Surf Life Saving Queensland Annual Report 2013-14

ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND

12,990

MARINE STINGER TREATMENTS

5,639

FIRST AID AND CPR

9,485PEOPLE TRAINED IN

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

494,710

130

TOTALBLS

MEDIA AND EDITORIAL VALUE

$36,067,347

17,843SUPPORT HOURSOPERATIONS

474 HELICOPTER PATROLS

13,551,255BEACH VISITATION

MEMBERS

354,246VOLUNTEER PATROL HOURS

TOTAL RESCUES

3,536

19,794SURF LIFE SAVINGAWARDS GAINED

MEMBERS30,293

9,735NIPPERS

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS

SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBSNorth Queensland Branch

Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach

North Barrier Branch

Forrest Beach Arcadian Townsville Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina

Wide Bay Capricorn Branch

Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay

Surf Life Saving Queensland

18 Manning Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Phone: 07 3846 8000 Fax: 07 3846 8008 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lifesaving.com.au

Sunshine Coast Branch

Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Marcoola Mudjimba Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula

South Coast Branch

Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach

Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park

Point Danger Branch

Tallebudgera Pacific Palm Beach Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay

OPERATIONS SUPPORT Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Rescue Water Craft service Jet Rescue Boat service Offshore Rescue Boat service SurfCom communications centres Duty Officer program Coastalwatch cameras Brisbane Lifesaving Service Remote coastal beacons Emergency Response Groups

AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICEServicing:

Bundaberg Regional Council Burdekin Shire Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council Cairns Regional Council Fraser Coast Regional Council Gladstone Regional Council Gympie Regional Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mackay Regional Council Moreton Bay Regional Council Redland City Council Rockhampton Regional Council South Bank Corporation Sunshine Coast Council Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council

REGISTERED OFFICE OF SLSQ — “SURF RESCUE HOUSE”18 Manning Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101.

NOTICE OF SLSQ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe 2013–14 Annual Report will be presented at the 84th Annual General Meeting of Surf Life Saving Queensland, to be held at Surf Rescue House in South Brisbane on Friday, 22 August 2014 at 6pm.

PATRON'S AND PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND'S MESSAGE 1

OUR BOARD 2

PATRONS, HONOURS AND LIFE MEMBERS 3

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT 4

REPORT FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6

OUR STRATEGY TO MINIMISE INCIDENTS OF DROWNING 9

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 10

HUMAN RESOURCES 11

MEDIA, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 12

LIFESAVING SERVICES 14

WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE 24

AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE QUEENSLAND 24

AROUND THE REGIONS 30

MEMBER EDUCATION 34

SURF SPORTS 38

AUSTRALIAN LIFESAVING ACADEMY QUEENSLAND 48

COMMUNITY AWARENESS 51

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 54

FUNDRAISING IN QUEENSLAND 58

OUR PARTNERS 64

SLSQ COMMITTEES AND PANELS 68

MEMBER HONOUR BOARD 2013–14 69

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WHO WE ARE

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is the state’s peak

beach safety and rescue authority and is one of the largest

volunteer-based community service organisations in

Australia.

From humble beginnings when the first recorded rescue

was made on a Queensland beach in 1909, SLSQ is now

an efficient and vibrant organisation, with more than

30,000 members.

The organisation was established in 1930 and is the

governing body for surf lifesaving in Queensland,

comprising of 59 affiliated surf life saving clubs in six

regional branches. The organisation also includes

supporters’ clubs, which have more than 200,000

members, with this number growing.

SLSQ is directly affiliated with, and is part of, Surf Life

Saving Australia (SLSA) and the International Life Saving

Federation (ILS).

WHY WE EXIST

SLSQ is built on a fundamental principle: to save lives.

Our organisation encompasses several diverse arms –

lifesaving services, community education, membership

services, surf sports, fundraising, commercial training – all

supporting one overarching purpose.

Queensland’s mainland coastline is extensive, stretching

more than 6,000 kilometres from the Gulf of Carpentaria

in the west and Cape York in the north to Point Danger in

the south east. With more than 700 accessible beaches

along this expanse, the state boasts some of the world’s

most popular sandy stretches, attracting approximately

30 million visitors to our beaches every year.

Unfortunately, despite significant advances in technology,

techniques and knowledge, people still drown or die on

Queensland beaches.

MISSION STATEMENT / OUR COMMITMENT TO SAVING LIVES

SLSQ aims to set the benchmark in lifesaving service

provision, rescue practices, emergency care and training

and education as we strive to make our stunning

coastline safer for everyone who uses it. A commitment to

continuous improvement across all areas of our operation

ensures we are highly regarded across Australia and

around the world.

We are leaders in our industry, and are committed to

maintaining this stance to ensure we are equipped for the

future.

OUR VISION

Zero preventable deaths in Queensland waters.

OUR MISSION

SLSQ will operate as a proactive and effective peak body,

leading the way in lifesaving service provision, education,

sport, beach safety advocacy and community leadership.

OUR STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

Committed To Our Community: To advocate water safety

management and continue to enhance the reputation of

SLSQ as the peak body.

Connected To Our People: To recruit and retain the best

people through support and development of their skills

and knowledge.

Effective In Our Business: To plan and execute our day-to-

day operations to an outstanding level of efficiency, with

continuous improvement always in mind.

Sustainable For The Future: To ensure SLSQ is equipped

for the future through continuous growth, strong financial

management and sound governance.


PATRON’S MESSAGE QUEENSLAND PREMIER’S MESSAGE

It is with great pleasure — but also with a pang of regret —

that I write this message for the 2013–14 Annual Report

of Surf Life Saving Queensland, as this is the last time I

will have occasion to do so as Patron of this wonderful

organisation. I step down as Governor on 29 July, 2014 after

six years in this role — and almost the same period of time

as your Patron, because SLSQ was among the very first of

many community organisations to approach me, seeking

my Patronage, following my appointment in 2008 — and

one of the very first invitations I accepted.

I was quick to do so because like so many of my fellow

Queenslanders I have long admired this organisation and I

was very pleased to have the opportunity to support it, and

use the high profile of the position of Governor to promote

its work throughout the state. I have done this in various

ways: by writing messages for successive Annual Reports,

expressing appreciation to the Board, staff and volunteers

for their devotion to the cause of saving lives and keeping

our Queensland waters safe; by attending significant

functions, such as the 2009 celebration of the centenary of

the first organised beach rescue in Queensland; by visiting

SLSQ clubs and groups to thank them for their work — in

particular emergency response work during the many

natural disasters Queensland has suffered during my time

as Governor; by including SLSQ representatives in major

Government House events and activities, including our

annual open days, the luncheon I hosted for Her Majesty

The Queen in 2011 and the State reception I co-hosted with

the Premier, for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

earlier this year; and by hosting a reception to support the

SLSQ Foundation and the launch of its ‘Circle of Friends’

program. I have also had the privilege of presenting awards

to SLSQ members, whose contribution to the community

has been acknowledged in the Australian Honours system.

HON CAMPBELL NEWMAN MP

PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND

This year, more than 3,500 beachgoers were saved from

potential drowning during the 2013−14 surf season by

SLSQ lifesavers.

Our men and women in red and yellow performed a

staggering 490,000 preventative actions and more than

12,000 first aid treatments.

I commend them for collectively volunteering more

than 350,000 hours of their time to watch over, protect

and educate the Queensland public and our tourist

population.

In the air, on the sand and out to sea, our surf lifesavers

and lifeguards, pilots and rescue crew members perform

a critical service that demands agility, strength, courage

and focus.

It’s wonderful to see this iconic organisation —

recognised as a ‘Queensland Great’ in 2007 — continue

to grow, in terms of both its services and the number of

volunteers and supporters.

Several new patrols were introduced in 2013–14,

including Tallebudgera Creek and Southport Broadwater,

and a successful bid has seen SLSQ also expand its

helicopter services.

SLSQ also continues to expand its community education

program, reaching well over 370,000 people this year

and saving countless lives through prevention.

I applaud SLSQ’s ambitious ‘zero preventable deaths in

Queensland waters’ safety mission and thank the 30,000

dedicated SLSQ members for their skillful and selfless

efforts.

Recalling these diverse activities is a useful reminder of the

diversity of the work of SLSQ and of its standing within the

Queensland community. They remind us of its long and rich

history and also of the way the organisation has modernised and

must constantly adapt and change to meet new circumstances

and demands. Expanding its emergency management

capabilities is a good example but there are many others, high-

lighted in the CEO’s overview in this Annual Report, including the

expansion of helicopter services to the QPS, the ongoing growth

of the Brisbane Lifesaving Service and the continued extension

of community awareness programs, all excellent developments.

They remind us also of the critical role played by the Foundation

and the Circle of Friends and the need for ongoing support for

these initiatives. I cannot emphasise enough this need, and

remind all Queenslanders that SLSQ cannot function without the

generous support of the citizens it exists to serve.

I have expressed concern before that we cannot take the work

of SLSQ for granted. It is such a familiar reassuring presence

on our beaches and in our communities, and it delivers such

good results, so consistently, that I worry people will assume it

will always be there. And it is such an efficiently-managed and

professionally-run organisation that this, too, may lead people to

think it can manage without community input, including financial

contributions. That is not the case. Public support is crucial to

keep the organisation operating, to make it sustainable and to

enable it to keep delivering, for the benefit of all Queenslanders.

So my final message as Patron to the Queensland public, is to

urge everyone able to do so, to support this fine organisation.

And to the Board members, CEO, staff and volunteers, to say

thank you for your dedicated efforts, for yet another year, keeping

SLSQ strong and focussed on its mission, and for the privilege

of serving as your Patron for the past six years. I wish you every

success in the future.

HER EXCELLENCY

MS PENELOPE WENSLEY AC

GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND

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OUR BOARD

Ralph Devlin QC, PresidentRalph has been involved in surf lifesaving as an active member and Masters competitor since 1971. Professionally, he was admitted as a barrister in 1977 and, after eight years as a Crown Prosecutor, entered private practice. Ralph was elevated to Senior Counsel in 2005 and now practices in the areas of criminal law, environmental law, Commissions of Inquiry and Inquests. In June this year, Ralph was further promoted to Queen’s Counsel. Through his commitment to the surf lifesaving movement, Ralph has been elected to Life Membership of Maroochydore SLSC, Sunshine Coast Branch, SLSQ, and SLSA.

Barry Woodger, Deputy PresidentBarry began as a nipper in 1974 at Mooloolaba SLSC before relocating to Currumbin SLSC in 1978. During his time at Currumbin, he has served the club on the management committee and in the roles of Club Captain, Vice-Captain, Deputy President and Team Manager. A noted surf sports competitor, Barry won the Australian Junior Ironman title in 1982 and, in the same year, toured New Zealand with the Australian surf team. He later gained international success with his win in the Open Ironman title at the Hawaiian Championships in 1983. In 2000, Barry received the Australian Sports Medal for Surf Life Saving. In 2004 he was inducted into SLSA’s Hall of Fame for his commitment and dedication as a founding member of the Currumbin Patrol Team, which claimed 14 Australian titles. Since 2005, Barry has been Director of his own consultancy company. Before 2005, he had 20 years’ experience in national sales roles, business development, account management and corporate governance with Australian blue chip corporate companies. Barry became a SLSQ Board Director in 2005 and President of the Cairns SLS Supporters Club in 2007.

Barrie Crichton OAM, DirectorBarrie began his involvement with surf lifesaving in 1973 with Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park and has since served in numerous club positions. A career transfer took Barrie to the Sunshine Coast, where he spent five years with Kawana Waters SLSC, including three years as Club Captain. An avid athlete, he has competed in junior, open and Masters’ categories and recently retired as President of South Coast Branch. Barrie has worked in numerous senior management, committee and board roles within the general insurance industry since 1974 and is currently Managing Director of Professional Insurance Agencies, in Brisbane. A Life Member of Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park, South Coast Branch and Surf Life Saving Queensland, Barrie was awarded an OAM for his services to surf lifesaving in 2007.

David McLean JP (Qual), DirectorDavid joined Marcoola SLSC in 1976, and has been an active member for the past 37 years. During this time, he has held most club positions including President and Captain. David began his plumbing apprenticeship in 1976 and owned and operated three major commercial plumbing contracting companies with a combined turnover of $30 million. He recently sold his interests in the three companies to pursue an early retirement and other interests. David is a qualified plumber, drainer and gasfitter and is also a Justice of the Peace. In 1999, he received the prestigious Queensland Volunteer of the Year award and, in 2007 and 2010, the Queensland Surf Lifesaver of the Year award. He was also named the Australian Lifesaver of the Year in 2010. David is a Life Member of both Marcoola SLSC and the Sunshine Coast Branch, the Operations Support Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Region, a Duty Officer and Patrol Captain. He is an integral part of SLSQ and Marcoola SLSC’s Emergency Response Group.

Darren Woodward, DirectorDarren joined the surf lifesaving movement as a seven-year-old nipper at Point Lookout in 1974-75. He currently holds the category of Long Service Member. During his time with SLSQ, Darren has actively participated in many areas of surf lifesaving operations and management, holding positions of President, Deputy President and Vice Captain. He joined the South Coast Branch Board of Examiners in 1987 after which he held the position of Director and Deputy Director Junior Activities and has actively participated in a wide variety of surf sports. Darren currently holds a senior management position with a large earthmoving equipment dealership having gained extensive experience in operations, marketing and senior leadership positions. A resident of Mackay from 2005-10, Darren holds dual membership within SLSQ maintaining an association with Mackay SLSC and the broader regional SLSQ operation.

*Darren Woodward resigned as a Director effective 31 January 2014, and was replaced on the Board by Gerard O’Brien, appointed on 4 February 2014.

Gerard O’Brien, DirectorGerard completed his Bronze Medallion with Noosa Heads SLSC in 2001 after joining as a nipper parent. He served the cub as Nipper Age Manager, Patrol Captain, Treasurer and ultimately as President from 2008-14. Under his presidency, Noosa Heads was named as the SLSA Club of the Year in 2012/13. Gerard completed a Commerce Degree in 1984 and has maintained his CPA status. He completed an MBA at Georgetown University (USA) in 1992, with a major in International Finance. After early career experience in the construction industry, Gerard has an extensive management career in the food industry in Australia and overseas. He spent 10 years as CEO of a Sunshine Coast-based public company and now runs his own food manufacturing business in Brisbane. Gerard was awarded the Clive Hammond OAM medal in 2012 for his service to the Noosa Heads SLSC.

Jack Noye, Independent DirectorJack is a State Government Chief Executive with a background in managing complex government agencies and inter-governmental relations, policy development, strategic planning, risk management and service delivery. In a previous role, Jack was responsible for the State Government’s relationship with SLSQ. He also assisted the Victorian Government with the amalgamation of Surf Life Saving and Royal Life Saving.

Christina Sutherland, Independent DirectorChristina is a senior lawyer and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1989. Christina is also a director of Powerlink Queensland and is Chairperson of Powerlink’s Audit and Compliance Committee. Through her legal knowledge and practical experience, Christina provides advice and guidance on issues relating to business, employment, workplace health and safety and corporate governance.

Darrin Bragg, Director of FinanceDarrin is a principal of his own accounting and tax practice, which he established in 1998. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and a Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the finance sector, having dealt with a wide range of clients from various industries. Darrin’s involvement with surf lifesaving began as a nipper in Mackay in 1974, and he represented his state at a young age. He has remained involved with the movement since, being a current member of Townsville Picnic Bay and Burleigh Heads SLSCs respectively. He has previously held positions with Mackay and Townsville Picnic Bay SLSCs as Treasurer and Club Captain, and is a Life Member of the North Barrier Branch.

Kaitlyn Akers, DirectorKaitlyn’s interest in surf lifesaving began in school sports when she was introduced to pool lifesaving competitions at boarding school in Toowoomba in 1985. She joined Mudjimba SLSC in 2001 and has since held a number of senior roles in Surf Life Saving. She is currently an active patrolling member, WaveRunner operator, trainer, Masters competitor, peer support officer, duty officer and a member of the 24-hour Emergency Response Group. In 2010-11 she was named the Queensland Surf Lifesaver of the Year. At Mudjimba SLSC she has served as a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, Club Captain, President and Treasurer. Off the beach, Kaitlyn is leading an outsource partnership with a Federal Government agency. Prior to this, she served as General Manager for a leading private accountancy and financial services provider. She holds an Executive MBA, is a Fellow of AIM, and recently completed a postgraduate certificate in Strategic Talent Management at Stanford University and Strategic Innovation and Sustainability Reporting at Harvard Business School. 2

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PATRONS, HONOURS AND LIFE MEMBERS

LIFE MEMBERS 2013John Galea

Roger Griffiths

Gary Radel

Peter White

Brett Williamson OAM

VALE SLSQ offers its deepest respect

and sympathy to the relatives

and friends of members

who passed away this year.

Condolences are extended to the

members of Surf Life Saving who

have suffered bereavements in

their families.

AUSTRALIAN HONOURSAwarded Australia Day 2014Noel Kelk – Alexandra Headland

SLSC: Awarded the Medal of the

Order of Australia in the general

division (OAM) for service to the

community through Surf Life

Saving.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Awarded Queen’s Birthday 2014• Colin Neil – Southport SLSC:

Awarded the Medal of the

Order of Australia in the

general division (OAM) for

service to Surf Life Saving.

• Sue Neil – Southport SLSC:

Awarded the Medal of the

Order of Australia in the

general division (OAM) for

service to Surf Life Saving.

PATRONHer Excellency the Governor

of Queensland, Ms Penelope

Wensley AC.

VICE PATRONS Hon Campbell Newman MP,

Premier of Queensland

Hon Wayne Swan MP

Hon Steve Dickson MP

Hon Tim Nicholls MP

Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP

Hon Lawrence Springborg MP

Hon Jeff Seeney MP

Hon Jann Stuckey MP

Mr Ted Malone MP

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

Mayor Paul Pisasale

Cr Ron Dyne

Cr Rodger Bow

Cr Jenny Hill

Cr Gerard O’Connell

Cr Deirdre Comerford

Mayor Allan Sutherland

Cr Bill Shannon

Cr Mal Forman

Cr Margaret Strelow

Cr Gail Sellers

Cr Robert Manning OAM

Hon Steven Ciobo MP

Mr Jim McGowan AM

Mr Stephen Maitland OAM RFD

Mr Daniel Gschwind

Mr Mick Power AM

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

RALPH DELVIN QC,

PRESIDENT

I proudly present my fourth and final Annual Report for

SLSQ. It is time to move on, after a most interesting and

fulfilling time as your President.

Having spent seven years on the SLSQ Board, I feel

our wonderful Association has been on a great journey

to discover its true potential, in a number of different

aspects. I would like to give you my personal highlights.

First, I would like to extend my appreciation and

acknowledgment for some of our great achievers in the

organisation.

THE VOLUNTEERS

It has been an incredible four years of being with SLSQ

and I express my sincere gratitude to our magnificent

volunteers from Port Douglas to Rainbow Bay. You serve

the public so expertly in providing many thousands of

hours of your own time in the cause of aquatic safety.

Considering the last two Christmas holiday periods,

each consisting of peak two-month periods, it is truly

remarkable that Queensland did not endure a drowning

death on any of our beaches. It is testament to your

‘Vigilance and Service’. You have set a worthy benchmark

for future summer seasons.

THE STAFF

SLSQ staff, under the expert leadership of Chief Executive

Officer John Brennan OAM and Chief Operating Officer

George Hill, have performed constantly above and

beyond, with the result that SLSQ’s standing in our

Queensland community is at its highest. Well done to all,

and thank you for your dedication to the noble cause of

saving lives.

