SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08

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HOW WE MET OUR OBJECTIVES AN OVERVIEW OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2007–08 B G A R Blue Satisfactorily completed—celebrate Green Progessing satisfactorily/on track—continue Amber Started but not progressing satisfactorily—focus Red Will not be achieved without intervention—review As noted in last year’s Annual Report SLSA has adopted a new strategic management plan, ‘Saving Lives in the Water’. This is the fi rst full year that all activities have been aligned to the priorities identifi ed in the plan, and our key outcomes are reported here. Table 2: Report card Tactics Outcomes Colour Priorities for 2008–09 Delivering our peak body responsibilities by establishing, advocating and securing international best practice water safety standards, practices and systems for national beach safety and lifesaving services Proactively develop and maintain world leading ‘best practice’ standards Collect & analyse data Improved data collection and analysis allows ‘real time’ drowning updates Monitor national and international water safety developments Produce ‘best practice’ policies & protocols Strengthen our reputation via proactive advocacy Communicate SLSA policies, reports Publish authoritative reports, issues papers Participate in forums to promote SLSA standards Provide expert advice on surf/beach safety issues and systems Engage with government & industry & organisations Conduct targeted, tactical, proactive and reactive media campaigns Signifi cant work continued in a number of forums including ILS, Australian Standards, ARC, AWSC, EMA, UNICEF Consultation version of ACPS Guidelines widely released ‘Beachsafe’ quarterly stakeholder newsletter issued to expanded database Coverage of National Coastal Safety Report broadened ‘Beach Safety and the Law: Australian Evidence’ published and distributed SLSA 2007 Annual Report won Silver Medal at ARA Awards SLSA convened (with QUT and QLS) Inaugural Beach Safety and the Law Summit and the National Lifesaving Conference Participated in a range of forums including PSTP, AWSC, Asia Pacifi c Water Safety Coastal risk assessments in a number of states Stage 1 of marketing campaign introduced at AWSC conference in May Signifi cant engagement with Australian Government to achieve increased water safety funding Successful media campaigns conducted including YSL Develop and build an SLSA ‘accreditation scheme’ for beach safety and services Develop an accreditation criteria and system For list of all acronyms used please see page 144. 16 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA—ANNUAL REPORT 2007–08 G G G G G G A G G Implementation of SLSA strategic research plan Additional focus required on strategic priorities for international engagement Proactively follow up stakeholders and prepare next version for publication Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted advocacy Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted advocacy Ongoing engagement with various forums including proposed Surf Sports Conference Technological enhancement of coastal risk assessment tools Need to further improve tactical, targeted issues advice Continue improvement in communication platforms to ensure more targeted advocacy Improved planning and integration with state centre campaigns Coastal risk reporting template developed A Specifi c tools to be built from ACPSG and risk assessment template
Table 2: Report card (continued) Tactics Outcomes Colour Priorities for 2008–09 Pursue innovation via research and development World class R&D programs Introduced internal procedures for trial and evaluation of gear and equipment including improved documentation of outcomes Introduce improvements based on R&D Co-ordinated numerous R&D programs in conjunction with state centres Maintain and develop international respect and recognition Active involvement with ILS Signifi cant commitment to ILS including drafting of World Drowning Report and Drowning Intervention Strategy Improving water safety standards throughout the world Establish benefi cial strategic alliances Ongoing engagement with other ‘lifesaving nations’ Develop benefi cial alliances Alliances/partnerships established with EMA, Surfi ng Australia, NCIS, and others Pursue compliance with SLSA policies, systems and standards Maintain and extend government approvals/ recognition Extend legislative recognition for SLSA policies and practices ALA winner of EMA 2007 Safer Community Award Successful completion of fi ve year RTO audit Progress in some states however little progress with issues such as legislative protection of SLSA intellectual property Exploit SLSA’s status as preferred supplier for lifeguard training and services Produce high quality training for lifeguards Qualifi cations and framework developed by ALA Lifeguard development plan produced A A G G G G R A Implementation of SLSA strategic research plan Pursue EMA grant for research activity and completion of feather fl ags research Successful involvement in ILS conference in Germany Successful involvement in ILS conference in Germany Consolidate relationships with these groups Leverage and develop ACPSG with government stakeholders Continued engagement with Australian Government Delivery to follow establishment of Lifeguard Network Promote benefi ts of ALS Printed promotional collateral produced G Implementation of Lifeguard Network Preventing deaths and injuries in the water by facilitating the provision of quality beach and aquatic safety, lifesaving and preventative education resources Deliver world class quality lifesaving services and systems Continuous improvement in delivery of lifesaving services Improved facilities, gear and systems Several management systems adopted, i.e. gear and equipment inspection process, OH&S compliance audits National standard for gear and equipment inspections + system for data collection developed $860,000 from Telstra and Yamaha distributed to clubs and services + ongoing provision of DHL-funded patrol uniforms A G Compliance audit systems for Lifeguards and Support Operations Implementation of system by states, in order for development of 3 year plan SECTION 02—OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 17
