastal weather events. Many clubs and services are already experiencing the challenges caused by severe beach erosion. During 2010-11, SLSA commissioned a report on climate change and its effects entitled ‘Impact of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change on Surf Life Saving Services’. This report identifies the challenges facing SLS and provides a ‘Road Map’ for action based on capacity building and coordinated support for our SLS services. Our challenge for 2011-12 will be to provide guidance and support to all clubs and services, particularly some of the most vulnerable, to combat the challenges that they face. This support will be provided through a coordinated strategy between SLSA and state centres. Governance As a result of the Organisational Effectiveness Review, a series of changes have been affected to SLSA’s governance systems, including updates to the SLSA constitution, regulations and governance policy. Included in these changes is the SLSA Board’s ability to appoint two additional Independent Directors, who may or may not be members of SLSA and who have a range of skills that compliment the Board composition. During the year, the Board appointed two independent directors, Suzanne Young and Michael Crismale. A brief biography on Michael and Suzanne - as well as our other directors - is provided on page 66.

SLSA sincerely thanks each outgoing director for their significant contributions. Appointments and retirements of directors During 2010-11, Peter George AM submitted his resignation as the Director of Lifesaving for SLSA, effective 14 November 2010, with Mark Fife being appointed to this role on 15 November 2010. In addition to this, Ken Bird OAM submitted his resignation as the SLSQ Appointed Director, effective 20 December 2010, and was replaced by Ralph Devlin SC. As reported in the 2009-10 annual report, SLSA also saw long-standing directors Ron Rankin AM (President) and John Fitzgerald OAM (Director of Development) not seek re-election. Graham Ford was elected President and Kevin Larkins was elected Director of Development.

SLSA will continue to face significant challenges in 2011-12 and we will endeavour to maintain positive growth indicators and work towards reaching our strategic objectives. The major focuses in 2011-12 will be: • Diligently progressing the findings and recommendations of the Coroner’s report and Independent Panel’s report into the tragic death of Saxon Bird at the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. • Adoption and implementation of SLS2020 and delivering our shared vision with the movement. • Adoption and implementation of the new SLSA Strategic Plan. • Release and leverage the report, ‘Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’. • Finalise and roll-out the current ICT project. • Secure ongoing recurrent funding from the Australian Government. Conclusion 2010-11 has seen a period of significant change for SLSA. We have completed the review of our governance and management systems and introduced a new Board structure. We have relocated the national office and administration function and we have seen the retirement of a number of long-standing directors. We would particularly like to make mention of our immediate past president Ron Rankin AM. Ron was at SLSA’s helm since 2001 and oversaw significant growth and change within the organisation. Ron leaves the organisation in an extremely strong position, with growing membership, enhanced cooperation between SLSA and the states, and a strong balance sheet position. We would also like to thank the SLSA staff, directors, officers and committees. SLSA is an organisation that is built on its people. The contribution of all these people during the year has been outstanding, particularly during a year of change. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing service to the organisation. The future promises to be exciting for the organisation. We would like to wish all of our clubs, members and supporters all the best for the year ahead, as we continue to fulfil our mission to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

SLSA conveys its sincere thanks to each of these outgoing directors for their very significant contributions during their time as directors. Organisational Outlook 2010-11 has certainly been challenging. However, the achievements detailed in this Annual Report demonstrate another year of progress. This is a credit to all involved and representative of the ‘Can Do’ attitude of everyone at SLSA and the entire SLS movement.

Graham Ford President, SLSA

Brett Williamson OAM Chief Executive Officer

President & CEOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11 President of Surf Life Saving Australia Graham Ford (right) is congratulated by former president Ron Rankin AM at the opening of SLSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new headquarters in Rosebery, NSW.

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. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy - Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards. Engage with government & industry.

Green

--Elevate engagement with government and industry leaders. --Upgrade CRM database to facilitate stakeholder engagement.

--Considerable government engagement maintained. --Retained funding from the Australian Government. --Recognition by the Australian Sports Commission as a priority one sport. --Establishment of the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving group. --SLSA representation on industry forums continuing, eg: ARC, AustSwim, AWSC, PSTF, AEMVF. --Active involvement with the Community Council for Australia and government working groups working on influencing and/ or implementing the government's Not for Profit reform agenda. --Commissioned and received the PwC report, ‘What is the Economic Contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia’.

--Launch and successfully leverage the PwC report. --Provide support and leadership with the industry in the NFP reform agenda. --Secure certainty over future recurrent and non-recurrent government funding.

Strategy - Pursue compliance with SLSA policies, systems and standards.

Maintain and extend government approvals/recognition.

Green

--Actively promote ACPSG.

--Promoted ACPSG to local governments and other agencies. --All current government approvals and recognitions maintained.

--Actively promote ACPSG.

Extend legislative recognition for SLSA policies and practices.

Amber

--Continue efforts to gain formal recognition of SLSA standards as national benchmarks.

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

--Continue efforts to gain formal recognition of SLSA standards as national benchmarks.

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

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy - Lead responsibly, ethically and transparently. Set a clear strategic direction for SLSA.

Green

--Develop new Strategic Plan 2012-2016, through an extensive stakeholder engagement process.

--Strategic Management Plan maintained. --Summary and key driver report cards delivered to the Board and used to prioritise the forward year’s budget. --Significant Board and EMG workshops, as well as road testing and socialisation processes with internal and external stakeholders to develop a draft SLS2020 Strategic Directions for the movement. --SLSA Strategy Team focussed on developing a draft Strategic Plan for SLSA to 2016.

--Approve SLS2020 and SLSA Strategic Plan and commence implementation. --Facilitate strategic alignment across the movement in delivering the shared vision and strategic objectives outlined in SLS2020. --Implement new SLSA Strategic Plan 2012-2016.

Effective governance.

Green

--Implement Continuous Improvement Plan.

--Regular progress reports on actions in Continuous Improvement Plan provided to the Board. --SLSA Regulations revised and implemented. --New terms of reference for SLSA committees and advisors developed and implemented. --Authority to create subcommittees delegated from the Board to the Standing Committees.

--Maintain focus on Continuous Improvement Plan.

Accountability for performance.

Green

--Streamline annual organisational performance reports.

--Organisational performance report cards produced by SLSA, with input from states, and reviewed by EMG and Board.

--Align performance reports against key priorities within the new Strategic Plan.

Succession planning in place.

Amber

Green

--Implement Continuous Improvement Plan.

--Successful transition of four Director positions carried out throughout the year: President, Directors of Lifesaving and Development and the Queensland appointed director.

--Maintain Continuous Improvement Plan.

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

Green

--Develop consultation policy and processes to enhance stakeholder engagement.

--Draft Consultation Policy produced. --Numerous mediums were used to communicate with stakeholders. --Several internal surveys conducted in relation to organisational improvement, including IT survey and Australian Championships surveys.

--Finalise and implement formal Consultation Policy. --Continue to use membership surveys to help inform decision making. --Utilise social media to connect/communicate directly with our stakeholders.

--Considerable member engagement included in the development of the SLS2020 Strategic Direction.

Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Shared vision and unity of purpose.

Green

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

--Development of SLS2020, a common strategic direction for the entire SLS movement. --Engagement with the membership in the development of SLS2020 through road tests and consultations forums.

--Facilitate alignment of strategic plans across movements. --Facilitate a consistent roll out/adoption of SLS2020 throughout the movement.

Delivering as a national organisation.

Green

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

--Board/EMG Business Arising Matrix maintained. --Organisational performance report cards maintained. --SLS2020 has included a Strategic Direction titled ‘Effective National Movement’. This includes clarity of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for all levels of the movement.

--Commence implementing the ‘Effective National Movement’ Strategic Direction. --Ensure SLSA’s roles and responsibilities are articulated in the new SLSA Strategic Plan.

Strategy: Effective and efficient management. Quality management support systems.

Green

--Progress actions arising from internal ‘Can Do’ survey. --Complete and implement Phase Two of the National ICT project.

--Maintained SLSA and subsidiaries ASIC compliance requirements. --Annual organisational performance report card produced and analysed. --Board/EMG Business Arising Matrix is reviewed regularly and action items monitored. --Phase Two of the National ICT project is in final testing. Phase Three work has commenced. --Implemented new technologies to assist in risk assessment/analysis on beaches and at events. --Actions arising from ‘Can Do’ survey progressed/ completed.

--Complete and implement the National ICT project. --Develop a new SLSA ICT strategy to identify the needs of the organisation for the next decade aligned SLSA’s Strategic Plan and SLS2020.

Support and develop talented, motivated staff.

Amber

--Further enhancements to HR systems and strategies.

--Staff turnover rate maintained at 33%. --Standardised recruitment and induction processes maintained. --Individual and group professional development programs maintained.

--Develop and implement people development program. --Workforce planning strategy to be initiated.

Continuous improvement of systems.

Green

--Completion and implementation of Phase Two of ICT system.

--Phase Two of the national ICT project is in final testing. Phase Three work has commenced.

--Complete and implement the National ICT project.

--Implemented new technologies to assist in risk assessment/analysis on beaches and at events. --Other systems developed/ enhanced in 201011 include: Surfcom Management and Beachsafe website and iPhone applications.

Excellent ‘customer’ service.

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Amber

--Define Customer Service Charter for SLSA and States.

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

--Online surveys to assist organisational effectiveness. --Actions arising from ‘Can Do’ Survey progressed/ completed (eg. ICT project, sun safety programs). --Outcomes of IT survey continue to guide development of SLSA systems.

--Enhance the ‘customer focused’ culture within SLSA.

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Tactic

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

Amber

--Improve timeliness and format of financial reports.

--Format of financial reports for the SLSA Board modified to provide top line information regarding current and forecast expenditure. --Financial reporting tools amended to provide more accessible reports for 2011-12. --Improved timeliness of monthly reports.

--Deliver timely expenditure and forecast reports to the FACC and Board.

Grow reliable and diversified revenue streams.

Amber

--Confirm national Surf Life Saving Foundation and Board Members.

--National SLS Foundation in place and operating. --SLS Foundation Board Members confirmed and appointed. --Enhanced retail program implemented. --Commenced revised Trademark Licensing program.

--Clarify and confirm roles and responsibilities of SLSA and SLSF to build financial security.

Risk management – people and assets.

Green

--Finalise revised risk management strategy.

--Further revision of draft Risk Management Strategy and tools completed. --Implemented new technologies to assist in risk assessment/analysis on beaches and at events.

--Finalise Risk Management Strategy and tools. --SMG, FACC and Board to maintain regular review of SLSA risks and mitigation strategies.

Priority Building frontline capacity by developing leadership, management and operational support. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy: Using leading edge technologies for effective information communication systems. Establish central data management system.

Green

--Roll out Phase Two of National ICT project.

--Phase Two of the ICT project in final testing. Phase Three work has commenced.

--Complete and implement the National ICT project.

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

Amber

--Maintain and develop ICT systems.

--Lifesaving Online for membership renewals, rosters and patrol records, working and integrated. --Phase Two of the national ICT project in final testing.

--Complete and implement the National ICT project. --Develop a new ICT strategy to identify the needs of the organisation aligned with SLSA’s Strategic Plan and SLS2020.

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Overview Over the past year, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has continued its mission to reduce preventable drowning and deaths on the coast. Analysis of death by drowning over the past five years has seen a steady year-on-year decline, which is testament to the intervention strategies implemented by both SLSA and other aquatic rescue organisations. This includes supporting the tremendous efforts of our many dedicated volunteer surf lifesavers and paid lifeguards in delivering services on and off the beach. Significant efforts were directed towards aligning SLS standards with world’s best practice, including the implementation of the revised Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation protocols delivered by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and the Australian Resuscitation Council into our member and community education programs, and implementing the revised International Standard (ISO) for Aquatic Safety Signage and Beach Safety Flags. SLSA also actively participated in the review and delivery of the Public Safety Training Package (PUA Version 8) ensuring that Surf Life Saving remains at the forefront of public safety training.

SLSA conducted a review of our beach icon, the red and yellow quartered patrol cap. A number of reviews were conducted during the year including a review of our beach icon, the red and yellow quartered patrol cap. Our membership voted strongly in favour of keeping the iconic cap for frontline operations ensuring it will be here for many years to come. We also continued to review a multitude of new and innovative gear and equipment, some of which will enable frontline lifeguards to deliver lifesaving services to the community more effectively. This year also marked the fourth and final year of the Saving Lives in the Water program, delivered with the assistance of the Australian Government. This has allowed the Blackspot Program - targeting high-risk locations as identified in the SLSA Total Service Plan - to continue. It also enabled the continuation of the successful rip current awareness and education program, Know Your Options, our rock fishing safety initiative in partnership with the Australian National Sportfishing Association, Don’t Put Your Life On The Line and the All Cultures program targeting multicultural backgrounds.

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Operations during the 2010-11 evolved into an iPhone application and mobile website, allowing the community to access important beach safety information at any time and in any location (see case study on page 26). The development of the SLSA Surfcom Management System also continued. Other proactive initiatives included the ongoing development of our cutting-edge Coastal Risk Assessment Tools which will allow SLS accredited Coastal Risk Assessors to conduct more assessments on more beaches. This tool has evolved into an iPhone application and also includes a version for general and event risk management. SLSA is also continuing to enhance engagement with industry stakeholders and coastal land managers through advocating international and national standards and guidelines, coastal risk management services and the new Australian Lifeguard Magazine to ensure the industry and community are continually informed.

External Influences • Drowning and injury on the coastline continues to occur away from regularly supervised locations or during unsupervised times. • The increasing costs to volunteers including time, training, funding, legal protection and recognition. • The cost of technology available for service provision.

Mark Fife Director of Lifesaving

Peter George AM Chief Operating Officer

SLSA continued to capitalise on efficiencies offered by IT systems as a part of our Smarter Lifesaving ethos. This included the development of the Beachsafe website, which

Case Studies Beachsafe Website and iPhone Application SLSA’s Beachsafe website, www.beachsafe.org.au, has provided the community with access to detailed information about Australia’s 11,942 beaches since 2009. This has included weather and forecasts, tide, swell, water temperature, lifesaving service information, regulatory and hazard information. To ensure this essential resource is available to as wide an audience as possible, an iPhone application and mobile version of the website were developed in 2010-11. These platforms are aimed at regular beachgoers, tourists and visitors to unfamiliar parts of Australia. With dynamic weather and surf information available immediately, visitors to the beach can now make educated decisions about swimming, surfing, rock-fishing and diving based upon the information supplied.

Beachsafe is now available as an iPhone app and mobile website, making weather and surf information available immediately. In 2010-11, the Beachsafe website received 22,238 visits, the mobile website 7,189 visits, while the iPhone application was downloaded 74,628 times. With a direct link between the iPhone application and SLSA’s nationwide network of lifesaving service managed databases, users of the application can be assured that the patrol information and beach safety warnings are up-to-date. Beachsafe Information • Displays if the beach is patrolled or unpatrolled. • Detailed weather showing the current temperature and weekly forecast. • Water temperature, swell information and tide times. • UV index rating. • Known potential hazards at each location. • Detailed information about the beach itself including swimming, surfing and fishing descriptions. • Provides instant directions to the beach from your current location. • Display of real time hazards and beach status information when lifesavers are present (NSW only). iPhone Application Features • User can save favourite beaches for quick and easy reference. • Important beach safety information for visitors to Australian beaches. • Locate nearby beaches using GPS. • Search for a town, city or region to find the nearest beaches. • Ability to send feedback directly to SLSA.