THE BRANCHES

Thank you to our six Branch Presidents, who perform

such an important role. You are the responsible officers

for frontline service delivery in your areas, assisted by

volunteers and staff. But you are also the six ‘owners’ of

the entire Association. As my councillors, you were solid

and supportive. Thank you.

THE BOARD

I thank the SLSQ Board, especially my Deputy President

Barry Woodger and Director of Finance Darrin Bragg, who

have given me important day-to-day support and wise

counsel. The Board has been professional in its activities

throughout my tenure and I have enjoyed working with

you all.

MY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST THREE YEARS AS PRESIDENT:

August 2011: This year marked the appointment of

SLSQ to the State Disaster Management Group by the

previous State Government. It was a relationship enriched

and made even more positive under the current State

Government and responsible Ministers, particularly from

the Department of Community Safety.

September 2012: We were excited to see the launch

of the first police helicopter on the Gold Coast, followed

by the inauguration of a second service for South

East Queensland in July 2014. Relationships with the

Queensland Police Service, through Commissioner Ian

Stewart, have never been stronger in the public interest.

Thanks to Commissioner Stewart for showing such

confidence in our delivery of quality service. Thanks also

to Police and Emergency Services Minister, Jack Dempsey,

for his ongoing support and confidence in us.

September – October 2012: This period marked the

establishment of the Australian Lifeguard Service on the

Sunshine Coast, combined with the restoration of a full-

time Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service; our

first fully-integrated lifeguard service. Thanks to Sunshine

Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson for your

ongoing support.

October 2012 – May 2013: This period was highlighted

by the Leadership Capability Project, convened by

consultant Michael Fritschi. Delivered to the councillors,

the Board and senior staff for more than six months,

it developed our collective ability to have honest

conversations and discover our true leadership potential.

Thank you Michael for your ongoing interest, advice and

support.

January 2013: The Red and Yellow Army deployed in

Bundaberg during the disastrous flood was a pinnacle

moment in our disaster deployments since 2011. Our

volunteers and staff were in the water, the air and on the

ground. Vision was beamed across the world. We were an

impressive force of support in the community’s darkest

hour.

October 2013: I was delighted to see Noosa Heads SLSC

announced Australian Surf Life Saving Club of the Year.

November 2013: This month marked Queensland’s

delegation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI)

in the UK, and the World Drowning Prevention Conference

in Potsdam, Germany. So much was learned, especially at

RNLI, which will assist SLSQ’s future direction.

2013–14: The Audit, Finance and Compliance

Committee (AFCC) was revitalised under the guidance of ,

making us leaders in financial accountability. Thanks to all

the AFCC members for your time and expertise.

February 2014: The first Australian Rescue of the Month

was awarded to Surfers Paradise SLSC at Parliament

House, Canberra. What an honour for that club, who

backed up with a second award two months later.

Queensland has won two of the first four awarded;

a terrific effort.

2014 State Surf Life Saving Championships: Held at

Kirra, the event was highly successful and followed the

success of the 2013 Junior Championships at Hervey Bay.

Thanks to Committee Chair Charles Melloy for the work

of your committee, staff and officials. A top performance

by all.

2014 Education and Training Review: Under Member

Services Manager Des Kerr, the review took place to

enhance training of our volunteers to ensure SLSQ

nurtures and develops members well into the future.

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2014 Membership Sustainability Project: Committee

Chair Rob Campbell and Brenda Lofthouse worked

tirelessly on this project to ensure we can improve

membership figures as we look to 2014–15 and beyond.

Thank you for your energy and leadership.

Brisbane Lifesaving Service: This has been another

worthy initiative to support struggling clubs on their home

beaches. The service provides operations support where

needed, being available chiefly in the greater Brisbane

area for disaster relief work. Staff member Helen Hallett

has been a driving force and leads a dynamic team. Well

done all.

Gender diversity: The SLSQ Board now includes two

women, better reflecting our gender diversity in our

active membership. More work must be done, but it is

a good start. Thanks to independent member Christina

Sutherland and elected member Kaitlyn Akers for your

impressive contributions.

Nippers programs: Our programs are highly regarded

with Ray ‘Freddie’ Fien and his great team commended on

truly impressive initiatives during the last few years. Two

highlights include the Queensland Junior Surf Lifesaver

of the Year program, which always produces a wonderful

crop of new young leaders, and Noosa’s ‘Seahorse’

program, which provides physically challenged children a

top beach experience. I expect these programs to spread

far and wide to other clubs and states in the future.

Youth Excellence Program: Sponsored this year

by Breaka Flavoured Milk, the program allows us to

recognise the wonderful young people involved in SLSQ,

both as attendees at the Moogerah Dam camp, and

as mentors. Well done to Rob Campbell, Des Kerr and

Brenda Lofthouse. Our Youth and Leadership Excellence

programs are of the highest order. We are in good hands

and equipped for a great future.

OUR PATRON

This year we said farewell and thank you to our Patron,

Queensland Governor Her Excellency The Honourable

Penelope Wensley AC. Her Excellency has been an

enthusiastic and gracious Patron. We enjoyed hosting

Her Excellency and Mr. McCosker at the 2014 State

Championships.

CONCLUSION

I commend this Annual Report to you.

Ralph Devlin QC,

President

IT IS TESTAMENT TO YOUR ‘VIGILANCE AND SERVICE’. YOU HAVE SET A WORTHY BENCHMARK FOR FUTURE SUMMER SEASONS.

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REPORT FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOHN BRENNAN OAM,

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

IT HAS CERTAINLY BEEN A MILESTONE YEAR FOR SLSQ AS WE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE STRONG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BOTH ON AND OFF THE BEACH.

On behalf of Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), I am

proud to bring you our Annual Report for 2013–14. It has

certainly been a milestone year for SLSQ as we continued

to experience strong growth and development both on

and off the beach.

I would like to take this opportunity to formally

acknowledge and thank SLSQ President Ralph Devlin

QC for his leadership and professionalism over the past

12 months. His efforts, and indeed those of the entire

SLSQ Board, have laid a strong platform for sustained

organisational growth so we can be equipped for the future.

Our organisation is only as strong as its members and

this year we had a number of lifesavers receive awards

at the Australia Day Honours and the Queen’s Birthday

Honours List ceremonies. Congratulations to the following

recipients:

• Noel Kelk OAM

• Colin Neil OAM

• Sue Neil OAM

During 2013–14 SLSQ continued to work closely with key

stakeholders to enhance service delivery and build upon

our reputation as the state’s peak authority on coastal

safety. Our overall vision of ‘zero preventable deaths in

Queensland waters’ is supported through four strategic

imperatives outlined below.

COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

For more than a century, SLSQ and its members have

patrolled our state’s coastline, protecting beachgoers and

saving thousands of lives in the process. Today, beach

patrols are just one of many services SLSQ performs in the

community. In fact, our operations, support and educational

services extend far beyond the red and yellow flags.

Despite this, SLSQ’s core vision of saving lives on

Queensland beaches remains the same. This mission

continues to resonate strongly through all levels of the

organisation and underpins every decision made — from

the boardroom to the beach.

In 2013–14 SLSQ’s lifesavers and lifeguards spent more

than 350,000 hours on patrol across the state, performing

a staggering 494,710 preventative actions, more than

12,000 first aid treatments and, most importantly, saving

some 3,536 lives in the process.

These are not only remarkable results, but also a genuine

testament to the dedication, training and courage of our

volunteer members and professional staff alike.

On the ground, SLSQ introduced new patrols at various

locations across the state including Tallebudgera Creek

and Southport Broadwater on the Gold Coast. The

overarching benefits of these extended services were

felt immediately, with SLSQ lifeguards and lifesavers

combining to rescue more than 50 people at Southport

Broadwater alone in the summer months.

Once again, SLSQ actively rolled out extended services

including roving and dawn patrols across peak holiday

periods to help manage the influx in crowd numbers.

Additionally, SLSQ continues to develop its emergency

management capabilities, and we now have Emergency

Response Groups (ERGs) active in all regions across the

state.

In the air, we built upon the capacity of the Westpac

Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, with dedicated

patrols operating on both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

The Westpac Helicopter remains a crucial element of

our operations, supporting regular beach patrols and

providing a 24-hour search and rescue service.

Away from the red and yellow flags, SLSQ continues to

place lifesavers in the community through the provision

of regular first aid and CPR training courses across a

broad range of groups including individuals, schools and

organisations.

Our community awareness team also made ‘waves’,

promoting surf safety and awareness as a crucial part of

breaking the drowning cycle. In 2013–14 SLSQ promoted

the surf safety message to more than 370,000 people

through educational initiatives such as Little Lifesavers,

Breaka Beach to Bush, On The Same Wave, and the Beach

Safe Schools Program. These efforts not only increase surf

safety awareness but also allow people to make informed,

and potentially lifesaving decisions before even stepping

onto a beach.

Despite these significant efforts, it is pertinent to note

there were seven preventable beach-related drownings

on Queensland beaches this season. As far as SLSQ

is concerned, this is seven too many. Investigations

revealed that sadly, these drownings occurred at

unpatrolled locations and away from the red and yellow

flags. Increasing community awareness programs is as

important as ever and is key to SLSQ achieving its goal of

zero preventable drownings in Queensland.

CONNECTED TO OUR PEOPLE

The long-term health and sustainability of SLSQ will be

heavily influenced by the growth of our membership base

and, with that in mind, the recruitment and retention of

surf lifesavers remains a priority at all levels.

One of the key challenges faced by SLSQ is ensuring

young members are provided sufficient pathways and

development opportunities to keep them engaged,

motivated and, most importantly, involved in the

movement for many years to come.

SLSQ is committed to providing leadership pathways

for our members. This was evident by the number of

opportunities offered for lifesavers to build on their

personal and professional capabilities within the

organisation. The 2014 Breaka Youth Excellence Program

and the Leadership Excellence Program were clear

demonstrations of the passion and dedication that exists

among our younger members.

In sports, it has been another strong year with consistent

growth recorded across all disciplines, while a renewed

focus on grassroots and regional development continues

to pay dividends.

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SLSQ’s pinnacle sporting events, the Junior and Senior

State Championships, were successfully held at Kirra

Beach on the Gold Coast, while a number of regional

competitions attracted strong numbers. Moving forward,

we remain committed to providing increased competitive

and development opportunities for all members,

regardless of age and location.

Once again we have seen exceptional growth in SLSQ’s

groundbreaking Brisbane Lifesaving Service (BLS), which

now boasts membership of 130 lifesavers. Many of these

members regularly spent their weekends performing

beach patrols on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, while

a group of BLS members also travelled to Wide Bay

Capricorn over Easter to assist Moore Park and Elliott

Heads SLSCs.

EFFECTIVE IN OUR BUSINESS

In 2013–14, SLSQ maintained its position of being at the

forefront of technology, conducting various trials and

tests of lifesaving equipment in a bid to offer increased

protection to beachgoers across the state.

Our network of 26 coastal cameras continues to play a

key role in protecting beachgoers and reducing drowning

figures. Positioned at high risk black-spots along

Queensland’s coastline, the cameras not only significantly

improve our patrol and surveillance capacity but also

provide lifesavers with real-time and tangible information

on surf conditions, wave height and beach usage.

Increased government funding will see SLSQ expand this

network, with cameras to be installed at Palmers Creek,

Elliott River Mouth and Mon Repos Beach.

It is SLSQ’s prerogative to expand and build upon

our professional services on the beach. Our lifeguard

arm, Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) Queensland,

continues to be recognised as an industry leader for its

professionalism, reflected by the extension and expansion

of several key service contracts. The integration of

Sunshine Coast Council lifeguards into the ALS has been a

resounding success, with many staff members increasing

SLSQ MAINTAINED ITS POSITION OF BEING AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY, CONDUCTING VARIOUS TRIALS AND TESTS OF LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT IN A BID TO OFFER INCREASED PROTECTION TO BEACHGOERS ACROSS THE STATE.

their technical skills across the season through higher

award qualifications.

In January 2014, SLSQ was successful in its bid to supply

expanded helicopter services to the Queensland Police

Service (QPS). SLSQ has successfully been operating the

QPS helicopter on the Gold Coast since September 2012.

This announcement will see the expansion of this service

to include an additional helicopter for aerial policing

duties in Brisbane in the next two years.

Internally, we continue to look for opportunities to

streamline our business operations to maximise efficiency

and effectiveness. This was demonstrated when SLSQ

shifted to an online Bronze Medallion theory assessment,

representing a significant step towards our aim of

reducing the volume of administration for volunteer

assessors.

SUSTAINABLE FOR THE FUTURE

It is an exciting time for SLSQ as we look to build on the

success of the past 12 months and establish the structures

to deliver long-term growth across all regions and

departments.

Our organisation is only as strong as its people and, with

that in mind, SLSQ’s Membership Development team

continues to work with stakeholders at all levels to ensure

we are effectively monitoring and addressing the diverse

needs of our volunteers.

In 2013-14 SLSQ engaged a full-time Membership

Sustainability Project Officer. The project-based role

centres on membership sustainability with the aim of

developing a framework for measuring and forecasting

our membership requirements. The role will review

existing data, tools and resources, and prepare a ‘needs

analysis’ review process to address any gaps.

In August, more than 400 club administrators and

members from across the state converged on the Gold

Coast for SLSQ’s 2013 State Conference, incorporating all

operational and business areas and providing individual

clubs with key information, initiatives and ideas for the

season ahead. The platforms laid during this three-

day conference will have a series of positive long-term

outcomes.

Importantly, SLSQ continues to review and refine our

human resource policies, procedures and recruitment

processes. This year we have sought to engage with

internal stakeholders through a staff engagement survey,

completed by 65% of employees.

SLSQ’s senior management group is working through the

results of this survey in consultation with staff members

across all regions and levels of the organisation to

maximise job satisfaction and retain talent.

Our lifesaving efforts this year would not have been

possible without a committed and passionate group of

corporate sponsors and government partners behind

the scenes. This season we welcomed new partners and

strengthened existing relationships, which have directly

resulted in safer beaches across the state. SLSQ is grateful

for their support and ongoing commitment to our mission

of saving lives.

With the assistance of the Surf Life Saving Foundation,

SLSQ secured valuable funds through a variety of annual

events including Boardies Day, Up the Tower and the

50th anniversary Jupiters Summer Surf Girl program, all

of which remain vital initiatives on the surf calendar each

year.

It is through these ongoing activities and the support of

our staff, members and supporters that allows SLSQ to

continually move forward and be equipped for the future.

Thank you for your involvement and I look forward to

working together as we seek to deliver our vision of ‘zero

preventable deaths in Queensland waters’.

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THE FUTURE

Among the Board’s influences moving forward, SLSQ’s

strategic direction will have greater influence on member

training, member development, and enjoyable sport.

Our directors have also helped to create a strong

blueprint for the future, providing a sustainable, strong

organisation, which has seen many partnerships develop

in recent years; and many to be developed moving

forward.

In the coming 12 months the Board will see a number of

changes, with President Ralph Devlin QC and Director

Barry Crichton OAM, both retiring from the Board at

the 2014 AGM. On behalf of everyone, we extend our

appreciation and thanks to both gentlemen for their

tireless work and vision they have provided during their

tenure at Board level.

At the end of the day, SLSQ is the sum of all its parts.

We are not just one great volunteering movement, but

an organisation driven by many people who perform

thousands of acts of volunteerism and bravery every day.

To our many supporters — the Government, sponsors,

donors, the media and the general public — and to our

volunteers and staff, we applaud and thank you. You are

the reason we will continue to move forward with our

vision of ‘zero preventable deaths in Queensland waters.’

John Brennan OAM,

Chief Executive Officer

Peta Lawlor, SLSQ Lifesaving Services Manager

“In 2013–14 three new surveillance cameras were added. They were

placed in key black-spot locations and allow us to assess conditions in

real-time and can alert our people to get there in an emergency.

“Next year there will be more cameras implemented. We’re also looking to

merge response beacons with cameras at high-risk locations, in order to

enhance response capability and time.”

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“Coastal Risk Audits represent a highly strategic move in reversing the

drowning cycle in Queensland. These have so far been completed across

the Sunshine Coast and Cairns.

“The audit assesses each beach with access points mapped and stored

in the government’s emergency service database. With this knowledge,

emergency services know what sort of vehicle, equipment and personnel

can get in and out of a location quickly. The ultimate goal is to have

access points of all beaches assessed and mapped out from Far North

Queensland to the New South Wales/Queensland border.”

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OUR STRATEGY TO MINIMISE INCIDENTS OF DROWNING

The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) has

identified four factors that may lead to drowning.

These are:

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the hazard.

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the hazard.

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4. An inability to cope once in difficulty.

Any one of these factors, or a combination, can lead to

death by drowning.

An understanding of these factors, and how they

contribute to drowning, helps in the design of drowning

prevention strategies. Four strategies were developed to

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1. Education and information: To increase knowledge

through quality public education and awareness.

This year SLSQ ran extensive community awareness

programs educating more than 300,000 people about

beach and aquatic safety. Refer to page 51 for further

information about our community awareness and

education initiatives.

2. Denial of access, improvement of infrastructure and/

or provision of warnings: To promote safe aquatic

environments. SLSQ’s Lifesaving Services department,

through its patrol smart initiatives, future service

priorities, research and development and coastal risk

management, promotes safe aquatic environments.

Further information can be found in the Lifesaving

Services section, from page 14.

3. Provision of supervision: To provide quality lifesaving

services. Volunteer surf lifesavers and the Australian

Lifeguard Service (ALS) provide supervision on

patrolled beaches along the Queensland coastline.

Further information on these services can be found in

the Lifesaving Services section from page 14.

4. Acquisition of survival skills: To promote the learning

of survival skills. In addition to SLSQ’s Community

Awareness programs, the Member Services

Department conducts programs for SLSQ members,

including nippers, junior surf lifesavers and the general

community. Members of the public can undertake

basic first aid training to more advanced lifesaving

courses and SLSQ members have the opportunity

to train and achieve nationally recognised surf

lifesaving awards. Refer to pages 14 and 34 for further

information.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

SLSQ has a membership base of more than 30,000,

achieving the status of one of the largest volunteer-

based community organisations in Queensland. The

organisation is affiliated with, and subject to, the control

of SLSA’s Board of Directors. SLSQ has full control over

all affiliated branches, clubs and auxiliary organisations

across Queensland.

THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE

SLSQ’s Board and Committee structure is critical to ensure

volunteer representation in key decisions and strategic

planning. The various committees outlined on page

68 were established by the Board to assist SLSQ in

assessing and improving management standards. The

Board, where necessary, establishes special purpose

committees and panels to oversee the management of

projects, programs or other initiatives. The following

standing committees have been established by the Board

to assist in the better management of the organisation

and surf lifesaving practices across the state: Lifesaving,

Surf Sports, Membership Services, Administration and

Information Technology.

The primary functions of the Board are to govern and

provide leadership to SLSQ, members, and affiliated

branches and clubs in accordance with the aims and

strategic objectives of SLSQ, its Constitution, and the

law. The Board is responsible for acting on all issues in

accordance with SLSQ’s objectives. It operates for the

benefit of SLSQ, its members and the wider Queensland

community.

OUR DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT

SLSQ’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is tasked with

managing day-to-day business requirements of SLSQ,

under the direction of the Board. The President is

the nominated head of SLSQ and the SLSQ Board is

responsible for the appointment of a CEO to manage and

administer the organisation. The CEO is accountable to

the Board and reports to the Board at each meeting.

The CEO ensures the resolutions of the Board are properly

and efficiently executed and transacts all business of

SLSQ between Board meetings and general meetings of

the Council.

