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Annual Report Saving Lives and Building Great Communities 2017/18 Annual Report | Surf Life Saving Western Australia 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING GREAT COMMUNITIES 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT | ANNUAL 2017/18 SURF LIFE SAVING WESTERN AUSTRALIA SURF LIFE SAVING 7 Delawney Street /surflifesavingwa Balcatta WA 6021 @slswa Ph: +61 8 9207 6666 W: mybeach.com.au @slswa SNAPSHOT STATS 60,944 PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS FIRST AID TREATMENTS RESCUES Aerial 97,729 PATROLS SHARK SIGHTINGS KM’S PATROLLED 149,966 PATROL HOURS MEMBERS SURF LIFE SAVING 31 CLUBS 7,054 NIPPERS PEOPLE TRAINED IN FIRST AID 709 COMMUNITY MEDALLIONS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CONTENTS 2 6 16 24 INTRODUCTION LIFESAVING SURF SPORTS NIPPERS SERVICES & YOUTH 26 28 34 36 TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS MARKETING & & EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS 38 42 FUNDRAISING & RECORDS, PARTNERSHIPS RESULTS & FINANCIALS A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER Very few places in the world are blessed who participate. SLSWA gives people of all “SLSWA with a coastline as beautiful and unspoilt as ages the opportunity to learn vital life skills, Western Australia’s. Every year thousands improve their own health and wellbeing, gives people of beach-loving Western Australians and and enjoy all of the valuable social benefits visitors enjoy popular swimming spots, safe grassroots sport and recreation provides. of all ages the in the knowledge that they are patrolled by Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA). Western Australia’s beaches are for everyone to enjoy. The creation of inclusive beach opportunity It would be impossible to imagine our experiences is essential in fostering healthy, beaches and community landscape without connected communities and breaking down the presence of SLSWA. Those red and barriers. SLSWA has successfully engaged to learn vital yellow flags are a safety beacon to many who specific community groups with the aim of flock to our shores and delight in the pristine increasing participation in surf lifesaving life skills...” waters. Collectively we owe our thanks to the community programs, for the benefit of those countless volunteer hours that are given to groups and the wider community. ensure our safety – and save lives. Congratulations to the board, staff, partners The service given by SLSWA covers all and volunteers of this iconic WA institution aspects – from the air, on the sand and out on another successful year keeping West to sea. Australians safe on our beaches. Our surf lifesavers, lifeguards and rescue crews deliver this critical service requiring skill, courage and an intricate knowledge of our unique coastline. The importance of volunteering in surf lifesaving is critical. SLSWA is a leader in Mark McGowan MLA promoting the value of volunteerism and Premier of Western Australia the tangible benefits that it offers to those Photo credit: DFES A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Craig Smith-Gander - President James O’Toole - CEO Welcome to the 2017/18 Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Annual For some time our participation in the fundraising initiatives of Report in which we are delighted to present to you some of our the national Surf Life Saving Foundation have been under review achievements of the past season. by the Board of SLSWA and, after a lengthy process based on the best interests of our WA based donors and feedback from the It is only appropriate firstly, to recognise the work of the more membership, our withdrawal from the Foundation was finalised than 20,000 dedicated volunteers at our 31 clubs up and down the earlier this year. This has resulted in the establishment of an WA coast. With an increase in our overall membership, including SLSWA fundraising program that, we are extremely proud to say, a 7% increase in the number of patrolling members, this year our will mean all funds raised in WA will stay in WA to support WA surf lifesavers performed nearly 120,000 patrol hours and 442 coastal safety priorities. rescues, with many other members serving in various capacities in their clubs and contributing to what has undoubtedly been a We would like to thank our corporate partners whose ongoing successful year on many fronts. commitment and shared vision for a safer coastal environment enable us to continue doing our work in the community and It is also testament to the work of these people that we saw a on the beach. In particular, we welcome new National Partner 60% decrease on the previous year’s coastal drownings, with 10 Holden; and WA Community Partner AGL. lives lost on the WA coast last year. While this is a positive step, it will not divert our attention from the goal of zero preventable We also recognise the significant contribution made by the State drowning deaths and we will continue in our endeavours