A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 015 –16 S U R F L I F E S AV I N G A U S T R A L I A
CONTENTS S EC T I O N 01
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INTRODUCTION
G OV E R N A N C E & OV E R S I G H T
AWA R D S & HONOURS
SLS ENTITIES
S EC T I O N 02
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S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
FINANCIAL REPORT
S TAT I S T I C A L SUMMARIES
G LO S S A RY OF TERMS
INTRODUCTION S E C T I O N 01
PRESIDENT & CEO’S REPORT INTRODUCTION
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his has been a significant year in the history of Surf Life Saving Australia. We can look back on the past 12 months with incredible pride at the sizeable contribution the organisation has made to communities across Australia. As documented in the annual National Coastal Safety Report launched by the Prime Minister in December 2015, our 46,061 proficient lifesavers clocked 1.3 million hours of patrols and performed 8,952 rescues across 312 clubs. These are staggering statistics that showcase the true worth of the SLS movement. Sadly though, 102 lives were lost in the same period. Not one of those drowning fatalities occurred between the red and yellow flags. It tells us that our work in educating the public about the dangers of the ocean, especially rip currents, and the need to wear life jackets when boating and rock fishing, is indeed ongoing. The Federal Government continues to assist in our lifesaving efforts. In the past 12 months, Surf Life Saving has been actively engaged with initiatives such as: • the National Recreation Safety Program • Beach Safety Equipment Fund • Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving and the presentation of National Rescues of the Month awards • launch of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2016–20 • $10 million to improve Vocational Education & Training (VET) for volunteers, trainors and assessors • $1 million funding to help meet Equipment Compliance Standards as part of the National Clean Air Agreement. Government funding is crucial in our fundraising efforts to ensure a sustainable and growing movement and provide the best possible patrol service on our beaches. This was supplemented by Year 2 of the Be A Life Saver campaign, which continues to raise funds and awareness for Surf Life Saving and
position the movement as a community cause in need of support. In Year 2, the campaign received more than $6.7 million worth of in-kind support from advertising partners. Furthermore, the Surf Life Saving Foundation continues to undertake national philanthropic and donor activities on behalf of SLSA, the SLS states and territory, returning in excess of $11 million to the movement. Surf Life Saving Australia re-established a presence in its spiritual home following the refurbishment of Surf House at Bondi Icebergs. Surf House was officially opened in August 2016. The movement continues to be represented at all levels by its greatest asset—its people. This year we welcomed new Advisory Chairs to the SLSA family. Nominations were strong and we are pleased to welcome Dr Dean Dudley, Chris Jacobson and Andrew Buhk to the roles. We thank our previous Advisory
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Chairs Bruce Hosking, Kevin Larkins and Dick Bignold for their outstanding service and support. There have been some significant projects undertaken in 2015–16, including the Surf Sports and Active Recreation review, the Information Communications and Technology (ICT) review and the ongoing research and development of fit-for-purpose personal protective equipment and surf hazard rating system. These projects will be ongoing in 2016–17. A highlight was the development by SLSA and introduction of a new Level 25 life jacket standard adopted in August 2015. The SLSA Board has agreed to additional testing of PPE in heightened surf conditions in the 2016–17 season prior to implementation. We welcome the support of the states and membership in gathering this data and participating in trials. In 2016 The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were held over four
46,061 PROFICIENT LIFESAVERS CLOCKED 1.3 MILLION HOURS OF PATROLS AND PERFORMED 8,952 RESCUES ACROSS 312 CLUBS.
locations on the Sunshine Coast for the first time ever. We were proud to help celebrate 100 years of Surf Life Saving on the Sunshine Coast. All in attendance agree this was one of the best Aussies ever held. Surf Life Saving continues to be recognised in the community, with Australia Day honours received by a number of our members including SLSA Board members Graham Ford, Ralph Devlin and Tony Haven who were all made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). SLSA’s General Manager of Corporate Services Peter George and Dave Thomson were both made a Knight of the International Life Saving Federation. These are examples of the high regard held for the work done by people within the Surf Life Saving community.
At Board level, I would like to thank all members of the SLSA Board including our four Independent Directors, who along with our Appointed Directors are totally committed to the success and long-term sustainability of our marvellous organisation. I would like to thank Bridget Riggs, the SLSNT representative and Tony Haven AM from SLSNSW, for their time on the SLSA Board, and welcome new representative Board members Grant Barnett from SLSNT and David Murray from SLSNSW. I would also like to congratulate and thank our CEO Melissa King, the senior management team and all the SLSA staff for their commitment and dedication to the success of our organisation. We can be proud of what Surf Life Saving Australia has achieved over this past year. As surf lifesavers we embrace the unknown and will meet the challenges that present themselves in the future. It is important that we maintain focus on our vision of zero preventable deaths in Australian waters and implement our strategic goals to achieve it. We would like to thank our 169,250 volunteer members, our 312 surf clubs, states and territory, branches and support operations for their ongoing support. We can be very proud of our achievements in the past year. Together we are saving lives, creating great Australians and building better communities.
Graham Ford AM President SLSA
Melissa King Chief Executive Officer
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KEY DATES 2015 17–19 Jul
National Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships (Kingscliff, NSW)
7–9 Aug
National Pool Rescue Championships (Southport, QLD)
20 Aug
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
12–13 Sept
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Trials (Salt Beach, QLD)
24 Oct
SLSF AGM
24 Oct
SLSA AGM
10–11 Oct
Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold 2015 (Coolangatta Beach, QLD)
24 Oct
National Awards of Excellence (Sydney, NSW)
3 Dec
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving Quarterly Update (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
9 Dec
Beach Safety Equipment Fund launch
6 Dec
2015 National Coastal Safety Report launched by Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
2016 3 Jan
Launch of the Be A Life Saver fundraising and awareness campaign
8 Jan
Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships (Torquay, VIC)
8–13 Feb
National Leadership College (Sydney, NSW)
3 Mar
Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving re-launch (Parliament House, Canberra, ACT)
16–24 April
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (The Sunshine Coast, QLD)
24 Apr
Annual Life Members Dinner, Mooloolaba SLSC
28 Apr
Australian Water Safety Strategy 2016– 2020 was launched by Sussan Ley MP, Minister for Health, Aged Care and Sport
11–14 Jun
Clash of the Paddles (Hamilton Island, QLD)
WHO WE ARE INTRODUCTION
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urf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is Australia’s peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. With 169,250 members and 312 affiliated Surf Life Saving clubs, Surf Life Saving Australia represents the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia. Every year, Surf Life Saving active members are involved in more than 13,000 rescues, 57,100 first aid treatments and 1,408,500 preventive actions. Our volunteers deliver more than 1,330,000 hours annually each year. Since Surf Life Saving (SLS) was established in 1907, more than 640,000 lives have been saved. SLS is a unique not-for-profit community cause that exists through community donations, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government grants.
WHY WE E XIS T— OUR MISS ION
Surf Life Saving, through the state and territory centres, operates the Australian Lifeguard Service, the country’s largest lifeguard service, providing cost recovery lifesaving services to local government and other coastal land managers.
O U R S TA K E H O LD E R S Our principal stakeholders are those who use the Australian coastline, and those who are directly or indirectly impacted by our actions.
I N T ER N A L O U R S T R AT E G I E S SLSA has developed a strategic plan that will guide the Surf Life Saving movement through to the year 2020. The focus of our 2020 Strategic Management Plan is to further build the capacity and capability of the movement to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. These are the four pillars of strategic intent we pursue to achieve our mission: 1. Extend lifesaving coverage to match community needs. 2. Develop our people. 3. Ensure a relevant and growing movement. 4. Engage the community to participate and donate.
Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. Australia has more than 11,500 beaches dispersed along 36,000 km of coastline that receive an estimated 100 million visitations annually. Despite significant advancements in technology, techniques and knowledge, people still drown on the coast in unacceptable numbers. Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, and we are committed to reducing the coastal drowning toll.
W H AT W E D O The Surf Life Saving movement creates a safe environment on and off Australian beaches through a range of support operations. These operations include: 24/7 emergency response groups, rescue helicopter services, jet rescue boats, offshore rescue boats, jet-skis, surveillance systems, radio control and coordination centres and volunteer lifesaving services.
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• Staff • State and territory centres: state and territory centres represent our members on the SLSA Board. SLSA has regular contact with our owners through board meetings and other forums.
CO R P O R AT E • Corporate partners: the majority of our programs are funded by a number of corporate partners. We also actively seek new partners to ensure the longterm sustainability of the movement. SLSA encourages all Australian corporates to include Surf Life Saving in their workplace giving program.
EVERY YEAR, SURF LIFE SAVING ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN MORE THAN 13,000 RESCUES, 57,100 EMERGENCY CARE TREATMENTS AND 1,408,500 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS.
entities’ funding comes from the Federal Government. The remaining two-thirds is secured via national corporate partners, licensing and fees for competitions. The Surf Life Saving Foundation actively conducts fundraising around Australia on behalf of SLSA and our state centres while surf lifesaving clubs also conduct their own fundraising activities. To support their lifesaving activities the state centres (which 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. namely national sporting events, SLSA will form a relationship with state and local government. • Parliamentarians: in order to strengthen the reputation of the organisation we engage in proactive advocacy with elected members of parliament, particularly those representing coastal seats.
G OV ER N M EN T
CO M M U N I T Y
• Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving (Federal): SLSA invites members of Parliament to participate in quarterly updates outlining Surf Life Savings key issues and activities. • Australian Government departments and agencies: SLSA relies on the support from the following Australian Government departments and agencies for a number of our programs: • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • Department of Health • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Department of the Environment. • Australian Sports Commission • Other levels of government: state centres have direct relationships with state governments, while our clubs liaise with their relevant local government. For particular activities,
• SLS members: SLSA has a duty of care to protect its members as they carry out their duties on and off the beach. • Potential members: the organisation depends on new recruits to maintain and increase lifesaving services. • Beach-going community: SLSA communicates with the community via a variety of different programs and channels, including public advertising and awareness campaigns and the distribution of educational resources. • Donors: SLSA communicates to our donors, the Guardians of the Surf, regularly through the Surf Life Saving Foundation.
FUNDING As a community cause, SLSA relies on the Australian Government and corporate partners and donors to fund the majority of activities. One-third of the parent
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S TAT U TO RY O B LI G AT I O N S A N D OV E R S I G H T SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). The Surf Life Saving Foundation (see page 45) operates under the charitable fundraising legislation in each of the states and territories it is registered. SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW).
ABOUT THIS REPORT This is the Annual Report of SLSA Ltd. The Surf Life Saving movement is made up of 495 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 pages 72–85, are not consolidated here. However, the activities and achievements of all Australia’s surf lifesavers are consolidated and reported.
N OT I C E O F A N N UA L G E N E R A L MEETING Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of SLSA Ltd. The meeting will be held on Friday 21October2016atSurfHouse,BondiIcebergs. All SLSA members are welcome to attend.
HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION
13,034 FIRST AID TREATMENTS
1,408,560 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
60,369 1,017
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
MEMBERS 7,133 MEDALLIONS
MISSIONS
16,800
OVER 1,232 HOURS OF FLYING
DURING FINALS DAY AT THE AUSSIES
15,000
AUSSIES COMPETITORS
BEACHSAFE
$21.2 MILLION
SMARTPHONE APP DOWNLOADS
POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SLS ENTITIES
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S L S 2 0 2 0 S T R AT E G I C P L A N INTRODUCTION
VISION Zero preventable deaths in Australian waters.
MISSION We save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.
SURF LIFE SAVING STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS 1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNIT Y NEEDS
2. DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE
3. ENSURE A RELEVANT & GROWING MOVEMENT
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNIT Y TO PARTICIPATE & DONATE
2.1 Provide and promote the opportunities and pathways in SLS to motivate our members. 2.2 Provide ongoing leadership opportunities to our people. 2.3 Provide efficient, relevant and flexible learning opportunities. 2.4 Develop our participation initiatives, including surf sports. 2.5 Provide opportunities for our members to participate in activities, including through ILS.
3.1 Protect, manage and promote the SLS brand to drive internal and external support. 3.2 Utilise evidence-based research to inform development and implementation of safe practices. 3.3 Develop effective strategic and operational alignment across all levels. 3.4 Ensure sound environment practices at all levels. 3.5 Implement efficiencies across the movement. 3.6 Understand community expectations of involvement via engagement.
4.1 Promote and celebrate SLS positive contribution to Australian society. 4.2 Promote SLS as an organisation in need. 4.3 Provide opportunities and encourage community, corporate partners and stakeholders to actively participate in SLS. 4.4 Grow revenue from corporate partners and government sectors. 4.5 Proactively and transparently communicate how all funds raised are used.
• S LS IP protected through application of existing IP legislation for unauthorised use. • Liquidity ratio remains positive. • SLS states sign and participate in memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing fundraising and national corporate partnership parameters. • SLS strategic plans are aligned at national, state and club level. • National and state risk and compliance registers are current and reported. • Safety of our people remains first and foremost.
• Non-government revenue increases annually -- National community fund raising campaign secures $1 million/annum by 2020 -- Annual increase in nongovernment revenue of up to 5 per cent per year -- SLS donors increase by 3 per cent annually • SLSA reports on distribution of funds transparently across the movement annually through owned and earned channels. • Brand awareness and economic impact increases annually.
STRATEGIES 1.1 Optimise our resources to always be ‘rescue ready’. 1.2 Apply evidence-based research to determine community water safety requirement. 1.3 Enhance and integrate coastal risk management systems. 1.4 Promote SLSA as the peak coastal water safety body. 1.5 Incorporate SLS services into the local, state and national emergency management systems. 1.6 Support ILS development activities, particularly through the Asia–Pacific region. SUCCESS FACTORS • No drowning deaths between the • Learning opportunities equip red and yellow flags. our people with the skill set to • Community needs quantified support the achievement of through Total Service Plan (TSP). our vision. • Coastal drowning in Australia • SLS has a participation pathway reduced by 50 per cent by 2020. that generates sustained • Service delivery measured with membership levels to support delivery reflecting need. community outcomes. • All state entities are included • Boards/senior management at in state/territory emergency the national, state, branch and management systems. club levels are representative of the movement and community make-up e.g., Gender and CALD.
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1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
1.1 Optimise our resources to always be rescue ready.
• Developed a term sheet in relation to the transitioning of Southern to SLSNSW. • Delivered a 5-year master plan for the organisation’s operational information and communications requirements. • Successfully implemented national grant and fundraising programs. • Successfully reformed the SLSA Compliance and Accreditation program for lifesaving equipment, including transition to independent assessors.
• Finalise the transitioning of Southern to SLSNSW, including a review of the current operation. • Finalise transition of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) from Northern Helicopter to Hunter and finalise wind-up of Northern. • Implement PPE strategy for use in SLS activities. • Develop surf hazard rating program primarily for use for Surf Sports. • Deliver the Beach Safety Equipment Fund and Beach CRSM Drowning Black Spot Reduction program utilising the Total Service Plan. • Develop patrol apps and put in place for commencement of season. • Review confirmation of the Total Service Plan and where we want it to be, including outputs, e.g., the National Coastal Safety Report.
1.2 Apply evidence-based research to determine community water safety requirements.
• Delivered coastal safety reports focused on the top four priority issues identified by the Total Service Plan. • Conducted behavioural insights research into high-risk population groups to inform development of drowning prevention initiatives. • Conducted community research to identify activities people undertake and their perception of issues around the coast.
• Undertake evidence-based research to deliver Total Service Plan. Work on the growth of the plan. Research other types of deaths, e.g., marine, suicide, medical etc., to provide a holistic picture. • Have key personnel complete relevant risk management/health and safety training to ensure SLSA has capacity and capability to support improvements to member safety.
1.3 Enhance and integrate coastal risk management systems.
• Commenced implementation of the SLSA PPE project plan. • Investigated and delivered a report into the potential requirements and use of PPE across lifesaving operations and junior development activities. • Undertook surf hazard rating programs for trained surf observers.
• Develop applications for use for sport and lifesaving purposes. • Identify threshold systems and deliver them as part of SHR and PPE project plans.
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1. EXTEND LIFESAVING COVERAGE TO MATCH COMMUNITY NEEDS 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
1.4 Promote SLSA as the • Contributed to the delivery of the 2015–20 peak coastal safety body. Australian Water Safety Strategy. • Delivered the 2015 National Coastal Safety Report. • Made representation at key forums, e.g., World Drowning Prevention Conference, Australian Disaster Management Conference, Australian Search and Rescue Conference.
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17 • Deliver Year 1 of the Public Safety Awareness campaign—The Facts about Rips. • Deliver the 2016 National Coastal Safety Report. • Identify opportunities to promote SLS, and develop plans for non-fatal drownings, bystander rescues, etc., as part of future national coastal safety reports undertaken. • Make representation at key forums, conferences and presentations.
1.5 Incorporate SLS services into the local state and national emergency management systems.
• Delivered and promoted reliable and trusted responses by SLS services to emergencies. • Improved processes and ensured that SLSA is representing the views of our member states in order to act as one SLS body in the sector. • Confirmed our position as the peak water safety organisation in this country by showing our capabilities, experience and expertise, thereby increasing awareness of public safety messaging.
• Refine SLSA role and position in emergency management and disaster response. • Support the requirements of the states.
1.6 Support ILS development activities, particularly through the Asia–Pacific region.
• Worked with RLSSA to develop opportunities to enhance lifesaving within the Asia–Pacific region. • Elected an SLSA member as Chair of the ILS Asia–Pacific region.
• Work with RLSSA to develop opportunities to enhance lifesaving within the Asia– Pacific region.
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2. DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
2.1 Provide and promote the opportunities and pathways in SLS to motivate our members.
• Better understood why members join, stay and leave the organisation. • Implemented and enhanced a relevant SLS reward and recognition framework. • Developed an online, interactive pathways framework for participation in SLS.
• Develop a National Participation Strategy to deliver relevant, innovative and inclusive programs and pathways for Lifesaving, Surf Sports and Learning and Development.
2.2 Provide ongoing leadership opportunities to our people.
• Developed and implemented agreed protocols, hierarchy and communication plans for SLSA to engage with members.
• Review current and explore new leadership and alumni opportunities.
2.3 Provide efficient, relevant and flexible learning opportunities.
• Reviewed resources as scheduled. • Evaluated skills maintenance review implementations.
• Review resources as scheduled. • Adopt a national education strategy and framework 2015–20.
2.4 Develop our participation initiatives, including surf sports.
• Undertook a national review of sport and recreation in surf lifesaving to identify opportunities to modernise the sport offering relative to consumer demand. • Contemporised and enhanced the SLSA marketing and communications strategies for SLSA national sporting events. • Explored opportunities to secure new sponsors and partners for key flagship sporting events.
• Explore opportunities to secure new sponsors for key flagship sporting events. • Deliver commercially relevant contracted services to maximise our positioning and outcomes as per contractual obligations.
2.5 Provide opportunities for our members to participate in activities, including through ILS.
• Implemented Rescue 16 campaign preparations, including competing at International Surf Rescue Challenge and German Cup.
• Maintain relationship with Lifesaving Japan through annual Lifesaving Exchange Program.
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3. ENSURE A RELEVANT AND GROWING MOVEMENT 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
3.1 Protect, manage and promote the SLS brand to drive internal and external support.
• Delivered marketing, communications and corporate partnership support to promote full range of opportunities to members. • Ensured the SLS brand remains protected and valued by developing an SLS sponsorship policy and monitoring SLS IP policy for national events. • Developed the SLS brand to reinforce the SLS mission statement and position the movement as a relevant and accessible organisation for all stakeholders. • Undertook brand research postfundraising campaign to gauge brand health and recognition as a community cause in need of support. • Provided a consistent brand value proposition across all SLSA digital platforms. • Added two new licensees to the business. • Appointed a new event merchandise supplier for the next 3 years through a tender process.
• Explore opportunities to secure new sponsors for key flagship member events. • Ensure all breaches of SLS IP receive communication no more than 3 business days after the alert. • Build the SLS brand presence online to drive further engagement and accessibility for all stakeholders. • Implement renewed social media policy. • Review and implement updated communications framework and strategy including developing an over-arching brand and digital strategy for SLS. • Review sponsorship strategy and parameters of use in the SLSA gear and equipment guidelines to ensure brand remains protected and valued. • Undertake annual research survey to measure and track ongoing brand performance and communications impact year on year.
3.2 Utilise evidence-based research to inform development and implementation of safe practices.
• Investigated and delivered a report into the potential requirements and use of PPE across lifesaving operations and junior development activities. • Delivered safety announcement communications strategy, SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual Review.
• Implement communications activities to maintain the momentum of safety as first and foremost in SLSA. • Develop research parameters for use of PPE for age groups up to and including under 17 competitors.
3.3 Develop effective strategic, operational alignment across all levels.
• Developed and implemented agreed protocols, hierarchy and communications plans for SLSA to engage with members. • Collaborated with all SLS entities on key communications and business development activities. • Investigated a digital content strategy for SLSA. • Implemented, endorsed and progressed an ICT review.
• Ensure that SLSA and state entities deliver contractual obligations for national corporate partners annually. • Review and revise direct member communications, including implementing strategy to ensure that members’ details are updated to maximise member engagement. • Implement recommendations from the ICT review. • Ensure that SLS 2020 Strategic Vision is communicated and implemented at all levels.
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3. ENSURE A RELEVANT AND GROWING MOVEMENT 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
3.4 Ensure sound environment practices at all levels.
• Liaised with government to ensure SLS services are appropriately prepared and supported to comply with incoming Clear Air regulations.
• Communicate research and activities related to climate adaptation.
3.5 Implement efficiencies across the movement.
• Implemented SLSF resourcing program to assist delivery of growth plan. • Negotiated new enterprise agreement with SLSA staff. • Continued to provide new and enhanced ICT systems to the frontline to enable our members and clubs to operate efficiently, and to reduce paperwork including integration of Lifesaving Online into the Portal and introduction of Family Groups.
• Determine a long-term strategy for IT business needs. • Implement employee recognition program. • Review the Board Governance Charter. • Ensure SLSF is resourced to deliver growth year on year for SLS.
3.6 Understand community expectations of involvement via engagement.
• Undertook 2016 SLSA benchmarking research and brand engagement. • Completed the Be A Life Saver campaign quantitative research, monitoring brand health, positioning and campaign messaging.
• Deliver quantitative research monitoring brand health, positioning and campaign messaging for both Year 3 of the national fundraising and awareness campaign and Year 1 of the national public safety awareness campaign.
4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
4.1 Promote and celebrate SLS positive contribution to Australian society.
• Completed Child Safe Organisation audit, updated SLS Member Protection Policy and made recommendations on reforms to enhance our duty of care to children and young people. • Continued public contact and communication through philanthropic, commercial and grant programs, highlighting key achievements. • Used existing and new technology to communicate key messages and investigate best practice across multiple channels, which included refreshing the SLSA website.
• Investigate best practices across multiple channels to deliver increased take-up and engagement of SLS stakeholders and community. • Improve Child Safe practices and culture within SLSA.
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4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
4.2 Promote SLS as an organisation in need.
• Implemented Year 2 of the 5-year national fundraising and awareness campaign, increasing CSA media support and value by 190 per cent. • Implemented the refresh of the SLSA website. • Implemented the refresh of the SLSF Lottery website. • Implemented a year-round multi-channel strategy focused on recruiting new supporters. • Implemented a refresh of lottery loyalty program ‘Champions Club’ collateral and communications. • Implemented specific lottery acquisition test strategy targeting Victoria.
• Implement Year 3 of the national fundraising and awareness campaign. • Leverage and build upon national fundraising and awareness campaign to drive further donations. • Introduce new digital channels for all Australians to donate and support. • Introduce a new national fundraising event as part of the national fundraising awareness campaign. • Continue to secure annual support from corporate partners to aid and generate donations to the national fundraising and awareness campaign. • Deliver postcampaign tracking research on the national fundraising awareness campaign to track key SLSA brand health metrics. • Implement the refresh of SLSF philanthropic website to assist donor offering and support.
4.3 Provide opportunities and encourage community, corporate partners and stakeholders to actively participate in SLS.
• Increased engagement of the community with SLS key messages/stories. • Identified and secured corporate/community/ donor support of events. • Created fundraising, community and membership opportunities to engage all Australians. • Increased engagement across communication channels. • Completed and lodged 266 grant applications through the SLSF Grants Seeking Unit on behalf of SLS entities. • Delivered annual philanthropic support program incorporating five national major appeals being ‘Back to the Beach’, ‘Christmas’, ‘Australia Day’, ‘Easter’ and ‘Tax’ appeals. • Delivered annual commercial support program incorporating six major house and land package prize lotteries, 11 phone-based lotteries and a WA state-specific lottery program.
• Leverage existing SLSA activities and events to involve and engage the community. • Review performance of SLSF activities against endorsed 5-year growth strategy to create insights into the funding sustainability of the SLSF and SLSA. • Deliver investment to grow priorities through SLSF to achieve target of $20 million by 2020.