BOARD COMPOSITION

SLSQ’s Board comprises the President, the Deputy

President, the Director of Finance, four Directors, two

Independent Directors and the CEO who is a non-voting

member. A Director must be a member of SLSQ and

Independent Directors may or may not be individual

members of SLSQ.

BOARD MEETINGS AND ACCESS TO MANAGEMENT

The Board meets as often as deemed necessary in every

calendar year for the dispatch of business. At any time,

five Directors may ask the CEO to convene a meeting of

the Board and, subject to SLSQ’s Constitution, decisions

to questions at any meeting are decided by a majority of

votes by the Board of Directors.

Decisions by the Board can be challenged, subject to the

direction of the Constitution and any decisions are made

at the following Council meeting.

ATTENDANCE

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Ralph Devlin QC President 8/10

Barry Woodger Deputy President 10/10

Darrin Bragg Director of Finance

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Barrie Crichton OAM Director 9/10

David McLean Director 9/10

Darren Woodward Director 5/7

Gerard O’Brien Director 3/3

Kaitlyn Akers Director 9/10

Jack Noye Independent Director

8/10

Christina Sutherland Independent Director

6/9

CODE OF CONDUCT

Nominees for Director positions are required to agree

to SLSQ’s ‘Code of Conduct’ for Directors. Candidates

must sign their acceptance to comply with this code on

their nomination form. The Code of Conduct is contained

within the Directors’ Handbook, which is provided to

all Directors upon their election at the Annual General

Meeting.

INDEPENDENCE

At the commencement of each Board meeting, the

Chair asks Directors to declare conflicts of interest in

any agenda items.

The Council may elect up to two (2) Independent

Directors each year. Nominees for these positions shall be

endorsed and recommended to the Council by the Board.

INDEPENDENT ADVICE

SLSQ’s Board and Management are assisted in aspects of

its operations with external advice.

Our auditors, Ernst & Young, conduct an annual internal

audit providing the Board independent assurance and

advice on financial management matters.

Other consultants engaged by SLSQ in 2013–14 include:

• Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia Pty Ltd (insurance

advice and services)

• WattsNext (human resource services)

• Astute Consulting (leadership and governance)

• Brand Ambassadors (sponsorship support)

• Marine Tourism Australia (peak body advocates)

• Landers and Rogers (legal services)

• GPP Consulting (advisory services for aviation,

ALAQ and ALS)

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HUMAN RESOURCES

KEY ACHIEVEMENT SNAPSHOT

SLSQ’s Human Resources (HR) function focused on

enhancing staff engagement in 2013–14, while facilitating

the Salary Banding Project. Improvements were made in a

number of areas to holistically enhance staffing at SLSQ.

HIRING

SLSQ proudly promotes its internal recruitment

opportunities to ensure current employees have access

to career progression opportunities. All selection

decisions are made on the basis of merit using consistent

assessment methods.

In 2013–14, role descriptions were reviewed prior to

the commencement of recruitment processes to enable

ongoing assessment of positions and their relevance in

relation to the needs of the organisation.

EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION REVIEW

We seek to remunerate our employees consistent with the

not-for-profit sector.

Annual remunerations reviews were conducted

throughout June as scheduled, and all permanent

employees received notification by 1 July 2014.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

SLSQ’s biannual reviews provide managers and their

team members with the opportunity to have open and

meaningful conversations about a variety of topics

including staff performance. This is assessed against KPIs,

staff morale, career aspirations and satisfaction levels.

The goal of the reviews is to ensure staff members receive

feedback critical to their development and training needs

are identified.

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY

HR policies are constantly reviewed with changes due to

legislative changes, or purely semantic changes.

The policy reviews ensure we remain compliant with

current legislative requirements and provide optimum

conditions for staff.

STAFF NURTURING

SLSQ aims to provide a supportive environment

for the professional development of staff. We recognise

the need to offer employees the opportunity for

professional development, and have set aside a budget

for this purpose.

During the past 12 months staff fulfilled a number of

training opportunities. Development programs will

continue to be offered in 2014–15 and beyond.

In 2013–14 staff were offered a range of internal training

courses including: Time Management / Workplace

Priorities, Dealing with Difficult People, Project

Management, Business Writing and Performance

Management. Other training has been offered to

individual employees on an ‘as required’ basis.

Feedback from SLSQ’s 2012-13 staff engagement survey

indicated an increased interest in training and professional

development opportunities. As a result, SLSQ increased

its training budget by 62% when compared to the

previous year.

ENGAGING OUR STAFF

Feedback from performance reviews, exit interviews and

informal interactions with staff continues to indicate a

high level of staff morale.

This year SLSQ conducted a staff engagement survey.

Some of the key findings included:

• 65% of employees took part in the survey.

• 44% of employees have been with SLSQ less than

two years.

• 80% of respondents put their job satisfaction at seven

or higher out of 10.

• 65% of respondents said morale across the entire

organisation was at seven or higher out of 10.

• 78% of respondents said morale within their respective

department was at seven or higher out of 10.

• 69% of respondents believed high performance was

sufficiently recognised.

• 100% of respondents indicated they were proud to

work at SLSQ.

100% OF RESPONDENTS INDICATED THEY WERE PROUD TO WORK AT SLSQ.

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MEDIA, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

SLSQ’s communications team encompasses media,

marketing and sponsorship. The department focuses

on building the surf lifesaving movement’s brand

and reputation in Queensland, while assisting all

internal departments with day-to-day communication

requirements.

MEDIA

In 2013–14, SLSQ’s media department played a key role

in delivering both proactive and reactive messages across

Queensland. Key media events included the Queensland

Junior and Senior State Championships, the Jupiters

Summer Surf Girl Program, Breaka Beach to Bush, the Surf

Safe Appeal, Memorial Day and various other launches

and announcements.

Media Coverage

SLSQ regularly receives widespread coverage across state-

wide radio, television and print media. During 2013–14

the team achieved 6,094 stories and reached an audience

of 218,590,784 people with an approximate editorial value

of $36,067,347*.

Two key events with a high level of media interest were the

State Championships and Jupiters Summer Surf Girl.

State Championships

The 2014 Junior and Senior State Championships

were held at Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast across

two weekends in March 2014. Daily media alerts and

regionally-targeted media releases resulted in 208 stories

valued at $1,436,315* with an approximate audience of

6,332,254.

Jupiters Summer Surf Girl

The 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl program this year

celebrated its 50th anniversary since its inception in 1964,

as well as its 20th year in partnership with Jupiters Hotel &

Casino. Throughout the 12-month fundraising program,

and final judging week held in May 2014, a total of 162

stories were achieved state-wide with an estimated value

of $504,777* and an approximate audience of 2,597,640.*SLSQ multiplies the Advertising Space Rate (ASR) provided by Media Monitors (online media clipping service) by 2.5, as editorial content is more credible than advertising and therefore of greater value.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

New Website

A new organisational website was launched in April 2014,

reflecting an exciting new chapter in digital engagement

and online communication for our organisation. The new

site represents a significant shift away from how SLSQ

has previously positioned itself online. It is new, fresh

and colourful, and will no doubt assist us to drive our

key messages and community engagement well into the

future. Since its launch, SLSQ’s new website has averaged

more than 25,000 page views each month.

Sponsorship

This season SLSQ welcomed new sponsors, Breaka

Flavoured Milk and Network Ten, while strengthening

relationships with existing corporate partners.

Importantly, this has allowed us to build upon many of our

surf safety, development and educational initiatives across

the state. A full breakdown and report of SLSQ’s vital

sponsors can be found on page 64.

Online Newsletters

Regular communication to members and clubs continues

to be facilitated via two electronic direct mail monthly

publications. Between the Flags is our primary mode of

contact to all members and contains the latest updates

and news from SLSQ. Flag It is distributed to all 59 clubs

across Queensland, equipping administrators with

informative articles regarding membership and key

lifesaving information. Internal communication with

our clubs and members remains paramount and these

initiatives will continue to be developed moving forward.

2013–14 Media Coverage by Type (Volume)

2013–14 Media Coverage by Region (Volume)

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Beyond Patrol

Launched in Spring 2013, SLSQ’s new quarterly

publication Beyond Patrol is aimed at sharing our

highlights and achievements with our valued supporters.

Distributed to all Queensland Government departments,

Queensland local councils, SLSQ partners and

stakeholders, Life Members, and clubs across the state,

Beyond Patrol features stories about key initiatives to keep

our beaches safe.

Social Media

Followers of the official SLSQ Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

and Instagram accounts have more than tripled in the past

year, with a current fan base of more than 11,800 people.

Content regularly shared with members and supporters

includes photos and videos, sport competition results,

as well as reiteration of key beach safety messages,

particularly in the lead-up to peak beach visiting times

including public and school holidays.

$36,067,347 218,590,784IN EDITORIAL VALUE PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH MEDIA COVERAGE

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LIFESAVING SERVICES

3,536 LIVES SAVED

NO LIVES WERE LOST BETWEEN SLSQ’S RED AND YELLOW FLAGS DURING 2013–14. THIS RESULT IS TESTAMENT TO THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF OUR VOLUNTEER SURF LIFESAVERS AND PROFESSIONAL LIFEGUARDS.

SLSQ’s volunteers are the backbone of the organisation.

Their passion, dedication and commitment serve

communities across the state, in peak lifesaving seasons

and throughout the year.

When we have a good season, we are thrilled because

it means we are doing everything we can to promote

water safety on our stunning Queensland coastline and

waterways.

No lives were lost between SLSQ’s red and yellow

flags during 2013–14. This result is testament to the

outstanding work of our volunteer surf lifesavers and

professional lifeguards.

Queensland emerged from the peak Christmas and

Easter holiday periods with no drownings on the state’s

beaches. We recorded zero preventable surf/beach-

related drownings in December, January, February and

April despite some of the busiest months on the state’s

coastline. Historically, these months have been the worst

for fatalities.

While king tides, heavy swells and cyclones created rough

conditions at various stages throughout the season, on

the whole, it was relatively calm weather for lifesavers and

lifeguards. This often resulted in large crowds flocking

to the beach, reinforcing the importance of preventative

actions and surf safety education.

SLSQ is acutely aware prevention is better than cure. Particular

focus will continue to be placed on the introduction of new

educational initiatives, aiming to prevent surf/beach-related

drownings to reduce any factors that contribute to the drowning

cycle. These initiatives include state-wide and targeted

community awareness programs, targeting identified black-

spots along Queensland’s coastline and implementing frequent

aerial and water patrols.

In Queensland, there were seven preventable surf/beach-

related drownings from July 2013 to June 2014. This was down

from nine in the previous year. While this decline is a positive

result, seven deaths is seven too many. Unfortunately these

drownings occurred outside patrol hours and/or away from the

red and yellow flags. SLSQ is committed to addressing how this

can be improved moving forward.

A highlight during the past year was SLSQ’s Brisbane Lifesaving

Service (BLS) and its growth to boasting a membership base of

130 people, many of whom spent their weekends assisting club

patrols across South East Queensland (SEQ).

SLSQ’s achievements, particularly in 2013–14 would not

have been possible without the continued and vital support

of federal, state and local governments, sponsors, donors,

professional staff, and our army of volunteer patrolling

members who give up their time to ensure the safety of others.

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494,710 354,246PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS VOLUNTEER PATROL HOURS

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SNAPSHOT OF ACHIEVEMENTS

• A Coastal Safety and Quality Compliance Project

Manager was employed to conduct coastal audits of

key black-spots on Queensland’s coastline, identifying

risks and making recommendations to lower the

state’s drowning figures.

• This year a number of new services were implemented

on the Gold Coast at Southport Broadwater and

Tallebudgera Creek.

• In 2013–14, SLSQ implemented a trialled service of

WaveRunner operations across Hervey Bay and Elliott

Heads during the Christmas and Easter breaks. This

important service will continue in the 2014–15 season.

• Two new coastal surveillance cameras were installed,

one adjacent to Sea World Resort, and the second at

Tallebudgera Creek, providing lifesavers with vital and

real-time information.

• Night Operations and Search and Rescue Exercise

cross-training were conducted on both the Gold and

Sunshine Coasts.

• The Gold Coast SurfCom moved from South Nobbys

Headland (Miami Hill) to the South Coast Branch

headquarters at Mermaid Beach.

• SLSQ upgraded its communications network in SEQ to

digital capability.

• In January, SLSQ was successful in its bid to supply


Service (QPS). SLSQ has successfully been operating

the QPS helicopter on the Gold Coast since September

2012 and this announcement will see the expansion

of this service to include an additional helicopter for

aerial policing duties in Brisbane in the next two years.

• More than 400 lifesavers attended SLSQ’s State

Conference in August 2013. This was the first time

that SLSQ had held a conference of this magnitude,

bringing together members (including club

presidents, captains, chief training officers, and

administrators) and external industry experts for key

discussions on all operational areas of Surf Life Saving.

INCIDENT ANALYSIS

In total there were seven preventable surf/beach

related drownings recorded in Queensland this season,

representing a decrease from nine* last year. Of these:

• There were no drownings between SLSQ’s red and

yellow flags.

• Four drowning victims were international tourists (from

Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe).

• Five of the drowning victims were male, while two were

female.

• Two victims were aged 60–69 and another two were

aged 10–19 years.

• Two of these drownings, one on the Gold Coast and one

on the Sunshine Coast, occurred in March within days of

each other.

• Only two drownings occurred on a weekend with the

other five occurring during the week.

In addition, there were also three preventable surf/beach

related deaths recorded across the state and four non

preventable surf/beach related deaths.

*The SLSQ 2012–13 Annual Report stated eight beach-related drownings occurred

in that year. However, an additional preventable surf/beach-related drowning was

identified by the coroner following the publication of the 2012–13 Annual Report.

QUEENSLAND’S RECORDED BEACH DROWNINGS (2009/10 – 2013/14)

DROWNINGS BEACH

3 Surfers Paradise, Northcliffe Beach

2 Green Island, Point Lookout, Kurrawa Beach, Peregian, Tallebudgera Creek

1 Alexandria Bay, Fraser Island, Narrowneck, Southport Spit, Agnes Water, Currumbin Beach, Kirra Beach, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Happy Valley – Sunshine Coast, Horseshoe Bay, Inskip Point – Rainbow Beach, Point Arkwright, Sandy Point – Farnborough Beach, Southport Broadwater, Southport Seaway, Southport, Teewah Beach, Cape Palmerston, Innes Park, Discovery Beach – Sunshine Coast, Flinders Beach – North Stradbroke Island, Kings Beach – Sunshine Coast

NEW OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES

Key Initiatives

Each year SLSQ builds upon its reputation as the state’s

peak authority on beach safety and aquatic rescue

by expanding lifesaving services and working more

effectively in the regions already assisted. In 2013–14

lifesaving services were continuously expanded.

With thanks to vital government and community support,

SLSQ is committed to adopting innovative practices and

forward thinking to achieve our vision of zero preventable

deaths in Queensland waters. Key initiatives from this

season include:

• Dawn patrols continued on the Gold Coast. This

includes the use of a 4WD and Rescue Water Craft

(RWC) to patrol the beaches before traditional services

commence.

• SLSQ trialled a new mobile Emergency Response

Beacon at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island

(located at the Gorge Walk).

• Emergency Response Groups (ERGs) continue to grow

across the state. SLSQ now has ERGs in all regions.

Adding to the commitment of saving lives, SLSQ now

has a dedicated phone number available 24/7 for

emergency services personnel to call for assistance.

• A second Gold Coast Duty Officer was added during

the patrol season.

• Key SLSQ representatives attended the World

Conference on Drowning Prevention in Germany in

2013 and visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

in the United Kingdom.

• A Jet Boat National Seminar was held at Tallebudgera

on the Gold Coast in July 2013.

• As of 1 July 2014 all IRB drivers and crew will be

required by SLSQ to wear a red and yellow Personal

Flotation Device (PFD) Level 50. This includes all IRB

operation including patrols, annual proficiencies,

water safety, award training and new award

assessments.

SLSQ IS COMMITTED TO ADOPTING INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AND FORWARD THINKING TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF ZERO PREVENTABLE DEATHS IN QUEENSLAND WATERS.

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Emergency Response Groups

SLSQ’s ERGs grew from strength to strength and are now

operating in all regions across the state. The ERGs are

designed to be an after-hours callout service to support

other emergency agencies through the provision of skills

and equipment during times of need.

These ERGs work in consultation and cooperation with other

emergency service agencies including Queensland Police

Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Emergency

Management Queensland, State Emergency Services and

local, district and state disaster management groups.

Pinnacle moments in 2013–14 included SLSQ enlisted as

part of the State Disaster Management Group and State

Disaster Coordination Group in preparation for both

Cyclone Dylan and Tropical Cyclone Ita. Furthermore,

SLSQ’s Disaster Response Teams were enlisted for

Cyclone Dylan in the Townsville and Mackay regions.

In 2013–14, ERG representatives attended Queensland

State Search and Rescue Committee meetings, and SLSQ

worked on strengthening its relationship with Queensland

Water Police through regular site visits and contact.

Importantly, all regions across Queensland now have

access to emergency response kits, which include strobe

lights, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons

(EPIRBs), first aid, flares, torches and other quick response

equipment. These kits are designed to assist in night

operations and disaster response.

In 2014 SLSQ was appointed as a member of the Gympie

Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council Local

Disaster Management Groups (LDMG). This means SLSQ

is now a proud member, or observer, of the following

LDMGs across the state:

• SLSQ is a member of the State Disaster Management

Group, State Disaster Coordination Group, and Local

Disaster Management Groups in the following local

governments: Gold Coast City Council, Redland City

Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Sunshine

Coast Council, Fraser Coast Council, Bundaberg

Regional Council, Livingstone Shire Council, Gympie

Regional Council and Gladstone Regional Council.

• SLSQ is a LDMG observer of Brisbane City Council,

Townsville City Council, Cassowary Coast Regional

Council and Cairns Regional Council.

The successful Brisbane Lifesaving Service

SLSQ’s ground-breaking Brisbane Lifesaving Service (BLS)

continues to record strong growth with a membership

base of 130, a 49% growth in members since 2012–13.

The growth in membership enabled patrolling activity to

significantly increase, with 1,962 volunteer patrol hours in

2012–13 growing to 3,192 hours in 2013–14.

Thirteen BLS members performed more than 100

volunteer patrol hours in 2013–14, while four performed

more than 200.

BLS members provided support to a number of clubs

across the state including Sunshine Beach, Peregian

Beach, Nobbys Beach, Kirra, Bilinga, Elliott Heads, Moore

Park and Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Members

also worked in conjunction with SLSQ’s lifeguards to

provide a full patrol service at Southport Broadwater, and

assisted Royal Life Saving with patrols at Tallebudgera

Creek across peak holiday periods.

301 accredited awards were issued across the year, with

BLS members achieving various awards including Spinal,

ART, First Aid, and IRB Driver and Crew. A number of BLS

members have diversified into other areas of operations

with highlights including:

• Two BLS members obtained their Gold Medallion and

are now casually employed by ALS Queensland as

professional lifeguards.

• Two members have commenced jet boat patrols on the

Sunshine Coast.

• 17 members became dual members with other clubs

and now regularly compete in surf sport competitions.

• Seven BLS members are casually employed in SLSQ’s

Surf Education team.

• 15 BLS members have joined SLSQ’s Operations

Support team.

• Two BLS members have joined Gold Coast SurfCom.

PROACTIVE MEASURES TO ERADICATE DROWNINGS

Patrolling more beaches

SLSQ continues to extend and expand services along

Queensland’s coastline on the premise that the greater

the coverage, the more lives that can be saved.