Australian CoastSafe Australian CoastSafe gathers data on all beaches around Australia to establish a framework to deliver a safer aquatic environment. It provides support for surf lifesavers and lifeguards and offers cost-effective benefits to all levels of government, private developers and the tourism industry to reduce the risk of injury or death on the coast. CoastSafe has a number of key components, each with individual merit, and when combined provide the most comprehensive beach safety management program in the world. Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines, Version Two Version Two of the Guidelines incorporates consultation from around the country, including local government insurers and local governments. These guidelines are accessible through a fully searchable website at www.coastsafe.org.au/guide. Australian Beach Safety and Management Program (ABSAMP) The ABSAMP database now contains information on every one of Australia’s known 11,942 beaches. During 2010-11 parts of the ABSAMP database were made available free of charge through the Beachsafe website and iPhone application. SLS continues to review and improve ABSAMP, keeping it up-to-date and relevant. A new flexible model has been developed which now permits purchasing ABSAMP data easy for both small and large organisational requirements. Coastal Public Safety and Risk Management Services SLSA continued to deliver an annual Certificate in Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessment which includes four Diploma level units of competency in risk management and auditing. In October 2010, there were 12 people from SLS trained to this standard. Throughout the 2010-11 financial year qualified CoastSafe assessors performed assessments on a total of 116 beaches, including eight beaches in South Korea. SLS also developed a suite of iPhone and iPad risk assessment and auditing tools for a range of activities, including events and coastal public safety risk assessments.

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Operations 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. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy - Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards. Monitor national and international water safety developments.

Green

--Attendance and key presenter at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011.

--Attended and presented at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 and played a key role on event organising committees. --Planning in progress to host the 2nd International Rip Symposium. --Participating as a member of the Australian Water Safety Council.

--Representation at ILS meetings and participation in international projects. --Continued planning for hosting the 2nd International Rip Symposium. --Taking a key role in the development of the Australian Water Safety Strategy review for 2012-15.

Produce ‘best practice’ policies / protocols.

Green

Amber

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

--Delivery of a revised organisation policy for water safety. --Completed review of Terms of Reference for all Committees, SubCommittees, Working Groups and Advisory roles.

--Redevelopment of complete Policy Structure for SLSA.

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

Green

--Develop and implement a successful launch and media strategy for the All Cultures campaign. --Produce a high-quality 'National Coastal Safety Report'. Review and improve Beachsafe to ensure it reaches the desired audience.

--Delivery of the All Cultures Campaign and Launch. --Delivery of a high-quality and authoritative 'National Coastal Safety Report'.

--Produce a high-quality 'National Coastal Safety Report'. --Review and improve the promotion of the various Beachsafe IT platforms to ensure they reach the desired audience.

Publish authoritative reports, issues papers.

Green

--Targeted submission submitted based on key strategic priorities.

--Delivery of a high-quality and authoritative 'National Coastal Safety Report'. --Review of definitions and data quality completed.

--Production and launch of an authoritative 'National Coastal Safety Report'. --Following analysis of the drowning trends within the 'National Coastal Safety Report', develop and implement appropriate drowning intervention strategies. --Contribute chapters to the 'World Handbook on Drowning'. --Produce research and discussion papers for authoritative journals.

Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Participate in forums to promote SLSA standards.

Green

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

--Representation on key committees including the Australian Tsunami Advisory Group, Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group and Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum. --Implementation of the revised Australian Standard for Water Safety Signage and Beach Safety Flags. --Attended and presented at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011. --Planning for hosting 2nd International Rip Symposium. --A member of the Australian Water Safety Council.

--Continued representation on key federal government Emergency Management related groups including ATAG, ANZSBEG and AEMVF and founding representation on working groups with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Communications and Media Authority. --Continued advocacy of SLSA and Australian Standards. --Delivery of Version Four of a 'National Aquatic Signage Style Guide'. --Representations to ACARA as a part of the National Curriculum Review.

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

Green

--Roll out of Rapid Map technology to state audit units.

--Implementation of an advanced risk management iPhone application.

--Implementation of coastal risk management training and software.

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

Amber

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

--Ongoing development of the 'Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines' with version two on-line.

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

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

Amber

Green

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

--Completion of several gear and equipment trials and assessments including R&D. --Review of coastal drowning definitions and research of all death by drowning over the past seven years.

--Continue rip current research activity. --Rocky coasts and rock fishing research program. --Continue fatality and Injury data analysis.

Introduce improvements based on R&D.

Green

Amber

--The development of standardised IRB specifications a key priority.

--IRB review in progress and planning for redesign of IRB hull.

--IRB review including hull development. --Proactive perusal of new gear and equipment.

--Pursue additional campaign and blackspot funding.

--Funding secured for Surf Emergency Response System Review. --Blackspot funding allocation delivered. --Develop future funding proposals.

--Delivery of the Surf Emergency Response System Review project. --Perusal of funding opportunities using revised funding model.

--Ongoing development work.

--Limited outcomes achieved.

--Ongoing development work.

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

Amber

Extend legislative recognition for SLSA policies and practices.

Red

Strategy - Exploit SLSA’s status as preferred supplier for lifeguard training and services.

Produce high quality training for lifeguards.

Green

Amber

--Provide access to Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management).

--Redevelopment of Beach Management Award Suite to accommodate requirements for Certificate IV. --Commencement of development of Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue.

--Finalisation of reviewed award framework for Beach Management Awards. --Finalisation of Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue.

Promote benefits of ALS.

Green

--Produce industry magazine.

--High-quality industry lifeguard magazine developed and delivered.

--Commencement of an external Lifeguard Advisory Committee to foster industry engagement.

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Priority Preventing deaths and injuries in the water by facilitation of the provision of quality beach and aquatic safety, lifesaving and preventative education. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy - Deliver world class quality lifesaving services and systems. Continuous improvement in delivery of lifesaving services.

Green

--Ongoing improvement development.

--Delivery of Surfcom Management System.

--Ongoing improvement development.

Improved facilities, gear and system.

Green

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

--Gear and equipment specification review complete (except IRB hulls).

--IRB hull specification development.

Strategy - Facilitate smart lifesaving services and systems. Develop lifesaving plans.

Green

--Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

--Reviewed, updated and delivered rip current, all cultures and rock fishing campaigns.

--Deliver the 2nd Rip Current Awareness Day. --Deliver and evaluate last year of rip current, rock fishing and all cultures campaign. --Implementation of Surf Ed. Framework and Program.

Effective coordination and delivery systems.

Green

--Several outstanding development areas still required to be complete.

--Delivery of Surfcom Management System.

--GIS capability enhancement. --Source funding opportunities to integrate an operation log suite into SurfGuard.

Extend lifesaving services.

Green

--Extend Blackspot Program to identified priorities.

--Blackspot program delivered for 2010-11.

--Extend delivery of blackspot programs.

Prioritise improved lifesaving services.

Green

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

--Coastal risk audits carried out in key high-risk areas.

--Expand Coastal Risk Auditing Program to assess more key priority locations on the Australian coast.

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

Green

--Development of version eight programs.

-- Version eight programs integrated in training resources.

--Review award framework.

High quality training resources and systems.

Green

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

--Review of BM resources complete. --Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Award development continued. --Implementation of revised ILCOR and ARC protocols.

--Completion of Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Award. --Completion of Beach Management Suite review.

Increase trainer and assessor support.

Amber

--Development of TED units for trainers and assessors.

--Trainer and assessor material updated to reflect new units.

--Facilitate upgrade to TAE from TAA.

Strategy - Prevent deaths and injuries via proactive intervention. Intervention and rectification plans.

Green

--Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

--Delivered rip current, all cultures and rock fishing campaigns. --Delivered Be Safe campaign with under pinning between the flags message.

--Deliver the 2nd Rip Current Awareness Day. --Deliver and evaluate last year of rip current, rock fishing and all cultures campaign. --Develop boating education with industry partners.

Ongoing beach safety education.

Green

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

--Public Education Committee formed. --Delivery and ongoing development of ‘Beachsafe’ hub across multiple platforms.

--Convening Public and Community Education Committee to facilitate industry wide consultation for surf education programs. --Trial of Surf Ed. Framework and Program.

Targeted education programs to ‘high risk’ groups.

Green

--Year two of campaigns to be delivered and evaluated.

--Delivery of rock fishing and all cultures campaign.

--Delivery of rock fishing and all cultures campaign. --Review campaigns for other high risk groups.

Overview 2010-11 was highly successful for the sport of surf lifesaving in Australia with a number of milestones reached in sport development, coaching, high performance and administration. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised surf lifesaving as a priority sport for High Performance Pathways and Sport Participation. The DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships was conducted successfully and included the implementation and acceptance of risk management process improvements. In high performance, the Australian Lifesaving Team retained world champion status at Rescue 2010 in Egypt.

Sport Operations Recognition as a priority sport by the ASC represents a significant step-forward for the sport of surf lifesaving. Of the 27 priority sports chosen, surf lifesaving was one of only two non-Olympic sports. Priority status means additional funding for high performance and participation programs over the next four years. SLSA has now entered into partnerships with Australian Canoeing, Rowing Australia, and Swimming Australia. SLSA has revamped the existing National High Performance program structure, moving from camp-based training programs for tier three athletes, to providing support in their daily training environment, access to sport science, sport medicine and career and education support. SLSA was successful in securing $125K per annum for three years to deliver an Illicit Drugs in Sport education program. The Implementation Plan has been approved by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and includes education programs conducted by elite athletes.

High Performance The Australian Surf Life Saving Team retained world champion status at the Lifesaving World Championships in Egypt finishing ahead of New Zealand in the overall pointscore. The team also won the 2011 International Surf Rescue Challenge and Trans-Tasman Challenge, and the Under 23 Development Competition at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Full results and squad lists for all events can be found on page 102.

Sport: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Sport The 2010 Coolangatta Gold introduced under-19 female and team categories which were positively received. The Interstate Championships saw Queensland complete a clean sweep of all categories, winning the Pool, Ocean, Handicap and Alan Whelpton AM Overall point scores. SLSA and Kellogg moved in a new direction in the management of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwoman Series by entering into partnerships with former Ironman Guy Leech and Sport Entertainment Limited (SEL) to plan and deliver the series. The Series proved to be successful from both a sporting and entertainment perspective, and heightened the profile of Ironman and Ironwoman racing. The DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships was conducted successfully at Kurrawa Beach with a number of risk management improvements introduced (see case study on page 32). The surf conditions throughout the nine days of competition were conducive to high quality racing and proved thrilling for crowds and television audiences alike. Rescue 2012 - Lifesaving World Championships SLSA, in conjunction with SLSSA and the South Australian Tourism Commission, will host Rescue 2012 from 7-18 November 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia. The event involves five separate competitions: World National Team Championships, World Interclub Championships, World Masters Championships, World Surf Boats Championships and World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships. Additionally, a Developing Nations Program involving six Asia Pacific Nations will be conducted prior to the event. The aim of this program is to refine pool and ocean competition skills and provide access to high-profile coaches. It is expected that approximately 4000 competitors will attend from over 40 countries.

External Influences • Television programming and competition with other iconic Australian summer sports. • New alternative aquatic sports entering into the market place. • Limited availability of corporate sponsorship for sporting events.

Events The national sporting events conducted by SLSA, with support from SLS state centres and our event partners, continued to expand.

Rick Wright OAM Dave Thompson Director of Surf Sports General Manager, Sport

Sport Case Studies Risk Assessment Process Improvements for Surf Carnivals After the tragic death of Saxon Bird at the 2010 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, SLSA undertook a number of reviews in regards to risk management processes and procedures. The reviews identified a number of areas for improvements in existing process and procedures and the opportunity to implement new processes. These included: • Revised committee structures for the operational planning and delivery of competition safety. • Two additional lay-days in the program to allow for flexible programming. • Standard competition times, commencing at 8am and concluding at 4pm. • iPhone risk assessment application, providing real time data and reports. • Review of all Safety and Rescue, Contingency and Evacuation Plans. • Multiple ocean and still water contingency sites. • Compulsory official, competitor, team manager and referee briefings. • Checklists to ensure all officials and referees followed the same processes for each day of the competition and to log any issues raised. • Statistical data captured for first aid injuries, competitor finishing results and risk assessment data. • Competency and qualification checks of all power craft personnel. • Introduction of Championship Deputy Referee and First Aid Coordinator roles. • Introduction of a safety coordinator in each competition area to assist the area referees. • Real-time feedback from members attending the Championships. • Introduction of fluoro competitor lycras to enhance visibility and the overall safety of the competitors in the water. All of these initiatives are also being applied to each national event throughout the year and are also being adopted by state centres. We are working closely to share these new initiatives including all documentation with states to help create consistency in delivering surf sports events across Australia.

Introduction of fluoro lycra vests at DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Fluoro lycra vests were declared mandatory for all athletes participating at the DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships to improve competitor visibility and further augment existing safety processes at the event. The lycra vests – fluoro yellow for male competitors and fluoro pink for female competitors – were provided to all athletes as part of their entry fee. Athletes were not permitted to partake in any event without wearing the lycra. Following the event, SLSA conducted a survey of athletes aimed at assessing the advantages and barriers of wearing the lycras. There were 701 surveys conducted in total. 52% of respondents did not think there were any barriers to wearing the fluoro lycra vests; 35% cited fit, 12% performance, and 7% appearance as barriers. The vast majority of respondents (92%) cited ‘safety/visibility’ as the main motivator to wear the lycra vests and 98% rate the visibility of the fluoro lycra vest from ‘medium’ to ‘high’ visibility while many of these individuals made it clear that the female’s fluoro pink colour was more visible than the male’s fluoro yellow colour. It was observed that the yellow coloured lycra vests lost fluorescence when wet. 80% of competitors found the lycra vests to be of ‘medium comfort’ to ‘very comfortable’. 92% rated the improvement to competitor safety of the new lycra vest from ‘medium improved safety’ to ‘highly improved safety’. Notably, 60% of competitors would choose to wear a fluoro lycra vest in events where they are not compulsory.

Fluoro lycra vests will remain for future Australian Championships. There were several implications for SLSA as a result of the survey. Lycra vests will remain for future Australian Championships; the female’s colour will remain pink and the male’s colour may change to fluoro green. The masters cut and style of lycra vest will change to promote comfort for all competitors. A national lycra vest policy is to be developed to allow for national and personal sponsorships.

Sport: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Message from the Australian Sports Commission The countdown to an Olympic and Paralympic Games is an exciting time for Australians. As London 2012 looms on our horizon there is much work to be done to fine tune our preparations. The Australian Government and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) continue to work closely with Olympic and Paralympic sports, along with the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Committees to ensure our athletes get the best possible support. Through the Green and Gold project, $3.85 million in extra funding has been provided for our top Olympic athletes and teams to boost their training and preparations for London 2012. A true sign that Australian sport is united in working together is the endorsement from the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments of the National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework. What this means is that for the first time all governments have agreed on priorities for sport. Underpinning the Framework is the new National Institutes System Intergovernmental Agreement which unites our National Institutes of Sport and national sporting organisations to work hand-in-hand to achieve common national high performance objectives to maximise resourcing and expertise in support of the development of world class athletes to achieve international success. This Framework is supported by significant additional investment in sport by the Australian Government. The 2011-12 Budget will provide $300 million to support the full spectrum of sport from grass roots through to elite competition. Support by the Australian Government will enable a more collaborative long term focus to drive reform within Australian sport and importantly make the connection between Australianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing on the podium and young Australians participating in sport. This is an exciting and challenging time for Australian sport. The Australian Sports Commission looks forward to working with all sporting organisations, the state and territory institutes and academies of sport and state and territory departments of sport and recreation, to promote access to, and participation in, sport across the community and support Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued sporting success.

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. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy: Support grass roots development Develop useful coaching resources.