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4. ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND DONATE 2020 STRATEGIC INTENT
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED 2015–16
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2016–17
4.4 Grow revenue from corporate partners and government sectors.
• Continued distribution of the annual National Coast Safety Report. • Maintained National Rescue of the Month Award as part of our Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving initiative. • Exploited the new licensing opportunities identified in tourist, member and public segments by securing incremental retail distribution, signing new licensees in new categories such as apparel and developing credible and effective online retail solutions.
• Deliver corporate partner strategy. • Identify new major national corporate partnerships. • Continue with a monthly commercial working group meeting with representatives from each state and SLSF to deliver existing partnerships and develop additional properties/assets for sale. • Continue to engage with parliament through Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving and through official launches of safety documents of national importance. • Develop a member benefits strategy that provides commercial revenue earnings and that allows products and services to be tailored exclusively to the SLS membership. • Investigate the opportunities for greater monetisation of sports and patrol-based equipment. • Create SLSA webstore to be reviewed as a standalone commercial enterprise to deliver increased revenues.
4.5 Proactively and transparently communicate how all funds raised are used.
• Distributed SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual Review. • Developed key messaging for the 2015–16 financial year.
• Distribute SLSA Annual Report and SLSF Annual Review. • Develop key messaging for the 2016–17 financial year. • Ensure SLSA provides a proforma (written or graphic) for SLS states/ clubs to recognise SLSA/SLSF support (distributions/funding) for internal and external reporting.
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SNAPSHOT INTRODUCTION
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA LTD1
2012–13
Revenue—sponsorships & grants ($,000)
19,536
19,395
20,422
21,015
2.90%
Revenue—total consolidated entity ($,000)
37,340
69,599
72,050
72,944
1.24%
Expenditure—total consolidated entity ($,000)
37,023
68,364
70,365
70,739
0.53%
40.3
40.8
41.3
42.6
3.15%
93,249
94,039
94,019
93,756
-0.03%
FTE employees—parent entity (i.e ., SLSA)
2013–14
2014–15
2015–16 CHANGE % 2
SURF LIFE SAVING IN AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP Number of male members Number of female members
73,674
74,581
75,613
75,450
-0.22%
Total membership
166,923
168,622
169,633
169,250
-0.23%
311
311
313
312
-0.32%
8,048
8,572
9,647
9,864
2.25%
Number of Surf Life Saving clubs LIFESAVING Rescues performed by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations Rescues performed by ALS lifeguards
3,485
3,139
3,043
3,170
4.17%
First aid administered by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
34,097
13,947
19,826
26,288
32.59%
First aid administered by ALS lifeguards
30,548
17,946
22,598
30,871
36.61%
Preventive actions undertaken by surf lifesavers + SLS support operations
284,013
321,838
346,119
350,400
1.24%
Preventive actions undertaken by ALS lifeguards
621,561
694,199
908,971
1,088,160
19.71%
Number of Cert II Public Safety qualifications issued (Bronze Medallion)
7,404
8,082
7,476
7,133
-4.59%
Percentage of junior members receiving SLSA awards
71%
77%
72%
75%
4.17%
6,518
5,080
6,168
7,004
13.55%
529
609
585
548
-6.32%
Number of accredited officials
3,761
2,911
3,474
4,464
28.50%
Number of accredited coaches
2,817
2,810
2,104
2,926
39.07%
50,705
55,634
53,086
40,062*
-24.53%
EDUCATION
SPORT Number of competitors at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Number of competitors at Coolangatta Gold
COMMUNIT Y Number of Guardians of the Surf (Donors) Index 1 Consolidated entity includes helicopter rescue service 2 Indicates the percentage change from 2014–15 to 2015–16 * 15–16 method of calculation has been revised and is our benchmark moving forward. Using new format there was an 0.11 per cent increase on previous year.
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S L S A O P E R AT I O N S SECTION 02
C A PAC IT Y A N D C A PA B I LIT Y S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W The Capacity and Capability (CC) portfolio is responsible for coastal risk and safety, lifesaving operations, research, education, learning and development and surf sports. The deliverables of CC include the: • development of best practice policies to save lives • improvement of drowning prevention initiatives and lifesaving operations • management of member development programs • development of consistent and relevant educational resources/practices • enhancement of participation • development of athletes, coaches and officials through national sport operations, events and community resources.
COA S TA L S A F E T Y During 2015–16 SLSA surf lifesavers and lifeguards patrolled beaches across Australia and contributed to vital 24/7 emergency response capability. Additionally, lifesaving services across the country conducted more than 13,000 rescues, 57,100 first aids and 1,408,500 preventive actions. This year, SLSA was pleased to deliver the Australian Government’s Beach Drowning Black Spot Reduction Program and Beach Safety Equipment Fund. These programs provided an additional $2,499,868 to states and clubs to improve services and address high-priority drowning reduction initiatives.
Although this is an ambitious undertaking, this goal will be attained through an evidence-based strategy, delivered with commitment and collaboration. As part of the SLSA Total Service Plan, evidence continues to be collected from a variety of sources through SLSA’s behavioural insights research project into high-priority issues. The results from this research provide valuable insights to better inform and direct SLSA’s drowning prevention programs. In collaboration with SLS states, SLSA used the behavioural insights to develop a rip currents communications strategy designed to impact behaviour change.
D ROW N I N G PR E V EN T I O N
M EM B ER S A FE T Y
In 2016, the Australian Water Safety Council released the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2016–20, to which SLSA was a key contributor. While surf lifesaving personnel undertake vital drowning prevention work, the aspirational goal of a 50 per cent reduction in drowning by 2020 still requires significant work.
The safety of our membership continues to be a key priority. As part of this, evaluations of the new Australian Standard Level 25 life jackets for use within surf sports have commenced. In 2015–16 we continued research into developing a surf hazard rating index to assist with risk management and
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the establishment of thresholds for heightened risk conditions for certain craft.
CO L L A B O R AT I O N SLSA presented papers at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention. SLSA has fulfilled advocacy, collaboration and industry engagement responsibilities across a range of sectors, including membership of the Australian Fire and Emergency Services Council (AFAC) and Australian Government committees.
LE A R N I N G A N D D E V E LO PM E N T SLSA’s continued focus on developing its people saw the 2015 National Leadership College successfully engage members in personal and professional training. The Leaders’ Masterclass is a similar program for more experienced members that is held annually. Together, these development programs enable members to further enhance their leadership capabilities for Surf Life Saving. Building on the success of these programs, the
C A PAC IT Y A N D C A PA B I LIT Y S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
SLSA Leadership Alumni continues to grow, with the annual Alumni Function now a fixture of The Aussies calendar. New training resources to be released for the upcoming 2016–17 season include a suite of national assessment tools for the Gold Medallion, a revised version of the Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue and a revised version of the Silver Medallion Beach Management program. A big change for member training this year has been the change to Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines in January. A slightly revised Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual (34th edition) was available in the online shop from 1 July 2016. In a significant change for traditional lifesaving techniques, the ARC has recommended that rigid spinal collars are no longer required for first aid treatment. In the
light of this recommendation, SLSA has substantially reviewed the Spinal Management resources for 2016–17. The Learning and Development team also conducted an evaluation of the Skills Maintenance Review that was conducted last year. The evaluation showed that the changes introduced for season 2015–16 were viewed positively, with some work still to be done around improving the online component of skills maintenance. As a result of this evaluation, SLSA has substantially reviewed the online skills maintenance tools for season 2016-17. The Learning and Development team is pleased that the online, interactive participation pathways application
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was released in January this year in line with the refresh of the SLSA website. The application required input from all operational areas of the Capacity and Capability team to pull together relevant content highlighting all the opportunities for participation, training and development in SLS.
SURF SPORT 2015–16 was a challenging but exciting year for the SLSA sports team. A key milestone for the year was the completion of the National Sport and Recreation Review, which will assist the organisation in ensuring that the sport remains relevant to a modern audience in order to increase participation levels. We continue to make gains across the sport portfolio ensuring we achieve our strategic national objectives, in particular
A KEY HIGHLIGHT FOR THE YEAR WAS THE DELIVERY OF THE AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 (THE AUSSIES), WHICH WAS HELD ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1980 TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SURF LIFE SAVING IN THE REGION.
2015 –16 S P O R T H I G H L I G H T S
Saving Championships, Australian IRB Championships and The Interstates, as well as other events including the NutriGrain IronMan and IronWoman Series and the Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold. • SLSA established international supremacy across a range of disciplines winning the 2016 Trans–Tasman Surf Boat Series, International Surf Rescue Challenge, Japan’s Sanyo International Life Saving Cup, Pool Rescue Orange Cup as well as finishing third in the Pool Rescue German Cup. • SLSA delivered on key high-performance indicators with the Australian Sport Commission as well as built on our next wave initiative with Swimming Australia and Australian Canoeing. • SLSA continues to look towards expanding our participation pathway undertaking an Australian Sports Commission Sport School feasibility study.
• SLSA Board approved the National Sport and Recreation Review paper along with 21 key recommendations. • SLSA successfully delivered key national events including the Australian Surf Life
Greg Meagher General Manager, Capacity and Capability
through the delivery of our national events. A key highlight for the year was the delivery of The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2016 (The Aussies), which was held on the Sunshine Coast for the first time since 1980 to celebrate 100 years of surf life saving in the region. The Aussies 2016 was well reviewed by all involved and was successfully held across four separate beaches for the first time in its 101 years of existence. Sport Education continues to make strides. In 2015–16 we ensured that our digital sport education platform continued to meet evolving member demands. 2015–16 also saw the acceleration of our high-performance strategy in the lead-up to both the 2016 Olympics and the 2016 World Life Saving Championships.
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169,250 SURF LIFE SAVING MEMBERS
76,604 MEMBERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS
60,369 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES MEMBERS (5–13 YEARS) IN NIPPER PROGRAMS
2,252 SURF LIFE SAVING COACHES
3,474 SURF OFFICIALS
S P O R T R E S U LT S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
NATIONAL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS (IRB) 2015 MOOLOOLABA, QLD, 17–19 JULY 2015 EVENT
FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
Interstate Championships
QLD
60
VIC
48
NSW
47
National Championships
North Burleigh
53
Kiama Downs
23
Alexandra Headland
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NATIONAL POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 GOLD COAST AQUATIC CENTRE, QLD, 7–9 AUGUST 2015 FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
Currumbin
488
Maroochydore
283
Northcliffe
213
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2015 GOLD COAST, QLD, 10–11 OCTOBER 2015 CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Open Male–Long Course
Ali Day
3:42:04
Nathan Smith
3:44:59
Jeremy Cotter
3:45:32
Open Male–Short Course
Nathan Gray
3:19:09
Bobby Byrne
3:19:36
Daniel Hart
3:23:40
Open Female–Long Course
Elizabeth Pluimers
4:03:08
Brodie Moir
4:05:35
Rebecca Creedy
4:14:43
Open Female–Short Course
Allie Britton
3:34:59
Greta Petersen
3:40:40
Jessica Miller
3:48:04
U19 Male –Short Course
Alex Wright
3:10:29
Jackson Borg
3:17:28
Tainui Kaihau
3:20:43
U19 Female–Short Course
Grace Rosato
3:55:33
Zoe Lunardelli
4:10:07
Tahlia Kollen
4:11:53
Owen Miller
4:22:41
20–29 Male–Long Course
Bradley Venning
4:40:52
Shaun Armstrong
4:45:57
20–29 Male–Short Course
Jonty Dodson
3:50:11
Harrison Yandle
4:21:45
20–29 Female–Short Course
Madison Spencer
3:55:21
Madi Quinn
4:14:24
Emma Lockhart
4:18:53
30–39 Male–Long Course
Tim Jennett
4:20:00
Nathan Stewart
4:29:46
Luke Caldwell
4:36:36
30–39 Male–Short Course
Adam Jeffery
3:39:22
Andre Dalton
4:02:12
Jonathon Fyfe
4:06:35
30–39 Female–Short Course
Tamiel Benjamin
4:14:20
Amy Teale
4:20:03
Fiona Tschaut
4:36:04
40–49 Male–Long Course
Mark Forrester
4:14:54
Russell Cooper
4:22:20
Scott Sewell
4:33:48
40–49 Male–Short Course
Boyd Conrick
3:41:26
Jamie Hole
3:53:02
Carl Greenhalgh
3:57:24
4:43:30
Bec Crawford
5:10:06
40–49 Female–Long Course 40–49 Female–Short Course
Heli Murray
4:12:20
Joanne Kay
50+ Male–Long Course
Timothy Mandeville
4:46:57
Bill Strachan
50+ Male–Short Course
James Marsh
3:59:10
Michael Kirkby
3:59:42
David O'Grady
4:12:05
50+ Female–Short Course
Amanda Hanmer
5:23:23
Open Male Relay–Long Course
Speeders
3:50:21
Butts Team
3:52:15
The Grange Pirates
3:54:39
Open Male Relay–Short Course
BMD Northcliffe Billy G.O.A.T.
3:08:15
LHM
3:16:51
DY Young Guns
4:26:24
North Cronulla Gold
3:54:22
Open Female Relay–Long Course
BMD Northcliffe
4:11:36
Freshie Girls Senior
4:42:02
Open Female Relay–Short Course
Maroochy Swans
3:32:29
That Blonde Team
3:53:08
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COOLANGATTA GOLD 2015 GOLD COAST, QLD, 10–11 OCTOBER 2015 CATEGORY
FIRST
TIME
SECOND
TIME
THIRD
TIME
Open Mixed Relay–Long Course
Avoca Arsenal
4:10:07
Team Jones
4:26:10
Two Stars Down
4:52:41
Open Mixed Relay–Short Course
Gold Super Team
3:47:03
Pink Fish
4:00:59
Curl Curl Sea Eagles
4:05:02
Masters Male Relay–Long Course
Mad Mackerels
4:32:48
Wauchope Bonny Hills
4:42:59
Cronulla Masters
4:32:24
Masters Male Relay–Short Course
Masters of Cooly
3:43:11
Done & Dusted
3:50:26
Brunswick Master Blasters
3:51:46
Masters Female Relay–Long Course
Navoca
4:49:00
Boris and Bocos
5:06:22
Masters Female Relay–Short Course
O-Port-Unity
4:13:00
Manly Angels
4:20:00
Masters Mixed Relay–Long Course
The Phingles
4:45:15
Coogmopolitan
4:55:18
Mixed Masters Relay–Short Course
Avoca Masters Gold
4:13:25
Two Bricks and a Chick
4:21:34
North Curl Curl Masters
4:41:56
U19 Male Relay–Short Course
BMD Northcliffe Young Guns
3:05:58
Headland Boy
3:15:46
Team Taco
3:21:40
U19 Female Relay–Short Course
Maroochy Cygnets
3:35:43
KSLM
3:41:43
Freshie Girls Jnr
4:03:24
U19 Mixed Relay–Short Course
THE AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 MAROOCHYDORE, MOOLOOLABA & ALEXANDRA HEADLAND BEACHES, QLD, 16–24 APRIL 2016 CLUB
POINTS
OPENS POINTSCORE
CLUB
POINTS
MASTERS POINTSCORE
CLUB
POINTS
HANDICAP POINTSCORE
1
Northcliffe SLSC
341
1
Alexandra Headland SLSC
236
1
Currumbin Beach
492.2
2
Currumbin SLSC
255
2
Northcliffe SLSC
219
2
430.8
3
Newport SLSC
215
3
Maroochydore SLSC
212
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park
4
Alexandra Headland SLSC
175
4
North Burleigh SLSC
179
3
Newport
429.8
5
Maroochydore SLSC
149
5
Mooloolaba SLSC
158
4
Alexandra Headland
421.2
5
Umina
406.2
6
Kurrawa SLSC
129
6
Queenscliff SLSC
153
7
Manly LSC
112
7
Noosa Heads SLSC
152
8
Noosa Heads SLSC
98
8
Byron Bay SLSC
122
9
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
85
9
Kurrawa SLSC
111
Umina SLSC Inc
67
10
10
Redhead SLSC
96
6
Maroochydore
397.5
7
Kurrawa
383.5
8
Noosa Heads
381.2
9
Palm Beach (NSW)
378.5
10
North Bondi
369.2
NATIONAL INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 TORQUAY BEACH, VIC, 8 JANUARY 2016 FIRST
POINTSCORE
SECOND
POINTSCORE
THIRD
POINTSCORE
Overall pointscore
QLD
291
NSW
289
WA
226
Open pointscore
NSW
150
QLD
139
WA
106
Youth pointscore
QLD
152
NSW
139
WA
120
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SANYO CUP AOSHIMA BEACH, JAPAN, 18–20 JULY 2015
2015 INTERNATIONAL SURF RESCUE CHALLENGE MAROOCHYDORE, AUSTRALIA, 16–21 SEPTEMBER 2015
AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM
AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
First
Australia
First
Australia
Second
New Zealand
Second
New Zealand
Third
Japan
Third
United States of America
Fourth
Japan Youth
NAME
CLUB
Fifth
Canada
Tim Schofield (C )
Terrigal SLSC
Sixth
Hong Kong
Ali Day
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Seventh
Chinese Taipei
Kendrick Louis
Newport SLSC
NAME
CLUB
Matt Bevilaqua
Currumbin SLSC
Tim Schofield (c )
Terrigal SLSC
Jackson Symonds
Sorrento SLSC
Matt Davis
Currumbin SLSC
Hayden White
Currumbin SLSC
Jason Gough
Mooloolaba SLSC
Melissa Cracroft-Wilson (C )
Kurrawa SLSC
Daniel Collins
Redhead SLSC
Alyssa Koenen
Northcliffe SLSC
Hayden White
Currumbin SLSC
Liz Pluimers
North Burleigh SLSC
Harriet Brown
Northcliffe SLSC
Harriet Brown
Northcliffe SLSC
Alyssa Koenen
Northcliffe SLSC
Elly Graf
Eloura SLSC
Prue Davies
Currumbin SLSC
Jordan Mercer
Noosa Heads SLSC
Bree Masters
Kurrawa SLSC
Georgia Miller
Newport SLSC
Karlee Nurthen
Currumbin SLSC
Amy Nurthen
Currumbin SLSC
Wade Sinclair
Coach—Picnic Bay SLSC
Danny Short
Head Coach—Maroochydore SLSC
Brett Dowker
Team Manage—Currumbin SLSC
Wade Sinclair
Assistant Coach—Picnic Bay SLSC
Nick Marshall
Physiotherapist—Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Garry Mensforth
Team Manager—Umina SLSC
Nick Marshall
Physiotherapist—Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Martin Lynch
Beach Coach—Newport SLSC
Caitlin Braddick
Sport Science
Elise Bateman
Assistant Manager & Psychologist
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2015 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SURF RESCUE CHALLENGE MAROOCHYDORE, AUSTRALIA, 16–21 SEPTEMBER 2015
2015 GERMAN CUP WARENDORF, GERMANY, 19–22 NOVEMBER 2015 AUSTRALIAN LIFE SAVING TEAM
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH LIFE SAVING TEAM
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
First
Italy
First
Australia
Second
Germany
Second
New Zealand
Third
Australia
Third
United States of America
NAME
CLUB
NAME
CLUB
Sam Bell
Maroochydoore
Charlie Brooks
Newport SLSC
Matt Davis
Currumbin
Jy Timperley
Byron Bay SLSC
Will Harmsen
Northcliffe
Jackson Collins
North Burleigh SLSC
Tim Schofield
Terrigal
Callum Lowe-Griffiths ©
Queenscliff SLSC
Brad Woodward
Catherine Hill Bay
Jackson Borg
Newport SLSC
Prue Davis
Currumbin
Lewis Abdul
Grange SLSC
Pam Hendry
Maroochydoore
Matthew Day
North Cronulla SLSC
Alyssa Koenen
Northcliffe
Isaac Smith
Queenscliff SLSC
Amy Levings
Northcliffe
Lizzie Welborn
North Bondi SLSC
Mariah Jones
Tweed Head & Coolangatta
Jemma Smith ©
Umina SLSC
Danny Short
Head Coach—Maroochydore SLSC
Lily Costello
Redhead SLSC
Wade Sinclair
Manager—Picnic Bay SLSC
Megan Kreuter
Northcliffe SLSC
Garry Mensforth
Team Manager—Umina SLSC
Hannah Sculley
Northcliffe SLSC
Troy Eady
Physiotherapist—Byron Bay SLSC
Nicole Kay
Mooloolaba SLSC
Olivia Fien
Currumbin SLSC
Caitlin Callahan
Byron Bay SLSC
Brett Dowker
Head Coach—Currumbin SLSC
Craig Holden
Assistant Coach —Elliot Heads SLSC
Melinda Jackson
Team Manager—Kurrawa SLSC
Troy Eady
Physiotherapist—Byron Bay SLSC
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TRANS-TASMAN SURF BOAT TEST SERIES SHELLHARBOUR BEACH, AUSTRALIA, 20 FEBRUARY 2016
TRANS-TASMAN SURF BOAT TEST SERIES SHELLHARBOUR BEACH, AUSTRALIA, 20 FEBRUARY 2016
AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM
AUSTRALIAN SURF BOAT TEAM
PL ACE
COUNTRY
PL ACE
COUNTRY
First
Australia
First
New Zealand
Second
New Zealand
Second
Australia
NAME
CLUB
NAME
CLUB
Sonia Heath
Torquay SLSC
Elise Buchanan
Maroochydore SLSC
Jessica Kelleher
Torquay SLSC
Virginia Burke
Maroochydore SLSC
Sophie Robson
Torquay SLSC
Morgana Jones
Maroochydore SLSC
Sylvie Withers
Torquay SLSC
Catherine Ulrich
Maroochydore SLSC
Sweep–Scott Tannahill
Torquay SLSC
Patrick McGuire
Maroochydore SLSC
James Bezer
Mona Vale SLSC
Andrew Bright
Avalon beach SLSC
Trent Rogers
Mona Vale SLSC
Nick Sampson
Avalon beach SLSC
Jaxon Rudduck
Mona Vale SLSC
Matt Mayall
Avalon beach SLSC
David Schumacher
Mona Vale SLSC
Tom Curnow
Avalon beach SLSC
Sweep–Matthew Collins
Mona Vale SLSC
Nathan Wellings
Avalon beach SLSC
Brett Main
Team Manager–Caves Beach
Greg Heard
Team Manager
Sophie Tindle
Integrity Officer
Sophie Tindle
Integrity Officer
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C E LE B R AT I O N O F AU S T R A LI A N O PE N I R O N M A N A N D I R O NWO M A N C H A M PI O N S In April 2016 SLSA celebrated 50 years of the Australian Open Ironman Championship and 25 years of the Australian Open Ironwoman Championship. Pictured above is the official photograph of the Open Ironman and Ironwoman Champions taken at the celebratory function held at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2016. At the front of the photograph is Hayden Kenny, the first ever Ironman Champion with the original 1966 trophy.
B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W The Business Development and Communications (BDC) portfolio is responsible for corporate and commercial partnerships; communications and public relations; national marketing and brand guardianship; licensing and merchandise programs and our fundraising arm, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (see page 45). The BDC team’s aim is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Surf Life Saving (SLS) movement, creating a solid platform to deliver long-term value. The focus is to achieve greater corporate and community engagement.
CO R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S H I P S Surf Life Saving Australia forms partnerships that deliver strategic alignment and create a shared community value. A partnership with SLSA reaches all corners of the community, allowing a business to position itself alongside one of Australia’s most trusted community organisations.
SLSA has a wealth of opportunity for partners and has been working with them to renew and sustain their engagement with the movement as well as assist in leveraging opportunities for the benefit of both parties throughout the year. One of the measures of SLSA’s success is reflected in its long-term commitment from partners. Westpac has been proudly partnering with SLSA for 42 years, making it one of the longest corporate community partnership in Australia. Westpac supports the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS), the oldest civilian search-and-rescue service in Australia, a vital extension of SLSA’s frontline services. DHL, SLSA’s second major national partner, celebrated 13 years of partnership in the 2015–16 season and shares many core values with SLSA such as speed, passion and a can-do attitude. SLSA acknowledges and thanks all of its valuable corporate partners for their support. The movement is incredibly
SLSA ACKNOWLEDGES AND THANKS ALL OF ITS VALUABLE CORPORATE PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT. THE MOVEMENT IS INCREDIBLY PROUD OF ITS PARTNERSHIP PORTFOLIO AND RECOGNISES THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION THEY MADE TO THE ORGANISATION.
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proud of its partnership portfolio and recognises the valuable contribution they made to the organisation. We are excited to be seeking new major partners to support the movement in 2016. SLSA encourage you to engage with our national partners and support them where best you can.
CO M M U N I C AT I O N S A N D PU B LI C R E L AT I O N S SLSA’s communications and public relations activities have continued to position the organisation as Australia’s peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority whose mission is to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities. During the 2015–16 financial year, quarterly updates of the Parliamentary Friends of Surf Life Saving in Canberra gained further momentum. Co-chaired by federal members, Sarah Henderson MP and Matt Thistlethwaite MP, these updates highlighted key achievements of the
B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
SURF LIFE SAVING IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC AND LOVED BRANDS. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE SURF LIFE SAVING AS AN ORGANISATION IN NEED AS PART OF A 5-YEAR STRATEGY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE MOVEMENT AS A COMMUNITY CAUSE AROUND AUSTRALIA.
organisation and included presentations to all of the National Rescue of the Month Award recipients (see pages 92–95). Key media turned out to the launch of SLSA’s 2015 National Coastal Safety Report, which was launched at North Bondi SLSC by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, in December 2015. Communications with our members were maintained through fortnightly publications—On Patrol and Surfline, the news carousel in the Members Portal and through our social media channels, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Surf Life Saving made a number of improvements to its digital communications channels in 2015–16, including enhancements to its publicfacing website sls.com.au and upgrades to its electronic direct mail system. The communications and public relations strategy for Year 2 of the Be A Life Saver, national fundraising and awareness campaign focused on shifting public perception to see Surf Life Saving as a community cause in need of public support. Postcampaign reporting showed that there was an improvement in this area by 7 per cent from Year 1.
