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Surf Life Saving. Australia’s Can do charity. 2008-09 has been a year of significance. It is a year that has seen Australia’s greatest volunteering movement reflect on why it is so valued, so loved and is so iconic. There is no disputing we have achieved much yet we firmly believe and aspire to achieving much more. We aspire to a movement that is more valued, more loved and more iconic. So it has been a year of questioning and reflection, of research and consultation. And we have found the answer. The answer doesn’t lie in our past, present or future acts or endeavours. Rather, it lies in our collective attitude. For our success has been due to a shared attitude. An attitude that is optimistic at every turn, eternally vigilant and forever serving Australia. It is an attitude that can be summed up in two words. ‘Can do’. These two words began our movement. And today, when Australians are turning to us for greater leadership, we will only thrive by holding true to this attitude. That is why we are Australia’s can do charity. Our track record speaks for it. 2008-09 is evidence of it. And the aspirations we have for our future will be testament to it. That is why this annual report’s cover is dedicated to this shared attitude, to these two words. And it is why the contents of this annual report talk to what we can do as a movement. It is something you we will see and hear more about in the year ahead. For when we say can do, there is truly nothing we can’t do. Thank you.
Contents Section 01 – Overview of our highlights and achievements
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Section 02 – Review of operations
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Section 03 – Review of how we are governed and managed
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Section 04 – Financial statements
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Section 05 – Surf Life Saving in Australia
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Section 06 – Sports results
101
Section 07 – Statistical review
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Section 08 – Conclusion and glossary
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01 Can celebrate. Overview of our highlights and achievements
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Highlights of 2008-09
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Snapshot of Surf Life Saving Australia
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Who we are
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Key dates 2008-09
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How we met our targets – an overview
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Highlights.
Can achieve.
Our key drivers are
Table 01: Snapshot of Surf Life Saving Australia
• Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities.
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd(1)
2002-03
2007-08
2008-09
% change
• Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research.
Revenue - sponsorship & government grants ($,000)
6,694
16,919
18,308
8%
• Building smart, effective ICT systems.
Revenue - total consolidated entity ($,000)
15,180
27,325
27,691
1%
Expenditure - total consolidated entity
13,567
25,150
27,561
9%
FTE employees - economic entity (i.e. including helicopter rescue service)
n/a
66
74
12%
FTE employees - parent entity (i.e.SLSA)
18
36
38
6%
2002-03
2007-08
2008-09
• Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. • I mproving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and programs. Key successes in 2008-09
Surf Life Saving in Australia Membership
• W e used an evidence-based approach to extending lifesaving services into notorious drowning “black spots” (see page 22).
Number of male members
63,220
79,245
85,004
7%
Number of female members
43,750
60,947
65,314
7%
• We began a major overhaul of the organisation’s core ICT systems (page 15).
Total membership
106,970
140,192
150,318
7%
• We maintained revenue streams in the face of the global financial crisis (page 16).
Patrolling members
32,509
39,994
43,090
8%
Number of junior members (Nippers)
39,617
52,313
56,338
8%
282
306
306
n/a
88
94
• W e consolidated the future of ‘the Aussies’ with long-term venue arrangements (page 16). • We maintained our world #1 ranking in lifesaving sports (page 28).
Number of surf life saving clubs Lifesaving Coastal drowning deaths(2)
7%
• W e increased TV ratings for nib Coolangatta Gold, Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series and Surf Patrol (page 30).
Rescues performed by surf lifesavers
9,448
12,541
10,621
-15%
Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards(3)
1,936
1,101
2,564
133%
• We implemented key new qualifications within the Public Safety Training Package at a Certificate III level (page 23).
First aid administered by surf lifesavers
16,776
21,407
21,844
2%
First aid administered by ALS lifeguards(3)
7,126
5,696
12,772
124%
• W e released the Junior Development Resource to nurture tomorrow’s surf lifesavers (page 32).
Preventative actions undertaken by surf lifesavers
164,762
235,612
208,865
-11%
Preventative actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards(3)
193,258
211,317
454,090
115%
Education
Our priorities for 2009-10
Total SLSA awards
53,998
94,717
100,401
6%
• Launch new public education campaigns.
% of junior members receiving SLSA awards
n/a
46%
65%
19%
• Implement SLSA’s new research agenda.
Total qualifications(4)
150
6,448
9,614
49%
Number of Cert II (Public Safety) qualifications issued (formerly Bronze Medallion)
n/a
6,387
9,479
48%
Total units of competency
136
79,973
120,104
50%
• Develop e-Learning and e-Commerce strategies. • Roll-out first stages of our new ICT platforms.
Sport
• S uccessfully relocate “the Aussies” to the Gold Coast and build the brand of all sport events.
Number of competitors at Australian Surf Life Saving and Masters Championships
7,169
5,732
5,563
-3%
Number of competitors at Coolangatta Gold
n/a
338
407
20%
• Roll-out new, national online platforms.
Number of competitors at Australian IRB Championships
n/a
517
576
11%
Number of competitors at Australian Pool Rescue Championships
n/a
176
146
-17%
• Align national and state recognition processes and awards. • Implement the findings of the organisational effectiveness review. • Relocate SLSA’s office facilities.
National High Performance Squad nominations
n/a
74
115
55%
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships – TV ratings(5)
n/a
191,500
260,000
36%
n/a
159,000
378,000
138%
Number of accredited officials
1,798
2,065
2,718
32%
Number of accredited coaches
858
1,141
1,884
65%
n/a
14,109
16,066
14%
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series – TV ratings(5)
Community Number of Guardian of the Surf (regular donors)
(1) Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue services (2) Source: National Coastal Safety Report (3) Refers to services provided by Australian Lifeguard Services
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(4) Q ualifications and Units of Competency are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) (5) TV ratings – five city metro averages
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Who we are. Surf Life Saving Australia Our profile
Income
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s major water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. We are the largest volunteer organisation of our kind in the country. Our core activities are:
We rely on community support, our corporate partners and the Australian Government to fund the majority of our activities (see page 36). This income is supplemented with royalties derived from trademark licensing (that is, organisations pay us for the use of our intellectual property, principally the red and yellow cap, flags and patrol uniforms). A small amount is also received from fees for competitions, conferences and the like. To support their lifesaving activities our state centres (which also report separately) are engaged in commercial activities such as education, training and the provision of contract lifeguard services to local government and other land managers.
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Coastal safety and lifesaving (see page 22). Fitness and sport (see page 28). Member and organisational development (see page 32).
Our history Australia’s first volunteer surf life saving clubs appeared on Sydney’s ocean beaches in 1907. By-laws which had banned bathing in daylight hours since the 1830s were gradually repealed between 1902 and 1905, in response to the increasing popularity of surf-bathing, and a growing conviction that bathing in appropriate clothing was not an immoral act. The impact these changes had on local beach culture was dramatic: beachgoers entered the surf in rapidly escalating numbers. The surf was new to most surf-bathers and many could not swim, so with its increasing popularity came more drowning and consequent attempts at rescue. By the summer of 1906-07, the population of Sydney was obsessed with the question of the safety of the surf. It was in this environment that surf life saving clubs first emerged, their regular patrols a welcome relief to local authorities and nervous bathers alike. On 18 October 1907, representatives from these clubs, together with members of other interested groups, met to form the Surf Bathing Association of New South Wales, the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia. Our vision To provide great beach experiences. Our mission To provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia. Our driving forces To save lives in the water. To promote a healthy, inclusive, clean, family lifestyle. How we fulfil our mission Our total membership of more than 150,000 is spread across 306 affiliated surf life saving clubs (see page 145), as well as more than 50 “support operations” – (motorised units of RWCs, RIBs, JRBs and ORBs – see glossary, page 149). Of our 150,000 members, around 43,000 actively patrol our beaches and 56,000 are “nippers” (junior surf lifesavers aged from 5 to 13). The majority of our services are provided by surf lifesavers who complete surf patrols in their own time – usually a half-day patrol every three to four weeks during the surf swimming season. We also operate the country’s largest lifeguard service, contracting to local government and other coastal land managers. In 2008-09 our volunteer patrol members were involved in 10,600 rescues, while our paid lifeguards rescued 2,500 more. Our stakeholders
Fundraising We are a charity and the Surf Life Saving Foundation (which reports separately) actively conducts fundraising around Australia on behalf of SLSA and our state centres (see page 36 for details). In 2007 the Surf Life Saving Rescue Trust Fund (SRTF) was established for perpetuity funding to ‘provide a more assured and ongoing source of income to the organisation for future program and resourcing needs.’ The Foundation is the trustee of the SRFT, which is currently managed by Perpetual. Additionally, from time to time SLSA benefits from unsolicited bequests and donations. Certain of our subsidiary companies do conduct community fundraising appeals and the details of all of these activities, including costs, are listed in our financial statements. Surf life saving clubs also conduct their own fundraising activities. 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 in which it is registered. SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). Our strategies The focus of our strategic management plan is to develop the capacity and capability of the surf lifesaving movement to deliver quality services to meet the growing needs of beach visitors and our members. There are six strategic priorities which we pursue to achieve our mission: • • • • • •
Preventing deaths and injuries in the water. Delivering our peak body responsibilities. Leading a strong, viable national organisation. Building frontline capacity and capability. Contributing to a healthy nation. Supporting SLSA’s core objectives via enjoyable and entertaining surf sports.
Achievements in each of these areas are outlined in the following pages. About this report This is the annual report of SLSA Ltd. The surf lifesaving movement is made up of almost 450 separate legal entities, ranging from state centres, clubs, branches and support operations. The financial accounts of these entities, whose relationship with SLSA Ltd is further described on page 43, 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 at Somerton SLSC, Glenelg, Adelaide at 4pm on 23 October 2009. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.
It is estimated there are more than 55 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 (see page 21).
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Key dates. How we are meeting our targets
2008 4 – 6 July 2008
BOD* meeting, Bondi
22 – 23 September
BOM meeting, Canberra
4 – 5 July
BOSS meeting, Bondi
25 September
AC teleconference
5 – 6 July
BOLS meeting, Bondi
10 October
ACE meeting, Sydney
16 – 20 July
I LS meetings and assembly, Berlin
19 October
nib Coolangatta Gold
24 October
SLSA AGM, Bondi
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 in the following pages. We have distilled the various strategies into five key drivers, which, if achieved, will meet many of the goals outlined in our strategic plan.
21 July – 2 August
Rescue 2008, Germany
7 August
SRHRS meeting, Sydney
25 – 26 October AC meeting, Cape Banks and Bondi
13 – 14 August
SLSA BOM meeting, Sydney
28 October
NRHRS meeting, Lismore
• Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities.
• Growing sustainable and diversified revenues.
19 August
NRHRS AGM, Lismore
14 November
FACC meeting SRHRS meeting
• Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research.
30 – 31 August
AC meeting, Sydney
15 – 16 November
BOD meeting, Melbourne
• Building smart, effective ICT systems.
• I mproving alignment, integration and delivery of ‘owning the beach’ strategies and program.
5 September
SRHRS fundraiser, Sydney
20 – 21 November
SLSA staff retreat
26 – 27 November
BOM meeting, Sydney
9 December
NRHRS meeting, Lismore
12 – 13 September Surf Sports Conference, Surfers Paradise 16 September
FACC meeting, Sydney
Our key drivers are:
The table below provides a “bird’s eye” view of our progress. Table 02 – our key drivers Our key drivers
2009
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Our targets for 2009-10
Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities
17 & 18 January
KNG Rounds 1 and 2, Kurrawa
29 January – 4 February
19 March SLSA Life Members dinner, Cottesloe SLSC
Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research
ILS Board meeting, Germany
7 – 8 February
BOLS meeting, Sydney
20 March SLSA Awards of Excellence, Scarborough
Building smart, effective ICT systems
7 & 8 February
KNG Rounds 3 and 4, Coolum
29 – 31 March International Surf Challenge, South Africa
Growing sustainable and diversified revenues
10 February NRHRS board meeting AC teleconference 17 – 18 February
BOM meeting, Sydney
22 February
KNG Final, Coogee
23 February SRHRS meeting, Sydney FACC meeting, Sydney 10 March
BOM teleconference
11 March
BOLSM teleconference
15 March
AC meeting, Trigg Island SLSC
17 – 22 March 2009 Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, 18 March Interstate Championships, Scarborough
14 April
NRHRS board meeting, Lismore
17 April SRHRS board meeting, Sydney FACC meeting, Sydney 2 – 3 May Australian Pool Rescue Championships, Homebush 18 – 19 May
BOM meeting, Sydney
20 May
BOSS teleconference
29 May
FACC meeting, Sydney
30 – 31 May
AC meeting, Sydney
9 June
NRHRS board meeting, Lismore
18 June
SRHRS board meeting
25 June
AC teleconference
“Owning the beach” strategies and programs
Satisfactorily completed – celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – review
2009-2010 18 October
nib Coolangatta Gold
16 & 17 January 2010
KNG rounds 1 & 2
23 October
SLSA AGM, Adelaide
6 & 7 February
KNG rounds 3 & 4
24 – 25 October
AC meeting, Adelaide
21 February
KNG round 5
6 – 7 November
BOSS meeting
16 – 21 March Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving
13 – 15 November
BOD meeting, Sydney
Championships, Kurrawa
* See glossary for all acronyms
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02 Can learn. Review of operations
13
President and CEO’s review
15
CEO’s scorecard
19
Our stakeholders
21
Overview of Lifesaving achievements
22
Lifesaving scorecard
24
Overview of Sports achievements
28
Sports scorecard
29
Overview of Development achievements
32
Development scorecard
33
Revenue and Reputation scorecard
34
Five year financial trends
35
How we raise funds
36
Subsidiary reports – rescue helicopter services
38
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Can begin. President and CEO’s review Overview
Growing sustainable and diversified revenues
It is with great pleasure we present the 2009 Annual Report of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Ltd, the peak body for Surf Life Saving in Australia. This report details the achievements of SLSA Ltd during 2008-09. It also draws together information and statistics from across the entire Surf Life Saving movement, made up of nearly 450 entities, including 306 clubs, 59 support operations, 55 lifeguard services, 17 branches, and seven state centres. Most of these are separate legal entities and are required to report on their performance elsewhere. However, many of their activities (rescues, training and so on) are reported here to provide a single reference point for the performance of Surf Life Saving in Australia (see pages 123 – 142).
SLSA’s operations are heavily reliant on the generous support of government and corporate partners. As such, a key strategy is to diversify our revenue streams. Progress has been made in this area throughout the year, albeit slowly. Areas of significant progress have been the formation of a steering group of SLSA, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) and state representatives to scope the operations of a truly national fundraising foundation. Work towards this objective will continue in the coming months. Significant work on redefining our retail and licensing programs has also commenced which should provide some dividends in the coming period. We have adopted a financial management strategy to align resources with our strategic priorities and at the same time, encourage even more efficient management of available resources. This strategy sets future targets to match future goals and achieve longer term sustainability.
2008-09 has seen continued growth for SLSA. Membership has continued to grow, with a 7% increase to 150,000. On the beach, clubs and services again performed their services with outstanding success. Surf lifesavers and Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) employees performed 13,185 rescues, 662,955 preventative actions and administered 34,616 cases of first aid.
Improving alignment, integration and delivery of “owning the beach” strategies and programs
SLSA has continued to fulfil its advocacy role, contributing to the plethora of government reviews on matters as diverse as taxation, fundraising, third sector reform, climate change, volunteerism and emergency management. We have also continued our significant contribution to the international fight against drowning, both through the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and directly with several countries.
This year has seen the commencement of two major reviews into SLSA’s brand strategy and also into our organisational effectiveness. While different in scope, both reviews aim to provide better alignment across the organisation through our brand and operations. The reports and outcomes will be presented and implemented throughout 2009-10. Particular focus is being placed on better integration of sport within the Surf Life Saving brand.
Non-financial performance – performance management
Financial performance overview
In May 2007, SLSA adopted a strategic management plan – Saving Lives in the Water (2007 – 11). This plan provides a platform for strategic development and operational delivery under a “unity of purpose” framework for SLSA and states. Performance management against this plan is critical to ensure that resources are being allocated based on priority and need. To assist the Australian Council (AC) and management, a regular reporting cycle has been developed, which allows for the acknowledgement of progress and success and the early identification of areas that require further attention. Following the presentation of the “report card” to the AC in May 2008, a series of ‘key drivers’ were identified. These drivers, when delivered, will have an enabling effect on many of the strategies and tactics identified in the plan. The key drivers are: • • • • •
Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities. Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research. Building smart, effective ICT systems. Growing sustainable and diversified revenues. Improving alignment, integration and delivery of “owning the beach” strategies and programs.
Performance against key drivers Growing lifesaving and emergency services capabilities 2009-10 has seen the adoption of our Total Service Plan (TSP) and the delivery of the first phase of a “blackspot” targeting program. The TSP has provided us with a blueprint for frontline delivery, matching service with needs and focusing on key drowning “blackspots”. With the support of the Australian Government, SLSA has been able to provide additional lifesaving services at many of these blackspots. This has been highly successful in reducing drowning deaths in these areas and we hope to continue this approach in the coming years. While many important initiatives to build capacity have not been achieved due to scarce funds, we remain firmly committed to enhance the capability of lifesaving services around the coast. Enhancing knowledge/intelligence creation via research SLSA has recently embarked on our “research agenda” – a strategy to strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading aquatic safety organisations through the use of evidence-based research. A new phase of the strategy begins in 2009-10 with the employment of a research manager, the formation of an expert committee and partnerships with reputable institutions. Building smart, effective ICT systems Over the past 18 months, SLSA has commissioned a number of reports to identify our future strategies around information and communication technologies (ICT). We received the final report during 2008-09, which identified a range of inefficiencies across our many ICT systems. The report proposed new systems based on a single central operating database. This, coupled with the development of a number of new systems, would establish a strong platform for future growth. We subsequently made a submission for funding to the Australian Government, and were very pleased to receive a commitment in the 2009 Federal Budget. Work will commence on this project in 2009-10 and is expected to take three years. The outcomes of this “whole of enterprise” system will provide more effective systems to allow us to better manage our on- and off-beach business and ease the administrative burden on club volunteers.
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2008-09 has been a difficult year financially for many organisations with the global financial crisis (GFC) plunging much of the world into recession. Despite this, both SLSA Ltd and the group (incorporating our helicopter rescue services), achieved a modest surplus, which has allowed us to maintain a strong balance sheet position. At 30 June 2009, the parent entity, SLSA Ltd had net assets of $6,583,124 with a current ratio of 2.03, well above the industry benchmark of 1.00. This position, developed over a number of years, has given SLSA the flexibility for growth. Consequently, in early August 2009, after extensive financial modelling and independent risk analysis, SLSA signed the contract to purchase a new building at Rosebery in Sydney. This appreciating asset will accommodate the future needs of the national office. Funds for the purchase will be drawn from SLSA’s financial reserves, requiring even greater focus on managing our cash flows moving forward. Community and corporate support During the GFC, many not-for-profit organisations found it difficult to secure and maintain corporate and community support. For example, our long-standing partner Yamaha Motors was forced to abandon contract renegotiations, which were at a very advanced stage. We thank them for their support in the past. Fortunately we were able to quickly reach agreement with Bombardier Recreation Products (BRP – Sea Doo) to fill this gap. We also successfully negotiated the extension of a number of our major partnerships, including DHL, Telstra and Kellogg Australia. We thank all our corporate partners (see page 148) for their support. SLSA and the states contract SLSF to deliver fundraising and major donor programs around Australia. SLSA’s access to funds from this program to date has been through the major gift program set up during the Year of the Surf Lifesaver (see previous annual reports). As a result of the GFC, investment performance on the Surf Life Saving Rescue Trust Fund (SRTF – which holds the funds from this program), has been poor, but there were signs of recovery in the final quarter of 2008-09 (see SLSF Annual Report for full details). SLSA has been successful in applying for some application of earnings from the trust during 2009-10. The current national fundraising review may increase SLSA’s involvement in fundraising in the future. This year has also seen the achievement of financial security for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. The agreement with Queensland Events Corporation (QEC) means “the Aussies” will be held on the Gold Coast at least seven times between 2010 and 2022 (i.e. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020). Other states will be able to bid for the event in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022. This represents a significant enhancement of the value of this great event. Government support The Australian Government has continued to support SLSA’s core business with increased funding throughout the year. During the 2007 election campaign, both major parties committed increased funding for water safety to deliver outcomes of the Australian Water Safety Plan 2008-11. As part of this, SLSA shared a $2 million p/a grant with other lifesaving entities. While this grant was far short of what is required and was requested, it has gone some way to deliver key water safety initiatives, including the blackspot intervention program and targeted water safety campaigns. Nevertheless, we have cut a number of priority projects from our three-year forward estimates due to the shortfall in funds. A key challenge for SLSA in the coming period is to secure funding into the future. As noted previously, in the 2009 Federal Budget, the Government also committed an additional $4.4m to support our ICT strategy. At a time of economic challenges, this additional funding is very welcome.
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Can plan. Environmental performance SLSA, in particular its clubs, patrol and operate on some of Australia’s most pristine and fragile environments and it is therefore essential that we play a role in their protection. We also have broader environmental obligations. Over recent times, we have seen evidence of global warming, which has contributed to several prolonged droughts and water shortages, and more intense storm events. Should the scientific predictions of sea level rise eventuate, the position of our clubs may be at risk, further supporting our imperative to contribute to an agenda that helps reduce global warming. We have begun to roll out an Australian Government water saving program to assist clubs to install rainwater tanks or other water-saving initiatives. This will hopefully reduce water bills for clubs and minimise their reliance on mains water. SLSA has also received an energy efficiency study conducted by Maunsell Australia, which investigated the energy consumption across a range of different sized surf clubs and ways that this may be minimised. The report provides strategies to deliver renewable energy facilities for clubs (solar panels, wind turbines and so on) SLSA will assess how we can respond during 2009-10. Governance performance – Governance policy SLSA is a company limited by guarantee, unlike many state centres and clubs who are incorporated entities. As such, SLSA and our board have a range of different obligations and responsibilities, outlined in the governance policy and directors’ code of conduct. The Australian Council (AC – SLSA’s Board of Directors) has a mix of portfolio directors (Lifesaving, Sports and Development), state directors and is chaired by the SLSA president. While each of these directors may be perceived to have “other interests” (to their states and/or to their portfolio), at all times the AC has made decisions for the benefit of SLSA Ltd, and has demonstratd ongoing accountability for these decisions. Appointments and retirements of directors As noted in last year’s report, Mike Smith, the former SLSWA president, resigned from the Australian Council at the end of the 2007-08 financial year. Mike has been replaced on the AC by Mark Irwin, incoming SLSWA president. Mark, a former president of Scarboro SLSC and a member of the Board of Development since 2006, is a welcome addition to the AC. Organisational effectiveness review Following the adoption of SLSA’s strategic management plan, the AC and Board of Management (BOM) have engaged in a range of discussions about organisational effectiveness, focusing on ensuring the organisation is well-placed to govern and manage itself as effectively as it can in the 21st century. To assist the investigation, SLSA, with the assistance of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), has engaged Barrington Consulting Group to conduct an organisational effectiveness review. Process to date has included: • • • •
A desktop audit of documents, review papers, minutes and so on. An on-line survey with a range of stakeholders. Face-to-face interviews and focus groups with the AC, BOM, operational staff (SLSA and states) and state boards. A “solutions workshop” with the AC and BOM.
The consultants have now concluded their research phase and are developing a draft report for presentation to the AC in October. Government engagement SLSA has continued to enjoy a positive relationship with the Australian Government. As noted earlier, the Government has maintained, and in some areas increased, its financial support of SLSA throughout the year. In addition to this, SLSA has maintained regular contact and communication with a range of parliamentarians from both sides of politics as well as departmental staff. At all times, government representatives demonstrate strong support for SLSA and the work done by our members.
Business risks SLSA is in the business of risk management, whether it be managing the risks in a coastal environment or managing the risks of our members. In addition to these obvious risks, it is essential that SLSA engages in formal and ongoing review and tracking of strategic risks and associated mitigation strategies. As such, a draft risk register was presented to the BOM in May 2009. The board requested that this document be further developed into a risk matrix and risk management strategy by November 2009. International engagement As a foundation member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), our commitment to preventing drowning around the world continued. SLSA members were elected to senior positions on the ILS in July 2008. We were also very pleased when the ILS confirmed Adelaide as the host venue for Rescue 2012 (the World Life Saving Championships). This will not only have a positive impact on lifesaving in South Australia but around the world, as the event is a primary means to encourage transfer of lifesaving skills between nations. Organisational outlook 2008-09 has been positive for SLSA across all major financial and non-financial indicators. These results have been a credit to all involved, particularly in the current economic climate. The challenge for SLSA in the coming year is to maintain these positive growth indicators and continue to work towards our strategic objectives. The major focuses for 2009-10 are to: •
Launch new public education campaigns.
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Implement SLSA’s new research agenda.
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Develop e-Learning and e-Commerce strategies.
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Roll-out first stages of our new ICT platforms.
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Successfully relocate “the Aussies” to the Gold Coast and build the brand of all sport events.
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Roll-out new, national online platforms.
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Align national and state recognition processes and awards.
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Implement the findings of the organisational effectiveness review.
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Relocate SLSA’s office facilities.
Maintaining our financial sustainability will also be a priority. We have the utmost confidence that the organisation is well-placed to continue to meet its strategic and operational obligations into the future. The board and staff are well-equipped to meet the challenges that will face us in the coming year. We look forward to working with all of our stakeholders in achieving our objectives for 2009-10. Conclusion Although this report focuses on the achievements of SLSA Ltd, these are meaningless without the contribution by so many Australians to what is clearly the most effective volunteer-based and professionally managed surf lifesaving organisation in the world. On behalf of all who enjoy the life of the beach in Australia, we thank those who have continued our great tradition of vigilance and service during 2008-09. Brett Williamson OAM
Ron Rankin AM
Chief Executive Officer
President
A major area of political engagement throughout the last 12 months has been the continued bid to have formal legislative protection for SLSA’s trademarks and “brand”. The Government has recently released procedures and protocols for the consideration of special “indicia protection” legislation for organisations. SLSA was the first organisation to have its application considered under this new arrangement. The application is under consideration and we eagerly await any recommendations. The other major impact upon SLSA in recent times has been the range of government reviews taking place over the last 18 months. As noted previously, many are general reviews with far-reaching application such as the Henry Review into taxation. Others are specifically focused on SLSA’s business area, such as the Productivity Commission’s review into the value of the not-for-profit sector. While contributing to each of these reviews is resource intensive, it is important we contribute to policy that could potentially affect operations in the future.
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Can astonish. How we met our objectives – an overview of our achievements in 2008-09 Our performance against the targets identified in our strategic management plan is reported here and on following pages.
Our scorecard – CEO and Executive Services 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
Effective and efficient management 07-08 rating
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Quality management support systems.
Implementation of national ICT roadmap.
Funding for ICT road map obtained and delivery phase under way.
Organisational effectiveness review will focus better alignment.
Support and develop talented, motivated staff.
Implementation of training and professional development plans.
Improvement in staff retention. Staff survey recommendations continue to be progressed.
Implementation of HR systems and strategies for SLSA.
Continuous improvement of systems.
Increased use of e-technology.
Delivery phase for national ICT system commenced.
Roll-out of Phases 1 & 2 of ICT upgrade.
Excellent “customer” service.
Improved customer feedback mechanisms in place.
Surveys to assist reviews.
Implementation of findings of reviews.
Tactic
Proactively develop and maintain world-leading, best practice standards Tactic
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Engage with government & industry & organisations.
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted advocacy.
Special funding for ICT received. Submissions to more than 25 government reviews.
Focus on election platforms for 2010 campaign.
Successful involvement in ILS General Assembly in Germany.
Strong representation on ILS following elections.
Support ILS through engagement.
Consolidate relationships with these groups.
New partnership with agreements under way with SLSNZ & Life Saving Sth Africa.
Consolidate relationships with these groups.
Leverage and develop ACPSG with government stakeholders.
All government approvals/ recognitions maintained e.g. Water Safety, ASC, RTO.
Refine ACPSG with government and pursue indicia protection.
Continued engagement with Australian Government.
SLSA appeared before parliamentary committee reviewing legislative protection of IP.
Continued engagement with Australian Government.
08-09 rating
Maintain and develop international respect and recognition Active involvement in ILS.
Establish beneficial strate.g.ic alliances Develop beneficial alliances.
Build our sustainability and viability
Pursue compliance with SLSA policies, systems and standards Maintain and extend government approvals/recognition.
Extend le.g.islative recognition for SLSA policies and practices.
Leading and supporting a strong, unified, sustainable and viable national organisation
National input into centralised management plan database.
six-monthly report cards maintained and statistical updates presented.
Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.
Effective governance.
Review of governance policy including roles of boards.
Organisational effectiveness review commenced.
Accountability for performance.
Internal stakeholder surveys where appropriate.
Improved level of reporting from SLSA and states.
Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.
Succession planning in place.
Review of governance policy will deal with succession planning.
Organisational effectiveness review commenced.
Risk management – people and assets.
Internal stakeholder surveys where appropriate.
Shared vision and unity of purpose.
National input into centralised management plan database.
New system in place and procurement module purchased. 3 year budget process implemented to 2011-12. Financial management strategy endorsed.
Use of new accounting software as management tool.
Roll out of Safety First! OH&S resources and campaign.
Internal campaign delivered to clubs.
Progression of risk management strategy.
Review of archive strategy.
Archives maintained.
Digital archiving arrangements to be scoped.
Organisational effectiveness review commenced. Total Service Plan produced and implemented.
Building frontline capacity by developing leadership, management and operational support Using leading-edge technologies for “e”ffective information communication systems Secure funding for world-class IT systems. Establish central data management system.
Enhancement of systems and source additional funding.
Australian Government allocated funding for ICT project.
Roll-out of Phases 1 & 2 of ICT system upgrade.
Multiple upgrades including Surfguard, Ecosurf, carnival management.
Roll-out of Phases 1 & 2 of ICT system upgrade.
Use leading-edge technologies for “e”ffective administration & management
Behave and deliver as a strong, focused and unified organisation Proactively engage with internal stakeholders.
Use of new accounting software as management tool.
Acquire and manage assets effectively.
Review of archive strategy.
Set clear, strategic direction.
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Sound financial management systems.
Strengthen and protect our iconic brand
Lead responsibly, ethically and transparently
Delivering as a national organisation.
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
Implement findings of organisational effectiveness review.
Streamline administration and learning.
Enhancement of systems and source additional funding.
Satisfactorily completed – Celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – Focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – Continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – Review
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Can activate. Engaging with stakeholders
Overview of Lifesaving achievements
“Stakeholders” are people, groups or organisations who impact or could be impacted by our actions. We engage with stakeholders in order to further our goal of saving lives in the water. We have a direct relationship with some of our stakeholders – for example our “owners”, our employees, our corporate and government partners and, to a lesser extent, our members. We 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.
Overview of the year
Types of engagement We engage with stakeholders in many different ways, depending on the nature of our relationship and the most practical way of communicating with them. We recognise that our communication channels require continual improvement to deepen our relationships with our stakeholders. Who are our stakeholders? Internal •
Staff: The nature of our relationship with our staff is described on page 58.
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ur “owners”: Our state centres represent our members on the AC (our board – see page 43). We have O regular contact with our owners through board meetings and the other forums outlined on pages 51 – 57.
The 2008-09 season has focused on delivering the SLSA Total Service Plan to meet the Australian Water Safety Council’s objective of reducing drowning by 50% by 2020. The plan sets several levels of drowning prevention strategies and includes public safety education programs and blackspot initiatives. Part of the strategy will be to educate all Australians about rip currents and to target foreign nationals and rock fishermen with relevant education and information programs as these groups are in high-risk categories. Local initiatives have also focused on treatment measures within known blackspots around the Australian coastline. These blackspots are identified through the analysis of death by drowning statistics gathered over a five-year period. External influences on performance •
eople still swim and drown on unpatrolled beaches. Part of the Total Service Plan strategy is to extend our P area of surveillance both geographically into areas not already patrolled, as well as extending the hours of operation of beaches already under guard.
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reater diversity in working hours requiring smarter patrolling methods and greater flexibility in G workplace learning.
Corporate sector orporate partners: We rely on a number of corporate partners for funding for the majority of our C programs (for a full list, see page 148). From time to time we enter the market seeking partners for new properties and programs.
Graph 01 – Lifesaving activity over time
Community
60,000
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ur members: We have a duty of care to protect our members as they carry out their duties (see page 91). O We have imperfect lines of communication with our members and hope to address this with the upgrade of our online platforms in 2009-10. otential members: We depend on new recruits to maintain and increase lifesaving service. We have no P regular, national, recruitment campaign and rely on media and informal networks to attract new members.
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otential donors: The SLSF (which reports separately, see lifesavingfoundation.com.au) conducts a number P of community fundraising campaigns each year.
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each-going community: We communicate with the broader community via a variety of different programs B and channels.
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Peter Agnew General Manager Operations
Rescues - surf lifesavers First aid - surf lifesavers
40,000
Rescues - ALS lifeguards
30,000
First aid - ALS lifeguards
20,000 10,000 0 2008 - 09
arliamentarians: In order to strengthen our reputation we engage in proactive advocacy with elected P members of parliament, particularly those representing coastal seats.
Peter George AM SLSA Director of Lifesaving
2006 - 07
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2004 - 05
ther levels of government: Our state centres have direct relationships with state governments while our O clubs liaise with their relevant local government. From time to time SLSA forms relationships with state and local government, mainly when hosting major sport events.
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Australian Lifeguard Service
How we met our objectives – an overview of our achievements in 2008-09
In 2008-09 the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) continued its transformation into a truly national service and has developed a range of consistent policies and guidelines along with matching collateral and resources for all states. A website (www.lifeguards.com.au) was created to deliver a united ‘home’ for the ALS. The strength of the ALS continues to be in its integration with Surf Life Saving, meaning that clients continue to benefit from the many value-added lifesaving support services through the volunteer network. SLSA has increased its level of engagement with the wider lifeguard industry, with the goal of a streamlined industry within the next five years. In an Australian first, a lifeguard network was created specifically for paid lifeguards to share information and provide opportunities across the industry. The network (see www.lifeguardnetwork.com.au), offers free membership and a myriad of opportunities to communicate and develop the industry.
Our performance against the targets identified in our strategic management plan is reported here and on following pages.