Green

--Resources including Surf Boat Sweep DVD and Pool Rescue coaching placed on the SLSA secure web library. --Introduction of the SLSA YouTube channel for coaching resources.

--Junior coaching course approved by Executive Management Group.

--Promote and deliver Junior Coaching Course.

Extend coach development programs.

Green

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

--Level One Course reaccredited by Australian Sports Commission. --Training weekend conducted for state pool rescue coaches. --HP coaches and/or athletes provided to all State HP programs.

--Conduct level two coaching courses in smaller states.

Monitor and address performance and development gaps.

Green

--Further development of statistical analysis capabilities throughout Australia. --Introduction of National Development Squad initiatives for youth age groups. --Mentoring delivered by SLS State Centres.

--Full statistical analysis of 2009-10 season conducted. --Pool competition conducted as part of the Interstate Championships.

--Further development of statistical analysis capabilities throughout Australia.

Assist ILS to grow sports internationally.

Green

--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.

--Five Japanese coaches involved in Level Two Course. --Help provided to NZ to standardise Patrol Competition rules. --Development team participated in clinic for emerging nations at Arafura Games.

--Further planning and preparation for the Rescue 2012 event to be held in Adelaide, South Australia. --Promotion of the Rescue 2012 event at European Championships in Alicante, Spain.

--‘33rd Edition of Surf Sports Manual’ finalised and on website.

--Revised Surf Sports Manual to be launched.

Strategy: Build a strong base of traditional carnivals and competitions Facilitate consistent and fair competition.

Green

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

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual report

Support the conduct of safe surf carnivals.

Green

Long-term calendar of major competitions.

Amber

Rationalise events to increase participation.

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

--Development of Event Operations Manuals. --Risk management process better integrated into event planning. --Introduction of the Australian Event Management Committee to gain greater expert input into event planning.

--Detailed project plans and operations manuals established for each national event. --Updated forms, issue logs and checklists developed for use at each national event. --Customised risk assessment iPhone application developed by SLSA Lifesaving and IT for use at events.

--Development and implementation of Event Operations Manuals and Risk Management Plans.

Green

--Implementation of a three year calendar for National surf events.

--2010-12 events calendar continues to be updated and circulated to state centres. --2013-15 event calendar in development, ongoing research of four major events being conducted.

--Continue to work closely with SLS state centres to integrate and complement event schedules.

Amber

Green

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

--Interstate Championships format now consistent with World Championships. --Inclusion of ocean swim, beach volleyball and SLSQ activities in the Coolangatta Gold festival.

--Revise Interstate Series from 2012 onwards.

Monitor and review international and national trends and developments in sport and events.

Green

--Develop strong relationships with other NSOs to look into internal benchmarking as well procedural operations with Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia.

--Invited the SLSNZ events team to the 2011 Australian Championships to share knowledge and resources.

--Develop strong relationships with other NSOs to look into internal benchmarking as well procedural operations with other national sporting organisations and sport management experts.

Programs to improve performance and participation.

Amber

Green

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

--Partnerships with physiotherapists and strength and conditioning providers established. --Ongoing focus on athlete welfare.

--Development and implementation of new and enhanced participation initiatives which will include publically engaging activities such as ocean swims and beach volleyball.

Conduct successful National Championships.

Green

--Produce a successful Australian Championships on the Gold Coast for a second year with positive media coverage.

--Successful Australian Championships held on the Gold Coast with a number of safety and risk enhancements in place.

--Produce a successful Australian Championships on the Gold Coast with positive media coverage.

Opportunities for novice to elite.

Green

Amber

--10% increase in participation at national championship events.

--Additional age categories and late entry period added to Coolangatta Gold.

--10% increase in participation at national championship events.

Promote public surf sports events.

Amber

Green

--15% increase in participants for Coolangatta Gold.

--Joint promotion of events with external parties such as Healthwise and Fitness First. --Partnerships with Australian Ocean Swim Series, Ocean Ski Series and World Firefighter Games.

--10% increase in participants for Coolangatta Gold.

Sport: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Status 09-10

Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Effective national High Performance programs.

Green

Provide representative opportunities.

Green

Maintain ‘world champion’ status.

Green

Blue

Develop pathways to Olympic sports representations for our members.

Green

Tactic

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

--Implementation of athlete welfare initiatives and increased grants to tier three athletes.

--New program implemented to support tier three athletes, providing greater access to support services. --Pool Rescue Squad targets shortage and places greater importance on international lifesaving competition.

--Delivery of new athlete welfare services initiative. --Athletes having access to several services to aid their daily training environment.

--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.

--Australian open and U23 teams participated at the Sanyo Bussan Cup in Japan, New Zealand Pool Championships, International Surf Rescue Challenge, Rescue 2010 and the Arafura Games.

--Australian Team to German Cup. --Australian U20 development team to 2011 NZ Pool Rescue Championships. --Athletes selected in the Rescue 2012 shadow train on squad. --Athletes selected in Rescue 2012 team. --Athletes selected in U19 Rescue 2012 team.

--Defend title at Rescue 2010.

--Australia retained world champion title at Rescue 2010 in Egypt.

--Selection of Rescue Shadow Squad. --Selection of Elite pool rescue squad. --Development and implementation of new HP program to put athletes in best position of defending title. --Rescue 2012 Team will be chosen.

--Strengthen affiliations with other National Sporting Organisations and continue SLSA/Kayak talent development program.

--Surf Kayak Talent ID Program running successfully on the Gold Coast. --Formal relationships with Australian Canoeing, Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia developed.

--Strengthen affiliations with other National Sporting Organisations and continue SLSA/kayak, open water swimming and Australian Canoeing talent development programs.

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

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Tactic

Strategy: Support and develop officials and managers Useful support resources.

Amber

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

--Team managers resources launched.

--Expand promotion of team manager resources and development course.

Extend officials and managers development programs.

Amber

--Establish junior officials course to increase the number of younger officials in surf sports.

--Junior official course underway. --Mentor training commenced, not linked to delivery of officials courses.

--Continue to promote and conduct Junior Coaching Course.

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

Promote and leverage surf sports ‘heroes’.

Red

Green

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

--Successfully handed over Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series to SEL. SLSA worked closely to ensure the event’s success.

--Successful partnership with the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series. --15% increase in TV ratings across SLSA televised sports.

Amber

Green

--Increased coverage for the Coolangatta Gold and Australian Championships.

--Two hours of Coolangatta Gold coverage broadcast same-day delayed on Channel Ten. --Four hours of live Australian Championships coverage on Channel Ten. --Successful promotion of both elite and sub-elite athletes via print, broadcast and online media. --Greater use of online and social media platforms to promote and cover all SLSA events.

--Extend use of online platforms to cover all SLSA sporting events. --Create further opportunities to promote and leverage SLSA sporting events through greater broadcast, print, radio and online coverage.

g n i w G ro e f i l r fo ment Develop

Overview

External Influences

2010-11 has seen the delivery of activities across all areas of Development including youth, leadership, environment, inclusion and recognition. The addition of skill development flipcharts to the Junior Development Resource provides a valuable resource for Age Managers in developing our youth and delivering our Nipper programs which continue to grow.

• Acquisition of resources to meet the continual increase in participation in youth Nipper programs (5-13 years).

There has been considerable investment in increasing leadership capacity of the organisation with the delivery of the Leadership College and the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship. Engagement with AEMI Volunteer Leadership Programs, Emergency Management Volunteer Summit and Australian Ambassador Youth for Development programs have provided additional opportunities for our members and supported the development of leadership capability.

Development: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Development

• Ongoing impact of extreme weather events on surf life saving club infrastructure and service delivery.

Kevin Larkins Vanessa Brown Director of Development Development Manager

The delivery of the National Administration Conference provided support and recognition to the important role of our Club Administrators, while our various recognition awards valued the contribution and achievement of our members.

SLSA has partnered with the University of Technology, Sydney to measure the social impact of Surf Life Saving. We continued to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to environmental impact studies and initiatives, which in 2010-11 included the completion of the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative, the commissioning of the report, ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’ and a review of the EcoSurf policy to consider adaption to environmental activities. The promotion of inclusive engagement programs and the partnership with the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) to measure the social impact of Surf Life Saving, demonstrates the movement’s ongoing contribution to community wellbeing and sustainability.

Development Scorecard Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy: Develop tomorrow’s leaders Facilitate frontline leadership development.

Green

--Greater co-ordination of state and national programs through a leadership framework for skills orientated experiences and activities.

--Delivery of National Leadership College and Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship Program. --Leadership framework commenced, state delivery and engagement of leadership programs increased. --Increased leadership capacity of participants.

--Increased opportunities across all levels.

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

Amber

Green

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

--Delivery of Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship Program. --Increased participation and facilitation support of AEMI Volunteer Leadership Programs. --Engagement of both volunteers and staff at the Emergency Management Volunteer Forum. --Engagement with SLSGB and RLSSI (Rashtriya Life Saving Society – India). --Members involved in AYAD programs in Indonesia, Vietnam and Samoa.

--Increased opportunities across all levels.

Strategy: Engage develop and support our members

Provide information, resources and support to grow membership.

Green

--Delivery of resources to promote recruitment and retention.

--Membership analysis completed (see page 120). --Increased membership. --Delivery of National Administration Conference.

--Delivery of National Conference – Strategic Directions 2020. --Promotion of Get Involved.

Provide/facilitate participation and development pathways for all members.

Amber

Green

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

--Junior Development Resources expanded to include Skill Development Flipcharts. --Engagement resources for 14-17 years age group underway.

--Review of youth pathways.

Recognise and reward members’ contributions.

Green

--Increased promotion and uptake of recognition awards.

--Awards of Excellence and member recognition programs delivered. --Increased nominations received for recognition awards.

--Review of recognition award criteria and process.

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

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Tactic

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy: Contribute positively to building social capital, nationally and locally Promote and support responsible behavior within our membership and organisations.

Green

--UTS/SLSA research partnership on social capital.

--UTS/SLSA research on social impact commenced.

--UTS/SLSA research on social capital completed, results reported and promoted.

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

Green

Amber

--Further development of disability strategy. --Reconciliation Action Plan.

--Promotion of disability and indigenous programs.

--Promotion of the strategies, Get Involved and Engaging All Australians.

Strategy: Protect and sustain the environment Develop environmentally friendly practices.

Amber

--Review of EcoSurf Policy to incorporate climate change implications.

--EcoSurf Policy reviewed to incorporate climate change and adaptation. --Completion of National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative. --Report on ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’.

--Implement recommendations of report on ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’.

Influence sustainable environmental practices.

Green

--Review of EcoSurf Policy to incorporate climate change implications.

--EcoSurf Policy reviewed to incorporate climate change and adaptation. --Report on ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’.

--Implement recommendations of report on ‘Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change’.

--UTS/SLSA research partnership on social capital.

--UTS/SLSA research on social impact commenced. Two percent increase in nipper numbers. --Junior Development Resources expanded to include Skill Development Flipcharts.

--UTS/SLSA research on social impact completed, results reported and promoted. --Delivery of online course for Age Managers.

Strategy: Promote community wellness Promote and support positive family values.

Green

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e f i l r fo eputation Viability

Overview The Viability and Reputation team, focussing on marketing, partnerships, communications and retail, continued to review our role in the community in 2010-11, further identifying ways to involve more people in supporting and engaging with SLS. Throughout 2011-12 we will continue to work with all of our internal and external stakeholders to position SLS as the peak body in aquatic rescue in Australia - a position that rightly belongs to SLS but should never be taken for granted.

Brand In October 2010, Surf Life Saving launched its new story to Australia - a story that will shape the direction of the movement over our next 100 years, and one that will inspire, challenge and invite participation from all Australians. To give, to get involved and to be safe. A national brand campaign was delivered across television, cinema, print, radio, on-line, cinema and corporate partner support, with an estimated value of over $2 million in marketing exposure for the Surf Life Saving movement.

A national brand campaign was delivered with an estimated value of over $2 million in marketing exposure. The next 12 months will see a continuation of our key brand messages, which will be further reinforced through our diverse range of products, programs, services and events. The new focus will be to develop a supporting marketing strategy which will aim to ‘grow involvement’ for the movement both amongst our membership and the wider Australian public. The end goal is to achieve greater commercial return from the Surf Life Saving brand thus increasing our capacity to extend our services. Our new internal graphic designer has proven to be a great success and has allowed us to have a more consistent and professional approach to all our communications, as well as having been an cost effective solution for graphic design and production. This support has extended across all SLSA departments, our corporate partners and our state bodies.

Communications SLSA continues to be in the media spotlight for many varying reasons, including: Lifesaving, surf sport events, brand and IP issues, international development and partner programs. Our media and communications team play an important role in delivering consistent proactive and reactive messaging, coordinating our media coverage as well as building strong relationships with the different

Commercial Operations: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Viability & Reputation sections of the media. Key media events in 2010-11 included the Australian Championships, Coolangatta Gold, the patrol cap survey, launch of the PwC Report, ‘What is the Economic Value of Surf Life Saving in Australia’, the release of the ‘National Coastal Safety Report’ and various partner programs. Communication with our membership was conducted through monthly editions of the newly designed Surfline and other e-newsletters, as well as regular updates on our website and social media platforms. Initiatives such as the Aussies on-beach newspaper and the Aussies mobile site were integral in keeping members up to date.

Partnerships Surf Life Saving strives to form partnerships that reflect Australian values and community support. The relationships that we have with our partners is not just a corporate sponsorship. It is a genuine way to promote community involvement and a healthy, active lifestyle. Our new brand direction has reinforced this allowing us to build on our portfolio. We have a strong commitment to our long-standing major partners DHL, Westpac and Telstra. All of our national partners provide much needed support that is integral to the movement. We ensure that the desired outcomes for each of our partners are achieved alongside our main goal of delivering beneficial outcomes for our members and stakeholders.

Retail The decision to develop new commercial ventures to increase revenue, including licensing programs and contracting these services to a professional organisation, has seen increased opportunities to capitalise on our iconic brand. With the club product sales program back in-house, our new online shop has proven to be a positive for our organisation with the development of new lines of products to sell to members and the public. Currently we have ten licensees with an extensive range of products. We aim to expand this number next year as public awareness for the new line grows.

Brett Harrod General Manager, Marketing and Partnerships

Viability & Reputation Scorecard Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

--Proactive media campaigns related to all major sporting events successfully conducted.

--Increased opportunities across all levels.

Strategy: Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy Conduct targeted, tactical, proactive and reactive media campaigns.

Amber

Green

--New and extended national sports broadcast deal.

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

Amber

--Increased community fundraising. --5% growth in partnerships. --New retail products developed. Online store revenue growth of 20%.

--Online retail shop to be --Increased partnership publically launched in support. September 2011. --Successfully launch --Club product sales program online retail store and back within SLSA; new increase product range. product lines launched. --Increase number of --Ten licensees with licensees. extensive product ranges.

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

Green

--Integrate new brand positioning across national and state operations.

--National brand campaign delivered across television, print, radio, online and corporate partner support, with an estimated value of over $2 million in marketing exposure.

--Continue our key brand messages, which will be further reinforced through our diverse range of products, programs, services and events.

Actively promote vibrant brand.

Green

--Stage 2 of ‘Australian for life’ to be completed, in partnership with the Surf Life Saving Foundation.

--Full-time internal Graphic Designer employed, allowing for consistent, cost-effective branding and design. --Brand position integrated into all aspects of SLSA.

--Develop a supporting marketing strategy which will aim to ‘grow involvement’ for the movement both amongst our membership and the wider Australian public.

National communication campaigns.

Amber

--National communications calendar to be reviewed in conjunction with states and Foundation.

--National communications calendar completed and updated regularly.

