Annual Report 2014 2 2014 SURF LIFE SAVING SA ANNUAL REPORT Contents INTRODUCTION 1 CEO’S REPORT 12 STRATEGIC PLAN 2 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 14 PREMIER OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOREWORD 3 STAFF 16 OUR BOARD 5 LIFE SAVING 17 PATRONS, HONOURS AND LIFE MEMBERS 7 SURF SPORTS 18 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 19 Adelaide Beach Visitation 9.2 million per year Total Rescues 181 Bronze medallions 359 First Aid treatments 1,220 Preventative Actions 12,545 1,070 Patrol Hours 54 Operational days Helicopter Patrols Total members 9,076 Total Nippers 3,056 events Surf on the Sports 44 beach Volunteer Patrol Hours 73,150 3 Introduction SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS SUPPORT: SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBS Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Aldinga Bay Jet Rescue Boat Service Brighton Jet Ski Rescue Service Chiton Rocks SurfCom Communications Centre Christies Beach Emergency Response Groups Glenelg Robe Life Saving Service Goolwa Grange AUSTRALIAN LIFE GUARD SERVICE: Henley City of Holdfast Bay – Glenelg North, Glenelg, Moana Glenelg South, Somerton Park, Brighton, Normanville North Brighton, Brighton South, Seacliff, North Haven Kingston Park. Port Elliot Alexandrina Council – Goolwa Port Noarlunga City of Charles Sturt – Henley Seacliff Semaphore Somerton South Port West Beach Whyalla 1 2014 SURF LIFE SAVING SA ANNUAL REPORT SLSSA Strategic Plan 2014 – 2016 Mission TO SAVE LIVES AND BUILD HEALTHIER AND SAFER COMMUNITIES. Vision A UNIQUE AND CELEBRATED WATER SAFETY ORGANISATION BUILDING VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY HUBS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY SERVICE, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SPORT. Strategic Priority 1 Strategic Priority 2 Strategic Priority 3 Strategic Priority 4 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITY SAVING LIVES The Business of SLSSA Clubs Sport Development Lifesaving Services SLSSA’s workforce is capable SLSSA has strong and At all levels of SLSSA we attract, Increased services to extend our and well supported engaged clubs develop and retain the best reach, presence and appeal coaches and officials SLSSA is sustainable across Accelerate club redevelopment Provide access to quality education all facets of the business and SLSSA provides vibrant and training appropriate management practices Strengthened club engagement competitions and events are in place to manage risk advice and support Innovating Surf Life Saving SLSSA has a strong and engaged Technology systems further our high performance program Stakeholders Emergency Services business and build the capacity SLSSA has strong relationships with SLSSA is recognised as a leader of our people SLSSA is recognised as a all levels of government sporting organisation in emergency response and Financial efficiencies and growth water safety SLSSA builds and maintains vibrant A sustainable positive culture to risk relationships with community Strategic Development SLSSA is recognised as an partners Quality junior and youth education emergency services organisation SLSSA has a contemporary and development programs governance structure and History and Culture Coastal Management implements best practice Support for junior and youth personnel SLSSA is recognised as a leader in SLSSA recognises and celebrates coastal management South Australia’s lifesaving and Development Leadership and Commercial Growth sport heritage and achievements Member across all portfolios SLSSA has a sustainable and Research and Development diverse corporate partnership Junior, Youth and Senior transition Research used to enhance aquatic portfolio safety and lifesaving services SLSSA maximises revenue across Social Responsibility Lifesaving equipment developed to every business unit SLSSA promotes and enacts the highest standard sustainable environmental Deliver successful fundraising practices Most efficient method of initiatives training delivery developed SLSSA has an impact on social, and implemented Identify new and innovative education and health of all revenue streams South Australians Education SLSSA implements sustainable Brand and Communications Program Management education programs for beach Broaden and further strengthen SLSSA promotes sustainable services our brand appeal and profile program management SLSSA maximises the use of social and digital media Registered Training Organisation SLSSA has a sustainable RTO SLSSA is compliant across all RTO standards 2 ForEword Our State Government and Surf Life Saving SA share the vision of building safer, healthier communities. South Australians are blessed to live in a vibrant society and a clean environment. Our natural landscape offers countless opportunities to enjoy a pristine environment, particularly our beaches. Thanks to the tireless efforts and vigilance of our surf lifesavers, the leisure time we spend at the beach is as safe as is possible. While we compete, relax and enjoy South Australia’s many beaches, surf lifesavers quietly protect our personal safety. The members of Surf Life Saving SA deliver emergency services, first aid, lifeguards, training, officiating