In 2013–14 we again expanded our services and this

included:

• Continued roving and surveillance patrols on Moreton

Island during the peak holiday periods from Tangalooma

to North Point by RWC and 4WD. Key areas were the

Tangalooma Wrecks and North Point.

• Noosa North Shore roving patrols were continued during

the September, Christmas and Easter holidays, using

surveillance patrols to monitor remote camping areas.

• Gold Coast dawn patrols continued seven days per week.

• The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service

continued its patrols from the Tweed River to Inskip Point.

• The Sunshine Coast SurfCom operated 365 days per year.

• Midweek school holiday patrols continued to operate

once again, playing a vital role in building our surveillance

capacity during this peak time.

• This year we implemented a number of new services

on the Gold Coast at Southport Broadwater and

Tallebudgera Creek. During key peak times, the ALS and

BLS volunteer members manned this operation.

• SLSQ implemented a trialled service of WaveRunner

operations in the Hervey Bay and Elliott Heads regions

over the Christmas and Easter breaks. This important

service will continue in the 2014-15 season.

• Two new coastal surveillance cameras were installed at

Sea World Resort and Tallebudgera Creek. The cameras

not only improve our patrol capabilities, but also provide

lifesavers with access to a live stream of information about

beach conditions and usage.

THE GREATER THE COVERAGE, THE MORE LIVES THAT CAN BE SAVED.

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Black-Spot Funding

A number of key initiatives received Federal Government

funding in 2013–14 with the purpose of addressing black-

spots. The funding provided equipment to improve a

number of areas. These included:

• An Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) allocated to the

Maroochydore River Mouth and Noosa River Mouth to

extend surveillance.

• An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and RWC were granted for

the Tallebudgera Creek to extend surveillance.

• A surf safety surveillance camera was installed at

Southport.

• A new RWC (Yamaha WaveRunner 12) was purchased

for the Caloundra area of operations.

LOOKING FORWARD

Future Service Priorities

Each year the State Lifesaving Committee conducts an in-

depth review of drowning and rescue statistics to establish

key areas where services must be enhanced. The following

areas and services have been marked as priorities to

ensure SLSQ continues to effectively work towards its

overall goal of zero preventable deaths in Queensland

waters. Actions include:

• Build upon SLSQ’s after-hours callout ability and

services.

• Continue to investigate the potential use and

integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into surf

lifesaving patrols.

• Further investigate and develop sonar search

equipment for rescue boats.

• Continue to grow and expand BLS in all areas of SEQ.

• Continue to implement trials of powered rescue

boards.

• Continue to investigate the use of fixed ERBs with

cameras and conduct trials at Wildcattle Creek, Noosa

North Shore and North Stradbroke Island.

• Work towards implementing Surf Safety Liaison

Officers at key strategic locations such as Green Island,

Surfers Paradise and South Bank Parklands.

• Continue to work with stakeholders at all levels to

instigate the findings of SLSQ’s Coastal Risk Audits.

LIFESAVING ASSISTANCE FUNDS

Department of Community Safety

Each year vital funding from the Department of

Community Safety (DCS) ensures SLSQ has the resources

and trained personnel to provide safer beaches and

extend services across the state.

This season the DCS provided funding to SLSQ across

several key areas:

• Lifesaving Services Development Fund: DCS/SLSQ

Sustainability and More Beaches Under Guard Grants.

These grants enable SLSCs and branches to make

an application for lifesaving equipment to sustain its

existing patrols and to further expand beach patrols.

• Volunteer Marine Rescue Support Package: This

includes funding for all clubs and branches to maintain

current services across the state.

• Regional Development Fund: Funding is provided

to improve beach safety services for Queensland

communities north of the Sunshine Coast.

• Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service: This

funding allows SLSQ to conduct a dedicated rescue

helicopter service on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

In-Kind Sponsorship

A number of Queensland organisations provided valuable

in-kind sponsorship. This included:

• Stradbroke Ferries, which provided transportation for

SLSQ’s lifeguard service vehicles and personnel.

• Bluewater Marina Trinity Beach, Cairns, which

continued to provide a marina berth for an Offshore

Rescue Boat, resulting in SLSQ saving about $12,000

each year.

• Q1 Body Corporate Surfers Paradise continued to

provide storage for SLSQ’s radio communications

equipment.

• Charlie Schwekolt from Queensland Forklifts once

again provided vital support, donating vital equipment

and machinery to the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue

Helicopter Service.

• Gladstone Ports Corporation continued to provide vital

funding for a coastal surveillance camera at Mon Repos

Beach, Bundaberg.

LIFESAVING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Our members continuously impress us as they advocate

surf safety. Each year their courage and commitment not

only serve as a credit to themselves, but also enhances the

reputation of the wider surf lifesaving movement.

SLSQ’s Lifesaving Excellence Awards are designed to

formally recognise and pay tribute to clubs, individuals

and members of the community for particular acts of

lifesaving excellence and/or outstanding commitment to

lifesaving development.

These awards honour the individuals who truly represent

the ethos of SLSQ and have reacted with bravery, selflessly

carrying out actions for the life or lives of others.

Gift of Life

• Megan Graham resuscitated her husband when he

suffered a heart attack on 20 June 2013. She was later

recognised for administering first aid to a 24-year-old

male after a car accident on 21 October 2013.

• Andrew Busby took courageous actions to assist a

member of the public, a 47-year-old male, by

performing CPR at the Broadwater Swimming

Enclosure on 1 May 2013.

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Team Efforts

• Point Lookout SLSC was recognised for the club’s team

effort as lifesavers rescued and resuscitated a 65-year-

old male fisherman at North Gorge, North Stradbroke

Island, on 28 September 2013. Sandra Middleton and

Eve West from the club were individually recognised for

their integral roles in the rescue.

• Steve Wieland, Gary Wilkie, Justin Fay, Steve Dunn,

Corey Stone, Chris Schultz and Chris Howell

successfully rescued a 31-year-old man from a rip at

Maroochydore on 25 December 2013.

• Ashleigh Booth, Bronwyn Abraham, John Abraham,

Ethan O’Connor, Ross Mercer and Robert Dorrough

rescued and successfully performed CPR on a male after

a car crash at Surfers Paradise on 10 January 2014.

• Ben Carroll, Joe O’Shaughnessy, Max Bennett, William

Robertson, Peter O’Shaughnessy, Mark Boyd, Charles

Marshall, Kiernan Gettinby, Damien McLuskie,

Fletcher Johansen, Dayna Bird, Claudia West, Michelle

Thompson and Andrew Davis saved a swimmer 80m

outside Yeppoon Beach’s flags on 26 January 2014.

• Luke O’More, Paul Brennan, Jared Clark, Rachael Duke

(Westpac Lifesaver 5), Ken Hart, David Chiverton,

Brendan Scoffell (Jetboat 2), Jeremy Sturgess

(WaveRunner 4), Mathew Landrigan (WaveRunner 5),

Ken Clark, Jack Aleckson (Duty Officers), Kevin Dunn

(Operation Support Officer) and Gary Ferreira (RWC

Advisor) came to the aid of two people involved in a jet

ski accident at Stradbroke Island on 27 January 2014.

• Nathan Capps, Thomas Jones and Rob McGregor

selflessly rescued three swimmers struggling in a rip at

Marcoola Beach on 2 February 2014.

• Craig Holden provided effective leadership and

coordination of SLSQ’s emergency response services

during Tropical Cyclone Oswald and the Bundaberg

floods from 26 January to 10 February 2013.

• Joel Di Trapani and Scott Stephenson successfully

rescued a woman who had fallen off the cliff at North

Gorge, North Stradbroke Island on 19 April 2014.

• Demi Meredith and Sophie Longworth assisted a female

swimmer at Coolangatta Groyne on 19 April 2014.

Great Saves

• Luka Davey successfully rescued a four-year-old child

at the Kings Beach Swimming Pool on 15 November

2013.

• Emily Schofield bravely and ambitiously rescued 25

swimmers and assisted a number of others to safety at

Surfers Paradise Beach on 15 December 2013.

• Zoe Jolley rescued an eight-year-old girl at Wild Cattle

Creek on 20 April 2014.

• Scott Dineen saved two swimmers in trouble at Surfers

Paradise on 22 March 2014.

• Katelin Parsons rescued a young boy at Mooloolaba

Beach on 16 February 2014.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In 2013–14, a number of innovative trials were conducted

to aid lifesaving operations and ultimately, to reduce

drownings. SLSQ is constantly looking to identify tools,

equipment and techniques that can play a role in breaking

the drowning cycle. Key investigations included:

• The viability of powered rescue boards on patrol.

• The use of UAVs to provide aerial services to remote

locations in Queensland.

• The use of stand-up paddleboards to assist our

members and lifeguards on patrols.

• Member lifejackets were tested to find a suitable

option for implementation in 2014–15.

COASTAL RISK MANAGEMENT

SLSQ continues to be Queensland’s peak advisory body

on beach and aquatic safety. In 2013–14 this continued

with SLSQ conducting coastal risk and safety audits at

various points along the state’s coastline to help reduce

the risk of injuries and fatalities.

A Coastal Safety and Quality Compliance Project Officer

was employed to conduct coastal audits of black-spot

areas along Queensland’s coastline, identifying risks and

making recommendations to lower the state’s drowning

figures. This was the first time SLSQ implemented this role

representing a key strategic move for the organisation

seeking to deliver the overarching vision of ‘zero


The following risk audits and assessments were conducted

to provide recommendations to local government:

• Tallebudgera Creek signage audit.

• Green Island Beach and signage audit (Cairns Regional

Council).

• North Stradbroke Island audit (Redland City Council).

ESTUARINE CROCODILE MANAGEMENT

SLSQ plays a key role in estuarine crocodile management,

and is a representative on the North Queensland

Community Advisory Group for Crocodile Management

(NQCAGCM).

The NQCAGCM combines the perspective and concerns

of local communities with expertise. The committee has a

breadth of knowledge and experience that helps ensure

the Queensland Government’s policy approach is both

practical and efficient.

A key milestone of the past year was when SLSQ signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cairns

Regional Council and the Department of Environment

and Heritage Protection (2013) to address crocodile

management in the Cairns local government area. SLSQ is

currently working on additional MOUs with Townsville and

Hinchinbrook Councils.

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MARINE STINGER MANAGEMENT

SLSQ plays a key role in marine stinger prevention

through the dissemination of information to SLSCs, local

governments, tourism organisations and the general

public.

SLSQ continues to lead the Marine Stinger Prevention

and Awareness Strategies on behalf of the Queensland

Government, with the aim of ensuring the safety of

swimmers and beachgoers. This commitment involves

SLSQ providing James Cook University with specimens

for marine envenomation to advise protocol on the best

marine stinger management.

We work in consultation with various organisations to

continue to develop initiatives with other agencies. An

example is the SMS ‘sting alerts’ from the Queensland

Ambulance Service to improve the recording and

response to stinger incidents.

Treatment Investigation

Breaking news this season was when a James Cook

University research paper suggested vinegar was no

longer the most effective treatment method for marine

stingers. This generated significant media coverage and

discussion.

SLSQ is always striving to deliver the best methods of

treatment and prevention and we look forward to what will

eventuate from this research and how these, and future

findings of marine stinger treatment are applied.

SLSQ follows the marine stinger management

guidelines and procedures established by the Australian

Resuscitation Council (ARC). Despite the suggestion from

James Cook University, ARC’s procedures are followed,

including using vinegar as the primary treatment for box

jellyfish stings.

MARINE STINGS 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

PHYSALIA “BLUEBOTTLE”

Stings: 7,650 5,628 1,426 8,042 566

Sightings: 84,322 89,516 10,761 80,623 3,869

CYANEA “HAIR JELLY”

Stings: 49 144 290 420 265

Sightings: 106 189 669 2,130 2,106

CATOSTYLUS “BLUBBER”

Stings: 123 161 533 2,914 1,211

Sightings: 900 1,803 30,198 63,170 38,881

CHIRONEX “BOX JELLY”

Stings: 1 5 2 45 5

Sightings: 53 422 265 298 537

CARUKIA “IRUKANDJI”

Stings: 1 11 16 2 6

Sightings: 100 59 74 14 2

TOTAL

Stings: 7,824 5,949 2,267 11,423 2,053

Sightings: 85,481 91,989 41,967 146,235 45,395

SLSQ LIFESAVING SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE

Lifesaving services, operations support and

professional lifeguard services were certified

by external quality auditors under the

Australian Quality Management Standard

ISO 9001 2008, to provide clients with the

assurance that services meet current and

future requirements, while ensuring lifesaving services

remain a clear leader in aquatic safety and rescue services.

(Certification Number – QEC22945).

Joanna Tolvanen, Moore Park SLSC

“We had a call out on 26 January telling us response

was needed for three people trapped on a roof on a

river in Bundaberg and the QFRS’s Swift Water Rescue

Team needed assistance.

“I attended as an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) crew

member and we travelled along the ocean to get to

the location. There were three people, one in a critical

condition. Because it was a dangerous route to get in

and out from the location, we stayed overnight. The

next day we took the patients to Moore Park SLSC

where an ambulance met us.

“For me, I had never experienced anything as major

as this. All the training I had done paid off and when

it did it was so reassuring. It was such an incredible

experience working with the Swift Water Rescue Team

and I obtained so much knowledge from them and

equally, their team learnt from us.

“When we received the awards, I was really humbled

at first, but then I just felt very proud to have been

involved.

“When our team came back to the town after the

rescue, there was so much respect for what we had

done and so much respect for the SLS movement.

The entire emergency services involved, the SES,

army, police, and QFRS had so much respect for our

involvement. I was so proud to be a part of SLSQ.”

— Joanna Tolvanen, Moore Park SLSC was a crew

captain of the Emergency Response Group dispatched

for the Bundaberg floods in January 2013. The ERG

was recognised with SLSA Awards of Excellence, in

conjunction with the QFRS Swift Water Rescue Team,

the team was awarded a group Certificate of Merit with

Bronze insert.

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Surf/Beach Related Drownings 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

2

4

6

8

10

7

99

5

9

Total Rescues 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

3536

36482866

3610

3908

Total Resuscitations (inc. Oxygen Therapy) 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

256

261

295

292

366

Total Resuscitations (inc. Oxygen Therapy) 2009 - 2014

Total Preventative Actions 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

494710

558911346008

289391

291332

Total First Aid Treatments 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

12990

25357

10138

14287

21427

Total Marine Sting Treatments 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

5639

1912452819596

17026

Total Club Rescues 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

1796

1833

1847

26942234

Total Club Rescues 2009 - 2014 Total Club Preventative Actions 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

112211

9046051865

45078

52190

Total Club First Aid Treatments 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

3352

83834456

8853

14937

Total Club First Aid Treatments 2009 - 2014 ALS (QLD) Lifeguard Rescues 2009-2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1399

1267

667493

775

ALS (QLD) Lifeguard Preventative Actions 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

375924

457114289853

239738

232608

ALS (QLD) Lifeguard Rescues 2009-2014 ALS (QLD) Marine Stinger Treatment 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

3758

12065

2294

2242

3698

Lifesaving Operations Support Rescues 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

200

400

600

800

1000

341

513352

423

897

Lifesaving Operations Support Preventative Actions 2009 - 2014

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

120006575

11232

4290

4575

6524

LIFESAVING PATROL ACTIVITY

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474 543HELICOPTER SURF PATROLS PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

Photo by Paul Sadler

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WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE

HELICOPTER SERVICE

ACTIVITY LIFESAVER

5

LIFESAVER

6

TOTAL

Surf patrols 227 247 474

Preventative actions 317 226 543

Rescue support 25 25 50

Rescues 5 2 7

Beach surveillance 15,571 14,522 30,093

Searches 22 21 43

Callout – coastal

related

12 17 29

Demonstrations / PR 26 17 43

turn, boosts our ability to assist other agencies such as

Emergency Management Queensland and national search

and rescue body Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

In 2013–14, SLSQ’s two rescue helicopters, Lifesaver 5

and Lifesaver 6, combined to perform 474 surf patrols,

543 preventative actions and directly save seven lives in

the process.

Snapshot

• SLSQ representatives attended AusSAR (Australian

Search and Rescue) headquarters in Canberra to

discuss our tasking response status. SLSQ is confirmed

as a tier three to tier two rescue helicopter, and one of

the key aerial services tasked to beacon searches

• SLSQ undertook a refurbishment of its Caloundra base,

surrounds and security.

• A chief training officer was employed for the first time

in addition to two new full-time senior twin-engine

NVG (night vision goggle) endorsed pilots.

• Seven new volunteer rescue crew members were

recruited throughout the year.

• Five Sunshine Coast lifeguards and two North

Stradbroke Island lifeguards were integrated into

helicopter operations having completed rescue crew

training.

• SLSQ’s five year aviation business plan has been

completed and endorsed by the Board.

SLSQ AERIAL SERVICES

A day out in the surf almost ended in tragedy earlier this

year for a father and son after their kayak was flipped

upside-down by a large wave more than 200 metres from

shore on the Sunshine Coast.

While the father was able to make it back to the beach, it

proved to be a far more perilous situation for his son. Too

far from shore, and unable to reach the safety of his kayak,

it quickly escalated into a genuine life or death situation.

In a twist of fate, Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Westpac

Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) was on

patrol nearby and, when tasked to assist, responded

quickly and efficiently to pluck him from the surf with

minutes to spare.

The WLRHS remains a vital asset to SLSQ’s services in

South East Queensland. One of the oldest community-

based helicopter rescue services in the world, it has been

operating across Queensland for almost four decades.

With a highly-trained team of skilled men and women

encompassing experienced pilots, professional staff and

volunteer members, the service exists for one purpose: to

save lives.

Today the WLRHS is a full-time service operating 365

days a year, providing coastal surveillance and search

and rescue. Importantly, SLSQ continues to extend

the service’s rescue and surveillance capacity which, in

PolAir

In 2013 SLSQ was successful in its bid to supply


Service (QPS). SLSQ has successfully operated the QPS’

helicopter on the Gold Coast (PolAir 1) since September

2012, and the announcement has seen the expansion of

this service to include an additional helicopter for aerial

policing duties in Brisbane (PolAir 2) across the next

two years. PolAir 2 will be based at Archerfield Airport,

service a population of more than 1.8 million people and

help police catch offenders, stop dangerous drivers and

conduct proactive operations. This extended relationship

with the Queensland Government and the QPS continues

to broaden our core service by providing for safer

communities and, ultimately, saving lives across the state.

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AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE

QUEENSLANDA SUCCESSFUL BRAND

The Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) is a successful

brand dedicated to saving lives and water safety

education. As the lifeguard arm of SLSQ, ALS provides

professional lifeguard services to local governments, land

managers and private resorts.

The ALS is the largest provider of professional lifeguard

services in the state. The service operates at 79 beaches

and lagoons in Queensland, with many of these open each

day of the year.

A leader in the aquatic safety industry, the ALS

Queensland sets an international benchmark through

nationally-accredited training, highly-skilled staff and

detailed standard operating practices. ALS lifeguards

are required to undertake regular fitness testing and

professional development during the year to ensure they

maintain their rescue, first aid, resuscitation and beach

management capabilities.

In 2013–14 there were 364 lifeguards (including casual

and permanent). This included seven supervisors and one

supervisor assistant, 55 permanent lifeguards and 309

casual lifeguards.

The ALS Queensland staff members are extremely

passionate about the industry with 80% having worked as

professional lifeguards for more than four years.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR

A Snapshot

A range of new services was announced with a strong

focus on the training of all staff. Training and ALS

development included:

• Twenty ALS lifeguards completed their Certificate III in

Public Safety.