--National communications calendar updated and integrated into State-based activities.

Strategy: Use leading edge technologies for effective administration & management Accurate and user friendly website.

Green

--Website goes live and a digital marketing strategy developed.

--Re-branded website launched in October 2010. --Functionality, features and amount of content on page grew throughout the year.

--Continue to integrate new features on SLS website.

--Rebranded Surfline members newsletter now in market. --Social Media successfully integrated into the business via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

--Digital Strategy developed to provide a strategic approach and direction to social and online media.

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

Amber

Green

--Digital strategy reviewed with an integrated approach across all communications, and key measurements in place.

Strategy: 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

--Ongoing integration into all promotions/ communications

--Ongoing integration into all promotions.

Commercial Operations: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Partnerships Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2010-11. Major Partners

Support Partners

Sport Event Partners

Government Partners

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Research

International Development

SLSA’s research activities have significantly expanded over the past 12 months with a number of outputs in the SLSA Research Agenda - adopted by the SLSA Board in 2009 - ahead of schedule. Research activities are now promoted on the SLS website and a Research Newsletter has been distributed twice in the past 12 months, thereby increasing awareness of our research activity and providing valuable feedback to the members who assist with information and data.

International drowning prevention and lifesaving development activities by SLS increased dramatically in 2010-11 with assistance provided to more than 12 nations in the Asia Pacific region.

The SLS Research Advisory Committee continues to meet and provide guidance; during the year this included improving SLS data definitions and quality. SLS has forged strong partnerships with a number of research institutions such as University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in Victoria while exploring other emerging opportunities in Australia and internationally. In partnership with UNSW, SLSA was successful in receiving an Australian Research Council grant for a three year rip current safety study titled ‘Rip currents: An evidence based approach to managing the greatest beach hazard’. SLSA and UNSW will also conduct a surf sport injury prevention study titled ‘A review of surf sport injury at Surf Life Saving surf sport competitions and training’. SLSA is working with UTS in a study titled ‘Attributing the social contribution of surf life saving Australia: Valuing the social capital of an iconic institution’. In addition, SLSA has partnered with MUARC in a national rock fishing safety study titled ‘National review of rock fishing deaths and non-fatal injury’. The SLSA Research Scheme supported research on ‘Measurement of rip current flow and swimmer behaviour in Australian rip currents using GPS’ at UNSW and is currently supporting research on ‘Demographics, surf knowledge and behavioural response of people rescued from rip currents’, ‘Spinal injury management recommendations update – Australia’ and the ‘Temporal and spatial considerations of aquatic safety signage’. SLS is actively promoting its research at national and international conferences and also through journal publications. Two valuable SLS investigative reports completed in 2010-11 include ‘Impact of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change on Surf Life Saving Services: A Road Map for Adaptive Action’ and ‘What is the Economic Value of Surf Life Saving in Australia?’.

Strategic Development: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Strategic Development

East Timor (Timor Lesté) In June SLSA and SLSNT submitted a proposal for drowning prevention and lifesaving development to the East Timorese Government. This follows on from a scoping study conducted in December 2009 by SLS Northern Territory with on-ground assistance provided by representatives of the UN and the Australian Army as part of the International Stabilisation Force. Fiji SLS in partnership with SLS New Zealand trained more than 80 Fijians in ocean safety and rescue through the Fiji Outrigger and Canoe Association. In addition SLS has been liaising with the Fiji Surfing Association on a joint venture to introduce surf lifesaving to Fiji. India SLSA has been assisting the Rashtriya Life Saving Society India – RLSS (I) for more than eight years in a range of areas including trainer development, sport development, organisational governance and surf lifesaving. Over the past 12 months SLSA, the Australian Sports Commission and RLSS (I) established a four and a half year Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) that included a staff exchange between Australia and India. Indonesia, Bali The Indonesian Surf Life Saving Association (Balawista) continued to receive assistance from Australia including training, equipment and lifesaving sport development. In addition SLSA currently has two youth ambassadors (AYADs) in Bali assisting with capacity building in areas of training and sport development. A third ambassador will be introduced in 2012. In 2010-11 SLSA also had an ASOP program introducing lifesaving into local schools. Japan The Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA) and SLSA continue a strong bond which includes a number of Australian surf life saving clubs with sister club relationships in Japan. SLSA and JLA received from the Australia–Japan Foundation a grant to develop JLA’s surf sport coaching, with five coaches from Japan visiting NSW in 2011.

Korea

International Life Saving Federation

In 2010 SLSA provided coastal safety risk assessment advice to the Lifesaving Society Korea and the Korean Coast Guard.

The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is the world authority for drowning prevention and lifesaving sport. ILS leads, supports and collaborates with national and international organisations engaged in drowning prevention, water safety, water rescue, lifesaving, lifeguarding and lifesaving sport.

Maldives Through the support of the Villa Group, the Maldives has progressed from having minimal beach safety to a group of 34 trained lifeguards and 10 trainers, which will hopefully progress to a sustainable lifesaving presence over the next 12 months. Samoa SLSA through SLST has assisted Samoa introduce surf lifesaving techniques. In January 2011, three Australian surf lifesavers trained more than 45 Samoans in surf lifesaving techniques, and in April 2011 two Youth Ambassadors commenced a six-month assignment to improve beach and water safety skills. Sri Lanka The Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka has continued to grow and develop since the end of the civil war in 2009, and SLS is a proud partner in their efforts which includes participation in the 1st South Asian Beach Games to be held in the southern city of Hambantota in October 2011. Thailand SLS continues to provide annual lifeguard training through members of the Cudgen Headland SLSC. SLSA is also assisting source funds and in-kind support for a much needed Lifesaving Education Centre in Phuket. Vietnam SLSA has previously provided surf lifesaving training in Danang, Vung Tau and Nha Trang. Over the past 18 months SLSA has been working with two Australian expats and the City of Danang on the formation of the Danang Beach SLSC and regional training centre. It is hoped the Club will be the first of a number in Vietnam. SLSA also has a volunteer on a 12 months project assisting with the creation of the Club and associated programs and administration needs.

International Strategic Partnering Agreements SLSA has a number of Strategic Partnering Agreements with like organisations, all of who are members of ILS. These include: • Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB)

SLSA is a founding and full member of ILS with significant contributions through members of the ILS Board of the Directors, ILS Asia Pacific Region, Commissions and Committees, as follows: ILS Asia Pacific Region • Executive member – Ron Rankin AM • Secretary General – Brett Williamson OAM ILS Board of Directors • Regional Representative – Ron Rankin AM • Regional Secretary General – Brett Williamson OAM • Lifesaving Commissioner – Peter George AM • Sport Commissioner – Dave Thompson • Legal Adviser to ILS – Ian Fullagar Committee members • ILS Medical Committee – Dr Natalie Hood MD • ILS Conference Committee/Research and Information Committee/Bid Oversight Committee – Norman Farmer ESM (Chair) • ILS Rescue Committee – Peter Agnew • ILS Anti-Doping Committee – Ian Fullagar (Chair) • ILS Technical & Rules Committee (Sport) – Greg Allum OAM • ILS Events Management Committee – Greg Allum OAM • ILS Sport Development Committee – Rick Wright OAM • ILS Athletes Committee – Kristy Munroe • ILS Aquatic Disasters Committee – Ken Bird OAM • ILS Governance Committee – Ron Rankin AM SLSA has supported and continues to support major international events such as the World Conference on Drowning Prevention and the Lifesaving World Championships.

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) • United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) • Irish Water Safety (IWS) • Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) • Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) • South Africa Lifesaving (SAL) • German Lifesaving Society (DLRG) • Rashtriya Life Saving Society India [RLSS (I)]

Norman Farmer ESM General Manager, Strategic Development

Strategic Development: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Case Studies Rip Current Research SLS and the UNSW have commenced a research project titled, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rip currents: An evidence based approach to managing the greatest beach hazardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The project will, for the first time, provide an understanding of the action of swimmers caught in rip currents through interviewing rip current survivors and measuring swimmer response and rip flow.

The research project will, for the first time, provide an understanding of the action of swimmers caught in rip currents. This project, funded under an Australian Research Council linkage grant, will provide information that will improve existing rip current education and assist in reducing the unacceptably high drowning toll on Australian beaches. It commenced in June 2011 and will conclude in three years. Danang Beach Surf Life Saving Club In 2010 SLSA was approached by two Australian surf lifesavers, Quentin Derrick and Duncan Maclean, to assist with the formation of a surf life saving club in Vietnam from which sustainable beach safety education, lifeguard training and a range of associated programs could be delivered. Over the past 18 months significant planning, advocacy and lobbying efforts with the City of Danang has led to the imminent formalisation of an agreement that will see formation of the Danang Beach SLSC. An Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) grant has also aided in the surf lifesaving start up activities. In late April 2011, a SLS volunteer ambassador, Katherine Waterhouse from Broulee SLSC on the NSW South Coast, commenced a 12 month assignment to assist with a range of surf lifesaving programs and administrative developments linked to the formation of the Danang Beach SLSC. On 10 July the first Nipper program was held at the Furama Resort, Danang. The first members of the Club had the pleasure in meeting Australian Governor-General Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC during her visit to Vietnam in May 2011.

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. Tactic

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

Priorities for 2011-12

Strategy: Proactively develop and maintain world leading best practice standards Collect and analyse statistics/data.

Green

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

--SLS Research Advisory Committee continues to meet and provide guidance, this included improving SLS data definitions and quality. --In partnership with UNSW SLSA was successful in receiving an Australian Research Council grant for a three year rip current safety study titled ‘Rip currents: An evidence based approach to managing the greatest beach hazard’. --SLSA is working with the UTS in a social capital in SLS study titled ‘Attributing the social contribution of surf life saving Australia: Valuing the social capital of an iconic institution’. --SLSA Research Scheme is also supporting research with ‘Measurement of rip current flow and swimmer behaviour in Australian rip currents using GPS’ completed and the following underway; ‘Demographics, surf knowledge and behavioural response of people rescued from rip currents’, ‘Spinal injury management recommendations update Australia’ and ‘Temporal and spatial considerations of aquatic safety signage’. --SLS investigative reports completed include ‘Impact of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change on Surf Life Saving Services: A Road Map for Adaptive Action’ and ‘What is the economic contribution of Surf Life Saving in Australia?’.

--Continue the research into rip current safety, social capital in SLS, surf sport injury prevention and rock fishing safety, as well as expand the SLSA Research Scheme activity.

Status 09-10

Status 10-11

Our priorities as identified in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual report

Outcomes in 2010-11

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Tactic

Priorities for 2011-12

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

Green

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

--Active participation in and contribution to the work of the ILS Board of Directors, all three Commissions, in particular with two Commissioners; Lifesaving and Sport plus no less than 5 Committees.

--Maintain active involvement and representation on ILS Board, Commissions and Committees, the activities of which contribute to global drowning prevention.

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

Green

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

--Expanded the Australian Volunteer for International Development program with assignments in Indonesia, Samoa and Vietnam, along with applications for further assignments in those countries plus Fiji. --Completed the Australian Sports Outreach Programs (ASOP) in Indonesia and Vietnam, and supported the ASOP India program with an effective two-way personnel exchange. --SLS supported international development in India, Vietnam, Samoa, Fiji, Maldives, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vanuatu, and the Philippines. --SLS is engaging with East Timor on a range of drowning prevention initiatives. --International grants secured through the Australian Thailand Institute and Australia Japan Foundation. --International business opportunities under investigation in the Middle East and Asia.

--Build on the successful international development programs through effective liaisons with in-country ILS member organisations and through partnerships with government agencies such as AusAID and Austrade.

Strategy: Develop and maintain beneficial alliances with national and international institutional and commercial partners Develop and maintain beneficial alliances with national and international institutional and commercial partners.

Green

--Maintain and leverage strategic partnerships for mutual benefits.

--SLSA Strategic Partnering Agreements with international partners nurtured through regular communication and collaboration. --Collaboration with a number of Australian drowning prevention partners such as AUSTSWIM and RLSSA.

--Strengthen the strategic partnerships and collaboration partners with improved drowning prevention outcomes.

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Literally millions of Australians and overseas tourists directly interact with Surf Life Saving on an annual basis by using our charitable services – some realise this, some don’t. Many do not give a second thought as to who sets up the red and yellow flags - the service is simply expected. It is fair to say that most people know we are worthy and that they can rely on our services, however very few truly understand we are a charity and are very much in need of support. The Foundation intends to alter this public perception. In our first year of operations with new national fundraising responsibilities for the movement, the Foundation distributed $6.8 million and assisted to secure just under another $1 million in grants for Surf Life Saving services around the country. We are very proud of this. It may be a far cry from what is needed but rest assured this contribution has assisted to save lives – something we can all share in and be proud of.

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Sur f Life Saving Foundation Highlights 2010-11 Financial Year • $7,124,600 raised for appeals specifically for Surf Life Saving priorities throughout Australia. • $660,000 raised specifically for ongoing perpetuity of programs and held in the Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust. • $15,882,400 raised via additional state-based supporter activities (i.e. Lotteries/Trade Promotions). • $880,000 directly secured and provided assistance to secure a further $84,000 through the efforts of the Foundation Grants Seeking Unit.

We have also secured the services of a highly credentialed, experienced and capable Board who can truly provide sound strategic direction and support, to lead us into the future. The past year has certainly presented challenges to fundraising in all its forms. Continuing economic uncertainty has had an impact on people’s ability and willingness to donate which was exacerbated by the series of major natural disasters in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. The incredible resilience and generosity of the Australian people was reflected in these events with many individuals who were personally affected continuing to assist our fundraising efforts.

At its heart, the Foundation’s strength lies with its supporters. At its heart, the Foundation’s strength lies with its supporters. Our donors, lottery purchasers, bequestors, philanthropic grant makers, sponsors, suppliers and event participants – collectively you make the Foundation what it is. The year ahead will be both challenging and exciting. Once again we try and raise the bar with our current programs and activities and add new focus to workplace giving, bequest management and grant seeking services.

Steve Francia Executive Director

Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust

SLSF Board of Directors

The Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust (Trust), which was established almost a decade ago in 2002, has a strong investment policy and process framework in addition to a highly qualified Investment Committee, and a Trustee (SLSF Board) with a strong emphasis on governance, all serving to assist Surf Life Saving in its drive for greater long term self-sustainability.

Stephen Maitland OAM, RFD – Chairman Principal of Corporate Advisers Delphin Associates.

The Trust, which can only accept funds on behalf of approved Australian Surf Life Saving entities (SLS Entities), holds funds, both on behalf of and directly for, SLS Entities within three recently streamlined investment funds with their own distinct investment asset allocations. By streamlining pooled Trust funds into these three funds, Short, Medium and Long Term, the Trustees were able to more effectively refine appropriate investment strategies for each fund that served to maximise returns and minimise fees all at an acceptable and prudent level of risk. The Trust is also a perfect way for donors to ‘invest’ in the long term future of Surf Life Saving, ensuring that their gift can provide an enduring benefit, for either specific SLS Entities or the SLS movement in general, for many years to come.

Alan Rydge Chairman of entertainment and leisure company Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL).

Despite a difficult year for philanthropic trusts following the global financial crisis aftermath, the Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust has had positively returns for the year, while also providing $4.66 million in distributions to the movement, supporting, in the main, the purchase of long term real property assets. Despite the significant capital reduction that these deductions caused, the Trust still received only marginally less income compared with last year, showing a surplus of $1.85 million. This was reflected in the fact that the Long Term Fund, which holds most of the Trust assets, had a 10.00% return for the year. The Medium Term fund enjoyed a more modest 3.34% return, whilst the Short Term Fund was able to provide at call returns of 5.45%.