Page 1 and 2: 2008 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA ANN
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Surf Life Saving Australia
Page 5 and 6: ARE Our mission is to provide a saf
Page 7 and 8: SECTION 01 OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
Page 9 and 10: Table 1: Snapshot (For more detaile
Page 11 and 12: 2008 5 January 2008 KNG Ironman ser
Page 13 and 14: Scene from SLSA’s latest televisi
Page 15 and 16: Our volunteers are passionate and c
Page 17: SECTION 02 OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS A
Page 21 and 22: Table 2: Report card (continued) Ta
Page 23 and 24: Table 2: Report card (continued) Ta
Page 25 and 26: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
Page 27 and 28: Graph 2: Contributions to state cen
Page 29 and 30: LIFESAVING OPERATIONS REPORT Graph
Page 31 and 32: SURF SPORTS OPERATIONS REPORT OVERV
Page 33 and 34: COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONS RE
Page 35 and 36: Table 3: Stakeholder map (continued
Page 37 and 38: FINANCE OPERATIONS REPORT In June 2
Page 39 and 40: HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICES OPERATIO
Page 41 and 42: RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT Three majo
Page 43 and 44: 2007-08 saw a signifi cant change i
Page 45 and 46: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OUR GOVERNANCE
Page 47 and 48: Michael James Martin B. Eng (Chem)
Page 49 and 50: COMPENSATION Directors receive no c
Page 51 and 52: Board of Lifesaving (BOLS) Name Pos
Page 53 and 54: Surf Sports Technical Committee Ric
Page 55 and 56: National Helicopter Advisory Commit
Page 57 and 58: OUR STAFF We have a small but dedic
Page 59 and 60: OUR OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE SLSA NATI
Page 61 and 62: SECTION 03 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Wha
Page 63 and 64: 9. DIVIDENDS No dividends were paid
Page 65 and 66: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To t
Page 67 and 68: DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Direct
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BALANCE SHEETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3
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CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR E
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Available-for-sale fi nancial asset
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2. REVENUE 2008 $ Consolidated Pare
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7. INVENTORIES At cost 2008 $ Conso
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11. BORROWINGS Current 2008 $ Conso
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13. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE Fin
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17. ASSOCIATED COMPANIES Country of
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22. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH
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23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUE
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25. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED
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SLSA and Surf Sports Australia (SSA
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SECTION 04 SURF LIFESAVING IN AUSTR
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WHO CAN JOIN SLSA? Surf Life Saving
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Surf sports are a major feeder for
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Surf Life Saving Foundation Board L
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Andrew Johnson (Tathra SLSC, NSW) A
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y SLSA, one of only four in Austral
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Robert (Bob) Mayo AM Bob has dedica
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NEW LIFE MEMBERS RECOGNISING DISTIN
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2007 AUSTRALIAN POOL RESCUE CHAMPIO
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Event 1st place Time 2nd place Time
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Male 50m Manikin Carry Anderson, Gl
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INTERNATIONAL AND INTERSTATE CENTEN
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2008 UBD AUSTRALIAN MASTER SURF LIF
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Event 1st 2nd 3rd 150 yrs min Singl
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2008 UBD AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVIN
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Event 1st 2nd 3rd U 23 Female Surf
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Open club championships pointscores
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Event 1st place Time 2nd place Time
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2008 AUSTRALIAN IRB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2
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SECTION 05 STATISTICAL SUMMARIES Wh
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Table 10: SLSA membership by catego
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As Australia’s major water safety
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WA Tas NT 2007-08 Total 2006-07 Tot
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Table 17: Surf sports—coaching an
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Peregian Beach SLSC Picnic Bay SLSC
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On 19 October 2007, ‘Memorial to
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