Our scorecard – Lifesaving Services 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 Proactively develop and maintain world-leading, best practice standards
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 around the coast. The new website (see www.coastsafe.org.au) went live in May 2009. CoastSafe has a number of key components – each has individual merit and when combined, they provide the most comprehensive beach safety management program in the world: •
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ustralian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines – a guide for use by all coastal managers and service providers. A To enable ease of navigation through this 564 page publication, a searchable version of the guidelines was developed and is available on the website. ustralian Beach Safety and Management Program - the ABSAMP database now contains information A on every one of Australia’s known 11,942 beaches. During 2008-09, Geoscience Australia, through a partnership with SLSA, released an enhanced version of their coastal website that includes much of the scientific data from ABSAMP. oastal Safety and Risk Management Services – services available include comprehensive and structured C reviews of hazards and risks of beaches or coastal areas, and safety audits to appropriate standards. To ensure reviews are carried out with the highest skill level, SLSA introduced a Certificate in Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessment which includes four Diploma level units of competency in risk management and auditing. In June 2009, there were 18 people from Surf Life Saving across Australia and New Zealand trained to this standard.
Education 2008-09 saw a number of changes within the national office of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and the member education area. As we draw to the end of the period of Australian Government funding, the central SLSA Academy has decentralised many if its responsibilities and functions to the state academies, maintaining a central administration and facilitation role. All states now have vibrant commercial business units, delivering vital training (predominantly first aid related) to external clients. This has provided the states with a growing income stream, and a greater public presence. The central office continues to support and assist the states in this delivery through the production of national learning resources and other assistance. Our move into nationally recognised VET accredited training has shown excellent results with more than 9,300 qualifications issued in 2008, a 45% increase on the previous year.
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Tactic
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Collect/analyse data.
Implementation of SLSA strategic research plan.
Research agenda developed & approved by AC.
Employment of research manager & implementation of agenda.
Monitor national & international water safety developments.
Additional focus required on strategic priorities for international engagement.
SLSA represented on peak international lifesaving committees & monitored other developments.
Targeted conferences & communication with partners.
Produce “best practice” policies /protocols.
Proactively follow up stakeholders & prepare next version of ACPSG for publication.
ACPSG review & industry consultation ongoing. 7 policies reviewed & published.
Continue with review & industry consultation for ACPSG.
Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted advocacy.
Submissions to more than 25 government reviews.
Targeting specific stakeholders with more relevant outputs. Increase in submissions to relevant inquiries.
Participate in forums to promote SLSA st&ards.
Ongoing engagement with various forums .
Attendance & presentation at conferences including Coast to Coast, NSW & Qld Coastal Conferences.
Attendance at conferences in WA, NSW, & Qld.
Provide expert advice on surf/ beach safety issues & systems.
Technological enhancement of coastal risk assessment tools.
Risk assessment tools developed.
Ongoing research with IT partners.
Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy Communicate SLSA policies, reports. Publish authoritative reports, issues papers.
Develop and build an SLSA “accreditation scheme” for beach safety and services Develop an accreditation criteria and system.
Coastal risk reporting template developed.
Coastal risk assessment criteria updated, benchmarking of other systems.
Finalise accreditation criteria. Implement the system through business and marketing plans.
Pursue innovation via research and development World class R&D programs.
Implementation of SLSA strategic research plan.
New guidelines on how to document, implement and evaluate R&D projects .
New guidelines to be successfully adopted.
Introduce improvements based on R&D.
Pursue EMA grant for research activity and completion of feather flags research.
15 pieces of lifesaving equipment endorsed while 6 were rejected.
Proactively seek new equipment for assessment.
Alliance with RNLI and SLSNZ in development of Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessment.
Increase international programs.
Maintain and develop international respect and recognition Improving water safety standards throughout the world.
Successful involvement in ILS conference in Germany.
Satisfactorily completed – Celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – Focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – Continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – Review
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Can help. Our scorecard – Lifesaving Services continued Preventing deaths and injuries in the water by facilitating the provision of quality beach and aquatic safety, lifesaving and preventative education
Preventing deaths and injuries in the water by facilitating the provision of quality beach and aquatic safety, lifesaving and preventative education
Maintain and develop international respect and recognition
Foster the delivery of effective, high-quality training and assessing
Improving water safety standards throughout the world.
Successful involvement in ILS Genreal Assembly in Germany.
Alliance with RNLI and SLSNZ in development of Coastal Public Safety Risk Assessment.
Increase international programs.
Establishment of lifeguard network.
Australian Lifeguard Service Network established.
Increase relevance of network.
Establish beneficial strategic alliances Engage industry networks, panels.
Identify and prioritise training needs.
Improved data collection and analysis.
Development of first aid manual, 33rd edition Bronze Medallion manual, and other resources including Training and Assessment, Beach Management, Powercraft, and resources for the new Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate.
Roll-out of Cert III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue). Development of e-Learning strategy. Completion of internal audit. Development of systems and processes to reduce administration and paperwork. Refocus of assessment activities towards holistic, practical assessments.
High-quality training resources and systems.
Improved access to resources.
Increase trainer and assessor support.
Scoping of training and assessor network.
Finalisation and implementation of Total Service Plan and campaigns.
Plan produced and implemented with a number of public education initiatives to roll out in 2009-10.
Launch of the rips, rock fishing and foreign nationals initiatives and associated campaigns.
Ongoing beach safety education.
Community education campaigns identified in Total Service Plan.
Plan produced and implemented with a number of public education initiatives to roll out in 2009-10.
Targeted education programs to “high risk” groups.
Community education campaigns identified in Total Service Plan.
Rock fishing and foreign national campaigns developed.
Launch of the rips, rock fishing and foreign nationals initiatives and associated campaigns.
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Link to emergency, disaster and safety systems.
National implementation of 13SURF emergency response numbers.
13SURF implemented. Development of tsunami DVD and protocols for clubs.
Links to national and local emergency management plans.
Deliver training to the community.
Promotion of ALA.
ALA promoted in national publications and forums.
Continue to promote ALA.
Exploit SLSA’s status as preferred supplier for lifeguard training and services Produce high-quality training for lifeguards.
Delivery to follow establishment of Lifeguard Network.
Cert III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) identified as peak lifeguard qualification.
Confirm framework Development of 5-year plan for ALS.
Promote benefits of ALS.
Implementation of Lifeguard Network.
Network launched with a range of supporting promotional collateral.
ALS to reach employees, and external stakeholders.
Intervention and rectification plans.
Deliver world-class, quality lifesaving services and systems Continuous improvement in delivery of lifesaving services.
Compliance audit systems for lifeguards and support operations.
Standardised national templates developed.
Continued auditing of service delivery and agreements.
Improved facilities, gear and system.
Implementation of system by states, in order for development of 3-year plan.
Lifesaving equipment worth $680K delivered through national grants.
Reissue uniforms to patrolling members.
Finalisation and implementation of Total Service Plan.
Total Service Plan 2009-11 produced and implemented including blackspot and service gap interventions.
Launch of rips, rock fishing and foreign nationals initiatives. Revision of the Total Service Plan.
Link with auditing and compliance systems.
SurfCom management system under development.
Roll-out of new management system.
Finalisation and implementation of Total Service Plan.
As above.
Finalise coastal risk management matrix and localised intervention strategies to enhance plan. Enhance integration into emergency management sytem.
Facilitate smart lifesaving services and systems Develop lifesaving plans.
Prevent deaths and injuries via proactive intervention
Prevent deaths and injuries via proactive education
Contribute to a healthy nation Positively contribute to a safer Australia Tactic
Effective co-ordination and delivery systems.
Extend lifesaving services Prioritise improved lifesaving services.
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07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Satisfactorily completed – Celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – Focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – Continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – Review
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Can compete. Overview of Sports achievements Overview of the year Another successful year for Sports lead by the Board of Surf Sports (BOSS) was capped off with the Australian team maintaining their number one world ranking at the World Championships held in Germany. Other significant achievements included the signing of a multi-year deal with Queensland Events Corporation (QEC) for the hosting of the Australian Championships and Coolangatta Gold; an increase in television ratings for all surf sports televised events; and the implementation of the sports development plan. Continued development of our coaches and officials programs was enhanced with the holding of a level 3 officials and a level 3 coaches course.
Dave Thompson Director of Surf Sports
Grant Baldock General Manager – Sports
External influences on performance •
ontinuing competitiveness of the sponsorship market with all sports C competing for limited sponsorship opportunities.
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Tightening economic environment within Australia.
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Improved competitiveness by other ILS nations.
Graph 02 Aussies – competitors per state shown in graph below Aussie - competitors per state
Competitors
10,000
NSW
9,000
NT
8,000
Qld
7,000
SA
6,000
Tas
5,000
Vic
4,000
WA
3,000
International Total
2,000 1,000 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
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Build a strong base of traditional carnivals and competitions Tactic
How we met our objectives – an overview of our achievements in 2008-09 Our performance against the targets identified in our strategic management plan is reported here and on following pages.
Our scorecard – Sports
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Rationalise events to increase participation.
Successful implementation of new interstate championship format.
Interstate Championships held in conjunction with the 2009 Australian Championships.
Implementation of new Interstate format in line with World Championships.
Monitor and review inter/national trends.
Benchmarking with trends in sport and entertainment industry.
Implementation of a sport science program as part of HP program .
Conduct formal benchmarking with like NSOs.
Programs to improve performance and participation.
Production of draft operating procedures for officials.
Operating procedures for officials in draft form for review.
Strategies to address identified participation gaps.
Conduct successful national championships.
Financial viability of pool, IRB and interstate championships.
Australian, pool rescue, interstate and IRB championships all successfully held.
Successful relocation of Aussies to Gold Coast.
Opportunities for novice to elite.
Promotion of “pathways” for all abilities .
Decrease in participation in Australian Championships with other championships recording an increase.
10% increase participation in national championship events.
Promote public surf sports events.
30% increase in participants for the Coolangatta Gold.
32% participation increase in Coolangatta Gold.
15% increase in participants for Coolangatta Gold.
Talent identification programs.
Formal links between the ASC and NTID program established.
Funding received for joint SLSA & kayak talent development program.
Implementation of SLSA/kayak talent development program.
Effective national High Performance programs.
Review top-tier athletes HP program to ensure it meets ongoing requirements.
Restructure of requirements placed on TYR 3 athletes.
Implementation of SLSA High Performance Pool Strategy.
Provide representative opportunities.
Winning pointscore at international events.
Australia won all three tests in South Africa and in Japan.
Teams to Japan, NZ and Germany.
Maintain ‘world champion’ status.
Maintain world champion status at championships.
World Champion status maintained in August 2008.
Defend title at World Games.
Coaching DVDs for R&R, March Past and IRBs; reprint of surf sports manual and female athlete handbook; DVDs of past Australian Championships as coaching tools.
DVD of past Australian Championships produced and 33rd edition of the SLSA Competition Manual produced.
Team managers resource produced.
Exciting professional surf sports competitions.
Continue to grow media, broadcast, athlete and spectator experiences.
16%/45% increase in Coolangatta Gold/KNG Ironman ratings and twoyear agreement signed with the Seven Network.
Three-year agreement with Kellogg, re-sign nib as naming rights sponsor of Coolangatta Gold and 15% increase in TV ratings across SLSA televised sports.
Promote and leverage surf sports “heroes”.
Strategic sport marketing and communications plan.
Additional resources allocated viz sport communications manager and event marketer.
Increased coverage for the Coolangatta Gold, KNG Series and Australian Championships
Grow participation in surf sports competition
Supporting SLSA’s core objectives via enjoyable and entertaining surf sports Support grass roots development Tactic
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Develop useful coaching resources.
Extend coach development programs.
Monitor and address performance and development gaps.
Assist ILS to grow sports internationally.
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Roll-out of resources including March Past, R&R and IRBs and implementation of surf sports manual .
Resources produced included DVD for March Past, R&R, IRB, 33rd Edition SLSA Competition Manual.
Further resources including surf boat sweep DVD, an introductory course, coaching DVD for lifesaving events.
Roll out of junior/introductory coaching resource.
Junior coaching manual produced and SLSA head coach position expanded to full time role.
Targeted coach development clinics. Implementation of an introductory coaching level.
National sport development based on ‘hard’ data.
Implementation of pool rescue development program. Increased production and distribution of new resources.
Implementation of findings of data analysis.
Preparation of “developing nations” assistance strategy.
SLSA representation on ILS committees. Adelaide to host Rescue 2012. Coaching and officiating support for Japan, Singapore and India.
Commence detailed planning for Rescue 2012.
Implementation of surf sports manual.
33rd edition of the Competition Manual produced.
Continue to update rules as required.
Identify and develop champions
Support and develop officials and managers Useful support resources.
Build a strong base of traditional carnivals and competitions Facilitate consistent and fair competition.
Support the conduct of safe carnivals.
Finalisation of management guidelines for all national events .
Australian Championships operations manual completed.
Operations manuals for all events to be developed including manual for use by states/clubs.
Long-term calendar of major competitions.
Finalisation of forward calendar pending TV commitments.
Dates for all championship events agreed more than 12 months prior.
Implementation of a 3-year calendar for national sports events.
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Promote and leverage surf sports spectaculars
Satisfactorily completed – Celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – Focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – Continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – Review
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Can develop. Development Overview of the year The past year has seen achievement across the range of Board of Development responsibilities, including youth, leadership, the environment, inclusion and recognition. With significant work by the National Youth Development Committee, the consolidation and release of the Junior Development Resource (2nd edition) was a critical step forward in delivering lifesaving, surf sports and personal development to our youth. The introduction of the National Leadership College was an advancement of SLSA’s leadership strategy with its goal of supporting the future leadership of our organisation. The appraisal, consolidation and expansion of SLSA’s recognition awards and activities will ensure greater recognition of members. Activities engaging people with disabilities and those of culturally diverse and indigenous backgrounds, continue to increase the inclusive nature of SLSA. The launch of the Ecosurf website and the delivery of funding through the Australian Government’s Rainwater and Greywater Initiative provided clubs with the opportunity to install water-saving and efficient devices and underscored SLSA’s commitment to environmental outcomes. These achievements demonstrate SLSA’s expanding contributions to community wellbeing and sustainability.
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Bulbuyunawuy Guyala (L) and Gawiya Mununggurr (R), members of SLSA’s newest surf life saving club, Walngawu Djakamirr SLSC, during a visit to Sydney in December 2008. Image courtesy John Veage.
John Fitzgerald OAM Director of Development
Vanessa Brown Development Manager
External influences on performance •
rowing expectations of the community, placing greater demands on the G expansion and delivery of our activities.
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Increased costs associated with volunteering in a difficult economic climate.
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he continuing increase in demand for SLSA’s youth program T (5-13year olds) has the potential to place a strain on clubs.
Table 03: SLSA member retention* 2008-09 Total membership
Junior activity (nippers)
Cadet
Active (15-18)
Active (18+)
Retained (%)
67
59
77
78
85
Gained (%)
34
46
26
25
19
Lost (%)
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31
25
27
37
* Improvements in SLSA’s member database mean that an approximate for member retention/churn can be presented here for the first time. Figures do not total 100% due to graduation through categories by age.
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Can demonstrate. How we met our objectives – an overview of our achievements in 2008-09
Our scorecard – Revenue and Reputation
Our performance against the targets identified in our strategic management plan is reported here and on following pages. Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy
Our scorecard – Development
Tactic
Building frontline capacity and capability by development leadership, management and operational support capacities and capabilities of our frontline service providers
07-08 rating
08-09 rating
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Improved planning and integration with state centre campaigns.
National campaign calendar circulated and regular teleconferences with state centre media managers.
Media campaigns to support new public safety education and sport events.
Implementation of new corporate commercial strategy.
Major partner agreements renewed.
Focus on implementing new retail strategy.
Develop and implement brand strategy.
Roll-out of SLS “brand box”.
Development of major new brand strategy. Brand box now online.
Roll- out of new brand.
Actively promote vibrant brand.
Stakeholder surveys to be conducted.
Extensive public/member surveys/focus groups as part of new brand strategy.
National communication campaigns.
Implementation of updated national communications and media campaign.
Draft national campaign calendar circulated regularly and regular teleconferences with state centre media managers.
Conduct targeted, tactical, proactive and reactive media campaigns.
Develop tomorrow’s leaders Tactic
07-08 rating
Facilitate frontline leadership development. Provide work experience, exchanges and scholarship programs for volunteers and staff.
08-09 rating
Outputs/outcomes in 2008-09
Priorities for 2009-10
Review of leadership development strategy to streamline and standardise pathways.
Delivery of SLSA Leaders’ Conference and restructured National Leadership College.
Increased coordination across all levels.
Reliable and diversified revenue streams.
Participation in EMA/AEMVF Volunteer Leadership Program. Engagement with SLSNZ, RNLI, SLSGB and Denmark SLS.
Increased opportunities across all levels of SLSA.
Strengthen and protect our iconic brand
Engage, develop and support our members Resources to grow membership.
Detailed analysis of membership trends.
Membership analysis completed and expanded to review recruitment and retention rates.
Review of recruitment and retention programs.
Participation and development pathways.
Review of junior development resource, age manager’s course and leadership development pathways.
Junior development resource updated and delivered Junior coordinators forum held Leadership development pathways scoped.
Completion of age manager’s course and resources Consolidation of pathways for 14-17 years members.
Recognise and reward members’ contributions.
Leading and supporting a strong, unified, sustainable and viable national organisation
Our priorities as identified in last year’s annual report
Improved external recognition of recipients.
Awards of Excellence and member recognition programs delivered. Delivery process of awards reviewed and updated. Long service awards expanded.
Implementation of aligned recognition processes and awards.
Contributing 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 and locally Responsible behaviour within membership.
Ongoing education of membership.
Promotion of Ecosurf initiatives and programs.
Implementation of inclusion policy.
Participation irrespective of background.
Programs with other special needs communities (e.g. indigenous communities and people with a disability).
Activities included ongoing engagement with ASC Indigenous Sport and Project Connect.
Incorporate activities into an inclusion strategy and policy.
Develop environmentally friendly practices.
Identification of environmental risk to members.
Clean energy audit and feasibility study completed.
Canvass opportunities and partners.
Influence sustainable environmental practices.
Development of national programs.
Ecosurf website established National Rainwater and Greywater initiative made available to clubs.
Maximise take-up of National Rainwater and Greywater funding program.
Review of junior development and age manager’s resources.
Junior development resource updated and delivered. Work on development of age manager’s course and resources commenced.
Completion of age manager’s course and resources.
Build sustainability and viability
Building frontline capacity by developing leadership, management and operational support Use leading edge technologies for “e”ffective administration & management Accurate and user-friendly website.
Obtain funding for new website and functionality.
Funding obtained and online strategy reviewed.
Roll-out of new SLSA online platforms to support brand and engage members.
Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted communications.
Review of SLSA online strategy commenced, including options for social networking.
Roll-out of new SLSA online platforms to support brand and engage members.
Engage, develop and support our members Communicate and inform members.
Contribute to a healthy nation by partnering with the community to contribute to Australia’s safety, sustainability and wellbeing Contribute positively to building social capital, nationally and locally Promote positive values of volunteering.
Protect and sustain the environment
Ongoing TV strategy to promote surf lifesaving.
Series three of Surf Patrol filmed and broadcast to high ratings.
Work with producers of Surf Patrol to show other aspects of SLS.
Promote community wellness Promote and support positive family values.
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Satisfactorily completed – celebrate
Started but not progressing satisfactorily – focus
Progressing satisfactorily/on track – continue
Will not be achieved without intervention – review
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Can raise funds.
How we raise funds Overview In order to maintain our high levels of community services, we rely heavily on the support of corporate and public donations. As the table below demonstrates, fundraising occurs at all levels of the organisation.
Table 05 – Overview of fundraising by Surf Life Saving entities in Australia
Table 04 – Consolidated Five Year Financial Trends* 2005 $’000
2006 $’000
2007 $’000
2008 $’000
2009 $’000
Entity
How we raise funds
Distribution of funds
Relevant legislation
Where to find financial statements
Surf Life Saving Australia
Sponsorship of national lifesaving programs and sports events.
Lifesaving – distributed to state centres based on agreed ratios. Sport – direct funding of SLSA events.
n/a
Consolidated into SLSA’s accounts see page XX.
Revenue Sponsorship
7,146
6,778
8,843
9,512
9,847
Government funding
3,934
4,220
7,694
7,407
8,461
Government funding for delivery of specific programs.
Tied to program outcomes.
n/a
Fundraising and donations
2,738
4,311
2,664
2,806
3,550
Fundraising and donations.
Contract revenue
3,779
3,540
4,224
1,872
1,873
Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).
Other revenue
672
958
1,100
1,100
1,378
Interest
383
SLSA Ltd is not an active fundraiser, although from time to time we benefit from unsolicited bequests and donations. Funds are raised by and for our subsidiary helicopter rescue services to fund their operational costs.
Contract revenue.
Fees for services delivered by SLSA’s helicopter rescue services.
n/a
443
410
452
481
Taxation imputation credit on donation
-
-
280
-
-
Unrealised profit on managed funds
-
-
424
188
176
Profit/(loss) on sale of fixed assets
(14)
(14)
(81)
2,228
(33)
Sales
420
404
429
433
496
Royalty and trademark revenue
147
185
317
238
226
Club payments re rescue equipment
268
351
292
419
384
Competition entry fees
203
249
208
228
275 74
Other income. Surf Life Saving Foundation.
National fundraising arm for Surf Life Saving. SLSF engages Australians through donor and “Guardian of the Surf” (regular donor) programs.
Distributed to SLSA and state/ territory entities under the terms of a joint agreement and set out in their respective financial statements.
Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) and relevant charities legislation.
See lifesavingfoundation. com.au.
Hire of helicopter
-
-
400
144
Redundancy reimbursement grant
-
-
-
269
-
Surf Life Saving state centres.
Similar to SLSA above.
Similar to SLSA above.
Refer to state centre annual reports.
Rotor blade grant
-
-
230
-
-
Branches, clubs and support operations.
Fundraising and donations.
Funds surf lifesaving gear, equipment, training activities.
Relevant state legislation.
Staff retention grant
-
-
197
-
-
Insurance claim (NRHRS)
-
-
-
-
601
19,736
21,392
27,673
27,325
27,691
Expenses
See financial statements for each entity.
Under agreement with SLSA and all state and territory entities, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) operates as the national community fundraising arm. For the past ten years SLSF has been committed to engaging with Australians through donor and “Guardian of the Surf” (regular donor) programs. Funds raised by SLSF are distributed to SLSA and state/territory entities under the terms of a joint agreement and as such are set out in their respective financial statements, including those of SLSF itself.
Lifesaving
6,612
7,184
10,959
11,138
11,450
Competitions
2,665
3,012
4,124
4,630
4,871
Administration of lifesaving and competitions
2,141
2,000
1,897
2,381
3,173
235
218
250
261
335
Helicopter administration
1,846
1,817
1,416
1,177
797
Helicopter operations and engineering
4,741
5,676
4,982
4,482
5,160
Key successes 2008-09:
995
1,189
1,215
1,080
1,775
19,235
21,096
24,843
25,149
27,561
• A record number of members in our “Guardian of the Surf” donor program.
• E stablishment of a national fundraising working group to shape and develop ongoing fundraising models and activities.
Revenue
19,750
21,406
27,673
27,325
27,691
• T he establishment of a national grants seeking unit to research, coordinate and prepare grant applications.
• T he establishment of the Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund Trust Investment Committee.
Expenses
19,249
21,110
24,842
25,149
27,561
27
52
53
31
-
474
244
2,778
2,145
130
23,044
30,403
31,786
32,194
34,217
4,849
11,964
10,570
8,833
10,694
18,195
18,439
21,216
23,361
23,523
Cost of Sales
Helicopter fundraising
Income Statements
Borrowing costs Surplus for Period Balance Sheets Total Assets Total Liabilities Net Assets
SLSF challenge: To manage and improve revenue from existing fundraising activities and create new funding opportunities to: • Maintain and purchase rescue gear and equipment.
• Expand community surf safety campaigns.
• Enhance development and training programs for our surf lifesavers.
• Fund aquatic safety research and development.
The Future It is vital that Surf Life Saving maintains and extends current community services. Effectively delivering key strategic education programs is a necessity, and so too is the need to increase beach patrols, recruit and train more volunteer surf lifesavers, provide the necessary and most appropriate rescue equipment available. To do this we need continued support. Special thanks to all our volunteer surf lifesavers, paid lifeguards, supporters and corporate partners. Together we keep this movement alive and allow our family and loved ones to have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Steve Francia Executive Director Surf Life Saving Foundation. * Profit and value of property and equipment 2005-08 has been re-stated – refer to Note 1q, page 73.
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For full details of the SLSF’s fundraising activities including its annual report, see www.lifesavingfoundation.com.au
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Can rescue. Rescue Helicopter Services The Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service was established by SLSA in 1973 as a surf patrol service, with the support of our major corporate partner Westpac. SLSA Ltd operates a number of subsidiary companies: Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service P/L, Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and SLSA Helicopters P/L to provide rescue services in NSW. The financial results of these subsidiary entities are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s own accounts – see page 65. The services in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia are operated by their respective state centres.
A snapshot of our activities during 2008-09 Table 06 – Northern Region snapshot 2003-04 Number of helicopters Primary response – number of missions Primary response – number of hours flown Secondary response – number of missions Secondary response – number of hours flown Search and rescue – number of missions
2007-08
2008-09
2
3
3*
126
173
179
114.6
151
145
134
154
113
241.1
218
151.4
26
12
17
Search and rescue – number of hours flown
44.6
23.6
31.5
Training – number of missions
116
130
70 71.9
Training – number of hours flown
141.8
146.6
Other – number of missions
0
100
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Other – number of hours flown
0
50.8
13.8
402
569
419
542.1
590
413.6
Total – number of missions flown Total – number of hours flown * Only one aircraft fully operational during this period.
Table 07 – Southern Region snapshot Number of helicopters
2008-09
1
1
N/A
74
87
Patrol – number of hours flown
N/A
81.6
78.6
Maintenance – number of missions
N/A
5
20
Maintenance – number of hours flown
N/A
3.7
9.4
18
58
111
18.7
53.8
78.5
89
35
33
Training – number of hours flown
90.5
37.4
24
Promotional/sponsor servicing – number of missions
N/A
32
42
Promotional/sponsor servicing – number of hours flown
N/A
22.6
31.5 0
Search and rescue – number of hours flown Training – number of missions
Miscellaneous – number of missions Image courtesy NRHRS
2007-08
2
Patrol – number of missions
Search and rescue – number of missions
37
2006-07
80
3
Miscellaneous – number of hours flown
87.2
3.1
0
TOTAL – number of missions
736*
207
293
* 2006-07 data includes missions flown under contract for the NSW Ambulace Service.
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Can lift. Northern Region (“Westpac”) Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service
Southern Region (“Westpac”) Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service
Overview
Environmental performance
Overview
2008-09 has seen an increase in our primary missions, though a 26% reduction in secondary missions due to a variety of issues, including the availability of attending medical staff. The period has been a challenging one, with one aircraft being unavailable for the whole period, due to extended delays in the supply of parts and similar frustration with delays in airframe repairs following an in-hangar landing gear failure and consequent damage to the aircraft. After some months of uncertainty by the manufacturer, the airframe was sent to Singapore, where it remains pending repairs.
As identified last year, any strategic planning needs to consider environmental imperatives. It is pleasing that this has been embedded in our strategic plan and, more importantly, that we have been accepted under the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change Sustainable Advantage Program.
The past twelve months has seen a consolidation of the role of the organisation as a valuable part of Surf Life Saving’s coastal surveillance and aquatic search and rescue operation in the Greater Sydney region. The total number of missions flown by the service increased 41.5% over the previous year.
With a focus on the long-term sustainability of the service, its integration as a component of SLSA’s coastal emergency services strategy and the accruing benefits of establishing long-term working relationships with other emergency service providers, a business plan has been developed to provide a strategic and operational platform from which to work.
Corporate governance issues
Key successes and activities
The company has identified the following five strategic imperatives: •
Increase company value.
Key successes
•
Build a sustainable team.
•
•
Strengthen management systems.
• O f great importance to the continuation of the service was the agreement by Westpac, our loyal and longstanding partner, to provide sponsorship and donation funding through to September 2011. This welcome support is vital for the ongoing operation of the service.
• A strategy for the replacement or retention of the service’s current aircraft was also completed during the year.
•
Build operational excellence in all key areas.
•
Strengthen marketing capacity.
•
•
•
I n November 2008, we undertook a strategic review to challenge the last plan produced in 2006. The board met with the full executive team and developed a plan for the next five years. new enterprise agreement was negotiated with A operations staff with innovative industrial relations strategies adopted to assist in maintaining salaries and conditions consistent with industry-wide influences. ur integrated risk safety management system O (IRSMS) was showcased in Aviation Safety Network’s worldwide annual report. e recognised the need to build greater resilience in W our fundraising and opened a second “Op Shop” in Grafton and assumed management of a community market – both have been positive financial experiences.
Risk and risk management With the finalisation of our strategic framework, a mature safety culture is now emerging. This is a dynamic management philosophy and will continue to evolve in response to internal and external drivers. CASA has completed approval of our fatigue risk management system and elements have been used as exemplars for the industry. Similarly, our engineering area has CASAapproved and pilot-approved maintenance protocols now in place, with the document promoted by CASA as an industry exemplar. Anecdotal feedback suggests the protocols are exceeded only by QANTAS in terms of quality. During the period engineering also completed a full rewrite of the maintenance control, maintenance procedure and maintenance system manuals. Further, a migration to a new parts tracking system ensures appropriate risk management is in place over this element of our operation.
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In all our dealings, these imperatives are considered and have been enshrined in our reporting mechanisms with the board. At the time of writing we are still investigating suitable board appointment for the Coffs Coast region.. Outlook for 2009-10 A priority is the completion of appropriate recruiting in our operations and engineering areas to meet our “building a sustainable team” strategic imperative. Issues associated with the return to service of our second aircraft in late 2009 will be a distraction, however, will provide substantial operational comfort when achieved. At the time of writing, the Department of Health has confirmed the appointment of an emergency medical registrar to be appointed to the base. This is seen as a strong enabler in improving the secondary mission function we fulfil, as well as providing strong training opportunities with allied paramedical professionals. There remains a strong body of work to be undertaken in the year ahead, though we are providing a strong framework for this to be executed efficiently. Kris Beavis General Manager Board of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L Warren Tozer (Chair) Attended 6/6 meetings
Kevin Gosling
4/6
Paul Muldoon
6/6
John Barber OAM
5/6
Dr John Griffin
5/6
Noel Doyle
4/6
Brett Williamson OAM 2/6
• A notable achievement for the year has been the ongoing successful integration of volunteer surf lifesavers into our rescue crews, resulting in two additional surf lifesavers being introduced to the service as new rescue crewmen, bringing the total number of volunteer crewmen to six. • T he summer of 2008-09 saw an 18% increase in the number of surveillance patrols undertaken for SLSNSW over the beaches and coastline from Stanwell Tops in the south to The Entrance in the north. In addition, search and rescue (SAR) missions rose by 82% as the availability, resources and skills of the service became more apparent to tasking agencies – NSW Police in particular – and the SLSNSW 24/7 callout network became effective. • T he service lifted its profile within the Sydney region over the summer months in particular with an increased level of public interest in beach patrols due to the higher than usual number of shark sightings along the coast. The service’s summer months PR campaign achieved an audience reach in excess of 5.5 million people and in excess of 32 individual pieces of media coverage generated over a six-month period. • T hroughout the year, the service continued in its role as service provider for the Australian Search and Rescue (AusSAR) division of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Risk and risk management The service is currently working to identify, analyse and evaluate the risks it faces and to treat and monitor them in an appropriate and cost-effective manner, to protect the organisation and its stakeholders. Environmental performance The service aims wherever possible to incorporate environmental considerations such as energy and water conservation into the activities it controls. Corporate governance Mention must be made of the ongoing support of the current directors to ensure the community of the Greater Sydney Region continues to be provided with a high level of search and recue services. The dedicated rescue crew members, the fundraising and administration staff and those who volunteer their time to the service are the essential backbone that keeps us flying. Ross Muir General Manager Board of Southern Region Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service Ron Rankin AM Attended 6/6 meetings John Fraser OAM Attended 6/6 meetings Peter George AM 5/6 Brett Williamson OAM 6/6
• I n order to actively develop a stronger training services income stream, the service has re-registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in preparation for having its helicopter underwater escape and winch training courses accredited with VETAB. This accreditation will allow the service to provide approved training courses on a fee-for-service basis to other emergency service agencies.
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03 Can manage. How we are governed and managed
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Corporate structure
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Corporate structure – diagram
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Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd Australian Council Board of Directors (elected)
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Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd Australian Council Board of Directors (non-elected directors representing state centres)
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Improving our corporate governance
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2008-09 Boards and Committees
51
Our sfaff
58
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Can organise. Our governance structure Since 1907, when a handful of Sydney clubs formed the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia, we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically disperse organisation, made up of 306 separately incorporated local surf life saving clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 59 support operations (regional rescue and response teams) and seven state and territory centres (see page 145 for full list). As there would otherwise be no meaningful report on the national contribution of the entire movement, the lifesaving, education, training and surf sports activities of our members are consolidated in this report. However, as these various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA Ltd and have a variety of legal and reporting structures, their financial results are not consolidated here. We (Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd) are the “peak” policy and decision making body for the movement. Under our constitution, our members are: • • • •
tate centres, represented by their state directors, who have the right to be present, debate and vote at S our general meetings. Affiliated 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 (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 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 years 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 and fixed wing rescue services in NSW (see page 37) with services operated in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia by their respective state centres. We are a foundation member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), through which we maintain contact with other “lifesaving nations” and play a leadership role in developing lifesaving expertise around the world.
Chief Patrons His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of Edinburgh
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC The 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 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 AC Governor of Western Australia His Excellency the Hon Peter Underwood AC Governor of Tasmania Mr Tom Pauling AO QC Administrator of the Northern Territory
Vice Patron
Life Governors
Hon Kevin Rudd MP Prime Minister of Australia [pending formal acceptance]
Alan Whelpton AO Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE*
*Denotes deceased.
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Can administer.
Can direct.