Neil Balnaves AO Neil has worked in the media industry for over 45 years previously holding the position of Executive Chairman of the Southern Star Group which he founded.

John Kirby Chairman of Village Roadshow Corporation and a Director of Austereo Group Limited. Deborah Thomas Director of Media, Public Affairs and Brand Development for ACP Magazines. Lionel Hogg A corporate advisory partner of Gadens Lawyers.

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Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Northern Region Table 2: NRHRS Snapshot 2008-09 Number of available helicopters

2009-10 1

2010-11 1

Primary response - Number of missions

179

166

156

Primary response - Number of hours flown

145

172.5

165

113

156

142

151.4

261.6

223

31.5

19.7

102

101

71.9

120.9

106

Secondary response - Number of missions Secondary response - Number of hours flown Search and rescue - Number of missions Search and rescue - Number of hours flown Training - Number of missions Training - Number of hours flown Other - Number of missions

Other - Number of hours flown

13.8

19.5

Total - Number of missions flown

419

469

473

413.6

594.2

537.9

Total - Number of hours flown

Overview In 2010-11 the Northern Region Helicopter Service took to the air on 319 lifesaving missions; while this represented a small reduction from the 333 missions conducted in 2009-10, it still matched our three-year average. The assignment of a medical retrieval doctor by the NSW Department of Health at the base continues to impact on secondary missions, and while total flights were lower than last year, the current year performance is still 25% higher than two years ago, before a registrar was assigned to the Service. There is some comfort in a reduced number of flying missions, as when we fly, we know someone’s day has ended far worse than what they contemplated when they rose that morning.

Key successes in 2010-11 • We received advice in June that the Service had been awarded a New South Wales Government Sustainability Bronze Award. This award is consistent with our strategic recognition of demonstrated sustainability which is a developing imperative for the Government. As one of the first two businesses in Northern NSW to achieve the award, and one of only 63 businesses in the State to be recognised, we consider this a good endorsement of our work.

• In December 2010 we presented two of our long-term aircrew, Mark Sewell and Steve von Bratt, with their Australian National Medals. The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised organisations that help the community during times of crisis. • We conducted our 6,500th mission during 2010-11. It is worth noting that such milestones are now being passed at an increased regularity. Having started the service in 1982, we achieved our 5,000th mission in 2006 and only five years later we have completed another 30% of missions. • We brought VH-LRH back on-line with full Night Vision Goggle (NVG) capability and this year flew our first missions with this state-of-the-art technology. • As part of our technology developments, we also introduced onboard high definition camera recording capability. The technology we secured to complete this development is the same deployed in Grand Prix motor racing and is of extremely high quality. • Our NVG training curriculum was accepted by CASA with feedback that it is industry leading. • We employed our first full-time rescue crewperson and ultimately a robust succession option for us in our aircrew roster.

• Our two aircraft engineers completed CASA approved training at the Eurocopter Training Centre in France. The skills acquired by the engineers ultimately lead to a quicker turnaround on maintenance, which in turn means that aircraft availability is improved. • We secured the tender to purchase a hangar at Lismore airport to provide further options for us moving forward. The major benefits of the hangar are a larger footprint, less noise issues, and operations from within the airport precinct. We are in the process of finalising contracts.

Fundraising The year has not been without its challenges from a fundraising perspective, particularly following the three major natural disasters that occurred from the New Year onwards: the Queensland floods, the Christchurch earthquakes and the Japanese Tsunami. The devastating impact of events such as these makes fundraising difficult, with public and corporate donations distributed more diversely. However, it is humbling that our business and community supporters continue to support us in the life saving work we do. I would like to record my thanks to our hardworking fundraisers and those marvellous volunteers who give freely to the service and by extension, to their community. Augmenting our traditional fundraising, we also secured a purchaser for our C series helicopters. As this series of helicopters had reached the ‘end-of-life’ management cycle with Eurocopter, and were below specification for ASNSW use, it was considered prudent to have the aircrafts broken down into parts and sold. The aircraft carried a zero net value in our balance sheet, and the summary position is that we have been able to convert a non-performing asset into a performing (cash) asset.

Outlook for 2010-11 As we approach the fifth year of our current NSW Government project, our thoughts have been heavily focussed on what form the new contract will take, and our capacity to respond to that. Our year has been one of consolidation and with both aircraft in normal operational rotation we have been able to achieve availability ratios in the high 90% range throughout the year. We will be considering the installation of NVG in our second aircraft, as the technology provides considerably higher safety levels than conventional night-sun navigation and provides some operational conformity between the two aircraft for our crews. The development of this will be driven by cost-to-benefit analysis.

We can’t do it alone I would like to take this opportunity to thank our hardworking operational, maintenance, fundraising and administrative teams. This group is supported by our fantastic team of volunteers that are often the glue between our promise and achieving that potential. During the year we undertook an analysis of our volunteer engagement and in monetary terms, the volunteer labour that we have received is conservatively valued at over $600,000 per annum. Our volunteers are a diverse group, who bring great skills and life experience to the service – we greatly value their support.

Kris Beavis General Manager

Board of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services Pty Ltd Meetings Attended

Warren Tozer (Chair)

5/6

John Barber OAM

6/6

Noel Doyle

5/6

Kevin Gosling

6/6

Paul Muldoon

5/6

Dr John Griffin

5/6

Brett Williamson OAM

6/6

Kris Beavis (Company Secretary)

6/6

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Southern Region Table 3: SRHRS Snapshot 2006-07

2007-08

Number of helicopters

2008-09 1

2009-10

2010-11

Patrol - Number of missions

Patrol - Number of hours flown

81.6

78.6

Maintenance - Number of missions

Maintenance - Number of hours flown

3.7

9.4

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

111

129

145

18.7

53.8

78.5

95.35

157

90.5

37.4

45.5

Promotional/sponsor servicing - Number of missions

Promotional/sponsor servicing - Number of hours flown

22.6

31.5

Miscellaneous - Number of hours flown

Miscellaneous - Number of missions

87.2

3.1

9.2

Total - Number of missions

736*

207

293

346

297

859.5*

202.2

222

251

294.5

Total - Number of hours flown

* 2006-07 data includes missions flown under contract for NSW Ambulance Service which concluded in March 2007. Five year comparisons are therefore not valid.

Introduction 2010-11 has been very rewarding for the Southern Region Service, with a substantial increase in search and rescue missions, better relationships with our emergency services partners, upgrades to our aircraft and considerable growth in our income. We have developed a significant niche in the search and rescue industry and we are looking forward to an exciting future.

Operations The Service has worked hard in improving our relationships with emergency services partners, particularly the New South Wales Police, the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service and Australian Search and Rescue (AusSAR). This has resulted in a better appreciation of our capabilities and a significant increase in the number of search and rescue missions that the Service has been tasked to by these agencies. Overall, the number of search and rescue missions completed this year has risen by more than 60% when compared with the same period last year. Our Service has concentrated on search and rescue capabilities through improved skills of our operational crews, the provision of appropriate equipment and joint training programs with other emergency services. As a result we have seen our aircraft tasked to various parts of

New South Wales to assist the State Emergency Service in their flood relief efforts and other natural disasters to assist local communities in the rescue and recovery phases. AusSAR have upgraded their provision of rescue equipment and we are regularly tasked to search for activated distress beacons. The Service continues to support Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) through the provision of surf patrols and requests for rescue assistance through their Emergency Response Network (13SURF). The Westpac Life Saver provided 141 flights and 140 flight hours to SLSNSW at no cost to them.

Our aircraft Our older aircraft – VH-SLA – underwent a major rebuild over a nine month period. We have owned this helicopter for more than 14 years and it was beginning to show signs of the huge amount of work it has undertaken over many years. A full refurbishment was completed, a large amount of corrosion was removed and the avionics, main rotor blades and winch were replaced. The aircraft came back on line in March and no issues were identified. We purchased our second aircraft – VH-SLU – in February 2010 and after it was repainted and some minor modifications it went straight into service, replacing our older machine while

it underwent its major maintenance program. It remained the duty aircraft in Sydney until it was relocated to the new South Coast service on 1 December 2010. We still covered the entire Sydney and South Coast regions from the Moruya base until the aircraft’s return to Sydney in March 2011. VH-SLU came off-line in June 2011 for an upgrade of its avionics and to repair some corrosion. With the decision to commence 24/7 operations, this aircraft is also being modified to ensure the safe use of Night Vision Goggles. It is due back on line in October 2011.

South Coast Service The provision of a Westpac Life Saver Service on the NSW South Coast became a reality last summer with Lifesaver 3 being relocated to Moruya Airport for an initial three month period. In the first three days the Service was tasked to its first rescue and soon after it became an important part of the local emergency response mechanism. During its 90 days on the coast, the Service completed 67 missions including 19 missions over 10 days in support of the SES flood relief efforts at Wagga Wagga. Already, local police and other emergency services are planning for its return later this year. We note the very generous support of our sponsor, Westpac, for their funding support to make this service happen, as well the Eurobodalla Shire Council who have been very supportive through the provision of a hangar and services at minimal cost.

Strategic Plan Our Strategic Plan has continued to be the driving influence over all of our activities. The Plan was reviewed by the Board mid-year, and a further update which extends the Plan by a further 12 months has been confirmed. The management team implemented an ambitious action plan for the 2010-11 period with some impressive results including: • The operations manual reviewed and some amendments made. • Service-wide operational training plan developed and implemented. • All job descriptions reviewed and updated. • Performance management and professional development program implemented. • Random audits of all systems regularly undertaken. • Management team formalised and met regularly. • Review of future aviation requirements commenced. • Review of technology in the operations room and on board the helicopters completed and upgrades to be completed this financial year. • Government lobbying increased. • Business development plan completed. • Brand marketing strategy undertaken.

Business Development With the increase in workload as well as the requirement to build cash reserves, there has been an increased effort in improving our business development programs. Some programs have been affected by changes in Government legislation or policy such as CDSE funding opportunities and Housie sessions; these are challenging to maintain let alone build on. Nevertheless we have accepted other opportunities and these are proving successful. Our relationship with our major sponsor, Westpac, is cherished and they have been most supportive at a national, state and regional level, right down to individual local branches. The City2Surf run is now an important income stream for the Service as are local events put on by the banking regions. There are many people to recognise and thank at Westpac.

Our relationship with Westpac is cherished and they have been most supportive at a national, state and regional level. Commercial training continues to grow and we now offer a number of training programs to emergency services and other commercial helicopter operators, providing a solid revenue stream. At some point in the near future, we will look at how we leverage this further, as the opportunities are beginning to stretch our current capacity to deliver. In March 2011, the New South Wales Labor Government announced that the Service would receive a one-off grant of $800,000 to allow us to return to 24/7 operations in Sydney, and our South Coast service would be extended to a year-round daytime operation. This was achieved through lobbying of the then Police Minister, the Hon. Michael Daley MP, with the support of SLSNSW CEO, Phil Vanny. Our thanks go out to Mr Daley for his ongoing support. We are now meeting the new State Government to ensure ongoing funding is achieved.

The Service was nominated in two categories at the 2010 New South Wales Water Safety Awards: Event of the Year for our Open Day and the Most Outstanding Contribution to Water Safety by an Organisation. We were very excited to win both awards and this is a true testament to the great work the Service does.

Most importantly, I would like to single out the wonderful team that make it all happen. I have immense pride in leading a great group of people that are incredibly passionate about what we do. It doesn’t matter whether we are a pilot or a crew officer, an engineer or fundraiser, we all share the same drive and passion that make the Westpac Life Saver Southern Region a great Service.

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New South Wales Water Safety Awards

Conclusion It has been a very exciting year for the Service as we continue to consolidate our functions and grow our capacity. In the coming months, we will establish a 24-hour daily capability at our Sydney base, establish a daily service on the South Coast and renew our relationship with Westpac. We will also see the introduction of Night Vision Goggles and are investigating Forward Looking Infra-red technology (FLIR).

Stephen Leahy JP Chief Executive Officer

We recognise and thank the many partners we work closely with – our emergency service colleagues, Westpac and our other corporate supporters, the clubs that allow us to run fundraising programs and provide CDSE funds, and the thousands of community members who donate to us.

Board of Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services Pty Ltd Meetings Attended Ron Rankin AM (Chair)

10/10

Peter George AM (Member's Representative)*

10/10

John Fraser OAM

10/10

Gordon Lang

10/10

Graham Ford

10/10

Stephen Leahy (Company Secretary)

10/10

* Brett Williamson OAM stepped down during the period as the Member’s Representative and we extend our thanks to Brett for his guidance and support over recent years.

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Our Governance Structure ........................................ 64 Surf Life Saving Ltd Board......................................... 65 Improving our Corporate Governance ...................... 67 Boards & Committees .............................................. 69 Our Staff .................................................................. 74

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 310 separately incorporated local surf life saving clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 61 support operations (regional rescue and response teams), 55 paid lifeguard services and seven state and territory centres (see page 145 for full list).

activities for parts of the organisation on a fee for service basis. Under the new structural arrangements, SLSA is one of eight ‘members’ of the SLSF along with the seven SLS state and territory centres.

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.

Corporate Governance

We are the peak policy and decision making body for the movement. Under our constitution, our members are: • State centres, represented by their appointed directors, who have the right to be present, debate and vote at our general meetings. • Affiliated surf life saving clubs (see page 145), 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 of SLSA (see page 98), 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. During the year, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) underwent a significant structural change, which saw the SLSF take on a national fundraising role on behalf of the movement. Prior to this, the SLSF provide fundraising

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.

Chief Patrons His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of Edinburgh Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Patrons Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of New South Wales Professor David de Kretser AC Governor of Victoria (Until 7 April 2011) 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 (Until 2 May 2011) 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.

Governance: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Sur f Life Saving Australia Ltd Board

(as at 30 June 2011)

Elected Directors (portfolio based) Graham Ford – President Graham was elected as President of SLSA on October 30, 2010. He brings to this role a wealth of Surf Life Saving knowledge and experience, coupled with a strong business background. Graham is a life member of Bronte SLSC and has held many senior roles at club, branch and national level, including member of the National Board of Development and Director of the Southern Region SLSA (Westpac) Helicopter Rescue Service. His professional experience includes over 30 years in the property industry, as well as numerous chairman and directorship roles, many of which he still currently holds. Graham’s current term as President expires in October 2012. Kevin Larkins Kevin, a company director, has been SLSA’s Director of Development since 31 October, 2010. Kevin has been a member of the Development Standing Committee for nine years, and is a member of Torquay SLSC in Victoria. Kevin was named SLSA Volunteer of the Year in 2000. His current term expires in October 2012. Mark Fife Mark, an assistant property manager, has been SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving since 15 November 2010, replacing Peter George in that role. Mark was previously the State Lifesaving Officer and Director of Lifesaving in Queensland and has been a member of the Lifesaving Standing Committee since 2001. His current term expires in October 2011. Rick Wright OAM Rick, a consultant, has been SLSA’s Director of Sport since 8 May 2010, replacing Dave Thompson in that role. Rick has been a member of the Sport Standing Committee since 2003 and was inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame in 2010. He was previously an SLSA director when he held the role of Director of Development between 1996 and 2002. Rick’s current term expires in October 2011.

Appointed Directors (appointed by state centres) Gregory James Bird Assoc Dip Eng Greg, an engineering 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. Ralph Devlin SC LLB(Hons) Ralph, a Senior Counsel, has been President of Surf Life Saving Queensland since July 2011. Prior to this time, Ralph held the role of SLSQ Deputy President, and was appointed as SLSQ’s Director on the SLSA Board on 20 December 2010. Ralph is a Life Member of SLSA. His current term as SLSQ President is due to expire in August 2012. Robert William Creek Master Public Sector Administration Bob, an IT Manager, has been President of Surf Life Saving Northern Territory since June 2003. He has been involved with SLS since 1988. His current term as SLSNT President is due to expire in March 2012. 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 B.Sc (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. Mark was named SLSA Volunteer of the Year in 2006. His current term as SLSWA President is due to expire in September 2011.