• Fifty-seven lifeguards completed the Silver Medallion

Aquatic Rescue (SMAR). This included two nationally

recognised units of competency. The first is

PUASAR011C — Search as a Member of an Aquatic

Search Team; with the second, a PUAOHS002B —

Maintain Safety at an Incident.

• All lifeguards completed a nationally recognised unit

of competency for RWC operation. The unit studied

was PUASAR016A — Operate and Maintain a Personal

Watercraft for Rescue Operations.

• Sixty-six lifeguards completed their Silver Medallion

Advanced First Aid Certificate. This included three

nationally recognised units of competencies.

HLTFA412A — Apply Advanced first Aid; PUAEME004A

— Provide Emergency Care for Suspected

Spinal Injury; and PUAEME005A — Provide Pain

Management.

• Six lifeguards completed a Certificate III in Aviation to

qualify as helicopter rescue crewmen.

• Six lifeguards completed Internal Audit Training,

delivered by SAI Global.

1,399ALSQ RESCUES

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227,748 79PATROL HOURS LOCATIONS PATROLLED

BY ALSQ

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New Services

ALS Queensland continues to be recognised as an

industry leader for its professionalism, as reflected by the

extension and expansion of key service contracts.

Highlights during the year included new services

introduced at Kurrimine Beach and the Cassowary Coast.

On the Sunshine Coast, ALS Queensland lifeguards

took control of mid-week WaveRunner patrols in school

holidays.

Another highlight included an introduction of services

on the Gold Coast which included mid-week patrols at

Tallebudgera Creek and Southport Broadwater across the

peak summer months (September to May). A daily patrol

service was added to Paradise Point across the Christmas

and Easter holidays.

At South Bank Parklands, a Safety Ambassador service and

safety card was introduced.

Finally, ALS Queensland worked collaboratively with

the Queensland Government and the Doomadgee

Aboriginal Shire Council to manage the safe operation

of the Doomadgee Pool facilities for the children of the

community in the summer period.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

ALS Queensland will continue to work in consultation

with SLSQ’s volunteer lifesavers to collaboratively make

Queensland beaches safer.

LIFEGUARD SERVICE TABLE

Council/Corporation Years of service

Locations patrolled Rescues (lives saved)

First aid treatments

Preventative actions

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES

Port Douglas Shire Council 25 years Four Mile Beach 1 283 4,668

Cairns Regional Council 25 years Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Ellis Beach, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Bramston Beach, Kewarra Beach, Green Island, Esplanade Lagoon

232 935 35,743

Cassowary Coast Regional Council 19 years Etty Bay, North Mission, Mission Beach 1 56 2,224

NORTH QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES

Hinchinbrook Shire Council 19 years Forrest Beach 1 2 26

Townsville City Council 24 years The Strand Net 1, The Strand Net 2, The Strand Water Park, Alma Bay, Picnic Bay, Horseshoe Bay

0 428 7,258

11 years Balgal Beach, Riverway Lagoon, The Strand Rock Pool 50 326 9,121

3 years Pallarenda 0 36 453

Burdekin Shire Council 22 years Alva Beach 0 0 8

Whitsunday Regional Council 6 years Horseshoe Bay (Bowen) 0 19 388

Mackay Regional Council 6 years Blue Water Lagoon 55 30 57,209

23 years Harbour Beach, Lamberts Beach, Eimeo Beach 2 20 10,654

21 years Sarina Beach 0 1 1,411

WIDE BAY CAPRICORN REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES

Livingstone Shire Council 22 years Emu Park Beach, Yeppoon Beach 0 23 957

Gladstone Regional Council 19 years Agnes Water Beach 16 150 14,483

22 years Tannum Sands Beach 1 14 270

Bundaberg Regional Council 22 years Moore Park Beach, Oaks Beach, Kelly’s Beach, Elliott Heads Beach, Mon Repos Beach, Nielsen Park Beach

48 186 7437

3 years Woodgate - - -

Fraser Coast Regional Council 23 years Torquay Beach 0 47 642

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES

Noosa Shire Council 2 years Noosa West, Noosa, Sunshine, Sunrise, Peregian, North Peregian 186 2,220 22,935

Sunshine Coast Council 2 years Coolum North, Coolum Beach, Yaroomba, Palmer Coolum Resort, Boardwalk, Marcoola,Discovery Beach, Mudjimba, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headlands, Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Spit, Buddina, Wurtulla, Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Kings Beach, Kings Beach Pool, Bulcock Beach, Golden Beach

334 3,112 66,450

Gympie Regional Council 21 years Rainbow Beach 5 168 5,032

Moreton Bay Regional Council 19 years Woorim Beach 3 104 2,121

South Bank Corporation 22 years Streets Beach Lagoon 104 408 74,104

Redland City Council 21 years Cylinder Beach, Main Beach, Adder Rock 111 339 38,356

Gold Coast City Council 1 year Paradise Point, Southport Broadwater, Tallebudgera Creek 240 341 8,202

Non Local Government Areas 6 years Double Island Point 4 135 4,511

3 years Inskip Point 5 137 1,252

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AROUND THE REGIONS

SLSQ is dedicated to providing surf lifesaving services

across the state as far north as Port Douglas and as far

south as Rainbow Bay.

This extensive reach, which encompasses five regions,

means surf lifesavers face varying conditions in their

patrols as they strive to fulfill the SLSQ mission of ‘zero


NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH (PORT DOUGLAS TO MISSION BEACH)

A Snapshot

In 2013–14 North Queensland (NQ) clubs performed

1,277 preventative actions, 50 first aid treatments and

three rescues.

A highlight for NQ was the branch’s involvement in SLSQ’s

Breaka Beach to Bush program. For the first time since

2008, surf lifesavers and James Cook University marine

stinger expert Jamie Seymour extended the trip to the

Torres Strait.

Another highlight for NQ was the tripartite agreement

with SLSQ, Queensland Government and the Cassowary

Coast Regional Council regarding crocodile management.

A similar agreement has been signed with the Cairns

Regional Council.

During the Christmas period, lifeguard services were

expanded at Etty Bay, Kurrimine, Brampston and North

and South Mission Beaches. The services were well

received and appreciated by locals knowing they were in

safe hands over the holidays.

A significant time for NQ was the further recognition of

SLSQ as the premier authority for water safety, with NQ

clubs again enlisted to provide water safety and advice to

the Cairns Ironman triathlon.

2014–15 and Beyond

NQ was faced with a lack of member numbers at

some clubs, which stretched the ability to meet patrol

obligations. This was recognised as a challenge moving

into 2014–15 with the aim to resolve.

Another challenge was key people having limited time to

commit to branch meetings. A solution moving forward is

to implement teleconferencing to ensure everyone’s input

in key decisions and planning is received.

Job Well Done

NQ achieved fantastic results across a number of areas

in the past year. This included Cairns SLSC winning

the North Australian Championships overall point-

score for the fourth consecutive year and the Masters

Championships for the eighth year in a row. It was an

exceptional result for Cairns as they continue to show

their commitment to the sport.

Etty Bay SLSC and Port Douglas SLSC chief training

officers worked extremely well to improve the number of

awards at their respective clubs.

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Ellis Beach SLSC also had an excellent year, with its U15

female surf lifesaving team of Darcey Starr-Thomas, Emma

Jackson, Georgia Fry, Megan Kreuter and Soraya Scott

recognised as finalists at the Queensland Sports Awards in

the category of Queensland Junior Sport Team of the Year.

NORTH BARRIER BRANCH (FORREST BEACH TO SARINA)

Celebration of Patrol Results and Training

North Barrier Branch lifesavers worked tirelessly to ensure

a successful patrolling season, with no loss of life in the

North Barrier region.

The branch’s eight clubs performed 494.15 hours of

patrols. Volunteers performed four rescues, 102 first

aid treatments and 3,155 preventative actions. Thanks

to these preventative actions, just two major marine

stinger treatments and 44 minor stinger treatments were

required.

The Lifesaving Development Officer delivered more than

240 courses at branch level which, when coupled with

club training, ensured members were fully skilled to

perform their roles as lifesavers.

Centre Shift

The Regional Operations Centre was relocated from

Ingham Road to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife

Services site at Pallarenda in December. This site has long-

term benefits for SLSQ, with increased storage facilities

and office space for the branch and clubs.

Regional Challenges

Living in the tropics, potential cyclones during the wet

season are always a threat, with these weather activities

heightening movements of crocodiles and marine life

while also playing havoc with sea and sand movement.

The North Barrier Branch remains vigilant of these

weather conditions and marine changes, and is always

prepared for any impact to patrols.

Another challenge during the year was the impact of

Mackay and Bowen’s downward trend of the mining

boom. These locations may face long-term impacts as

local economies struggle with the downturn.

Job Well Done

In 2013–14 a number of regional members were

recognised for their exceptional commitment to Surf

Life Saving. This included Wade Sinclair from Townsville

Picnic Bay SLSC recognised as the State and Australian

Coach of the Year. Congratulations Wade on a fantastic

achievement.

Terry Lund from Ayr SLSC was also recognised for his

incredible commitment to the movement, winning

Volunteer of the Year.

Mary Parker from Picnic Bay SLSC won the Queensland

U18 Young Lifesaver of the Year award. She was an

extremely worthy winner.

Lastly, Michael Wilson from Mackay SLSC won the Rookie

Coach of the Year award. Congratulations.

WIDE BAY CAPRICORN (YEPPOON TO HERVEY BAY)

Key Statistics

Wide Bay Capricorn (WBC) had an increasingly busy

season with a total beach attendance of 170,165, an

increase of 48,150.

Lifesavers made 83 rescues (down by three from last

year), 342 first aid treatments (down by 371) and 9,473

preventative actions (up by 4,474).

Surf Sports

Branch Championships were held across all disciplines

and included juniors, seniors, masters, surf rescue, pool

rescue and board riding as well as Branch Premiership

Series and Under 11 and Under 17 carnivals. There were a

total of 1,010 competitors across all events.

Wade Sinclair, Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC

“As an eight-year-old I was diagnosed with asthma and

was advised to take up swimming. On a picnic with my

parents at the beach I decided to get involved with nippers

at Elliott Heads SLSC.

“I’ve been with SLSQ for 32 years and a highlight for me

has been all the friends I’ve made during this time. There

have been friends that I met when I was a kid, and 32 years

later they are still involved with surf lifesaving.

“The biggest change within SLSQ in my region, and

directly influencing me, would have to be the inclusion of

mandatory stinger suits as personal protective equipment

due to the marine stingers. More recently, the nation-wide

inclusion of high-visibility clothing has been a significant

change.

“Winning SLSQ and SLSA’s Coach of the Year was a huge

achievement for me. Being a coach is such a rewarding

role, especially when one of your young athletes gets out

of the pool and has achieved a new personal best or has

won a competition, and you can see how happy they are

to have achieved their goals; a result of their commitment

and hard work.”

— Wade Sinclair, Townsville Picnic Bay SLSC. Wade

won the SLSQ Coach of the Year and SLSA Coach of

the Year. He coaches the Queensland Country High

Performance Squad, and successes include his athletes

achieving top three positions in the Australian Pool Rescue

Championships.

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The inaugural Little Lifesavers community education

program was also held in the region for the first time at

Neilson Park Beach.

Regional Highlights

Surf lifesavers across the region enjoyed a number of

highlights which included:

• Strong representation in Local Disaster Management

Groups (LDMGs) across the region, with SLSQ now

having representation on LDMGs for Livingstone Shire,

Gladstone Regional, Bundaberg Regional and Fraser

Coast Regional Councils.

• The WBC Branch Constitution and by-laws were

reviewed and upgraded.

• Regional Manager Craig Holden and Bundaberg Club

Captain Wendy Johnston attended and presented at

the National Disaster Forum in Canberra in October

to highlight the significant work by SLSQ during the

Bundaberg floods.

• A trial of the Rescue Water Craft (RWC) services was

implemented at Hervey Bay SLSC and Elliott Heads

SLSC during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

• Surf safety surveillance cameras were installed at Wild

Cattle Creek and Tannum Sands Main Beach.

• Catering to demand of local beachgoers, the Easter

long weekend patrol hours were extended from 8am to

5pm.

• Winter lifeguard services at Agnes Water were

extended to seven days per week, while services at

Kellys Beach were extended to weekends, public

holidays and the June/July school holidays.

• Hervey Bay SLSC had its radio communications

upgraded to link with SurfCom.

Season Challenges

Challenges during the season included governance issues

at Agnes Water SLSC. The WBC Branch implemented

‘club assistance’ and is overseeing the club’s Management

Committee and operations.

Another challenge was the uncovering of asbestos on

Emu Park Beach following severe erosion and rough

seas in February 2014. Fortunately, this was cleared

with assistance from Livingstone Shire Council, in

conjunction and liaison with Workplace Health and Safety

Queensland.

Worth Celebrating

2013–14 was a year of celebration for WBC’s efforts.

Federal funding was allocated to the installation of a

permanent Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) on Mon

Repos Beach, with surf safety surveillance cameras at

Elliott River Mouth, Palmers Creek and Mon Repos Beach.

In August, Matthew Davis, Jeremy Rethamel and Craig

Holden won gold medals at the Australian Pool Rescue

Championships, and in January, Yeppoon SLSC scored

Queensland’s Rescue of the Month.

Emergency Response Group Recognised

Bundaberg 24-hour Emergency Response Group (ERG)

members Julie Davis, Joanna Tolvanen, Reid Tucker, John

Davis and Martin Cole were recognised at the SLSA Awards

of Excellence for their rescue during the Bundaberg floods.

In conjunction with the QFRS Swift Water Rescue Team, the

team was awarded a group Certificate of Merit with Bronze

insert. A fantastic effort by all.

SUNSHINE COAST (RAINBOW BEACH TO REDCLIFFE PENINSULA)

Emergency Response Exercise

A highlight of the year was in August 2013 when SLSQ

was involved as a lead agency in an emergency services

exercise coordinated by the Queensland Police Service

(QPS). The exercise tested the emergency services’

ability to respond to an aircraft crashing into the ocean on

approach to the Sunshine Coast Airport.

More than 40 lifesavers and lifeguards were involved in

the exercise as role players and responders. The Westpac

Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service was also heavily

involved.

Rescues and Development

Sunshine Coast is committed to beach safety education

and highlights for 2013–14 reflect this, with no drownings

recorded over the summer school holiday period.

A successful youth development camp also showcased

the Sunshine Coast’s commitment to development. Camp

Commando was held in January, and was an excellent

opportunity for the many fantastic young leaders coming

through our organisation to join together, share ideas and

learn new skills, while having fun.

Westpac Helicopter News

With the Sunshine Coast Branch’s growth over the

past two years, the focus has been on consolidating its

position. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service

has taken on new volunteer crew members, who are

in training, with an additional five lifeguards trained as

rescue crew.

Season Challenges

Peregian Beach SLSC experienced struggles during the

year and was supported by members from fellow clubs,

particularly Noosa Heads SLSC, who provided lifesavers

to fulfil beach patrols. Looking forward to 2014–15,

SLSQ will continue to work with the club to help grow its

membership base while up-skilling existing members.

New Appointments

A permanent part-time Community Awareness

Coordinator was employed to coordinate the delivery

of school programs and other community awareness

programs.

The Lifesaving Development Officer previously looked

after these duties. The new position will enable the

Development Officer to focus more time on assisting

SLSQ IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SURF LIFESAVING SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE AS FAR NORTH AS PORT DOUGLAS AND AS FAR SOUTH AS RAINBOW BAY

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clubs with training and education while implementing

membership programs.

During 2013–14, a Lifeguard Supervisor Assistant was

enlisted to assist the two Lifeguard Supervisors on the

Sunshine Coast and provide further support to lifeguards

on the beach.

GOLD COAST (POINT LOOKOUT TO RAINBOW BAY)

A Snapshot of Success

It was a busy year for the Gold Coast region, with the

South Coast Branch’s 12 affiliated clubs combining

to perform 717 rescues, 761 first aid treatments and

47,735 preventative actions. A lifeguard service was

also implemented at Tallebudgera Creek, Southport

Broadwater and Paradise Point.

The 11 affiliated clubs from the Point Danger Branch

collectively performed 226 rescues, 371 first aid

treatments and 12,912 preventative actions.

It was also an exciting year for surf sports competitions,

with Kirra Beach hosting the 2014 Queensland Senior and

Junior State Championships, while Point Lookout hosted

the 2014 Queensland Surf Rescue and Board Riding

Championships events.

The Gold Coast continues to be committed to saving lives,

with members of Operations Support conducting early

morning patrols before the start of traditional patrols, 365

days of the year.

Staffing changes during the year enhanced the Gold

Coast’s service, with new appointments of a Regional

Manager, Administrator Officer, Administration Assistant

and part-time Administration Officer.

In 2013–14 the Gold Coast continued to enhance training,

and focused on trainers and assessors providing members

further assistance to gain necessary awards.

Key Challenges This Season

Challenges arose in 2013–14 as part of the process of

adopting new policies relating to trainers and assessors as

well as constitution and policy changes.

Worth Celebrating

The South Coast Branch once again proved to be a strong

force in surf sports. Northcliffe SLSC won the Queensland

Junior and Senior State Championships, while also

winning the Australian Championships for its tenth

consecutive year. A huge effort from all involved.

Surfers Paradise SLSC was named the inaugural winner of

the national Rescue of the Month.

90 Years Strong

Point Danger Branch will celebrate its 90th anniversary

in 2014–15. This will be a year of festivities, with plenty

of interesting stories to be shared from the nine decades

of being an advocate of the surf lifesaving movement. An

early congratulations to the clubs!

OVER THE 2013–14 SEASON BILINGA SLSC WAS PRIVILEGED TO SHARE OUR WONDERFUL BEACH WITH BRISBANE LIFESAVING SERVICE FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING. AS A GROWING CLUB WITH JUST OVER 40 MEMBERS WHO ARE PROFICIENT BRONZE MEDALLION HOLDERS, BLS PROVIDED IMMENSE SUPPORT BY PATROLLING FOR ONE WEEKEND A MONTH. THIS RELIEVED OUR HARDWORKING VOLUNTEERS AND ALLOWED BILINGA TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC EVERY WEEKEND OF THE SEASON. BLS WERE A CRUCIAL ELEMENT OF OUR PATROLLING SERVICES AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM IN THE FUTURE.

PARIS HAMREY – CLUB CAPTAIN, BILINGA SLSC

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

SLSQ is dedicated to member education as it ensures the

movement can continue to strengthen and be equipped

for the future.

During 2013–14 additional member assessment options

were launched. The Bronze Medallion Online Theory

Assessment was a major achievement towards our aim

of reducing awards administration for our volunteer

assessors. The online learning system now automatically

marks 140 theory questions for each candidate.

Major changes achieved during the year included working

through the State Lifesaving Education Panel, and

proposing recommendations to its committee on how

proficiencies would be conducted for 2014–15.

These are significant changes for member education and

are expected to have a great deal of positive impact on

encouraging long-term membership.

Training News

Significant advancements in member development

marked 2013–14, with highlights including:

• The launch of Bronze Medallion Online Theory

assessment.

• The addition of an education section within the SLSQ

State Lifesaving Conference.

• The upgrade of volunteer trainers and assessors

to hold Training and Education (TAE) Units of

Competency. This will ensure our volunteers obtain

professional development to help them continuously

improve training and assessment of our surf lifesaving

awards.