Our governance structure
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd Australian Council (Board of Directors) as at 25th September 2009
International linkages
Elected (portfolio-based) directors
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd
SLSA Australian Council (Board of SLSA Ltd) (pg 51)
Subsidiary Entities NRHRS (pg 37) SRHRS (pg 37) SLSA Helicopters P/L Surf Sports Aust
Board of Management (pg 51)
Board of Lifesaving Management (BOLSM)
Board of Lifesaving (BOLS)
Board of Surf Sports (BOSS)
Board of Development (BOD)
(pg 52)
(pg 52)
(pg 52)
(pg 53)
Committees
(pages 53 – 57)
Ronald Edwin Rankin AM JP, FAIM, L.AIB, Assoc. Dip. App. Science
Peter Brian George AM BAA, Grad. Dip. Acc, ACIS
Ron, a consultant, has been president of SLSA since October 2001, a director of SLSA since August 1989 and a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2006. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. His current term expires in October 2010.
Peter, Head of Finance and Governance, Group Property at Westpac, has been SLSA’s Director of Lifesaving since October 2000 and a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. His current term expires in October 2009.
John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM B.Ed, Dip. T (Prim), Ad.Dip.Ed.Admin, M.Ed
David P Thompson
John, a teacher and retired school principal, has been SLSA’s Director of Development since October 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1981. His current term expires in October 2010.
Dave, an area manager for Telstra, has been SLSA’s Director of Surf Sports since November 2003. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1977. His current term expires in October 2009.
Ronald Edwin Rankin AM
John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM
Peter Brian George AM
David P Thompson
Surf Life Saving Foundation (pg 36) National Fundraising Agreement
Surf Life Saving movement
SLSNSW
SLSQ
LSV
SLSWA
SLSSA
SLST
SLSNT
11 Branches
6 Branches
129 Clubs
59 Clubs
57 Clubs
28 Clubs
18 Clubs
11 Clubs
4 Clubs
20 Support Operations
17 Support Operations
8 Support Operations
7 Support Operations
3 Support Operations
3 Support Operations
1 Support Operation
Our 150,318 members
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Voting rights at SLSA general meetings
Debating but not voting rights
Attendance rights at SLSA general meetings
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Can compare.
Can govern.
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd Australian Council (Board of Directors) as at 25th September 2009
Improving our corporate governance Our current corporate governance policy is set out in Policy 6.8 which is available on our website. Previous annual reports have discussed the need to ensure SLSA’s governance and management structures continue to meet organisational needs. To this end, during 2008-09 we commissioned management consultants Barrington Group to carry out an organisational effectiveness review. The review is looking at SLSA’s performance across four broad categories – decision making, information flows, motivators and structure. It is anticipated the review will be complete in late 2009.
Non-elected directors (representing 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 president is due to expire in September 2010.
Mark Raymond Irwin
Gregory James Bird
Mark, a company director, has been president of Surf Life Saving Western Australia since September 2008. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1982. His current term as president is due to expire in September 2011.
The role of boards and committees
Mark Raymond Irwin
As one of Australia’s largest volunteer movements, our board and committee structure is critical to ensuring volunteer representation in key decisions. The various committees outlined on pages 51 – 57 meet as required and their recommendations are then considered by one of the six boards, with the Australian Council (AC) having ultimate supervision of all boards and committees. The role of the directors and management
Kenneth Charles Bird OAM
William Brame Jamieson AFSM
Ken, a company director, has been president of Surf Life Saving Queensland since June 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967. His current term as president is due to expire in August 2010. Kenneth Charles Bird OAM 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 Surf Life Saving since 1988. His current term as president is due to expire in March 2010.
William Brame Jamieson AFSM
Mike, a company director, has been president of Life Saving Victoria since 2006. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1964. His current term as president is due to expire in November 2010. Robert William Creek
Secretary
Australian Council composition The AC comprises seven state directors, one from and representing each state and the Northern Territory, (the “shareholders” of SLSA Ltd) who represent our members; three ordinary directors, who are elected by the state directors; the chairman, who is also elected by the state directors; and the CEO as secretary to the AC and whose role is non-voting. The organisational effectiveness review is expected to examine overall AC composition.
Michael James Martin B.Eng (Chem)
Australian Council meetings and access to management Michael James Martin
Brett Duncan Williamson OAM BHMS Ed, BEd
Anthony Michael Haven
The AC meets at least four times each year. The elected directors are supported by full-time managers from within SLSA, while the state directors are supported by their respective CEOs.
Brett is CEO of SLSA and has been professionally involved with Surf Life Saving since 1984. He has been a member of the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) since 2006. Brett’s role on the AC is non-voting.
Tony, a senior manager at the NSW State Transit Authority, has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. His current term as president is due to expire in May 2010.
Tony Haven
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Bill, a District Officer with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, has been president of Surf Life Saving South Australia since June 2002. He has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1963. His current term as president expires in May 2010.
The day-to-day business of SLSA Ltd is managed by the CEO, under the direction of the AC. The AC may exercise all the powers of the company, except any power the Corporations Act or the constitution requires the company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The AC is responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the AC, however he is accountable to the president (as chairman of the board) on a day-to-day basis.
Brett Williamson OAM
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Can improve. Improving our corporate governance Management of significant business risks
Compliance issues
The 2008-09 year has seen further refinement to our risk management processes. In March 2009, it was determined that the AC and major operational boards list strategic risk management as a standing agenda item for each meeting. In May the BOM acknowledged SLSA’s strategic management plan Saving Lives in the Water is underpinned by strategic and operational imperatives which have been identified through both formal and informal risk assessments. The organisational performance report card (see pages 21 – 34) is also a useful tool for encouraging directors and managers (at national and state levels) to focus on identified strategic priorities. In addition, the BOM has carried out a preliminary review of strategic risks and a draft risk management strategy will be developed. The draft strategy is likely to address risk within five broad categories – reputation, financial, people, knowledge and environment.
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 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 earlier 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.
Code of conduct
Training
A code of conduct for directors, setting out expectations and limitations is contained within the corporate governance policy.
From time to time, presentations by outside experts on strategic matters are made to the AC. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.
Accountability The AC is accountable to the members of SLSA Ltd. Part III of the Constitution lists the following categories of membership: • • • •
State centres – debating and voting rights at SLSA general meetings. Affiliated clubs – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings. Life members – debating but not voting rights at SLSA general meetings. All members of affiliated clubs – can be present, but no debating or voting rights at SLSA general meetings.
The general membership category is divided into various other sub-categories set out in the regulations. Independence At the commencement of each AC meeting, the chair asks for directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the AC’s current structure, three directors have a portfolio (an operational area of SLSA), while the other seven represent their state. As with most other federated organisations, there is inevitably the perception of tension between state directors’ responsibilities to their state and their fiduciary duties to SLSA Ltd. These fiduciary duties are higher in a limited company such as SLSA Ltd than for incorporated associations. It is the opinion of the chairman that all state directors fulfilled their fiduciary duties first and foremost to SLSA. Nevertheless, the perception of this tension is a matter that will be addressed in the organisational effectiveness review. Obtaining independent advice
Subsidiary entities As noted elsewhere, SLSA Ltd wholly owns a number of subsidiary bodies. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L, Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and SLSA Helicopters P/L provide rescue services in NSW. Their activities are reported on page 37 and their financial results are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s accounts. Surf Sports Australia P/L operates SLSA’s professional sporting events, including the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series and the nib Coolangatta Gold. Fiduciary duties Monthly financial statements for SLSA Ltd and all subsidiary companies are provided to the AC. These monthly statements, together, with monthly accounts are submitted to directors for endorsement at the subsequent AC meeting. All financial accounts and reports are overseen by the FACC and, on their recommendation are adopted or otherwise by the AC throughout the year. Pathways to board and committee membership As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches, to providing the overall strategic direction for the organisation. Broadly speaking, a person can become a member of a board or committee by being appointed by either SLSA or by a state centre. The skills base required for these positions is set out in clause 1.2 of the SLSA Governance Policy and also in the SLSA Regulations.
The AC is assisted in aspects of its operations with external advice. Lander and Rogers Lawyers were reappointed to provide our legal services at the Annual General Meeting in October 2008 for a period of twelve months. Our auditors, PKF, conduct an annual internal audit, giving the AC independent assurance and advice on operational matters (see page 67). JLT also provides advice on insurance matters. 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 conflicts of interest and pecuniary interest in agenda items of board meetings ensures that, where appropriate, members leave the meeting until discussion is concluded.
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Can motivate. 2008-09 Boards and Committees The peak policy and decision body for the surf lifesaving movement is the SLSA Australian Council (AC) which is authorised by Part IV of the Constitution of SLSA. The AC is supported by a number of boards and committees, which also play an important part in the organisation’s corporate governance and risk management.
Australian Council (AC) The AC forms the board of SLSA Ltd. It is made up of seven state directors, representing each state centre, three, elected directors, representing SLSA’s operational areas – Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Development – as well as the president and CEO of SLSA, whose role is non-voting. The AC met on eight occasions during 2008-09, four times by teleconference.
The BOLS is authorised by part VI, clause 38 of the Constitution and its charter and responsibilities are set out in Regulation 3.5. It reviews, develops and maintains lifesaving rules, policies, standards and lifesaving manuals and encourages the expansion of services. The BOLS consists of the SLSA Director of Lifesaving, SLSA’s CEO (or nominee) and the state directors of lifesaving. It met three times during 2008-09, once by teleconference.
Australian Council Name
Position
Attendance
Ron Rankin AM
President (Chair)
8/8
John Fitzgerald OAM
Director of Development
8/8
Peter George AM
Director of Lifesaving
8/8
David Thompson
Director of Surf Sports
8/8
Greg Bird
SLST president
7/8, 1 proxy
Ken Bird OAM
SLSQ president
8/8
Bob Creek
SLSNT president
6/8, 1 proxy, 1 apology
Mark Irwin
SLSWA president from 6 Sept 2008
7/7
Tony Haven
SLSNSW president
7/8, 1 proxy
Bill Jamieson AFSM
SLSSA president
6/8, 1 apology
Mike Martin
SLSV president
6/8, 2 proxies
Mike Smith
SLSWA president until 6 September 2008
1/1
Brett Williamson OAM
SLSA CEO (Secretary)
8/8
Management boards (constituted under section 3 of the SLSA regulations)
Board of Management (BOM) Name
Position
Attendance
Board of Management (BOM)
Brett Williamson OAM
SLSA CEO (Chair)
6/6
The BOM is authorised by part IV of the Constitution and is established under clause 26(4). Its responsibilities are outlined in section 3.4.2 of the SLSA regulations and include the development and management of the overall activities and growth of SLSA. The BOM met on six occasions during 2008-09, once by teleconference.
Paul Andrew
SLSWA CEO
6/6
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Board of Lifesaving (BOLS)
Board of Lifesaving Management (BOLSM) The BOLSM is authorised by part VI, clause 38 of the Constitution and its charter and responsibilities are set out in Regulation 3.6. It is responsible for the operational business of lifesaving and the ongoing development and implementation of SLSA’s commercial lifesaving businesses. The BOLSM is made up of the SLSA Operations Manager and state lifesaving managers. The BOLM met on four occasions during 2008-09, twice by teleconference.
Board of Surf Sports (BOSS)
Elaine Farmer OAM
SLSSA GM
5/6, 1 proxy
Tony Scanlan
SLSQ CEO
5/6, 1 proxy
Tony Snelling
SLSNT CEO
6/6
Tony van den Enden
SLST GM
5/6, 1 apology
Nigel Taylor ESM
LSV CEO
5/6, 1 apology
Phil Vanny
SLSNSW CEO
5/6, 1 proxy
Peter Agnew
SLSA GM Operations
6/6
Grant Baldock
SLSA GM Sports
6/6
Norm Farmer ESM
SLSA Strategic Development
6/6
Chris Giles
SLSA Executive Services
6/6
Mike Hornby
SLSA GM Group
5/6, 1 apology
Roger Thompson
SLSA Finance Manager
5/6, 1 apology
The BOSS is authorised by part VI, clause 38 of the Constitution and its charter and responsibilities are set out in Regulation 3.7. It is responsible for the overall development of SLSA’s surf sports, including but not limited to the strategy, business plans and supporting policies, rules and technical advice. It comprises the SLSA Director of Surf Sports, five members appointed on the basis of skills and experience, the Chairpersons of the Surf Sports Development Committee, the Surf Sports Operations Committee and the Athletes Commission, along with the SLSA CEO nominee. The BOSS met on three occasions during 2008-09, once by teleconference.
Board of Lifesaving (BOLS) Name
Position
Attendance
Peter George AM
SLSA Director of Lifesaving (Chair)
3/3
Peter Agnew
SLSA CEO nominee
3/3
Mark Fife
SLSQ Lifesaving Officer
3/3
Jo Gardiner
SLSNT Director of Lifesaving
2/3, 1 proxy
Bruce Hosking
SLSSA Director of Lifesaving
3/3
Adrian Petrie
SLST Director of Lifesaving
1/2, 1 proxy
Geoff Lyons
SLST Director of Lifesaving
0/1, 1 proxy
Marcus O’Donoghue
SLSWA Chair, Lifesaving Committee
1/3, 1 proxy, 1 apology
John Restuccia
SLSNSW Director of Lifesaving
3/3
Mark Scott
LSV Director of Lifesaving Services
3/3
Board of Lifesaving Management (BOLSM) Name
Position
Peter Agnew
SLSA GM Operations (Chair)
Paula Butler
LSV GMLifesaving Club Development
Shane Daw
SLSSA State Manager Operations
Alex Deane
SLST Lifesaving Development Officer
George Hill
SLSQ Lifesaving Services Manager
Chris Peck
SLSWA Operations Manager
Craig Roberts/Dean Storey
SLSNSW Manager Lifesaving Services,
Tony Snelling
SLSNT CEO
Board of Surf Sports (BOSS) Name
Position
Attendance
David Thompson
SLSA Director of Surf Sports (Chair)
3/3
Don Alexander
Appointed member
3/3
Grant Baldock
SLSA CEO nominee
3/3
Dick Bignold
Chair, Surf Sports Operations Committee
3/3
Ken Bird OAM
Appointed member
2/3, 1 apology
Brett Harrod
External member
2/2
John Holt
Appointed member
3/3
Michael King
Chairman Athletes Commission
1/1
Don Marsh
Appointed member
1/1
David Shields
Chairman, Athletes Commission
1/1
John Wright
Appointed member
2/3, 1 apology
Rick Wright OAM
Chair, Surf Sports Development Committee
3/3
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Surf Sports Technical Committee
Surf Sports Technical Committee
The committee is responsible to the BOSS (see above) for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications.
Name
Position
Rick Wright OAM
New South Wales (Chair)
Greg Allum OAM
New South Wales
2008-09 Boards and Committees Board of Development (BOD) The BOD is authorised by Part VI, Clause 38 of the Constitution and its charter and responsibilities are set out in Regulation 3.8. It is responsible for the programming to assist with the quality management of clubs, recognition, leadership, diversity, organisational development and youth and junior development of SLSA. It comprises the SLSA Director of Development, the SLSA CEO or nominee and seven members appointed on the basis of their skills. The Board of Development met twice in 2008-09.
Grant Baldock
SLSA CEO nominee
Alan Inwood
Queensland
Steve Strange
New South Wales
Board of Development (BOD) Name
Position
Attendance
John Fitzgerald OAM
SLSA Director of Development (Chair)
2/2
Chris Giles
SLSA CEO nominee
2/2
Honorary Advisors (constituted under section 2 of the SLSA regulations) The roles of SLSA’s honorary advisors are varied and are set out in the SLSA regulations.
Honorary Advisors Name
Position
Scott Andrews
Radio Communications Officer
Natalie Hood
Medical Officer – Lifesaving
Nathan Gibbs
Medical Officer – Surf Sports
Richard Budd
Powercraft Officer
Lyn Barratt
Board Member
1/2, 1 apology
Graham Ford
Board Member
1/2, 1 apology
Mark Irwin
Board Member
1/2, 1 apology
Prof Ed Jaggard OAM
Historian
Kevin Larkins
Board Member
2/2
Vacant
Archivist
Peter Kirkwood
Surf Sports Coach Education Advisor
Mike Martin
Board Member
2/2
Andy Morland
Board Member
1/2, 1 apology
Suzanne Young
Board Member
2/2
Peter Connell
Surf Sports Officials Education Advisor
Gordon McNaughton OAM
Surf Sports Officials Appointments and Welfare Advisor
Brett Dowker
Surf Sports High Performance Advisor
Mike Martin
Surf Sports Youth Advisor
Special Purpose Committees (authorised under section 4 of SLSA regulations)
Honours Committee
Surf Sports Development Committee
Surf Sports Development Committee
Name
Position
Name
Position
John Fitzgerald OAM
SLSA Director of Development (Chair)
Rick Wright OAM
Chair
Honours Committee
Peter Connell
Honorary Surf Sports Officials Education Advisor
The role of this committee is to discuss nominations for SLSA Honours (Life Membership, President’s Medal, and Sustained Service Certificate) and make recommendations to the Council in relation to the appropriate level at which honours should be issued.
Andrew Barnes
Victoria
Brett Dowker
Honorary Surf Sports High Performance Advisor
Chris Giles
SLSA Executive Manager/CEO nominee
The committee is responsible for the overall development of surf sports across all areas and at all levels including athletes, officials, surf sports officials and coaches.
Peter George AM
SLSA Director of Lifesaving (ex officio)
Ed Jaggard OAM
Western Australia
Peter Kirkwood
Honorary Surf Sports Coach Education Advisor
Mike Martin
Honorary Surf Sports Youth Advisor
Gordon McNaughton OAM
Honorary Surf Sports Officials Appointments and Welfare Advisor
Neil Purcell OAM
New South Wales
Danny Hoyland OAM
Queensland
Rules and Qualifications Committee
Rules and Qualifications Committee
The committee deals with all matters affecting SLSA’s rules and also peruses nominations for all officers to ensure nominees meet the requirements set out in the regulations.
Name
Position
Phil McGibbon
Victoria (Chair)
Michael Byrnes OAM
New South Wales
Simon Moriarty
New South Wales
Athletes Commission
Athletes Commission
The commission provides a day-today forum for athletes representing the various surf sporting disciplines to present their views to BOSS, the Surf Sports Development Committee and to SLSA.
Name
Position
David Shields
Chair
Chris Allum
Swimming
Sharon Brennan
Lifesaving
Scott Bryant
IRB
Gary Cook
March Past
Shannon Eckstein
Ironman
Grant Hayes
R&R
Zane Holmes
Board and ski
Martin Lynch
Masters
Surf Sports Selection Committee
Surf Sports Selection Committee
The committee selects individual athletes and teams in accordance with the relevant SLSA selection policy.
Name
Position
Rebecca Hamilton
Surfboats
Phil Vanny
New South Wales (Chair)
Ryan Hoffman
Beach
Stephen Fry
Queensland
Elizabeth Pluimers
Ironwoman
Chris Gately
New South Wales
Tiarne Smith
Youth
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National Youth Development Committee The National Youth Development Committee is a state representative committee that provides advice and direction to the Board of Development in relation to the development and activities for young surf lifesavers.
National Lifeguard Committee The purpose of the committee is to discuss issues of relevance and to standardise the delivery of lifeguard services across Australia.
Surf Sports Advisory Forum and Surf Sports Operations Committee Name
Position
Dick Bignold
New South Wales
Don Alexander
South Australia
Peter Connell
Queensland
Julie Kay
Tasmania
Neil Morarty
Victoria
Charles Rue
Northern Territory
Craig Smith-Gander
Western Australia
Jodi Thomas
New South Wales
National History Committee
The purpose of the committee is to advise, comment and submit recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia. The committee met once during the period, by teleconference.
Name
Position
Prof Ed Jaggard OAM
SLSA Honorary National Historian (Chair)
Don Burchill OAM
Queensland
Don Henderson
South Australia
Gary McKinnon
Northern Territory
Ken Knight BEM
Tasmania
Prue Weber
Victoria
Stan Vesper
New South Wales
Vacant
Honorary National Archivist
National Helicopter Advisory Committee (NHAC) The NHAC provides advice to SLSA on helicopter operations and is a forum for helicopter inter-service consultation.
National Helicopter Advisory Committee (NHAC) Name
Position
Ron Rankin AM
Chair
Kris Beavis
GM NRHRS
Ken Bird OAM
President, SLSQ
Peter George AM
Director of Lifesaving, SLSA/SRHRS
National Youth Development Committee
Richard Jones
GM HRHRS
Name
Position
Cliff Marsh OAM
Chairman Hunter
John Fitzgerald OAM
Director of Development (Chair)
Ross Muir
GM SRHRS
Gary Chapman
New South Wales
Tony Scanlan
CEO, SLSQ
Steve Dargie/Wendy Moss
Western Australia
Warren Tozer
Chairman NRHRS
Sue Duncan
Queensland
Phil Vanny
CEO, SLSNSW
Maurice McCutcheon
Victoria
Brett Williamson OAM
CEO SLSA
Sally Perry/Steve Cornish
South Australia
Sharon Smith
Tasmania
Julie Snelling
Northern Territory
National Lifeguard Committee Name
Position
Andre Slade
National Lifeguard Manager (Chair)
Shane Daw/Andrew Bedford
SLSSA State Manager Operations/proxy
Alex Deane
SLST Lifesaving Development Officer
Matt du Plessis
SLSWA Beach Services Coordinator
George Hill/Greg Cahill
SLSQ Lifesaving Services Manager/proxy
Tony Snelling/Cameron Griffin
SLSNT Chief Executive Officer/proxy
Craig Roberts/Stephen Leahy
State manager, ALS NSW
Dale Richardson
LSV Professional Services Officer
Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selection Committee
Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selection Committee Name
Position
The purpose of the committee is to select lifesavers and groups for awards, including Surf Lifesaver of the Year.
Peter George AM
SLSA Director of Lifesaving (Chair)
Lyn Barratt
Tasmania
Andrew Chubb
New South Wales
Mark Fife
Queensland
Ron Rankin AM
SLSA President
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National History Committee
Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee The committee assists the AC in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices. It comprises two directors of SLSA together with the CEO (or nominee) and up to two additional members selected for their expertise in finance, governance or risk management. It is assisted and advised by SLSA’s external auditors and the SLSA Finance Manager.
Appointments and Remuneration Committee The purpose of the committee is to recommend the appointment of the CEO to the AC, to review and report to the AC on the proposed remuneration strategy and package for the CEO and senior executives and to ensure adequate human resource levels within the organisation.
Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee Name
Position
Peter George AM
SLSA Director of Lifesaving (Chair)
Brett Williamson OAM
SLSA CEO
John Fraser OAM
External member
Ron Rankin AM
SLSA President
Susanne Young
External member
Appointments and Remuneration Committee Name
Position
Ron Rankin AM
SLSA President
Peter George AM
SLSA Director of Lifesaving
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Can support.
2008-09 Boards and Committees
Our staff
Public Liability Claims Committee The primary function of the committee is to manage 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 claims.
Public Liability Claims Committee
We have a dedicated team of paid staff, the majority of whom work at Surf House at Bondi, with a number of others based in other states. For our organisational structure and staff list see page 59. (Staff in state centres and branches report to their own boards and management team and are therefore not included in this section.)
Name
Position
Remuneration
Brett Williamson OAM
SLSA CEO (Chair)
Peter Agnew
SLSA GM Operations/Risk Manager
Tony Scanlan
SLSQ CEO
Phil Vanny
SLSNSW CEO
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 employee’s income as a tax-exempt fringe benefit. Performance and salary reviews
Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations on the use of IT&T in the organisation.
Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee Name
Position
Gary Daly
National IT Manager (Chair)
Greg Bird
Tasmania
John Brennan
Queensland
Bob Creek
SLSA CEO Appointee
Shane Daw
South Australia
Ryan Greenaway
Western Australia
Matt Hanks
New South Wales
Gary Wall
Northern Territory
Warwick Waters
Victoria
Although listed in the regulations there are currently no appointments to the National Marketing Committee and the newly formed Research Advisory Committee.
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 remunerationbased incentive arrangements. Workplace relations Our staff operate under a collective workplace agreement, which covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with non-standard work hours. The nature of surf lifesaving activities requires significant amounts of weekend work and, under the terms of the agreement, our employees are entitled to a day in lieu of a day worked on a weekend. We have monthly staff meetings where any employment-related issues that affect all staff are discussed. Staff turnover and recruitment As noted in previous annual reports, for many years we have had a high level of staff turnover. We have addressed this in a number of ways, including staff development retreats and implementing changes based on the findings of a confidential survey. The data in table 08 suggests these initiatives may be having some positive impacts with a reduction in staff turnover in the period, although it must be noted the employment market deteriorated significantly during the period due to the global financial crisis. Equal opportunity We meet all legislative requirements in terms of equal opportunity and a bias-free workplace. Professional development
The Surf Life Saving Advisory Board is not listed in the regulations but its members provide informal advice on a range of issues and act as ambassadors in the philanthropic and business communities.
The Surf Life Saving Australia Advisory Board Name Position Lachlan Murdoch
CEO, Illyria (Chair)
Neil Balnaves
Founder, Balnaves Foundation
Jack Cowin
Chairman, Competitive Foods
Raphael Geminder
Chairman, VIP Packaging
Ken Jolly AM
Managing Director, Scholastic Australia
Liz Pidgeon
Director, Cornerstone Properties
The Hon. Warwick Smith AM
Chairman, Advisory Board, Australian Capital Equity
Brian White
Chairman, Ray White Real Estate
Julie White
Head, Macquarie Group Foundation
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 35% of our employees participated in some form of professional development. Occupational health and safety For the most part, our employees work in normal business office conditions and are not exposed to any undue hazards. We have consistently promoted a healthy and safe work environment, which is ergonomically sound. As with last year, there have been no WorkCover claims. We have an OH&S Committee, which meets as the need arises to discuss and implement recommendations on any OH&S issue. Many of our staff are also volunteer surf lifesavers and from time to time are engaged in high-risk activities. In these situations they are protected by the full range of SLSA policies and insurances that apply to all members (see page 91). Environment and sustainability
A number of these individuals have provided personal philanthropic support. We gratefully acknowledge their role in saving lives.
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We recognise that some of our activities have a negative impact on the environment and our Ecosurf program (see page 92) outlines various ways in which the entire surf lifesaving movement is attempting to reduce this.
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Current Position
Executive Management Group
Bree Corbett
Lifesaving Deveopment Coordinator
Matt Thompson
Coastal Safety Services Manager
TBA
Research Manager
Norm Farmer ESM
General Manager Stategic Development
Contract Roles
New Positions
Current Position
Part Time
General Staff
Adam Weir
Coastal Risk Manager
General Staff
Andre Slade
Lifeguard Manager
Emma Larssen
Lifesaving Administration Assistant
Peter Agnew
General Manager Operations
Rachael Bruce
Training & Education Coordinator
Training & Education Resource Development Coordinator Rob O’Brien
Craig Delahoy
Training & Education Manager
Surf Life Saving Australia staff as at 25th September 2009 Chief Executive Officer
Jo Cooper
Ecosurf Manager
Shane Stewart
Development Services Coordinator
Development Project Coordinator TBA
Vanessa Brown
Development Manager
Accounts Clerk Kirsten Jefferson
IT Support Officer Andy Hutchinson
Roger Thompson
Finance Manager
IT Coordinator Travis Klarck
Gary Daly
IT Manager
TBA
Human Resources Consultant
Assistant Accountant Fanny Rahayu
Georgia Shanahan
Receptionist
Chris Giles
General Manager Executive Services
Brooke Robberds
Executive Assistant
Brett Williamson OAM
TBA
Surf & Kayak Talent Program Coordinator
Brett Dowker
Head Coach
High Performance & Sport Development Coordinator Paul Purcell
Karen Reimann
Sports Operations Manager
Holly Davis
Sports Administration Assistant
Craig Williams
Sports Events Logistics Coordinator
Lyndie Williams
Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator Julia Loennendung
Sally Fitzsimmons
Competitions Manager
Lauren Ryan
Sports Media Manager
Grant Baldock
General Manager Sports
On-line Strategy - Project Manager David Winkle
Sean O’Connell
Public Affairs Manager
Lauren Barkla
Brand Marketing Executive
Kate Smith
Brand Marketing Manager
Melissa Gray
Marketing/ Partnerships Assistant
Manager - Partner Strategy
Greg Ross-Smith
Cherie Baldock
Partner Programs Executive Zanna Brown
Retailing & Licensing Manager
Partner Programs Manager
Alex Wilson
Michael Hornby
Group General Manager
Surf Life Saving Foundation
Can sustain.
Our staff Table 08 – staff statistics as at 30 June 2009
Senior managers
Operational staff
Total
Peter Agnew
FTEs
Recommendation
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 % change 07-09
6 6 6 12 11 12 9%
% Male 83.33% 83.33% 83.33% 91.67% 90.91% 75.00% -18%
% Female 16.67% 16.67% 16.67% 8.33% 9.09% 25.00% 175%
Departures n/a 1 1 3 2 2 0%
Turnover n/a 17% 17% 50% 17% 18% 9%
FTEs 17 21 24 18 25 26 4%
-29%
% Male 35.29% 42.86% 45.83% 33.33% 54.40% 38.46%
% Female 64.71% 57.14% 54.17% 66.67% 41.60% 53.85% 29%
Departures n/a 11 7 10 13 10 -23%
Turnover n/a 65% 33% 42% 72% 40% -45%
FTEs 23 27 30 30 36 38 6%
-24%
% Male 47.83% 51.85% 53.33% 56.67% 65.56% 50.00%
% Female 52.17% 48.15% 46.67% 43.33% 34.44% 50.00% 45%
Departures n/a 12 8 13 15 12 -20%
Turnover n/a 52% 30% 43% 50% 33% -33%
Measures of employee satisfaction
A confidential online staff survey was conducted in November 2008, seeking frank feedback on issues relating to employee satisfaction. The top five recommendations and actions taken are listed in the table below. Table 09 – actions arising from staff survey Action taken
Renovate office space. Some immediate upgrades undertaken and long-term options identified (see page xx).
Upgrade IT systems. To be scoped along with other business systems.
Engage dedicated HR support. Included in 2009-10 budget.
Salary benchmarking. 2009-10 salaries provide better internal benchmarking. External benchmarking to be investigated by new HR support.
Workload distribution. New staffing structure rolled out.
Senior staff Name Position
Peter Agnew, MBA MEd (Adult) General Manager Operations
Grant Baldock, BSc (Aviation) General Manager Sports
Norman Farmer ESM, Grad Dip Mgmt AGSM MRMIA General Manager Strategic Development
Chris Giles, MBA BSc (Hons) (Chemistry) General Manager Executive Services
Michael Hornby, Dip Bus/Cert Mktg (Fundraising) Group General Manager
Grant Baldock Norm Farmer Chris Giles Mike Hornby
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Can sustain. Finance Manager’s Report Balance sheet
The recent global economic downturn has presented SLSA with challenges in maintaining income levels and achieving its goals. However, as detailed in the President and CEO’s overview, SLSA is well placed to meet these challenges.
The net assets of the consolidated group have remained steady at $23,522,363 (2007-08 $23,360,059) demonstrating the group’s solid financial position as at 30 June 2009. The current ratio (current assets:current liabilities) of the group and the parent entity continue to be well above the international benchmark standard of 1.
This report covers the financial results of SLSA (parent entity) and its subsidiaries, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service P/L (SRHRS), Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service P/L (NRHRS) and Surf Sports Australia P/L (SSA). For full details of subsidiaries refer Note 15 (see page 79). Income statements The 2008-09 consolidated surplus from ordinary activities was $129,521. This comprised a surplus of $97,395 for lifesaving activities and a surplus of $32,126 for helicopter services. The 2007-08 consolidated surplus of $2,144,561 included a profit of $2,262,293 on the disposal of a helicopter owned by SRHRS. In 2008-09, consolidated revenue remained steady at $27,690,720 (2007-08 $27,325,343). Government grants increased to $8,461,234 (200708 $7,407,248) due to additional funding received from Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) for lifesaving programs. Sponsorships increased to $9,846,680 (2007-08 $9,512,512) while fundraising and donations (which relates mainly to helicopter services) increased to $3,549,644 (2007-08 $2,806,075). Other revenue increased to $1,979,474 (2007-08 $1,099,616) mainly due to an insurance claim of $600,472 received by NRHRS. Expenditure on administration of lifesaving and competitions increased to $3,173,201 (2007-08 $2,381,387). This included an increase in costs associated with marketing, communications and partner programs as the group continues to strive for diversification of revenue streams. Expenditure on helicopter operations increased to $5,160,518 (2007-08 $4,482,471) due to aircraft repair costs at NRHRS. Expenditure on helicopter fundraising increased to $1,774,897 (2007-08 $1,079,764).
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Over the twelve month period, total group assets increased by $2,023,095 while total group liabilities increased by $1,860,791. The resulting increase in group equity was $162,304, representing the surplus of $129,521 and a gain of $32,783 by NRHRS on foreign currency contracts.
25,000
Parent Entity
20,000
Consolidated Entity
15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2005
The consolidated entity changed its accounting policy for the financial year relating to the depreciation rate of buildings - the useful life of buildings has been adjusted to 40 years. The effect of this change is that retained earnings 1 July 2007 have been reduced by $168,400 and profit before income tax for 2007-08 has been reduced by $31,575.
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year
Graph 04 SLSA Revenue – parent and consolidated entities
Cash flow statements For the consolidated group, cash increased by $4,545,451 (2007-08 increase $25,522). Net cash generated from operating activities was $3,064,345 which included $4,400,000 received from DOHA for an information and communication technologies (ICT) project to be implemented over a period of three years (refer to Note 10, page 77). Net cash generated from investment activities was $1,481,106 which included net cash generated from sale of investments ($2,707,500) and net cash used for major aircraft improvements ($1,083,853).
Parent Entity
30,000
Consolidated Entity
25,000 20,000 Net Assets ($)
About this financial report
Graph 03 SLSA Net Assets – parent and consolidated entities
Net Assets ($)
Overview of the year
15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year
Roger Thompson Finance Manager 25th September 2009
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Directors’ report
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Auditor’s independence declaration
66
Independent Auditor’s report
67
Directors’ declaration
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Income statements
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Balance sheets
69
Statements of changes in equity
70
Cash flow statements
70
Notes to financial statements
71
Declaration by directors in respect of fundraising appeals
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Can calculate. Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries ACN. 003 147 180 Directors’ Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Your Directors present this report on Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2009.