William Brame Jamieson AFSM Bill, a district officer with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, was President of Surf Life Saving South Australia from June 2002 to June 2011. At the end of his term as SLSSA President, he has remained the SA appointed director to the SLSA Board. Bill has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1963. Michael James Martin B.Eng (Chem) Mike, a company director, has been President of Life Saving Victoria since 2006, and prior to that President of Surf Life Saving Victoria. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. His current term as LSV President is due to expire in December 2012. Mike is a Life Member of SLSA.

Independent Directors Suzanne Young B. Economics, M. Tax Law, M.Accounting, CPA Suzanne, the Executive General Manager Group Corporate Services with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, was appointed as SLSA’s first independent director in March 2011. Suzanne was named SLSA Surf Lifesaver of the Year in 1996 and has been actively involved in club and SLSA activities for a significant period of time including roles on the SLSA Board of Development, FACC and President’s Advisory Board. Michael Crismale Advanced Diploma, Chartered Accountant Michael, Vice Chairman of the Australian Turf Club and Director and founding owner of Matrium Technologies Pty Ltd, was appointed as an independent director of Surf Life Saving Australia in April 2011. Michael is also a member of the Institute of Sports Management, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australian Institute of Company Directors and Taxation Institute in Australia.

Chief Executive Officer Brett Williamson OAM BHMS Ed, B.Ed 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 Board is non-voting.

Outgoing President Ronald Edwin Rankin AM JP, FAIM, L.AIB, Assoc. Dip. App Science Ron, a consultant, was President of SLSA from October 2001 to October 2010, 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.

Outgoing Directors John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM B.Ed, Dip. T (Prim), Ad.Dip. Ed.Admin, M.Ed John, a teacher and retired school principal, was SLSA’s Director of Development from October 2002 to October 2010. John has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1981. Peter Brian George AM BAA, Grad. Dip. Acc, ACIS Peter was SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving from October 2000 to October 2010 and a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. Peter is now the Chief Operating Officer at Surf Life Saving Australia. Kenneth Charles Bird OAM Ken, a company director, was President of Surf Life Saving Queensland from June 2002 to August 2012. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967. He stood down from his role as an SLSA Director in December 2010.

As noted last year, SLSA commissioned the Barrington Consulting Group to complete an Organisational Effectiveness Review of SLSA. This review was conducted throughout 2009 and focussed on the overall effectiveness of SLSA’s strategy, governance and management systems. The SLSA Board (formerly the Australian Council) received the final report from the review in late 2009, and has subsequently developed a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to implement the 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 changed the name of the ‘Australian Council’ to the ‘SLSA Board’ and provided the Board with the opportunity to appoint up to two additional independent directors to fill any potential skills gaps on the Board. Two independent directors were subsequently appointed by the Board during 2010-11. • The subsequent review, redrafting and adoption of the SLSA Regulations. These Regulations affect a number of other terminology changes (eg. changing the names of Operational Boards), and empower the Standing Committees to determine their own requirements for the creation and appointment of sub-committees and advisors. • A major strategic planning exercise was commenced during 2010-11 to consider the strategic directions for the movement to 2020, and for SLSA to 2016. These documents are in their final draft stages and are expected to be adopted by the Board in October 2011.

The role of the Board 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 from pages 69 to 73 meet as required, and their recommendations are then considered by one of the four standing committees: The Executive Management Group, and the Lifesaving, Sport and Development Standing Committees. The Board has ultimate supervision of the standing committees.

The role of the directors and management The day-to-day business of SLSA Ltd is managed by the CEO, within the policies of SLSA. The Board 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.

Governance: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Improving our corporate governance The Board is responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board, however he is accountable to the President (as Chairman of the Board) on a day-to-day basis.

Board composition The Board comprises of seven appointed directors, one from each state and the Northern Territory, (the ‘shareholders’ of SLSA Ltd) who represent our members; three ordinary directors, comprised of the Directors of Lifesaving, Sport and Development, who are elected by the state directors; the President (Chairman), who is also elected by the state directors; and the CEO as Secretary to the Board. Up to two additional independent directors may also be appointed to the board.

Board meetings and access to management The Board meets at least four times each year. The elected directors are supported by full-time managers from within SLSA.

Management of significant business risks 2010-11 has seen further refinement to our risk management processes. Management continues to review its risk matrix and tools and will finalise a revised set of documents during 2011-12 for Board approval.

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

Accountability The Board is accountable to the members of SLSA Ltd. The SLSA Constitution lists the following categories of membership: • State centres – debating and voting rights at SLSA general meetings. • Affiliated clubs – debating (but no voting rights) at SLSA general meetings. • Life members – debating (but no voting rights) at SLSA general meetings. • All members of affiliated clubs – can be present, but no debating or voting rights at SLSA general meetings. The ‘general membership’ category is divided into various other sub-categories set out in the regulations.

Independence

Subsidiary entities

At the commencement of each Board meeting, the chair asks for directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the Board’s structure, three directors have a portfolio (an operational area of SLSA), while 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.

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 SLSA Helicopters P/L provide rescue services in NSW. Their activities are reported on page 56 and their financial results are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s accounts.

Obtaining independent advice The Board 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 2010, for a period of twelve months. Our auditors, PKF, conduct an annual internal audit, giving the Board independent assurance and advice on operational matters (see page 78). 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 Net Focus, who conducted our strategic planning reviews.

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 Board. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.

Fiduciary duties Monthly financial statements for SLSA Ltd. and 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 the 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.

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2010-11 Boards & Committees 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.

Surf Life Saving Australia Board Name

Position

Graham Ford

President, SLSA

Meeting Attendances 6/6

Brett Williamson OAM

CEO, SLSA

9/9

Kevin Larkins

National Director of Development, SLSA

5/6

Mark Fife

National Director of Lifesaving, SLSA

4/4

Rick Wright OAM

National Director of Sport, SLSA

9/9

Tony Haven

Appointed Director, SLSNSW

9/9

Ralph Devlin SC

Appointed Director, SLSQ

4/4

Michael Martin

Appointed Director, LSV

9/9

Bill Jamieson AFSM

Appointed Director, SLSSA

9/9

Mark Irwin

Appointed Director , SLSWA

9/9

Greg Bird

Appointed Director, SLST

9/9

Bob Creek

Appointed Director, SLSNT

9/9

Suzanne Young

Independent Director

1/2

Michael Crismale

Independent Director

2/2

Ron Rankin AM

Former President, SLSA

3/3

Ken Bird OAM

Former Appointed Director, SLSQ

5/5

John Fitzgerald OAM

Former National Director of Development

3/3

Peter George AM

Former National Director of Lifesaving

5/5

Outgoing Directors

Surf Life Saving Australia Standing Committees 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 organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three operational areas - Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Development, two Independent Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of SLSA. The Board delegates the management of SLSA to the Executive Management Group (EMG). Development Standing Committee (DSC) The DSC 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 DSC is a skills-based board that is appointed by the SLSA Board. Kevin Larkins (Chair)

National Director of Development, SLSA

2/2

Vanessa Brown

Development Manager, SLSA

2/2

Michael Martin

LSV

2/2

Lyn Barratt

SLST

1/2

Mark Irwin

SLSWA

2/2

Nancy Joseph

LSV

2/2

Gordon Lang

SLSNSW

2/2

Sport Standing Committee (SSC) The SSC 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 (Chair)

National Director Sport, SLSA

4/4

David Thompson

GM Sport, SLSA

4/4

John Brennan

SSC Member

4/4

David Shields

SSC Member

4/4

John Wright

SSC Member

4/4

Brett Harrod

SSC Member

4/4

Don Alexander

SSC Member

4/4

John Holt

SSC Member

3/4

Ian Fullagar

SSC Member

3/4

Peter Pearce

SSC Member

4/4

Lifesaving Standing Committee (LSC) The LSC 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.

Mark Fife (Chair)

National Director of Lifesaving, SLSA

2/2

Matthew Thompson

Coastal Safety Services Manager, SLSA

2/2

John Restuccia

Director of Lifesaving, SLSNSW

2/2

Peter Lucas

Director of Lifesaving, SLSQ

1/2

Mark Scott

Director of Lifesaving, LSV

2/2

Renato Bruno

Director of Lifesaving, SLSWA

2/2

Bruce Hosking

Director of Lifesaving, SLSSA

2/2

Andrew Wells

State Lifesaving Officer, SLSTAS

2/2

Alan Cross

Director of Lifesaving, SLSNT

1/2

Richard Budd

Honorary National Powercraft Officer

1/2

Marcia Fife

Honorary National Medical Officer, Marine Stingers

2/2

Dr. Natalie Hood

Honorary National Medical Officer, Lifesaving

2/2

Scott Andrews

Honorary National Radio Communications Officer

2/2

Name Brett Williamson OAM (Chair) Phil Vanny John Brennan Nigel Taylor ESM Elaine Farmer OAM JP Paul Andrew Tony van den Enden Tony Snelling Peter George AM Chris Giles Norm Farmer ESM MRMIA David Thompson Brett Harrod Steve Francia Ian Fullagar

Position CEO, SLSA CEO, SLSNSW CEO, SLSQ CEO, SLSV GM, SLSSA CEO, SLSWA GM, SLST CEO, SLSNT COO, SLSA GM, SLSA GM, SLSA GM, SLSA GM, SLSA Executive Director, SLSF Legal Officer

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

COO, SLSA SLSNSW SLSQ LSV SLSTAS SLSSA SLSWA CEO, SLSNT

National Lifeguard Committee The National Lifeguard Committee is responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services around Australia and discussing issues surround lifeguarding. Matthew Thompson (Chair) Matt Rodwell Greg Cahill Dale Richardson Alex Deane Shane Daw Matt du Plessis Tony Snelling

SLSA SLSNSW SLSQ LSV SLSTAS SLSSA SLSWA SLSNT

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 Scott Ivey Ashlee Biddle Matt du Plessis Adrian Petrie Tony Snelling

Governance: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Executive Management Group (EMG) The EMG is delegated management authority by the SLSA Board and is made up of the Chief Executive Officers (or General Managers) of each State and the Northern Territory, the CEO of SLSA, senior managers of SLSA, SLSA’s legal advisor and the Executive Director of the SLSF.

SLSA SLSNSW SLSQ LSVIC SLSSA SLSWA SLSTAS SLSNT

National Education Committee Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and discusses issues relating to education. Craig Delahoy (Chair) Vanessa Brown Paul Taylor Peter George AM Pamela Simon Brooke Irvine Alex Deane Joy Fisher Rob Murphy Ben Whibley Julie Snelling

SLSA SLSA SLSA SLSA SLSNSW LSV SLST SLSSA SLSWA SLSQ SLSNT

National Youth Development Committee Responsible for discussing issues and implementing programs relating to youth activities within Surf Life Saving. Kevin Larkins (Chair) Vanessa Brown Gary Chapman Nancy Joseph Renee McCabe Stephen Cornish Sue Duncan Angela Morris

SLSA SLSA SLSNSW LSV SLSWA SLSSA SLSQ SLSNT

National Helicopter Advisory Committee Provides advice to SLSA on helicopter operations and acts as a forum for helicopter inter-service consultation. Graham Ford (Chair) Brett Williamson OAM Warren Tozer Kris Beavis Cliff Marsh OAM Richard Jones Ron Rankin AM Steve Leahy John Brennan Phil Vanny Paul Andrew Peter Marshman Paula Butler

President, SLSA CEO, SLSA Chair, NRHRS CEO, NRHRS Chair, HRHRS GM, HRHRS Chair, SRHRS GM, SRHRS CEO, SLSQ CEO, SLSNSW CEO, SLSWA Aerial Services, SLSSA GM, LSV

Public Liability Claims Committee 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.

Honours Committee Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community and other awards.

Brett Williamson OAM (Chair) Peter George AM Phil Vanny John Brennan

Kevin Larkins (Chair) Vanessa Brown Andrew Barnes Danny Hoyland OAM Richard Lytham

CEO, SLSA COO, SLSA CEO, SLSNSW CEO, SLSQ

Medical Advisory Committee Provides advice to SLSA on medical issues across all aspects of the Surf Life Saving movement. Mark Fife (Chair) Dr. Natalie Hood Marcia Fife Dr. Nathan Gibbs Anne-Marie Widermanski Peter George AM David Thompson

Director of Lifesaving Lifesaving Marine Stingers Surf Sports OH & S SLSA Contact, Lifesaving SLSA Contact, Sport

Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee This Committee makes recommendations to the EMG on IT&T strategy, architecture, standards and policy within Surf Life Saving. Gary Daly (Chair) Matt Hanks John Brennan Emma Atkins Greg Bird Shane Daw Ryan Greenaway Bob Creek Jonathan Farrell

SLSA SLSNSW SLSQ LSV SLSTAS SLSSA SLSWA SLSNT CEO Appointment

National History Committee Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia. Stan Vesper (Chair) Vanessa Brown Stan Vesper Don Burchill OAM Prue Weber Don Henderson Ken Knight BEM Gary McKinnon Professor Ed Jaggard Peter Orlavich

Honorary National Historian SLSA SLSNSW SLSQ LSV SLSSA SLSTAS SLSNT SLSWA Honorary Archivist

Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selections 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. Graham Ford (Chair) Mark Fife Andrew Chubb Lyn Barratt Peter George AM 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. Phillip McGibbon (Chair) Michael Byrnes OAM Simon Moriarty Chris Giles Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee Assists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices. Michael Crismale (Chair) Suzanne Young Brett Williamson OAM John Fraser OAM Neil Morarty OAM Appointments and Remuneration Committee Recommends the appointment of the CEO to the SLSA Board, reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO and senior executives to the SLSA Board, and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation. Graham Ford Bill Jamieson AFSM

Graham Ford (Chair) Alan Whelpton AO Ron Rankin AM John Fitzgerald OAM Warren Rennie AM Vanessa Brown Surf Sports Advisory Forum Provides a forum for formal communications between the Sport Standing Commitee and State Centres on surf sports matters. Michael Bate (Chair) Peter Connell Ric Mitchell Craig Burton Leigh Buchan Craig Rogerson Kim Clark Paul Taylor

SLSNSW SLSQ LSV SLSSA SLSWA SLSTAS SLSNT SLSA Contact

Steve Strange Ken Bird OAM Craig Williams Ross Wyeth Chris Giles Don van Keimpema Aimee Freeman Geoffrey Martin David Shields Bert Hunt

Governance: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

National Hall of Fame Panel The Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to the Hall of Fame.