• Launch of TAE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Bridging course. This new course will provide the

opportunity for our volunteer trainers and assessors

to develop professionally and achieve a Certificate IV

nationally recognised qualification. 19,794SLS AWARDS ISSUED

MEMBER EDUCATION

IN 2013–14 SLSQ ISSUED MEMBERS WITH 19,794 SURF LIFESAVING AWARDS AND 13,014 NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AWARDS, REFLECTING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO UP-SKILLING AND DEVELOPING OUR MEMBERS.

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13,014NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

AWARDS ISSUED

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• Health Training Package up-skilling. The package up-

skilled more than 200 volunteer trainers and assessors

to obtain the latest first aid units of competency

released by the Health Training Package. The project

included the release of new online learning and theory

assessment courses to help increase the flexibility of

when and where our volunteers learn.

• The IRB Crew award upgrade. During 2013–14, all

members holding the IRB Crew award were asked to

upgrade to obtain the equipment IRB crew nationally

recognised unit of competency. More than 1,500

members completed this upgrade.

Challenges

Member education achieved a great deal of success

in 2013–14 while also overcoming some challenges.

This included maintaining compliance with constant

changes in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and

training packages. SLSQ overcame this through actively

providing feedback to Industry Skills Councils on the

changes and the impacts they would have on a volunteer-

based organisation.

SLSQ also participated in forums such as ERTOA

(Enterprise RTO Association) meetings, and Australian

Resuscitation Council Queensland, to discuss impacts and

strategies to minimise them.

During this time the SLSQ Board required a full review

of all aspects of member education. The aim of the

assessment was to reduce red tape for volunteer trainers

and assessors, while discovering how SLSQ could best

support the training and assessment of volunteers

considering the ever-changing environment of VET.

Internal Changes to Improve Operations

The SLSQ State Lifesaving Education Panel formed a

Streamlining Assessment Paperwork working group to

specifically review our resources. The aim was to reduce

the amount of assessment paperwork and associated

administration time while maintaining a high level

of delivery.

The outcomes from this group, combined with the

increase of online learning and assessment courses, is

helping to increase the time spent training and assessing

members in practical aspects of the awards, which

ultimately results in more skilled members on the beach.

Department Structures

A major outcome of the SLSQ Education Review was

a recommendation for the employment of a team of

Education Coordinators, to assist in providing frontline

support with the training and education of nationally-

accredited awards.

These coordinators will work closely with club chief

training officers, trainers and assessors to ensure our

members receive the best training.

In the first instance, SLSQ will engage a contractor on

a project basis to assist with resource development,

particularly in the area of operations support.

To assist in achieving the above outcomes with better

service to members on the ground, the Education

Manager role was made redundant in early June. The

current team absorbed any responsibilities remaining

when the Education Manager position was removed.

Lynne Messer, Moore Park SLSC

“I joined SLSQ in 1997 when I was competing in triathlons and was looking to improve

my swimming. I completed my Bronze Medallion and, as with many other volunteer

organisations, I then progressed into other roles.

“I became a trainer and assessor more than 10 years ago which means I train our members to

achieve awards such as Bronze Medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate and First Aid to name just a

few. Once any training is completed as an assessor, I can also assess their competency prior

to the qualification being awarded.

“The past couple of years have held so many highlights for me. I became a Life Member with

the club and have also received a National Service Medal and the Clive Hammond Medal. Our

club also won the Patrol Club of the Year within our branch, which was a huge effort by all my

fellow club members.

“There have been some great advances in the 16 years I’ve been involved with SLSQ and the

ten years I’ve been training and assessing. These have included changes in resuscitation and

CPR, with improvements in operations, emergency beacons and signals.

“We’ve also seen great changes to training. Much of the training can now be done online,

cutting down on paperwork and ensuring we can focus more on the practical side. This will

soon be further expanded to cater to different types of learners, through the loading of videos

to the online learning site so people who are visual learners can benefit.

“If I had been told 16 years ago that I would be training and assessing I wouldn’t have believed

it. SLSQ has opened up so many doors for me, as it can for anyone. There is always good inter-

club rivalry, but it doesn’t matter if you are the President, CEO or the young 13-year-old that

has just gained their Surf Rescue Certificate — when you are wearing the red and yellow you

are always treated exactly the same. It is very rewarding to belong to an organisation where

this is the case, and many doors can open and opportunities arise for any of its members. You

don’t have to be the best sports person; there is something to suit everyone.”

- Lynne Messer, Moore Park SLSC Life Member. Lynne won the 2013 Queensland Assessor of

the Year and Queensland Trainer of the Year.

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY COMPARISON

Active Juniors

1369

1522

1601

2000

1500

1000

500

11/12 12/13 13/140

Active Seniors

4340

4896

5183

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

11/12 12/13 13/140

Reserve Active

134

131

125

150

100

50

11/12 12/13 13/140

Active Cadets

1412 1025

1270

1500

1000

500

11/12 12/13 13/140

Award Members

904 809

829

1000

800

600

400

200

11/12 12/13 13/140

Junior Activities

10994

10025

9735

12000

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

11/12 12/13 13/140

Long Service1281

1309

1344

1500

1000

500

11/12 12/13 13/140

Life Members

933

926

984

1200

1000

800

600

200

11/12 12/13 13/140

Probationary Members

1363 932 599

1500

1000

500

11/12 12/13 13/140

Associate Members

9366

8600

8091

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

11/12 12/13 13/140

Honorary Members

325 269

300

400

300

200

100

11/12 12/13 13/140

Past Active Members

420

280 200

500

400

300

200

100

11/12 12/13 13/140

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SURF SPORTS

SLSQ is built upon a culture that thrives on the active and

outdoor lifestyle promoted readily in Queensland.

This is why surf sport is one of the key foundations of the surf

lifesaving movement. It brings together thousands of men,

women and children who line up to compete. From nippers

to elite and professional Ironmen and Ironwomen, our

members have the opportunity to participate in sporting

events at all levels, from local and branch-run carnivals

through to national and international championships.

While the competition is fierce, surf sports thrive upon the

enthusiastic and friendly spirit of competitors, encouraged

by a shared passion for the surf and commitment to saving

lives on beaches.

Unlike other sporting codes, the goals of our competitions

are to improve lifesaving skills and, ultimately, help keep our

coastline safe.

Surf carnivals further promote a healthy lifestyle choice for

our members, allowing lifesavers to regularly practise and

transfer core skills of lifesaving into a competitive arena.

In 2013–14 Queensland continued to lead the way in the

sport, with our reputation further solidified following a

series of outstanding performances by local athletes on the

national and international stages.

While elite-level competition is exciting and enjoyable,

it is just one focus for SLSQ. We have continued to

invest significant resources into grassroots and regional

development in a bid to boost participation and equip

SLSQ for a strong and sustainable future.

KEY SPORTING EVENTS

Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships

More than 1,700 of the

state’s top surf sport athletes

converged on Kirra Beach for the 2014 Queensland Surf

Life Saving Championships, held from 7–9 March.

After three days of competition, Northcliffe SLSC (647

points) comfortably claimed the overall honours ahead

of Mooloolaba SLSC (329 points) and Currumbin (236

points). It was a similar story in the Masters competition,

with Northcliffe also prevailing ahead of Sunshine Coast

rivals Noosa Heads SLSC and Mooloolaba SLSC.

In the blue-ribbon Iron events, it was Kurrawa SLSC’s

Ky Hurst who claimed gold in the Ironman final after a

dominant swim leg, while Noosa SLSC’s Jordan Mercer

capped off a strong carnival by taking out her first

Queensland Ironwoman title.

WE HAVE CONTINUED TO INVEST SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES INTO GRASSROOTS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A BID TO BOOST PARTICIPATION AND EQUIP SLSQ FOR A STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

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Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships

Almost 1,500 youngsters were

not deterred by the wet and

wild weather across the three

days of competition at the

Queensland Junior State Championships at Kirra Beach on

the Gold Coast from 14–16 March. Rough conditions

caused delays across the first two days of competition

before officials shifted the third and final day to the calmer

waters of Currumbin Creek.

After three days of fierce competition, the championships

were close and culminated in Northcliffe SLSC holding

off a fast-finishing Maroochydore SLSC to take the overall

honours by just one point. Currumbin SLSC rounded out

the podium, finishing in third place.

Laerdal Queensland Surf Rescue Championships

The state’s top surf lifesavers put their patrol skills to

the test at the 2014 Laerdal Queensland Surf Rescue

Championships, held at Point Lookout on North

Stradbroke Island from 14–15 February.

Competitors were tested first through a theory test, with

water events and beach sprints following at the champion

lifesaver event. Those in the open patrol and first-aid

competitions were given simulated rescue scenarios and

were judged on their responses.

Alexandra Headland SLSC took out the competition

ahead of Northcliffe SLSC and Dicky Beach SLSC. Strong

performances across the two days of competition saw

Alexandra Headland SLSC’s Michael White and Kate

Thornton awarded the coveted Open Male and Female

Champion Lifesaver events.

The championships are an integral part of SLSQ’s annual

sporting calendar, focusing on the athleticism of lifesavers

and the vital skills and knowledge required to excel as a

patrolling member.

Queensland Board Riding Championships

The Queensland Board Riding Championships were

held at Point Lookout from 14–15 February, attracting a

field of more than 100 athletes from across the state. The

annual championships saw competitors aged from U11

to Masters showcase their skills on both long and short

boards in their quest for state glory. Alexandra Headland

SLSC won the event ahead of Coolum Beach SLSC and

Maroochydore SLSC.

Queensland State Endurance Championships

More than 500 athletes from across Queensland

contested the State Endurance Championships at

Alexandra Headland on 6 October. Open to competitors

from U11 to Masters, athletes competed in a range of

long-distance and endurance disciplines including

ocean swimming, board paddling, surf skiing and beach

running. Alexandra Headland SLSC took overall honours

ahead of Mooloolaba SLSC and Noosa Heads SLSC.

Fastest Man on Sand Series

SLSQ’s Fastest Man on Sand series returned with a bang

this year, attracting a field of more than 500 athletes.

The series saw athletes compete across three rounds of

competition in a bid to be crowned SLSQ’s Fastest Man

and Woman.

The overall results had a distinctly international flavour,

with Christopher Parry from Surf Life Saving Wales taking

the series title in the Open Male Sprint, and Kenichi Wada

from Shikinejima Life Saving Club in Japan taking out the

Open Male Beach Flags. Kurrawa SLSC’s Melissa Howard

was a dominant force in the female division, claiming the

series title in both the Open Beach Flags and Sprint.

Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Competition

This season once again saw some high-octane IRB racing,

as Queensland clubs hit the surf and raced for gold on a

state and national level. The sport has been specifically

designed to replicate and simulate rescue scenarios, with

athletes directly transferring the lifesaving skills of drivers

and crew into a competitive setting.

SLSQ’s Ocean Roar IRB Series returned in 2013–14, with

crews squaring off across four rounds of competition

with North Burleigh claiming honours by one point over

Kurrawa with Dicky Beach in third place.

Queensland IRB Championships

Gold Coast’s North Burleigh reigned supreme at this

year’s Queensland IRB State Championships, held at

Townsville across two days from 28–29 June. Strong

performances across the Championships saw the club

finish on 111 points, well ahead of Kurrawa SLSC in second

place (68 points) and Kawana Waters SLSC in third place

(55 points).

The championships saw more than 250 competitors from

across the state hit the water and battle it out across two

days of high-octane racing. Hosted by Townsville Picnic

Bay SLSC, the championships marked the first time

the state’s pinnacle IRB racing event had been held in

Townsville.

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Athlete and Coach Development

Queensland’s sustained success across all levels of

surf sports is underpinned by a stern commitment

to providing growth, development and competitive

opportunities for all athletes and members, regardless of

age, location and ability.

In 2013–14 this commitment was evident as SLSQ

worked in consultation with branches and clubs to

facilitate and deliver a variety of training and development

opportunities. This included athlete development and

high performance clinics with coaching and officials

courses.

These development opportunities continue to be well

received, demonstrating the wide-reaching support of

surf sports in Queensland.

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Our Champion Athletes

A number of athlete development clinics and

opportunities were held this year. These included an IRB

racing clinic held at the North Australian Championships,

a pool rescue clinic in North Queensland, an athlete

development clinic held at Broadbeach, and a series of

SLSA Next Wave clinics held in Bundaberg, Townsville and

the Sunshine Coast. Adding to this focus of development,

SLSQ facilitated a ‘Come and Try’ pool rescue clinic on the

Gold Coast, which attracted around 90 participants.

Our Champion Officials

A total of 154 participants attended 11 Level 1 officials’

courses across Queensland during the year. The Wide

Bay Capricorn Branch held four courses; South Coast

and Point Danger Branches held two courses; and North

Queensland, North Barrier and South Coast Branches

each held one course.

Our Champion Coaches

Coaches continue to play a vital role in SLSQ’s sporting

programs at all levels, particularly when it comes to

developing athletes and maintaining their involvement

in the sport and the broader surf lifesaving movement.

In 2013–14, five Level 1 coaching courses were delivered

to a total of 117 participants across Townsville, Wide Bay

Capricorn and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Strong Performance by Queensland Cyclones

Queensland has a proud history of producing some

of the best surf sport athletes across Australia and the

world. This was once again reaffirmed at the 2014

Interstate Championships, held in New South Wales

from 23–24 January. The annual championships saw

some of the biggest names in lifesaving contest a range

of events in the pool and on the beach. A series of strong

performances saw the Queensland Cyclones team take

out the championships ahead of New South Wales and

Western Australia.

Regional Sport

SLSQ remains firmly committed to developing

regional sport and building participation at all levels

across the state.

POOL AND SURF CHAMPIONSHIPS

North Australian Championships

The North Australian

Championships were held

in Mackay from 25–27 October, with tough competition

and great results culminating in the naming of the U13–17

Queensland Country representative team for the year. The

most prestigious competition for our northern members,

the annual championships involved competitors from

Port Douglas to Hervey Bay contesting the full array of

sporting disciplines. Defending champion Cairns SLSC

again triumphed in the overall point score, followed by

Ellis Beach SLSC and Arcadian SLSC.

Sunshine Coast Branch Prevails at Interbranch Championships

Reintroduced into SLSQ’s sporting calendar in 2008–09,

the Interbranch Championships are designed to provide

young athletes aged U13–17 with an opportunity to

represent their respective regions in competition. This

year the championships once again provided Queensland

Country, a team of 40 youngsters selected following the

North Australian Championships, with the opportunity to

compete against their southern rivals from the Sunshine

Coast, South Coast and Point Danger Branches.

The 2013 Interbranch Championships were held on the

Gold Coast from 29–30 November, with the Sunshine

Coast Branch prevailing ahead of South Coast and

Queensland Country.

Pool Rescue Highlights

Pool rescue competitions continue to be embraced by

branches and clubs across the state. Throughout the year

SLSQ successfully facilitated development clinics across

various regional Queensland centres. A number of ‘Come

and Try’ days were held in a bid to further expand and

build upon this exciting element of competition. As with

previous years, a pool rescue competition was staged as

part of the North Australian Championships.

In other developments, the Queensland Country High

Performance (HP) Pool Rescue Squad expanded this

season following the introduction of two mentors, Tessa

Jackson and Benjamin Davis. Further enhancements

included the continuation of specialised development

coaches focused on progressing pool rescue skills within

respective clubs and regions.

Importantly, these pathways and programs are continuing

to deliver strong results at elite-level competitions.

At the 2013 Australian Pool Rescue Championships,

the HP Squad performed exceptionally well on their way

to winning 10 gold medals, nine silver medals and

16 bronze medals, while setting seven national records

in the process.

Moving forward, SLSQ remains committed to increasing

the number of pool rescue development clinics and

competitions across regional Queensland.

Healthy Surf Boat Season

Surf boat competition and development continues to

progress well in Queensland Country, as evidenced by

the selection of the Tannum Sands SLSC U23 and U19

male crews and U23 female crew in the Queensland

representative team.

The North Queensland Navy Series for surf boats also

continued the season with healthy crew and spectator

numbers, while a surfboat short course event was held as

part of the North Australian Championships.

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RESULTS

2014 QUEENSLAND MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

110+ YEARS FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

110+ YEARS FEMALE SURF SKI RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

110+ YEARS FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Nobbys Beach Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

110+ YEARS FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A

110+ YEARS MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 BHMP Team A 2 Coolangatta Team A 3 Rainbow Bay Team A

110+ YEARS MALE SURF SKI RELAY1 North Burleigh Team A 2 North Burleigh Team B 3 Byron Bay Team A

110+ YEARS MALE SURF TEAM 1 Southport Team A 2 Coolangatta Team B 3 Coolangatta Team A

110+ YEARS MALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 BHMP Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Dicky Beach Team A

130+ YEARS FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Kurrawa Team A

130+ YEARS FEMALE SURF SKI RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team B

130+ YEARS FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

130+ YEARS FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Kurrawa Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team B

130+ YEARS MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Surfers Paradise Team A 3 Surfers Paradise Team B

130+ YEARS MALE SURF SKI RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Dicky Beach Team A

130+ YEARS MALE SURF TEAM 1 Surfers Paradise Team A 2 Coolangatta Team B 3 Northcliffe Team A

130+ YEARS MALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Currumbin Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Mermaid Beach Team A

140+ YEARS FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A

140+ YEARS MALE BEACH RELAY1 Mudjimba Team A 2 Coolangatta Team B 3 Coolangatta Team A

150+ YEARS FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team B

150+ YEARS FEMALE SURF SKI RELAY

1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Byron Bay Team A

150+ YEARS FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Kurrawa Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A

150+ YEARS FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

150+ YEARS MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Surfers Paradise Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Southport Team A

150+ YEARS MALE SURF SKI RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Mermaid Beach Team A 3 Surfers Paradise Team A

150+ YEARS MALE SURF TEAM 1 Byron Bay Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A3 Currumbin Team A

150+ YEARS MALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team B 3 Surfers Paradise Team A

170+ YEARS FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A

170+ YEARS MALE BEACH RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 North Kirra Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

170+ YEARS OPEN SURF BOARD RELAY1 Byron Bay Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Coolangatta Team A

170+ YEARS OPEN SURF SKI RELAY1 Byron Bay Team A 2 Dicky Beach Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team B

170+ YEARS OPEN SURF TEAM 1 Mooloolaba Team A2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

170+ YEARS OPEN TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Byron Bay Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team B 3 Northcliffe Team A

200+ YEARS FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 TH&C Team A

200+ YEARS MALE BEACH RELAY1 Byron Bay Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team B 3 Mackay Team A

230+ YEARS OPEN BEACH RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Nobbys Beach Team A

30-34 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Rachel Lewis (Mooloolaba) 2 Alana Dall`Alba (Maroochydore) 3 Kylie Worth (Etty Bay)

30-34 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Kylie Worth (Etty Bay) 2 Rachel Pearson (Alexandra Headland) 3 Katherine Douglas (Mudjimba)

30-34 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Kylie Worth (Etty Bay) 2 Katherine Douglas (Mudjimba) 3 Rachel Pearson (Alexandra Headland)

30-34 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe) 2 Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) 3 Melanie Driscoll (Kurrawa)

30-34 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe) 2 Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe)

30-34 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe)

2 Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) 3 Rachel Lewis (Mooloolaba)

30-34 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A

30-34 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe) 2 Tiarne Smith (Northcliffe) 3 Melanie Driscoll (Kurrawa)

30-34 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Rachel Lewis (Mooloolaba) 2 Melanie Driscoll (Kurrawa) 3 Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe)

30-34 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Rohan Scaysbrook (Coolangatta)2 Lindsay Macdonald-Clow (Mudjimba) 3 Scott McLeod (Rainbow Bay)

30-34 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Christopher Ireland (Kurrawa) 2 Rohan Scaysbrook (Coolangatta) 3 Scott McLeod (Rainbow Bay)