As lead auditor for the audit of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2009, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
1. Directors: The names of each person who has been a Director during the year and at the date of this report are: Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Gregory James Bird Kenneth Charles Bird OAM Robert William Creek John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM Peter Brian George AM Anthony Michael Haven William Brame Jamieson AFSM Michael James Martin Mark Raymond Irwin David Paul Thompson
Consultant Consultant Company Director Data Centre Manager Teacher Banker Senior Manager District Officer Company Director Company Director Business Manager
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year unless otherwise stated. 2. Company Secretary: The following person held the position of Secretary of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited during the financial year: Brett Duncan Williamson OAM 3. Review of operations: Operations of the company and its subsidiaries for the financial year did not vary from previous years. 4. Results of operations: The net consolidated profit of the consolidated entity for the financial year ended 30 June 2009 was $129,521 (2008: $2,144,561). 5. Significant changes in state of affairs: There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year. 6. Principal activities: The principal activities, in which the consolidated entity was engaged during the financial year ended 30 June 2009, were the administration of surf life saving activities and the management and operation of the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service. During the financial year there were no significant changes in the nature of the consolidated entity’s activities. 7. Environmental regulations: The company is not affected by any specific environmental legislation. 8. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year: Since 30 June 2009 Surf Life Saving Australia Limited has entered into an agreement to purchase a building at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW, for cash consideration of $3,500,000. As at the date of this report a deposit of $385,000 has been paid and the balance is expected to settle on 5 November 2009. Except as discussed above, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2009 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:
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(a) the Group’s operations in future financial years, or (b) the results of those operations in future financial years, or (c) the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years
(a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. This declaration is in respect of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the entities it controlled during the year.
9. Likely Developments: In the opinion of the Directors the inclusion of information referring to the likely developments in the operations of the group and the expected results of those operations in subsequent years would prejudice the interests of the group. That information has therefore not been included in this report. 10. Dividends: No dividends were paid or declared since the start of the financial year. The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the year ended 30 June 2009. 11. Indemnification of officers and auditors: The company has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the company or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor. 12. Options: No options over issued share or interests in the entity were granted during or since the end of the financial year and there were no options outstanding at the date of this report. 13. Directors’ benefits: Neither since the end of the financial year nor during the financial year has a Director received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the financial statements, or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the company or of a related body corporate) by reason of a contract made by the company or a related body corporate with a Director or with a firm of which the Director is a member, or a company in which the Director has a substantial financial interest. 14. Auditor’s indepenence decaration: The Directors received the attached independence declaration from the lead auditor of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited.
Grant Saxon Partner
PKF
25th September 2009 Sydney
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 DX 10173 | Sydney Stock Exchange | New South Wales
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.
This Directors’ Report is made and signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Director Sydney, 25th September 2009
Peter Brian George AM Director
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Directors’ declaration
To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
for the year ended 30 June 2009
Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2009, and the income statement, statements of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes and the Directors’ declaration for both Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (the company) and the consolidated entity. 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. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The Directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. In Note 1, the Directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that compliance with Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set our on pages 69 to 85, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, and:
a.
comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001:
b.
ive a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2009 and of the performance for the year ended on g that date of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited.
c.
comply with International Financial Reporting Standards, as disclosed in Note 1.
2. I n the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entity 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
Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion: a)
t he financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s and consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2009 and of their performance for the year ended on that date.
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Director
Peter Brian George AM Director
Sydney, 25th September 2009
b) t he financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1. Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion, the requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the regulations regarding proper keeping of accounts and associated records and the application of money received as a result of fundraising appears conducted during the year, have been complied with.
Grant Saxon Partner
PKF
25th September 2009 Sydney
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Statements of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 2009 Consolidated Note
Income statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 Note
Balance at 30 June 2007*
Consolidated 2009 $
2008* $
Parent Entity 2009 $
2008* $
Revenues
2
27,690,720
27,325,343
18,188,341
16,766,847
Expenses
3
27,561,199
25,150,213
18,074,801
16,757,168
-
30,569
-
-
4
129,521
2,144,561
113,540
9,679
1(d)
-
-
-
-
Profit after income tax expense
129,521
2,144,561
113,540
9,679
Profit for the year
129,521
2,144,561
113,540
9,679
Borrowing costs Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense
The above Income Statements are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
Consolidated
Parent Entity
2009 $
2008* $
2009 $
2008* $
17(a)
11,844,185
7,298,734
9,539,718
4,827,947
Trade and other receivables
5
2,057,165
2,047,136
1,435,673
1,376,393
Available-for-sale financial assets
6
5,861,327
8,345,225
2,752,073
5,368,344
Inventories
7
977,424
720,288
94,502
63,278
20,740,101
18,411,383
13,821,966
11,635,962
Total Current Assets Non Current Assets
Total Equity $
18,731,286
2,484,212
-
21,215,498
3,975,693
2,484,212
6,459,905
-
-
2,144,561
9,679
-
9,679
-
-
(264,623)
264,623
-
Amounts transferred from Special Funds
14
728,395
(728,395)
-
-
728,395
(728,395)
-
21,339,619
2,020,440
-
23,360,059
4,449,144
2,020,440
6,469,584
129,521
-
-
129,521
113,540
-
113,540
Balance at 30 June 2008* Profit for the year Amounts transferred to Special Funds
14
(94,011)
94,011
-
-
(94,011)
94,011
-
Amounts transferred from Special Funds
14
2,194
(2,194)
-
-
2,194
(2,194)
-
Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges recognised directly in equity
18
-
-
32,783
32,783
-
-
-
21,377,323
2,112,257
32,783
23,522,363
4,470,867
2,112,257
6,583,124
The above Statements of Changes in Equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
Cash flow statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 Note
2009 $
2008 $
28,055,134
26,232,099
18,351,841
16,771,834
(25,402,666)
(26,285,414)
(16,365,697)
(17,838,871)
411,877
447,837
218,917
285,975
3,064,345
363,953
2,205,061
(781,062)
-
(3,000,000)
-
-
2,707,500
1,050,000
2,707,500
1,120,000
(15,010)
(255,421)
-
-
(1,083,853)
(540,783)
-
-
(262,686)
(415,090)
(58,202)
(110,989)
-
42,000
-
-
Proceeds from sale of aircraft and equipment
109,250
3,600,000
-
-
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equip
25,905
171,204
25,905
53,863
Net cash generated from investing activities
1,481,106
651,910
2,675,203
1,062,874
-
-
(168,493)
-
Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from sponsors, donors & customers Payments to suppliers and employees
200,104
200,104
Interest and other finance costs paid
Property, plant & equipment
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13,443,668
13,782,074
2,051,220
2,204,519
Total Non Current Assets
13,476,451
13,782,074
2,251,324
2,404,623
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities
Total Assets
34,216,552
32,193,457
16,073,290
14,040,585
(30,569) 17(b)
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Total Current Liabilities
7,529,224
8,377,477
6,645,017
7,397,377
449,087
409,815
175,808
152,390
7,978,311
8,787,292
6,820,825
7,549,767
Non Current Liabilities Trade and other payables
10
2,632,000
-
2,632,000
-
Provisions
11
83,878
46,106
37,341
21,234
2,715,878
46,106
2,669,341
21,234
Total Liabilities
10,694,189
8,833,398
9,490,166
7,571,001
Net Assets
23,522,363
23,360,059
6,583,124
6,469,584
21,377,323
21,339,619
4,470,867
4,449,144
Total Non Current Liabilities
Equity Retained earnings Special funds
14
2,112,257
2,020,440
2,112,257
2,020,440
Other Reserves
18
32,783
-
-
-
23,522,363
* The 2008 amounts have been restated. Refer to Note 1(q) for further details.
23,360,059
6,583,124
6,469,584
-
Cash flows from investing activities Payments for available-for-sale financial assets
10
Parent Entity
2008 $
Interest received
Current Liabilities
Consolidated 2009 $
-
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Special Funds $
264,623
32,783
Total Equity
Retained Earnings $
(264,623)
8
Provisions
Total Equity $
2,144,561
Other financial assets
Trade and other payables
Other Reserves $
14
Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents
Special Funds $
Amounts transferred to Special Funds
Balance at 30 June 2009
Balance sheets as at 30 June 2009 Note
Profit for the year
Parent Entity
Retained Earnings $
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets Payments for buildings Payments for aircraft and equipment Payments for other plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of buildings
Cash flows from financing activities Loans to subsidiaries Repayment of borrowings
-
(990,341)
-
-
Net cash used in financing activities
-
(990,341)
(168,943)
(168,943)
4,545,451
25,522
4,711,771
281,812
7,298,734
7,273,212
4,827,947
4,546,135
11,844,185
7,298,734
9,539,718
4,827,947
Net increase in cash held Cash at the beginning of the financial year Cash at the end of the financial year
17(a)
The above Cash Flow Statements are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. * The 2008 amounts have been restated. Refer to Note 1(q) for further details.
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Can formulate. Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Corporations Act 2001, Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Charitable Fundraising Regulations 1993. The financial report covers Surf Life Saving Australia Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Surf Life Saving Australia Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and is a company limited by guarantee.The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the functional currency of the parent company and all of its subsidiaries.The following is a summary of the principal accounting policies adopted by the consolidated entity in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. a) Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. It does not take into account changing money values. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. b) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the Income Statement. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the group estimates the recoverable of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. c) Revenue Recognition Revenue from contracts is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Revenue from sponsorship and grant income is recognised in the year to which it relates and can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Revenue from fundraising is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is received by the company.
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Other income is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that it will be received by the company. Interest revenue is recognised on an effective yield basis. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). d) Income Tax The parent entity is exempt from taxation by virtue of item 1.1 of section 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. e) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements combine the financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and all its controlled entities (refer Note 15). A controlled entity is any entity controlled by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. Control exists where Surf Life Saving Australia Limited has the capacity to dominate the decision-making in relation to the financial and operating policies of another entity so that the other entity operates with Surf Life Saving Australia Limited to achieve the objectives of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited. A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 15 to the financial report. Controlled entities are included in the consolidated entity from the date that control commences until the date control ceases. In the parent entity’s financial statements, investments in controlled entities are carried at cost. The effects of all transactions between entities in the consolidated group have been eliminated in full and the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances. Accounting policies of controlled entities have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with those policies applied by the parent entity. f) Financial Instruments Recognition Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured and set out below: Loans and Receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate.
Financial Liabilities
i) Property, Plant & Equipment & Depreciation
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognized at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.
Freehold land is stated at cost and is not depreciated. Buildings are stated at cost and are depreciated over an estimated useful life of 40 years.
Impairment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost. Plant and equipment is depreciated using the prime cost method and rates of between 15% and 36%.
At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement. g) Derivatives Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so the nature of the item being hedged. The Consolidated Entity has entered into foreign exchange contracts to manage the risk of currency movements on the purchase of new aircraft or substantial parts and components. Foreign exchange management is undertaken in order to minimise possible adverse effects for movements in exchange rates. As such the Consolidated Entity has designated the forward foreign exchange contract as a hedge of the cash flows of recognised assets and liabilities and highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). The Consolidated Entity documents at the inception of the hedging transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Consolidated Entity also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve (within other reserves). The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement within other income or other expense. Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the income statement in the periods when the hedged item will affect profit or loss. When derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in fair value are recognised immediately in the income statement.
Available-for-sale financial assets
h) Inventories
Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories. Available-for-sale financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken directly to equity.
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs have been assigned to inventory quantities on hand at balance date using average cost.
Motor vehicles are stated at cost. Motor vehicles are depreciated using the prime cost method of 22.5%. Aircraft relates to the helicopters owned and leased by the consolidated entity. Aircraft and equipment are depreciated using the prime cost method. The depreciation rates for each aircraft will vary considerably and are based on the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. The depreciation rates used are: Aircraft at valuation
5% – 29%
Aircraft and equipment at cost
5% – 33%
j) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. k) Employee Entitlements Annual leave entitlements have been measured at nominal value regardless of whether they are expected to be settled within twelve months of balance date. Long service leave entitlements have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows in respect of services provided up to balance date. Liabilities are determined after taking estimated on-costs into consideration. l) Segment Reporting Segment revenues and expenses are those directly attributable to the segments and include any joint revenue and expenses where a reasonable basis of allocation exists. Segment assets include all assets used by a segment and consist principally of cash, receivables, inventories and property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortisation. Segment liabilities consist principally of accounts payable, employee entitlements, accrued expenses, provisions and borrowing. m) Government Grants Government grants are recognized at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset on a straight line basis.
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Can add. Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) r)
n) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the income statement, except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge.
The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated in the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and from within the consolidated group.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of nonmonetary items are recognised directly in equity to the extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity, otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the income statement.
Key Estimates – Impairment
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year.
The consolidated entity assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company that may lead to the impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. o) Foreign Currency Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year end exchange rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
p) Comparative Figures
q) Change in Accounting Policy The consolidated entity changed its accounting policy for the financial year ended 30 June 2009 relating to the depreciation rate of buildings. The useful life of the building located at 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach NSW has been adjusted to 40 years (previously 100 years) as the Directors believe that this provides a more relevant and reliable estimate of the period over which the consolidated entity will recognise the economic benefits from the asset.
Income Statement Profit before income tax
Leased assets classified as finance leases are capitalised as fixed assets. The amount initially brought to account is the present value of minimum lease payments. A finance lease is one that effectively transfers from the lessor to the lessee, substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased property. Capitalised leased assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset to the entity. Finance lease payments are allocated between interest expenses and reduction of lease liability over the term of the lease. The interest expense is determined by applying the interest rate implicit in the lease to the outstanding lease liability at the beginning of each lease payment period. tOperating lease payments are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred. s)
New Australian Accounting Standards
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2009 reporting periods. The Group’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations and the standards that may have impact to the Company is set out below: (i) Revised AASB 8 Operating Segments and AASB 2007-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 8 (effective from 1 January 2009) AASB 8 will results in a change in the approach to segment reporting, as it requires adoption of a ‘management approach’ to reporting on financial performance. The information being reported will be based on what the key decision makers use internally for evaluating segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources to operating segments. The Group will adopt AASB 8 from 1 July 2009. The impact on reportable segments presented is being assessed. In addition, the segments will be reported in a manner that is more consistent with the internal reporting provided to the decision makers in the Group. (ii) Revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 2007-8 Amendmentsto Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 101 (effective from 1 January 2009). The September 2007 revised AASB 101 requires the presentation of a statement of comprehensive income and makes changes to the statement of changes in equity, but will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements. If an entity has made a prior period adjustment or has reclassified items in the financial statements, it will need to disclose a third balance sheet (statement of financial position), this one being as at the beginning of the comparative period. The Company will apply the revised standard from 1 July 2009. The application of AASB 8 and AASB 101 (revised) will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may change the presentation and terminology in the financial statements.
The aggregate effect of the change in accounting policy referred to in Note q. Consolidated Entity and Parent Entity
Leased Assets
2009
2008
Previously Stated
Adjustment
Restated
Previously Stated
Adjustment
Restated
145,115
(31,575)
113,540
41,254
(31,575)
9,679
1,750,658
(31,575)
1,719,083
1,971,683
(199,975)
1,771,708
-
-
-
4,144,093
(168,400)
3,975,693
Balance Sheet Property, plant and equipment Adjustment to opening retained earnings
73
74
Can balance. Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 Consolidated 2009 $ 2.
2009 $
2008* $
8,461,234
7,407,248
8,461,234
7,407,248
Sponsorship
9,846,680
9,512,512
6,667,936
6,548,483
Fundraising and donations
3,549,644
2,806,075
174,293
6,512
Contract revenue
1,872,990
1,871,967
-
-
1,979,474
1,099,616
1,258,895
1,102,729
383,379
480,550
218,917
285,975
Net profit/(loss) on disposal of fixed assets
(32,882)
2,227,855
(5,629)
(5,563)
Sales
495,721
432,549
495,721
432,549
Unrealised net gains on available for sale financial assets
175,724
188,225
91,229
146,843
74,317
144,400
-
-
Royalty and trademark revenue
226,223
237,856
226,223
237,856
Club payment for subsidised rescue equipment
383,624
418,929
383,624
418,929
-
269,432
-
-
274,592
228,129
215,898
185,286
27,690,720
27,325,343
18,188,341
16,766,847
Hire of helicopter
Redundancy re-imbursement Competition entry fees Expenses Lifesaving
11,449,503
11,138,442
11,449,503
11,138,442
Competitions
4,871,309
4,630,355
3,125,387
2,986,112
Administration of lifesaving and competitions
3,173,201
2,381,387
3,164,708
2,371,945
Cost of sales
335,203
260,669
335,203
260,669
Helicopter administration and finance
796,568
1,177,125
-
-
Helicopter operations
5,160,518
4,482,471
-
-
Helicopter fundraising
1,774,897
1,079,764
-
-
27,561,199
25,150,213
18,074,801
16,757,168
Items included in profit As Revenue Net profit/(loss) on disposal of fixed assets
(32,882)
2,227,855
(5,629)
(5,563)
As Expenses
Write-down of inventories to net realisable value Depreciation/amortisation expenses 5.
2008* $
53,150
35,500
35,750
18,100
19,365
30,424
19,365
30,424
1,531,915
1,439,197
179,967
237,089
Trade receivables Sundry receivables and prepayments
1,369,304
1,501,218
977,366
1,137,036
687,861
545,918
289,814
239,357
-
-
168,943
-
2,057,165
2,047,136
1,435,673
1,376,393
5,861,327
8,345,225
2,752,073
5,368,344
5,861,327
8,345,225
2,752,073
5,368,344
Loan to subsidiary 6.
Available-for-sale Financial Assets Investments in managed funds at fair value
Included in investments in managed funds are amounts set aside to facilitate the requirements of Special Funds, as designated in Note 14 7.
8.
Inventories Finished goods at cost
152,156
96,798
94,502
63,278
Stock of aircraft spare parts at cost
825,268
623,490
-
-
977,424
720,288
94,502
63,278
Other Financial Assets (Non-Current) Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 16) Forward exchange contract (cash flow hedge) (Note 1 (g) and Note 18)
9.
-
-
200,104
200,104
32,783
-
-
-
-
-
200,104
200,104
Property, Plant and Equipment Freehold land at cost Building at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation
5,453
5,453
-
-
3,194,356
3,179,346
2,105,000
2,105,000
(606,544)
(525,693)
(385,917)
(333,292)
2,593,265
2,659,106
1,719,083
1,771,708
Aircraft and equipment at cost
15,426,971
14,343,829
-
-
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(5,418,654)
(4,225,098)
-
-
10,008,317
10,118,731
-
-
Plant and equipment at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation
2,012,925
1,952,751
905,589
881,118
(1,486,903)
(1,367,322)
(650,260)
(604,277)
526,022
585,429
255,329
276,841
512,600
624,120
188,545
246,458
15,750 17,270
15,000 18,596
Lease and hire purchase expense
-
22,155
-
-
(196,536)
(205,312)
(111,737)
(90,488)
Interest expense
-
8,414
-
-
316,064
418,808
76,808
155,970
59,278
(196,564)
21,758
54,631
13,443,668
13,782,074
2,051,220
2,204,519
Employee entitlements expense
* The 2008 amounts have been restated. Refer to Note 1(q) for further details.
75
2009 $
Trade and Other Receivables
Auditors remuneration Auditor of parent company: – Audit of financial reports Other auditors of subsidiaries: – Audit of financial report – T ax compliance, planning and related services
Parent Entity
2008* $
As Expenses cont...
Revenue
Interest
4.
2008* $
Consolidated 2009 $
Government grants
Other revenue
3.
Parent Entity
Motor vehicles at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation
* The 2008 amounts have been restated. Refer to Note 1(q) for further details.
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Can illustrate. Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
Consolidated 2009 $ 11.
Additions – at cost
Aircraft & Equipment $
Plant & Equipment $
Motor Vehicles $
Total $
2,659,106
10,118,731
585,427
418,807
13,782,071
11,724
1,083,853
94,361
171,610
1,361,548
(39,987 )
(274,755)
(314,742)
37,724
108,982
146,706
Disposals – accumulated depreciation
Carrying amount at the end of year
Employee entitlements Aggregate Employee Entitlements Number of employees as at 30 June
Balance at beginning of year
21,234
532,965
455,921
213,149
173,624
74
66
38
36
Annual Leave
Long Service Leave
Total
Consolidated
2,593,265
10,008,317
526,022
316,064
13,443,668
Opening balance 1 July 2008
333,081
122,840
455,921
Additional provisions raised during the year
226,441
64,070
290,511
(192,794)
(20,673)
(213,467)
366,728
166,237
532,965
152,390
21,234
173,624
Amounts used Balance at 30 June 2009
Land & Buildings $
Aircraft & Equipment $
Plant & Equipment $
Motor Vehicles $
Total $
1,771,708
155,970
2,204,519
Parent Entity Opening balance 1 July 2008
58,202
-
58,202
Disposals – at cost
-
-
(33,731)
(57,913)
(91,644)
Disposals – accumulated depreciation
-
-
32,421
27,689
60,110
Depreciation/amortisation
(52,625)
-
(78,404)
(48,938)
(179,967)
1,719,083
-
255,329
76,808
2,051,220
Consolidated 2009 $
Additional provisions raised during the year Amount used Balance at 30 June 2009 12.
2009 $
16,107
141,328
-
(101,803)
175,808
37,341
213,149
Capital Commitments Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd is party to a contract for the purchase of aircraft equipment amounting to $144,338 (USD $88,921) (2008: $120,771; USD $105,155). The company has registered a charge over the aircraft as security. Forward Exchange Contract
Parent Entity
2008 $
125,221 (101,803)
Commitments for Expenditure
Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Service Pty Ltd entered into forward exchange contracts to buy and sell specified amounts of foreign currency in the future at stipulated exchange rates. The objective is to protect the company from unfavourable exchange rate movements related to the purchase of aircraft equipment.
2008 $
At balance date the outstanding forward exchange contracts are:
Trade and Other Payables
2009 $USD
2008 $USD
- Settlement: within six-months ($)
88,921
105,155
- Average exchange rate
0.6160
0.8707
Current 1,662,912
1,705,119
1,297,378
1,147,458
705,930
299,597
593,060
249,919
Income in advance
3,948,517
5,198,557
3,542,714
4,825,796
Public liability claims pool (see below)
1,211,865
1,174,204
1,211,865
1,174,204
7,529,224
8,377,477
6,645,017
7,397,377
2,632,000
-
2,632,000
-
2,632,000
-
2,632,000
-
Non Current
The public liability claims pool is administered by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (SLSA) on behalf of all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of SLSA’s entities covered by SLSA’s public liability insurance.
77
37,341
(1,531,915)
276,841
Income in advance
46,106
(108,580)
-
Sundry creditors
83,878
(151,503)
-
Trade accounts payable
152,390
(1,194,267)
-
10.
175,808
(77,565)
Additions – at cost
Carrying amount at the end of year
409,815
Movement in Provisions
Parent Entity Movements in Carrying Value
449,087
Non Current Land & Buildings $
Disposals – at cost
Depreciation/amortisation
2008 $
Provisions
Employee entitlements
Property, Plant and Equipment cont...
Balance at beginning of year
2009 $
Current
Consolidated
Movements in Carrying Value
Parent Entity
2008 $
Sell Australian Dollars/Buy US Dollars
The Westpac bank holds a security over a term deposit to secure the foreign exchange contracts. 13.
Members’ Equity Issued Capital The parent entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, as a company limited by guarantee and as such does not have any issued capital. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2009 the number of members was 150,318 (2008: 140,192).
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Can survive.
16. Related Party Transactions Subsidiaries
Directors and Director Related Entities
The ultimate parent entity is Surf Life Saving Australia Limited.
Details in relation to Directors, their remuneration and retirement benefits of Directors are disclosed in Note 20 to the accounts.
Ownership interests in related parties Information in relation to ownership interests in the following are provided in the notes indicated:
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
Controlled Entities Note 15
During the year $4,114 (2008: $19,861) was paid to Warren Rennie, a Director of a related entity for printing services provided. The services provided were on a commercial basis.
Transactions within the Wholly Owned Group Consolidated 2009 $ 14.
The following amounts were paid to the parent entity from subsidiaries during the year:
Parent Entity
2008 $
2009 $
2008 $
Special Funds Funds have been set aside (Note 6) for specific purpose and are detailed as follows:
2009 $ Repayment of short term loan from Surf Sports Australia
-
70,000
Consulting recoupment from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service
-
48,296
70,000
25,000
-
25,000
30,000
87,600
Marketing fee from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service
Academy Interest Fund
680,222
496,507
680,222
496,507
Administration fee from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service
Building Fund
375,971
404,664
375,971
404,664
Support staff services from Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service
Lifesaving Equipment Fund
18,546
18,546
18,546
18,546
Lifesaving Surveillance Cameras
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
Overseas Touring Fund
63,544
62,956
63,544
62,956
Strategic Development Fund Long Term Reserve
25,594
25,594
25,594
25,594
898,380
962,173
898,380
962,173
2,112,257
2,020,440
2,112,257
2,020,440
Movement in Special Funds Balance at beginning of financial year
2,020,440
2,484,212
2,020,440
2,484,212
94,011
264,623
94,011
264,623
Approved expenditure from funds
(2,194)
(728,395)
(2,194)
(728,395)
Balance at end of financial year
2,112,257
2,020,440
2,112,257
2,020,440
Plus: Appropriation of income received relating to funds
2008 $
The following amounts were paid from the parent entity to a subsidiary during the year: Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd – short term loan Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd – Contribution to Coolangatta Gold
168,493
-
-
90,000
The following amounts were receivable by the parent entity from its subsidiaries at the end of the financial year: Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd
168,943
-
Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
619
-
Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
18,822
-
The following amounts were receivable by the Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd from the parent entity at the end of the financial year: Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd
8,250
-
Less:
This year $2,194 (2008: $728,395) of Special Funds were drawn down to run specific programs as per the SLSA Business Plan.
17. Cash and cash equivalents (a)
Reconciliation of Cash
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:
Percent of shares held
15.
Country of Incorporation
2009 %
2008 %
Consolidated 2009 $
Details of Subsidiaries Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1)
Australia
100
100
Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1) (2)
Australia
100
100
SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd
Australia
100
100
Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd
Australia
100
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.
2008 $
2009 $
2008 $
Cash at bank
4,748,271
1,293,793
4,256,152
688,485
Interest bearing deposits
7,095,914
6,004,941
5,283,566
4,139,462
11,844,185
7,298,734
9,539,718
4,827,947
Included in cash and interest bearing deposits above are the following amounts which are restricted for the use of facilitating requirements identified by Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s (SLSA’s) management of the public liability claims pool on behalf of all SLSA’s State Centres. Public liability claims pool (Note 10) 17(b)
1,174,204
1,211,865
1,174,204
1,211,865
129,521
2,144,561
113,540
9,679
32,882
(2,227,855)
5,629
5,563
(175,724)
(188,225)
(91,229)
(146,843)
(47,875)
(32,713)
-
-
Depreciation on non-current assets
1,531,915
1,406,843
179,967
237,089
Amortisation of non-current assets
-
32,354
-
-
Reconciliation profit after tax to net cash flows from operating activities Profit after income tax Loss/(profit) on disposal of non-current assets Unrealised profit on managed funds Interest accrued
79
Parent Entity
80
Can trust.
(b) Interest Rate Risk Exposure to interest rate risks on financial rate risks on financial assets and liabilities are summarised as follows: Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 Consolidated 2009 $ 17(b)
2009
2009 $
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Increase/(decrease) in income in advance
(190,851)
109,213
(498,917)
(257,136)
165,766
(31,224)
70,578
364,126
136,170
493,061
91,078
1,419,621
(685,533)
1,386,579
(603,920)
39,272
(114,613)
23,418
45,989
37,772
(81,951)
16,107
8,642
Net cash provided by operating activities
3,064,345
363,953
2,205,061
(781,062)
3.62%
7.00%
11,876,968
7,298,734
9,539,718
4,827,947
2.54%
7.27%
5,861,327
8,345,225
2,752,073
5,368,344
1,369,304
1,501,218
977,366
1,137,036
687,861
545,918
458,307
239,357
19,795,460
17,691,095
13,727,464
11,572,684
Trade and other payables
2,368,842
2,004,716
1,890,438
1,397,377
Total financial liabilities
2,368,842
2,004,716
1,890,438
1,397,377
17,426,618
15,686,379
11,837,026
10,175,307
Net Financial Assets
Sensitivity Analysis – Interest Rate Risk The company has performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance date.
18. Other Reserves 2009 $ Consolidated 2009 $
Parent Entity 2008 $
-
2009 $ -
-
2008 $
2009 $
2008 $
– Increase in interest rate by 2%
305,829
371,914
268,686
284,777
-
– Decrease in interest rate by 2%
(305,829)
(371,914)
(268,686)
(284,777)
Change in equity
Revaluation
32,783
-
-
-
32,783
-
-
-
The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that is recognised directly in equity, as described in note 1(g). Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated hedged transaction affects profit and loss. 19. Financial Risk Management Liquidity risk is monitored through general business budgets and forecasts. (a) Foreign Currency Risk As a result of operations involving the USA, the Group holds a USD bank account and as such its balance sheet can be affected by movements in the USD/AUD exchange rates. The company also has transactional currency exposures arising from purchases in USD. At 30 June 2009 the company had the following exposure to foreign currency that is not designated in cash flow hedges: Financial Assets Cash – USD USD $32,581
Parent Entity
Change in profit
2008 $
Balance at the end of the year
Ageing analyses and monitoring of specific credit allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk.
This sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity from a change in these risks Consolidated
Hedging Reserve – cash flow hedges
Although the Consolidated Entity’s does not have any documented policies and procedures, the Directors manage the different types of risk to which it is exposed by considering risk and monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risks and by being aware of market forecasts for interest rate and foreign exchange.
2008
Financial liabilities (10,029)
Increase/(decrease) in current provisions
The Consolidated Entity’s financial instruments comprise receivables, payable, cash and investments in managed funds. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
2009
Available-for-sale financial assets
Total financial assets
Increase/(decrease) in non current provisions
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
2008
Cash and cash equivalents
Other receivables
Change in net assets and liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
2009
Trade receivables
2008 $
Reconciliation of cash flows from operations with profit after income tax continued
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
2008
Parent Entity
Financial assets
Parent Entity 2008 $
Consolidated Entity
– Increase in interest rate by 2%
305,829
371,914
268,686
284,777
– Decrease in interest rate by 2%
(305,829)
(371,914)
(268,686)
(284,777)
(c) Credit Risk Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the company, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and available-for-sale financial assets. The company’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of those instruments. The company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments entered into by the company. The company does not hold any credit derivatives to offset its credit exposure.
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties and as such collateral is not requested nor is it the company’s policy to securitise its trade and other receivables. It is the Group’s policy to consider the credit worthiness of all customers wishing to trade on credit terms.
It is the company’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures including past experience and industry reputation. In addition receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis, with the result that the company’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.
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82
Can donate.
21. Segment Reporting a)
Business and Geographical Segments
The consolidated entity operates in one geographical area, Australia and has two business segments. The parent entity is situated at the company’s head office in Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia.
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 19. Financial Instruments
b)
(c) Credit Risk (cont...)
Business Segment
Type of products & services
Surf Life Saving Activities
Administration of lifesaving and development and organisation of competitions
Helicopter Rescue Service
Delivery and provision of search and rescue and aero medical services
Primary Reporting Business Segments Surf Life Saving Activities
Ageing analysis of trade receivables
2009 $
The ageing analysis of the Groups trade receivables is as follows: Consolidated Entity 2009
Parent Entity
2008
2009
2008
Gross Trade Receivables Current
1,207,894
1,408,464
831,046
1,101,239
30 – 60 days
62,440
45,572
48,846
25,120
60 – 90 days
65,417
40,010
64,917
5,325
90 days and over
33,553
7,172
32,557
5,352
1,369,304
1,501,218
977,366
1,137,036
Total
2008* $
Helicopter Rescue Service 2009 $
2008 $
Consolidated 2009 $
2008* $
Revenue External sales Other external revenue Intersegment revenue Total Eliminations Total Revenue
495,720
432,549
-
-
495,720
432,549
19,330,891
17,742,427
7,864,109
9,150,367
27,195,000
26,892,794
-
185,896
-
-
185,896
19,826,611
18,360,872
7,864,109
9,150,367
27,690,720
27,511,239
-
(185,896)
-
-
-
(185,896)
19,826,611
18,174,976
7,864,109
9,150,367
27,690,720
27,325,343
97,395
(235,877)
32,126
2,411,007
129,521
2,175,130
Result
(d) Liquidity Risk
Net profit
The entity manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows. As part of the management of liquidity risk, the entity ensures sufficient funds are maintained to facilitate the requirements of the Special Funds (note 6 and note 14) and those of the public liability claims pool managed on behalf of Surf Life Saving Australia’s State Centres (note 10 and 17 (a)). (e) Price Risk The Consolidated Entity and Parent Entity are exposed to securities price risk arising from investments in managed funds classified on the balance sheet as available for sale financial assets.
As the majority of the investments are predominantly in such cash and fixed interest managed funds, the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to price risk is not significant in terms of the possible impact on profit or loss or equity. No sensitivity analysis has therefore been deemed necessary.
Borrowing costs
These assets would be exposed to interest rate risk – refer to (b) above. The entity is not exposed to material commodity price risk.
Liabilities
(f) Net Fair Values For all assets and liabilities the net fair value approximates their carrying value.
To manage its price risk arising from investments in managed funds, the Consolidated Entity diversifies its portfolio such that investments are made in managed funds with a higher proportion of cash and fixed interest assets and with a smaller proportion in equity securities.
-
(30,569)
-
(30,569)
32,126
2,380,438
129,521
2,144,561
15,947,982
13,975,623
18,464,266
18,217,834
34,216,553
32,193,457
9,507,684
7,801,213
1,213,706
1,032,185
10,694,189
8,833,398
Depreciation and amortisation
184,514
244,535
1,347,401
1,194,662
1,531,915
1,439,197
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortisation
21,758
54,631
37,520
(251,195)
59,278
(196,564)
Acquisition of non-current Assets
58,202
115,222
1,303,347
1,096,072
1,361,549
1,211,294
Assets Segment assets
Segment liabilities Other Information
Intersegment Transfers Segment revenues, expenses and results include transfers between segments. The prices charged on intersegment transactions are the same as those charged for similar goods to parties outside of the consolidated entity at an arms length. These transfers are eliminated on consolidation.
The Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited during the year were: Ronald Edwin Rankin AM
Consultant
Brett Harrod
Company Director
Gregory James Bird
Communications Consultant
Anthony Michael Haven
Senior Manager
Kenneth Charles Bird OAM
Company Director
William Brame Jamieson AFSM District Officer
Robert William Creek
Data Centre Manager
Michael James Martin
Company Director
John Buchanan Fitzgerald OAM Teacher
Mark Raymond Irwin
Company Director
Peter Brian George AM
David Paul Thompson
Commercial Business Manager
Banker
(235,877)
* The 2008 amounts have been restated. Refer to Note 1 (q) for further details.