MARKETING AND BR AND Surf Life Saving is one of Australia’s most iconic and loved brands. We have continued to promote Surf Life Saving as an organisation in need as part of a 5-year strategy to raise awareness of the movement as a community cause around Australia. Year 2 of the Be A Life Saver campaign anchored its focus again around raising awareness of the organisation’s need for donations. The campaign launched during the peak of summer when Surf Life Saving is most relevant and front of mind with Australian beachgoers. The campaign was delivered via TV, radio, outdoor and print with a strong shift across new media channels such as digital, mobile and
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social. Almost $7 million of advertising media value was achieved during the campaign period, which was a significant increase in comparison to Year 1. Our postcampaign research confirmed that this campaign continues to help SLSA maintain overall brand positioning, recognition and awareness levels in the market place. One-third of Australians saw our campaign and clearly understood our message, increasing overall their likelihood to donate. SLSA also provided opportunities for the Australian community to actively participate in Surf Life Saving including: the Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold (attracting more than 500 competitors), the Coolangatta Gold Youth Challenge
O U R D I G I TA L A N D S O C I A L M E D I A F O OT PR I N T A S AT 30 J U N E 2016
45,000 UNIQUE VISITS TO SLS.COM.AU PER MONTH
62,000 MEMBERS PORTAL USERS
45,000 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS
90,000 TWITTER FOLLOWERS
9,000
(attracting more than 150 youth participants), the Aussie Ocean Swim (200 competitors) and several community activations in association with the return of The Aussies to the Sunshine Coast after more than 30 years. SLSA marketing undertook a review of the SLSA website in order to maximise this platform as a marketing and communication compliance tool. A new website platform was created that strengthened our brand positioning online and created a more engaging user experience by simplifying and streamlining content for the purpose of an external-consumer-facing audience, with member-facing content moved to the SLSA Members Portal.
INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
63,000 SURFLINE E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
15,000 BEACHSAFE SMARTPHONE APP DOWNLOADS
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LI C E N S I N G A N D MERCHANDISE Our brand, or intellectual property as it is formally known, has been built on more than 100 years of our volunteers saving lives on and off the beach. It is a truly iconic Australian brand that is respected and loved across the country and the world. Our brand is represented formally by various logos and properties such as the red and yellow patrol flags, patrol caps, patrol uniforms and terms such as ‘Surf Rescue’, ‘Surf Patrol’ and ‘Nipper’. It is our responsibility to ensure the use of our brand is protected.
Surf Life Saving uses these images and marks in a number of places and in many important ways, such as on our patrol uniforms and equipment to designate official surf lifesavers and property and on licensed product such as our apparel range. These let consumers know that they have purchased official merchandise and allow corporate partners to use these properties to show and leverage their association with Surf Life Saving. SLSA offers a ‘member store’ that delivers a range of essential first aid and rescue equipment from preferred suppliers/manufacturers to offer competitive pricing on equipment that meets SLSA high standards. This service ensures SLSA volunteer members can be confident they are using high-quality, durable and reliable equipment as they perform their essential rescue services and related activities across Australia’s
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beaches. SLSA is pleased to donate discontinued stock to affiliated lifesaving organisations in developing countries to help them with building their respective services. In 2015, management of the licensing program was brought back in house to review its strategic direction and to ensure a more integrated approach to the development of licensed merchandise. In spite of continued softness in retail and the economy as a whole, a number of key initiatives have been identified that suggest that SLSA has room for growth in this area.
Fiona Crockett General Manager, Business Development and Communications
PA R TN E R S H I P S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Surf Life Saving Australia thanks our corporate and government partners who have supported us in 2015–16. M A J O R N AT I O N A L PA R T N ER S
PA R T N ER
SPONSORS
G OV ER N M EN T PA R T N ER S
E V EN T S U PP O R T ER S
S U PP O R T ER S
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C O R P O R AT E S E R V I C E S S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W The Corporate Services portfolio is responsible for governance, risk management, finance, human resources and information technology. During the past year regular risk management group meetings were held, with compliance and risk registers being updated and presented monthly to the Finance Audit and Compliance Committee. In addition, the tasks identified within the Workforce Transition plan have now all been completed. IT completed a number of enhancements as outlined within this report. A separate finance report and the financial results are listed on pages 72–85.
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O LO GY SLS IT provides a range of services to the organisation as well as to the SLSA office. These services include sophisticated web-based applications, websites, smart device apps, connections between and to other systems, as well as training and support to our vast array of users. Most importantly, our business and IT support operation is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that volunteers and administrators can obtain assistance and support when required. In the last season alone, the team has successfully dealt with more than 14,000 individual support requests from club officers, administrators, patrol members and duty officers. Some major IT highlights of the season include the following. • Lifesaving Online was moved into the Members Portal and a number of new features were added to allow for better self-service experience, including the ability to have multiple pending requests. Members are now able to apply to change their membership category, view their membership and transaction history and download an awards transcript, including proficiency status.
• Family Groups in Lifesaving Online and SurfGuard were implemented. These new features enable one adult to manage all of the information about their family members and renew all members of the family group in one transaction. It also reduces the need to create individual portal accounts for each member. • A new assessment type called Bulk Proficiency was released to reduce the three-step process down to one. • Further enhancements were made to our Patrol Operations app for iOS and android users including the Services Near Me and the ability to log progressive statistics. • Additional forms were added to the Members Portal to further enhance the self-serve member experience including Form 80, TAF Re-endorsement, National Medal and National Medal Clasp. Forms requiring a history of patrol hours were updated to display a member’s countable patrol hours from SurfGuard in the form.
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OUR BUSINESS AND IT SUPPORT OPERATION IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO ENSURE THAT VOLUNTEERS AND ADMINISTRATORS CAN OBTAIN ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT WHEN REQUIRED. • Members Portal was upgraded to improve the user experience, speed and reliability. One of the main features of the upgrade was smart-device responsiveness. Portal administrators can now subscribe to notifications. • The IT department’s new online help site at https://help.sls.com.au was launched. The site contains the most up-to-date versions of all help guides and manuals. • The results microsite was rewritten so that it can take real-time feeds.
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O U R S TA F F During 2015–16, SLSA’s team of paid staff has continued to collectively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the national organisation. The majority of the staff work in Sydney, with a number of others based in other states. In December 2015, Surf House was reopened at Bondi and the Business Development and Communications team was relocated there. The remaining staff are located at SLSA headquarters at Rosebery. SLSA continues to place significant prioritisation on developing and implementing people-development strategies, ensuring we are enhancing our work environment and workplace practices for our staff.
SLSA finalised the implementation of the Change Management Workforce Transition Plan in 2015–16. The overarching workforce transition plan strategies are: • integrating ‘As One’ workforce— including structural effectiveness review • attracting and selecting the right people • implementing workforce management systems • developing, engaging and motivating the workforce • retaining or transitioning designated positions into the designated structure. The Workforce Transition Plan and business plan strategies that have been implemented in 2015–16 include: • continued development of the SLSA internal professional development strategy and the analysis of internal training of all staff • implementation of the SLSA staff management and leadership training program • enhancements to internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
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SLSA conducts an annual employee satisfaction survey. The outputs from this survey are used to identify areas of improvement. SLSA will continue to focus on embedding the SLSA values and behaviours into everyday business initiatives in 2016–17, including the implementation of an SLSA employee recognition framework. Our organisational structure is on pages 42–43. Staff in state centres and branches report to their own boards and management teams and are therefore not included in this section.
R EM U N ER AT I O N We seek to remunerate our employees consistent with the not-for-profit sector and our formal research indicates that salaries offered are in line with those offered by similar organisations. Our remuneration includes fringe benefit packages that allow us, within Australian Taxation Office guidelines, to provide a proportion of an employee’s income as a tax-exempt fringe benefit.
and competencies of each employee, which includes the identification of personal/professional development opportunities. SLSA allocates an amount within the annual budget for professional development for staff.
WO R K PL AC E R EL AT I O N S
PER F O R M A N C E R E V I E W S A N D I N D I V I D UA L PER F O R M A N C E D E V ELO PM EN T PL A N S All employees participate in formal annual performance reviews. These are complemented by regular progress meetings with their manager throughout the year. Each employee has an individual performance development plan for the year that aligns to the business plan KPIs. The individual plans also focus on enhancing the behaviours
Our staff operates under an enterprise agreement that covers general terms and conditions of employment and provides the flexibility to deal with nonstandard work hours. The SLSA Enterprise Agreement was updated at 30 June 2016 for a further 3-year term. The nature of Surf Life Saving activities requires significant amounts of weekend work and under the terms of the agreement, our employees are entitled to time-in-lieu for work undertaken on weekends. We have monthly staff meetings where any employment-related issues that affect all staff are discussed. About 27 per cent of SLSA staff access formal flexible working arrangements.
EQ UA L O PP O R T U N I T Y SLSA meets all legislative requirements in terms of equal opportunity and a bias-free workplace.
WO R K H E A LT H A N D S A FE T Y For the most part our employees work in normal business office conditions and are not exposed to any undue hazards. We have consistently promoted a healthy and safe work environment, which is ergonomically sound. There has been one WorkCover claim during the year. SLSA provides staff with work health and safety and risk management training and has completed all fire safety warden training requirements. SLSA provides an employee-assistance program for all employees. 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.
S TA FF T U R N OV ER Staff turnover during the past year has seen an increase of 11 per cent from 2014 to 2015. SLSA has several strategies within the annual business plan that focus on increasing employee satisfaction rates and the development of, and implementation of, retention strategies.
Peter George AM General Manager, Corporate Services
STAFF STATISTICS F/T FTE
P/T FTE
CASUAL
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
OVERALL F/T
TURNOVER
GENDER
TENURE
1.6
1.0
14
42.6
17 (40%)
F–63%—M-37%
2.7 yrs
1.6
2.2
12.5
41.3
12 (29%)
F–59%—M-41%
2.5 yrs
2015 –16 26 2014 –15 25
The SLSA executive team is made up of four members (CEO and three general managers). The gender balance of the executive team is 50 per cent male and 50 per cent female.
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O R G A N I S AT I O N A L C H A R T S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
Chief Executive Officer
EA to CEO
GM Capacity and Capability
Coastal Risk and Safety Manager
Learning & Development Manager
Participation Manager
Portfolio Administration Coordinator
Lifesaving Operations Manager
Resource Development Coordinator
Development Operations Manager
Grants and Operations Analyst
Public Safety Project Coordinator
Resource Development Assistant
Member Services Assistant
Research Coordinator
Sport Manager
Finance Manager
Sport Development Coordinator
Event Manager
Assistant Accountant
High Performance Pathways Coordinator
Venue Manager
National Events Officer
National Events Officer
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Accounts Administrator P/T
GM Corporate Services Matrix reporting—SLSF
IT Manager
People and Culture Manager
ICT Coordinator
Office Administrator
GM Business Development and Communications
Licensing Program Manager P/T
Technical & Business Support P/T
Marketing Manager
Comms & PR Manager
Partnerships Manager
Head of SLSF
Marketing Events Coordinator
Comms & PR Executive (Digital)
Partnerships Executive
SLSF positions
Management
Operational
Matrix Reporting
Senior Graphic Designer
ICT Support Officer
ICT Support Officer
Business Support Traineeship
Executive Management
Senior Management
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T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
PH I L A N T H R O PI C AC T I V I T I E S In the 2015–16 financial year we were delighted to have 20,094 Guardians of the Surf in our regular giving monthly program and also to receive an additional 19,968 single donations. We have seen an increase in average gifts across all national appeal campaigns in 2015–16, which has led to an increase in income from appeals both through renewing past support and acquiring new supporters. The number of our lead supporters (those who give a gift of $1,000 or greater) remained steady in 2015–16 at 163 donors. This resulted in donations totalling more than $410,085, which is a 40 per cent increase on previous year. No matter how big or small the contribution, our guardians are helping to fund vital programs and services that allow us to confidently plan ahead and invest in Surf Life Saving so that our volunteers can continue their vital community service now, and into the future.
IN THE 2015–16 FINANCIAL YEAR WE WERE DELIGHTED TO HAVE 20,094 GUARDIANS OF THE SURF IN OUR REGULAR GIVING MONTHLY PROGRAM AND ALSO TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 19,968 SINGLE DONATIONS.
WO R K PL AC E G I V I N G Workplace giving programs allow employees to make regular tax deductible donations to a charity through their employer’s payroll system. Workplace giving is a vital component of many corporate social responsibility and employee engagement programs. The current number of companies actively participating in the Surf Life Saving Workplace Giving program in the financial year 2015–16 is 35, and approximately half of these companies match their employees’ gifts. This doubles the impact made to our cause. This is a 25 per cent increase in the number of companies participating in our Workplace Giving program from 2014 to 2015. The largest contributors to Surf Life Saving through workplace giving in 2015– 16 were Orica, BlueScope Steel, Event Hospitality and Entertainment, National
Australia Bank and Telstra, collectively making up 54 per cent of total workplace giving contributions to Surf Life Saving. The Foundation remains committed to this philanthropic program and will continue to focus on the following areas for 2016–17: • increasing employee participation and engagement with our existing workplace giving companies through regular communications, updates and appeals • collaborating to deliver further value to Surf Life Saving’s national and state partners through complementing our partnerships with workplace giving • increasing awareness of the corporate social responsibility and employee engagement benefits of workplace
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giving and Surf Life Saving to generate support from new companies. If you, or someone you know, would like more information about how to get your organisation involved in workplace giving, please contact workplacegiving@ slsfoundation.com.au or 1800 642 925.
BEQUESTS A bequest to Surf Life Saving is an investment in our future, ensuring our beaches remain safe now and for generations to come. The 2015–16 financial year has seen a consolidation of our National Bequest program, in preparation for the 2016–17 financial year.
T H E S U R F L I F E S A V I N G F O U N D AT I O N S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
THE SURF LIFE SAVING RESCUE FUND IS A CHARITABLE INVESTMENT SCHEME OPERATED BY THE SURF LIFE SAVING FOUNDATION. THE FUND CAN ACCEPT INVESTMENTS ONLY ON BEHALF OF SURF LIFE SAVING ORGANISATIONS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF, OR AFFILIATED WITH, SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA.
The total number of known Circle of Friends program members nationally is 499. Many will makers continue to target their gifts to specific areas of interest, be it equipment, training or priority projects. It is very encouraging to see the increased level of engagement. A new program was initiated that focuses on SLS club members considering their own SLS club as a beneficiary in their will. The new program is called the ‘10,000 Club’ and encourages SLS members to leave a minimum of either $10,000 or 10 per cent of their estate to their own club. This initiative will continue to roll out during the 2016–17 year. If you would like more information on how to progress a gift in your will to Surf Life Saving, please contact our Supporter Relationship Manager directly by phone (07) 3177 5831 or email to bequests@ slsfoundation.com.au. All discussion with our Supporter Relationship Manager is confidential.
CO M M E R C I A L AC T I V I T I E S S U R F L I FE S AV I N G LOT T ER I E S The Foundation operates one of Australia’s largest ‘house and land lottery’ programs. The program includes six house lotteries, a loyalty program, which
awards daily cash prizes and a number of smaller telephone limited lotteries. All of these contribute to supporting the surf lifesaving movement. We are proud that our loyalty program The Champions Club continues to grow with more than 44,000 members actively participating. The focus continues to be improvement of the customer experience with the objective of increasing revenue and maintaining our position as a competitive and attractive offering in the lotteries market. For more information on our lottery, our refreshed website is www. surflottery.com.au
GR ANT SEEKING UNIT This year saw the Grant Seeking Unit secure surf clubs and the state entities to raise more than $1.5 million towards a range of projects, including the purchase of valuable lifesaving equipment, youth development and community education programs and capital works projects for clubhouses. To achieve this result, which is a 9.3 per cent increase on the previous year, they lodged 266 grant applications of which 195 were on behalf of surf clubs across Australia. This provided valuable grassroots support to our hard-working, dedicated volunteer force.
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S U R F LI F E S AV I N G RESCUE FUND The Surf Life Saving Rescue Fund is a charitable investment scheme operated by the Surf Life Saving Foundation. The fund can accept investments only on behalf of Surf Life Saving organisations that are members of, or affiliated with, Surf Life Saving Australia. The objective of the fund is to maximise the net (after fees) earnings of the funds under management at an acceptable level of risk that protects the capital value of the
H I G H LI G H T S 2015 –16 FINANCIAL YEAR
$9.55 M RETURNING TO THE MOVEMENT THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
$1.53 M RAISED FOR STATE ENTITIES AND CLUBS THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SLS ENTITIES BY THE FOUNDATION GRANT SEEKING UNIT
investments. It has two components: • the perpetuity component, which includes funds held on trust by the Foundation in accordance with the terms of the trust deed of the Foundation Perpetuity Trust (‘Trust’) • the withdrawable component, which includes funds that have been directly invested by SLS entities. All of the monies in the fund are pooled within three streamlined investment funds (short, medium and long-term), all with their own distinct investment
allocations. By pooling capital into these three fund terms, the Foundation is able to more effectively refine appropriate investment strategies for each—both maximising returns and minimising fees, all done at an acceptable and prudent level of risk. The fund provides an appropriate framework that facilitates SLS entities in accessing market-linked financial products that may be invested at more competitive rates than those individual organisations could otherwise access.
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The Foundation has a strong focus on governance and has established an independent investment committee whose role is to provide oversight and strategic advice on the effective investment of the fund.
Steve Francia Head of SLSF
WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER—NORTHERN REGION S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W
FUNDING
As reported last year, the service is moving to a new aeromedical arrangement in 2017, and while we are looking to the future, we are focused on the present to ensure we bookend our service to the community with best-ofclass operations. Since the contract award has been announced, we have been working with the Hunter service to ensure that when the contract is activated in April 2017, the new, broader service will be there to answer the first mission call and to continue the proud tradition we have built since 1982.
Fundraising remains a challenge for any charity, and meeting our expense profile certainly requires attention. In the past 12 months we have opened another opportunity shop (at Tenterfield) taking our network of op shops to seven throughout our flight area. Importantly, we are quite focused on the social capital investment for our volunteers and are proud of the 480 volunteers that are part of our story. We have noted that with continuing regulatory changes in air operations, the capacity to utilise operations staff without creating fatigue management issues
AIR OPERATIONS CONDUCTED 422 SAR/ AEROMEDICAL MISSIONS THROUGH THE YEAR AND— AS THE POINTY END OF THE SERVICE—THE SKILLS IN COMPLETING THESE MISSIONS SAFELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS IN THEIR MOST VULNERABLE SITUATION IS TESTIMONY TO OUR SERVICE MISSION.
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becomes more challenging. As such, we are reviewing how we conduct events to partner with charities that provide worthwhile synergies. Northern continues to assess appropriate expansion of our network and will pursue these opportunities as they arise. Our major sponsor Westpac has been very supportive, and we are proud to share a common motivation to support the communities in which we both operate.
O PE R AT I O N S With NSW Ambulance paramedics and NSW Health doctors now embedded,
we have seen an evolution in the clinical options available to our service. This is probably best underlined by the introduction of the Creˉdo Cube™ for live blood transport, which occurred in mid-2015. Little did we know that within a week of bringing this medical equipment on board it would play a critical role in saving the life of a young Ballina-based body boarder following a shark attack at Ballina. While the new entity has taken delivery of the new AW139 aircraft, there remains a need to ensure that our current aircraft have enough hours on the clock to get us through to the end of our contract commitments in April 2017. While this has come at considerable cost through 2015–16, the skills of our engineering team have come to the fore, with the team completing a major ‘G check’ in house—these are typically performed in the factory. It is a credit to the team of Heath McDonald, Craig Hamilton, Greg Pratt and Pat Wright that this level of expertise is held in our organisation. Throughout this period, we migrated our spares management system to a new platform. For their assistance in this and with their response to other heavy maintenance demands, the team is to be commended. Air Operations conducted 422 SAR/ aeromedical missions through the year and—as the pointy end of the service—the skills in completing these missions safely for the benefit of patients in their most vulnerable situation is testimony to our service mission.
D E V E LO PM E N T S The amalgamation of services with Hunter, including new airframe training for pilots, crews and engineers has been a major development for Northern. As indicated above, training of pilots and engineers has commenced and at the time of writing, three pilots have
NRHRS SNAPSHOT 2015–16 2013–14
2014–15
2015–16
Number of available helicopters
2
2
1.2*
Primary response—number of missions
152
201
223
Primary response—number of hours flown
205
242
301
Secondary response—number of missions
188
186
186
Secondary response—number of hours flown
291
313
301
Search and rescue—number of missions
18
16
16
Search and rescue—number of hours flown
26
31
25
Training—number of missions
135
144
110
Training—number of hours flown
161
166
134
Other—number of missions
54
62
77
Other—number of hours flown
35
35
36
Total—number of missions flown
547
609
609
Total—number of hours flown
718
787
797
* During the year, we had one or the other of the aircraft offline for scheduled heavy maintenance for a collective period of more than 9 months.
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completed their AgustaWestland AW139 endorsement, together with two engineers. In this frame also, Chief Pilot Jason Cusack has attended the AW factory in Italy twice for airframe acceptances and attended additional instructor training in Malaysia to have our organisation ready for 2017. Closer to home, our staff is in regular contact with Hunter counterparts to ensure that the amalgamation of staff and systems is seamless. It is a credit to all staff that against these backdrops they have remained focused on the primary community goal for the organisation to continue to provide the high level of service to the community that has made our organisation the most trusted charity in the region.
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd is governed by a volunteer board of directors that draws on substantial business experience across various industries. The agility of the board is best demonstrated by the capacity to effectively transition the company towards its withdrawal from aeromedical services after April 2017.
The Board of Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd met through the year ended 30 June 2016 on eight occasions, including Special General Meetings and at the Annual General Meeting.
In January 2016, long-serving volunteer Mr Kenneth Jolley was recognised for his community service, including his work with our service by receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2016 Australia Day honours list.
CO M M U N I T Y R E CO G N I T I O N In January 2016, long-serving chairman Mr Warren Tozer was recognised for his community service, including his work with our service by receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2016 Australia Day honours list.
Kris Beavis General Manager—Northern Service
N O R T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S DIRECTOR
COMPLETED YEARS OF SERVICE
MEETINGS
Warren Tozer OAM
22
Paul Muldoon
13
8/8
Kevin Gosling
14
8/8
John Griffin
7
3/8
Peter George AM
2
8/8
Geoff King
4
4/8
Peter Fahey
4
8/8
Kris Beavis—General Manager (ex officio)
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Chairman
Company Secretary
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C A S E S T U DY ON THE HIGH SEAS
Saving the life of shark attack victim Matt Lee was a team effort that relied on several players across different emergency services—all of whom were vital to his survival. On 2 July 2015, the 32-year-old from Ballina was body boarding off the north wall of Lighthouse Beach with two mates, Brian and Grant, when he was attacked by a 4-m white pointer. In an area of increasing shark activity that has seen one surfer die and three others seriously injured so far this year, Matt was fortunate to have the quick-thinking pair at his side throughout the ordeal. The three were the only ones out that day, about 50 m from shore, in conditions Matt describes as ‘magic’. He had not come across a shark before and was relaxed, spotting this one swimming below him only just before it struck. ‘It grabbed both my legs but did not take me under,’ says Matt, recalling how the shark maintained grip for 3 or 4 seconds until he was able to seize its head, forcing it to let go. The attack might have been over, but the emergency was just beginning. Despite their shock, Brian and Grant helped their critically injured mate catch a wave back to shore and pulled him from the surf, quickly staunching the blood flow with leg ropes while trying to alert help. A passing resident Allan Everson observed the crisis and called triple zero, telling the operator a rescue helicopter was needed at the scene immediately. At first Allan couldn’t see the extent of the damage—‘He had a full-length wetsuit on and they had him face down and a surfboard covering him’—but it soon became apparent that one leg was worse than the other. ‘The legs were still on but the wetsuit was probably holding him together … it was terrible.’ The first emergency responders included Surf Lifesaving NSW duty officer Garry Meredith and past helicopter
paramedic Ian Murphy who continued to stabilise Matt while the helicopter was en route to a predetermined landing site near the Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC. On board was also a Creˉdo Cube™ with lifesaving full blood product, which had been introduced to the service’s medical equipment profile only the week before. This development played a critical link in Matt’s chain of survival. With much needed blood replenishment, on-board doctors and paramedics continued to work to stabilise Matt for the lifesaving mission to the Gold Coast. In the pain and chaos Matt tried to stay calm as they stabilised him, and by the time he was aboard for the transfer to the Gold Coast University Hospital, he was blissfully unconscious.