30-34 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Rohan Scaysbrook (Coolangatta) 2 Lindsay Macdonald-Clow (Mudjimba) 3 Daniel Manton (Mudjimba)

30-34 MALE DOUBLE SKI1 North Burleigh Team A 2 Surfers Paradise Team A 3 Mermaid Beach Team A

30-34 MALE IRONMAN1 Matthew Cumming (Yeppoon) 2 Richard Lewis (Mooloolaba) 3 Scott McLeod (Rainbow Bay)

30-34 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Matthew Cumming (Yeppoon) 2 Richard Lewis (Mooloolaba) 3 Rohan Scaysbrook (Coolangatta)

30-34 MALE SURF BOARD1 Matthew Cumming (Yeppoon) 2 Scott McLeod (Rainbow Bay) 3 Rohan Scaysbrook (Coolangatta)

30-34 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Coolangatta Team A

30-34 MALE SURF RACE1 Stuart Louth (Maroochydore) 2 Richard Lewis (Mooloolaba) 3 Matthew Cumming (Yeppoon)

30-34 MALE SURF SKI1 Nicholas Crilly (North Burleigh) 2 Samuel Rollinson (Surfers Paradise) 3 Stuart Louth (Maroochydore)

30-44 FEMALE DOUBLE SKI1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

35-39 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Annabel Walden (Northcliffe)

35-39 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Renee Hogben (Coolangatta) 2 Anthea Oorloff (Bundaberg) 3 Kellie Nichols (Alexandra Headland)

35-39 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Kellie Nichols (Alexandra Headland) 2 Anthea Oorloff (Bundaberg)

35-39 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Tamiel Benjamin (Alexandra Headland) 2 Alena Greensill (Mooloolaba)

35-39 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Dana Morrissey (Mooloolaba) 2 Fiona McLarty (Nobbys Beach) 3 Tamiel Benjamin (Alexandra Headland)

35-39 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Tamiel Benjamin (Alexandra Headland) 2 Alena Greensill (Mooloolaba) 3 Anthea Oorloff (Bundaberg)

35-39 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Alexandra Headland Team B 2 Mooloolaba Team A

3 Alexandra Headland Team A 35-39 FEMALE SURF RACE

1 Dana Morrissey (Mooloolaba) 2 Tamiel Benjamin (Alexandra Headland) 3 Fiona McLarty (Nobbys Beach)

35-39 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Tamiel Benjamin (Alexandra Headland)2 Alena Greensill (Mooloolaba) 3 Kellie Nichols (Alexandra Headland)

35-39 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Justin Gordon (Surfers Paradise) 2 Michael Gray (Currumbin) 3 Nathan Linton (Mooloolaba)

35-39 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Simon Harris (Kurrawa) 2 Tumaka Read (Rainbow Beach) 3 Robert Shute (Northcliffe)

35-39 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Scott Nichols (Alexandra Headland) 2 Tumaka Read (Rainbow Beach) 3 Shaun Slattery (Pacific)

35-39 MALE DOUBLE SKI1 Currumbin Team B 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

35-39 MALE IRONMAN1 Nicholas Marshall (BHMP) 2 Stuart Hogben (Coolangatta) 3 Michael Gray (Currumbin)

35-39 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Stuart Hogben (Coolangatta) 2 Thomas Lingham (Bribie Island) 3 Nigel Morton (Maroochydore)

35-39 MALE SURF BOARD1 Michael Gray (Currumbin) 2 Gary Scott (Dicky Beach) 3 Paul Peterson (Noosa Heads)

35-39 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Coolangatta Team A 2 Dicky Beach Team A

35-39 MALE SURF RACE1 Nicholas Marshall (BHMP) 2 Stuart Hogben (Coolangatta) 3 Justin Gordon (Surfers Paradise)

35-39 MALE SURF SKI1 Shaun Spencer (North Burleigh) 2 Trent Robinson (Mooloolaba) 3 Beau Salter (Dicky Beach)

40+ FEMALE DOUBLE SKI1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team C 3 Noosa Heads Team B

40-44 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Helen Murray (Byron Bay) 2 Willow Smith (Mudjimba) 3 Melissa Aitken (Noosa Heads)

40-44 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Helena Grono (Kurrawa) 2 Willow Smith (Mudjimba) 3 Louise McGrath (Eimeo)

40-44 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Lee-Anne Grosvenor (Ocean Beach) 2 Helena Grono (Kurrawa) 3 Cherie Bell (Mooloolaba)

40-44 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Kylie Zikarsky (Alexandra Headland) 2 Helen Murray (Byron Bay)

40-44 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Kylie Zikarsky (Alexandra Headland) 2 Helen Murray (Byron Bay) 3 Michelle Gray (Nobbys Beach)

40-44 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Lisa Lower (North Kirra) 2 Kylie Zikarsky (Alexandra Headland) 3 Alison Olander (Noosa Heads)

40-44 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Coolangatta Team A

40-44 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Lisa Lower (North Kirra) 2 Kylie Zikarsky (Alexandra Headland) 3 Helen Murray (Byron Bay)

40-44 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Alison Olander (Noosa Heads) 2 Kylie Zikarsky( Alexandra Headland) 3 Helen Murray (Byron Bay)

40-44 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Nicholas Fawaz (Coolangatta) 2 Christopher Walker (BHMP) 3 Scott Sewell (Byron Bay)

40-44 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Todd McSwan (Mudjimba) 2 John-Paul Smith (Salt) 3 John Lynch (Yeppoon)

40-44 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Vincent Jason (Alexandra Headland) 2 John-Paul Smith (Salt) 3 Todd McSwan (Mudjimba)

40-44 MALE DOUBLE SKI1 Byron Bay Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Mermaid Beach Team B

40-44 MALE IRONMAN1 Michael Chan (Currumbin) 2 Craig Holden (Elliott Heads) 3 Scott Sewell (Byron Bay)

40-44 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Michael Chan (Currumbin) 2 Robert Edwards (Southport) 3 Guy Peirce (Mudjimba)

40-44 MALE SURF BOARD1 Craig Holden (Elliott Heads) 2 Carl Greenhalgh (Southport) 3 Steven Cahill (Currumbin)

40-44 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Southport Team B 3 Southport Team A

40-44 MALE SURF RACE1 Matt Norling (Tallebudgera) 2 Michael Chan (Currumbin) 3 Robert Edwards (Southport)

40-44 MALE SURF SKI1 Michael McCabe (Byron Bay) 2 Carl Greenhalgh (Southport) 3 Gregory McCabe (Byron Bay)

45-49 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Alison Friswell (Mackay) 2 Chantelle Minter (Mooloolaba)

45-49 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Carolyn Lansdown (Noosa Heads) 2 Chantelle Minter (Mooloolaba) 3 Wendy Sierp (Alexandra Headland)

45-49 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Liesl Kett (Mooloolaba) 2 Chantelle Minter (Mooloolaba) 3 Carolyn Lansdown (Noosa Heads)

45-49 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Anna Ballara (Northcliffe) 2 Elin Ashfield Hedstrom (North Burleigh) 3 Sandra Penman (Mermaid Beach)

45-49 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Joanne Carroll-Thompson (Noosa Heads) 2 Sandra Penman (Mermaid Beach) 3 Joanne Marrable (Northcliffe)

45-49 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Elin Ashfield Hedstrom (North Burleigh) 2 Anna Ballara (Northcliffe) 3 Sandra Penman (Mermaid Beach)

45-49 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

45-49 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Anna Ballara (Northcliffe) 2 Sandra Penman (Mermaid Beach)

3 Joanne Carroll-Thompson (Noosa Heads) 45-49 FEMALE SURF SKI

1 Elin Ashfield Hedstrom (North Burleigh) 2 Julie Stanton (Noosa Heads) 3 Bernadette Nolan (Alexandra Headland)

45-49 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Glenn Torepe (Kurrawa) 2 Rick Van Kampen (Coolangatta) 3 Chris Eddelbuttel (Kirra)

45-49 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Ross McSwan (Alexandra Headland) 2 Matthew Sierp (Alexandra Headland) 3 Paul Clark (Byron Bay)

45-49 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Ross McSwan (Alexandra Headland) 2 Matthew Sierp (Alexandra Headland) 3 Kent Street (Sarina)

45-49 MALE DOUBLE SKI1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Dicky Beach Team A

45-49 MALE IRONMAN1 Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise) 2 Paul Davis (Northcliffe) 3 Scott Unicomb (Northcliffe)

45-49 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Craig Greenwood (Northcliffe) 2 Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise) 3 Roger Belmar (BHMP)

45-49 MALE SURF BOARD1 Rick Van Kampen (Coolangatta) 2 Darren Caesar (Surfers Paradise) 3 Paul Davis (Northcliffe)

45-49 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Surfers Paradise Team A 2 Surfers Paradise Team B 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

45-49 MALE SURF RACE1 John Baxter (Maroochydore) 2 Craig Chapman (Surfers Paradise) 3 Roger Belmar (BHMP)

45-49 MALE SURF SKI1 Martin Kenny (Mooloolaba) 2 Clay Lennox (Dicky Beach) 3 Jeffrey Lemarseny (Noosa Heads)

50-54 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Georgina Lynch (Noosa Heads) 2 Wendy Callard (Kurrawa) 3 Darlene Gosley-Smith (Eimeo)

50-54 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Darlene Gosley-Smith (Eimeo)

50-54 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT2 Amanda Noble (Mooloolaba) 3 Darlene Gosley-Smith (Eimeo)

50-54 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) 2 Georgina Lynch (Noosa Heads) 3 Sally Hunt (North Burleigh)

50-54 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) 2 Sally Hunt (North Burleigh) 3 Louise Roberts (Mermaid Beach)

50-54 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) 2 Georgina Lynch (Noosa Heads) 3 Wendy Callard (Kurrawa)

50-54 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team B 3 Mooloolaba Team A

50-54 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) 2 Georgina Lynch (Noosa Heads) 3 Sally Hunt (North Burleigh)

50-54 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Alison Pegg (Noosa Heads) 2 Joanne Tibbits (Mooloolaba) 3 Alison Fisk (Noosa Heads)

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50-54 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Mark Lepper (Bribie Island) 2 Peter Mirls (Southport) 3 Grant Carey (Brunswick)

50-54 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Martin Ashfield (Surfers Paradise) 2 Gregory Clark (Byron Bay) 3 Michael Hayes (Mooloolaba)

50-54 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Adrian Nash (Mooloolaba) 2 Martin Ashfield (Surfers Paradise) 3 Colin Coles (Mackay)

50-54 MALE IRONMAN1 Grant Kenny OAM (Noosa Heads) 2 Glen Lawrence (Byron Bay) 3 Mark Bennetts (Southport)

50-54 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Christopher Maynard (Currumbin) 2 Darryl Blackburn (Surfers Paradise) 3 Michael White (Currumbin)

50-54 MALE SURF BOARD1 Christopher Maynard (Currumbin) 2 Martin Ashfield (Surfers Paradise) 3 Mark Bennetts (Southport)

50-54 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Surfers Paradise Team B 2 Southport Team A 3 Byron Bay Team A

50-54 MALE SURF RACE1 Adam Sambrook (Southport) 2 Darryl Blackburn (Surfers Paradise) 3 Mark Bennetts (Southport)

50-54 MALE SURF SKI1 Christopher Maynard (Currumbin) 2 Grant Kenny OAM (Noosa Heads) 3 Robert Dorrough (Surfers Paradise)

50-54 OPEN DOUBLE SKI1 Surfers Paradise Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Mackay Team A

55-59 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Sue Christensen (Salt) 2 Pauline Webley (TH&C) 3 Tracey Ryan (TH&C)

55-59 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Angie McPhee (Dicky Beach) 2 Diana Power (Mudjimba)

55-59 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Angie McPhee (Dicky Beach) 2 Sue Christensen (Salt) 3 Diana Power (Mudjimba)

55-59 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Julie Fidler (Noosa Heads) 2 Margaret Kyle (Northcliffe)

55-59 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Gay Bradley (Mooloolaba) 2 Sue Christensen (Salt) 3 Robyn Jenkinson (Noosa Heads)

55-59 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Margaret Kyle (Northcliffe) 2 Robyn Jenkinson (Noosa Heads) 3 Angie McPhee (Dicky Beach)

55-59 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Julie Fidler (Noosa Heads) 2 Gay Bradley (Mooloolaba) 3 Margaret Kyle (Northcliffe)

55-59 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Julie Fidler (Noosa Heads) 2 Pauline Jeffery (Kurrawa) 3 Robyn Jenkinson (Noosa Heads)

55-59 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Grant Kelly (Surfers Paradise) 2 John Hamrey (Bilinga)

55-59 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Gregory Duncan (Alexandra Headland) 2 David Wilson (Mooloolaba) 3 James Furlong (Miami Beach)

55-59 MALE BEACH SPRINT

1 Paul Pattison (Byron Bay) 2 Gregory Duncan (Alexandra Headland) 3 William Robertson (Yeppoon)

55-59 MALE IRONMAN1 Bruce Kolkka (Northcliffe) 2 Colin Mustoe (Byron Bay)

55-59 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Stephen Fry (Northcliffe) 2 David Wilson (Mooloolaba) 3 Russell Henry (Tallebudgera)

55-59 MALE SURF BOARD1 Dale Penman (Mermaid Beach) 2 Bruce Kolkka (Northcliffe) 3 Clive Sharp (Mooloolaba)

55-59 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Surfers Paradise Team A

55-59 MALE SURF RACE1 Stephen Fry (Northcliffe) 2 David Wilson (Mooloolaba) 3 Russell Henry (Tallebudgera)

55-59 MALE SURF SKI1 Chris Bond (Byron Bay) 2 Peter Winton (Kurrawa) 3 Peter Fidler (Noosa Heads)

55-59 OPEN DOUBLE SKI1 Kurrawa Team A 2 Byron Bay Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

60-64 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Norith Ladner (Mooloolaba)

60-64 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Elizabeth Harvey (Byron Bay)

60-64 MALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Stuart Keay (Surfers Paradise) 2 Neil Dearberg (Alexandra Headland) 3 Philip Harvey (Byron Bay)

60-64 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Denis Griffith (BHMP) 2 Robert Tomblin (Kurrawa) 3 Neil Dearberg (Alexandra Headland)

60-64 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Denis Griffith (BHMP) 2 Ken Eldridge (Alexandra Headland) 3 Neil Dearberg (Alexandra Headland)

60-64 MALE IRONMAN1 Stuart Keay (Surfers Paradise) 2 Richard Bedford (Northcliffe) 3 Adrian Russell (Noosa Heads)

60-64 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Mark Eaves (North Burleigh) 2 Lennard Cook (Currumbin) 3 Herbert Adams (Arcadian)

60-64 MALE SURF BOARD1 Ian Jobson (Maroochydore) 2 Stuart Keay (Surfers Paradise) 3 Robert O`Bryan (BHMP)

60-64 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A

60-64 MALE SURF RACE1 Lennard Cook (Currumbin) 2 Richard Bedford (Northcliffe) 3 Mark Eaves (North Burleigh)

60-64 MALE SURF SKI1 Kevin Jeffery (Kurrawa) 2 Stuart Keay (Surfers Paradise) 3 Wayne Skeen (Mooloolaba)

60-64 OPEN DOUBLE SKI1 Kawana Waters Team A 2 Byron Bay Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

65-69 FEMALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Judith Rowland-Smith (Mooloolaba)

65-69 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Judith Rowland-Smith (Mooloolaba)

65-69 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Elizabeth Crilly (Kurrawa) 2 Christina Nicholls (Kurrawa)

65-69 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Elizabeth Crilly (Kurrawa) 2 Christina Nicholls (Kurrawa)

65-69 MALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Allan Nicholls (Northcliffe)

65-69 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Allan Nicholls (Northcliffe) 2 Paul Saffigna (Emu Park)

65-69 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Allan Nicholls (Northcliffe) 2 Paul Saffigna (Emu Park)

65-69 MALE IRONMAN1 Ross Fisher (Noosa Heads) 2 Phillip Newton (Currumbin) 3 Len Wood OAM (Maroochydore)

65-69 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Christopher Shapland (Maroochydore) 2 Len Wood OAM (Maroochydore) 3 Leonard Harris OAM (Maroochydore)

65-69 MALE SURF BOARD1 Allan Nicholls (Northcliffe) 2 Ross Fisher (Noosa Heads) 3 John Gordon (Mooloolaba)

65-69 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

65-69 MALE SURF RACE1 Christopher Shapland (Maroochydore) 2 Len Wood OAM (Maroochydore) 3 Peter McMahon (Alexandra Headland)

65-69 MALE SURF SKI1 Ross Fisher (Noosa Heads) 2 Peter Howard (Coolum Beach) 3 Kenneth Cameron (Coolum Beach)

65-69 OPEN DOUBLE SKI1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Coolum Beach Coolum Beach A 3 Kurrawa Team A

70+ OPEN 1KM BEACH RUN1 Anthony Frost (Noosa Heads) 2 Robert Edwards (Nobbys Beach)

70+ OPEN BEACH FLAGS1 Glen Wilson (Mooloolaba) 2 Anthony Frost (Noosa Heads) 3 Anthony Wetherell (Noosa Heads)

70+ OPEN BEACH SPRINT1 Glen Wilson (Mooloolaba) 2 Robert Edwards (Nobbys Beach)

70+ OPEN DOUBLE SKI1 North Burleigh Team A

70+ OPEN RESCUE TUBE RACE2 Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh) 3 Anthony Frost (Noosa Heads) 4 Peter Andersen (BHMP)

70+ OPEN SURF BOARD1 Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh) 2 William Ryan (Coolangatta) 3 Peter Fraser (Alexandra Headland)

70+ OPEN SURF BOARD RESCUE1 North Burleigh Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A

70+ OPEN SURF RACE1 Neville De Mestre (North Burleigh) 2 Anthony Frost (Noosa Heads) 3 Peter Andersen (BHMP)

70+ OPEN SURF SKI1 Desmond Parkes (Alexandra Headland) 2 Peter Molineux (Maroochydore) 3 Barry Miley (North Burleigh)

70+ OPEN IRONPERSON1 Nevile De Mestre (North Burleigh)

OVER 140 YEARS FEMALE SURF BOAT1 Maroochydore

OVER 160 YEARS MALE SURF BOAT1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Mermaid Beach 3 TH&C Team A

OVER 180 YEARS OPEN SURF BOAT1 Tallebudgera 2 Mooloolaba 3 Dicky Beach

OVER 200 YEARS OPEN SURF BOAT1 Tannum Sands 2 Currumbin 3 Southport

OVER 220 YEARS OPEN SURF BOAT1 Coolangatta Team A 2 Mooloolaba

OVER 240 YEARS OPEN SURF BOAT1 Kirra Team A 2 Kurrawa

OVER 260 YEARS OPEN SURF BOAT1 Coolum Beach 2 Maroochydore

2014 QUEENSLAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

OPEN FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Hayley Bateup (Mermaid Beach) 2 Jacinta Mitchell (BHMP) 3 Katherine Jongebloed (Northcliffe)

OPEN FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Melissa Howard (Kurrawa) 2 Chanel Hickman (Currumbin) 3 Hayley Wyper (Currumbin)

OPEN FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Tugun Team A

OPEN FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Hayley Wyper (Currumbin) 2 Melissa Howard (Kurrawa) 3 Tara Hawking (Currumbin)

OPEN FEMALE DOUBLE SKI1 Maroochydore Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

OPEN FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads) 2 Kristyl Smith (Northcliffe) 3 Rebecca Creedy (Northcliffe)