20. Remuneration of Directors
97,395
22. Company Details The registered office and principal place of business of the company is 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026. 23. Events occurring after the reporting period On 7 August 2009, Surf Life Saving Australia Limited entered into an agreement to purchase a building at 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW for cash consideration of $3,500,000. This building will accommodate the future needs of the national office. Funds for the purchase will be drawn from SLSA’s financial reserves. The financial effects of the above transaction do not affect amounts stated in the financial report at 30 June 2009.
During the year, Directors did not receive any remuneration or other benefits from the group.
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Can be brave. Notes to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 24.
Declaration by directors in respect of fundraising appeals
Additional Disclosures required by the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Charitable Fundraising Regulations 1993
We, Ronald Edwin Rankin and Peter Brian George, Directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited declare, in our opinion:
(a) Fundraising Appeals conducted during the year Donations, wages supporters, housie, raffles, special events, promotional sale and helicopter sponsorship.
i. t he financial statements give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of the consolidated entity with respect to fundraising appeals;
(b) Information on any material occurrence Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Limited and Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Limited, after consolidation entries, earned an operating profit including abnormal items for the year ended 30 June 2009 of $174,296 compared to an operating profit of $2,204,221 for the year ended 30 June 2008. Consolidated
Parent Entity
2009 $
2009 $
ii. the balance sheet gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals; iii. the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, the regulations under the Act and the conditions attached to the fundraising authority have been complied with for the year 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009;
(c) Details of Aggregate Gross Income and Total Expenses of Fundraising Appeals Gross proceeds:
4,236,008
174,293
Less Total costs:
(1,774,896)
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2,461,112
174,293
Net Surplus from fundraising appeals
Declared Opinion
iv. the internal controls exercised by the consolidated entity are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received.
Gross income does not include corporate sponsorships for the parent company as these are considered commercial arrangements with contracted deliverables rather than fundraising appeals. (d) Details of gross income and aggregate expenses of appeals conducted jointly with traders. No appeals were conducted jointly with traders during the year. (e) Statement showing how funds received were applied to Charitable Purposes (i) Net surplus from fundraising appeals
2,461,112
174,293
19,735,408
14,574,890
(ii) T his is applied to the charitable purposes in the following manner: Expenditure on direct services Expenditure on indirect services
5,103,086
3,204,137
Total Expenditure
24,838,494
17,779,027
Shortfall
22,377,382
17,604,734
Ronald Edwin Rankin AM Director
Peter Brian George AM Director
Sydney, 25th September 2009
(iii) T he Shortfall of $22,340,122 was funded by corporate sponsorship, government grants and cost recovery charges received from various bodies. (f) Comparisons by Monetary figures and percentages Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising
%
1,774,896 / 4,236,008
42%
2,461,112 / 4,236,008
58%
Total costs of direct services/total expenditure
19,735,408 / 24,838,494
79%
Total costs of direct services/total income received
19,735,408 / 25,656,676
77%
Parent Entity $
%
Total cost of fundraising/gross income from fundraising
0 / 174,293
0%
174,293 / 174,293
100%
Total costs of direct services/total expenditure
14,574,890 / 17,779,027
82%
Total costs of direct services/total income received
14,574,890 / 17,792,567
82%
Net surplus from fundraising/gross income from fundraising
85
Consolidated $
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Surf lifesaving in Australia
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Meritorious Awards
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Awards of Excellence
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Hall of Fame
97
Life Members
98
New Life Members
99
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Can join. Surf lifesaving in Australia Who is the Australian surf lifesaver? Our members: • Commit personal time and energy to save lives in the water around Australia. • D evelop and maintain a high level of skill through ongoing training and participation in sport. • P rovide leadership in maintaining and developing volunteerism as a valued characteristic within Australian society. • Epitomise the strength and character of the Australian way of 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 make surf swimming a safer pastime. Becoming a surf lifesaver offers a range of opportunities which will promote: • A sense of responsibility and purpose. • A healthy lifestyle. • Positive social relationships. • A sense of pride. There is a place for everyone in surf lifesaving. 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.
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Can protect. Surf lifesaving in Australia Are there any other ways a person can join SLSA without doing a Bronze Medallion?
How do we improve OH&S outcomes for our members?
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.
As noted elsewhere, from time to time our members engage in high-risk activities. In 2004 SLSA adopted a number of OH&S and Risk Management policies along with guidelines relating to the safety of our members. These policies placed the responsibility with the BOM (see page 51) 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.
How do we protect our members?
Since the public liability insurance crisis in 2002-03, SLSA has operated its own public liability claims excess pool. The level of current and anticipated claims under this pool is closely monitored by the BOM and the Public Liability Claims Committee (see page 57) 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.
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 option to compete in surf carnivals at local, branch, state, national and international levels, as well as the protection of our insurance and other policies. As an organisation, we are entirely reliant on our members to further our objectives. The safety and wellbeing of our members is therefore of paramount importance and we have developed a number of policies to ensure this. These policies, which can be found in full on our website (www.slsa.com.au - see Resources and Administration), include:
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.
1.1
Junior Activities and Water Safety
3.9
Asthma
1.10
Shark Safety
5.10
Transgender/transsexual Athlete
1.11
Crocodile Safety
5.2
Anti-Doping Policy
1.14
Sharps Policy
6.2
Privacy
1.15
Peer Group Support
6.3
Limiting and Permanent Disability
2.1
Sun Safety
6.5
Member Safety and Wellbeing
2.2
Lightning
6.5
Member Safety and Wellbeing: Annexure 1 – Child Protection
2.3
Occupational Health and Safety
6.5
2.4
Rehabilitation and Return to Duties
Member Safety and Wellbeing: Annexure 2 – Codes of Conduct
6.6
Grievance Procedure
3.1
Disinfection of Equipment
6.9
Risk Management
6.15
Youth Policy
3.3
Pregnancy and the Surf Lifesaver – Competition and Patrols
3.6
Epilepsy
3.8
Communicable Diseases
These policies are integral to SLSA’s 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.
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As noted in the 2008 annual report, we have embarked on a number of initiatives with the intention of enhancing organisational sustainability. These include: • A ustralian Government’s National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative: Clubs are able to apply for up to $10,000 to install water-saving and-efficient devices including rainwater tanks, water-efficient showers, taps, toilets and urinals or to contribute to a larger water-saving project. This initiative allows clubs to become environmentally active and save money. SLSA has also been able to partner with a number of water authorities to deliver free water audits to clubs. In a number of instances water leaks have been identified and rectified. • C lean energy feasibility study by Maunsell Australia: This study reviewed the current energy consumption (KWh) and energy costs ($/annum) of a sample of SLSA’s clubs representing different states, climate zones, membership and building sizes. Opportunities identified for clubs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase their clean energy capabilities included energy efficiency measures (hot water heating, lighting, appliance and air conditioning) and renewable energy devices (such as solar power and small scale wind generation). In order to develop and implement a viable clean energy program for clubs, SLSA will need to engage a partner or partners. We will continue to research this area to determine the value we could offer. It is encouraging to note the widespread interest among clubs to reduce their carbon footprint with a number of clubs already initiating their own clean energy programs, including energy efficiency measures and onsite energy generation from renewable sources.
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Can be brave. Meritorious Awards Regulation 5.9 allows for Meritorious Awards to be awarded to affiliated clubs and/or their members and/or the public, for outstanding deeds of bravery performed in the sphere of operations of SLSA. The Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selection Committee (see page 55 for details) makes recommendations to the Australian Council.There are two sections for the awards, each divided into three grades:
Individual Award
Group or Club Award
Silver Medallion
Certificate of Merit with Silver Medallion inset
Bronze Medallion Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Merit with Bronze Medallion inset Certificate of Merit
The following individuals and groups were recognised during the 2008-09 season for their actions. Brock Curtis-Mathew – Wollongbar. NSW, a nonmember of SLSA. Awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Silver Medallion. At about 8.00am on Tuesday 8 April 2008, Peter Edmonds and his friend Brock Curtis-Mathew, both aged 16, arrived at Lighthouse Beach at Ballina for a surf on their body boards. Conditions were poor with constant, heavy rain, low cloud and the water was murky, due to the outflow from the nearby Richmond River. After about ten minutes, Brock returned to shore to move his clothes under shelter. Looking back, he noticed that Peter seemed to be in distress. He decided to swim out and investigate. As he moved off the sandbar into the deeper water, Brock saw what he described as a “large black object” in front of Peter. Although he suspected it was a shark, he kept on swimming. “I just wanted to get him in,” Brock told a newspaper at the time. “I didn’t really think, I just wanted him to be okay.” When he reached his mate, the water was red with blood and he saw massive injuries to Peter’s left calf and thigh. He managed to drag Peter, who was much larger and heavier, onto his own body board and, using every ounce of energy, pull him back to shallow water. Brock called 000 and then commenced CPR, before running to raise the alarm. “I was really scared but I had to do what I could to save Peter,” Brock told another newspaper. “I knew the shark was probably underneath me somewhere but I had to do it. I don’t feel like a hero, I was just doing what I had to do to save my mate.” Sadly, Peter did not recover from his injuries. In light of the fact that Brock was neither a strong swimmer, nor had specific rescue skills, that the shark was still in the vicinity and the likelihood of a second attack was therefore quite high, Brock has been awarded SLSA’s highest recognition for bravery – the SLSA Meritorious Award – Silver Medallion.
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Major James (Jim) Peryman – North Cronulla SLSC, NSW. Posthumously awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Silver Medallion. On 19 February 1950, at approximately 4.30pm, Daphne Knowles, aged 16, was swimming about 25 metres from the shore at North Cronulla, when she was caught in a notorious rip near “the Alley”. After she had been swept out about 300 metres she managed to cling to a surf ski which was being paddled by a member of North Cronulla SLSC. Other surf lifesavers also managed to make it through the break to reach her, but she was by this time exhausted. Club Captain Major Peryman, 24, known as Jim, who was observing from the beach, realised that the situation was critical, summonsed another reel, line and belt team from the patrol and ran to the northern end of the beach. Eyewitness accounts differ slightly on the exact chronology of the rescue; however, what is clear is that, after a tremendously difficult swim, during which he strained against the weight of the line, Jim managed to reached Daphne. He took control of the patient and eventually the line began hauling him and Daphne back to the beach, assisted by another surf lifesaver, Frank Bergstron. Jim continued to hold Daphne, until he disappeared under water, his line weighed down by the massive amount of seaweed in the water at that time. Daphne was eventually taken to the beach by another surf ski and was safe. Jim’s body was found shortly after by horrified club members. He was posthumously awarded a Silver Medal and Certificate of Merit by the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society, but, for some reason, has not been recognised by SLSA until this time. In light of the fact that Jim continued the rescue at the risk of his own life, he has been posthumously awarded SLSA’s highest recognition for bravery – the SLSA Meritorious Award – Silver Medallion. Aaron Cole and Jason Nankervis – Point Lookout SLSC, Queensland. Both awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Bronze Medallion. Gavin Black and Bradley Truman – Point Lookout SLSC, Queensland. Both awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Certificate of Merit. Point Lookout SLSC awarded a group Commendation for Bravery. Shortly after 1.30pm on Sunday 26 February, 2006, an Indian national, Vamshi Krishna Katta, aged 24, a student who had lived in Australia for about two years, fell into the dangerous North Gorge at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. He and his friends, Swetha Challagundla and Ravikanth Challa, had been looking at sea creatures including turtles and dolphins and had clambered down a cliff path to get a better look.
At around 1.40pm the Point Lookout SLSC was alerted to the unfolding emergency. Club Captain Brad Truman, aged 25, immediately drove the IRB with his crewman Gavin Black, aged 36, to the gorge where they negotiated the dangerous swell and tight conditions and saw Vamshi floating face down in the water. They tried to reach Vamshi for some time, however, as the IRB approached again, Vamshi was hit by another wave, dragging him under the water. When he resurfaced, close to the rocks some 15 metres away, Aaron Cole, aged 19, and Jason Nankervis, aged 17, decided to risk their own lives and jump in as they knew it was too close to the rocks for the IRB. They eventually managed to secure Vamshi with a flotation device and he was put into the IRB and taken to the tiny beach where CPR was performed for approximately 45 minutes until a doctor arrived. In all, around 40 members of the club were involved in the rescue, with some calming Vamshi’s friends, some monitoring the radio and others liaising with emergency services. Despite the heroic efforts by all those involved, sadly Vamshi was pronounced dead at the scene. Chris Alagich - Glenelg SLSC, South Australia. Awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Certificate of Merit. Alex Carr – Glenelg SLSC, South Australia. Awarded a Commendation for Bravery On Saturday 6 January 2007, members of the Glenelg SLSC surf ski squad were at Goolwa on South Australia’s south coast for a paddle. Conditions at the beach were rough, with more than six or seven surf breaks, and blowy. Shortly after the squad arrived, a member of the public approached and said that there appeared to be a person in trouble beyond the breaks. Chris Alagich, aged 29, and Alex Carr, 19 set out on their skis to investigate. In the treacherous conditions they managed to locate a heavyset man clinging to a children’s body board, more than 500 metres off shore. He appeared to have swallowed a lot of water and was barely conscious. After attempting to tow him back to shore using both skis, Chris decided to return to shore to either get assistance or to tow the patient back to shore by swimming. Failing to attract the attention of anyone else on the beach, Chris swam back through the break and, upon reaching the patient, tied the body board’s tether to his ankle. With Alex assisting from his ski, Chris proceeded to tow the patient back to shore, where he was met by anxious members of his family. It is claimed the entire rescue took between 90 minutes to two hours to complete. Greg Levy and Joe O’Keefe - Yamba SLSC, NSW. Both awarded a commendation for bravery. On Sunday 30 December 2007, Joseph (Joe) O’Keeffe, then aged 21, Greg Levey, aged 43, and other members of Yamba SLSC, were on duty at Main Beach. The seas were later described as consisting of a ‘cyclonic type, three metre swell’, which had resulted in the beach being closed all day, and the club was conducting ‘surveillance patrols’. At about 4.30pm, three young people, including Shaun Adamson, aged 17, donned flippers and entered the water at the southern end of the beach for a swim. They were quickly caught in the rip and dragged towards Lone Rock at the northern end of the beach.
Realising they were in trouble, two of the swimmers, Matt Thompson and Ryan Buckley, managed to scramble onto rocks. Unfortunately Shaun was pounded by the huge swell against Lone Rock, at one point being pinned underwater. Observing all this from the shore, Joe, the driver and Greg, his crewman, launched the IRB and headed into the pounding surf without hesitation. Upon spotting Shaun in the water close to the rocks, they showed tremendous skill to negotiate the swell and pull him aboard on their first attempt, while avoiding the IRB being swept onto the rocks. They then returned through the swell to the beach, where assistance was rendered by other club members. In a letter to the club, Shaun and his mates later said “without their sheer, decisive skill in the IRB, we are positive that one of us would not be here today.’ Andrew Baker and Michael Molony, Pambula, NSW, non members of SLSA. Both awarded a commendation for bravery. On Monday 10 March, 2008 at approximately 5.30pm, Andrew Baker, aged 42, and Michael Molony, 40, were alerted to a man in trouble at Pambula Beach. Andrew ran to the water to locate the man while Michael went to collect surfboards for a possible search and rescue. The victim was spotted face down in waist-deep water and Andrew and Michael carried him to the beach. Having both had first aid training, they commenced CPR until the ambulance arrived some 25 minutes later. Despite their immediate actions, the man, a 51 year old from the ACT, was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead at 6.42pm. Brett Perry – South Australia, a non-member of SLSA, Awarded the SLSA Meritorious Award – Bronze Medallion. On the afternoon of 26 January 2009, Brett Perry, aged 26, was at Waitpinga Beach, an unpatrolled beach in South Australia, with a group of friends. Hearing the screams of four men who were being swept out to sea by strong rips, he grabbed a nearby bodyboard and fins (flippers) and entered the water in an attempt to rescue the men, who were by now more than 100 metres from shore. Over the next 15 minutes he managed to bring three of the four, two teenage boys aged 15 and 17 and a family friend aged 34, back to the beach, leaving his bodyboard with the fourth man, the boys’ 48-year-old father. By the time he returned the man had lost his grip on the board and Brett tried to support him in the heavy seas. At around this time the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter arrived on the scene and a crewman entered the water to assist. The two rescuers and the patient were pounded by large waves for five minutes until the patient could be secured and lifted to shore, where CPR commenced. Unfortunately he could not be revived. “I don’t feel like a hero,” he told a newspaper at the time. “I’d feel a lot better if I had got all of them in.”
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Can excel. Recognising excellence SLSA Awards of Excellence DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year
Lakes Entrance SLSC, Victoria
This award is the peak recognition for the 45,000 active lifesavers around Australia. The award is based on a criteria of knowledge of Surf Life Saving; past, present and future contribution to the surf lifesaving movement; and general appearance and presentation skills.
Lakes Entrance is a tourist town with a large influx of tourists and the club realised it needed the assistance of the local community if it was going to keep meeting demand. The most important initiative for the club was the development of a three-year strategic plan, which laid out where it wanted to be in three years in terms of patrolling members, nippers, competition development and the training and upgrade of awards. The club also focused on developing a culture of inclusiveness to enhance member satisfaction.
DHL Lifeguard of the Year This award is the peak recognition for the men and women of the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS). This year for the first time an SLSA member received the peak recognition for his volunteer lifesaving and paid lifeguarding. Lachlan Holbery-Morgan, Anglesea SLSC/ Australian Lifeguard Services – Victoria Lachlan is the chief lifeguard for beaches between Torquay and Apollo Bay in Victoria. With more than six years’ experience, he is also an award trainer and keen competitor. He has held a range of positions at club and state level as a volunteer surf lifesaver and professional lifeguard, among them, director of rescue services, patrol co-ordinator and manager, patrol captain and senior lifeguard. Other finalists were: Surf Lifesaver of the Year • • • • • •
John Charles, South Port SLSC, SA Nathan Fife, Broadbeach SLSC, QLD Anthony Grivell, Maroubra SLSC, QLD Paul Munday, Clifton Beach SLSC, Tas Anne-Marie Nunes, Fremantle SLSC, WA Bernadette Whelan, Gove Peninsula SLSC, NT
Lifeguard of the Year • M ichael Bates Jr, Australian Lifeguard Service, QLD • Kayla Laverty, Australian Lifeguard Service, NSW • Cameron Coulson, Australian Lifeguard Service, WA SLSA Club of the Year To be eligible for this award, clubs must meet a range of criteria including the use of a systematic improvement program to meet the strategic objectives of SLSA. They must also demonstrate engagement of members in club operations, resulting in improved morale and retention. Improved lifesaving services is a necessary outcome from the various improvement programs.
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Other finalists were: • • • • •
Dicky Beach SLSC, QLD Gove Peninsula SLSC, NT Quinns-Mindarie SLSC, WA Somerton SLSC, SA Taree Old Bar SLSC, NSW
DHL Volunteer of the Year This award is recognition for the many SLSA members who contribute in ways other than beach and surf patrols. Roles include club, branch and/or state activities, coaching and officiating, instructing and examining, administration and junior activities. The criteria are the same as for the DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year. Garry Williams, Secret Harbour SLSC – WA Garry has been involved with Surf Life Saving for ten years and has held numerous positions including age manager, director of youth, club vice captain, IRB captain, coach, trainer and assessor. He has been an active leader in key events including the junior camp and the Indian Ocean Surf Boat Challenge. Other finalists were: • • • • • •
Wayne Cole, Point Lookout SLSC, QLD James Evans, Mordialloc SLSC, Vic Timothy Murray, Maroubra SLSC, NSW Robin Perry, Port Noarlunga SLSC, SA Craig Rogerson, Clifton Beach SLSC, Tas Craig Croke, Mindil Beach SLSC, NT
Surf Sports Athlete of the Year
Peter Connell, North Burleigh SLSC, QLD
Nominees are required to have demonstrated outstanding achievements and excellence in their chosen surf sport and be good ambassadors for SLSA.
Peter officiated at many local, regional, state, national and international carnivals and was referee for the World Masters Championships in Germany in 2008. He presented a pool clinic for more than 50 competitors and officials prior to the Northern Australian Pool Championships and also contributes to a number of advisory boards at state and national level.
Shannon Eckstein, Northcliffe SLSC, QLD Shannon was the Open Ironman Champion at Aussies 2008, Rescue 08 (Inter- club) and the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion in 2009. He also captained the Australian team for the International Surf Rescue Challenge, South Africa. Other finalists were: • Chris Allum, Cronulla SLSC, NSW • Harriet Brown, Ocean Grove SLSC, Vic • Jacob Lollback, Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park SLSC, QLD • Alicia Marriott, City Of Perth SLSC, WA • Jake Nicholson, Grange SLSC, SA • Under 19 Ski Relay Team- Sam Norton, Nathan Cross and Aaron Murphy, Burnie SLSC, Tas
Other finalists were: • • • • •
raig Susans, Queenscliff SLSC, NSW C David Irvine, Northcliffe SLSC, QLD Peter Van Deuren Lorne SLSC, Vic Vincent Cobiac, Brighton SLSC, SA Bob Welch Scarboro SLSC, WA
Assessor of the Year This new award recognises and rewards assessors who have made a significant contribution towards the area of education and awards within surf lifesaving.
Surf Sports Coach of the Year
Henry Scruton, Nobbys SLSC, NSW
Nominees are required to be accredited coaches who have made a significant contribution towards an athlete’s performance and who demonstrate sound coaching principles and coaching plans.
Henry assesses all lifesaving and education awards in many branches across NSW. He has been instrumental in the development of national education resources and is a state powercraft advisor, trainer and assessor.
Leigh Buchan, City of Perth SLSC, WA
Other finalists were:
Head coach for City of Perth, at the 2008 Aussies, Leigh’s beach squad won the highest number of medals of any club in Australia, winning seven out of 24 Australian titles in the beach arena.
• T heo Hipwell, Alexandra Headland SLSC, QLD • Geoff Thompstone, Jan Juc SLSC, Vic • Erica Lovett, City of Perth SLSC, WA
Other finalists were:
Trainer of the Year
• Phil Clayton, Kurrawa SLSC, QLD • Richard Garnsey, Cronulla SLSC, NSW • Ty Dowker, Burliegh Heads-Mowbray Park SLSC, QLD • Gavin Hill, Northcliffe SLSC, QLD • Geoffrey Waters, Ocean Grove SLSC, Vic • John Slaven, Brighton SLSC, SA • Stuart Paine, Burnie SLSC, Tas • Charles Rue, Gove Peninsula SLSC, NT
This new award recognises and rewards trainers who have made a significant contribution towards the area of education and awards within surf lifesaving.
Surf Sports Official of the Year Nominees are required to be accredited surf sports officials who have demonstrated outstanding achievements at an international, national and/or state level and be involved with officials’ education.
Michael Clancy, Chelsea Longbeach SLSC, Vic Michael was elected chief instructor of his club in 2007. In the 2007-08 season, he trained more than 150 awards, a 72% increase for the club. Michael successfully coordinated and delivered the first Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) camp in the Kingston District. Other finalists were: • Laurie Joplin Taree Old Bar SLSC, NSW • Jeffrey Gatenby, Kurrawa SLSC, QLD • Rhonda Pilgrim, City of Bunbury SLSC, WA • Bernadette Whelan, Gove Peninsula SLSC, NT
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Can embrace. Surf Life Saving Australia’s Hall of Fame
Recognising distinguished service - life members
The SLSA Hall of Fame recognises outstanding accomplishments, sustained excellence and exceptional contributions to surf lifesaving in Australia in three areas:- surf lifesaving, administration and sport. Nominations are considered on an annual basis by an advisory group of eminent surf lifesavers who make recommendations to the SLSA Australian Council for final approval. There were three inductees in 2008-09.
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 a conspicuous contribution. SLSA currently has 258 recorded life members.
SLSA Hall of Fame Surf lifesaving
Administration
Sport
Major John Bond
Gregory Arthur Allum OAM
John Bliss
Bob Newbiggin
Harold John Brown OAM
Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Open Boat crew
Harry Nightingale
Michael Burke BEM
Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE
Bondi R&R team
Clint Robinson OAM
Professor Tess Cramond AO OBE
Roy Doyle
Bundaberg March Past team
Barry Rodgers
Currumbin Patrol Competition team
Cliff Marsh OAM
Graham Carlisle OAM
Noel P Ryan
Jack Dearlove MBE
Donald D McIntyre
Jon Donohoe AM
Peter Douglas Tibbitts
Bob Gear AM
John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC
Harold C Evans
Ken Vidler
Alan Kennedy MBE
Tom Meagher OBE
Karla Gilbert OAM
Wanda Six Man R&R team
Dr Ian Mackie AM
Lyster Ormsby
Trevor Hendy AM
Stephen Warren
Graham McKenzie OAM
Charles Davidson Paterson
Dennis Heussner
Graham Ross White OAM
Hector McDonald OAM
Ronald E Rankin AM
John Robert Holt
Steve Wilkes
Warren Allen Rennie AM
Paul Smith OAM
Ky Hurst
Earle Smith AM
Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Brian Hutchings
Ainslie W “Sprint” Walker OBE
Ron Tallon OAM
Grant Kenny OAM
F O (Frank) Venning MBE
Bruce Kolkka*
Ken W C Watson MBE
Peter Lacey
Alan Brian Whelpton AO
Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team*
Dan White OAM
Robert (Bob) Mayo AM
Jack Winders OBE
Don Morrison OAM
S W (Bill) Winders MBE
Ken Murray
*Inducted 20 March 2009 Bruce Kolkka – Surf Lifesaving Sport (inducted 20 March 2009) After joining Northcliffe SLSC as a nipper in 1966 at the age of 12, Kolkka demonstrated great aptitude in board riding. He went on to win seven gold, ten silver and eight bronze medals at Australian Open Championships and is a prolific medal winner in Masters events. He was a member of the Australian team which competed at Mission Beach in the USA in 1981. Bruce was awarded Life Membership of Northcliffe SLSC in 1992, and is the fifth member of his family to achieve that honour. Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team (1958-59-1966-67) – Surf Lifesaving Sport (inducted 20 March 2009) The double ski team of Dennis Green OAM BEM (Maroubra, South Maroubra, Southport and Kurrawa) and Barry Stuart (Maroubra and South Maroubra were Australian Double Ski Champions 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967 while Stuart won an individual title in 1958 and Green in 1965. Green also won double ski titles with Wally Brown (Maroubra) in 1954 and 1957 and with Dennis McGuire (Maroubra) in 1961. Green and Stuart were the first of many surf lifesavers who went on to make their mark in the Olympic sport of flatwater kayaking, with Green representing Australia at five games, winning a Bronze Medal in his debut in Melbourne in 1956, while Stuart paddled for his country at Melbourne, Rome, Tokyo and Mexico City.
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*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 *O’Reilly BEM, JE *Switzer OAM, JR *Vaughan OAM, JK *Claybourn OAM, MC *Klingner OAM, MJ Staunton MBE, GB *Field OAM, RC *Slaven, P Rosewell OAM, JWA *Weimer, HJ *Honey, C *Burrell OAM, RA *Wilkes, BF Rector AM, CE *Sellars, JPW *Fitzgerald MBE, AE Singleton OAM, WJ Brown OAM, GM *Morrison OAM, DP Whelpton AO, AB Moseley OAM, A *Pittard, HA Parkyn OAM, AB 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, M Watson AM, RJ Reeves OAM, JA *Marshall OAM, WG Scott OAM, ID Byrnes OAM, MJ *Dixon, NA McNaughton OAM, G Donnell OAM, BF *Trigg OBE, RJ Jones OAM, JM Dewey, JC King OAM, BC *Henshaw OAM, NJ Little OAM, RA *Brown OAM, RM Burchill OAM, DS Stephens OAM, EB Butler OAM, RJ *McGrory OAM, FH Hoskins OAM, KF *Taylor OAM, CJ *Millett MBE, RC *Mackie AM, IJ Davidson OAM, RJ Cramond AO OBE, TR *Smith OAM, PW *Taylor OAM, PF Davis OAM, E Whitmore OAM, RT Pears OAM, RE Murray, K Priest, KC Beasley OAM, JB Smith OAM, BJ Waters OAM, M *Bermingham OAM, PJ *Fielder OAM, CD Halliday, WE Harding OAM, RJ Menico OAM, JA *Somers, JF *Wilcox OAM, ST
Wright OAM, IJ Rankin AM, RE *Conrick, C *Jackson OAM, RA Devlin, RP Purcell OAM, NR Worth, WJ *Collins, KJ Lyons, GR Allum OAM, GA Jaggard OAM, EK Gaynor OAM, WE Clark, DE Griffiths, JA McGibbon, PJ Morarty, 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 O’Rorke OAM, PJ Fitzgerald, JB OAM 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 Strange, SR Howard, R Roberts OAM, R
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Australian honours
Rex John Sargeant
Like nearly every other country in the world, Australia has a system of honours and awards so its citizens can be recognised for excellence, achievement or meritorious service. The following were recognised for their services to Surf Life Saving during the course of 2008-09:
Rex joined Tugun SLSC in Queensland and qualified for his Bronze Medallion on 28 March 1948. Since that time he has been involved with Sorrento-Portsea SLSC, Wanda SLSC, Tea Gardens–Hawks Nest SLSC and Sydney branch. He was involved in the formation of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service where he was a director for six years. His career demonstrates complete commitment to all areas and levels of the surf lifesaving movement.
Rex John Sargeant
Stephen Robert Strange Steve joined Burning Palms SLSC and qualified for his Bronze Medallion on 3 April 1977. He has been heavily involved with Sydney Branch and SLSNSW. In 1992 he began his role as carnival points recorder and his expertise in these mysterious arts led him to developing the technology to support the results collation for ‘the Aussies’. During his long-standing involvement with the movement he has quietly contributed to all facets of Surf Life Saving at all levels.
Stephen Robert Strange
Robert (Bob) Howard Bob joined Fremantle SLSC and qualified for his Bronze Medallion on 27 February 1966 and since then has also been involved in Floreat SLSC. Bob went on to make an important contribution to Surf Life Saving in WA, creating a badly-needed radio network connecting all Perth metropolitan clubs, as well as developing first aid expertise. During his time with Surf Life Saving, Bob has demonstrated a willingness to do whatever it takes to save lives in the surf.
Marie Bennetts OAM
John Meehan OAM
Scott Byrnes OAM
Dianne Montalto ESM
Margaret Callingham OAM
Clive Owens OAM
Victor Doig OAM
Kenneth Pollard OAM
Robert Dove OAM
Warren Rennie AM
Brett Ellis ESM
Richard Roberts OAM
John Fitzgerald OAM
Barrie Smith OAM
Karla Gilbert OAM
Richard Stewart OAM
Dennis Heussner OAM
Brian Vickery OAM
Michael Kennedy OAM
Ken Wallace OAM
Patrick Manning OAM
Robert (Bob) Howard
Vale Peter Bermingham OAM
Bill Marshall OAM
Kerry Collins
Jim Switzer OAM
Richard (Ric) Roberts OAM Ric joined City of Perth SLSC and qualified for his Bronze Medallion on 15 June 1957. In the following years he has been the driving force in the development of a number of new clubs in non-metropolitan areas of WA, including Denmark , Broome, Esperance, Yanchep and Port Bouvard SLSCs. He also found time to make a significant contribution at a state level, being actively involved on a number of committees. His diversified achievements stand as an example to all.