and coaching, education programs and surf sports. Surf Life Saving SA helps build healthy communities. Since 2002, we have invested more than $10.2 million in Surf Life Saving facilities for South Australia. From 2014/15 this will increase to annual funding of $2 million for upgrades to Surf Life Saving facilities. Through the Community Emergency Services Fund, we also contribute toward shark and beach patrols. Surf Life Saving SA also benefits from our Government’s Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program grants. The sport of surf lifesaving also provides local, national and international competition opportunities for more than 9,000 members through Nippers, Juniors, Seniors and Masters events and carnivals. I understand that junior Surf Lifesaving participation has tripled during the past decade. Surf Lifesaving is a wonderful way to grow a child’s confidence, understanding, independence and skills in aquatic environments. The summer of 2015 will mark a new era for the iconic State Government supported vacation water awareness program, VACSWIM SA. For the first time, Surf Life Saving SA will work directly with the Government to facilitate the delivery of the program at 41 beach locations throughout South Australia. This is an exciting change for the program and creates a far stronger connection between VACSWIM SA participants and local Surf Life Saving Clubs. On behalf of the South Australian Government and the hundreds rescued each year by Surf Lifesavers across the State, I offer my sincere thanks for the valuable contribution Surf Life Saving SA makes to community wellbeing, and safety. Jay Weatherill Premier of South Australia 3 2014 SURF LIFE SAVING ANNUAL REPORT 4 JOHN BAKER CRAIG CALDICOTT JOHN DEVITT PATRICK HANSEN President Craig has been actively involved John joined Moana in 1963 and Patrick has been an active in Surf Life Saving since 1968 member of the Semaphore SLSC John is the Managing Director of obtained his Bronze medallion when he obtained his Bronze since 1988 as an age manager, kwp! which is Adelaide’s largest in 1964.He has held positions of Medallion. He has been the surf official and committee advertising agency and best Club Captain and Chief Instructor honorary legal adviser to SLSSA member. His three children known for their work on Coopers at Club level and has competed since 1979. A past President are all actively involved in Surf Brewery, South Australian Tourism in surf boats. A former member of of Brighton SLSC and a former Lifesaving with his two eldest Commission and the RAA. the Board of Examiners John is still Deputy‑President of SLSSA. an active Official. John has been being proficient patrolling He has been an active member of He has held the position of recognised with Life Membership bronze members and his Brighton since 1977 and has held Chairman of the National Judiciary at both Moana and South Port youngest competing in the numerous positions at both Club, and also the State Judiciary. SLSC’s. He joined South Port in Under 12 age group. State and National levels. He has held positions on the 1996 and was Club Captain for He has extensive experience and Constitution Committee and the three years, Vice President for one an understanding of all three levels This has included being Qualification Committee. Craig is year, and has been President for of Government having worked for South Australian Lifesaving currently a Life Member of both the past 13 years. John has held both State and Federal levels in Director. In addition to his the Brighton SLSC and SLSSA. He various positions on the Surf Boat the Parliamentary and Executive current role as State President he has been a Board member since Panel, and been a member of the branches of Government as well is a Junior Age Group Manager 2009. In addition, Craig is the SLSSA Board since 2008. as a ten year stint as an elected and a member of the Westpac Managing Partner of the law firm Council Member. Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Caldicott Lawyers and has been Crew. John also chairs several involved in law for 35 years. He is Currently, Patrick is a senior sub committees within SLSSA. also a Director of South Australia’s public servant in the Department largest landscaping company. of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in the area of planning reform and governance. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and has 25 years experience serving on various not‑for‑profit boards and committees. 5 2014 SURF LIFE SAVING ANNUAL REPORT Our Board RONALD HARWOOD DAMIEN MARANGON JIM PLOUFFE HEATHER THOMPSON Ron Harwood joined the Board Damien is currently the Chief Jim Plouffe began his working life Heather is a Life Member of Grange in 2012 and was the President of Executive Officer for Shooting as a tank troop commander in the SLSC and Surf Life Saving SA. Christies Beach SLSC, a role held Australia who are responsible Canadian army but his passion Heather is the General Manager of for the last 12 years. He has filled for delivering a world class for Rugby Union took over and Finance and Corporate Services for the roles of Boat Captain, Vice high performance system to brought him to Australia. the Maxima Group Inc.