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The extensive nerve trauma to his left leg had left Matt with no motor function or control of that foot, but after some months in hospital and a month’s rehab in Ballina, plus regular physio, he is now up and about. He also does some gym work to help with the progress in redeveloping muscle strength as nerve endings reconnect. He has returned to his social work role at the Lismore Neighbourhood Centre and has even been back in the surf (‘but not out too far’) as the long-time body boarder is determined not to let this neartragedy affect his passion. As well as strong family and community support, Matt credits superior medical care and the efficient multi-agency teamwork of all those involved in his rescue with his ultimate survival.
WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER—SOUTHERN REGION S L S A O P E R AT I O N S
OV E RV I E W Southern Region has just completed a 12-month period where we have seen our operations doing what they do best and extending our reach around New South Wales. Over the 2015–16 year #savinglives #bordertoborder became common hashtags on numerous social media channels.
O PE R AT I O N S We have worked hard to strengthen our role as the leading search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service in NSW. The number of missions has increased and we have seen our helicopters undertake rescue missions from the Queensland border through to Port Stephens, down to the Victorian border and across to the Blue Mountains and Snowy Ranges. One of the values of our operating model is that we plug holes in the tasking system when police or ambulance helicopters are unable to attend certain missions. Both our bases and our crews know they can be deployed to any part of NSW for any length of time with no notice—and we can cope with that challenge.
We also continue to support Surf Life Saving NSW by undertaking coastal surveillance patrols in the Sydney Basin and along the NSW south coast during the SLS season. During the east coast low superstorm in April 2016, our teams worked closely with the NSW State Emergency Service, completing 13 rescues over a 36-hour period. At one stage, six separate rescues were undertaken in a 90-minute period. Both aircraft continue to operate well but maintenance schedules are becoming more frequent, which is a known issue for ageing aircraft. Investigations have commenced into what our future operating model might look like, including how we continue to acquire aircraft. Our pilots and crew have completed their night vision goggle training and with further approvals from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, we anticipate being night vision imaging system (NVIS) capable in this coming financial year. Changes or proposed amendments to CASA regulations have kept our chief pilot busy and this takes much of his time.
SRHRS SNAPSHOT 2015–16 2013–14
2014–15
2015–16
Number of available helicopters
2
2
2
Coastal surveillance flights—number of missions
56
54
16
Coastal surveillance flights—number of hours flown
62
59
15
Search and rescue—number of missions
188
206
260
Search and rescue—number of hours flown
219
219
300
Training—number of missions
137
107
91
Training—number of hours flown
179
112
96
Other—number of missions
30
34
18
Other—number of hours flown Maintenance—number of missions
14.5
29
8
22
25
23
Maintenance—number of hours flown
8.5
22
17
Total—number of missions flown
433
426
408
Total—number of hours flown
483
441
436
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Many of these changes will have an effect on the way we operate into the future.
FUNDING Westpac remains a wonderful supporter and the partnership we share goes from strength to strength. Our events this year have become ‘must attend’ events and we saw more than 700 people enjoy a wonderful evening at Darling Harbour in June, raising more than $300,000. Other events such as the Golf Day and South Coast Ball attract great support and boosted the relationships and our bottom line. Our commercial training programs have been greatly supported through our RTO partnership with Risk, Response + Rescue. More than 200 students have attended helicopter underwater escape training (HUET), Down the Wire and helicopter awareness and safety training programs. We have a strong social media following and we are using these channels to advise media of rescue missions in real time. We acknowledge the great support we receive from our corporate partners, particularly Westpac–Club Liverpool, Randwick Council and Thales. And, of course, we are very grateful to the NSW State Government through the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services for their backing.
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S We thank Vicki D’Adam for her service to our Board of Directors, particularly in her role as representing the NSW Government. Upon Vicki’s departure, her position has been filled by Ministry for Police and Emergency Services director, Jim Henry. We also welcomed Police Superintendent Dave Donohue APM and Professor Guy Ford to the board. Dave Owens APM returned as Chairman after a leave of absence. The board met on six occasions during the year.
DURING THE EAST COAST LOW SUPERSTORM IN APRIL 2016, OUR TEAMS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE NSW STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE, COMPLETING 13 RESCUES OVER A 36-HOUR PERIOD. AT ONE STAGE, SIX SEPARATE RESCUES WERE UNDERTAKEN IN A 90-MINUTE PERIOD.
CO N C LU S I O N Finally, and as I do every report, I extend my sincere gratitude to our wonderful staff. I can only admire their communal desire to achieve our mission—saving lives!
Stephen Leahy Chief Executive Officer
S O U T H E R N R E G I O N B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S DIRECTOR
DIRECTORSHIP
David Owens APM
Chairman
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Peter George AM
Member’s representative
6/6
Gordon Lang
Director
6/6
Daniel Dwyer
Director
5/6
Vicki D’Adam
NSW Government representative
1/1
Jim Henry
NSW Government representative (from 19 November 2015)
4/4
David Donohue APM
Director
4/4
Guy Ford
Director
3/3
Stephen Leahy JP
Company Secretary, Chief Executive Officer
5/6
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GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT SECTION 03
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
OV E RV I E W Since 1907, when a small number of Sydney Surf Life Saving (SLS) clubs formed the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), we have evolved into a highly federated and geographically dispersed organisation. It is made up of 507 entities/groups including 312 separately incorporated Surf Life Saving Clubs, 17 regional branches (in NSW and Queensland), 101 support operations (regional rescue and response teams), 66 paid lifeguard services and seven state and territory centres (pages 116–123). These various separate entities are not subsidiaries of SLSA and have a variety of legal and reporting structures—therefore their financial results are not consolidated here. We are the peak policy and decision-making body for the SLS movement. Under our constitution, our members are: • state centres, represented by their appointed directors. They have the right to be present, debate and vote at our general meetings • affiliated clubs, which shall be represented by an individual nominated from time to time in writing by the club to the relevant state centre. The nominee shall have the right to be present and to debate on behalf of the affiliated club at general meetings, but shall have no voting rights • life members of SLSA, who have the right to be present and to debate at our general meetings, but have no voting rights • all individual members of affiliated SLSCs, who have the right to be present at general meetings, but have no voting or debating rights. Each year, prior to the commencement of the season, individual members sign an application for joint membership of SLSA, their state centre 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 a surf lifesaving activity, as well as outlining a member’s individual liability in the unlikely event of a wind-up of SLSA. SLSA also operates two subsidiary companies to provide helicopter rescue services in NSW. Other helicopter rescue services operate in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia through their respective state centres. The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF), which is also a wholly owned subsidiary, undertakes a national fundraising role on behalf of the movement.
PAT R O N S O F S U R F LI F E S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A C H I EF PAT RO N S His Royal Highness Prince Philip KG KT OM GBE AC QSO PC Duke of Edinburgh His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
PAT RO N S His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor of New South Wales His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland His Excellency the Honourable Hien Van Le AO Governor of South Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO Governor of Western Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Kate Warner AM Governor of Tasmania His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM Administrator of the Northern Territory
V I C E PAT RO N The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP Prime Minister of Australia
L I FE G OV ER N O R Alan Whelpton AO Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE* * Denotes deceased
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OV E RV I E W
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As one of the largest volunteer organisations in Australia and the world, we are dependent on the contribution of our volunteer members for everything from patrolling beaches to providing input for the strategic direction for the organisation. Board and Committee members freely give up their time for the benefit of Surf Life Saving.
THE KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SLSAÂ ARE:
S U R F LI F E S AV I N G AU S T R A LI A B OA R D This is the peak policy and decisionmaking body for Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). It is made up of the President of SLSA, seven Appointed Directors from each state and the Northern Territory, four Independent Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SLSA. The Board delegates the management of SLSA to the CEO who seeks support and advice from the Executive Management Group (EMG).
a. responsibility for international lifesaving activities, coordination and representation. It is a member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) b. responsibility for relations with allied agencies (AUSTSWIM, RLSSA, Swimming Australia, Australian Coastal Alliance etc.) and other peak organisations (e.g., Australian Water Safety Council, National SeaChange Taskforce etc.) c. the provision of a framework within which surf lifesaving may be conducted safely and fairly in Australia, including national strategies and supporting plans d. responsibility for the primary SLS organisation relationship with the Federal Government. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of all representation to the Federal Government e. the facilitation, coordination and delivery of agreed national administrative programs such as insurance, information communications and technology (ICT) and disciplinary and grievance f. the lifesaving rules, policies and standards underpinned by evidence (research) and the coordination of lifesaving nationally with the state centres, including professional lifeguards g. responsibility for conducting relevant research. Also responsible for setting curriculum and standards h. the coordination of member training and education through curriculum and resource development with the state centres i. the management and delivery of all national sporting events, development of national sport policy and standards and delivery of the national high performance program
NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
President (Chair)
Ralph Devlin AM QC
SLSA Deputy President SLSQ
j. responsibility for supporting national programs in member development, club management, leadership, recognition youth and junior development and the national resources to support these programs
Melissa King
Chief Executive Officer
k. SLSA brand protection, reputation and development
Tony Haven AM
SLSNSW (until May, 2016)
l. the management and delivery of national marketing, sponsorship and business development programs
David Murray
SLSNSW (from May 2016)
m. the management and delivery of national fundraising in accordance with agreed national and state business outcomes.
Bridget Riggs
SLSNT (until April, 2016)
Grant Barnett
SLSNT (from April, 2016)
John Baker
SLSSA
Stephen Godfrey
SLST
Tom Mollenkopf
LSV
Craig SmithGander
SLSWA
Lyn Barratt
Independent Director
Melanie Evans
Independent Director
Christine Hopton
Independent Director
Martin Walsh
Independent Director
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GRAHAM FORD AM SLSA PRESIDENT ELECTED DIRECTOR Graham was elected as President of SLSA in 2010. He brings to this role a wealth of surf lifesaving knowledge, coupled with a strong business background. Graham is a Life Member and Patron of Bronte SLSC and President of the International Life Saving Federation. He has held many senior roles at club, branch and national levels. In 2016, Graham was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to surf lifesaving. Graham is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
RALPH DEVLIN AM QC SLSA DEPUTY PRESIDENT/ SLSQ PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
DAVID MURRAY SLSNSW PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Ralph, Queens Counsel, has been President of Surf Life Saving QLD since July 2011. Prior to this time, Ralph held the role of SLSQ Deputy President, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board on 20 December 2010. Ralph is a Life Member of SLSA.
David was elected as SLSNSW President in May 2016. He is a Life Member of Curl Curl SLSC and has held a number of roles with Surf Life Saving over the years. David has extensive business experience from having owned his own business for 35 years, coupled with consulting for Australian private boards and a director of TNS Distribution.
GRANT BARNETT SLSNT PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
JOHN BAKER SLSSA PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
CRAIG SMITH-GANDER SLSWA PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Grant has been active in the Surf Life Saving community for the past 14 years. He has held various positions including President of the North Queensland Branch. After relocating to the Northern Territory for work, Grant was appointed to the Surf Life Saving NT Board in 2013 and has since been elected the President of SLSNT.
John, a company director, has been President of Surf Life Saving SA since June 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board in January 2012. John has been a member of Brighton SLSC in SA since 1977. He is a former State Director of Lifesaving and is a current crewman with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.
Craig has been involved in surf life saving all his life. A boat rower and sweep from North Cottesloe, where he is a former captain and president and is a Life Member. President of SLSWA since 2014, he has held state and national roles in surf sports. Craig has extensive business and commercial experience, is a company director and business owner.
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STEPHEN GODFREY SLST PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
TOM MOLLENKOPF LSV PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR
Stephen has worked extensively in the area of public administration and is currently the Manager, Strategic Relations at PSMA Australia Ltd. He has been President of Surf Life Saving Tasmania since September 2011, and was appointed as a Director on the SLSA Board in October 2011. Stephen has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1967 and is a Life Member of Carlton Park SLSC and SLST.
Tom is a Senior Associate with Aither and holds a series of Board roles, including with the International Water Association, Dandenong Market and Wyong Water, in addition to being President of Life Saving Victoria. He was the CEO of the Australian Water Association from 2007 until 2013. He is qualified B.Juris, LL.B, MBA, FAICD and FGIA. Tom is a Life Member of Point Leo SLSC.
MELANIE EVANS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
CHRISTINE HOPTON INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
MARTIN WALSH INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Melanie Evans is currently the Director of Sales, Service & Marketing within Westpac’s Business Bank, where she has worked for more than 16 years. Having grown up with surf lifesaving, Melanie has kept abreast of our organisation over many years and brings with her expertise and experience of Board and Committee corporate governance.
Christine has an extensive media background having worked in the newspaper and television industries and public relations for more than 30 years. Christine has been involved in Surf Life Saving for nearly 20 years. Christine was awarded life membership of the club after serving as Avalon Beach President for 8 years. She has also been recognised for outstanding service by Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches.
Martin Walsh is a member of Lorne SLSC and Life Member of Life Saving Victoria. Professionally, Martin is a non-executive director and consultant. Previously a partner at Deloitte and Ernst & Young, he is a current Director of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is also the current Chairman of the national Surf Life Saving Foundation and a previous Director of LSV.
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LYN BARRATT INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR Lyn has worked extensively in Occupational Health & Safety and Risk Management for more than 25 years in the marine, port and dredging industries. She has recently returned to Victoria to work in the private sector. Lyn has been involved in Surf Life Saving since 1985 as co-founder of the Port Sorell SLSC in Tasmania and remains an associate member of the Devonport SLSC in Tasmania.
S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A BOA RD GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
MELISSA KING CEO Melissa was appointed as Chief Executive in July 2015. Prior to this, Melissa was GM Communications and Business Development at SLSA and an integral part of the change management program. Prior to joining Surf Life Saving, her experience spanned corporate affairs, partnerships, business development and marketing for the Sydney Opera House, the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, the Governance Institute of Australia and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
ANTHONY MICHAEL HAVEN AM OUTGOING SLSNSW PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR (UNTIL APRIL 2016)
BRIDGET RIGGS OUTGOING DIRECTOR—SLSNT PRESIDENT APPOINTED DIRECTOR (UNTIL APRIL 2016)
Tony, a former senior manager at the NSW State Transit Authority, has been involved with Surf Life Saving since 1965. He was elected as SLSNSW President in May 2008 and served on the Board of SLSA for 8 years.
Bridget was appointed as President of Surf Life Saving NT on 28 April 2015. She is the first female President for NT. Bridget has a strong track record as a dedicated surf lifesaver at club, territory and national levels and has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience within the surf lifesaving movement.
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GOVERNANCE S TRUC TURE OF SL S IN AUS TR ALIA GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
SLS Organisational Structure
SLS Governance Structure
169, 2 5 0 M E M B E R S National Body Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Surf Life Saving Australia Subsidiaries
Executive Management Group SLSA Board
Northern Region Helicopter Rescue Service
Southern Region Helicopter Rescue Service
The Surf Life Saving Foundation
Surf Sports Australia
Life Saving Victoria (LSV)
Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA)
Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA)
Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST)
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory (SLSNT)
59 Clubs
57 Clubs
29 Clubs
21 Clubs
14 Clubs
3 Clubs
28 Support Ops
12 Support Ops
20 Support Ops
11 Support Ops
5 Support Ops
8 Support Ops
1 Support Op
20 ALS
20 ALS
14 ALS
10 ALS
2 ALS
1 ALS
2 ALS
Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW)
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)
11 Regional Branches
6 Regional Branches
129 Clubs
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SL SA BOARD GOVERNANCE CHARTER GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
The SLSA Board has adopted a Governance Charter. Key aspects of the charter are detailed below.
T H E R O LE O F T H E B OA R D A N D CO M M I T T E E S 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 64–70 are advisory only, however they can be empowered by the Board and meet as required. Their recommendations are considered by either the CEO, the Executive Management Group or in some instances the Board. The Board, through the CEO, has ultimate supervision of the committees.
T H E R O LE O F T H E D I R E C TO R S A N D M A N AG E M E N T The day-to-day business of SLSA is managed by the CEO under the direction of the Board. The Board may exercise all the powers of the company, except any power the Corporations Act or the constitution requires the company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The Board is responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and administer the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board however, the CEO is accountable to the President (as Chairman of the Board) on a day-to-day basis.
B OA R D CO M P O S I T I O N
ACCO U N TA B I LI T Y
The Board comprises seven State and Territory Centre Appointed Directors, one from each state and the Northern Territory (the ‘voting members’ of SLSA), who represent our broader membership; the President (Chairman), who is also elected by the Appointed Directors, and the CEO (non-voting). Up to four additional Independent Directors may also be appointed to the Board. The current Board has four appointed Independent Directors.
The Board is accountable to the members of SLSA. 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 individual membership category is divided into various other subcategories set out in the regulations.
B OA R D M E E T I N G S A N D ACC E S S TO M A N AG E M E N T The Board meets at least five times each year. The Appointed Directors are supported by their respective state or territory CEOs.
M A N AG E M E N T O F S IGNIFIC ANT BUS INE SS RIS K S 2015–16 has seen further refinement to our risk management processes. The Board regularly considers the risk management reporting and top ten risks and their mitigation strategies.
CO D E O F CO N D U C T The code of conduct for Directors, setting out expectations and limitations is contained within the SLSA Board Governance Charter.
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I N D E PE N D E N C E At the commencement of each Board meeting, the Chair asks for Directors to declare conflicts of interest in any agenda items. Under the Board’s structure, seven Directors are appointed by their respective state and territory centre. The Chair ensures that all state Appointed Directors fulfil their fiduciary duties to SLSA.
O B TA I N I N G I N D E PE N D E N T A DV I C E The Board is assisted in aspects of its operations with external advice. Lander and Rogers Lawyers were re-appointed to provide legal services at the Annual General Meeting in October 2015 for a period of 12 months. Our auditors, BDO
(formerly known as PKF), conduct an annual internal audit, giving the Board independent assurance and advice on financial management matters. Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia Pty Ltd (JLT) also provides insurance advice and services. Throughout the year, SLSA also sought advice from a range of other external consultants including, Ixion Corporation/ Australian Childhood Foundation who conducted governance workshops.
E T H I C A L S TA N DA R DS 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 any conflict of interest and/or pecuniary interest in agenda items of Board meetings ensures that, where appropriate, Directors leave the meeting until discussion on the matter is concluded.
CO M PLI A N C E I S S U E S SLSA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth). SLSA is also a registered charitable institution under the NSW Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW). The advisers noted earlier, Lander and Rogers Lawyers, BDO and JLT also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulation.
CO M PE N S AT I O N Directors receive no compensation for their services. Travel and accommodation costs associated with meetings are met by SLSA.
TR AINING At times, presentations by outside experts on strategic matters are made to the Board. Directors have also been given the opportunity to attend workshops and other conferences relating to corporate governance at SLSA’s expense.
S U B S I D I A RY E N T I T I E S As noted elsewhere, SLSA wholly owns a number of subsidiary bodies. The Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) raises funds nationally and in each state for SLSA. Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L and Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Services P/L provide helicopter rescue services in NSW. Surf Sports Australia P/L is another subsidiary of SLSA, primarily concerned with professional sports events. The financial results of these four subsidiaries are included as segment reporting in SLSA’s accounts.
F I D U C I A RY D U T I E S Monthly financial statements for SLSA and subsidiary companies are provided to the Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee. These monthly statements together with monthly accounts are submitted
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to Directors for endorsement at the subsequent Board meeting. All financial accounts and reports are overseen by the Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee and, on their recommendation, adopted or otherwise by the Board throughout the year.
PAT HWAYS TO B OA R D A N D CO M M I T T E E M E M B E R S H I P 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 management and operational delivery of frontline services and activities. Broadly speaking, a person can become a member of the Board or a committee by being appointed by either SLSA or by a state centre. The skills base required for these positions is set out in the SLSA Board Governance Charter and also in the SLSA regulations.
BOARDS & COMMIT TEES GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
1. E X E C U T I V E M A N AG E M E N T G RO U P
FI N A N C E, AU D I T & CO M PL I A N C E CO M M I T T EE
This is the management authority of the SLSA Board, which is made up of the SLSA CEO, state CEOs, SLSA General Managers and SLSA’s Legal Adviser.
Assists the SLSA Board in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices. FINANCE, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (FACC)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Michael Martin AM
Chair
Melissa King
SLSA CEO (Chair)
Melissa King
CEO, SLSA
John Brennan OAM
CEO, SLSQ
Neil Morarty OAM
Phil Vanny AM
CEO, SLSNSW
Melanie Evans
Nigel Taylor ESM
CEO, LSV
Stephen Bennett
Tony van den Enden
GM, SLST
Lyn Barratt
Clare Harris
CEO, SLSSA
James O'Toole
CEO, SLSWA
Samantha Farrow
CEO, SLSNT
Peter George AM
GM Corporate Services
Greg Meagher
GM Capacity & Capability
Fiona Crockett
GM Communications & Business Development
N O M I N AT I O N S CO M M I T T EE Proposes any and all candidates for election and appointment to the SLSA Board and is responsible for the appointment of the Board Appointed Chairs of SLSA’s Advisory Committees. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
2 . G OV E R N A N C E CO M M I T T E E S
POSITION
Christine Hopton
Chair
Sarina Bratton
A PP O I N T M EN T S & R EM U N ER AT I O N CO M M I T T EE Recommends the appointment of the CEO to the SLSA Board, reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO and senior executives to the SLSA Board and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation.
NAME
Kate Bell
3. D E V E LO PM E N T M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E Responsible for discussing issues related to SLS member development.
APPOINTMENTS AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DMC)
Graham Ford AM
President, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Michael Martin AM
Director
Rhiannon Wright
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Brenda Lofthouse
QLD
Kate Higginbotham
NSW
Kate McLauchlan
VIC
Stephen Cornish
SA
Leanne Johanessen
TAS
Joshua Drummond
WA
Samantha Farrow
NT
Julie Snelling
NT
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4 . E D U C AT I O N M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
6 . LI F E S AV I N G M A N AG E M E N T CO M M I T T E E
Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and discusses issues relating to education.
Responsible for the implementation and continual improvement of lifesaving plans, programs and activities.
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
LIFESAVING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Pamela Simon
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Shane Daw
Coastal Risk and Safety Manager, SLSA (Chair)
Des Kerr
QLD
David Butt
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Louise Cooke
NSW
Peta Lawlor
QLD
Dean Hemburrow
VIC
Andy Kent
NSW
Leanne Johanessen
TAS
Greg Scott
VIC
Lee Pattison
SA
Boyd Griggs
TAS
Sara Ronald
WA
Andrew Bedford
SA
Sam Edwards
NT
Matt du Plessis
WA
Trevor Radburn
NT
5. E D U C AT I O N A N D D E V E LO PM E N T A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E
7. LI F E S AV I N G M E M B E R A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E
Represents the views of SLS members nationally on matters relating to education and development.
Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic lifesaving business of SLSA.
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LIFESAVING MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
Chair of Education and Development (Chair)
Bruce Hosking
Acting Chair of Lifesaving (Chair) SA
Pamela Simon
Education Manager, SLSA
Peter Lucas
QLD
Rob Campbell
QLD
John Restuccia
NSW
Katie Dixon
NSW
Darren McLeod
VIC
Lyn Barrett
NSW
Christopher Jacobson
TAS
Susan Neil
NSW
Mark Hills
WA
Nancy Jospeh
VIC ( National Youth Adviser)
Billy Jackson
Lifesaver of the Year
Gary Williams
WA
LIFESAVING ADVISERS
Digby Wilson
WA
Richard Budd
Powercraft Adviser
Warick Redwood
Volunteer of the Year
Dr Natalie Hood
Medical Adviser
Adam Weir
Risk Adviser
Chris Stevens
Communications Adviser
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser
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8 . S P O R T A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E SPORT DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Dick Bignold
Chair of Sport (Chair)
Shane Knight
Sport Manager, SLSA
Charles Melloy
QLD
Stuart Hogben
QLD
Michael Bate
NSW
Shane Knight
NSW
Alan Holmes
VIC
Russell Higgins
VIC
James Lyon
TAS
Leanne Johanessen
TAS
Peter Zuill
SA
Michael Schetter
SA
Stephen Carrick
WA
Chris Inglis
WA
Samantha Farrow
NT
SPORT ADVISERS
9. S PE C I A L PU R P O S E CO M M I T T E E S AU S T R A L I A N L I FEG UA R D S ERV I C E M A N AG EM EN T CO M M I T T EE Responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services around Australia and discussing issues surrounding lifeguarding. AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Greg Cahill
Lifeguard Adviser ( Chair)
David Butt
Lifesaving Operations Manager, SLSA
Brent Manieri
NSW
Ashley Baxter
VIC
Boyd Griggs
TAS
Andrew Bedford
SA
Matt du Plessis
WA
Trevor Radburn
NT
H A L L O F FA M E CO M M I T T EE Discusses SLSA Hall of Fame nominations and makes recommendations to the SLSA Board about inductions to the Hall of Fame.