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Richard (Ric) Roberts OAM
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06 Can win. Sports results
Rescue 2008
103
nib Coolangatta Gold
105
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman series
106
Whereis Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
107
Interstate Championships
117
International Surf Challenge
117
Australian Pool Rescue Championships
121
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Pool Events
Rescue 2008 – World Life Saving Championships
1st place
Time
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
200m Super Lifesaver
Proietti, Germano (ITA)
2:12:17
Anderson, Glenn (NZL)
2:14:37
Allum, Chris (AUS)
2:14:85
Altmann, Katrin (GER)
2:32:39
Parry, Jenny (AUS)
2:33:42
Vanbuel, Nele (BEL)
2:33:69
Line Throw
Thomas, Longden (UK)
0:09:06 WR
Bommel van, Dalen van (NED)
0:10:01
Novák, Hlavác (CZE)
0:10:05
Peeters, Peulen (NED)
0:11:56 WR
Vanbuel, Goffin (BEL)
0:12:97
Perks, Rowe (UK)
0:13:76
Pinotti, Mosconi, Proietti, Fanella (ITA)
1:11:39 (WR)
Anderson, McMillan, Buck, Kent (NZL)
1:12:49
Guerrero, Elias, Rodriguez, Alonso (ESP)
1:13:23
Prelle, Prandi, Buratto, Cerquozzi (ITA)
1:29:54
Toomey, Dunlop, Barrett, O’Connor, Toomey (NZL)
1:30:17
Schoder, Altmann, Kasperski, Wieland (GER)
1:30:58
Buck, McMillan, Kent, Anderson (NZL)
1:39:55 WR
Pinotti, Fanella, Mosconi, Proietti (ITA)
1:41:42
Bowden, Eckstein, Allum, Langthorne (AUS)
1:41:77
Buratto, Prelle, Prandi, Cerquozzi (ITA)
1:54:87
He, Gao, Zhang, Lu (CHN)
1:55:76
Toomey, DunlopBarrett, Toomey, O’Connor (NZL)
1:56:79
Liu, Miao, Shi, Guo (CHN)
1:29:66 WR
Buck, McMillan, Kent,Anderson (NZL)
1:31:26
Pinotti, Mosconi, Fanella, Carpentieri (ITA)
1:32:41
Prelle, Prandi, Buratto, Cerquozzi (ITA)
1:42:80
Lu, Huang, He, Song (CHN)
1:43:86
Wieland, Hundt, Kasperski, Schoder (GER)
1:44:20
Berlin and Warnemünde, Germany 21 July – 2 August 2008 4 X 25m Manikin Relay
National Teams Championship – final pointscore 1. Australia
889
6. France
345
2. New Zealand
837
7. Spain
319
3. Italy
526
8. UK
300
4. Germany
490
9. Netherlands
274
5. South Africa
473
10. USA
255
4 x 50m Obstacle Relay
4 x 50m Medley Relay
The Australian Surf Lifesaving team was: Kristy Munroe – captain (Alexandra Headland)
Downie Langthorne (Bulli)
Chris Allum (Cronulla)
Alicia Marriott (City of Perth)
Andrew Bowden (Bronte)
Thomas Nolan (City of Perth)
Shannon Eckstein (Northcliffe)
Mitch Parkes (Elouera)
Naomi Flood (Manly)
Jenny Parry (North Burleigh)
Cara Langendam (Bulli)
Sarah Windsor (Mudjimba)
Simulated Emergency Response (SERC)
Team management was Brett Dowker – Coach
Jeannie Baxter-Reid – Team Manager
Danny Short – Coach
Erin Braund – Physiotherapist
Pool Events
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
200m Obstacle Swim
Pinotti, Federico (ITA)
1:55:51
McMillan, Andrew (NZL)
1:56:06
Carstensen, Jacob (DEN)
1:57:99
Lu, Ying (CHN)
2:09:03
Buratto, Erica (ITA)
2:09:16
Dunlop-Barrett, Ayla (NZL)
2:12:25
50m Manikin Carry
Pinotti, Federico(ITA)
0:31:34
Van Niekerk, Barjo (RSA)
0:31:82
Buck, Michael (NZL)
0:31:93
Prelle, Elena (ITA)
0:37:73
Toomey, Georgina (NZL)
0:38:14
Toomey, Julia (NZL)
0:38:40
100m Rescue Medley
Pinotti, Federico (ITA)
1:03:49
McMillan, Andrew (NZL)
1:04:03
Anderson, Glenn (NZL)
1:04:53
Toomey, Julia (NZL)
1:16:24
Buratto, Erica (ITA)
1:16:34
Windsor, Sarah (AUS)
1:17:78
Ferrua, Nicola (ITA)
0:49:42 WR
Marais, Armand (RSA)
0:50:76
Mazurek, Jaroslaw (POL)
0:52:23
Prandi, Marcella (ITA)
0:58:02
Hundt, Aline (GER)
0:59:72
Toomey, Julia (NZL)
1:01:11
100m Manikin Carry with Fins 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
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Tamaral, Rafael (ESP)
0:55:11
Pankrath, Enrico (GER)
0:56:30
Langthorne, Downie (AUS)
0:57:51
Cerquozzi, Isabella (ITA)
1:01:92
Altmann, Katrin (GER)
1:03:36
Hundt, Aline (GER)
1:03:51
Kelleners, Peeters, Teley, Hendriks (NED)
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Surf Race
Eckstein,Shannon (AUS)
Allum, Chris (AUS)
McClarty, Dustin (USA)
Marriott, Alicia (AUS)
Flood, Naomi (AUS)
Dunlop-Barrett, Ayla (NZL)
Willis, Benjamin (NZL)
Ueki, Masato (JPN)
De Morny, Ryle (RSA)
Yusa, Masami (JPN)
Langendam, Cara (AUS)
Fujiwara, Kozue (JPN)
Willis, Benjamin (NZL)
De Morny, Ryle (RSA)
Nolan, Thomas (AUS)
Whear, Katy (GBR)
Langendam, Cara (AUS)
Maples, Chelsea (NZL)
Langthorne, Downie (AUS)
Eckstein, Shannon (AUS)
Morrison, Kevin (NZL)
Flood, Naomi (AUS)
Munroe, Kristy (AUS)
Cox, Nikki (NZL)
Allum, Eckstein (AUS)
Buck, Morrison (NZL)
Dias, Brennan (RSA)
Marriott, Munroe (AUS)
Dunlop-Barrett, Maples (NZL)
Manciet, Lux (FRA)
Eckstein, Shannon (AUS)
Allum, Chris (AUS)
Anderson, Glenn (NZL)
Flood, Naomi (AUS)
Marriott, Alicia (AUS)
Manciet, Flora (FRA)
Allum, Eckstein, Langthorne, Bowden (AUS)
Marais, Dias, Brennan, Mocke (RSA)
Buck, Kent, Morrison, McMillan (NZL)
Flood, Windsor, Munroe, Parry (AUS)
O’Connor, Toomey, Dunlop-Barrett, Toomey (NZL)
Antunes, Van Gysen, Artz, Loots (RSA)
Straton, Culea, Murineanu, Oancea (ROM)
Van Niekerk, Mocke, Brennan, De Morny (RSA)
Kappler, Bahro, Loosen, Borch (GER)
Langendam, Windsor, Marriott, Munroe (AUS)
Maples, Cox, Dunlop-Barrett, Toomey (NZL)
Lux, Robin, Manciet, Gardere (FRA)
Eckstein, Shannon(AUS)
Humble, Dan (GBR)
Allum, Chris (AUS)
Cox, Nikki (NZL)
Marriott, Alicia (AUS)
Maples, Chelsea (NZL)
Langthorne, Eckstein, Allum, Nolan (AUS)
Dias, Brennan, Mocke, De Morny (RSA)
Kent, Anderson, Morrison, Willis (NZL)
Munroe, Flood, Marriott, Langendam (AUS)
Cox, Dunlop-Barrett, Maples, Toomey (NZL)
Gardere, Lux, Manciet, Robin (FRA)
Beach Sprint
Time
Toomey, McMillan, Buck, Kent (NZL)
Ocean and Beach Events
Beach Flags
1st place
Parry, Bowden, Parkes, Langthorne (AUS)
Surf Ski Board Rescue Oceanman/woman Rescue Tube Rescue
Beach Relay
Board Race Oceanman/woman relay
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2009 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwoman series
19 October 2008 Position
Name
Club
Time
1
Caine Eckstein
Tugun
04:14:15
2
Tim Peach
Mooloolaba
04:16:44
3
Nathan Smith
Cronulla
04:17:18
Open Male
Open Female 1
Hayley Bateup
Kurrawa
03:18:45
2
Courtney Hancock
Northcliffe
03:25:56
3
Alyce Bennett
Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park
03:26:58
Male Place
Round 1 Kurrawa 17 Jan
Round 2 Kurrawa 18 Jan
Round 3 Coolum 7 Feb
Round 4 Coolum 8 Feb
Round 5 Coogee 22 Feb
Series
1.
Shannon Eckstein
Zane Holmes
Shannon Eckstein
Matt Poole
Shannon Eckstein
Shannon Eckstein
2.
Pierce Leonard
Shannon Eckstein
Zane Holmes
Corey Jones
Pierce Leonard
Zane Holmes
3.
Zane Holmes
Hugh Dougherty
Nathan Smith
Shannon Eckstein
Corey Jones
Matt Poole
Place
Round 1 Kurrawa 17 Jan
Round 2 Kurrawa 18 Jan
Round 3 Coolum 7 Feb
Round 4 Coolum 8 Feb
Round 5 Coogee 22 Feb
Series
1.
Kristyl Smith
Kristyl Smith
Alyce Bennett
Naomi Flood
Elizabeth Pluimers
Naomi Flood
2.
Naomi Flood
Terri Sullivan
Alicia Marriott
Courtney Hancock
Alicia Marriott
Kristyl Smith
3.
Terri Sullivan
Naomi Flood
Allira Richardson
Hayley Bateup
Kristyl Smith
Elizabeth Pluimers
U19 Male 1
Hayden White
Warilla-Barrack Point
03:11:47
2
Kendrick Louis
Collaroy
03:11:56
3
Ben Hepburn
Mooloolaba
03:12:04
Masters 30 – 39 Male 1
Shane Whittaker
Nth Cronulla
04:55:51
2
Benjamin Hewitt
Non-SLSA member – WA
04:59:18
3
Shane Dowel
Warilla – Barrack Point
5:02:10
Ruth Highman
Geraldton
3:50:32
30+ Female 1 2
Nadine Derriman
Mooloolaba
3:56:17
3
Melinda Pelly
Manly
3:58:57
1
Greg Mickle
City of Perth
04:46:22
2
Jeff Lemarseny
Mooloolaba
04:55:37
3
Michael Waide
Non-SLSA member – Qld
04:59:58
40+ Male
Male teams 1
Freshwater
04:14:48
2
North Burleigh
04:16:33
3
Tugun/Trigg Island
04:17:16
Nth Burleigh
05:00:25
Female
Teams – overall placing 1.
Telstra Southern Qld Sunfish
28
2.
Inner Health Plus Northern NSW Hammers
25
3.
Citizen Northern Qld Lightning
23
4.
Express Glass Southern NSW Blue Fins
22
5.
Jeep Western Waves
17
6.
DHL Southern Ice
13
Female teams 1 2
Freshwater
05:01:17
3
New Zealand
05:04:32
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Rescue Tube continued 35 – 39 yrs Women Rescue Tube
Robinson, Jacqui (Sth Maroubra)
Colby, Sarah (Mooloolaba)
Morris, Natalie (Mullaloo)
40 – 44 yrs Women Rescue Tube
Krenkals, Christie (Manly)
Buhk, Tracy (Alexandra Headland)
Thurtell, Laura (Forster)
45 – 49 yrs Women Rescue Tube
Redbond, Paula (Cottesloe)
Pegg, Alison (Alexandra Headland)
Wallace-Ward, Dianne (Brighton)
50 – 54 yrs Women Rescue Tube
Mowbray, Dale (Swansea-Belmont)
Helson, Jo (Shellharbour)
Dooey, Patricia (Floreat)
55 yrs & over Women Rescue Tube
Liggins, Karen (Nth Cottesloe)
Priest, Pauline (Avoca Beach)
Gielis, Janice (Cudgen Headland)
30 – 34 yrs Ironman
Marshall, Nicholas (Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park)
Buttel, Paul (Wanda)
Pullen, Steven (Sunshine Beach)
35 – 39 yrs Ironman
Norris, Mark (Nth Wollongong)
Massie, Ashley (Maroochydore)
Edmonds, Shane (Anglesea)
40 – 44 yrs Ironman
Lemmon, Paul (Freshwater)
Schott, Darren (Maroubra)
Chapman, Craig (Surfers Paradise)
Event Swimming
1st
2nd
3rd
30 – 34 yrs Men Surf
Pullen, Steven (Sunshine Beach)
Marshall, Nicholas (Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park)
Brannock, Tait (Wanda)
35 – 39 yrs Men Surf
Locke, David (City of Perth)
Allen, Scott (Wanda)
Edmonds, Shane (Anglesea)
40 – 44 yrs Men Surf
Lemmon, Paul (Freshwater)
Pieters, Deane (Trigg Island)
Braund, Colin (City of Perth)
45 – 49 yrs Men Surf
Lawrence, Glen (Byron Bay)
Mickle, Gregory (City of Perth)
De Mestre, John (Freshwater)
50 – 54 yrs Men Surf
Boland, Don (Freshwater)
Fry, Stephen (Northcliffe)
Openshaw, Paul (Brighton)
55 – 59 yrs Men Surf
Marsh, Donald (Carlton Park)
Burns, Alan (Freshwater)
Steed, Gary (Mooloolaba)
45 – 49 yrs Ironman
Newman, Barry (Northcliffe)
Hill, Gavin (Northcliffe)
Lawrence, Glen (Byron Bay)
60 – 64 yrs Men Surf
Cook, Michael (Trigg Island)
Vilkson, Ian (Cottesloe)
Croft, Graham (Scarboro)
50 – 54 yrs Ironman
McGaffin, Derry (Port Noarlunga)
Lanyon, Andrew (Henley)
Smith, Greg (Scarboro)
65 yrs & over Men Surf
Watkins, Robert (Cottesloe)
Ross, David (Manly)
Phillips, Bill (Whale Beach)
55 – 59 yrs Ironman
Marsh, Donald (Carlton Park)
Dews, Geoff (Maroochydore)
Keay, Stuart (Surfers Paradise)
110 yrs min Men Surf Teams
Maroochydore (1)
City of Perth (B)
Freshwater (A)
60 yrs & over Ironman
Croft, Graham (Scarboro)
Reddan, Greg (Southport)
Banks, Jeff (Fairy Meadow)
30 – 34 yrs Women Surf
Bowlay, Kirsty (North Burleigh)
Chetwin, Emily (City of Perth)
Highman, Ruth (Scarboro)
110 yrs min Men Taplin
Currumbin Beach (A)
City of Perth (A)
Wanda (Red)
35 – 39 yrs Women Surf
Colby, Sarah (Mooloolaba)
Robinson, Jacqui (Sth Maroubra)
Morris, Natalie (Mullaloo)
30 – 34 yrs Ironwoman
Munro, Lisa (Half Moon Bay)
Bowlay, Kirsty (Nth Burleigh)
Highman, Ruth (Scarboro)
40 – 44 yrs Women Surf
Krenkals, Christie (Manly)
Thurtell, Laura (Forster)
Ballara, Anna (Northcliffe)
35 – 39 yrs Ironwoman
Locke, Penny (Bulli)
Pegg, Alison (Alexandra Headland)
Redbond, Paula (Cottesloe)
Wallace-Ward, Dianne (Brighton)
Van De Water, Kelli (Half Moon Bay)
Kyme, Sharon (Northcliffe)
45 – 49 yrs Women Surf
40 – 44 yrs Ironwoman
Ballara, Anna (Northcliffe)
Hanmer, Mandy (Kurrawa)
Helson, Jo (Shellharbour)
Paton, Mary-Anne (Nth Cottesloe)
Mowbray, Dale (Swansea Belmont)
Harrison, Colleen (Nth Avoca Beach)
45 – 49 yrs Ironwoman
Lynch, Gina (Noosa Heads)
Wallace-Ward, Dianne (Brighton)
Hawson, Phillipa (Fremantle)
50 – 54 yrs Ironwoman
Mowbray, Dale (Swansea-Belmont)
Clarence, Marilyn (Swansea-Belmont)
Chapman, Annabelle (Palm Beach (NSW))
50 – 54 yrs Women Surf
Multi Discipline
55 yrs & over Women Surf
Macauley, Carolyn (Cronulla)
Liggins, Karen (Nth Cottesloe)
Hales, Jenny (Noosa Heads)
110 yrs min Women Surf Teams
Mullaloo (A)
City of Perth (A)
Alexandra Headland (Black) 55 yrs & over Ironwoman
Macauley, Carolyn (Cronulla)
Hales, Jenny (Noosa Heads)
Gielis, Janice (Cudgen Headland)
130 yrs min Surf Teams
Northcliffe (A)
Northcliffe (B)
Surfers Paradise (Gold)
110 yrs min Women Taplin
City of Perth (A)
Alexandra Headland (Black)
Northcliffe (A)
150 yrs min Surf Teams
Freshwater (A)
Scarboro (A)
Trigg Island (A)
30 yrs min Taplin
Freshwater (A)
Port Noarlunga (A)
Maroubra (A)
150 yrs min Taplin
Northcliffe (A)
Scarboro (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
Rescue Tube 30 – 34 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Jones, Gordon (Avoca Beach)
Horner, Richard (City Of Bunbury)
Brannock, Tait (Wanda)
Board Rescue
35 – 39 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Locke, David (City of Perth)
Goldschmidt, Simon (Newport)
Hewitt, Benjamin (City of Perth)
30 – 34 yrs Men Board Rescue
Redhead (A)
Wanda (Red)
Wollongong City (Maroon)
40 – 44 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Braund, Colin (City of Perth)
Greenwood, Craig (Northcliffe)
Pieters, Deane (Trigg Island)
35 – 39 yrs Men Board Rescue
Currumbin Beach (A)
City of Perth (F)
Maroochydore (1)
45 – 49 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Wright, Ian (Picnic Bay)
Lawrence, Glen (Byron Bay)
Noble, Peter (Nth Avoca Beach)
40 – 44 yrs Men Board Rescue
Northcliffe (A)
Maroubra (A)
Newport (Eels)
50 – 54 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Lanyon, Andrew (Henley)
Boland, Don (Freshwater)
Blackbeard, Paul (Northcliffe)
45 – 49 yrs Men Board Rescue
Surfers Paradise (Gold)
Newport (Black)
Northcliffe (B)
55 – 59 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Burns, Alan (Freshwater)
Armstrong, Graham (Half Moon Bay)
Stanton, Michael (City of Perth)
50 – 54 yrs Men Board Rescue
Cronulla (A)
North Haven (A)
Nth Avoca Beach (A)
60 – 64 yrs Men Rescue Tube
Croft, Graham (Scarboro)
Vilkson, Ian (Cottesloe)
Cook, Michael (Trigg Island)
65 yrs & over Men Rescue Tube
Watkins, Robert (Cottesloe)
Phillips, Bill (Whale Beach)
Ross, David (Manly)
30 – 34 yrs Women Rescue Tube
Bowlay, Kirsty (Nth Burleigh)
Gadsdon, Kristen (City of Perth)
Chetwin, Emily (City of Perth)
107
55 – 59 yrs Men Board Rescue
Fairy Meadow (A)
Maroochydore (1)
City of Bunbury (A)
60 – 64 yrs Men Board Rescue
Trigg Island (A)
Cronulla (Z)
Scarboro (A)
30 yrs & over Women Board Rescue
City of Perth (A)
Half Moon Bay (A)
Mullaloo (A)
108
Can qualify.
Board continued 50 – 54 yrs Men Board
Whereis® Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships Scarborough Beach, Perth continued 17 – 18 March 2009 Surf Boat 120 yrs min Men Surf Boat
Cottesloe (Blade Runners)
Cooks Hill (Brass Monkeys)
Kolkka, Bruce (Northcliffe)
Mustoe, Colin (Scarboro)
Lavers, John (Cronulla)
55 – 59 yrs Men Board
McGuckin, Chris (Avalon Beach)
Farmer, Gavan (Nth Haven)
Dews, Geoff (Maroochydore)
60 – 64 yrs Men Board
Banks, Jeff (Fairy Meadow)
Croft, Graham (Scarboro)
Cavanagh, Warwick (Nth Cronulla)
65 yrs & over Men Board
Day, Paul (Cronulla)
Ryan, William (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta)
Fraser, Peter (Alexandra Headland)
110 yrs min Men Board Relay
Freshwater (A)
Wanda (Red)
Currumbin Beach (A)
30 – 34 yrs Women Board
Munro, Lisa (Half Moon Bay)
Bowlay, Kirsty (Nth Burleigh)
Gadsdon, Kristen (City of Perth)
35-39 yrs Women Board
Grundy, Sonia (Lorne)
Robinson, Jacqui (Sth Maroubra)
Van De Water, Kelli (Half Moon Bay)
40 – 44 yrs Women Board
Ballara, Anna (Northcliffe)
Hanmer, Mandy (Kurrawa)
Whiting, Carolyn (Trigg Island)
45 – 49 yrs Women Board
Wallace-Ward, Dianne (Brighton)
Pegg, Alison (Alexandra Headland)
Lynch, Gina (Noosa Heads)
50 – 54 yrs Women Board
Mowbray, Dale (SwanseaBelmont)
Clarence, Marilyn (SwanseaBelmont)
Kyle, Margaret (Northcliffe)
North Cronulla (Gold)
55 yrs & over Women Board
Hales, Jenny (Noosa Heads)
Macauley, Carolyn (Cronulla)
Gielis, Janice (Cudgen Headland)
110 yrs Women Board Relay
Northcliffe (A)
Alexandra Headland (Black)
Noosa Heads (Team Noosa)
120 yrs min Women Surf Boat
Met Caloundra (Investa)
Mullaloo (Glamazons)
Avoca Beach (Zuluz)
140 yrs min Surf Boat
Austinmer (Blue)
South Curl Curl (Business Time)
South Maroubra (Slappers)
130 yrs min Board Relay
Northcliffe (A)
Maroubra (A)
Avalon Beach (Red)
North Avoca Beach (A)
Northcliffe (A)
Newport (Black)
160 yrs min Surf Boat
Fairhaven (Loveboat)
North Cottesloe (Blue And White)
Bilgola (Gold)
150 yrs min Board Relay
180 yrs min Surf Boat
Sth Curl Curl (Gold)
Mollymook (Mooks)
Brighton (A)
Surf Board Riding
200 yrs min Surf Boat
Nth Burleigh (A)
Forster (Stockland)
Manly (Travelling Wills)
Carroll, Anthony (Bronte)
Kelly, Patrick (Surfers Paradise)
Canterbury, Nigel (Northcliffe)
220 yrs min Surf Boat
Sth Maroubra (Vets)
Long Reef (Vets)
Lorne (Wotafm)
30 – 39 Years Malibu Long Board
Shelton, Craig (Surfers Paradise)
Lynch, Patrick (Coolum Beach)
Mooloolaba (A)
Avoca Beach (Tweakers)
Coolum Beach (One)
40 Years Plus Malibu Long Board
Hutchings, Ben (Byron Bay)
240 yrs min Surf Boat
30 – 34 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Yorke, Cameron (Scarboro)
Shaw, Darren (Warilla-Barrack Point)
Alagich, Christopher (Glenelg)
Beach
Ski 30 – 34 yrs Men Single Ski
Hamilton, Ben (Avoca Beach)
Croal, Nathan (North Bondi)
Pullen, Steven (Sunshine Beach)
35 – 39 yrs Men Single Ski
Locke, Michael (Bulli)
Allen, Scott (Wanda)
Morley, Adam (Half Moon Bay)
35 – 39 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Ross, Glenn (Scarboro)
Courtney, Tyron (Wanda)
Goldschmidt, Simon (Newport)
40 – 44 yrs Men Single Ski
Jarrott, Kirk (Maroochydore)
Dorries, Peter (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Hiatt, Rob (Port Macquarie)
40 – 44 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Dolly, Brian (Queenscliff)
Gedz, Michael (Queenscliff)
Stubbs, Paul (Kurrawa)
Orwin, Anthony (Half Moon Bay)
Maynard, Christopher (Currumbin Beach)
45 – 49 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Sheahan, Paul (North Burleigh)
Budd, Brett (Newport)
Ryan, Mark (Alexandra Headland)
50 – 54 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Scott, Mark (Clovelly)
Cameron, Rowan (Portsea)
Gyi, Melvyn (Scarboro)
Smithies, Ted (Newport)
Lynch, Martin (Newport)
Bowbridge, Leigh (Glenelg)
45 – 49 yrs Men Single Ski
Boyce, Al (Redhead)
50 – 54 yrs Men Single Ski
Juniper, Greg (Tallebudgera)
Bowditch, Greg (Tallebudgera)
Vidler, Colin (Scarboro)
55 – 59 yrs Men Beach Sprint
55 – 59 yrs Men Single Ski
Marsh, Donald (Carlton Park)
Keay, Stuart (Surfers Paradise)
Smith, Garry (Port Macquarie)
60 – 64 yrs Men Beach Sprint
Hammond, Paul (Queenscliff)
Wilson, Bob (Queenscliff)
McNamee, John (Clovelly)
Wilson, Glenn (Mooloolaba)
Gill, Douglas (Copacabana)
Easton, Roy (Copacabana)
60 – 64 yrs Men Single Ski
Tierney, Paul (Ocean Grove)
McKenzie, Alex (Nth Cottesloe)
Slattery, Rob (City of Bunbury)
65 yrs & over Men Beach Sprint
65 yrs & over Men Single Ski
McKerras, Peter (Redhead)
Laing, Col (Nth Entrance)
Metti, Allan (Cronulla)
140 yrs min Men Beach Relay
Mullaloo (A)
North Burleigh (A)
Scarboro (A)
Kelckhoven, Andrew (Nth Burleigh)
De Gruchy, Matthew (Scarboro)
Staines, Bart (Nth Cottesloe)
Gunther, Graham (Maroochydore)
Fortis, Andrew (Queenscliff)
30 – 39 yrs Women Single Ski
Highman, Ruth (Scarboro)
Grundy, Sonia (Lorne)
Lee, Amanda (Mullaloo)
30 – 34 yrs Men Beach Flags
40 yrs & over Women Single Ski
Ballara, Anna (Northcliffe)
Jenkinson, Julie (City of Perth)
Lingard, Alison (Alexandra Headland)
35 – 39 yrs Men Beach Flags
Courtney, Tyron (Wanda)
110 yrs min Single Ski Relay
Maroochydore (1)
Freshwater (A)
Wanda (Red)
40 – 44 yrs Men Beach Flags
Mills, Adam (Cudgen Headland)
Davidson, Jeff (Mullaloo)
McSwan, Ross (Alexandra Headland)
130 yrs min Single Ski Relay
Mooloolaba (A)
Northcliffe (A)
Tallebudgera (1)
45 – 49 yrs Men Beach Flags
Wyper, Phil (Coolangatta)
Lofts, Glen (Clovelly)
Nolan, Mark (Nth Cottesloe)
150 yrs min Single Ski Relay
Port Macquarie (Gold)
Northcliffe (A)
Scarboro (B)
30 – 34 yrs Double Ski
North Bondi (A)
Tallebudgera (1)
Currumbin Beach (A)
35 – 39 yrs Double Ski
North Entrance (Gold)
Bulli (A)
Bronte (Gold)
40 – 44 yrs Double Ski
Maroochydore (2)
Mooloolaba (A)
Redhead (A)
45 – 49 yrs Double Ski
City of Perth (C)
Nth Wollongong (Red)
50 – 54 yrs Double Ski
Tallebudgera (1)
Kurrawa (Team 1)
55 – 59 yrs Double Ski
Mooloolaba (A)
Port Macquarie (Gold)
Scarboro (A)
60 – 64 yrs Double Ski
City of Bunbury (Black)
Newcastle (Newcastle)
Kurrawa (Team1)
65yrs & over Double Ski
Cronulla (A)
Redhead (A)
Copacabana (A)
Cameron, Rowan (Portsea)
Van Miltenburg, Peter (Anglesea)
Puchar, Jordan (Mullaloo)
55 – 59 yrs Men Beach Flags
Lynch, Martin (Newport)
Cougan, Paul (Sorrento (WA))
Bowbridge, Leigh (Glenelg)
60 – 64 yrs Men Beach Flags
Wilson, Bob (Queenscliff)
Freake, Malcolm (Fairhaven)
McNamee, John (Clovelly)
65 yrs & over Men Beach Flags
Wilson, Glenn (Mooloolaba)
Ryan, William (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta)
Skinner, Ron (Aldinga Bay)
Port Noarlunga (A)
50 – 54 yrs Women Beach Sprint
Povis, Victoria (Northcliffe)
Crick, Gina (Wollongong City)
Cohen, Penelope (City of Perth)
Northcliffe (A)
55 yrs & over Women Beach Sprint
Gielis, Janice (Cudgen Headland)
Smith, Kay (Mullaloo)
Rowse, Janie (Sorrento (WA))
140 yrs min Women Beach Relay
Queenscliff (Blue)
North Cottesloe (A)
Sorrento (WA) (A)
30 – 34 yrs Women Beach Flags
Cameron, Fiona (Torquay)
Tucker, Allison (Ocean Beach)
Campbell, Rebecca (Maroochydore)
35 – 39 yrs Women Beach Flags
Stewart, Kylie (Queenscliff)
Grono, Helena (Nth Burleigh)
Dorian, Bonita (Grange)
40 – 44 yrs Women Beach Flags
Norris, Kaye (Windang)
Watkins, Peta (Sorrento (WA))
Sierp, Wendy (Alexandra Headland)
45 – 49 yrs Women Beach Flags
Jowett, Julie (Nth Avoca Beach)
Gregory, Lynette (Collaroy)
Brown, Carole (Forster)
50 – 54 yrs Women Beach Flags
Kemp, Bronwyn (Grange)
Povis, Victoria (Northcliffe)
Cohen, Penelope (City of Perth)
55 yrs & over Women Beach Flags
Smith, Kay (Mullaloo)
Croft, Lesley (Scarboro)
Gielis, Janice (Cudgen Headland)
170 yrs min Beach Relay
Queenscliff (Blue)
Alexandra Headland (Black)
Glenelg (A)
200 yrs min Beach Relay
Newport (Lynch Dental)
Queenscliff (Red)
Clovelly (A)
Board 30 – 34 yrs Men Board
Foran, Tim (Redhead)
Kent, Mat (Redhead)
Jennett, Tim (Wollongong City)
35 – 39 yrs Men Board
Seddon, Steve (Half Moon Bay)
Cooper, Russell (Port Noarlunga)
Norris, Mark (North Wollongong)
40 – 44 yrs Men Board
Schott, Darren (Maroubra)
Lemmon, Paul (Freshwater)
Matthews, Gary (Freshwater)
45 – 49 yrs Men Board
Hill, Gavin (Northcliffe)
Maynard, Christopher (Currumbin Beach)
Jay, Andrew (Trigg Island)
109
50 – 54 yrs Men Beach Flags
110
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Event
1st
2nd
Hurst, Ky (Kurrawa)
Dias, Shaun (Kurrawa)
Open Ironman
Leonard, Pierce (Northcliffe)
Smith, Nathan (Northcliffe)
Eckstein, Caine (Tugun)
U19 Ironman
Louis, Kendrick (Collaroy)
Day, Ali (Warilla-Barrack Point)
Farrell, Dane (Elouera)
U17 Ironman
Lyndon, Tanyn (Lennox)
Klouzal, Trent (Manly)
Earp, Sam (Swansea-Belmont)
U15 Ironman
Briggs, Ross (Mullaloo)
Hulbert, Oliver (Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park)
Markey, Aaron (Cronulla)
Open Men Surf Board Rescue
Northcliffe (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
Cronulla (A)
U19 Men Surf Board Rescue
Elouera (Red)
Cudgen Headland (Blue)
Warilla-Barrack Point (White)
U17 Men Surf Board Rescue
Terrigal (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
Mooloolaba (C)
U15 Men Surf Board Rescue
Redhead (B)
Mooloolaba (A)
Wanda (Red)
Open Men Tube Rescue
Cronulla (A)
Northcliffe (B)
Northcliffe (A)
U19 Men Tube Rescue
Northcliffe (A)
Terrigal (A)
North Burleigh (A)
U17 Men Tube Rescue
O’Brien, Kyle (Cronulla)
Lyndon, Tanyn (Lennox)
Burden, Jordan (Freshwater)
U15 Men Tube Rescue
Bell, Sam (Mooloolaba)
Hughes, Zachary (Nth Cronulla)
Smith, Callum (Cudgen Headland)
Open Men Taplin
Northcliffe (A)
Kurrawa (Team1)
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park (A)
U19 Men Taplin
Terrigal (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
Freshwater (A)
U17 Men Taplin
Mooloolaba (A)
Bulli (A)
Northcliffe (A) = Manly (Blue)
Smith, Nathan (Northcliffe)
U15 Men Cameron
Ocean Beach (Blue)
Wanda (Blue)
Redhead (A)
Smith, Kristyl (Northcliffe)
Pluimers, Elizabeth (Northcliffe)
Flood, Naomi (Manly)
3rd
Swimming Open Men Surf
Multidiscipline
U19 Men Surf
Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe)
Louis, Kendrick (Collaroy)
Bird, Saxon (Queenscliff)
Open Ironwoman
U17 Men Surf
Allan, Lucas (Nobbys Beach)
O`Grady, Ryan (Bulli)
Gillies, Ben* (Westshore – NZ); Smith, Scott (Warrilla-Barrack Point)
U19 Ironwoman
Askew, Kristen (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Boon, Madison (Kurrawa)
Baxter, Joanna (Terrigal)
U15 Men Surf
Markey, Aaron (Cronulla)
Briggs, Ross (Mullaloo)
Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach)
U17 Ironwoman
Bain, Alicia (Copacabana)
Halligan, Devon (Freshwater)
Nurthen, Amy (Terrigal)
Open Men Surf Teams
Northcliffe (A)
Northcliffe (B)
Mooloolaba (A)
U15 Ironwoman
U19 Men Surf Teams
Northcliffe (A)
City of Perth (A)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Callaghan, Cody-Leigh (Avoca Beach)
Gasparotto, Elyssia (Ocean Beach)
Davies, Miranda (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
U17 Men Surf Teams
Mooloolaba (A)
Terrigal (A)
Currumbin Beach (A)
Kurrawa (Team 1)
Northcliffe (A)
Ocean Grove (A)
U15 Men Surf Teams
Redhead (A)
Wanda (Blue)
Ocean Beach (Blue)
Open Women Surf Board Rescue
Open Men 5 Person R&R
Wanda (Blue)
Freshwater (Maroon)
Swansea-Belmont (A)
U19 Women Surf Board Rescue
Freshwater (A)
Byron Bay (A)
Northcliffe (A)
Open Men Surf Belt
Holmes, Zane (Northcliffe)
Allum, Chris (Cronulla)
Shaw, Tim (North Bondi)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Freshwater (A)
Hancock, Courtney (Northcliffe)
Smith, Kristyl (Northcliffe)
Van Gysen, Eloise (Northcliffe)
U17 Women Surf Board Rescue
Copacabana (A)
Open Women Surf U19 Women Surf
Hancock, Bonnie (Northcliffe)
Fletcher, Brooke (Northcliffe)
Brown, Harriet (Ocean Grove)
Sunshine Beach (Red)
Avoca Beach (Blue)
Mooloolaba (B)
U17 Women Surf
Elliot, Kailah (Elouera)
Davis, Jessica (Avoca Beach)
Hulbert-Green, Shannon (Byron Bay)
U15 Women Surf Board Rescue
U15 Women Surf
Miller, Georgia (Freshwater)
Davies, Miranda (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Lauricella, Jessica (Cronulla)
Open Women Tube Rescue
Northcliffe (A)
City of Perth (A)
Alexandra Headland (Gold)
Open Women Surf Teams
City of Perth (A)
Northcliffe (A)
Northcliffe (B)
U19 Women Surf Teams
Manly (Blue)
Northcliffe (A)
City of Perth (A)
U17 Women Surf Teams
Maroochydore (1)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Terrigal (A)
U15 Women Surf Teams
Mooloolaba (A)
Redhead (A)
Cronulla (A)
Open Women 5 Person R&R
Bondi (A)
Ocean Grove (A)
Collaroy (Black)
Open Women Surf Belt
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
Mahoney, Lucy (North Cronulla)
Lauricella, Jessica (Cronulla)
19 Women Tube Rescue
Northcliffe (A)
Alexandra Headland (Gold)
Maroochydore (1)
U17 Women Tube Rescue
Elliot, Kailah (Elouera)
Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore)
Hulbert-Green, Shannon (Byron Bay)
U15 Women Tube Rescue
Davies, Miranda (Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park)
Lauricella, Jessica (Cronulla)
Lee, Kareena (Mooloolaba)
Open Women Taplin
Northcliffe (A)
Kurrawa (Team1)
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park (A)
U19 WomenTaplin
Kurrawa (Team1)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Kurrawa (Team 2)
U17 Women Taplin
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Maroochydore (3)
Mooloolaba (A)
Curlewis 6 Person R&R
Freshwater (Maroon)
Collaroy (Black)
Wanda (Blue)
U15 Women Cameron
Mooloolaba (A)
Geraldton (A)
Alexandra Headland (Gold)