Results Systems Venue Manager, SLSA First Aid/Medical Gear & Equipment Event Trauma Officials Appointments Event Protocol Event Protocol Athletes Representative Boat Commission

Australian Championships Competition & Safety Committee Responsible for all matters relating to the actual conduct of competition. David Thompson (Chair) Rick Wright OAM Sally Fitzsimmons John Brennan Dick Bignold Darren Moore Mark Fisher Graham Bruce

GM Sport, SLSA Director of Sport, SLSA Event Manager, SLSA Championship Referee Deputy Referee Safety & Emergency Services Power Craft Event Logistics

Surf Sports Technical Committee Responsible to the Sport Standing Committee for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and policy formulation when directed. Greg Allum OAM Allan Inwood Steve Strange Paul Schott Paul Taylor

Chair Technical Expert Technical Expert Technical Expert SLSA Contact

Surf Sports Selection Committee Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy. Chris Gately Kevin Neilson TBC Paul Purcell

Co-Chair Co-Chair SLSA Head Coach SLSA Staff Contact

Australian Championships Event Management Committee Responsible for the planning and delivery of the Australian Championships. David Thompson (Chair) Rick Wright OAM Sally Fitzsimmons John Brennan Dick Bignold Darren Moore Mark Fisher Graham Bruce Allison Brennan Zanna Brown Ronald Pears OAM

GM Sport, SLSA Director of Sport, SLSA Event Manager, SLSA Championship Referee Deputy Referee Safety & Emergency Services Power Craft Event Logistics Media Manager, SLSA Partner Programs, SLSA Event Administration

Our Staff Our staff

Workplace relations

We have a dedicated team of paid staff, the majority of who work at Surf House at Rosebery, along with others based in other states. For our organisational structure and staff list see page 75. Staff in state centres and branches report to their own boards and management and are therefore not included in this section.

Our staff operate under an enterprise agreement which covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with non-standard work hours. 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.

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.

Staff turnover 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 providing enhanced office facilities and conducting confidential surveys. The data below suggests these initiatives may be having some positive impacts, with staff turnover in 2010-11 remaining consistent with the improved turnover figure from 2008-09 and 2009-10.

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. Salaries are reviewed and endorsed by the Board-appointed Remuneration Committee.

Table 4: 2010-11 Staff Statistics 2006-07 Executive Managers

Managers

2010-11

100.00%

% Female

0.00%

Staff Turnover

17%

33%

FTE's

Staff Turnover FTE's

91.67%

90.91%

76.92%

60.00%

50.00%

8.33%

9.09%

23.08%

40.00%

50.00%

50%

17%

18%

23%

25%

% Male

33.33%

54.40%

36.00%

34.78%

41.67%

% Female

66.67%

41.60%

56.00%

56.52%

58.33%

42%

72%

40%

36%

39%

Staff Turnover FTE's

% Male

56.67%

65.56%

50.00%

52.27%

% Female

43.33%

34.44%

50.00%

47.73%

43%

50%

33%

34%

33%

Staff Turnover

2009-10

% Male

% Female

Total

2008-09

FTE's

% Male

Operational Staff

2007-08

Environment and sustainability

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

We recognise that some of our activities have a negative impact on the environment and our Ecosurf program outlines various ways in which the entire Surf Life Saving movement is attempting to reduce this.

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 19 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. There has been only one Workcover claim during the year. We have an OH&S Committee which meets as the need arises to discuss and implement recommendations on any OH&S issue.

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Equal opportunity

In addition to this, SLSA acknowledges the potential impacts on its activities and facilities due to extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, extreme storms, beach erosion and potential sea level rise. Events such as these are occurring today, and are expected to increase in the years ahead. In response, SLSA has commissioned a report into the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Impacts of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change on Surf Life Saving Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This report provides SLSA with a roadmap on how to help the organisation adapt to its changing environment. This report has been received and is currently being considered by SLSA.

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 95).

Research Assistant Barbara Brighton

Dr Shauna Sherker PhD

Research Manager

Norm Farmer ESM

GM Strategic Development

Senior Management Group

Anthony Bradstreet

Public Education Coordinator

Bree Corbett

Part Time

Adam Weir

Matt Thompson

Lifesaving Operations Coordinator

Coastal Risk Manager

Coastal Safety Services Manager

Contract Roles

Amy Teale

Training & Education Resource Development Coordinator

Craig Delahoy

Nathan Morton

Development Services Coordinator

Michelle Hunt

Development Project Coordinator

Vanessa Brown

Development Manager

Ana Keffel

Dave Winkle

Yvette Rutherford

IT Support Officer

Charles Harwood

IT Support Officer

Assistant Accountant

TBC

Travis Klerck

ICT Project Coordinator

Accountant

Roger Thompson

Gary Daly

IT Coordinator

Finance Manager

IT Manager

Chris Giles

Peter George AM

Annie Bretherton

GM Executive Services

Receptionist

Teresa vom Bruch

Webstore Accounts Administrator

Rachael Bruce

Retail & Licensing Executive

CEO Brett Williamson OAM

EA to CEO Aimee Freeman

Chief Operating Officer

Training & Education Manager

Surf Life Saving Australia Staff as at 6 October 2011

Melissa Gray

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Tom Parsons

Graphic Designer

Kate Smith

Marketing Manager

Zanna Brown

Partnerships Executive

Guy Britt

Westpac Relationship Manager

Cherie Baldock

Partnerships Manager

Brett Harrod

GM Marketing & Partnerships

Matt Myers

Media and Communications Executive

Allison Brennan

Media & Communications Manager

Siobhan Lapthorne

Coaching & Officiating Development Coordinator

Sam Farrow

Talent Identification Coordinator

Jenna Harrod

High Performance Coordinator

Felicity Colbourne

Sport Operations Manager

Jessica Wethered

Event Assistant

Natasha Nicholas

Event Coordinator

Ken Bird OAM

Venue Manager

Sally Fitzsimmons

Event Operations Manager

Elesha Dougal

Sports Admin Assistant

GM Sports Dave Thompson

Victoria Lewis

Rescue 2012 Event Coordinator

Marnie Lock

Rescue 2012 Event Manager

Governance: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Governance structure of SLS in Australia

SLS Governance Structure

SLSA Board (pg 69)

Executive Management Group (pg 71)

Lifesaving Standing Committee (pg 70)

Development Standing Committee (pg 69)

Sport Standing Committee (pg 70)

Committees (pg 71)

SLS Organisational Structure

SLSA Subsidiaries NRHRS (pg 56) SRHRS (pg 56) Surf Sports Aust

Surf Life Saving Foundation (pg 52)

National Body Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)

Surf Life Saving New South Wales

Surf Life Saving Queensland

Life Saving Victoria

Surf Life Saving Western Australia

Surf Life Saving South Australia

Surf Life Saving Tasmania

Surf Life Saving Northern Territory

(SLSNSW)

(SLSQ)

(LSV)

(SLSWA)

(SLSSA)

(SLST)

(SLSNT)

11 Regional Branches

6 Regional Branches

129 Clubs

59 Clubs

57 Clubs

29 Clubs

18 Clubs

14 Clubs

4 Clubs

Over 158,800 members

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e f i l fo ral Report Financi

Summary Financial Report ....................................... 80 Financial Statements ............................................... 82 Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Declaration .............................................. 89 Independent Auditors Declaration ........................... 90

Summary Financial Report (for the year ended 30 June 2011) The summary financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The financial statements and specific disclosures included in the summary financial report have been derived from the 2011 financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia and its subsidiaries. The summary financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The full financial report and the auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report will be sent to SLSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting members on request, free of charge.

1. Statements of Comprehensive Income

2. Statements of Financial Position

The 2010-11 consolidated surplus was $253,663. This comprised a deficit of $468,266 for lifesaving activities, and a surplus of $721,929 for helicopter services.

The net assets of the consolidated group have remained steady at $28,170,045 (2009-10 $27,916,382) demonstrating the group’s solid financial position. The current ratio (current assets : current liabilities) of the group (1.50) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one.

In 2010-11, consolidated revenue increased to $33,503,853 (2009-10 $29,236,097). Government Grants increased to $7,401,358 (2009-10 $7,259,959), due primarily to an increase in funding from the Australian Sports Commission for High Performance and Participation programs. This was partially offset by the conclusion of the Water Saving Grants program through the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Sponsorship income also increased to $11,719,395 (2009-10 $9,815,325), due primarily to the signing of three new sponsors in Nikon, Woodside and P&N Beverages (Frantelle Water) as well as the extension of the DHL sponsorship to also cover the Naming Rights of the 2011 Australian Championships. Fundraising and Donations also increased to $7,966,017 (2009-10 $6,108,873) due mainly to the revised arrangements with the Surf Life Saving Foundation during 2010-11. SLSF now fundraises on behalf of Surf Life Saving with all proceeds from fundraising provided to SLSA and distributions made to states following a resolution by the Executive Management Group. Expenditure on Lifesaving increased to $10,162,782 (2009-10 $9,491,782) due primarily to increased sponsorship distributions made to the states. Expenditure on Competitions decreased to $4,043,096 (2009-10 5,097,754) due mainly to SLSA’s outsourcing of the running of the Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Series. Expenditure on the administration of lifesaving and competitions increased to $5,257,576 (2009-10 $4,199,213). This included the increased costs due to the scaling up of our retail operations. Finalisation of Phase One and the commencement of Phase Two of the ICT project also saw an increase in expenditure on that project to $2,108,043 (2009-10 $1,622,560). The changes to the SLSF Fundraising Distributions process noted previously, also saw an additional income and expenditure of $1,800,000 in 2010-11.

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Discussion and analysis of the summary financial accounts

Property, plant and equipment increased by $2,268,074 with SLSA finalizing its refurbishment of the new headquarters building at Rosebery in Sydney and SRHRS finalizing a major overhaul of its helicopter fleet. Cash decreased by $62,645 and financial assets decreased by $2,515,959. Over the twelve month period, total group assets decreased by $31,558 while group liabilities decreased by $285,221. The resulting increase in group equity was $253,663 representing the surplus for the year. The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities : total equity) of 0.35 (2009-10 0.37) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to leveraging the business.

3. Statements of Cash Flows For the consolidated group, cash decreased by $62,645. Net cash inflow from operating activities was $1,392,325 (2009-10 $895,907). Net cash outflow from investment activities was $1,454,970 (2009-10 $3,181,749) which comprised payments of $4,396,401 for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $2,691,187 from the sale of investments and proceeds of $250,244 from the sale of property, plant and equipment.

Summary Statements of Comprehensive Income (For the year ended 30 June 2011) Consolidated Entity Note

2011 $

2010 $

Revenue from continuing operations

33,503,853

29,236,097

24,086,874

19,491,793

Other expenses

(33,250,190)

(29,109,295)

(24,557,733)

(19,429,638)

253,663

126,802

(470,859)

62,155

Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense

Profit from continuing operations

253,663

126,802

(470,859)

62,155

Profit for the year

253,663

126,802

(470,859)

62,155

253,663

126,802

(470,859)

62,155

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year See note 13 for details regarding the restatement of 2010 comparatives.

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

2010 $

Parent Entity

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Summary Statements of Financial Position (As at 30 June 2011) Consolidated Entity Note

Parent Entity

2011 $

2010 $

2011 $

2010 $

9,495,698

9,558,343

3,359,099

4,818,293

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables

2,458,481

2,386,955

1,700,470

1,889,561

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

481,224

2,997,183

2,551,441

Inventories Total current assets

1,094,208

886,762

672,277

203,531

13,529,611

15,829,243

5,731,846

9,462,826

Non current assets Other financial assets

200,104

Property, plant and equipment

24,632,078

22,364,004

7,975,469

5,829,425

Total non current assets

24,632,078

22,364,004

8,175,573

6,029,529

Total assets

38,161,689

38,193,247

13,907,419

15,492,355

8,192,892

7,418,652

6,472,437

6,412,777

Current liabilities Trade and other payables

Provisions

Total current liabilities

800,688

629,502

328,193

280,023

8,993,580

8,048,154

6,800,630

6,692,800

Non current liabilities Trade and other payables

903,187

2,145,500

914,792

2,145,500

Provisions

51,442

39,776

17,577

8,776

954,629

2,185,276

932,369

2,154,276

9,948,209

10,233,430

7,732,999

8,847,076

28,213,480

27,959,817

6,174,420

6,645,279

25,782,237

25,663,392

3,743,177

4,348,854

Total non current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Retained earnings Special funds

2,431,243

2,296,425

2,431,243

2,296,425

Total equity

28,213,480

27,959,817

6,174,420

6,645,279

See note 13 for details regarding the restatement of 2010 comparatives. The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Summary Statements of Changes in Equity (For the year ended 30 June 2011) Consolidated Entity

Balance at 1 July 2009 Adjustment due to restatement of prior year comparatives Restated total equity balance at the end of the financial year Total comprehensive income for the year Amounts transferred to special funds Amounts transferred from special funds Balance at 30 June 2010 Total comprehensive income for the year Amounts transferred to special funds Amounts transferred from special funds Balance at 30 June 2011

Retained Earnings $

Special Funds $

Other Reserves $

Total Equity $

Retained Earnings $

Special Funds $

Total Equity $

21,377,323

2,112,257

32,783

23,522,363

4,470,867

2,112,257

6,583,124

4,343,435

25,720,758

2,112,257

32,783

27,865,798

4,470,867

2,112,257

6,583,124

126,802

(32,783)

94,019

62,155

(186,368)

186,368

(186,368)

186,368

2,200

(2,200)

2,200

(2,200)

25,663,392

2,296,425

27,959,817

4,348,854

2,296,425

6,645,279

253,663

(470,859)

(139,746)

139,746

(139,746)

139,746

4,928

(4,928)

4,928

(4,928)

25,782,237

2,431,243

28,213,480

3,743,177

2,431,243

6,174,420

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

Parent Entity

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Summary Statements of Cash Flows (For the year ended 30 June 2011) Consolidated Entity

Parent Entity

2011 $

2010 $

2011 $

2010 $

35,056,904

30,723,782

24,386,382

20,297,469

(34,106,104)

(30,230,381)

(26,193,511)

(21,616,231)

441,525

402,506

204,654

234,450

1,392,325

895,907

(1,602,475)

(1,084,312)

2,691,187

3,050,512

2,691,187

387,000

(4,396,401)

(6,347,211)

(2,585,914)

(3,999,831)

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST) Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) Interest received Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Payments for property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

250,244

114,950

26,403

11,759

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities

(1,454,970)

(3,181,749)

131,676

(3,601,072)

Loans to/from subsidiaries

11,605

(36,041)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities

11,605

(36,041)

Cash flows from financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(62,645)

(2,285,842)

(1,459,194)

(4,721,425)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

9,558,343

11,844,185

4,818,293

9,539,718

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

9,495,698

9,558,343

3,359,099

4,818,293

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

Notes to and forming part of the Summary Financial Statements (For the year ended 30 June 2011) 1.