Greg Allum OAM
Technical Adviser
Andrew Buhk
Event Adviser
Don van Keimpema
Officiating Adviser
Gavin Hill
Coaching Adviser
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Kristy Ellis
Sport Integrity Adviser
NAME
POSITION
Bert Hunt
Surf Boat Adviser
Graham Ford AM
Chair
Danny Short
High Performance Adviser
Keiran Stone
Member Services Assistant, SLSA
Chris Gately
Selection Adviser
Alan Whelpton AO
NSW
Warren Rennie AM
NSW
Rick Wright
NSW
Kristy Ellis
QLD
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H O N O U R S CO M M I T T EE Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community and other awards. HONOURS COMMITTEE
M ER I TO R I O U S AWA R DS S EL EC T I O N S CO M M I T T EE Selects individuals, lifesavers and/or groups for meritorious awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards and educational tours.
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
Chair
MERITORIOUS AWARDS SELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Keiran Stone
Member Services Assistant, SLSA
NAME
POSITION
Kevin Larkins
VIC
Graham Ford AM
President, SLSA (Chair)
Andrew Barnes
VIC
Bruce Hosking
Acting Chair Lifesaving
Danny Hoyland OAM
QLD
Mark Fife OAM
QLD
Richard Lytham
NSW
Kirsten Phillips
QLD
Jean Burling OAM
WA
Christopher Jacobson
TAS
H I S TO RY CO M M I T T EE
I C T G OV ER N A N C E G RO U P
Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia.
Ensures that the SLSA ICT business systems deliver efficient use of resources (people and time) to achieve maximum benefit for the SLS movement
HISTORY COMMITTEE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
NAME
POSITION
Stan Vesper
Chair
Craig Smith-Gander
Chair
Don Burchill OAM
QLD
Gary Daly
National IT Manager, SLSA
Prue Weber
VIC
Melissa King
CEO, SLSA
Ken Knight BEM
TAS
Peter George
Geoff Moffatt
SA
General Manager Corporate Services, SLSA
Tim Tucak
WA
Bridget Riggs ( until April 2016)
SLSA Board Member
Stephen Godfrey ( since April 2016)
SLSA Board Member
Tony van den Enden
SLSA EMG
Roger Johnson
NSW
John Brennan
SLSA EMG
Vicki Redwood
VIC
Peter Orlovich
Honorary Archivist
Tim Tucak
WA
Peter Orlovich
Honorary Archivist
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R E S E A RC H A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T EE
S U R F B OAT CO M M I T T EE
Responsible for assisting SLSA in identifying, guiding, conducting and prioritising research relevant to SLS activities and operations including water safety, lifesaving, general injury prevention, education, training, sport, youth, volunteering and leadership.
Responsible for overseeing the regulation, development and management of surf boat rowing in Australia. SURF BOAT COMMITTEE
RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Bert Hunt
Chair
NAME
POSITION
Don Cotterill
QLD
Barbara Brighton
Research Coordinator, SLSA
Mick Lang
NSW
Dr Bernadette Matthews
VIC
Grant Wilkinson
NSW
Dr Jeff Wilks
QLD
Stephen Blewett
VIC
Belinda Fleay
WA
Rod Costa
VIC
Dr Sophie Pointer
Flinders University
Geoff Matthews
VIC
Professor Ann Williamson
University of New South Wales
James McLauglan
WA
Professor Andrew Short OAM
University of Sydney
Dr Melissa Edwards
University of Technology Sydney
Mr Wade Sinclair
James Cook University
AT H L E T E S EL EC T I O N PA N EL
Dr Dean Dudley
Charles Sturt University
Professor Caroline Finch
University of Ballarat
Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy.
Professor Caroline Finch
University of Ballarat ATHLETE SELECTION PANEL
S P O R T T EC H N I C A L A N D RU L E S CO M M I T T EE Responsible for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and policy formation when directed.
NAME
POSITION
Chris Gately
Chair
Brett Dowker
NSW
Anne-Maree Gardiner
QLD
SPORT TECHNICAL AND RULES COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Greg Allum OAM
Chair
Allan Inwood
QLD
Steve Strange
NSW
Paul Schott
NSW
Ric Mitchell
VIC
PU B L I C L I A B I L I T Y C L A I M S CO M M I T T EE PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS COMMITTEE
068
NAME
POSITION
Peter George AM
SLSA
Phil Vanny AM
NSW
John Brennan OAM
QLD
10. AUSTR ALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMIT TEES
S A FE T Y A N D EM ERG EN C Y CO M M I T T EE
CO M PE T I T I O N CO M M I T T EE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
COMPETITION COMMITTEE
NAME
POSITION
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
Murray Copas, Shane Daw, David Butt & Joel Wiseman
Safety & Emergency Management Assistant
Don Van Keimpema
Deputy Referee (Masters and Open Championships)
Jenny Kenny
Deputy Referee (Youth Championships)
Anne-Marie Widermanski
Workplace Health & Safety & Welfare Coordinator
Maryanne Sewell
Medical/First Aid Coordinator
Jamie Findlay
Water Safety Coordinator
NAME
POSITION
Mike Martin AM
Chair Competition Committee (Masters and Open Championships)
Rick Wright OAM
Chair Competition Committee (Youth Championships)
Dick Bignold
Deputy Chair—SLSA Chair, Sport
Shane Knight
Sports Manager/Chief Executive Officer Delegate
Andrew Buhk
Championship Referee (Masters and Open Championships)
Stephen Marley
Championship Referee (Youth Championships)
Mal Flew
Powercraft Coordinator
Chris Stevens
Communications Coordinator
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator (Chair of S&E Committee) (Youth, Masters and Open Championships)
QPS Duty Officer—Rick Liddy
Local police representative
Wade Lee (Maroochydore SLSC), Dennis Berry (Alex SLSC), Sally Taylor (Mooloolaba SLSC)
Host Club Representative
Phil Clayton & Naomi Flood
Athlete Liaison x 2 (M+F)
Sophie Tindle
Counselling Services Manager (observing role)
Tony Henderson
Event Manager
Greg Allum
Technical Adviser
Paul Cochrane
Media Representative (observing role)
Paul Chivers
External Risk Consultant (observing role)
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BOARDS & COMMIT TEES GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
O RG A N I S I N G CO M M I T T EE
11. I N T E R N AT I O N A L LI F E S AV I N G (I L S) F E D E R AT I O N CO M M I T T E E
ORGANISING COMMITTEE NAME
POSITION
Shane Knight
Sports Manager (Chair)
Dick Bignold
SLSA Chair, Sport (Deputy Chair)
Andrew Buhk
Championship Referee
Don van Keimpema
Deputy Referee & Officials Appointments
Stephen Leahy
Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator
Tony Henderson
Events Manager
Brad Dean
Events Officer
Hayley McGreal
Events Officer
Ken Bird OAM
Venue Manager
Jenna Thorn & Erin Jefferies
Business Development and Communications Representative
Paul Cochrane
Media Liaison Officer
Mal Flew
Powercraft Coordinator
Lindsay Palmer (Maroochydore SLSC), Santo Della Bianca (Alex SLSC) & Sally Taylor (Mooloolaba SLSC)
Host Club Representative
John Brennan
Championships Adviser
Greg Allum OAM
Technical Adviser
I L S B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S Oversees the business of ILS between the General Assemblies. Board of Directors meetings are held on a regular basis at various places in the world. The ILS committees cover areas across the board of international lifesaving including Rescue Commission, Business Commission, Sport Commission and Drowning Prevention and Public Education Commission. ILS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
070
NAME
POSITION
Graham Ford AM
ILS World President
Norman Farmer ESM
ILS Business Commissioner (Chair)
David Thompson
ILS Sport Commissioner
Ian Fullagar
Legal Adviser to ILS
Peter George AM (Secretary Commission)
ILS Rescue Commission and Committees
Dr Natalie Hood MD
ILS Rescue Commission and Medical Committee
Pamela Simon
ILS Rescue Commission and Education Committee
Adam Weir
ILS Rescue Commission and Rescue Operations Committee
Norman Farmer ESM (Chair)
ILS Business Commission and Committees
Peter George AM
ILS Business Commission and Finance Committee
Dave Thompson (Chair)
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Ian Fullagar
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Rick Wright OAM
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Greg Allum OAM
ILS Sport Commission and Committees
Anthony Bradstreet
ILS Drowning Prevention and Public Education Commission
SECTION 04 FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT
S U M M A R I S E D F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 30 J U N E 2016 The summarised financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2016. The financial statements and specific disclosures included in the summarised financial report have been derived from the 2016 financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The summarised financial report cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The full financial report and the auditor’s report will be sent to SLSA’s voting members on request, free of charge.
D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A LYS I S O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 30 J U N E 2016 1. S TAT EM EN T S O F PRO FI T O R LO S S A N D OT H ER CO M PR EH EN S I V E I N CO M E The 2016 consolidated surplus was $2,204,253 (2015: $1,684,185). This included a $156,244 deficit (2015: $181,780 surplus) in helicopter activities and a $2,084,873 surplus (2015: $953,156) from The Surf Life Saving Foundation (‘The Foundation’). Consolidated revenue for 2016 was $72,944,242 (2015: $72,050,144). Sponsorship increased to $12,154,177 (2015: $11,001,534), offset by a slight decrease in Government Grants to $8,861,187 (2015: $9,420,995). The Foundation’s lottery and trade promotion activities contributed $25,186,066 (2015: $26,656,146) to group revenue. Consolidated expenditure was relatively consistent with the prior year at $70,739,989 (2015: $70,365,959). This is reflected in expenditure on Lifesaving at $13,973,051 (2015: $14,086,141), while expenditure on competitions increased slightly to $4,547,007 (2015: $4,295,464). Overall expenditure for helicopter administration and operations decreased slightly to $12,197,015 (2015: $12,966,716). Foundation commercial expenditure, which includes the cost of prizes for lotteries and trade promotions, decreased to $18,869,313 (2015: $21,197,199).
2. S TAT EM EN T S O F FI N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N The net assets of the consolidated group have increased to $37,315,012 (2015: $35,110,759). The current ratio (current assets : current liabilities) of the group 3.07 (2015: 2.17) continues to be well above the international benchmark of one. Property, plant and equipment decreased by $1,894,444 to $17,033,556 while cash decreased to $24,266,185 (2015: $24,683,761). Over the twelve month period, total group assets decreased by $1,426,311 while group liabilities decreased by $3,630,564. The resulting increase in group equity was $2,204,253 representing the surplus for the year. The debt/equity ratio (total liabilities : total equity) of 0.32 (2015: 0.44) of the group continues to show a conservative approach to leveraging the business.
3. S TAT EM EN T S O F C A S H FLOW S For the consolidated group, cash decreased by $417,576 (2015: $4,181,036 increase). Net cash inflow from operating activities was $1,606,411 (2015: $6,226,539). Net cash outflow from investment activities was $2,023,987 (2015: $2,045,503) which comprised payments of $2,185,694 (2015: $2,376,042) for property, plant and equipment. This was offset by proceeds of $161,707 (2015: $330,539) from the sale of property, plant and equipment.
074
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 NOTE
CONSOLIDATED 2016 ($)
PARENT ENTITY
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Revenue
2
72,944,242
72,050,144
28,891,891
27,897,095
Expenses
3
(70,739,989)
(70,365,959)
(28,663,758)
(27,391,796)
2,204,253
1,684,185
228,133
505,299
Surplus before income tax expense Income tax expense Surplus after income tax expense for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
-
-
-
-
2,204,253
1,684,185
228,133
505,299
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
2,204,253
1,684,185
228,133
505,299
The above statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 NOTE CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables
4
Inventories
CONSOLIDATED
PARENT ENTITY
2016($)
2015($)
2016($)
2015($)
24,266,185
24,683,761
5,148,136
5,511,869
1,693,752
1,871,326
1,015,799
2,629,242
665,083
802,618
400,688
531,975
Property, plant and equipment
9
1,126,145
-
-
-
Other assets
5
5,294,439
4,043,621
152,431
-
33,045,604
31,401,326
6,717,054
8,673,086
Total current assets NON CURRENT ASSETS Other financial assets
6
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
Trade and other receivables
4
236,240
286,240
-
-
Property, plant and equipment
15,907,411
18,928,000
6,813,248
7,028,697
Total non current assets
16,143,651
19,214,240
10,114,130
10,329,579
Total assets
49,189,255
50,615,566
16,831,184
19,002,665
CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
7
9,446,381
13,185,796
5,196,089
7,637,346
Employee benefits
8
1,325,147
1,266,596
337,630
377,457
10,771,528
14,452,392
5,533,719
8,014,803
936,812
874,001
936,812
874,001
Total current liabilities NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
7
Employee benefits
8
165,903
178,414
55,366
36,707
1,102,715
1,052,415
992,178
910,708
Total liabilities
11,874,243
15,504,807
6,525,897
8,925,511
NET ASSETS
37,315,012
35,110,759
10,305,287
10,077,154
34,214,234
32,009,981
7,204,509
6,976,376
Total non current liabilities
EQUIT Y Retained earnings Other reserves
TOTAL EQUITY
13
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
37,315,012
35,110,759
10,305,287
10,077,154
The above statements of financial position are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
076
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
RETAINED SPECIAL OTHER TOTAL RETAINED SPECIAL OTHER TOTAL SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($) SURPLUSES ($) FUNDS ($) RESERVES ($) EQUITY ($) Balance at 30 June 2014
28,621,673
1,704,123
3,100,778
33,426,574
4,766,954
1,704,123
3,100,778
9,571,855
1,684,185
-
-
1,684,185
505,299
-
-
505,299
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,684,185
-
-
1,684,185
505,299
-
-
505,299
Amounts transferred from special funds
1,704,123
(1,704,123)
-
-
1,704,123
(1,704,123)
-
-
Balance at 30 June 2015
32,009,981
-
3,100,778
35,110,759
6,976,376
-
3,100,778
10,077,154
2,204,253
-
-
2,204,253
228,133
-
-
228,133
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,204,253
-
-
2,204,253
228,133
-
-
228,133
34,214,234
-
3,100,778
37,315,012
7,204,509
-
3,100,778
10,305,287
Surplus after income tax expense for the year
Surplus after income tax expense for the year
Balance at 30 June 2016
The above statements of changes in equity are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
PARENT ENTITY
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Receipts from sponsors, donors and customers (inclusive of GST)
76,221,068
76,899,104
31,558,909
30,282,958
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
(75,195,478)
(71,326,729)
(30,486,826)
(29,058,193)
580,821
654,164
106,366
150,350
1,606,411
6,226,539
1,178,449
1,375,115
(2,185,694)
(2,376,042)
(1,618,496)
(176,265)
161,707
330,539
76,314
-
(2,023,987)
(2,045,503)
(1,542,182)
(176,265)
-
-
-
(2,168)
Interest received Net cash from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments for property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Net cash (used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Loans (to) subsidiaries Net cash (used in) financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
-
-
-
(2,168)
(417,576)
4,181,036
(363,733)
1,196,682
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
24,683,761
20,502,725
5,511,869
4,315,187
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
24,266,185
24,683,761
5,148,136
5,511,869
The above statements of cash flows are to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2016 1. S U M M A RY O F S I G N I F I C A N T AC C O U N T I N G P O L I C I E S
The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared from the audited financial report for Surf life Saving Australia Limited and the entities that it controlled during and at the end of the year ended 30 June 2016. The audited financial report for the year ended 30 June 2016 is available to Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s voting members on request from Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is Surf Life Saving Australia Limited’s functional and presentation currency. The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the summary financial statements are derived from and are consistent with the full financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries. The summary financial statements cannot be expected to provide as detailed an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and its subsidiaries as the full financial report. The Summary Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012. The accounting policies adopted have been consistently applied to all financial periods unless otherwise stated.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PARENT ENTITY
2. REVENUE
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Government grants
8,861,187
9,420,995
7,719,842
8,144,867
Sponsorship
12,154,177
11,001,534
10,883,983
9,647,393
Fundraising and donations
17,908,024
17,042,154
6,531,440
6,565,439
Commercial revenue
25,186,066
26,656,146
-
-
Contract revenue
4,135,971
3,563,250
-
-
Other revenue
1,563,658
1,485,411
1,335,899
1,257,578
582,030
654,879
106,366
150,350
1,342,545
1,241,563
1,355,727
1,250,732
251,950
103,476
-
-
Interest Sale of goods Hire of helicopter Royalty and trademark revenue
212,383
151,269
212,383
151,269
Competition entry fees
746,251
729,467
746,251
729,467
72,944,242
72,050,144
28,891,891
27,897,095
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 3. EXPENSES
PARENT ENTITY
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Lifesaving
13,973,051
14,086,141
15,265,420
15,350,769
Competitions
4,547,007
4,295,464
4,547,007
4,295,464
Administration of lifesaving and competitions
5,026,621
3,349,675
4,616,815
2,786,455
Cost of sales
1,070,966
976,195
1,080,932
984,429
Fundraising distribution to states
8,748,557
9,158,737
3,027,900
3,974,679
Philanthropic expense
2,291,184
2,347,635
-
-
Expenses relating to commercial activities
18,869,313
21,197,199
-
-
Administration of Foundation activities
2,129,767
1,975,623
-
-
Helicopter administration and finance
1,689,432
1,757,165
-
-
Helicopter operations
10,507,583
9,233,808
-
-
Helicopter fundraising
1,757,570
1,975,743
-
-
Foreign exchange loss
404
10,350
-
-
Net loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
128,534
2,224
125,684
-
70,739,989
70,365,959
28,663,758
27,391,796
1,161,674
1,355,536
462,370
1,063,263
4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables Other receivables
532,078
515,790
553,429
1,565,979
1,693,752
1,871,326
1,015,799
2,629,242
236,240
286,240
-
-
236,240
286,240
-
-
432,862
373,818
152,431
-
NON CURRENT Security deposit
5. OTHER ASSETS Prepayments Fundraising Prize Bank
4,861,577
3,669,803
-
-
5,294,439
4,043,621
152,431
-
The Fundraising Prize Bank consists of property purchases, and other prizes to be offered in future lotteries. Other costs, that are not associated with prizes, which relate to future lotteries, are expensed when incurred. 6. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Unlisted investments in subsidiaries at cost (Note 12)
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
-
-
3,300,882
3,300,882
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FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
PARENT ENTITY
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Trade payables
2,063,901
2,705,248
699,281
1,068,341
Other payables
1,818,322
3,894,212
1,263,450
2,311,648
Income in advance
4,613,903
5,736,464
2,283,103
3,407,485
950,255
849,872
950,255
849,872
9,446,381
13,185,796
5,196,089
7,637,346
CURRENT
Public liability claims pool (see below)
NON CURRENT Public liability claims pool (see below)
936,812
874,001
936,812
874,001
936,812
874,001
936,812
874,001
The public liability claims pool is administered by the parent entity on behalf of the parent entity and all its State Centres to manage part of the public liability risk for all of Surf Life Saving Australia’s entities covered by the parent entity’s public liability insurance. Current estimates by insurance broker (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) calculated a potential liability of $950,255 (2015: $849,872). This amount makes up the current liability portion shown above. 8. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CURRENT Employee benefits
1,325,147
1,266,596
337,630
377,457
NON CURRENT Employee benefits Aggregate employee benefits
165,903
178,414
55,366
36,707
1,491,050
1,445,010
392,996
414,164
080
N OT E S TO A N D F O R M I N G PA R T O F T H E S U M M A RY F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E Y E A R EN D ED 3 0 J U N E 2016 9. P R O P E R T Y, P L A N T A N D E Q U I PM E N T
Of the total Property, Plant and Equipment for the consolidated entity, $15,907,240 is classified as non-current assets and $1,126,145 is classified as current assets. The current asset value represents the Property, Plant and Equipment belonging to Northern Region SLSA Rescue Helicopter Service as the entity is expected to be wound up within the next accounting period (see note 10). 10. C O N T I N G E N C I E S
The parent entity manages a public liability claims pool on behalf of the parent entity and all Surf Life Saving Australia’s State Centres. A review has indicated that the funds held in the pool will be sufficient to cover the cost of all expected claims. The NSW Government announced on 17 July 2013 a Reform Plan in which NSW Health propose to restructure helicopter contracts. Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd (NRHRS) assisted Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service to tender for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the Northern Region. Based on the results of the tender, NRHRS will cease providing HEMS services in May 2017. On 30 August 2014 the board of SLSA resolved that NRHRS be wound up following the expiration of the HEMS service. The constitution of NRHRS states that on winding up 50 per cent of the net assets of the company be distributed to charitable organisations within the local flight path area. This will result in a reduction in the net assets of the consolidated entity as these funds are distributed upon winding up. The net assets of NRHRS have been recognised at net realisable value however the organisations to receive funds from the distribution have not yet been determined. For the year ended 30 June 2016 the total amount to be distributed is not yet quantifiable and therefore no provision has been recognised at year end. Details of the assets and liabilities of NRHRS as at 30 June 2016 are as follows: NHHRS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS
2016 ($)
Cash and cash equivalents
13,494,170
Trade and other receivables
223,007
Inventories Property, plant and equipment
141,245 1,126,145
Other assets
147,925
Total assets
15,132,492
LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
307,932
Provisions
436,712
Other liabilities
881,140
Total liabilities
1,625,784
NET ASSETS
13,506,708
11. M E M B E R S’ E Q U I T Y I S S U E D C A P I TA L
The parent entity is 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 $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. As at 30 June 2016 the number of members was 169,250 (2015: 169,633).
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FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 PER CENT OF SHARES HELD 12. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES
COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION
2016 (%)
2015 (%)
Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1)
Australia
100
100
Northern Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service Pty Ltd
(1) (2)
Australia
100
100
Australia
100
100
Australia
100
100
Australia
-
-
SLSA Helicopters Pty Ltd Surf Sports Australia Pty Ltd The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited
(3)
(1) C ompliance with the financial disclosure requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) has been disclosed in the financial statements of these entities. (2) Not Audited by BDO East Coast Partnership. (3) T he Surf Life Saving Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and therefore does not have issued capital. The parent entity acquired control over The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited on 1 July 2013 by board resolution of The Surf Life Saving Foundation Limited.
CONSOLIDATED
PARENT ENTITY
13. OTHER RESERVES
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
2016 ($)
2015 ($)
Acquisition/disposition reserve
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
3,100,778
The acquisition/disposition reserve represents the net assets of The Surf Life Saving Foundation acquired by the parent entity on 1 July 2013 for nil consideration.
14 . F O U N DAT I O N P E R P E T U I T Y T R U S T (F O R M E R LY K N O W N A S S U R F L I F E S AV I N G R E S C U E F U N D T R U S T )
The parent entity is a beneficiary of the Foundation Perpetuity Trust. Funds held on behalf of the parent as at 30 June 2016 were $5,011,707 (2015: $4,864,786). Funds held in the Trust can only be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Trustee, provided such withdrawal meets the criteria as noted in the Trust Deed. 15. F I N A N C I A L R I S K M A N AG E M E N T
The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant interest rate risk. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The consolidated entity enters 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. 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. 16 . E V E N T S O C C U R R I N G A F T E R T H E R E P O R T I N G P E R I O D
No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of the those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years. 17. C O M PA N Y D E TA I L S
The registered office and principal place of business of the consolidated entity is 789 Botany Road, Rosebery, NSW 2018.
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D I R E C T O R S ’ D E C L A R AT I O N
In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, the directors of the company declare that the summary financial statements of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and Controlled Entities for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, as set out on pages 74–82: a. Complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and b. I s an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2016 and has been derived from and is consistent with the full financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and Controlled Entities. On behalf of the Directors by
Graham Ford AM Director Sydney, 30 September 2016
Martin Walsh Director Sydney, 30 September 2016
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Report on the Summary Financial Report To the members of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited The accompanying summary financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, which comprise the statements of financial position as at 30 June 2016, the statements of profit or loss and other Report on the Summary Financial Report comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for the year then ended, and relatedsummary notes, are derivedreport from the audited report of Surf Life Saving Australia The accompanying financial of Surf Life financial Saving Australia Limited, which comprise the Limited and the entities it controlled for the year ended 30 June 2016. The concise financial report statements of financial position as at 30 June 2016, the statements of profit or loss and other does not containincome, all the statements disclosures required byin the Australian AccountingofStandards comprehensive of changes equity and statements cash flows– Reduced for the year then Disclosure reading the concise financial not Saving a substitute for ended, andRequirements related notes,and areaccordingly, derived from the audited financial reportreport of SurfisLife Australia reading the audited financial report. Limited and the entities it controlled for the year ended 30 June 2016. The concise financial report does not contain all the disclosures requiredFinancial by the Australian Directors’ Responsibility for the Summary Report Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and accordingly, reading the concise financial report is not a substitute for The directors are responsible for the preparation of the summary financial report in accordance with reading the audited financial report. Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports, and the Australian Charities and not-forDirectors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report profits Commission Act 2012, and Summary for such internal control as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the summary financial report. The directors are responsible for the preparation of the summary financial report in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports, and the Australian Charities and not-forAuditor’s Responsibility profits Commission Act 2012, and for such internal control as the directors determine are necessary to Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the report. concise financial report based on our procedures, enable the preparation of the summary financial which were conducted in accordance with Auditing Standard ASA 810 Engagements to Report on Auditor’s Responsibility Summary Financial Statements. We have conducted an independent audit, in accordance with Australian Auditing financial report of Surf Life Saving and the Our responsibility isStandards, to express of anthe opinion on the concise financial reportAustralia based onLimited our procedures, entities it controlled for the year ended 30 June 2016. We expressed an unmodified opinion which were conducted in accordance with Auditing Standard ASA 810 Engagements to Reporton onthat financial in our report dated September 2016. The Australian Auditing Standardswith require that Summary report Financial Statements. We 30 have conducted an independent audit, in accordance we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform Australian Auditing Standards, of the financial report of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the the audit to it obtain reasonable assurance whether the2016. financial report for the year is freeopinion from material entities controlled for the year ended 30 June We expressed an unmodified on that misstatement. financial report in our report dated 30 September 2016. The Australian Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and perform An audit involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about the amountsand andplan disclosures in thethe audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report for the year is free from material concise financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the misstatement. assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the concise financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk procedures assessments, auditor considers controland relevant to thein the An audit involves performing to the obtain evidence aboutinternal the amounts disclosures entity’s preparation of the concise financial report in order to design audit procedures that are the concise financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including appropriate of in the the risks circumstances, not for the of purpose of expressing opinion on the due effectiveness assessment of materialbut misstatement the concise financialanreport, whether to fraud of the entity’s internal control. Our procedures included testing that the information in the concise or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the andfinancial is consistent the financial for the year, andare financialpreparation report is derived entity’s of thefrom, concise reportwith, in order to design report audit procedures that examination onthe a test basis, of audit supporting amounts, discussion analysis, and appropriate in circumstances, butevidence not for the purpose the of expressing an opinionand on the effectiveness other disclosures which were not directly derived from the financial report for the year. of the entity’s internal control. Our procedures included testing that the information in the concise financial report is derived from, and is consistent with, the financial report for the year, and examination on a test basis, of audit evidence supporting the amounts, discussion and analysis, and other disclosures which were not directly derived from the financial report for the year.