Restricted (24 yrs & over) Surf
Eckstein, Shannon (Northcliffe)
Smith, Hayden (North Burleigh)
Allen, Malcolm (Bronte)
Lifesaver Relay
Kurrawa
Northcliffe
Bulli (Gold)
U19 5 Person R&R
Ocean Grove (A)
Point Leo (A)
Collaroy (Black)
Ski
U17 5 Person R&R
Arcadian (Blue)
Coogee
Collaroy (Red)
Open Men Single Ski
Stewart, Murray (Manly)
Smith, Tate (Northcliffe)
Robinson, Clint (Maroochydore)
U15 5 Person R&R
Picnic Bay (Stingers)
Bondi (B)
North Cronulla (Gold)
U19 Men Single Ski
Tibbits, Alex (Mooloolaba)
Louis, Kendrick (Collaroy)
Battaerd, Bjorn (Kurrawa)
Open Age 5 Person Mixed R&R
Collaroy (Black)
Trigg Island (Green)
Wanda (Red)
U19 Surf Belt
Rowles, Thomas (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Graudins, Alex (Northcliffe)
White, Sean (Bulli)
U17 Surf Belt
Abdallaoui, Zak (Cronulla)
O`Grady, Ryan (Bulli)
Burden, Jordan (Freshwater)
111
U17 Men Single Ski
Norton, Tom (Burnie)
Speer, Sam (Manly)
Kirby, Nicholas (Mooloolaba)
Open Men Single Ski Relay
Northcliffe (A)
Manly (Blue)
Kurrawa (Team1)
Open Men Double Ski (single gender teams)
Northcliffe (A)
Trigg Island (B)
Swansea-Belmont (B)
112
Can overcome. Whereis Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Scarborough Beach, Perth continued 19 – 22 March 2009 ®
Ski continued Open Women Single Ski
Leo-Litzow, Casey (Northcliffe)
Manciet, Flora (Northcliffe)
Hatton, Teneale (Kurrawa)
U19 Women Single Ski
Hatton, Teneale (Kurrawa)
Clarke, Rachel (Kurrawa)
Smith, Lauren (Warilla-Barrack Point)
U17 Women Single Ski
Bews, Emily (Torquay)
Burnett, Alyce (Maroochydore)
Prior, Maddison (Warilla-Barrack Point)
Open Women Single Ski Relay
Kurrawa (Team1)
Northcliffe (B)
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park (A)
Open Women Double Ski (single gender teams)
Scarboro (B)
Northcliffe (A)
Manly (Blue)
U19 Single Ski Relay
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Collaroy (Red)
Mooloolaba (A)
U17 Single Ski Relay
Mooloolaba (A)
Bulli (A)
Collaroy (Red)
Open Mixed Double Ski
Northcliffe (C)
Manly (Blue)
Northcliffe (A)
U19 Double Ski (single gender teams)
Warilla-Barrack Point (White)
Nth Bondi (A)
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park (A)
Boat
Board cont... U17 Women Board Relay
Copacabana (A)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Maroochydore (1)
U15 Women Board Relay
Mooloolaba (A)
Avoca Beach (Blue)
Mooloolaba (B)
Open Men Surf Board Riding
Davies, Jarrad (Cottesloe)
Jenkins, Rory (Nth Cronulla)
Carroll, Anthony (Bronte)
U19 Men Surf Board Riding
Iten, Timothy (Floreat)
Woods, James (Nth Cottesloe)
No third place
U17 Men Surf Board Riding
Sanchez, Ned (Sth West Rocks)
Cocks, Michael (Coolum Beach)
Levitt, Shaun (Palm Beach – Qld)
U15 Men Surf Board Riding
Jenkins, Rory (Nth Cronulla)
Cetinich, Kogar (Palm Beach – Qld)
Haynes-Love, Zachary (City of Perth)
Open Men Malibu Long Board Riding
Rawson, Matthew (Swansea-Belmont)
Carroll, Anthony (Bronte)
Carlson, Nick (Coolum Beach)
Open Women Surf Board Riding
Casey, Fiona (Sth West Rocks)
Barben, Rowina (Coolum Beach)
Black, Lisa (Surfers Paradise)
U19 Women Surf Board Riding
Lougher, Rhiannon (Nth Curl Curl)
Heal, Jasmine (Secret Harbour)
Ford, Jemma (North Cottesloe)
U17 Women Surf Board Riding
Charles, April (Nth Cronulla)
Hilleard, Kate (Nth Cronulla)
McKinniery, Gabrielle (Nth Cronulla)
U15 Women Surf Board Riding
Doyle, Amiya (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta)
Casey, Fiona (Sth West Rocks)
Walker, Janiece (Mullaloo)
Open Women Malibu Long Board Riding
Smith, Tiarne (Northcliffe)
Black, Lisa (Surfers Paradise)
Wilson, Phoebe (Mullaloo)
Swain, Mitchell (Currumbin Beach)
Shepherd, Jarrod (Mount Martha)
Nolan, William (Nth Cottesloe)
Board riding
Beach U17 Men Beach Flags U15 Men Beach Flags
Cavanagh, Mitchell (Mullaloo)
Harding, Tyler (Wanda)
Duke, Shaheed (Sorrento (WA)
Open Men 2km Beach Run
Rowell, David (Portsea)
Mosel, Andrew (City of Perth)
Conrick, Boyd (Redhead)
U19 Men 2km Beach Run
Ham, Troy (Swansea-Belmont)
Noone, Sean (Northcliffe)
De Rooster, Ivan (Trigg Island)
Open Men Surf Boat
Currumbin Beach (Barbarians)
Nth Cottesloe (J)
Jan Juc (Pentarch)
U17 Men 2km Beach Run
Perkins, Kieren (Met Caloundra)
Minervini, Aaron (City of Perth)
James, Blake (Warilla-Barrack Point)
U23 Men Surf Boat
Austinmer (Blue)
Kurrawa (Mojo)
Currumbin Beach (Thundercats)
U15 Men 2km Beach Run
Mason, Mickey (Port Elliott)
Oshea, Liam (Trigg Island)
Peterie, Matthew (Wanda)
Open Women Surf Boat
Mooloolaba (A)
Jan Juc (Jedies)
Kurrawa (Krankitz)
Open Men Beach Sprint
Stubbs, Aaron (Kurrawa)
Nolan, Thomas (Nth Cottesloe)
Scarff, Dean (City of Perth)
U23 Women Surf Boat
Palm Beach – NSW (Poison)
Woolamai Beach (Sirens)
Bilgola (Gold)
U19 Men Beach Sprint
Stubbs, Aaron (Kurrawa)
Marynissen, Elliott (Collaroy)
Anthony, Luke (Portsea)
Reserve Grade Surf Boat
Kirra
Cottesloe (Stringfellow)
Queenscliff (Rexonas)
U17 Men Beach Sprint
Colleran, Ronan (Trigg Island)
Avoca Beach (Helmets)
Bulli (A)
Noosa Heads (Noosa Gutzas)
Swain, Mitchell (Currumbin Beach)
Mitchell, Ben (Kurrawa)
U19 Surf Boat Surf Boat Relay
Sth Curl Curl (A)
Manly (A)
Cooks Hill (A)
U15 Men Beach Sprint
Cavanagh, Mitchell (Mullaloo)
Ambrose, Benjamin (Newport)
Harding, Tyler (Wanda)
Open Men Beach Relay
Kurrawa (Team A)
Northcliffe (A)
Sorrento (WA) (A)
U19 Men Beach Relay
Kurrawa (Team A)
Manly (Blue)
Mullaloo (A)
U17 Men Beach Relay
Mullaloo (A)
Grange (A)
Manly (Blue)
U15 Men Beach Relay
Scarboro (A)
Mullaloo (A)
Sorrento (WA) (A)
Open Men Beach Flags
Harris, Simon (Northcliffe)
Cracroft-Wilson, Paul (Kurrawa)
Stewart, Christopher (Alexandra Headland)
U19 Men Beach Flags
Reiken, Thomas (Alexandra Headland)
Trestrail, Warren (Kurrawa)
Lynch, Jake (Newport)
U17 Women Beach Flags
Openshaw, Hayley (Brighton)
Williams, Katie (Collaroy)
Murphy, Amy (City of Perth)
U15 Women Beach Flags
Murphy, Gabrielle (City of Perth)
Bakhach, Rohani (Sunshine Beach)
Dibley, Siobhan (Nth Cronulla)
Open Women 2km Beach Run
O’Toole, Alison (City of Perth)
Cooper, Paige (Nth Burleigh)
Chisholm, Bernadette (Clovelly)
U19 Women 2km Beach Run
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
Conder, Jenny (Elouera)
Conder, Kate (Elouera)
U17 Women 2km Beach Run
Jones, Bree (Warilla-Barrack Point)
Ricketts, Erica (Dicky Beach)
Barnes, Bridget (Byron Bay)
U15 Women 2km Beach Run
Mercer, Jordan (Mooloolaba)
Bateman, Courtney (Torquay)
Kinsey, India (Ocean Grove)
Board Open Men Board
Eckstein, Shannon (Northcliffe)
Shade, Daniel (Kurrawa)
Saal, Michael (Currumbin Beach)
U19 Men Board
Benson, Aaron (Avoca Beach)
Windshuttle, Dane (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Farrell, Dane (Elouera)
U17 Men Board
Eltham, Matthew (Terrigal)
Gourley, Edward (Terrigal)
Wikaire, Keegan (Northcliffe)
U15 Men Board
Morgan, Isaac (Redhead)
O’Grady, Matt (Avoca Beach)
Norton, Tom (Burnie)
Open Men Board Relay
Northcliffe (A)
Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
U19 Men Board Relay
Collaroy (Red)
Warilla-Barrack Point (Black)
Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park (A)
U17 Men Board Relay
Terrigal (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
Cronulla (A)
U15 Men Board Relay
Redhead (A)
Wanda (Blue)
Nth Cronulla (Gold)
Open Women Board
Bateup, Hayley (Kurrawa)
Sullivan, Terri (Kurrawa)
Pluimers, Elizabeth (Northcliffe)
U19 Women Board
Epper, Flo (Manly)
Johnston, Samantha (Mooloolaba)
Walker, Jessica (Northcliffe)
U17 Women Board
Miller, Brooke (Freshwater)
Nurthen, Amy (Terrigal)
Ricketts, Erica (Dicky Beach)
U15 Women Board
Callaghan, Cody-Leigh (Avoca Beach)
Blackburn, Maddison (Mooloolaba)
Rippon, Danielle (Terrigal)
Open Women Board Relay
City of Perth (A)
Maroochydore (1)
Kurrawa (Team 1)
U19 Women Board Relay
Maroochydore (1)
Freshwater (A)
Mooloolaba (A)
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Shorter, Laura (Queenscliff)
Langendam, Cara (Bulli)
McCabe, Renee (Scarboro)
U19 Women Beach Sprint
Wyper, Hayley (Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park)
Graf, Elly (Cronulla)
Maples, Chelsea (Kurrawa)
U17 Women Beach Sprint
Devlin, Georgia (Nth Burleigh)
Ardon, Montana (City of Perth)
Cardillo, Bernadette (Towradgi)
U15 Women Beach Sprint
Masters, Bree (Cronulla)
Thorp, Danielle (Scarboro)
Murphy, Gabrielle (City of Perth)
Open Women Beach Relay
Scarboro (A)
Kurrawa (Team A)
North Cottesloe (Tiger)
U19 Women Beach Relay
City of Perth (A)
Cronulla (A)
Portsea (Red)
U17 Women Beach Relay
City of Perth (A)
Collaroy (A)
Scarboro (A)
U15 Women Beach Relay
Scarboro (A)
Alexandra Headland (Gold)
City of Perth (A)
Open Women Beach Flags
Howard, Melissa (Kurrawa)
Langendam, Cara (Bulli)
Atkins, Hayley (Anglesea)
U19 Women Beach Flags
Wyper, Hayley (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park)
Graf, Elly (Cronulla)
Maples, Chelsea (Kurrawa)
Open March Past
Burning Palms (Team A)
Alexandra Headland (Gold and Black)
South Port (Blue)
Under 23 March Past
Collaroy (Red)
Brighton (A)
Semaphore (A)
U17 March Past
North Bondi (A)
Kurrawa (A)
No third place
Open First Aid
Noosa Heads
Tannum Sands
Manly (Blue)
U19 First Aid
Noosa Heads
Coochiemudlo (2)
Point Lookout
U17 First Aid
Noosa Heads
Dicky Beach
Coochiemudlo
U15 First Aid
Picnic Bay
Ocean Beach (A)
Manly (Blue)
Open Men Champion Lifesaver
Snell, Stuart (Northcliffe)
White, Michael (Alexandra Headland)
Pluimers, Nicholas (Northcliffe)
U19 Men Champion Lifesaver
Redwood, Taylor (Sunshine Beach)
Anderson, Eamon (Picnic Bay)
Walker, Josh (City of Perth)
Men Champion Lifesaver
McGregor, Riley (Bundaberg)
Earp, Sam (Swansea-Belmont)
Little, Jake (Cronulla)
U15 Men Champion Lifesaver
Doughan, Bradley (Alexandra Headland)
Pearce, Harry (Anglesea)
Sharp, Matthew (West Beach)
Open Women Champion Lifesaver
Thornton, Kate (Alexandra Headland)
Ellis, Chantelle (Maroochydore)
McKenzie, Kathryn (Northcliffe)
U19 Women Champion Lifesaver
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
Wright, Anika (Picnic Bay)
U17 Women Champion Lifesaver
Seymour, Brigette (Alexandra Headland)
Dreibergs, Natalie (Trigg Island)
Dunkley, Tenielle (Bundaberg)
U15 Women Champion Lifesaver
White, Katlyn (Alexandra Headland)
Redwood, Molly (Sunshine Beach)
Jeffcoat, Emma (Long Reef)
Open Patrol
Northcliffe
Alexandra Headland
Jan Juc
U17 Patrol
Dicky Beach
Northcliffe
Grange (A)
First Aid
Lifesaving
* Representing international club – first three Australian competitors given medals
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Junior Interstate Championship Shield NSW
Vic
Qld
SA
WA
Tas
NT
Points
194
129
201
111
133
83
82
Placing
2
4
1
5
3
6
7
Seniors
Senior Interstate Championship Shield NSW
Vic
Qld
SA
WA
Tas
NT
Points
191
141
182
122
139
71
67
Placing
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
Combined
Alan B Whelpton Perpetual Shield NSW
Vic
Qld
SA
WA
Tas
NT
Points
385
270
383
233
272
154
149
Placing
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
Handicap
Handicap Pointscore Trophy
Total points
NSW
Vic
Qld
SA
WA
Tas
NT
385.0
270.0
383.0
233.0
272.0
154.0
149
Bonus points
0.00
141.4
4.2
167.3
139.3
253.4
303.8
Handicap points
385.0
411.4
387.2
400.3
411.3
407.4
452.8
7
2
6
5
3
4
1
Placing
International Surf Challenge Durban, South Africa 27 – 29 March 2009 The Australian Surf Life Saving team was Shannon Eckstein – captain (Northcliffe) Chris Allum (Cronulla) Hugh Dougherty (Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park) Naomi Flood (Manly) Courtney Hancock (Northcliffe)
Surf Boat Crew – Nth Cottesloe J
Team Management
Jack Alliss (sweep)
Brett Dowker – Coach
Peter Charles
Keith Caldwell – Manager
Derek Knox
Erin Braund – Physiotherapist
Kim Greville
Craig Williams – Official
David Porzig
Zane Holmes (Northcliffe) Cara Langendam (Bulli)
Pointscores
Alicia Marriott (City of Perth)
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Elizabeth Pluimers (Northcliffe)
Australia (87.5)
Australia (90)
Australia (92)
Nathan Smith (Northcliffe)
South Africa (69.5)
South Africa (66)
South Africa (64)
Tom Nolan (Nth Cottesloe)
Great Britain (38)
USA (40)
USA (39)
Kristyl Smith (Northcliffe)
USA (32)
Great Britain (31)
Great Britain (34)
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Can beat. 2009 Australian Pool Rescue Championships Sydney Olympic Park 2 – 3 May 2009
Event
1st place
Time
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
200m Obstacle
Bell, Sam (Maroochydore)
2:12:41
Clarke, Alex (Wanda)
2:12:63
Gourley, Edward (Terrigal)
2:12:80
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
Bell, Sam (Maroochydore)
1:02:41
Chapman, Ryan (Maroochydore)
1:02:73
Hartman, Mitchell (Elouera)
1:03:95
50m Manikin Carry
Nicholson, Jake (Grange)
0:40:57
O’Grady, Ryan (Bulli)
0:40:79
Hartman, Mitchell (Elouera)
0:41:25
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
Hartman, Mitchell (Elouera)
1:02:74
Chapman, Ryan (Maroochydore)
1:04:39
Earp, Sam (SwanseaBelmont)
1:05:74
U17 Male
Overall pointscore Maroochydore
237
Bulli
179
Elouera
98
Mooloolaba
90
Cronulla
79
Grange
46
Ocean Beach
43.5
Line Throw Relay
Elouera A
0:15:14
Maroochydore A
0:15:31
North Steyne A
0:20:46
42
100m Rescue Medley
O’Grady, Ryan (Bulli)
0:21:48
Hartman, Mitchell (Elouera)
1:26:43
Nicholson, Jake (Grange)
1:28:02
200m Super Lifesaver
O’Grady, Ryan (Bulli)
2:42:96
Chapman, Ryan (Maroochydore)
2:45:28
Hartman, Mitchell (Elouera)
2:48:79
West Beach Northcliffe
40.5
Wanda
35
U17 Female
Event
1st place
Time
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
200m Obstacle
Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore)
2:17:77
Pegg, Rebecca (Maroochydore)
2:25:00
Jones, Mariah (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta)
2:27:04
200m Obstacle
Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach)
2:15:03
Hurst, Matthew (Ocean Beach)
2:18:83
Bain, Bill (Mooloolaba)
2:22:56
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
Kneale, Martha (Maroochydore)
1:13:05
Pegg, Rebecca (Maroochydore)
1:14:22
Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc)
1:16:61
4x50 Obstacle Relay
Ocean Beach
2:06.61
Wanda
2:09.54
Elouera
2:11.65
50m Manikin Carry
Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc)
0:45:80
Purcell, Stephanie (Elouera)
0:46:53
Pegg, Rebecca (Maroochydore)
0:52:11
50m Swim With Fins
Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach)
0:21:62
Douglas, Joe (Maroochydore)
0:22:36
Hynard, Mackenzie (Wollongong)
0:22:94
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore)
1:12:08
Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc)
1:12:98
McMurtrie, Dian (Grange)
1:14:13
Line Throw Relay
Maroochydore A
0:15:43
Douglas, Joe (Maroochydore)
0:45.35
Woods, John
0:49.58
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta A
0:36:81
0:43.66
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta B
0:21:49
Bain, Bill (Mooloolaba)
Bridge, Keelan (Ocean Beach)
1:07:54
Hurst, Matthew (Ocean Beach)
1:07:77
Harris, Jean (Maroochydore)
1:45.09
1:07:21
Kneale, Martha (Maroochydore)
1:38.39
Douglas, Joe (Maroochydore)
Purcell, Stephanie (Elouera)
1:29.38
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
100m Rescue Medley
Wanda A
2:09:54
Elouera A
2:11:65
Ruiz, Christina (Jan Juc)
Kneale, Martha (Maroochydore)
3:01:46
2:06:61
Purcell, Stephanie (Elouera)
2:58:78
Ocean Beach A
200m Super Lifesaver
2:51:52
4x50 Obstacle Relay
Elouera B
0:17:53
Elouera A
0:21:54
Ocean Beach B
0:35:60
200m Obstacle
2:09:36
Fagerstrom, Mitchell (Bulli)
2:10:95
Schofield, Tim (Terrigal)
2:15:49
200m Obstacle
Lee, Kareena (Mooloolaba)
2:23:39
Lauricella, Jessica (Cronulla)
2:27:09
Hyer-Warton, Llani (Cronulla)
2:27:15
Rowles, Tom (Burleigh HeadsMowbray Park)
Bulli
2.24.35
No third place
N/A
Douglas, Adam (Maroochydore)
1:02:16
2:11.78
Tibbits, Alex (Mooloolaba)
1:02:09
Cronulla
Rowles, Tom (Burleigh HeadsMowbray Park)
1:00:13
4x50 Obstacle Relay
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
50m Swim With Fins
Lee, Kareena (Mooloolaba)
0:24:23
Earp, Sjana (Cooks Hill)
0:24:29
Vom Bruch, Elysha (Cronulla)
0:24:93
50m Manikin Carry
Fagerstrom, Mitchell (Bulli)
0:36:85
Tibbits, Alex (Moolooba)
0:37:66
Rowles, Tom (Burleigh HeadsMowbray Park)
0:38:23
50m Manikin Carry
Lee, Kareena (Mooloolaba)
50.12
Lauraciella, Jessica (Cronulla)
54.08
Earp, Sjana (Cooks Hills)
54.48
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
1:00:45
Tibbits, Alex (Mooloolaba)
1:02:32
Douglas, Adam (Maroochydore)
1:03:78
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
Pepper, Elyshia (Elouera)
1:14:43
Lee, Kareena (Mooloolaba)
1:18:24
Earp, Sjana (Cooks Hill)
1:18:68
Rowles, Tom (Burleigh HeadsMowbray Park)
Line Throw Relay
Maroochydore A
0:13:85
Bulli A
0:32:54
Elouera A
0:40:49
4x50 Obstacle Relay
Cronulla A
2:11:78
Bulli A
2:24:35
No third place
100m Rescue Medley
Lahey, Dev (Northcliffe)
1:10:03
Tibbits, Alex (Mooloolaba)
1:18:43
White, Sean (Bulli)
1:22:25
Line Throw Relay
Cronulla B
0:24:82
Bulli B
0:47:32
No third place
200m Super Lifesaver
Fagerstrom, Mitchell (Bulli)
2:31:73
Douglas, Adam (Maroochydore)
2:34:86
Tibbits, Alex (Mooloolaba)
2:36:27
U15 male
50m Manikin Carry
Line Throw Relay
U19 Male
U15 Female
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1st place
Time
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
U19 Female
Event
1st place
Time
2nd place
Time
3rd place
Time
Open Female
200m Obstacle
Harrison, Tash (Mooloolaba)
2:20:72
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
2:21:09
Glossat, Natalie (Maroochydore)
2:30:50
200m Obstacle
Bell, Miranda (Maroochydore)
2:14:55
Windsor, Sarah A (Mudjimba)
2:15:48
Parry, Jennifer (Nth Burleigh)
2:21:75
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
Glossat, Natalie (Maroochydore)
1:10:26
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
1:13:51
Minogue, Hannah (Bulli)
1:14:53
4x50 Obstacle Relay
Maroochydore A
2:07:28
Bulli A
2:13:23
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta
2:17:90
Harrison, Tash (Mooloolaba)
0:44:79
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
0:44:99
Tash, Harrison (Mooloolaba)
1:12:59
0:42:53
McKenzie, Kathryn (Northcliffe)
1:11:08
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
Sharkey, Brittany (Bulli)
1:07:68
50m Manikin Carry
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
Glossat, Natalie (Maroochydore)
1:14:67
Minogue, Hannah (Bulli)
1:14:77
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
0:41:10
1:04:88
Parry, Jennifer (Nth Burleigh)
0:40:30
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
Windsor, Sarah A (Mudjimba)
0:39:89
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
50m Manikin Carry
Bulli
1:24.45
Cronulla
1:31.04
Bulli
1:43.54
Line Throw Relay
Maroochydore A
0:19:75
Maroochydore C
0:35:27
Maroochydore B
0:36:21
100m Rescue Medley
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
1:26:63
Glossat, Natalie (Maroochydore)
1:30:87
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
1:40:62
Sharkey, Brittany (Bulli)
1:11:68
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
1:12:12
McKenzie, Kathryn (Northcliffe)
1:14:75
200m Super Lifesaver
McKenzie, Emma (Alexandra Headland)
2:46:02
Glossat, Natalie (Maroochydore)
2:59:57
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
3:00:18
Open Male
4 x 25m Manikin Relay 100m Manikin Tow With Fins Line Throw Relay
Maroochydore B
0:15:11
Maroochydore C
0:17:55
Maroochydore B
0:17:55
100m Rescue Medley
Windsor, Sarah A (Mudjimba)
1:18:09
Parry, Jennifer (North Burleigh)
1:18:39
Sharkey, Brittany (Bulli)
1:29:36
200m Super Lifesaver
Parry, Jennifer (Nth Burleigh)
2:39:95
Windsor, Sarah A (Mudjimba)
2:43:40
Ballantine, Stephanie (West Beach)
3:03:08
Maroochydore A
2:01:35
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta A
2:05:92
No third place
Bulli A
1:30:00
Cronulla A
1:35:00
Bulli B
200m Obstacle
Eckstein, Shannon (Northcliffe)
2:03:69
Timms, Chris (City of Perth)
2:03:87
Allum, Chris (Cronulla)
2:04:09
4x50 Medley Relay
4x50 Obstacle Relay
Bulli A
1:47:00
Northcliffe A
1:48:16
Cronulla A
1:52:30
Mixed open
100m Manikin Carry With Fins
Parkes, Mitchell (Elouera)
0:52:06
Bowden, Andrew (Bronte)
0:52:31
Green, Matt (Bulli)
0:55:37
Bowden, Andrew (Bronte)
0:32:39
Langthorne, Downie (Bulli)
0:33:05
McCauley, Ben (Kawana Waters)
0:33:73
4X25m Manikin Relay
Bulli A
1:24:45
Cronulla A
1:31:04
Bulli B
1:43:54
100m Manikin Tow With Fins
Langthorne, Downie (Bulli)
0:57:84
Timms, Chris (City of Perth)
0:59:07
Green, Matt (Bulli)
0:59:86
4x50m Relay
Cronulla A
1:41:10
Bulli A
1:41:84
Bulli B
1:46:75
100m Rescue Medley
Bowden, Andrew (Bronte)
1:04:96
Langthorne, Downie (Bulli)
1:06:85
McCauley, Ben (Kawana Waters)
1:06:99
Bulli B
0:09:78
Grange A
0:10:33
Elouera A
0:10:45
200m Super Lifesaver
Timms, Chris (City of Perth)
2:20:25
Bowden, Andrew (Bronte)
2:22:54
McCrindle, Blake (Wanda)
2:29:15
4x25 Medley Relay
Cronulla A
1:41.10
Bulli A
1:41.84
Bulli B
1:46.75
50m Manikin Carry
Line Throw Relay
121
SERC
1:40:00
122
07 Can thrive. Statistical summaries
123
SLSA membership by category
125
Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) employees
126
Actions by surf lifesavers
127
Actions by ALS employees
128
Gear and equipment
129
SLSA awards and educational qualifications
131
SLSA service awards
141
Sport – coach and officials accreditation
142
124
Can join. Statistical summaries
Table 10: SLSA membership by category
Table 10: SLSA membership by category NSW
Qld
Vic
SA*
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 Total
2007 – 08 Total
% Change
3,870
8%
Active
Male
1,875
768
1,057
410
57
19
4,186
(15 – 18)
Female
1,291
504
933
386
50
31
3,195
Total
3,166
1,272
1,990
796
107
50
7,381
6,782
9%
Active
Male
8,162
2,962
1,752
1,483
291
93
14,743
13,614
8%
(18 or over)
Female
Active Reserve
Cadet (13 – 15)
Award
General (SA)
10%
3,650
1,304
1,048
883
178
94
7,157
6,508
Total
11,812
4,266
2,800
2,366
469
187
21,900
20,122
9%
Male
777
128
133
65
8
1,111
899
24%
Female
194
25
41
27
2
289
822
-65%
Total
971
153
174
92
10
0
1,400
1,721
-19%
Male
1,468
694
756
416
49
27
3,410
3,177
7% 7%
NT
2008 – 09 Total
2007 – 08 Total
% Change
Male
1,471
527
908
22
21
2,949
2,532
16%
(Except SA)
Female
1,237
497
913
22
22
2,691
2,234
20%
Total
2,708
0
1,024
1,821
44
43
5,640
4,766
18%
Male
316
198
23
17
46
600
557
8%
Female
112
108
30
5
34
289
267
8%
Total
428
306
53
22
80
0
0
889
824
8%
Life
Male
1,404
807
499
293
194
57
17
3,271
3,252
1%
Member
Female
86
67
118
44
25
7
6
353
337
5%
337
Honorary
Probationary
Total
1,490
874
617
219
64
23
3,624
3,589
1%
Male
516
1,057
149
208
28
1
1,959
2,292
-15%
Female
335
903
143
147
20
1,548
1,808
-14%
Total
851
1,960
292
355
48
3,507
4,100
-14%
Male
1
267
268
233
15%
834
539
66
28
3,445
3,210
2,762
1,378
1,590
955
115
55
6,855
6,387
7%
Male
275
441
66
108
7
2
899
792
14%
Female
203
352
62
69
7
8
701
620
13%
Female
3
92
95
91
4%
Total
478
793
128
177
14
10
1,600
1,412
13%
Total
4
359
0
0
0
0
0
363
324
12%
Total male
39,853
18,858
12,131
3,836
8,472
1,249
605
85,004
79,245
7%
Past Active
0
1
Male
2,150
2,150
1,962
10%
Female
1,804
1,804
1,608
12%
Total
3,954
3,954
3,570
11%
Total female
26,684
15,091
11,211
3,273
7,322
1,089
644
65,314
60,947
7%
Grand total
66,537
33,949
23,342
7,109
15,794
2,338
1,249
150,318
140,192
7%
12,557
4,993
3,764
2,150
2,482
412
141
26,499
24,314
9%
6,632
2,869
2,918
1,804
1,904
303
161
16,591
15,680
6%
Total
19,189
7,862
6,682
3,954
4,386
715
302
43,090
39,994
8%
Male
14,098
5,915
3,815
1,364
2,927
471
128
28,718
26,551
8%
Activity
Female
13,105
5,532
3,969
1,416
2,956
474
168
27,620
25,762
7%
Total
27,203
11,447
7,784
2,780
5,883
945
296
56,338
52,313
8%
Male
3,188
1,045
136
12
391
10
2
4,784
4,488
7%
Female Total
205
128
16
4
83
2
1
439
379
16%
3,393
1,173
152
16
474
12
3
5,223
4,867
7%
Male
6,302
4,576
3,218
1,316
249
295
15,956
15,026
6%
Female
4,969
5,392
3,520
1,260
261
286
15,688
14,389
9%
11,271
9,968
6,738
2,576
510
581
31,644
29,415
8%
Total
125
Tas
General
10%
Junior
Associate
WA
684
Female
Service
SA*
1,294
Male
Long
Vic
Female
surf
(5 – 13)
Qld
Total
Patrolling lifesavers
2,912
NSW
0
* Membership categories in SA dictated by legislative requirements Table 11: Australian Lifeguard Service employees
Male Female Total
NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 total
% change
326
179
106
8
30
4
14
667
374
78%
66
107
39
9
4
7
232
123
89%
392
286
145
39
8
21
899
497
81%
8
126
Can gear up. Statistical summaries Table 12: Actions by surf lifesavers NSW
Table 13: Actions by Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) employees
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 total
% change
Rescues – surf lifesavers
NSW
925
197
88
23
41
21
0
1,678
-23%
No Gear
Tube
1,400
1,208
56
19
78
0
0
2,761
3,069
-10%
Tube
Board
1,700
550
50
66
105
6
1
2,478
2,868
-14%
Board
IRB
903
744
135
53
182
37
4
2,058
2,674
-23%
PWC/RWC
614
577
0
17
181
2
0
1,391
1,525
-9%
JRB/ORB/RIB
124
75
6
47
0
0
0
252
73
245%
7
0
6
0
0
0
0
13
0
N/A
Surf Boat
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 total
% change
374
17
2
8
0
0
633
325
95%
Rescues – ALS lifeguards 1,295
No Gear
Qld
232 181
33
153
14
52
1
0
434
301
44%
1,011
222
102
12
22
1
0
1,370
307
346%
IRB
12
2
41
3
0
0
0
58
122
-52%
PWC/RWC
11
26
0
0
0
0
0
37
37
0%
JRB/ORB/RIB
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
N/A
Surf Boat
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N/A
Helicopter
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
5
6
-17%
Helicopter
Surfboard
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
1
400%
Surfboard
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
4
0
N/A
4
12
0
1
9
0
0
26
9
189%
1,453
669
313
33
94
2
0
2,564
1,101
133%
98
2
0
2
0
0
133
132
1%
Other Total
137
143
52
15
14
0
2
363
647
-44%
Other
5,816
3,496
394
241
601
66
7
10,621
12,541
-15%
Total
Preventative actions – lifeguards
Preventative actions – surf lifesavers Evacuation
304
25
8
169
21
0
1
528
399
32%
Evacuation Alarm
31
Alarm
Searches
11
19
2
0
0
0
0
32
10
220%
Searches
324
119
75
61
34
1
0
614
617
0%
Lost Children
40
29
81
0
48
0
0
198
191
4%
Lost Children
558
0
166
175
168
3
1
1,071
1,270
-16%
Preventions
183,999
231,526
26,020
4,533
7,596
53
0
453,727
210,984
115%
184,081
231,672
26,105
4,533
7,646
53
0
454,090
211,317
115%
Preventions
116,379
50,265
21,008
14,884
3,756
225
135
206,652
233,326
-11%
Total
Total
117,565
50,409
21,257
15,289
3,979
229
137
208,865
235,612
-11%
Emergency care – lifeguards
Emergency care – surf lifesavers Marine Stings
8,012
4,528
221
210
818
30
3
13,822
13,415
3%
Minor Cuts/ Abrasions
2,367
948
985
312
526
45
2
5,185
5,355
-3%
Major Wound
145
49
11
9
11
1
0
226
320
-29%
Fractures/ Dislocations
74
80
24
6
21
1
0
206
319
-35%
116
56
10
6
23
0
0
211
202
4%
Suspected Spinal Injuries Resuscitation Others Defibrillation Total Grand total
127
Marine Stings
3,560
2,198
29
177
360
2
0
6,326
2,587
145%
Minor Cuts/ Abrasions
1,232
3,116
549
223
421
3
0
5,544
2,471
124%
Major Wound
28
34
23
3
12
3
0
103
91
13%
Fractures/ Dislocations
35
36
6
1
16
0
0
94
74
27%
Suspected Spinal Injuries
21
18
2
0
6
0
0
47
31
52%
Resuscitation
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
7
8
-13%
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
0%
216
340
16
2
73
0
0
647
430
50%
43
3
5
3
7
0
0
61
47
30%
Defibrillation
907
576
218
148
265
12
3
2,129
1,744
22%
Others
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
4
5
-20%
11,664
6,243
1,475
694
1,671
89
8
21,844
21,407
2%
135,045
60,148
23,126
16,224
6,251
384
152
241,330
242,718
-1%
Total Grand total
5,093
5,752
625
406
888
8
0
12,772
5,696
124%
190,627
238,093
27,043
4,972
8,628
63
0
469,426
269,097
74%
Data excludes non-ALS lifeguard services. For total rescues including local government lifeguards, see 2009 National Coastal Safety Report.
