BECOME A LIFESAVER

Join the Club — there’s a role for everyone! Surf Life Saving is more than patrols — it’s community. Whether you want to patrol, help with Nippers, do first aid or pitch in behind the scenes, you’re welcome here. No need to be a gun swimmer — bring your passion and we’ll help you find your fit. Join us and make a real difference in red and yellow.

NEXT SRC / BRONZE COURSE IS AUGUST / SEP 2026

eXPRESSION OF INTEREST

WHAT DOES GETTING YOUR SRC/BRONZE LOOK LIKE…..

  • 1. Become a Member

    To undertake an SRC or Bronze Medallion course, you must first become a financial member of our club. JOIN KWSLSC

    2. Blue Card (18+ Members)

    If you are over 18 and intend to participate in patrols, training, or youth activities, a Blue Card may be required. BlueCard.

    3. Unique Student Identifier (USI)

    A USI is required for nationally recognised training. Don't have one? Get your USI number

    4. Start Swim Training

    We strongly recommend commencing swim training several weeks before the course begins.

    One of our coaches trains at Kawana Aquatic Centre on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Cost: Pool entry only.

    If you'd like to join these sessions, indicate this on the Expression of Interest form and we'll add you to our Messenger group.

    If you already have a Blue Card or a USI, please email the Surf Office with your details and they can link the information to your new membership.

  • Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
    Minimum Age: 13 years

    Before commencing practical training, candidates must complete:

    ✓ 200m swim in under 5 minutes

    Bronze Medallion
    Minimum Age: 15 years on final assessment

    Before commencing practical training, candidates must complete:

    ✓ 400m swim in under 9 minutes

    We recommend spending at least a few weeks in the pool before training commences.

    Attendance Expectations

    To ensure competency and successful course completion, candidates are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled training sessions.

    What You'll Learn

    Throughout the course you'll develop skills in:

    ✓ Surf awareness and beach safety
    ✓ Rescue techniques
    ✓ Rescue tube rescues
    ✓ Rescue board skills
    ✓ Radio communications
    ✓ First Aid
    ✓ CPR and Resuscitation
    ✓ Teamwork and patrol operations

    Rescue Board Experience

    If you have little or no board experience and would like to attend a beginner board familiarisation session before training commences, please let us know via the Expression of Interest form.

  • Training includes both practical and online learning components.

    You'll complete modules covering:

    ✓ Surf awareness
    ✓ Beach hazards and risk assessment
    ✓ Patrol operations
    ✓ Communication procedures
    ✓ First Aid and CPR theory
    ✓ Emergency response procedures

    Course access instructions and online learning links will be provided after registration.

  • Before Training Starts

    □ Join the club
    □ Obtain your USI
    □ Apply for a Blue Card (if required)
    □ Complete swim competency
    □ Begin swim training
    □ Submit your Expression of Interest
    □ Attend course induction