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These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the summary financial report complies with AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports and whether the discussion and analysis complies with the requirements laid down in AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the concise financial report including the discussion and analysis of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited and the entities it controlled for the year ended 30 June 2016 complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 Concise Financial Reports.
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SECTION 05 AWARDS & HONOURS
2 015 –16 S L S A H A L L O F F A M E I N D U C T E E S AWARDS & HONOURS
MARK FIFE OAM BROADBEACH SLSC, QLD
MONA VALE BLACK OPEN A SURF BOAT CREW MONA VALE SLSC, NSW
Mark has been involved with surf lifesaving committees for 14 years. He has been a Sectional Referee, Champion Lifesaver for 2 years and an Area Referee for 8 years. He has run coaching and officials workshops in WA, VIC, NSW and QLD over 5 years. He oversaw and instigated the National Rescue of the Month and has served as the Chair of the Meritorious Committee for 14 years. Mark is the only member to be awarded Australian Lifesaver of the Year in 1997 and Australian Volunteer of the Year in 2007.
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The Mona Vale Black Open A Surf Boat Crew have achieved a significant record in winning three consecutive Australian Championship Open Men’s Surf Boat Titles from 2011–13.
SL SA HALL OF FAME AWARDS & HONOURS
SLSA HALL OF FAME SURF LIFESAVING
ADMINISTRATION
SPORT
SPORT
Major John Bond
Gregory Arthur Allum OAM
John Bliss
Robert (Bob) Mayo AM
Harold John Brown OAM
Cornelius Kennedy Asmussen MBE
Don Morrison OAM
Michael Burke BEM
Sir Adrian Curlewis CVO CBE
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore Open Boat crew
Professor Tess Cramond OBE AO
Roy Doyle
Bondi R&R team
Ken Murray
Currumbin Patrol Competition team
Theo Haywood
Bundaberg March Past team
Bob Newbiggin
Cliff Marsh OAM
Graham Carlisle OAM
Harry Nightingale
Jack Dearlove MBE
Donald D McIntyre
Jon Donohoe AM
Clint Robinson OAM
Bob Gear AM
John West (Jack) McMaster AM DFC
Harold C Evans
Barry Rodgers
Alan Kennedy MBE
Tom Meagher OBE
Karla Gilbert
Noel P Ryan
Dr Ian Mackie AM
Lyster Ormsby
Kristy Harris
Peter Douglas Tibbitts
Graham McKenzie OAM
Charles Davidson Paterson
Trevor Hendy AM
Ken Vidler
Hector McDonald OAM
Ronald E Rankin AM
Dennis Heussner
Wanda Six Man R&R team
Warren Allen Rennie AM
Paul Smith OAM
John Robert Holt
Stephen Warren
Earle Smith AM
Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Ky Hurst
Graham Ross White OAM
Ainslie W ‘Sprint’ Walker OBE
Ron Tallon OAM
Brian Hutchings
Steve Wilkes
Peter George AM
FO (Frank) Venning MBE
Grant Kenny OAM
Shannon Eckstein
Mark Fife OAM
Ken WC Watson MBE
Bruce Kolkka
Michael Jones
Alan Brian Whelpton AO
Peter Lacey
Naomi Flood
Dan White OAM
Killcare Open Mens Beach Relay Team
North Cottesloe Open Surf Boat—Crew
SW (Bill) Winders MBE
Maroubra SLSC Double Ski Team
Lenore Grice
Ian (Rick) Wright OAM
Northcliffe Open Patrol Competition Team
Lachlan Tame
Mona Vale Black Open A Surf Boat Crew
South Port Open March Past Team
Jack Winders OBE
Robert Brydon AM
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Kristy Munroe
Alison O’Toole
2 015 –16 S L S A A W A R D S O F E X C E L L E N C E AWARDS & HONOURS
DHL SURF LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR WILLIAM JACKSON Brighton SLSC, SA
DHL LIFEGUARD OF THE YEAR LUKE PLANT Australian Lifeguard Service VIC
DHL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR WARICK REDWOOD Sunshine Beach SLSC, QLD
Luke, in the role of Chief Lifeguard at Phillip Island, is dedicated to his lifeguard duties. He has restructured the lifeguard service at Phillip Island to ensure that the beach can remain open and patrolled while a successful search and rescue is being undertaken. Luke has also been accepted onto the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter team.
Warick’s leadership and engagement at Sunshine Beach SLSC is evident in the development and maintenance of the largest contingent of Y&C members in the club’s history through the club and community-based activities. Warick has also actively engaged new members to undertake SRC and BM courses, achieving a 75 per cent increase in active patrolling members.
TRAINER OF THE YEAR BELINDA KUSTER Scarboro SLSC, WA
ASSESSOR OF THE YEAR K ATRINA ANTONY Portland SLSC, VIC
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE YEAR PROJECT 291 Bellambi SLSC
In her role as the Education Officer at Scarboro SLSC, Belinda has shown dedication to delivering courses in all surf disciplines, as well as assisting other clubs with training and assessing needs. During the course of the year she also mentored probationary assessors to enable them to become competent assessors. Belinda was awarded the State and Club Trainer of the Year for 2014–15.
Katrina has been dedicated to building capability within lifesaving clubs in Victoria so that they are sustainable into the future. This work earned her the 2014 Member of Parliament’s National Volunteer Award. She has helped build a stronger relationship between Portland Surf Life Saving Club and its principal sponsor by providing opportunities for workers to gain their Resuscitation Award through the club.
William has completed 215 patrol hours, leading to 60 new and upskilled surf lifesavers patrolling South Australia’s beaches. He successfully trained two Bronze medallion squads, one SRC group and one IRB crew group at Brighton SLSC. He is dedicated to Surf Life Saving, contributing not only to his main club but also to Goolwa SLSC.
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Bellambi Surf Life Saving Club is providing a Surf Education Program, free of charge, to more than 140 children from one of the most socially disadvantaged suburbs in the Illawarra. The core purpose of the program is to provide essential surf education. The surf club is achieving this by conducting a water safety education and leadership program for beginner surf lifesavers. The Surf Education Program has also joined with a local swimming school to provide its students with some basic swimming skills.
SURF SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR CAROL GIBBS Trigg Island SLSC, WA
SURF SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR ANDREW CHANDLER Seacliff SLSC, SA
SURF SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ELIZABETH PLUIMERS North Burleigh SLSC, QLD
Carol is an accredited Level 3 Surf Sport Official who has officiated at club, state, national and international events and was awarded the Surf Life Saving Western Australia 2015 Official of the Year award for her efforts. In 2014–15 Carol had a major impact in the accreditation of new officials in Western Australia.
Andrew’s coaching expertise and skills have been a driving force behind the success of his athletes. All athletes under Andrew’s guidance reached the team goals set at the beginning of the season. To top this off, four of his athletes were selected to represent South Australia in both the state team and the junior development teams. One of Andrew’s athletes also won their first Australian medal.
Liz is a high-performing and talented athlete. In 2014–15 she came first in the Coolangatta Gold, won the overall NutriGrain Series in 2014–15 as well as winning the IronWoman title at the Australian Championships. Liz is the first woman to win the IronWoman triple crown and is an exceptional role model to younger surf lifesavers, especially young women.
DHL CLUB OF THE YEAR Mermaid Beach SLSC, QLD
SURF SPORTS YOUTH ATHLETE OF THE YEAR LIZZIE WELBORN North Bondi SLSC, NSW
Mermaid Beach SLSC has improved its lifesaving services and contribution to aquatic safety on the Gold Coast by expanding patrol footprint and timings, provision and surplus patrolling members. The club has also increased morale, retention and membership for the fourth consecutive year, with a 6 per cent membership growth over the 2015–16 season.
Due to a plethora of achievements Lizzie was awarded the U17 Female Athlete of the Year and was nominated for Open Female Athlete of the Year at the Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence in 2015. In 2014–15 she won four gold medals and one silver medal at The Aussies in 2015 and was recently selected into the International Youth Team Surf Rescue.
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N AT I O N A L R E S C U E O F T H E M O N T H AWARDS & HONOURS
The National Rescue of the Month is a program that recognises excellence in lifesaving and service delivery, measured against industry best practice and operating procedures. The Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) board endorsed the implementation of the National Rescue of the Month in December 2013. The National Rescue of the Month recipients listed below were awarded at quarterly ceremonies at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.
JULY–AUGUST 2015 SOUTH MAROUBRA SLSC Damien Woods, Michael Fernandez and Christopher Maloney On Sunday 9 August at 10.30 am, South Maroubra club members Damien Woods, Michael Fernandez and Christopher Maloney rescued a rock fisherman from Malabar Headland who had fallen and broken his leg. Once they located the patient, they carefully made their way down to the rocks and administered oxygen and applied first aid by splinting his leg. All three stayed with the patient until the NSW Ambulance rescue helicopter arrived and winched the fisherman to a nearby reserve. He was stabilised and taken to hospital by paramedics. The three surf lifesavers demonstrated advanced skills to successfully treat the fisherman. Their prompt response and teamwork ensured the best possible outcome for the patient.
SEPTEMBER 2015 NOOSA HEADS SLSC Greg McLaughlin, Gen Brewer, Kirra Molnar, Donald McKill and Murdoch Mayfield On Thursday 3 September 2015, five Noosa Heads surf lifesavers completed two rescues involving several swimmers. Greg McLaughlin was alerted to swimmers in trouble approximately 100–150 m offshore and he immediately paddled out with a rescue board to assist. Fellow lifesaver, Murdoch Mayfield had reached one swimmer and placed him on his boogie board, so he and Greg were able to bring him ashore where Gen Brewer and Don McKill then transported him to the first aid room. Greg, Gen and Donald later rescued another person who had been caught in a rip current. Kirra Molnar transported this patient via ATV to the first aid room for treatment. The speed at which these incidents were dealt with demonstrated the excellent skills of all lifesavers involved.
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OCTOBER 2015 FINGAL ROVERS SLSC Chris Dennis and Debrah Cheers On 3 October 2015, three children were washed off the rocks from the Fingal Headlands. Two children were able to return back up to the rocks while the other child was washed out to sea. Their carer, Agneshatin ‘Aggie’ Auella immediately jumped in to rescue the child. Patrolling member Chris Dennis selflessly jumped in to assist and was able to swim with the child. Senior Constable Crossan swam out 100 m and assisted Chris and the child back to shore. Bystanders Adam Williams and Aaron Hillier had jumped in to assist Aggie who had become unconscious. Patrolling member, Debrah Cheers with the help of the bystanders launched the IRB with Senior Constable Anthony Atkins. The IRB crew spotted three people in the water off the headland. Due to the large and messy swell, it took the crew three attempts to pull Aggie into the IRB. Once they returned to shore, Debrah began CPR till medical assistance arrived. Chris and Debrah demonstrated exceptional lifesaving skills through their courageous and quick, decisive actions.
NOVEMBER 2015 WAMBERAL SLSC Denver Brown On 27 November, Denver Brown was providing water safety for the Wamberal SLSC Nippers board training. A mother alerted Denver to her 16-year-old daughter and friend caught in a rip, needing urgent assistance. Denver immediately paddled out to the two swimmers and noticed two males attempting to keep the distressed swimmers afloat. Denver brought one of the female swimmers safely back to shore then immediately went back out to pick up the second female swimmer. If it had not been for the initial efforts of the two teenage males and the additional assistance from Denver, the two female swimmers could have drowned. Denver demonstrated exceptional decision-making and lifesaving skills in rescuing the two females in dangerous conditions.
DECEMBER 2015 BULLI SLSC Dean Dudley, Kiah Taylor, Kaimana Fittock, Zara Sharman, Morgan Richards, Daniel St George, Graham Bilton & Stuart Brown On 6 December 2015, a large wave swept six males 100 m out to sea approximately 20 m north of the Bulli SLSC flags in 2-m dumping surf. Eight patrolling members including SRCs swiftly acted to rescue the patients utilising rescue boards, rescue tubes and an IRB. One distressed patient frantically grabbed a member (in an attacking manner) in an attempt to be saved and was calmed. All patients were returned to shore safely in testing conditions. All lifesavers involved demonstrated exceptional lifesaving skills and experience with SLS equipment that ultimately prevented serious injuries.
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JANUARY 2016 LSV LIFEGUARDS, BASS REGION AND WOOLAMAI BEACH SLSC Liam O’Brien, Josh Eaton, Iain Marshall & Ryley Hannagan On 10 January, LSV lifeguards Josh Eaton, Iain Marshall, Ryley Hannagan and Liam O’Brien heard a commotion on shore on their way in from their after-work swim. Being closest, Liam swam towards the group to find out what was happening. The other three lifeguards spotted two swimmers in the rip and rescued them. Liam then determined two other swimmers were still missing and with the assistance of a surfer, began searching for them. The lifeguards and surfers worked together to return two unconscious patients to shore, where they commenced CPR. Eight lifeguards and volunteers directly assisted in two resuscitations, as well as managing a third patient who was in respiratory distress. Two surfers also contributed to the search and rescue in a major way, and additional Woolamai Beach volunteers supported the response. If it were not for the brave efforts of all involved, the outcome would likely have been far more tragic.
FEBRUARY 2016 NORTH STEYNE SLSC AND MANLY LSC Yao Xen Tan (North Steyne SLSC), Michele Kaye and Nigel Kassulske (Manly LSC) On 13 February, an unconscious patient was found face down in the water and was brought to the beach on a surfboard by two surfing tourists. Yao Xen Tan was alerted and ran down the beach. As the first responding lifesaver he asked a member of the public to call 000. After checking her airways, he began CPR with the assistance of a member of the public. Nigel Kassulske arrived and gave directions for the ambulance and the CPR and managed the scene. After five cycles had been completed by Yao, very shallow breaths were detected. Michele Kaye arrived on the scene and noted that the patient’s abdomen was convulsing and called out that the patient was breathing. Michele then took over control of the patient’s head and airway in recovery position while the patient vomited sea water. Michele then confirmed the patient was breathing abnormally in an unconscious state. Paramedics arrived as well as two doctors from the Careflight helicopter and continued treatment in one of the ambulances. Without the quick response and advance rescue skills from lifesavers involved, the patient may not have survived.
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MARCH 2016 GUNNAMATTA SLSC Jack Nicol, Ben Jones, Kayla Ryan, Zac Comley, Paul Nicol On 31 March, a team of off-duty lifesavers responded to an incident where a 51-year-old male was injured in a 1.5 m shore break. The lifesavers witnessed him getting sucked up and slammed head first into the sand in a large and unexpected shore dump while body surfing with his son. The patient was found face down and unconscious. They removed him from the water and cleared his airways, keeping in mind that the patient may have received spinal injuries. After determining that he didn’t require CPR, the team maintained head/ spinal support and oxygen as he gained consciousness. They arranged for an ambulance and carried him via spinal board to the vehicle. Without the quick response and applied rescue skills of the lifesavers, the outcome for the patient could have more serious.
APRIL 2016 NORTH BONDI SLSC Simon King, Karen Sheppard, Lucy Schott, Gary Pendergast, Danielle Poirier, Paul Parks, John Rohl, Lisa Croudace, Patrick Kerr, Matthew Brown, Kathryn Percy, Alex Holmwood, Emma Mellow-Sandford, India Fay, Adam Brass, David Tinworth and Jake Hilton. On Saturday 23 April, a group of 15 swimmers was advised not to enter the water as the beach was closed. Despite the warning, they entered the water. Unfortunately, the swimmers found themselves in trouble 50 m offshore and a number of them were washed against the rocks. Patrol captains Simon King and Karen Sheppard launched a rescue effort while Gary Pendergast headed out and assisted one of the swimmers who had been washed onto rocks. As the conditions were rough, Patrick Kerr and Matthew Brown (rescue board), David Tinworth and Jake Hilton (IRB), John Rohl and Lisa Croudace (rescue tube) all headed out to provide support. Patrick supported two swimmers on his board until Matthew arrived and was able to paddle one of the swimmers back to shore. The other swimmer was transferred into the IRB to be taken back to shore. Lisa and John directed the remaining struggling swimmers back to shore. All 15 swimmers had been returned to shore and several swimmers suffered serious injury from being washed against the rocks. The challenging conditions and the difficulty of the rescue highlights the teamwork and skill shown by the North Bondi surf lifesavers both on the beach and in the water.
MAY–JUNE 2016 MACKSVILLE–SCOTTS HEAD SLSC Jason O’Donnell, Scott Balfour, Cathryn O’Donnell, Barry Clow, David Brunsdon and Peter Dyba A daring rescue by Macksville–Scotts Head surf lifesavers on Sunday 5 June saved the life of a 30-year-old Irish kayaker. The 30-year-old kayaker had entered the water with a friend at about 11.00 am when a huge wave overturned their kayaks and both men were separated from their craft. One paddler was able to swim back to shore, but the other became stranded and began to drift out to sea. Luckily Macksville–Scotts Head SLSC President Jason O’Donnell was at the clubhouse to drop off a new defibrillator and his wife witnessed the incident and alerted Jason. Jason along with Scott Balfour a recent Bronze Medallion graduate and a local fire captain crewed an IRB out to rescue the man. When he was brought to shore the man was suffering extreme exhaustion and hypothermia. He was an experienced kayaker and was wearing a life jacket. Jason O’Donnell explained that the life jacket was key to saving the kayaker’s life.
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ME RITORIOUS AWARDS AWARDS & HONOURS
Meritorious Awards are awarded to affiliated clubs and/or their members and/or public for outstanding deeds of bravery performed in the sphere of surf lifesaving operations. This includes lifesaving—both in and outside of designated patrol hours. In 2015–16, Certificates of Merit were awarded to the following.
MACKSVILLE–SCOTTS HEAD SLSC Group Certificate of Merit NORTH BONDI SLSC Group Certificate of Merit REDHEAD SLSC Group Certificate of Merit AVAN CHRISTIE EVANS HEAD/CASINO SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert BRUCE KELLY SOUTH NARRABEEN SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert DESLEIGH JONES DICKY BEACH SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert
GRAHAM & LUCAS TOMS SOUTH MAROUBRA SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert AVALON BEACH SLSC & WARRIEWOOD SLSC Group Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert WESFARMERS LIFESAVER JET RESCUE TEAM ALBANY SLSC Group Certificate of Merit with Bronze Insert ADRIANN VAN DER WALLEN PALM BEACH SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit CRAIG ZULIAN TOWRADGI SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit
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ELENA DAMIANOPOULOS FLOREAT SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit EMMA JACKSON KURRAWA SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit RICHARD GARNSEY CRONULLA SLSC Individual Certificate of Merit AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE, WA Group Certificate of Merit
NEW LIFE MEMBERS AWARDS & HONOURS
MARK FIFE OAM
DECEASED LIFE MEMBER
Since joining the Surf Life Saving movement in 1975, Mark has become the epitome of the iconic Aussie surf lifesaver. He shares his spirit and his passion for Surf Life Saving with all who are fortunate to meet him and inspires those around him to become better lifesavers. Mark is not only a dedicated member of Broadbeach SLSC but also a tireless volunteer for South Coast Branch, SLSA Chair, Lifesaving and Deputy President of Surf Life Saving Queensland. Mark has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to lifesaving. Mark has been inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame for his involvement with lifesaving. He has been part of lifesaving committees for 14 years, Sectional Referee, Champion Lifesaver for 2 years, Area Referee for 8 years. He has run coaching and officials workshops in WA, VIC, NSW and QLD for more than 5 years. He oversaw and instigated the National Rescue of the Month and has served as the Chair of the Meritorious Committee for 14 years. He is the only member to be awarded Australian Lifesaver of the Year in 1997 and Australian Volunteer of the Year in 2007.