Government. Their support of both SLSWA and our WA clubs to educate, and protect, the public as they recreate on our is essential in enabling us to deliver lifesaving services for the magnificent coastline. benefit of all beachgoers in WA. This year that support saw the extension of our Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter patrols As the peak coastal safety organisation in Western Australia, it through to the end of May, our longest patrol season yet, and is also fitting that, while we recognise our own volunteer surf support of our newly implemented Drone Patrol, amongst other lifesavers for the tireless work they do, we also recognise those initiatives. members of the community who perform acts of bravery on our coast while going to the aid of others. This year we hosted the In the Board’s continued efforts to engage with our clubs, second annual WA Coastal Bravery Awards and were honoured we once again spent time with the Boards of both metro and to recognise 22 such remarkable individuals. regional clubs throughout the year, providing us with invaluable insight into the challenges that our clubs may face. The past year was without a doubt a big one for surf sports when, following another successful SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving We acknowledge the SLSWA Committee Members and Board Championships, WA hosted the Aussies at Scarborough Beach and thank them for their service. In particular outgoing board in April. With a 45% increase in the number of WA athletes member Kelly Moss, who stepped down in September 2017 participating since the Aussies were last in WA, and a 50% after 6 years of service for which we are incredibly grateful, and increase in the number of medals won by our athletes, it is safe welcome incoming board member Heidi Gan. to say that surf sports in WA are in great shape. Congratulations must go to Sorrento’s Jackson Symonds, the first athlete in We also recognise the staff of SLSWA, all of whom have worked over 50 years to win four Australian Beach Sprint titles – an tirelessly to deliver on the vision of the organisation. exceptional achievement. As we head into the 2018/19 season with a robust membership, We also hosted our first season of the WA Surf League, a ‘first of continued investment in the development of our members with its kind in Australia’ team series which saw the integration of all new programs for youth, young leaders, officials, trainers and surf sports disciplines into a club vs club format. Embraced by assessors, and a number of new projects and initiatives set to both clubs and athletes alike, we will continue to grow the event come to fruition, we look forward to you continuing the journey as a permanent fixture in our surf sports season. with us. We have continued to invest in all areas of our Nippers programs; including the continued development of our Nipper Curriculum as well as our new Little Nipper surf sports carnivals and clinics, which saw us bring top-level coaches and athletes to WA to pass on their skills. With an 8% increase in our Nipper numbers on the previous year, with continued investment we Craig Smith-Gander James O’Toole look forward to seeing this number continue to grow. President Chief Executive Officer Surf Life Saving Western Australia - 2017/18 Annual Report | 3 LIFE MEMBERS Name & Year Inducted L W LeQuesne* 1927 E V Hofmaster* 1969 J F Somers* 1992 I D Vilkson 2004 J L Paton OBE* 1930 D P Morrison OAM* 1969 D H R Becker 1993 T Snelling 2005 I T Birtwistle OBE* 1938 R J Trigg OBE* 1972 F J Parlevliet 1993 F Senior 2007 R E Gatherer* 1939 J Trethowan 1974 M E Cook 1994 G Clark 2007 Sir L P Gadsdon* 1941 W D Summers* 1974 A K Porteus 1994 A Widermanski 2008 C Bader* 1946 I F Anderton 1975 R A Blake OAM 1995 D Somers 2008 D G White OAM* 1946 D T Blackley 1975 C D Cook 1995 L Tilbury 2008 E Jaggard OAM* 1948 C E Jarrott* 1975 W A Robertson* 1996 J Knight-Smith 2008 M H Becher OAM* 1949 W R Somerford* 1975 J A Griffiths* 1997 A M Smith OAM 2009 A C Peacock* 1950 R G Bennett JP 1979 I D McRae 1997 G M King 2010 A E Prior* 1951 N G Lamb* 1979 R P Redfern* 1997 C J Gibbs 2010 R A Elliot* 1951 I D Scott OAM 1983 A S Marshall 1998 N R Gibbs 2010 F T Haywood MBE* 1952 W E Gaynor OAM 1985 W H Amesz 2000 J F McCourt 2011 A J Marks* 1956 G G Russell* 1985 R Welch OAM 2000 K C Jenner 2011 R T Meadmore* 1956 G P Castieau* 1987 D D Shearer* 2001 R Buist 2013 T H Johnstone* 1956 D J Smith 1987 J King OAM 2002 G W Mumford 2013 D Molyneux* 1961 D R Rose 1987 J E Burling OAM 2003 J Wright 2013 J G Hatchett* 1963 J C Wall* 1988 W H Read* 2003 P Shipway 2013 H K Riley MBE, JP* 1963 P J Bermingham OAM* 1989 W W Fry OAM 2003 L Buchan 2014 F J Thorne* 1964 D E Clark ESM 1989 E B Jones 2004 M Irwin 2015 C V Addison* 1965 R J Howard OAM 1990 J H Kitts 2004 M Thornton 2016 R J Peacock* 1966 E K G Jaggard OAM 1991 B C Olson 2004 B Carthew 2017 G M Brown OAM* 1969 R G Roberts OAM* 1991 K Smith 2004 C Waugh 2017 *Deceased SPORTING HALL OF FAME
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