Basis of Preparation The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011 is available to SLSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting members on request from Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars which is the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functional and presentational currency. The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the summary financial statements are derived from and are consistent with the full financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The summary financial statements cannot be expected to provide a detailed understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied to Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries and are consistent with those of the financial year in their entirety. Consolidated Entity

2011 $

2010 $

7,401,358

7,259,959

7,401,358

7,259,959

11,719,395

9,815,325

9,584,245

7,015,162

Fundraising and donations

7,966,017

6,108,873

3,647,174

1,851,352

Contract revenue

2,063,092

1,945,367

Other revenue

1,790,859

1,320,913

1,449,206

1,027,766

436,828

405,265

204,654

234,450

Sponsorship

Interest Sale of goods

1,102,014

1,015,215

1,102,014

1,015,215

Gains on financial assets through profit or loss

175,228

257,872

139,746

186,368

Hire of helicopter

290,585

127,569

Royalty and trademark revenue

149,379

255,604

149,379

255,605

Club payment for subsidised rescue equipment

50,959

309,287

50,959

309,287

358,139

414,848

358,139

336,629

33,503,853

29,236,097

24,086,874

19,491,793

10,162,782

9,491,782

10,162,782 9,499,282

Competitions

4,043,096

5,097,754

4,050,443 3,345,205

Administration of lifesaving and competitions

5,257,576

4,199,213

5,247,777 4,187,680

Information and communication technology project development

2,108,043

1,622,560

2,108,043 1,622,560

Cost of sales

1,139,358

570,377

Fundraising distribution to States

1,800,000

Competition entry fees

Expenses Lifesaving

1,139,358 570,377

Helicopter administration and finance

1,182,710

901,130

Helicopter operations

5,746,825

5,453,698

Helicopter fundraising

1,837,164

1,767,023

Foreign exchange loss

14,812

2,465

(42,176)

3,293

49,330

33,250,190

29,109,295

Net loss (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment Forgiveness of loan to subsidiary

2010 $

Revenue from Continuing Operations Government grants

Parent Entity

2011 $

204,534

24,557,733 19,429,638

2011 $

2010 $

Trade receivables

1,845,555

1,663,656

1,465,599

1,467,667

Other receivables

612,926

723,299

234,871

421,894

2,458,481

2,386,955

1,700,470

1,889,561

481,224

2,997,183

2,551,441

481,224

2,997,183

2,551,441

200,104

Trade payables

1,873,095

1,743,120

1,477,515

1,382,242

Other payables

644,781

420,875

517,513

178,383

4,676,010

3,916,472

3,478,403

3,513,967

999,006

1,338,185

999,006

1,338,185

8,192,892

7,418,652

6,472,437

6,412,777

11,605

Income in advance

483,000

2,145,500

483,000

2,145,500

Public liability claims pool (see below)

420,187

903,187

2,145,500

914,792

2,145,500

Trade and other receivables

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Other financial assets (non current) Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 11)

Parent Entity

2010 $

Investments in managed funds at fair value

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Consolidated Entity 2011 $

Trade and other payables Current

Income in advance Public liability claims pool (see below) Non Current Other payables

The public liability claims pool is administered by the parent entity on behalf of the parent entity and all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of Surf Life Saving Australia’s entities covered by the parent entity’s public liability insurance. Current estimates on the liability of this fund during 2011-12, show a maximum potential liability of $999,006. This amount makes up the current liability portion shown above.

Provisions Current Employee entitlements

800,688

629,502

328,193

280,023

Non Current Employee entitlements Aggregate employee entitlements

51,442

39,776

17,577

8,776

852,130

669,278

345,770

288,799

Contingencies The parent entity manages a public liability claims pool on behalf of the parent entity and all Surf Life Saving Australia’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. The parent entity has arranged a bank guarantee for $40,920 (2010: $40,920) for the purpose of a security deposit for building development at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW. In March 2011, the parent entity received a shipment of clothing from ISC valued at $146,423. This clothing was consigned to Velocity Brand Management (VBM), Surf Life Saving Australia’s Trademark Licensing agent. Payment for these goods is required by 28 February 2012. The parent entity will be liable to pay for any remaining products that are not sold by VBM prior to this time.

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (For the year ended 30 June 2011) 10.

Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 2011 the number of members was 158,806 (2010: 153,626). Percent of shares held

11.

Country of Incorporation

2011 %

2010 %

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.

12.

Financial Risk Management The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant interest rate risk. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publically traded derivatives and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period.

13.

Restatement of prior year comparatives During August 2005, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (SRSLSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent entity, entered into an agreement with Landcom whereby Landcom built a helicopter base for emergency aerial evacuation, retrieval and rescue. The Cape Banks Rescue Helicopter Service (R1013109) Reserve Trust was appointed as trustee of Reserve No. 1013109 (The Reserve) on the 2nd February 2007 under Section 92(1) of the Crown Lands Act (1989). SRSLSA was subsequently appointed as the corporation to manage the affairs of the Reserve Trust under Section 95 of the Act and is defined as the Trustee. In 2010, the Directors commissioned an independent valuation to be undertaken for the leasehold improvements on the property on a depreciated replacement cost basis. These leasehold improvements were valued on 30 June 2010 at $4,300,000. The Directors have determined to incorporate this asset on the balance sheet and depreciate it accordingly, over 99 years. This asset was recognised on the balance sheet at 1 July 2009. The adjustment has been made as a reliable valuation was formed in 2010. The aggregate effect to the consolidated entity of the above is as follows: 2010 Statement of comprehensive income

Previously Stated

Adjustment

Restated

170,237

(43,434)

126,803

Property, plant and equipment

18,064,004

4,300,000

22,364,004

Net assets

23,659,817

4,300,000

27,959,817

Opening retained earnings

21,363,392

4,300,000

25,663,392

Total equity

23,659,817

4,300,000

27,959,817

Profit before income tax Statement of financial position

14.

Events occurring after the reporting period There has not arisen in the interval since 30 June 2011 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.

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Directors' Declaration (For the year ended 30 June 2011)

The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare that: 1.

The summary financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The financial statements and specific disclosures include in the summarised financial report have been derived from the full financial report.

The summary financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the Company and consolidated entity as the full financial report, which is available to voting members on request.

In the Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

Graham Ford Director

Michael Crismale Director

Sydney, 7 October 2011

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE MEMBERS OF SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA LIMITED Report on the Summary Financial Statements The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprises the summary statements of financial position as at 30 June 2011, the summary statements of comprehensive income, summary statements of changes in equity and summary statements of cash flows for the year then ended, related notes, are derived from the audited financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (the company) and the consolidated entity for the year ended 30 June 2011. The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on that financial report in our report dated 7 October 2011. The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial report of Surf Life Saving Limited and the consolidated entity. Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial report on the basis described in Note 1. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Auditing Standard ASA 810 Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements. Opinion In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the consolidated entity for the year ended 30 June 2011 are consistent, in all material respects, with that audited financial report, on the basis described in Note 1.

Tel: 61 2 9251 4100 | Fax: 61 2 9240 9821 | www.pkf.com.au PKF | ABN 83 236 985 726 Level 10, 1 Margaret Street | Sydney | New South Wales 2000 | Australia 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.

Financial Report: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

For a better understanding of the scope of the audit, this auditors' report should be read in conjunction with our audit report on the financial report.

PKF

Paul Bull Partner Sydney, 7 October 2011

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Surf Life Saving in Australia ....................................... 94 SLSA Hall of Fame..................................................... 97 Life Members .......................................................... 98 New Life Members ................................................ 100

Sur f 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: • A sense of responsibility and purpose. • A healthy lifestyle. • Positive social relationships. • A sense of pride. 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.

Who can join SLSA? 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. 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.

5.4

Proficiency & Patrol HR Requirements - Comp Eligibility

5.5

Selection Policy

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.

5.5b Australian Life Saving Team Selection Policy

How do we protect our members?

6.2

By joining an affiliated surf life saving club, an individual also joins SLSA. Membership of SLSA provides access to comprehensive, nationally-accredited 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.

6.23 Illicit Drugs in Sport

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: 1.1

Water Safety

1.10 Shark Safety 1.11 Crocodile Safety 1.14 Sharps Policy 1.15 Peer Group Support 1.16 Tsunami Policy 1.2

Use of SLSA Equipment

1.3

Body Retrieval

1.4

Off-Duty Ambulance Officers on SLSA Rescue Craft

1.5

Patrol Uniforms

1.6

New & Modified Equipment

1.9

Training Officer Assessor Facilitator

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

3.12 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

5.6

Design and Manufacture of Surf Craft

5.7

Design and Manufacture of Surf Boats

5.8

Competition Sponsorship

5.9

Masters Competition

6.1

Intellectual Property

Awards and Honours: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

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

6.11 EcoSurf 6.15 Youth Policy 6.16 Dealing with Police Investigations 6.17 Coronial Inquests Policy 6.18 SLSA Photography Policy Privacy

6.24 Competitive Rights and Transfers 6.25 Non-Political and Non-Sectarian 6.26 Visits and Tours 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

These policies are integral to SLSA’s governance and risk management procedures. SLSA provides 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 EMG 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 EMG and the Public Liability Claims Committee in close liaison with our insurance broker, Jardine Lloyd Thompson. As the details are commercial-in-confidence, they are not recorded here, however current and anticipated claims are manageable under current fund levels.

5.10 Transgender/Transsexual Athlete 5.2

Anti-Doping Policy

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. SLSA has embarked on a number of initiatives with the intention of enhancing organisational sustainability. These include: • Impact of Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change on Surf Life Saving Services: SLSA is taking action to better understand the impacts of climate change on SLS activities, in particular the effects of erosion, extreme wave events and storm surges. Changes in government policy and regulations have also been looked at which can impact whether a club can rebuild, refurbish, build coastal protection structures or move back from the coast. SLSA engaged consultants Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd (CZM) from Western Australia to assist in better understanding the impacts; and importantly to work with SLS to develop a Climate Change Adaptation Road Map containing recommendations for action. The recommendations, delivered in May 2011, will be prioritised and follow a phased-delivery-approach, ensuring that manageable actions are outlined in each phase.

• 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 SLS 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 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.

Awards and Honours: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

SLSA 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 Board for final approval. There were no Hall of Fame inductees in 2010-11.

Surf Lifesaving

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 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

SLSA Life Members Recognising Distinguished Service 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 262 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 * 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 * Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly BEM, JE * Switzer OAM, JR * Vaughan OAM, JK * Claybourn OAM, MC * Klingner OAM, MJ

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 SC, RP Purcell OAM, NR Worth OAM, WJ * Collins, KJ Lyons, GR Allum OAM, GA Jaggard OAM, EK Gaynor OAM, WE Clark, DE Griffiths, JA

Awards and Honours: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

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 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 Reeves OAM, JA * Marshall OAM, WG

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 Burling OAM, J Lytham R White, C

New Life Members

Jean Burling OAM

Richard Lytham

Jean has been involved in Surf Life Saving at all levels since joining Cottesloe Ladies Surf Club in 1957. Now a member of Cottesloe SLSC, Jean has made significant contributions at club, state, national and international level, personally instructing and training hundreds of people in water safety, rescues, resuscitation and first aid. A focus of Jean’s involvement with SLSWA has been in youth development.

Richard Lytham joined Collaroy SLSC in 1984 and has remained a member of the Sydney Northern Beaches club since. A relative late starter in Surf Life Saving at the age of 38, Richie joined the club committee in 1985, served on the Club Executive Committee for eleven years and as President for three years.

Jean has volunteered her time as a competition official for over 25 years. In her current role as announcers’ co-ordinator for SLSWA and SLSA, her enthusiasm and organisation has seen new officials become involved with the commentary team, particularly younger members.

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His contribution to the Collaroy SLSC earned him distinguished service membership in the 1986-87 season and Life Membership in the 2007-08 season. Richie is also a Life Member of the Sydney Northern Beaches Branch and Surf Life Saving New South Wales. His leadership was the catalyst for the expansion and construction of club storage facilities and members’ premises, and the setting up of the inaugural NSW Masters Carnival at Collaroy - now called the East Coast Masters.

Awards and Honours: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

Vale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Life Members Con Asmussen MBE Ron Howells OAM Peter Newman John Barlow

Australian Honours Robert Mackenzie AM

SLS SA

Kevin Martin OAM

North Curl Curl SLSC

Florence (Flo) Payne OAM

Mackay SLSC

David Macintosh AM

Collaroy Beach SLSC

Allan Michael Smith OAM

Bunbury SLSC

Noel Berlowitz OAM

SLS NSW

James Dryden OAM

Thirroul SLSC

Ivan Johnson OAM

Ulladulla SLSC

William Worth OAM*

North Narrabeen SLSC

Colin White Colin joined the Surf Life Saving movement in 1953 as a member of the City of Perth SLSC, before joining Trigg Island in 1955. After nine years in Western Australia, Col transferred to his current club, Queenscliff, NSW.

* SLSA Life Member.

From an early age Col proved himself to be an outstanding surf lifesaver, receiving a Bravery Award in 1957. Col held positions of significance at Queenscliff SLSC including a three-year term as club president, eight years as deputy president and two years as club captain. Col received distinguished service from Queenscliff SLSC in 1986, Queenscliff Life Membership in 1989 and Sydney Northern Beaches Life Membership in 1991. Col has influenced generations of young people in the ideals of community service and Surf Life Saving, many of whom are still active within the club and readily acknowledge the debt they owe to him. Colâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement and service to the Sydney Northern Beaches Branch has seen him perform many varied duties in the areas of officiating, coaching, examining and representation. Col was awarded Branch Examiner of the Year in 1998-99 and Branch Coach of the Year in 2001-02.

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Rescue 2010 .............................................................................. 2010 Coolangatta Gold............................................................... Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup ................................ 2011 National Interstate Championships ................................... DHL 2011 International Surf Rescue Challenge ........................... DHL 2011 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships ................. DHL 2011 Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championship......

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Sport Results Rescue 2010 - Lifesaving World Championships Alexandria, Egypt, 2-17 October 2010 Overall Pointscore

Australian Surf Life Saving Team

Australia

800

Daniel Short

Pool Coach

Maroochydore

QLD

New Zealand

776

Brett Dowker

Ocean Coach

Currumbin

QLD

Germany

534

Jeannie Baxter-Reid

Team Manager

Italy

516

Wade Sinclair

Sport Science

Picnic Bay

QLD

South Africa

482

Erin Braund

Physio

Avoca Beach

NSW

France

468

Shannon Eckstein

Captain

Northcliffe

QLD

Netherlands

311

Chris Allum

Cronulla

NSW

Japan

298

Andrew Bowden

Bronte

NSW

Spain

293

Downie Langthorne

Bulli

NSW

USA

245

Thomas Nolan

North Cottesloe

Mitchell Parkes

Elouera

NSW

Stephanie Ballantine

Surfers Paradise

QLD

Miranda Bell

Maroochydore

QLD

Naomi Flood

Manly

NSW

QLD

Australian Medallists Event

First

Second

Third

Men’s SERC

Australia

Japan

South Africa

Women’s 4x50m Obstacle Relay

New Zealand

Australia/Italy

Men’s 100m Manikin Tow

Marcel Hassemeier (Ger)

Rafael Tamaral (Spain)

Mitchell Parkes (Aus)

Men’s Line Throw

Switzerland

Netherlands

Australia

Women's Beach Sprint

Chelsea Maples (NZ)

Laura Shorter (Aus)

Mandi Maritz (SAF)

Men's Beach Sprint

Ryle De Morny (SAF)

Thomas Nolan (Aus)

James Edwards (GB)

Women's Surf Race

Ayla Dunlop-Barrett (NZ)

Kristyl Smith (Aus)

Wen Chun Chen (TPE)

Men's Surf Race

Shannon Eckstein

Luke Nisbet (SAF)

Andrew McMillan (NZ)

Women's Board Race

Kristyl Smith

Flora Manciet (Fra)

Naomi Flood (Aus)

Men's Board Race

Daniel Moodie (NZ)

Jasper Mocke (SAF)

Chris Allum (Aus)

Women's Ski Race

Naomi Flood (Aus)

Kristyl Smith (Aus)

Flora Manciet (Fra)

Men's Ski Race

Shannon Eckstein (Aus)

Jasper Mocke (SAF)

Dan Humble (NZ)

Oceanwoman

Kristyl Smith (Aus)

Naomi Flood (Aus)

Nikki Cox (NZ)

Oceanman

Shannon Eckstein (Aus)

Daniel Moodie (NZ)

Luke Nisbet (SAF)

Oceanwoman Relay

Australia

New Zealand

France

Oceanman Relay

New Zealand

Australia

South Africa

Women's Board Rescue

France

Australia

Japan

Men's Board Rescue

Australia

USA

Great Britain

Women's Rescue Tube Rescue

Australia

New Zealand

USA

Men's Rescue Tube Rescue

New Zealand

France

Australia

Pool Events

Ocean Events

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Category

First

Open Men

Caine Eckstein

Second

Sport Results: SLSA Annual Report 2010-11

2010 Coolangatta Gold Gold Coast, Queensland, Sunday 7 November 2010 Third

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