PROFESSOR TESS CRAMMOND AO OBE SLSQ
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SLSA LIFE MEMBERS AWARDS & HONOURS
R E CO G N I S I N G D I S T I N G U I S H E D S E RV I C E Life Membership of SLSA is awarded to members who have contributed distinguished voluntary service to SLSA for more than 20 years. To be considered as distinguished service, the service must be both sustained and provide an evident contribution. SLSA currently has 272 recorded Life Members. * Denotes deceased
* Doyle, RD
* Hayton MBE, N
* McGrath, HF
*Riley MBE, HK
* Rathborne, H
* Webb, GR
* Castleman MBE, AW
*Asmussen MBE, CK
* Burke BEM, MJ
* Figtree, AS
* Prior BEM, AE
* Molyneux, D
* McIntyre, DD
* Thompson, DH
* Haywood MBE, FST
* Crain MBE, WAT
* Windon, SJ
* Hodge, JN
* Frizzell OBE OAM, AB
* Bennett, PI
* McRorie, JS
* Small, HA
* McCarthy, JG
*Smith AM, EJ
* Canning, JT
* Emms, FG
* Spender OBE, JR
* Clark OAM, HH
* Goold, WJ
* Mack, C
*Bullpitt MBE, NF
* Grant OAM, GF
* Cohen, GS
* Heath, EA
* Brydon, RC
Hatchett, JG
* Holmes, Capt A
* Gadsdon Kt, Sir LP
* Shanahan, RP
*Howells OAM, RM
* Dart, GW
* Costa, SV
* Williams MBE, VJ
* Mcdonald OAM, HN
* Moran, TF
* Williams, AM
* Walker OBE, AW
* Peacock, RJ
* Taylor, CE
* Kennedy MBE, AER
* Meagher OBE, TW
Tallon OAM, RC
* Dargan, FH
* Winders OBE, JR
* Wilson OAM, NB
* O’Reilly BEM, JE
* Whitehead, CW
* White OAM, DG
* Olson, AO
* Switzer OAM, JR
* Dellitt, GS
* Jaggard OAM, EFK
* Lucas OBE, DC
* Vaughan OAM, JK
* Gordon, JL
* Johnson, GH
* Avery, EC
* Claybourn OAM, MC
* Englert, CG
* Moroney, DRB
* Ovens OAM, EJ
* Klingner OAM, MJ
* Gray, JE
* Woodroffe, NS
* Payne, FT
Staunton MBE, GB
* Winders MBE, SW
* Becher OAM, MH
* Wilson, GJ
* Field OAM, RC
* Cohen, M
* Betts, JJ
* Stewart, JJ
* Slaven, P
* Cronin, VS
* Stephens, PR
* Nicklin KCMG, Sir Francis
*Rosewell OAM, JWA
* Watson MBE, KW
* Donaldson, AR
* Johnson MBE, SA
* Weimer, HJ
* Curlewis CVO CBE, Sir Adrian
* Daley, WJ
* Richards, FC
* Honey, C
* Dillon, JB
* Sloane, AD
* Williams, G
* Burrell OAM, RA
* Cameron, JR
* Besomo, VA
* Dempster, JW
* Wilkes, BF
* Turner, LD
* Foerster, WH
* Saunders, RA
*Rector AM, CE
* Sutherland, AC
* Loton, AR
* Flanagan BEM, NJ
* Sellars, JPW
* Cahill, J
* McDonald OAM, LS
* Tier, FB
* Fitzgerald MBE, AE
* Marshall BEM, ER
* Paterson, A
*Newman, P
Singleton OAM, WJ
* Hanley, GR
* Denison, AG
Dearlove MBE, JB
Brown OAM, GM
* Millar, G
* Lindsay, GA
*McMaster AM DFC, JW
*Morrison OAM, DP
098
Whelpton AO, AB
Reeves OAM, JA
Harding OAM, RJ
Kennedy, KA
Moseley OAM, A
*Marshall OAM, WG
Menico OAM, JA
*O’Rorke OAM, PJ
*Pittard, HA
Scott OAM, ID
*Somers, JF
Fitzgerald OAM, JB
*Parkyn OAM, AB
Byrnes OAM, MJ
*Wilcox OAM, ST
Stanford OAM, KH
Brown OAM, HJ
*Dixon, NA
Wright OAM, IJ
*Barlow, JR
* Dann, GL
McNaughton OAM, G
Rankin AM, RE
Green OAM, BEM, DA
* Bowman, BH
*Donnell OAM, BF
*Conrick, C
Smith OAM, RA
Worrell, JG
*Trigg OBE, RJ
*Jackson OAM, RA
Godbee OAM, NM
*Martin, WE
*Jones OAM, JM
Devlin SC, RP
Bartlett, ME
Heywood OBE, NJ
Dewey, JC
Purcell OAM, NR
Boulton OAM, DJ
*Hofmaster, EV
King OAM, BC
Worth OAM, WJ
Fraser OAM, JS
Knight BEM, KC
*Henshaw OAM, NJ
* Collins, KJ
Martin AM, MJ
McGee, EJ
Little OAM, RA
Lyons MP, GR
Mitchell, RA
Trethowan, J
*Brown OAM, RM
Allum OAM, GA
*Singleton, M
* Windmill, HC
Burchill OAM, DS
Jaggard OAM, EK
*Sargeant, RJ
* Webb OAM, MA
Stephens OAM, EB
Gaynor OAM, WE
Howard OAM, R
* Rodgers OAM, DG
Butler OAM, RJ
Clark, DE
Strange, SR
Critcher, GT
*McGrory OAM, FH
*Griffiths, JA
*Roberts OAM, R
Conlin OAM, DR
Hoskins OAM, KF
McGibbon, PJ
Thompson, D
Bruce OAM, BD
*Taylor OAM, CJ
Morarty OAM, NW
Burling OAM, J
Blackley, DT
*Millett MBE, RC
*Bond, KJH
Lytham OAM, R
*Sabien, M
* Mackie AM, IJ
Edstein OAM, JT
White, C
Chesher OAM, RC
Davidson OAM, RJ
Finch AM, The Hon. FA
Brennan, R
Morrison, KA
*Cramond AO OBE, TR
Meehan OAM, JV
Welch OAM, R
Paton OAM, LS
*Smith OAM, PW
George AM, PB
Jamieson OAM AFSM, W
Smith OAM, RA
*Taylor OAM, PF
Wood ESM, RS
Haven, A
Gear AM, RJ
Davis OAM, E
Lyne AM, CR
Farmer OAM, E
*Buist, RV
Whitmore OAM, RT
Mayo AM, RJ
Bruce, G
Marsh OAM, CW
Pears OAM, RE
Young, IJ
Blake OAM, R
*Johnson, DL
Murray, K
Bird OAM, KC
Doig OAM, A
Stapleton AM, PR
Priest, KC
Inwood, AJ
Goode, I
Wilson BEM, HB
Beasley OAM, JB
Kelk, NT
Smith, M
Thorburn, AJ
Smith OAM, BJ
Weldon AM, KE
Pearce, P
Rennie AM, WA
Waters OAM, M
Donohoe AM, JT
Fife OAM, M
*McKenzie OAM, GD
*Bermingham OAM, PJ
Owen, GB
McNeilly MBE, MD
*Fielder OAM, CD
Grant OAM, IJ
Watson AM, RJ
Halliday, WE
*Goetz, AW
099
SECTION 06 S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
MEMBERSHIP S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
41,860 PATROLLING SURF LIFESAVERS
4.22% INCREASE IN ACTIVE (18 OR OVER) FEMALE MEMBERSHIP
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
GRAND TOTAL
5,527
3,425
2,587
1,435
293
55
25,858
PATROLLING LIFESAVERS Male
12,536
Female
6,786
3,176
2,627
1,902
1,027
424
60
16,002
TOTAL
19,322
8,703
6,052
4,489
2,462
717
115
41,860
PROFICIENT LIFESAVERS Bronze Medallion
18141
8364
5872
4380
2300
688
124
39869
Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed)
2363
1314
1186
984
244
83
18
6192
TOTAL
20504
9678
7058
5364
2544
771
142
46061
NB. Patrolling lifesaver figures are based on members that performed a patrol in the 2015/16 season Patrolling Lifesavers include members who have patrolled for their club and support operations
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
15/16 14/15 % CHANGE
ACTIVE (15–18) Male
1,840
853
1,171
464
190
78
13
4,609
4,610
Female
1,358
690
1,061
449
195
58
7
3,818
3,668
4.09%
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
0
200.00%
3,200
1,543
2,232
913
385
136
20
8,429
8,278
1.82%
Unknown TOTAL
-0.02%
ACTIVE (18 OR OVER) Male
8,903
3,498
2,383
1,795
1,044
405
71
18,099 17,715
2.17%
Female
4,245
1,831
1,702
1,049
738
215
55
9,835
9,437
4.22%
8
3
13
1
1200.00%
Unknown TOTAL
13,156 5,332
2
-
-
-
-
4,087
2,844
1,782
620
126
27,947 27,153
2.92%
ACTIVE RESERVE Male
901
86
127
44
13
25
1
1,197
1,136
5.37%
Female
369
27
41
22
3
13
1
476
415
14.70%
Unknown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
1,270
113
168
66
16
38
2
1,673
1,551
7.87%
Male
5,922
3,403
3,978
1,118
590
190
22
15,223 15,369
-0.95%
Female
4,968
4,570
4,619
916
711
264
52
16,100 16,194
-0.58%
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
8,598
2,034
1,301
454
74
31,324 31,563
-0.76%
6.28%
TOTAL ASSOCIATE
Unknown TOTAL
10,890 7,973
1
0
100.00%
AWARD Male
300
497
175
133
21
6
2
1,134
1,067
Female
249
417
67
117
29
9
2
890
824
8.01%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
549
914
242
250
50
15
4
2,024
1,891
7.03%
Unknown TOTAL CADET (13–15) Male
1,589
551
889
548
216
65
9
3,867
3,814
1.39%
Female
1,428
579
968
660
208
76
18
3,937
3,968
-0.78%
Unknown TOTAL
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
0
100.00%
3,019
1,130
1,857
1,208
424
141
27
7,806
7,782
0.31%
102
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
15/16 14/15 % CHANGE
Male
3,705
92
933
1,989
439
16
158
7,332
7,219
Female
3,454
86
1,083
2,084
515
21
166
7,409
7,426
-0.23%
3
-
1
1
-
-
-
5
0
500.00%
7,162
178
2,017
4,074
954
37
324
Male
231
177
22
57
25
-
1
513
520
Female
134
120
23
38
6
2
-
323
294
9.86%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
365
297
45
95
31
2
1
836
814
2.70%
GENER AL
Unknown TOTAL
14,746 14,645
1.57%
TOTAL
60,369
-1.35%
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES (5–13) MEMBERS
JUNIOR ACTIVIT Y (5–13) Male
14,779 5,086
5,332
3,630
1,443
392
89
30,751 32,266
-4.70%
Female
13,701 4,959
5,424
3,559
1,452
412
92
29,599 30,789
-3.87%
6
2
Unknown TOTAL
9
2
28,489 10,047 10,762 7,191
19
0
-
-
-
2,895
804
181
60,369 63,055
1900.00% -4.26%
LIFE MEMBER Male
1,636
891
570
272
343
90
20
3,822
3,667
4.23%
192
104
168
51
74
17
10
616
557
10.59%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
1,828
995
738
323
417
107
30
4,438
4,224
5.07%
3,437
1,066
107
466
97
3
1
5,177
4,898
5.70%
436
223
30
149
32
-
-
870
733
18.69%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
3,873
1,289
137
615
129
3
1
6,047
5,631
7.39%
Male
92
125
84
2
3
3
-
309
291
6.19%
Female
34
44
43
3
1
-
-
125
125
0.00%
Female Unknown TOTAL LONG SERVICE Male Female Unknown TOTAL PAST ACTIVE
Unknown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
126
169
127
5
4
3
0
434
416
4.33%
Male
433
345
631
238
41
21
14
1,723
1,363
26.41%
Female
326
187
672
167
67
19
14
1,452
1,150
26.26%
TOTAL PROBATIONARY
Unknown TOTAL
0
1
-
-
1
-
-
2
0
200.00%
759
533
1,303
405
109
40
28
3,177
2,513
26.42%
TOTAL MALE
43,768 16,670 16,402 10,756 4,465
1,294
401
93,756 94,019
-0.28%
TOTAL FEMALE
30,894 13,837 15,901 9,264
4,031
1,106
417
75,450 75,613
-0.22%
1
0
0
2,400
818
TOTAL UNKNOWN GR AND TOTAL
24
6
10
3
74,686 30,513 32,313 20,023 8,497
44
1
169,250 169,633
103
LIFE MEMBERS
0.69%
HONOR ARY
Unknown
4,438
4300.00% -0.23%
AC TIONS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
8,952
SLS ACTIONS (CLUBS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
635
153
14
82
12
17
-
-
4
7
-
-
19
22
-
-
43
39
1
-
0
0
-
-
107
6
3
-
-
536
84
88
1
8,952
SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB (SLSC) RESCUES
RESCUES
327,669
Rescue tube
1985
617
59
57
Board
2364
486
117
138
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY SLSCs
IRB
965
364
100
147
Surfboard
7
4
-
5
Other
215
147
11
TOTAL
6,171
1,771
301
806
17
27
26,173 FIRST AID TREATMENTS ADMINISTERED BY SURF LIFESAVERS
No gear
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS Lost children Preventions
154,572 103,852 42,480
62
48
8
3
-
16,545
6,943
1,360
425
-
Searches
207
20
-
25
41
6
2
Evacuation alarm
136
9
-
27
47
0
1
-
16,659
7,079
1,374
431
327,669
20
24
7
1
0
-
TOTAL
155,721 103,898 42,507
FIRST AID Fractures/dislocations
100
126
Marine stings
10,979
2,509
-
3,704
351
39
4
-
Major Wounds
156
78
10
134
4
2
1
-
2,511
1,063
990
503
231
102
7
-
Other
829
579
50
604
175
46
1
-
Resuscitation
22
-
1
-
7
-
-
-
Minor cuts/abrasions
Spinal
100
62
18
19
4
-
-
-
TOTAL
14,697
4,417
1,089
4,988
779
190
13
26,173
69,911
17,636
2,032
1,331,648
CLUB PATROL HOURS TOTAL
646,559 340,518 153,727 101,265
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions
104
SLS ACTIONS (LIFEGUARDS) ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS WA ALS SA ALS TAS
ALS NT
TOTAL
-
162
-
RESCUES No gear
93
302
4
54
-
Rescue tube
109
81
56
110
4
-
21
-
Board
585
825
69
153
5
-
6
-
IRB
5
0
16
2
-
-
-
-
RWC
28
300
29
100
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
JRB/ORB/RIB Helicopter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Surfboard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
10
28
3
4
-
-
1
-
TOTAL
830
1,536
177
423
9
0
195
3,170
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS Lost children
13
-
9
-
7
-
15
-
Preventions
254,701
700,561
57,601
32,691
1,792
4
10,699
-
Searches
2
3
-
-
2
-
38
-
Evacuation Alarm
4
3
11
-
1
-
3
-
254,720
700,567
57,621
32,691
1,802
4
10,755
1,058,160
56
155
10
15
1
-
12
-
Marine stings
3,589
9,242
-
4,203
90
1
102
-
Major wounds
27
109
2
33
1
-
12
-
2,306
6,257
516
2,060
40
5
630
-
459
373
26
369
3
-
23
-
-
11
3
-
-
-
-
-
TOTAL FIRST AID Fractures/dislocations
Minor Cuts/abrasions Other Resuscitation Spinal
26
77
17
9
1
-
-
-
TOTAL
6,463
16,224
574
6,689
136
6
779
30,871
76,728
278,309
23,762
28,188
773
934
12,860
421,554
LIFEGUARD HOURS TOTAL
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions
105
3,170 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE (ALS) RESCUES
1,058,160 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY ALS LIFEGUARDS
30,871 FIRST AID TREATMENTS ADMINISTERED BY ALS LIFEGUARDS
AC TIONS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
912 RESCUES PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SLS ACTIONS (SUPPORT OPERATIONS)
No gear IRB
22,731 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
10
2
-
-
-
-
-
12
RESCUES
8
2
-
3
-
-
-
13
RWC
397
292
-
48
8
-
1
746 73
JRB/ORB/RIB
31
24
-
-
18
-
-
Helicopter
7
1
-
-
1
-
-
9
Other
49
8
-
-
2
-
-
59
TOTAL
502
329
0
51
29
0
1
912
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
38,851 PATROL HOURS PERFORMED BY SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Lost children
-
1
-
-
9
-
-
10
Preventions
2,159
10,284
-
1,783
7,860
1
92
22,179
Searches
58
98
-
32
54
-
1
243
Evacuation alarm
44
21
-
138
96
-
-
299
2,261
10,404
0
1,953
8,019
1
93
22,731
-
3
-
-
2
-
-
5
TOTAL FIRST AID Fractures/dislocations Marine stings
1
8
-
-
-
-
-
9
Major wounds
1
4
-
-
-
-
-
5
Minor cuts/abrasions
2
70
-
-
6
1
-
79
Other
6
1
-
-
5
-
-
12
Resuscitation
1
3
-
-
-
-
-
4
Spinal
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
TOTAL
11
90
0
0
13
1
0
115
2,774
10,823
0
2,004
8,061
2
94
23,758
-
5,746
4,414
120
421
38,851
Grand Total
SUPPORT OPER ATIONS PATROL HOURS TOTAL
12,825
15,325
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions
106
EQUIPMENT S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
SLS EQUIPMENT (CLUBS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
SA
WA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
Vehicle (4WD/tractor)
11
60
15
12
6
2
1
107
L AND-BASED
Beach vehicle (ATV)
102
69
59
14
45
7
2
298
Defibrillator
321
246
126
39
55
16
4
807
TOTAL
434
375
200
65
106
25
7
1,212
IRB hull
384
243
214
64
42
27
7
981
IRB motor
531
308
277
81
49
45
12
1,303
TOTAL
915
551
491
145
91
72
19
2,284
1,349
926
691
210
197
97
26
3,496
AQUATIC
GR AND TOTAL
SLS EQUIPMENT (SUPPORT OPERATIONS) NSW
QLD
VIC*
WA
SA
TAS
NT
TOTAL
10
4
5
5
-
3
1
28
L AND-BASED Vehicle (4WD/tractor) Beach vehicle (ATV)
-
2
6
0
1
7
-
16
Defibrillator
6
6
8
2
-
19
1
42
TOTAL
16
12
19
7
1
29
2
86
JRB
2
2
-
2
-
3
-
9
RWC
44
19
11
9
34
4
4
125
ORB
1
1
6
0
-
9
1
18
AQUATIC
RIB
1
-
7
0
-
-
1
9
TOTAL
48
22
24
11
34
16
6
161
AVIATION Helicopter
2
2
2
1
2
-
-
9
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
TOTAL
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
9
GR AND TOTAL
66
36
45
19
37
45
8
256
* Support operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations. Equipment is recorded under club or lifeguard equipment
107
1,046 DEFIBRILLATORS
986 INFLATABLE RESCUE BOATS
EQUIPMENT S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
161 SUPPORT OPERATIONS RESCUE WATER CRAFT
SLS EQUIPMENT (LIFEGUARDS) ALS NSW ALS QLD ALS VIC* ALS SA
ALS WA ALS TAS
ALS NT
TOTAL
1
42
L AND-BASED Vehicle (4WD/tractor)
7
26
4
0
4
-
Beach vehicle (ATV)
12
18
2
2
2
-
1
37
Defibrillator
60
100
20
2
9
3
3
197
TOTAL
79
144
26
4
15
3
5
276
-
-
5
0
-
-
-
5
AQUATIC IRB hull
-
-
6
0
-
-
-
6
RWC
IRB motor
12
26
8
0
2
-
1
49
TOTAL
12
26
19
0
2
0
1
60
GR AND TOTAL
91
170
45
4
17
3
6
336
* S upport operations for Victoria are delivered through the lifeguard or club operations, and actions are recorded in club and lifeguard actions
108
A C C R E D I TAT I O N S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
15–16 TOTAL 14–15 TOTAL % CHANGE
NEW SURF OFFICIAL New—Surf Official Level 1
222
172
37
35
45
-
-
511
358
New—Surf Official Level 2
14
5
8
7
-
1
-
35
32
42.74% 9.38%
New—Surf Official Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
New—Surf Sports—Junior Official
44
29
20
-
-
-
-
93
160
-41.88%
TOTAL
280
206
65
42
45
1
0
639
550
16.18%
218
128
28
32
29
26
-
461
139
231.65% 133.33%
NEW SURF COACH New—Surf Sports—Development Coach New—Surf Sports—Foundation Coach
3
11
3
4
-
-
-
21
9
New—Surf Coach Level 1
38
12
-
7
-
-
-
57
155
-63.23%
New—Surf Coach Level 2
1
-
1
-
1
-
-
3
5
-40.00%
New—Surf Coach Level 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.00%
New—Surf Sports—Junior Coach
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
21
-100.00%
260
151
32
43
30
26
0
542
329
64.74%
Surf Official Level 1
1,326
1,159
171
239
256
55
24
3,230
2,358
36.98%
Surf Official Level 2
196
194
38
33
44
16
1
522
416
25.48%
Surf Official Level 3
36
34
9
6
10
2
0
97
84
15.48%
TOTAL SURF OFFICIAL
Surf Sports—Junior Official
380
86
125
0
6
18
0
615
616
-0.16%
1,938
1,473
343
278
316
91
25
4,464
3,474
28.50%
363
225
37
62
43
26
1
757
139
444.60%
9
22
8
8
0
0
0
47
9
422.22%
Surf Coach Level 1
590
749
71
110
143
31
11
1,705
1,554
9.72%
Surf Coach Level 2
53
37
14
21
18
5
0
148
186
-20.43%
TOTAL SURF COACH Surf Sports— Development Coach Surf Sports—Foundation Coach
Surf Coach Level 3
10
8
2
4
1
1
0
26
28
-7.14%
Surf Sports—Junior Coach
86
68
32
0
37
16
4
243
336
-27.68%
1,111
1,109
164
205
242
79
16
2,926
2,252
29.93%
8,571
6,605
29.77%
TOTAL
GR AND TOTAL
109
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW MEMBER COMM.
QLD MEMBER COMM.
VIC MEMBER COMM.
WA MEMBER COMM.
AQUATIC RESCUE AWARDS BRONZE MEDALLION
2,831
3
1,400
0
1,595
7
779
-
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA21012) *
14,160
3
6,315
152
4,041
35
1,859
-
95
18
62
0
50
2
4
-
GOLD MEDALLION (ADVANCED LIFESAVING) SILVER MEDALLION AQUATIC RESCUE
206
16
38
0
37
1
-
-
Maintain safety at an incident scene (PUAOHS002B)
284
16
38
0
37
1
-
-
Search as a member of an aquatic search team (PUASAR011C)
284
16
38
0
37
1
-
-
SILVER MEDALLION BASIC BEACH MANAGEMENT
486
33
259
0
180
4
16
-
Undertake beach safety management activities (PUAOPE027A)
572
33
269
0
189
3
-
-
Work autonomously (PUATEA002B)
572
33
269
0
190
3
-
-
Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C) SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (CPR ENDORSED) OBSERVERS CERTIFICATE
571
33
269
0
190
3
-
-
1,699
92
869
194
868
7
695
-
-
-
143
0
-
-
-
-
442
-
1,049
0
189
3
18
-
11,955
-
1,688
161
3,592
27
1,755
-
2
66
0
0
47
7
-
-
R ADIO AWARDS R ADIO OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE Operate communications systems and equipment (PUAOPE013A) POWERCR AFT AWARDS AT V OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE Drive vehicles under operational conditions (PUAVEH001B) AT V OPER ATOR INDUCTION 4WD INDUCTION TR ACTOR INDUCTION
3
66
0
0
-
-
-
214
-
429
0
42
1
-
-
-
-
94
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
179
-
-
-
IRB CREW CERTIFICATE
805
-
483
0
511
3
220
-
Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation (PUASAR015A)
798
-
522
44
499
3
-
-
JRB DRIVER CERTIFICATE
-
-
4
0
-
-
-
-
ORB CREW CERTIFICATE
6
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
ORB DRIVER CERTIFICATE
3
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
RESCUE WATER CR AFT OPER ATOR CERTIFICATE
40
-
110
0
4
-
32
-
Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations (PUASAR016A)
43
-
113
0
1
-
-
-
Prepare maintain and test response equipment (PUAEQU001B)
363
-
116
0
155
2
-
SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVER
327
-
157
0
153
2
79
-
Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations (PUASAR014A)
329
-
262
44
154
2
-
-
6
-
0
0
-
-
105
-
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE (AND REFRESHER)
112
-
0
0
1
-
-
ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES [AID]
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTFA404C)
-
-
628
0
-
-
-
-
Provide advanced resuscitation (HLTAID007)
-
76
645
1,105
-
-
-
-
APPLY (SENIOR) FIRST AID
3
416
0
0
-
-
1
-
* This figure is abnormally high as a script was run to issue all proficient members with the latest version of the Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and its associated units of competency.
110
SA MEMBER COMM.
TAS NT MEMBER COMM. MEMBER COMM.
TOTAL TOTAL MEMBER COMMERCIAL
GRAND TOTAL
327
22
124
6
39
7,062
71
7,133
1,886
180
404
23
76
60
28,741
453
29,194
-
-
-
-
-
2
211
22
233
15
-
-
-
-
-
296
17
313
15
3
12
-
-
-
386
20
406
15
3
12
-
-
-
386
20
406
31
8
25
2
-
2
997
49
1,046
31
8
25
2
-
1
1,086
47
1,133
31
8
25
2
-
1
1,087
47
1,134
24
8
25
2
-
1
1,079
47
1,126
196
15
74
-
1
37
4,402
345
4,747
-
-
-
-
-
-
143
0
143
42
-
-
-
-
1
1,740
4
1,744
1,576
122
333
19
44
49
20,943
378
21,321
47
1
-
-
-
-
96
74
170
47
1
-
-
-
1
50
68
118
-
1
-
-
-
-
685
2
687
-
-
-
-
-
-
94
0
94
-
-
-
-
-
-
179
0
179
99
1
37
-
6
2
2,161
6
2,167
97
2
32
-
6
1
1,954
50
2,004
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
0
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
0
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
0
3
5
1
-
-
5
-
196
1
197
5
1
-
-
-
2
162
3
165 689
31
4
12
-
5
1
682
7
26
4
12
-
-
-
754
6
760
26
6
12
5
-
788
52
840
-
-
-
-
-
2
111
2
113
-
1
-
-
-
3
113
4
117
-
-
-
-
-
-
628
0
628
-
-
-
-
-
-
645
1,181
1,826
19
11
-
-
-
-
23
427
450
111
7,133 BRONZE MEDALLIONS AWARDED
8,083 POWERCRAFT AWARDS
A W A R D S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW MEMBER COMM.
QLD MEMBER COMM.
VIC MEMBER COMM.
WA MEMBER COMM.
EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS (continued) Apply first aid (HLTFA311A)
-
-
8
0
-
-
-
1,316
637
1,537
0
684
7
241
-
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
-
12,205
1,524
4,788
-
-
-
-
Provide an emergency first aid response in and Education and Care Setting (HLTAID004)
-
2,472
0
800
-
-
-
-
FIRST AID [AID]
BASIC EMERGENCY CARE Provide basic emergency life support (HLTFA211A)
-
44
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
13,951
-
6,287
161
3,929
33
1,739
-
Provide basic life support (HLTAID002)
422
-
0
0
625
6
238
-
MARINE STINGER MANAGEMENT
-
-
8
0
-
-
-
-
PAIN MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (METHOXYFLUR ANE)
27
3
39
0
7
-
71
-
Provide pain management (PUAEME005A)
31
3
101
8
-
1
1
-
RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATE
-
-
0
0
-
-
9
RESUSCITATION [AID]
-
-
1,811
0
-
-
-
-
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR](HLTAID001)
-
39,894
2,316
10,139
-
-
-
-
SILVER MEDALLION ADVANCED FIRST AID
1
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
SILVER MEDALLION ADVANCED FIRST AID [AID]
3
-
24
0
-
-
-
-
Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006)
-
106
87
0
-
-
-
-
SPINAL MANAGEMENT
696
47
131
0
413
2
119
-
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury (PUAEME004A)
729
129
149
12
478
2
2
-
-
-
0
719
-
-
-
-
-
Perform rescue from a live LV Panel (UETTDRRF06B) AERIAL/HELICOPTER AWARDS HELICOPTER CREW CERTIFICATE
-
-
0
0
-
-
-
Undertake Helicopter Safety and Escape (PUAOHS214B)
-
-
36
15
-
-
-
-
Utilise emergency breathing systems (AVIF2015A)
-
-
23
9
-
-
-
-
-
16
7
0
-
-
-
-
29
-
2
0
23
1
2
8 7
TR AINING AND ASSESSING CERTIFICATE III IN PUBLIC SAFETY (AQUATIC SEARCH AND RESCUE) CERTIFICATE IV IN TR AINING AND ASSESSMENT Provide work skill Instruction(TAEDEL301A)
197
-
76
0
158
3
1
Make a presentation (BSBCMM401A)
197
-
76
0
160
3
1
-
-
-
0
0
85
1
-
9
Participate in assessment validation (TAEASS403A) Participate in assessment validation (TAEASS403B)
81
-
85
0
-
-
1
9
Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401B)
81
-
86
0
85
1
2
-
-
-
85
0
-
1
-
9
Assess competence (TAEASS402B) JUNIOR ACTIVIT Y AWARDS SURF AWARE ONE
3,731
-
1,227
0
929
SURF AWARE TWO
3,217
-
1,185
0
1,008
SURF PL AY ONE
3,582
-
968
0
400
SURF PL AY TWO
3,512
-
1,086
0
659
2
2
965
-
872
-
599
-
870
-
SURF SAFE ONE
2,587
-
1,041
0
1,035
1
831
-
SURF SAFE TWO
2,173
-
967
0
958
3
734
-
SURF SMART ONE
1,846
-
804
0
863
1
607
-
SURF SMART TWO
1,588
-
714
0
722
5
553
-
112
SA MEMBER COMM.
