2020-21 SLSWA Annual Report

TRAINING &
EDUCATION
Surf Life Saving WA is committed to
educating the broader community on
coastal safety through training, education
and public awareness programs designed
for children, parents, school groups,
multicultural, and at risk groups. Delivered
by our fully trained surf lifesavers who
are familiar with the coastal environment
and the unique challenges it presents,
all revenue generated through these
programs is invested back into the
organisation to support our clubs and
members across WA.
We also continuing to educate and upskill
our volunteer members to save lives and,
as a Registered Training Organisation
(RTO) deliver a range of industry leading,
accredited and non-accredited first aid
courses and lifesaving programs to both
members and the WA community.
rookie lifeguard immersion program
2020/21 COVID DISRUPTIONS
The start of the 2020/21 season was significantly impacted
by COVID-19 restrictions already in place as the season
commenced, the most severe of which did not allow the
delivery of any volunteer training deemed non-essential.
As restrictions eased, training was able to re-commence,
albeit with adjustments to meet the COVID-19 compliance
requirements.
Regular communication with trainers throughout the season
provided clarity and up-to-date advice on how the ongoing
changes to restrictions would impact training delivery,
while alternatives were offered to ensure compliance with
government and industry guidelines.