128
Can equip. Statistical summaries Table 14: Gear and equipment owned by clubs and operations NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 total
% change
79
97
50
25
28
7
5
291
250
16%
974
706
359
84
255
52
14
2,444
2,610
-6%
Defibrillator
149
136
68
32
32
11
4
432
288
50%
First Aid Equipment
563
158
36
57
56
11
1
882
568
55%
IRB
285
215
150
43
62
22
5
782
907
-14%
IRB Motor
333
277
205
60
77
32
8
992
858
16%
Oxy Viva
233
242
130
42
64
16
5
732
497
47%
Radio
650
533
497
127
245
38
17
2,107
1,242
70%
Rescue Tube
969
953
384
162
242
49
11
2,770
1,218
127%
43
18
4
4
10
2
3
84
91
-8%
215
94
84
125
59
11
3
591
393
50%
4,493
3,429
1,967
761
1,130
251
76
12,107
8,922
36%
Beach Vehicle (incl ATV) Board (incl Boogie Boards)
RWC Spinal Equipment Total
Table 15: Gear and equipment owned by ALS lifeguard services NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 total
% change
3
16
1
0
3
0
1
24
16
50%
41
40
4
4
4
2
3
98
109
-10%
6
26
2
0
1
1
2
38
28
36%
13
24
6
3
3
4
1
54
84
-36%
IRB
1
0
4
0
0
0
0
5
7
-29%
IRB Motor
3
0
6
0
0
0
0
9
10
-10%
Oxy Viva
12
36
4
3
3
2
1
61
77
-21%
Radio
43
59
7
2
5
4
1
121
110
10%
Rescue Tube
44
66
9
2
3
6
11
141
152
-7%
RWC
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
8
17
-53%
Spinal Equipment
6
14
2
0
3
2
4
31
63
-51%
174
284
48
14
25
21
24
590
673
-12%
Beach Vehicle (incl ATV) Board (incl Boogie Boards) Defibrillator First Aid Equipment
Total
129
130
Can continue. Statistical summaries Table 16: SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW
Qld
Member
Comm.
Member
1,818
12
1,068
40
280
3,766
23
Vic Comm.
SA
Member
Comm.
Member
825
54
349
WA Comm.
Tas
2008 – 09 total
NT
2007 – 08 total
% change
5,430
4,816
13%
880
945
0
N/A
8,613
200
8,813
7,592
16%
13
0
13
182
-93%
1,480
148
1,628
3,312
-51%
106
0
106
179
-41%
15,426
1,509
16,935
16,081
5%
5,783
339
6,122
5,484
12%
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
983
202
89
1
17
12
5,149
281
64
13
118
7
65
155
64
54
Total
Patrolling Lifesaver Awards Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) Surf Survival Bronze Medallion Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) Total
396 1,961
1,503
55
12
15
402
4
804
22
13 810
366
171
66
21
17
6,513
315
3,416
396
2,516
1,381
339
350
111
133 1
220
764
37
1 19
1,921
266
257
183
39
110
Junior Activities Awards Surf Awareness One
3,185
84
674
Surf Awareness Two
2,976
1,317
345
208
Surf Safety One
2,686
1,361
372
213
2 2
82
27
752
92
20
5,710
0
5,710
4,845
18%
764
74
26
5,496
2
5,498
4,208
31%
Surf Safety Two
2,332
1,111
308
207
686
71
25
4,740
2
4,742
3,958
20%
Surf Smart One
1,993
1,020
311
164
557
75
18
4,138
0
4,138
3,392
22%
Surf Smart Two
1,668
752
266
145
501
62
17
3,411
0
3,411
2,819
21%
29,278
343
29,621
24,706
20%
1,033
895
1,928
280
589%
18
632
21,425
22,057
21,204
4%
1
137
42
179
106
69%
8
2,425
165
2,590
2,523
3%
17
115
187
302
4,276
-93%
934
7,998
8,932
8,574
4%
29
1,562
5,115
6,677
5,478
22%
5
1,927
370
2,297
2,818
-18%
16
0
16
29
-45%
765
422
1,187
1,209
-2%
178
0
178
305
-42%
9,724
36,619
46,343
46,802
-1%
Total
14,840
0
6,942
339
1,952
0
1,021
4
3,934
0
456
0
133
0
Emergency Care Awards 1,033
Basic Resuscitation Certificate Resuscitation Certificate Resuscitation (with basic oxygen) Advanced Resuscitation Certificate Basic Emergency Care Senior First Aid Certificate (PUA) Senior First Aid (HLT) Defibrillation Certificate
324
9,953
18 1,124
122
165
Spinal Management
567
Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care
177
131
206
23
41
12
1
3
319
111
214
17
4
5
47
22
74
114
1
27
874
18
3,909
102
223
200
45
101
502
870
116
18
2
11
96 22
618
101
88 206
3
1
16
Marine Stinger Management
Total
11,350
619
7,910
66 921
76 106
37 798
895
4,032
190
8
57
224
126
7
8
1 18,340
3,278
0
812
16,619
523
101
1,005
964
53
509
21
86
132
Can believe. Statistical summaries Table 16: SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW Member
Qld Comm.
Member
Vic Comm.
Member
SA Comm.
Member
WA Comm.
Member
Tas Comm.
Member
NT Comm.
2008 – 09 total
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
2007 – 08 total
Total
% change
Powercraft Awards IRB Crew Certificate
887
678
240
109
165
52
6
8
2,137
8
2,145
2,759
-22%
Silver Medallion IRB Driver
285
208
96
52
61
6
8
6
716
6
722
760
-5%
4
15
0
15
5
200%
1
1
0
1
2
-50%
1
1
0
1
2
-50%
11
JRB Crew Certificate JRB Driver Certificate JRB Skipper Certificate ORB Crew Certificate
1
10
11
0
11
19
-42%
ORB Driver Certificate
1
2
3
0
3
5
-40%
1
1
2
0
2
0
N/A
64
6
93
4
97
78
24%
1,821
2
1,823
1,093
67%
4,800
20
4,820
4,723
2%
2
0
2
9
-78%
ORB Skipper Certificate Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate ATV Operator Induction
1,098
2
531
Total
2,337
2
1,448
11
11
132 0
1
479
0
167
1
4
15
18
59 0
296
0
58
0
Radio Awards Silver Medallion Radio Controller
2
Radio Operator Certificate
499
Total
501
1,069 0
108
1,069
0
50
108
0
50
14 0
14
0
0
0
7
15
1,747
15
1,762
1,307
35%
7
15
1,749
15
1,764
1,316
34%
Aerial/Helicopter Awards Helicopter Crew Certificate 3
Helicopter Specialist Crew Certificate Total
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
N/A
3
0
3
4
-25%
3
0
3
11
-73%
26
0
26
75
-65% -91%
Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards Training Officer Surf Rescue
14
6
4
2
1
Assessor Surf Rescue Facilitator Surf Rescue Certificate
1
Training Officer Bronze Medallion
95
43
14
12
13
28
2
6
11
Assessor Bronze Medallion
35
Facilitator Bronze Medallion
23
Facilitator Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
10
26
1
Training Officer Advanced Resuscitation
30
17
11
2
5
Assessor Advanced Resuscitation
21
13
2
5
3
Facilitator Advanced Resuscitation
22
Training Officer First Aid
133
1
1
Assessor Resuscitation
Assessor First Aid
5
1
1
1
0
1
11
1
0
1
1
0%
177
0
177
165
7%
82
0
82
104
-21%
23
0
23
5
360%
38
5
43
53
-19%
1
0
1
43
-98%
66
0
66
80
-18%
1
45
0
45
83
-46%
3
26
0
26
1
2500%
8
3
5
1
16
1
17
50
-66%
12
2
4
1
18
1
19
11
73%
134
Can train. Statistical summaries Table 16: SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW Member
Qld
Comm.
Member
Vic Comm.
Member
SA Comm.
Member
WA Comm.
Member
Tas Comm.
Member
NT Comm.
2008 – 09 total
Member
Comm.
3
2
Member
Comm.
2007 – 08 total
Total
% change
Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards Facilitator Senior First Aid
11
7 2
Training Officer Defibrillation Assessor Defibrillation
30
Facilitator Defibrillation
22
1 24
25
Facilitator Spinal Management
21
Assessor Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care
14
21
2
23
15
53%
11
0
11
0
N/A
3
54
0
54
54
0%
3
50
0
50
14
257%
3
6
1
Training Officer Spinal Management Assessor Spinal Management
6
2
7
1
10
0
10
0
N/A
1
5
1
32
0
32
16
100%
33
1
34
29
17%
3
0
3
2
50%
10
1
11
4
175%
12
0
12
35
-66%
4
0
4
20
-80% N/A
11
1
1
3
Facilitator Advanced Emergency Care
10
1
Training Officer Radio
1
6
Assessor Radio
1
3
5
3
0
3
0
Training Officer IRB
25
19
10
3
6
1
64
0
64
63
2%
Assessor IRB
14
15
1
4
1
1
36
0
36
58
-38%
Facilitator IRB
10
Facilitator Radio
3
Training Officer JRB
2
12
0
12
1
1100%
1
1
0
1
1
0%
1
Training Officer Rescue Water Craft Assessor Rescue Water Craft (RWC)
2
Facilitator Rescue Water Craft
5
3
2
4
0
4
0
N/A
2
0
2
4
-50%
7
0
7
2
250%
Facilitator Trainer
9
9
0
9
2
350%
Facilitator Assessor
4
4
0
4
1
300%
Facilitator Cert IV Training and Assessment
1
1
1
2
6
-67%
Total
1
448
0
243
0
62
6
50
0
78
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
3,766
23
1,961
174
1,869
55
568
4
852
Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
13
2
0
0
22
4
903
12
915
1,078
-15%
23
36
9,187
292
9,479
6,387
48%
13
0
13
5
160%
121
1
122
53
130%
9,321
293
9,614
6,448
49%
Qualifications
Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA) Total
135
112 3,891
23
1,961
174
2
1
1,871
56
148
7 568
4
859
0
148
0
23
36
136
Can participate. Statistical summaries Table 16: SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Communicate in the Workplace
3,766
23
1,961
174
612
49
567
4
Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation
3,766
23
1,961
312
612
49
567
4
Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
3,766
23
1,961
174
612
49
567
Provide Emergency Care
4,564
7,933
2,835
390
633
49
Apply Surf Awareness and Self Rescue Skills
3,766
23
1,961
312
612
49
Tas Comm.
NT
2008 – 09 total
2007 – 08 Total
total
% change
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
Member
Comm.
601
102
11
8
35
7,617
296
7,913
7,927
0%
601
102
11
8
35
7,617
434
8,051
8,927
-10%
4
601
102
11
8
35
7,617
296
7,913
7,927
0%
622
159
603
113
94
8
35
9,378
8,660
18,038
9,436
91%
567
4
601
102
11
8
35
7,617
434
8,051
8,916
-10%
11
23
74
9,235
341
9,576
7,901
21%
8
18
7,612
268
7,880
7,420
6%
8
35
7,617
296
7,913
7,928
0%
6
302
6
308
0
N/A
Units of Competency Certificate II in Public Safety Units
Work in a Team
3,766
23
1,961
174
1,903
55
567
4
861
154
Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation
3,766
23
1,961
174
607
49
567
4
601
102
Operate Communication Systems and Equipment
3,766
23
1,961
174
612
49
567
4
601
102
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
92
208
11
2
Certificate III in Public Safety Units Supervise Response
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Maintain safety at an incident scene
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Manage information
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Liaise with other organisations
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Treat risk at an operational level
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Conduct risk assessment
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Administer work group resources
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Conduct briefings/debriefings
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
Work autonomously
13
13
0
13
0
N/A
1,124
122
619
375
31
Operate a Semi-Automatic Defibrillator in an Emergency
921
165
618
349
5
51
58
48
1
Manage Injuries at an Emergency Incident
798
7,910
874
50
2
102
101
1
13
Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation
Search as a member of an aquatic search team
13
87
Undertake rescue operation in a small powercraft
92
208
137
6
2
10
6
1,790
503
2,293
563
307%
1
5
1,645
577
2,222
898
147%
1,790
8,145
9,935
1,641
505%
100
0
100
0
N/A
302
6
308
0
N/A
84
6
138
Can flourish. Statistical summaries Table 16: SLSA awards and educational qualifications issued NSW Member
Qld
Comm.
Member
Vic Comm.
Member
SA Comm.
Member
WA Comm.
Member
Tas Comm.
Member
NT Comm.
Member
2008 – 09 total Comm.
Member
Comm.
Total
2007- 08
%
total
change
Units of Competency Cert IV in Training and Assessment Units Plan and Organise Assessment
112
Assess Competence
112
18
4
6
7
1
125
5
130
160
-19%
4
6
7
1
125
23
148
161
-8%
120
0
120
82
46%
4
6
7
1
125
5
130
160
-19%
Develop Assessment Tools
112
Participate in Assessment Validation
112
8
Foster and Promote an Inclusive Learning Culture
112
8
120
120
59
103%
Use Training Packages to Meet Client Need
112
8
120
120
58
107%
Design and Develop Learning Programs
112
6
118
118
58
103%
Plan and Organise Group based Delivery
112
6
118
118
57
107%
Facilitate Individual Learning
112
Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills
136
8 15
2
23
4
120 1
180
1
Coordinate and Facilitate Distance Based Learning
1
1 1
120
57
111%
181
822
-78%
1
4
-75%
121
70
73%
Ensure a Healthy and Safe learning Environment
112
8
Work Effectively in Vocational Education and Training
112
10
122
122
63
94%
Facilitate Group based Learning
112
6
118
118
42
181%
Facilitate Work based Learning
112
8
120
120
57
111%
0
5
N/A
310%
120
1
Contribute to Assessment Health Training Package Units Apply First Aid Apply Advanced First Aid Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Manage First Aid in the Workplace Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
47
874
3,650
20
3,908
102
101
505
58
Total SLSA Awards Total Qualifcations Total Units of Competency
4
101
12
3,908
102
101
650
903
238
1,139
3,081
13
3,908
349
139
807
1,302
122
15 1
136
15
169
1,548
8,855
10,403
2,539
3
0
3
0
N/A
59
0
59
0
N/A
1
0
1
0
N/A
786
5,135
5,921
1,992
197%
0
15
15
0
N/A
2,547
8,581
11,128
3,931
183%
0
169
169
0
N/A
36,040
16,309
21,208
9,659
6,288
12,134
5,338
687
7,194
3,077
894
796
90
390
77,052
43,052
120,104
176,304
-32%
28,671
18,657
16,399
735
5,929
16,845
2,575
124
7,248
1,232
824
692
237
233
61,883
38,518
100,401
94,717
6%
3,891
23
1,961
174
1,871
56
568
4
859
0
148
0
23
36
9,321
293
9,614
6,448
49%
36,040
16,309
21,208
9,659
6,288
12,134
5,338
687
7,194
3,077
894
796
90
390
77,052
43,052
120,104
79,973
50%
Qualifications and Units of Competency are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). If an individual has gained a qualification then all the relevant units have also been counted as being gained. Qualifications not listed where none awarded in 2008-09.
139
50
1 18
Undertake helicopter safety and escape Total
294
1
Provide First Aid in Remote Situations Perform CPR
852
3
140
Can engage. Statistical summaries Table 18: Sport - coach and officials accreditation
Table 17: SLSA service awards NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09
NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
2008 – 09
NT
Training, Assessment and Facilitation Awards National Medal
19
1
6
7
3
0
0
0
0
36
2007 – 08
% change
Coaching accreditations issued
Patrol Service Awards
166
0
11
5
4
186
Surf Coach Level 1
287
103
97
42
4
539
285
89%
10 Year National Patrol Service Award
119
26
5
1
2
127
Surf Coach Level 2
12
9
3
2
2
28
16
75%
15 Year National Patrol Service Award
24
5
3
3
1
31
Surf Coach Level 3
1
0
1
1
3
5
-40%
1
1
11
Total
300
112
6
101
45
86%
1
20 Year National Patrol Service Award
8
1
1
25 Year National Patrol Service Award
4
1
1
30 Year National Patrol Service Award
8
35 Year National Patrol Service Award
1
5 8
1
2
40 Year National Patrol Service Award
0
45 Year National Patrol Service Award
1
1
50 Year National Patrol Service Award
1
1
Long Service Awards (Membership)
339
56
35
25 Year Long Service Award
103
24
9
30 Year Long Service Award
54
16
11
40 Year Long Service Award
41
7
9
50 Year Long Service Award
81
5
5
60 Year Long Service Award
45
4
1
1
70 Year Long Service Award
13
0
13
11
0
454
4
2
142
4
85
5
4
66
3
1
95 51 13
75 Year Long Service Award
1
1
80 Year Long Service Award
1
1
Officiating Service Awards
14
13
1
5
4
1
10 Year Officiating Service Certificate
0
1
0
0
29 10
15 Year Officiating Service Certificate
3
1
20 Year Officiating Service Certificate
0
0
4
6
6
0
570
306
23
Officials accreditations issued Surf Official Level 1
281
200
49
19
3
576
352
64%
Surf Official Level 2
34
16
6
2
3
61
42
45%
Surf Official Level 3
8
0
6
1
1
16
19
-16%
Total
323
216
1
61
22
7
23
653
413
58%
Accreditations issued – grand total
623
328
7
162
67
13
23
1,223
719
70%
NSW
Qld
Vic
SA
WA
Tas
NT
2008 – 09
2007 – 08
Surf Coach Level 1
724
545
123
142
123
34
23
1,714
1,025
67%
Surf Coach Level 2
30
55
14
11
18
7
1
136
89
53%
Surf Coach Level 3
9
16
2
1
5
1
34
27
26%
763
616
139
154
146
42
24
1,884
1,141
65%
Surf Official Level 1
1,105
704
86
112
157
23
48
2,235
1,669
34%
Surf Official Level 2
152
137
25
40
29
12
4
399
324
23%
Surf Official Level 3
29
25
9
12
6
3
0
84
72
17%
% change
Accredited coaches
Total accedited coaches Accredited officials
25 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
0
2
30 Year Officiating Service Certificate
4
3
7
Total accedited officials
1,286
866
120
164
192
38
52
2,718
2,065
32%
Accreditated coaches and officials – grand total
2,049
1,482
259
318
338
80
76
4,602
3,206
44%
40 Year Officiating Service Certificate
1
1
50 Year Officiating Service Certificate
3
2
5
Coaching Service Awards
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
10 Year Coaching Service Certificate
0
15 Year Coaching Service Certificate
0
20 Year Coaching Service Certificate 25 Year Coaching Service Certificate
0 1
1
40 Year Coaching Service Certificate
0
50 Year Coaching Service Certificate Assessing Service Awards
0 18
0
4
0
3
0
0
25
10 Year Assessing Service Certificate
6
1
2
9
15 Year Assessing Service Certificate
2
2
1
5
1
20 Year Assessing Service Certificate
5
25 Year Assessing Service Certificate
3
3
30 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
1
1
1
6
40 Year Assessing Service Certificate 50 Year Assessing Service Certificate Total
141
0
538
69
51
5
21
11
0
695
142
08 Can finish.
143
Our clubs, branches, support and ALS operations
145
Our partners and supporters
148
Glossary of terms used in this report
149
144
Can assist.
Queensland – 59 clubs
Clubs, branches, support operations and ALS operations – as at 30 June 2009 National 8 national, state & territory centres 306 clubs
17 branches 59 support operations
55 Australian Lifeguard Service operations
445 SLS entities
Austinmer SLSC
Helensburgh – Stanwell Park SLSC
Soldiers Beach SLSC
Cronulla Life Saver Rescue Service
Avalon Beach SLSC
Kempsey – Crescent Head SLSC
Sth Curl Curl SLSC
Avoca Beach SLSC
Kiama Downs SLSC
Sth Maroubra SLSC
Far Nth Coast Branch – Tweed Support Operations
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC Batemans Bay SLSC
Kiama SLSC
Sth Narrabeen SLSC
Killcare SLSC
Sth West Rocks SLSC
Bellambi SLSC
Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC
Stockton SLSC
Bellinger Valley – Nth Beach SLSC Bermagui SLSC
Long Reef SLSC
Sussex Inlet & Districts SLSC
Macksille-Scotts Head SLSC
Swansea – Belmont SLSC
Illawarra Branch Patrol Support Team
MacMasters Beach SLSC
Tacking Point SLSC
Kiama Downs RWC Service
Manly LSC
Tamarama SLSC
Maroubra SLSC
Taree Old Bar SLSC
Kiama Jet Rescue Boat Service
Merewether SLSC
Tathra SLSC
Broulee Surfers SLSC
Minnie Water-Wooli SLSC Mollymook SLSC
Tea Gardens – Hawks Nest SLSC
Brunswick SLSC
Mona Vale SLSC
Bulli SLSC
The Entrance SLSC
Moruya SLSC
Bungan Beach SLSC
The Lakes SLSC
Nambucca Heads SLSC
Burning Palms SLSC
Thirroul SLSC
Narooma SLSC
Byron Bay SLSC
Toowoon Bay SLSC
Narrabeen Beach SLSC
Cabarita Beach SLSC
Towradgi SLSC
Surf Life Saving NSW Helicopters Branch
Newcastle SLSC
Camden Haven SLSC
Umina SLSC
Sydney Branch – RWC2 service
Newport SLSC
Cape Hawke SLSC
Urunga SLSC
Sydney Branch – RWC3 service
Nobbys SLSC
Catherine Hill Bay SLSC Caves Beach SLSC
Wamberal SLSC
Nth Avoca Beach SLSC
Wanda SLSC
Sydney Northern Beaches RWC Service
Nth Bondi SLSC
Warilla-Barrack Point SLSC
Nth Cronulla SLSC
Warriewood SLSC
Nth Curl Curl SLSC
Wauchope – Bonny Hills SLSC
Nth Entrance SLSC
Whale Beach SLSC
Nth Narrabeen SLSC
Windang SLSC
Nth Palm Beach SLSC
Wollongong City SLSC
Nth Steyne SLSC
Woolgoolga SLSC
Nth Wollongong SLSC
Woonona SLSC
Nowra – Culburra SLSC
Yamba SLSC
Ocean Beach SLSC
11 branches
Pacific Palms SLSC
Far Nth Coast
Palm Beach SLSC
North Coast
Pambula SLSC
Mid Nth Coast
Port Kembla SLSC
Lower Nth Coast
Port Macquarie SLSC
Hunter
Kidsafe Beaches Inc. (at Casuarina)
New South Wales - 129 clubs
Bilgola SLSC Birubi Point SLSC Black Head SLSC Bondi SBLSC Bronte SLSC
Clovelly SLSC Coalcliff SLSC Coffs Harbour SLSC Coledale SLSC Collaroy SLSC Coogee SLSC Cooks Hill SLSC Copacabana SLSC Corrimal SLSC Cronulla SLSC Crowdy Head SLSC Cudgen Headland SLSC Dee Why SLSC Dixon Park SLSC Elouera SLSC
Terrigal SLSC
Hunter – Support Operations Newcastle Hunter – Support Operations Port Stephens
Lower Nth Coast – Support Operations
Mollymook RWC Service Randwick District Offshore 3 Service
Westpac Hunter Region HRS Westpac Northern Region HRS Westpac Southern Region HRS 18 Australian Lifeguard Service operations Ballina Shire Council Bega Valley Shire Council Bellingen Shire Council Byron Shire Council Clarence Valley Council Eurobodalla Shire Council Great Lakes Council Greater Taree City Council Kempsey Shire Council
Queenscliff SLSC
Central Coast
Red Rock – Corindi SLSC
Nambucca Shire Council
Sydney Northern Beaches
Redhead SLSC
Sydney
National Parks & Wildlife Service Port Stephens Council
Fingal Beach SLSC
Salt SLSC
Illawarra
Richmond Valley Council
Fingal Rovers SLSC
Sandon Point SLSC
South Coast
Salt Resorts
Forster SLSC
Sawtell SLSC
Far Sth Coast
Shoalhaven City Council
Freshwater SLSC
Scarborough – Wombarra SLSC
20 support operations
Tweed Shire Council
Garie SLSC
Shellharbour SLSC
Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue
Gerringong SLSC
Shelly Beach SLSC
Hat Head SLSC
Shoalhaven Heads SLSC
Central Coast Branch – RWC Group
145
Kurrawa SLSC Mackay SLSC Marcoola SLSC Maroochydore SLSC Mermaid Beach SLSC Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC Miami Beach SLSC Mission Beach SLSC Mooloolaba SLSC Moore Park SLSC Mudjimba SLSC Nobbys Beach SLSC Noosa Heads SLSC North Burleigh SLSC North Kirra SLSC Northcliffe SLSC Pacific SLSC Palm Beach SLSC Peregian Beach SLSC Picnic Bay SLSC Point Lookout SLSC Port Douglas SLSC Rainbow Bay SLSC Rainbow Beach SLSC Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC Sarina SLSC
Southport SLSC Sunshine Beach SLSC Surfers Paradise SLSC Tallebudgera SLSC Tannum Sands SLSC Tugun SLSC Tweed Heads – Coolangatta SLSC Yeppoon SLSC 6 branches North Queensland North Barrier Wide Bay Capricorn Sunshine Coast South Coast Point Danger 17 support operations Gold Coast JRB Service (1 and 2) ORB Cairns 6M RWC 16 Marcoola RWC 1 Kirra RWC 12 Caloundra RWC 14 Wurtulla RWC 15 Alexandra Headland RWC 17 Coolum RWC 19 Noosa RWC 3 Tallebudgera
RWC 4 Burleigh RWC 5 Broadbeach RWC 6 and 7 Southport RWC 9 North Stradbroke Island Sunshine Coast JRB SLSQ Support Operations Branch Westpac Gold Coast HRS 15 ALS operations Burdekin Shire Council Bundaberg Regional Council Cairns City Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council Fraser Coast Regional Council Gladstone Regional Council Gympie Regional Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mackay Regional Council Morton Bay Regional Council Rockhampton Regional Council Redland City Council Southbank Corporation Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council
Inverloch SLSC Jan Juc SLSC Kennett River SLSC Lakes Entrance SLSC Lorne SLSC Mallacoota SLSC Mentone LSC Mildura LSC Mordialloc LSC Mornington LSC Mt Martha LSC Ocean Grove SLSC Point Leo SLSC Point Lonsdale SLSC Port Campbell SLSC Port Fairy SLSC Port Melbourne LSC Portland SLSC Portsea SLSC Rosebud LSC Sandridge LSC
Sandringham LSC Seaford LSC Seaspray SLSC Sorrento SLSC South Melbourne LSC St Kilda LSC Torquay SLSC Venus Bay SLSC Waratah Beach SLSC Warrnambool SLSC Williamstown LSC Wonthaggi LSC Woodside Beach SLSC Woolamai SLSC Wye River SLSC Geelong LSC no longer affiliated 8 support operations Mallacoota RIB Phillip Island Marine Rescue RIB Portland RIB Port Campbell RIB
Seaspray Support Services (RWC) Westpac Life Saver 7 (fixed wing) Westpac Life Saver 8 (fixed wing) Woodside RIB 12 ALS operations Bass Coast Shire Council Borough of Queenscliffe City of Greater Geelong Colac Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Moyne Shire Council Parks Victoria – Wilsons Promontory South Gippsland Shire Council Surf Coast Shire Council Warrnambool City Council Wellington Shire Council
Moana SLSC Normanville SLSC North Haven SLSC Port Elliot SLSC Port Noarlunga SLSC Seacliff SLSC Semaphore SLSC
Somerton SLSC South Port SLSC West Beach SLSC Whyalla SLSC 3 support operations Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter SA
Powercraft Services SA SA State Patrol Service 1 ALS operation Holdfast Bay City Council
Mid Nth Coast Branch Support Operations Group
Evans Head – Casino SLSC Fairy Meadow SLSC
Era SLSC
Agnes Water SLSC Alexandra Headland SLSC Arcadian SLSC Ayr SLSC Bilinga SLSC Bowen SLSC Bribie Island SLSC Broadbeach SLSC Bundaberg SLSC Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park SLSC Cairns SLSC Coochiemudlo Island SLSC Coolangatta SLSC Coolum Beach SLSC Currumbin Beach SLSC Dicky Beach SLSC Eimeo SLSC Elliott Heads SLSC Ellis Beach SLSC Emu Park SLSC Etty Bay SLSC Forrest Beach SLSC Hervey Bay District SLSC Kawana Waters SLSC Kirra SLSC
Victoria – 57 clubs Altona LSC Anglesea SLSC Apollo Bay SLSC Aspendale LSC Bancoora SLSC Barwon Heads/13th Beach SLSC Beaumaris LSC Black Rock LSC Bonbeach LSC Brighton LSC Cape Paterson SLSC Carrum SLSC Chelsea Longbeach SLSC Dromana Bay LSC Edithvale LSC Elwood LSC Fairhaven SLSC Frankston LSC Gunnamatta SLSC Half Moon Bay SLSC Hampton LSC
South Australia – 18 clubs Aldinga Bay SLSC Brighton SLSC Chiton Rocks SLSC Christies Beach SLSC Glenelg SLSC Grange SLSC Henley SLSC
146
Can surface.
Can support.
Clubs, branches, support operations and ALS operations – as at 30 June 2009
Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate, government and philanthropic partners:
Western Australia – 29 clubs Albany SLSC Binningup SLSC Broome SLSC Busselton SLSC Champion Bay SLSC City of Bunbury SLSC City of Perth SLSC Coogee Beach SLSC Cottesloe SLSC Dalyellup Beach SLSC Denmark SLSC Dongara-Denison SLSC Esperance Goldfields SLSC Floreat SLSC Fremantle SLSC Geraldton SLSC
Mandurah SLSC Margaret River SLSC Mullaloo SLSC North Cottesloe SLSC Port Bouvard SS&LSC Quinns Mindarie SLSC Scarboro SLSC Secret Harbour SLSC Sorrento SLSC Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC Trigg Island SLSC Yanchep SLSC 7 support operations SLSWA Support Operations Group operating in: Perth metropolitan
Bunbury Albany Esperance Margaret River WA Services Branch 8 ALS operations City of Albany City of Geraldton – Greenough City of Joondalup City of Rockingham City of Wanneroo Shire of Busselton Town of Cambridge Town of Cottesloe
Major partners
Support partners Tasmania – 11 clubs Boat Harbour Beach SLSC Burnie SLSC Carlton Park SLSC Clifton Beach SLSC Devonport SLSC Launceston LSC Penguin SLSC
Port Sorell SLSC Scamander SLSC (formerly East Coast SLSC) Somerset SLSC Ulverstone SLSC 3 support operations Tas Services Branch
Tasmania Support Service (RWCs) Sea Rescue Tasmania 1 ALS operation Clarence City Council
Philanthropic partners Northern Territory – 4 clubs Darwin SLSC Gove Peninsula SLSC Mindil Beach SLSC (formerly Arafura LSC)
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Walngawu Djakamirr SLSC (affiliated 7 March 2009) 1 support operation DHL RWC Service
1 ALS operation Darwin City Council
Surf sport event sponsors Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series
WA Tourism Commission City of Stirling Healthway Sea Doo (BRP) TYR Jeep
Telstra TYR Pacific Brands (Merrell) Health World Jeep East Coast Car Rentals Gold Coast City Council Gold Coast Tourism Hot Tomato
Telstra Jeep Express Glass TYR Inner Health Plus Endura Citizen Bolle Randwick City Council Gold Coast City Council Maroochydore Shire Council
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Glossary Term
Simple definition
AC
SLSA Australian Council
ACE
SLSA Australian Championships Executive
ACPSG
SLSA Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
ALA
SLSA Australian Lifesaving Academy
ALS
SLSA Australian Lifeguard Services
ARC
Australian Resuscitation Council
ASC
Australian Sports Commission
AusSAR
Australian Search and Rescue
AWSC
Australian Water Safety Council – also Australian Water Safety Conference
BOLS
SLSA National Board of Lifesaving
BOLSM
SLSA National Board of Lifesaving Management
BOM
SLSA Board of Management
BOSS
SLSA Board of Surf Sports
Blackspot
An area of high concentration of coastal/ocean incidents and a high risk of ongoing reoccurrence
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
DOHA
Department of Health and Ageing
DEEWR
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
DEWHA
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
DIAC
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
EMA
Emergency Management Australia
FACC
SLSA Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee
HRS
Helicopter rescue service
ILS
International Life Saving Federation
IRB
Inflatable Rescue Boat or ‘rubber duckies’
JRB
Jet Rescue Boat
KNG
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman
Lifeguard
A paid lifesaver, employed by councils or other authorities, tourist resorts etc.
NTID
National Talent Identification Scheme
ORB
Offshore Rescue Boat
RIB
Rigid Inflatable Boat
RNLI
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (UK)
RTO
Registered Training Organisation
RWC
Rescue Water Craft sometimes called a Personal Water Craft
SLSF
Surf Life Saving Foundation – the national fundraising entity
SLSNZ
Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Support Operations
Motorised, rapid response rescue units, not tied to any one club
Surf lifesaver
Trained volunteer who patrols on weekends and public holidays in the surfing season
Surf lifesaving
Refers to the activity of surf lifesaving. e.g. “Surf lifesaving techniques developed in Australia in the late 1890s…” Always one word, except when referring to the organisation (e.g. Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd), or registered business names (e.g. Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Life Saver Rescue Helicopter etc). See below for further explanation.
Surf Life Saving
Refers to the organisation, including SLSA, state centres, branches, support services and clubs. e.g. “The economic and social value of Surf Life Saving in Australia has been conservatively estimated at $1.4 billion each year.
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“The lap of the surf and the kiss of the sun draw many to our unique and gorgeous coastlines. We can swim their edges in safety because of the prowess, devotion, generosity, and skill of our magnificent surf lifesavers. Icons of our beautiful beaches and volunteers in our great spirit of service, these men and women are our guardians and champions of the surf…”
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia 28.01.09
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