TAS NT MEMBER COMM. MEMBER COMM.
TOTAL TOTAL MEMBER COMMERCIAL
GRAND TOTAL
8
0
8
203
374
17
4
12
291
4,010
1,313
5,323
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,524
16,993
18,517
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
3,272
3,272
-
-
-
-
-
-
44
0
44
1,733
176
401
22
73
59
28,113
451
28,564
205
557
4
-
9
295
1,503
858
2,361
-
-
-
-
1
-
9
0
9
11
10
-
-
-
-
155
13
168
11
11
-
-
-
-
144
23
167
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
0
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,811
0
1,811
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,316
50,033
52,349
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
0
1
15
1
-
-
-
-
42
1
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
87
106
193
26
4
1
-
5
12
1,391
65
1,456
28
14
1
-
6
13
1,393
170
1,563
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
719
719
6
-
-
-
-
-
6
0
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
36
15
51
-
-
-
-
-
-
23
9
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
16
23
5
5
1
-
2
1
64
15
79
19
11
18
1
-
-
469
22
491
16
10
18
1
1
1
469
15
484
-
-
-
-
2
-
87
10
97
8
19
20
1
-
-
195
29
224
8
19
19
1
2
1
283
22
305
-
-
-
-
-
-
85
10
95
326
-
74
-
17
1
7,269
1
7,270
229
4
82
-
14
2
6,607
8
6,615
207
-
13
-
13
-
5,782
0
5,782
187
-
19
-
3
-
6,336
2
6,338
258
-
66
-
17
1
5,835
2
5,837
237
-
84
-
8
1
5,161
4
5,165
234
1
68
-
5
-
4,427
2
4,429
216
2
49
-
11
-
3,853
7
3,860
113
119,711 EMERGENCY CARE AWARDS
1,798 TRAINING AND ASSESSING AWARDS
45,296 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES AWARDS
SE RVICE AWARDS S TAT I S T I C A L S U M M A R I E S
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
15/16 TOTAL 14/15 TOTAL % CHANGE
National Medal
32
26
4
-
3
-
-
65
50
30%
National Medal—Clasp
5
-
6
-
4
-
-
15
10
50%
TOTAL
37
26
10
0
7
0
0
80
60
33.33%
5 Year National Patrol Service Award
180
149
49
143
104
17
-
642
253
153.75%
NATIONAL MEDAL
PATROL SERVICE AWARDS
10 Year National Patrol Service Award
202
78
14
55
35
14
1
399
182
119.23%
15 Year National Patrol Service Award
16
20
5
13
19
7
-
80
85
5.88%
20 Year National Patrol Service Award
56
13
6
-
15
2
3
95
31
206.45%
25 Year National Patrol Service Award
11
7
-
-
8
1
-
27
14
92.86%
30 Year National Patrol Service Award
22
2
-
-
5
1
-
30
5
500%
35 Year National Patrol Service Award
4
2
-
-
1
1
-
8
2
300%
40 Year National Patrol Service Award
12
1
1
1
2
-
-
17
1
1600%
45 Year National Patrol Service Award
-
2
-
-
-
1
-
3
0
300%
50 Year National Patrol Service Award
4
-
1
-
-
-
-
5
4
25%
507
274
76
212
189
44
4
1306
577
126.34%
25 Year Long Service Award
87
17
10
5
11
1
-
131
88
48.87%
TOTAL LONG SERVICE AWARDS (MEMBERSHIP)
30 Year Long Service Award
52
10
9
2
12
1
-
86
61
40.98%
40 Year Long Service Award
51
6
8
6
13
-
-
84
44
90.91%
50 Year Long Service Award
47
6
18
5
11
2
-
89
93
-4.30%
60 Year Long Service Award
23
5
5
1
1
-
-
35
42
-16.66%
70 Year Long Service Award
11
-
-
-
1
-
-
12
8
50%
75 Year Long Service Award
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
5
-40%
80 Year Long Service Award
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
274
44
50
19
49
4
0
440
341
29.03%
5 Year Officiating Service Certificate
12
3
1
-
-
-
-
16
47
-65.96%
10 Year Officiating Service Certificate
10
5
-
-
-
-
-
15
21
-28.57%
15 Year Officiating Service Certificate
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
12
-83.33%
TOTAL OFFICIATING SERVICE AWARDS
20 Year Officiating Service Certificate
3
3
-
1
-
1
-
8
8
0%
25 Year Officiating Service Certificate
1
5
-
-
-
-
-
6
3
100%
30 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
35 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
40 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
1
-100%
45 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
50 Year Officiating Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
28
16
1
1
0
1
0
47
92
-48.91%
TOTAL
114
NSW
QLD
VIC
WA
SA
TAS
NT
15/16 TOTAL 14/15 TOTAL % CHANGE
COACHING SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year Coaching Service Certificate
4
2
-
-
-
-
-
6
22
10 Year Coaching Service Certificate
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
4
8
-72.73% -50%
15 Year Coaching Service Certificate
1
-
-
-
-
-
1
3
-66.66%
20 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
25 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0% 200%
30 Year Coaching Service Certificate
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
0
35 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
40 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
45 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
50 Year Coaching Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
TOTAL
9
4
0
0
0
0
0
13
33
-60.61%
5 Year Assessing Service Certificate
6
7
1
4
-
-
-
18
25
-28%
10 Year Assessing Service Certificate
2
4
-
7
-
-
-
13
10
30%
15 Year Assessing Service Certificate
3
2
-
4
-
-
-
9
15
-40%
1
ASSESSING SERVICE AWARDS
20 Year Assessing Service Certificate
1
1
-
25 Year Assessing Service Certificate
3
-
-
-
-
-
3
9
-66.66%
-
-
-
3
5
-40%
30 Year Assessing Service Certificate
2
-
-
1
-
-
-
3
3
0%
35 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
2
-
2
-
-
-
4
1
300%
40 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
1
-100%
45 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
1
-100%
50 Year Assessing Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
17
16
1
19
0
0
0
53
70
-24.29%
5 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
13
84
-
-
-
-
-
97
21
361.90%
10 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
2
9
-
3
-
-
-
14
3
366.66%
15 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
TOTAL AGE MANAGER SERVICE AWARDS
20 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
25 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0% -100%
30 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
1
35 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
40 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
45 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
50 Year National Age Manager Service Certificate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0%
TOTAL
15
93
0
3
0
0
0
111
25
344%
GR AND TOTAL
887
473
138
254
245
49
4
2050
1198
71.19%
115
S EC TION 07 SLS ENTITIES
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
NATIONAL 12 NATIONAL, STATE AND TERRITORY CENTRES, SLSA SUBSIDIARIES, FOUNDATION 312 clubs 17 branches 85 support operations groups 69 Australian Lifeguard Service operations 495 SLS entities/groups
NEW SOUTH WALES 129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 28 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES 129 CLUBS
Coledale SLSC
Long Reef SLSC
Austinmer SLSC
Collaroy SLSC
Macksville–Scotts Head SLSC
Avalon Beach SLSC
Coogee SLSC
MacMasters Beach SLSC
Avoca Beach SLSC
Cooks Hill SLSC
Manly LSC
Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC
Copacabana SLSC
Maroubra SLSC
Batemans Bay SLSC
Corrimal SLSC
Merewether SLSC
Bellambi SLSC
Cronulla SLSC
Minnie Water–Wooli SLSC
Bellinger Valley–North Beach SLSC
Crowdy Head SLSC
Mollymook SLSC
Bermagui SLSC
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Mona Vale SLSC
Bilgola Beach SLSC
Dee Why SLSC
Moruya SLSC
Birubi Point SLSC
Dixon Park SLSC
Nambucca Heads SLSC
Blackhead SLSC
Elouera SLSC
Narooma SLSC
Bondi SBLSC
Era SLSC
Narrabeen SLSC
Bronte SLSC
Evans Head–Casino SLSC
Newcastle SLSC
Broulee Surfers SLSC
Fairy Meadow SLSC
Newport SLSC
Brunswick SLSC
Fingal Beach SLSC
Nobbys SLSC
Bulli SLSC
Fingal Rovers SLSC
North Avoca SLSC
Bungan Beach SLSC
Forster SLSC
North Bondi SLSC
Burning Palms SLSC
Freshwater SLSC
North Cronulla SLSC
Byron Bay SLSC
Garie SLSC
North Curl Curl SLSC
Cabarita Beach SLSC
Gerringong SLSC
North Entrance SLSC
Camden Haven SLSC
Hat Head SLSC
North Narrabeen SLSC
Cape Hawke SLSC
Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC
North Palm Beach SLSC
Catherine Hill Bay SLSC
Kempsey–Crescent Head SLSC
North Steyne SLSC
Caves Beach SLSC
Kiama SLSC
North Wollongong SLSC
Clovelly SLSC
Kiama Downs SLSC
Nowra Culburra SLSC
Coalcliff SLSC
Killcare SLSC
Ocean Beach SLSC
Coffs Harbour SLSC
Lennox Head–Alstonville SLSC
Pacific Palms SLSC
118
NEW SOUTH WALES 129 CLUBS, 11 BRANCHES, 28 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARDS SERVICES Palm Beach SLSC
Warilla–Barrack Point SLSC
North Coast Branch—RWC
Pambula SLSC
Warriewood SLSC
South Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Port Kembla SLSC
Wauchope–Bonny Hills SLSC
South Coast Branch—RWC
Port Macquarie SLSC
Whale Beach SLSC
Surf Life Saving NSW State—Duty Officers
Queenscliff SLSC
Windang SLSC
Surf Rescue 30
Red Rock–Corindi SLSC
Wollongong City SLSC
Surf Rescue 40
Redhead SLSC
Woolgoolga SLSC
Surf Rescue 50
Salt SLSC
Woonona SLSC
Sydney Branch–Duty Officers
Sandon Point SLSC
Yamba SLSC
Sydney Branch–RWC service
Sawtell SLSC
11 BR ANCHES
Surf Life Saving NSW SurfCom Team
Scarborough–Wombarra SLSC
Central Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch–CISM TIPS
Shellharbour SLSC
Far North Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—Duty Officers
Shelly Beach SLSC
Far South Coast Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—RWC Service
Shoalhaven Heads SLSC
Hunter Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—Duty Officers
Soldiers Beach SLSC
Illawarra Branch
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch—RWC Service
South Curl Curl SLSC
Lower North Coast Branch
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
South Maroubra SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch
Ballina Shire Council
South Narrabeen SLSC
North Coast Branch
Bega Valley Shire Council
South West Rocks SLSC
South Coast Branch
Bellingen Shire Council
Stockton SLSC
Sydney Branch
Byron Shire Council
Sussex Inlet SLSC
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch
Cape Byron Trust
Swansea Belmont SLSC
28 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Clarence Valley Council
Tacking Point SLSC
Central Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Great Lakes Council
Tamarama SLSC
Central Coast Branch—RWC Group
Greater Taree City Council
Taree–Old Bar SLSC
Far North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Kempsey Shire Council
Tathra SLSC
Far North Coast Branch—RWC
Magenta Resort & Country Club Lifeguard Service
Tea Gardens–Hawks Nest SLSC
Far South Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Munmorah State Conservation Area
Terrigal SLSC
Far South Coast Branch—RWC
Nambucca Shire Council
The Entrance SLSC
Hunter Branch—RWC
Parramatta City Council
The Lakes SLSC
Hunter Branch—Duty Officers
Pittwater Council
Thirroul SLSC
Illawarra Branch—Duty Officers
Port Stephens Council
Toowoon Bay SLSC
Illawarra Branch—RWC Team
Richmond Valley Council
Towradgi SLSC
Lower North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Royal National Park Sydney
Umina SLSC
Lower North Coast—RWC
Salt Resort Lifeguard Service
Urunga SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
Shoalhaven City Council
Wamberal SLSC
Mid North Coast Branch—RWC
Tweed Shire Council
Wanda SLSC
North Coast Branch—Duty Officers
119
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
QUEENSLAND 59 CLUBS, 6 BRANCHES, 12 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 20 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 59 CLUBS
Moore Park SLSC
Gold Coast Duty Officers
Agnes Water SLSC
Mudjimba SLSC
Gold Coast JRB Service
Alexandra Headland SLSC
Nobbys Beach SLSC
Gold Coast Surfcom
Arcadian SLSC
Noosa Heads SLSC
SLSQ RWC–Gold Coast
Ayr SLSC
North Burleigh SLSC
SLSQ RWC–Sunshine Coast
Bilinga SLSC
North Kirra SLSC
Sunshine Coast—Duty Officers
Bowen SLSC
Northcliffe SLSC
Sunshine Coast JRB Service
Bribie Island SLSC
Pacific SLSC
Sunshine Coast Surfcom
Broadbeach SLSC
Palm Beach SLSC
Bundaberg SLSC
Peregian Beach SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Gold Coast
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Point Lookout SLSC
Cairns SLSC
Port Douglas SLSC
Coochiemudlo Island SLSC
Rainbow Bay SLSC
20 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Coolangatta SLSC
Rainbow Beach SLSC
Brisbane City Council
Coolum Beach SLSC
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC
Bundaberg Regional Council
Currumbin SLSC
Sarina SLSC
Burdekin Shire Council
Dicky Beach SLSC
Southport SLSC
Cairns Regional Council
Eimeo SLSC
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Elliott Heads SLSC
Surfers Paradise SLSC
City Parklands Transition Services
Ellis Beach SLSC
Tallebudgera SLSC
Douglas Shire Council
Emu Park SLSC
Tannum Sands SLSC
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Etty Bay SLSC
Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC
Gladstone Regional Council
Forrest Beach SLSC
Tugun SLSC
Gold Coast City Council
Hervey Bay SLSC
Tweed Heads Coolangatta SLSC
Gympie Regional Council
Kawana Waters SLSC
Yeppoon SLSC
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Kirra SLSC
6 BR ANCHES
Livingstone Shire Council
Kurrawa SLSC
North Barrier Branch
Mackay Regional Council
Mackay SLSC
North Queensland Branch
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Marcoola SLSC
Point Danger Branch
Noosa Shire Council
Maroochydore SLSC
South Coast Branch
Redland City Council
Mermaid Beach SLSC
Sunshine Coast Branch
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC
Wide Bay Capricorn Branch
Townsville City Council
Miami Beach SLSC
12 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Whitsunday Regional Council
Mission Beach SLSC
Brisbane Lifesaving Service
Mooloolaba SLSC
Cairns Offshore Rescue Boat Service
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service– Sunshine Coast
120
VICTORIA 57 CLUBS, 20 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 14 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 57 CLUBS
Mount Martha LSC
Marine Rescue—Hastings
Altona LSC
Ocean Grove SLSC
Marine Rescue—Mallacoota
Anglesea SLSC
Point Leo SLSC
Marine Rescue—Mornington
Apollo Bay SLSC
Point Lonsdale SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Campbell
Aspendale LSC
Port Campbell SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Fairy
Bancoora SLSC
Port Fairy SLSC
Marine Rescue—Port Melbourne
Barwon Heads 13th Beach SLSC
Port Melbourne LSC
Marine Rescue—Portland
Beaumaris LSC
Portland SLSC
Marine Rescue—Waratah
Black Rock LSC
Portsea SLSC
Marine Rescue—Woodside
Bonbeach LSC
Rosebud & McCrae LSC
Mt Martha—RWC Service
Brighton LSC
Sandridge LSC
Northern Port Phillip—RWC Service
Cape Paterson SLSC
Sandringham LSC
Seaspray RWC Service
Carrum SLSC
Seaford LSC
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad
Chelsea Longbeach SLSC
Seaspray SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter—Geelong
Dromana Bay LSC
Sorrento SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter—Melbourne
Edithvale LSC
South Melbourne LSC
14 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Elwood LSC
St Kilda LSC
Bass Coast Shire Council
Fairhaven SLSC
Torquay SLSC
Borough of Queenscliffe
Frankston LSC
Venus Bay SLSC
City of Greater Geelong
Gunnamatta SLSC
Waratah Beach SLSC
City of Warrnambool
Half Moon Bay SLSC
Warrnambool SLSC
Colac Otway Shire Council
Hampton LSC
Williamstown Swimming and LSC
East Gippsland Shire Council
Inverloch SLSC
Wonthaggi LSC
Glenelg Shire Council
Jan Juc SLSC
Woodside Beach SLSC
Mildura Council
Kennett River SLSC
Woolamai Beach SLSC
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
SLS Lakes Entrance
Wye River SLSC
Moyne Shire Council
Lorne SLSC
20 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Parks Victoria
Mallacoota SLSC
Bass RWC Service
South Gippsland Shire Council
Mentone LSC
Bellarine RWC Service
Surf Coast Shire Council
Mildura LSC
Central Port Phillip RWC Service
Wellington Shire Council
Mordialloc LSC
Frankston RWC Service
Mornington LSC
LSV Comms
121
SLS ENTITIES SLS ENTITIES
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 29 CLUBS, 11 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 10 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 29 CLUBS
North Cottesloe SLSC
South West Support Operations
Albany SLSC
Port Bouvard SLSC
SLSWA Emergency Response Beacons
Binningup SLSC
Port Walcott SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
Broome SLSC
Quinns Mindarie SLSC
SLSWA Surfcom
Busselton SLSC
Scarboro SLSC
10 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Champion Bay SLSC
Secret Harbour SLSC
City of Albany
City of Bunbury SLSC
Smiths Beach SLSC
City of Greater Geraldton
City of Perth SLSC
Sorrento SLSC
City of Joondalup
Coogee Beach SLSC
Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC
Cottesloe SLSC
Trigg Island SLSC
City of Rockingham (including Department of Parks and Wildlife—Penguin Island)
Dalyellup Beach SLSC
Yanchep SLSC
City of Wanneroo
Denmark SLSC
11 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Rottnest Island Authority
Dongara–Denison SLSC
Kimberley Support Operations
Shire of Broome
Esperance–Goldfields SLSC
Esperance–Goldfields Support Operations
Shire of Busselton
Floreat SLSC
Great Southern Support Operations
Town of Cambridge
Fremantle SLSC
Mid West Support Operations
Town of Cottesloe
Geraldton SLSC
North Metropolitan Support Operations
Mandurah SLSC
Peel Support Operations
Mullaloo SLSC
South Metropolitan Support Operations
NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 CLUBS, 1 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUP, 2 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 4 CLUBS
1 SUPPORT OPER ATION
2 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Darwin SLSC
Westpac Offshore Rescue Boat Service
Darwin City Council
Gove Peninsula SLSC
Darwin Waterfront Corporation
Mindil Beach SLSC
122
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 21 CLUBS, 5 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 2 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES 21 CLUBS
Normanville SLSC
5 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
Aldinga Bay SLSC
North Haven SLSC
SLSSA JRB Service
Brighton SLSC
Port Elliot SLSC
SLSSA RWC Service
Chiton Rocks SLSC
Port Noarlunga SLSC
SLSSA State Duty Officers
Christies Beach SLSC
Robe SLSS
SLSSA SurfCom
Elizabeth LSC
Seacliff SLSC
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
Glenelg SLSC
Semaphore SLSC
2 LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Goolwa Surf Life Saving Service
Somerton SLSC
Alexandria Council
Grange SLSC
South Port SLSC
Holdfast Bay City
Henley SLSC
West Beach SLSC
Moana SLSC
Whyalla SLSC
TASMANIA 14 CLUBS, 8 SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUPS, 1 AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE 14 CLUBS
Launceston LSC
Kingborough Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bicheno SLSC
Penguin SLSC
Tamar Sea Rescue
Boat Harbour SLSC
Port Sorell SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas JRB Service
Bridport SLSC
Scamander SLSC
Surf Life Saving Tas RWC Service
Burnie SLSC
Somerset SLSC
Ulverstone Volunteer Marine Rescue
Carlton Park SLSC
Ulverstone SLSC
Wynyard Volunteer Marine Rescue
Clifton Beach SLSC
8 SUPPORT OPER ATIONS
1 LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Devonport SLSC
Dodges Ferry Sea Rescue
Clarence City Council
Kingston Beach SLSC
Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue
123
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
LI F E S AV I N G blackspot An area with a high concentration of coastal/ocean incidents and a high probability/risk of ongoing recurrence. coastal death A fatality arising from various circumstances (e.g., heart attack, boat collision, fall, shark attack) occurring where the location of the death is coastal. coastal drowning death Where the location of the drowning is on the coast, in the ocean up to 2 n mi offshore or inland up to five times the width of the inlet/river. CWG The SLSA commercial working group. drowning The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/ immersion in liquid. drowning death A fatality arising from respiratory impairment as a result of submersion/immersion in liquid. first aid Immediate or emergency assistance given on the spot to people suffering from illness or injury. lifeguard Typically, a paid employee at a beach or another aquatic environment whose role is to rescue people in danger of drowning or prevent them getting into that situation. lifesaving service A service that exists to provide aquatic safety services to the public. patrolled location A location supervised constantly or periodically by a lifesaving service.
preventive action Where intervention by a lifesaving resource averts a person/s from getting into a potentially lifethreatening situation. rescue Where intervention by a lifesaving resource removes a person/s from a lifethreatening or potentially life-threatening situation. resuscitation Preservation or restoration of life by establishing and maintaining a person’s airway, breathing and circulation. rip current A narrow seaward-flowing current of water moving through a surf zone (Short, 2003). rock fishing death A fatality arising from various circumstances occurring (e.g., wave motion, loss of footing) where the victim was participating in fishing activities on a rocky coast immediately prior to or during the incident. service gap An area identified as having an inadequate level of resources to meet public safety demands. support operations Rapid response rescue units, not affiliated to any one Surf Life Saving club. SurfCom SLS radio communications centre that assists in managing the communications of lifesaving operations and data collection. total service plan An assessment of current and future lifesaving resources, national blackspots, hotspots and trends.
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CO M M O N AC R O N Y M S ACNC Australian Charities and Not-forprofit Commission ACPSG Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines (SLSA) AEMI Australian Emergency Management Institute AEMVF Australian Emergency Management Volunteer Forum ALS Australian Lifeguard Service ARC Australian Resuscitation Council ASC Australian Sports Commission CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation DSC Development Standing Committee EMA Emergency Management Australia EMG Executive Management Group FACC Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee HRS Helicopter Rescue Service ILS International Life Saving Federation IRB Inflatable Rescue Boat JRB Jet Rescue Boat LSC Lifesaving Standing Committee (now Lifesaving Member Advisory Committee) NHP National High Performance Program ORB Offshore Rescue Boat PM&C Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet RIB Rigid Inflatable Boat RTO Registered Training Organisation RWC Rescue Watercraft (sometimes called a Personal Watercraft) SHR Surf Hazard Rating SLS Surf Life Saving SLSA Surf Life Saving Australia SLSF Surf Life Saving Foundation SSC Sports Standing Committee
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd 789 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018 Australia Locked Bag 1010, Rosebery NSW 2018 Ph: +61 (0) 2 9215 8000 | Fax: +61 (0) 2 9215 8180 Web: sls.com.au | Email: info@slsa.asn.au ABN: 67 449 738 159 | ACN: 003 147 180 Limited additional copies of this annual report are available upon request from SLSA. This report is also available online at sls.com.au Editor: Elyce Behrsin, Helen Bateman Design: Tom Parsons, Stan Lamond Images: Rob Palmer, Brigid Arnott, Harvpix
S U RF LIFE SAVIN G AUS TR A LI A HI G HLI G HT S 2 015 –16
13,034 FIRST AID TREATMENTS
1,408,560 PREVENTIVE ACTIONS
60,369 1,017 MISSIONS
VOLUNTEER HOURS ON PATROL
MEMBERS 7,133 MEDALLIONS
16,800
OVER 1,232 HOURS OF FLYING
DURING FINALS DAY AT THE AUSSIES
15,000
AUSSIES COMPETITORS
BEACHSAFE
$21.2 MILLION
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