OPEN FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team B 3 Northcliffe Team B

OPEN FEMALE SURF BELT1 Rebecca Creedy (Northcliffe) 2 Eliza Smith (Northcliffe) 3 Nicole Chapman (Noosa Heads)

OPEN FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Brodie Moir (North Burleigh) 2 Stephanie Cronin (Maroochydore) 3 Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads)

OPEN FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Northcliffe Team B

OPEN FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team C 2 Northcliffe Team B 3 Northcliffe Team D

OPEN FEMALE SURF BOAT1 Currumbin 2 Tugun Team A 3 Met Caloundra Team A

OPEN FEMALE SURF RACE1 Tara Coleman (North Burleigh) 2 Courtney Hancock (Northcliffe) 3 Jessica Walker (North Burleigh)

OPEN FEMALE SURF SKI1 Brodie Moir (North Burleigh) 2 Elizabeth Pluimers (North Burleigh)

3 Alyssa Bull(Alexandra Headland) OPEN FEMALE SURF SKI RELAY

1 North Burleigh Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 North Burleigh Team B

OPEN FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

OPEN FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 North Burleigh Team B2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

OPEN MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Lachlan Pascoe (Kurrawa) 2 Patrick Hagan (Point Lookout) 3 Samuel Fuller (Southport)

OPEN MALE 5 PERSON R&R1 BHMP Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A

OPEN MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Kenichi Wada(Kurrawa) 2 Christopher Parry (Kurrawa) 3 Simon Harris (Kurrawa)

OPEN MALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Currumbin Team B

OPEN MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Jordan Caldow (Currumbin) 2 Ryan Bedford (Currumbin) 3 Christopher Parry (Kurrawa)

OPEN MALE DOUBLE SKI1 Northcliffe Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A 3 Northcliffe Team B

OPEN MALE IRONMAN1 Ky Hurst (Kurrawa) 2 Luke Cuff (Mooloolaba) 3 Matt Bevilacqua (Mooloolaba)

OPEN MALE RESCUE TUBE RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Northcliffe Team C

OPEN MALE SURF BELT1 Dev Lahey (Northcliffe) 2 George O`Brien (Kurrawa) 3 Ben Short (BHMP)

OPEN MALE SURF BOARD1 Samuel Fuller (Southport) 2 Hayden White (Mooloolaba) 3 Matt Bevilacqua (Mooloolaba)

OPEN MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 North Burleigh Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

OPEN MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Mooloolaba Team B 2 Surfers Paradise Team A 3 North Burleigh Team A

OPEN MALE SURF BOAT1 Maroochydore 2 Currumbin 3 Kurrawa

OPEN MALE SURF RACE1 Samuel Sheppard (North Burleigh) 2 Dev Lahey (Northcliffe) 3 George O`Brien (Kurrawa)

OPEN MALE SURF SKI1 Trent Goulding (Northcliffe) 2 Nicholas Crilly (North Burleigh) 3 Hayden White (Mooloolaba)

OPEN MALE SURF SKI RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Northcliffe Team C 3 Mooloolaba Team A

OPEN MALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A

2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Kurrawa Team A

OPEN MALE TAPLIN 6 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

OPEN MIXED 6 PERSON R&R1 BHMP Team A

OPEN MIXED DOUBLE SKI1 Northcliffe Team C 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

RESERVE GRADE SURF BOAT1 Kurrawa 2 Currumbin 3 Picnic Bay

RESTRICTED SURF RACE1 Ky Hurst (Kurrawa) 2 Blair Day (Mooloolaba) 3 Trent Goulding (Northcliffe)

U15 2 PERSON R&R1 Picnic Bay Team A 2 Tugun Team A 3 Picnic Bay Team B

U15 5 PERSON R&R1 Picnic Bay Team A 2 Tugun Team A Tugun

U15 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Jazmin Lewsam (Southport) 2 Gabriella Dalton (Mermaid Beach) 3 Emily Houston (North Queensland)

U15 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Taylor Stickler (Bribie Island) 2 Yasmin Stewart (Tugun) 3 Isobel McGinness (Maroochydore)

U15 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Mackay Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U15 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Olivia Fien (Currumbin) 2 Mikayla Jensen (Alexandra Headland) 3 Taylor Stickler (Bribie Island)

U15 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Northcliffe Team B

U15 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Shannon Love (Mermaid Beach) 2 Chloe Travers (Maroochydore) 3 Brielle Cooper (Kurrawa)

U15 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Laura Taylor (Northcliffe) 2 Ellen Masters (Maroochydore) 3 Claudia-Rose Slaven (North Burleigh)

U15 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Shannon Love (Mermaid Beach) 2 Lucinda Kelly (Alexandra Headland) 3 Chloe Travers (Maroochydore)

U15 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

U15 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team B 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Southport Team A

U15 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Elly Wikaire (Northcliffe) 2 Laura Taylor (Northcliffe) 3 Shannon Love (Mermaid Beach)

U15 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 North Burleigh Team A

U15 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Toby Redler (Northcliffe) 2 Lachlan Jones (Northcliffe)

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3 Jarrod Shute (Northcliffe) U15 MALE BEACH FLAGS

1 Cody Rychvalsky (Maroochydore) 2 Wade Lablache (Eimeo) 3 Andre Douglas (Bribie Island)

U15 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Eimeo Team A 2 North Queensland Team A 3 North Kirra Team A

U15 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Cody Rychvalsky (Maroochydore) 2 Joshua Walker (Tallebudgera) 3 Zayne Buckley (Mooloolaba)

U15 MALE CAMERON RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Northcliffe Team B

U15 MALE IRONMAN1 Zak Barwicki (Sunshine Beach) 2 Campbell Guthrie (Alexandra Headland) 3 Cooper Williams (Noosa Heads)

U15 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Jarrod Shute (Northcliffe) 2 Cody Roth (Picnic Bay) 3 Bayden Botha (Northcliffe)

U15 MALE SURF BOARD1 Thomas Green (Currumbin) 2 Campbell Guthrie (Alexandra Headland) 3 Toby Redler (Northcliffe)

U15 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Southport Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U15 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Northcliffe Team C

U15 MALE SURF RACE1 Bailey Armstrong (Northcliffe)2 Cooper Williams (Noosa Heads) 3 Cody Roth (Picnic Bay)

U15 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Northcliffe Team B 3 Noosa Heads Team A

U17 SURF BELT1 Nikolas Green (Alexandra Headland) 2 Ben Bannan (Northcliffe) 3 Grant Harris (Northcliffe)

U17 SURF SKI RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team A

U17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Greta Petersen (Northcliffe) 2 Isabel Lund (Tallebudgera) 3 Drew Beveridge (Mooloolaba)

U17 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Brittany Cashman (Noosa Heads) 2 Emma Sykes (Mooloolaba) 3 Allabama Wyke (Northcliffe)

U17 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Tallebudgera Team A

U17 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Brittany Cashman (Noosa Heads) 2 Emma Sykes (Mooloolaba) 3 Sarah Geddy (Tugun)

U17 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Georgina McDermott (Mooloolaba) 2 Great Petersen (Northcliffe) 3 Grace Rosato (Northcliffe)

U17 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Prue Davies (Currumbin) 2 Megan Kreuter (Northcliffe) 3 Alyssa Koenen (Northcliffe)

U17 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Laura Pettigrew (Maroochydore) 2 Kirriena Raymond (Mooloolaba) 3 Georgina McDermott(Mooloolaba)

U17 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team B

2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

U17 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Currumbin Team B 3 Maroochydore Team A

U17 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Georgina McDermott (Mooloolaba) 2 Chelsea Gillett (Maroochydore) 3 Xanique Taylor-Rolls (Northcliffe)

U17 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Georgina McDermott (Mooloolaba) 2 Chloe Sterry (Currumbin)3 Kate Taylor (Northcliffe)

U17 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

U17 FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U17 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Jye Dean (TH&C) 2 Thomas Marais (Currumbin) 3 Finlay Cavanagh (Mackay)

U17 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Jason Gough (Mooloolaba) 2 Brandon McMahon (Kurrawa) 3 Joel Haynes (Eimeo)

U17 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Kurrawa Team A

U17 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Jason Gough (Mooloolaba) 2 Jayden Gilfillan (Currumbin) 3 Matthew Currie (Currumbin)

U17 MALE IRONMAN1 Aidan McColm (Mooloolaba) 2 Alex Wright (Mooloolaba) 3 Nick Sloman (Sunshine Beach)

U17 MALE RESCUE TUBE RACE1 Lachlan Sergis (Northcliffe) 2 Max Fifield (North Queensland) 3 Brock Redwood (Sunshine Beach)

U17 MALE SURF BOARD1 Corey Hartland (Mooloolaba) 2 Alex Wright (Mooloolaba) 3 Jai Sheridan (Northcliffe)

U17 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U17 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team D

U17 MALE SURF RACE1 Nick Sloman (Sunshine Beach) 2 Lachlan Sergis (Northcliffe) 3 Max Fifield (North Queensland)

U17 MALE SURF SKI1 Jayden Erskine (Currumbin) 2 Alex Wright (Mooloolaba) 3 Nikolas Green (Alexandra Headland)

U17 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

U17 MALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team 3 BHMP Team A

U19 5 PERSON R&R1 Tugun Team A

U19 DOUBLE SKI1 Mermaid Beach Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

U19 SURF BELT1 Stefaan Demopoulos (Northcliffe) 2 Scott Pegg (Alexandra Headland)

3 Dominic Cormack (Coolangatta) U19 SURF BOAT

1 Tannum Sands Tannum 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

U19 SURF SKI RELAY1 Mermaid Beach Team A2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Surfers Paradise Team A

U19 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Ella Coates (Northcliffe) 2 Courtney Innes (Northcliffe) 3 Sally Watson (Arcadian)

U19 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Madison Hoffmann (Currumbin) 2 Rohani Bakhach (Noosa Heads)3 Bree Masters (Kurrawa)

U19 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Tugun Team A

U19 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Kristy Knox ( Mooloolaba) 2 Jessica Whittaker (Kurrawa) 3 Bree Masters (Kurrawa)

U19 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Maddy Dunn (Northcliffe) 2 Karlee Nurthen (Mooloolaba) 3 Alyssa Bull (Alexandra Headland)

U19 FEMALE RESCUE TUBE RESCUE1 Currumbin Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Northcliffe Team D

U19 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Emma Dick (Mermaid Beach) 2 Teisha Jenkins (Mooloolaba)3 Peta Langton (Noosa Heads)

U19 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

U19 FEMALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

U19 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Laura McGlone (Northcliffe)2 Tiarrn Raymond (Mooloolaba) 3 Dahlas Rogers (Maroochydore)

U19 FEMALE SURF SKI1 Alyssa Bull (Alexandra Headland) 2 Caitlin Gilliman (Dicky Beach) 3 Tiarrn Raymond (Mooloolaba)

U19 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Mooloolaba Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Northcliffe Team C

U19 FEMALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

U19 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Lachlan Pascoe (Kurrawa) 2 Jesse Witt (North Queensland) 3 Aiden Karsten (Nobbys Beach)

U19 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Adam Sciberras (Dicky Beach) 2 Zachary Wyper (Coolangatta) 3 Jack Lloyd (Tannum Sands)

U19 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Nobbys Beach Team A

U19 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Ryan Bedford (Currumbin)2 Adam Sciberras (Dicky Beach)3 Ryan Schmidt (Currumbin)

U19 MALE IRONMAN1 Stefaan Demopoulos (Northcliffe) 2 James Lacy (Mermaid Beach) 3 Jett Kenny (Noosa Heads)

U19 MALE RESCUE TUBE RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team B

2 Alexandra Headland Team A3 Northcliffe Team A

U19 MALE SURF BOARD1 Rhyam Pankhurst (Tugun) 2 Jett Kenny (Noosa Heads) 3 Rhys Burrows (Noosa Heads)

U19 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team B 3 Surfers Paradise Team A

U19 MALE SURF BOARD RESCUE1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Surfers Paradise Team A

U19 MALE SURF RACE1 Jack Gray (BHMP) 2 Jye Rogers (Tugun) 3 Scott Pegg (Alexandra Headland)

U19 MALE SURF SKI1 Lindsey Lawry (Surfers Paradise) 2 Jett Kenny (Noosa Heads) 3 Lincoln Dews (Noosa Heads)

U19 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Surfers Paradise Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U19 MALE TAPLIN 3 PERSON1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Tugun Team B 3 Northcliffe Team A

U19 MIXED DOUBLE SKI1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U23 FEMALE SURF BOAT1 Tannum Sands 2 Maroochydore 3 Kurrawa

U23 MALE SURF BOAT1 Tannum Sands 2 Currumbin 3 Kurrawa

OPEN LIFESAVER RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Kurrawa Team A 3 Mooloolaba Team A

OPEN MARCH PAST MARCH PAST1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Kurrawa Team A 3 BHMP Team A

SURF BOAT RELAY1 Tannum Sands Team A 2 Kawana Waters Team A

2014 QUEENSLAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

JUNIOR 2 PERSON R&R1 Picnic Bay Team A 2 Tugun Team D 3 Tugun Team B

JUNIOR PERSON R&R1 Picnic Bay Team A2 Tugun Team A 3 Tugun Team B

JUNIOR ALL AGE RELAY1 Dicky Beach Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Currumbin Team B

U11 FEMALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Lauren Nugent (Arcadian) 2 Tekara Aimer (Alexandra Headland)3 Chloe McLennan (Noosa Heads)

U11 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Hannah Bujold (Alexandra Headland) 2 Sophie Duff (Tannum Sands) 3 Taylor Ryan (Palm Beach)

U11 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Dicky Beach Team A 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U11 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Ellie Beer (Currumbin) 2 Charli Doolan (Mermaid Beach) 3 Lauren Nugent (Arcadian)

U11 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY1 Northcliffe Team B 2 Noosa Heads Team A 3 Kawana Waters Team A

U11 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Lauren Nugent (Arcadian) 2 Olivia Collins (Currumbin) 3 Sophia Williams (Tugun)

U11 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Olivia Collins (Currumbin) 2 Sarah Perkins (Alexandra Headland) 3 Tekara Aimer (Alexandra Headland)

U11 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Southport Team A

U11 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Olivia Collins (Currumbin) 2 Jessica Oates (Dicky Beach) 3 Sophia Williams (Tugun)

U11 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Arcadian Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Alexandra Headland Team A

U11 MALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Hamish Singleton (Alexandra Headland) 2 Jake Marek (BHMP) 3 Jack Read (Tallebudgera)

U11 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Sean Nguyen-Rolton (Currumbin) 2 Cameron Lang (Pacific) 3 William Cartwright (Met Caloundra)

U11 MALE BEACH RELAY1 TH&C Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Point Lookout Team A

U11 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Jayden Robb (Currumbin) 2 Lucan Robb (Southport) 3 Sol Sheining-Cruz (TH&C)

U11 MALE CAMERON RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Tallebudgera Team A 3 Kawana Waters Team B

U11 MALE IRONMAN1 Joseph McMenamin (Maroochydore) 2 Samuel Short (Maroochydore) 3 Casey Wilson (Tallebudgera)

U11 MALE SURF BOARD1 Joseph McMenamin (Maroochydore) 2 Brinn Little (Currumbin) 3 Taj Stokes (Kawana Waters)

U11 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Kawana Waters Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 TH&C Team A

U11 MALE SURF RACE1 Joseph McMenamin (Maroochydore) 2 Samuel Short (Maroochydore) 3 Casey Wilson (Tallebudgera)

U11 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Kawana Waters Team A 3 BHMP Team A

U12 FEMALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Bianca Jones (Northcliffe) 2 Charlotte Cummings (Bundaberg)3 Sophia Chetcuti (Alexandra Headland)

U12 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Monika Burrows (Currumbin) 2 Laney Smith (Kurrawa) 3 Sophia Chetcuti (Alexandra Headland)

U12 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Hervey Bay Team A 3 Met Caloundra Team A

U12 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Charlotte Cummings (Bundaberg)2 Laney Smith (Kurrawa)

3 Isabella Clarke (Alexandra Headland) U12 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY

1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team A

U12 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Meg Harris (Eimeo)2 Ruby Nolan (Sunshine Beach)3 Jenaya Massie (Maroochydore)

U12 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Brodee Trinca (Southport)2 Ruby Nolan Sunshine Beach 3 Bianca Jones (Northcliffe)

U12 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Noosa Heads Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 North Burleigh Team A

U12 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Tahlia Dilkes (Nobbys Beach)2 Meg Harris (Eimeo)3 Madison Bravery (Northcliffe)

U12 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 North Queensland Team A

U12 MALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Max Williams (Kawana Waters) 2 Angus Lythgo (Northcliffe) 3 Angus Powell (Noosa Heads)

U12 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Matthew McGinness (Maroochydore) 2 Jack Scott (Mooloolaba) 3 Lachlan Fraser (BHMP)

U12 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Palm Beach Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Bribie Island Team A

U12 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Thomas Lyons (Picnic Bay) 2 Thomas Walker Moore Park 3 Lachlan Fraser (BHMP)

U12 MALE CAMERON RELAY1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U12 MALE IRONMAN1 Sebastian Younan (Currumbin) 2 Jordan Sergis (Northcliffe) 3 Adam Palmer (Maroochydore)

U12 MALE SURF BOARD1 Kaan Karadag (North Burleigh)2 Jack Granville (Currumbin) 3 Max Williams (Kawana Waters)

U12 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U12 MALE SURF RACE1 Joshua Williams (Emu Park)2 Sebastian Younan (Currumbin) 3 Oscar Cluff (Kawana Waters)

U12 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

U13 FEMALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Drew Younger (Bilinga) 2 Emily Lethbridge (Noosa Heads) 3 Charlotte Hammans (North Burleigh)

U13 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Morgan McNamara (Tallebudgera) 2 Lucia Fildes (Northcliffe) 3 Hamarna Williams (Maroochydore)

U13 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U13 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Morgan McNamara (Tallebudgera) 2 Hamarna Williams (Maroochydore) 3 Charische Miller (Palm Beach)

U13 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY1 Alexandra Headland Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team B

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U13 FEMALE IRONWOMAN1 Tiarnee Massie (Maroochydore) 2 Olivia Emanuel (Sunshine Beach)3 Electra Outram (Sunshine Beach)

U13 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Tiarnee Massie (Maroochydore) 2 Electra Outram (Sunshine Beach)3 Olivia Emanuel (Sunshine Beach)

U13 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Noosa Heads Team A

U13 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Chelsea Austin (Mermaid Beach) 2 Olivia Emanuel (Sunshine Beach)3 Larah Fedalto (Tannum Sands)

U13 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Sunshine Beach Team A 3 North Queensland Team A

U13 MALE 1KM BEACH RUN1 Oliver Henwood Miami Beach 2 Alexander Stitt (Kawana Waters) 3 Toby Marks (Tallebudgera)

U13 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Lachlan Alleyne (Bribie Island)2 Jacob Spark (Emu Park) 3 Jai Bower (North Burleigh)

U13 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Bribie Island Team A 2 Mudjimba Team A 3 Dicky Beach Team A

U13 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Jack Davies (Dicky Beach) 2 Tom Bryson (Palm Beach)3 Kieran Croker (BHMP)

U13 MALE CAMERON RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Mooloolaba Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team A

U13 MALE IRONMAN1 Hayden Cotter (Mooloolaba) 2 Maverick Pettigrove (Sunshine Beach)3 Jess Little (Currumbin)

U13 MALE SURF BOARD1 Kieran Croker (BHMP) 2 Mackenzie Naylor (Alexandra Headland) 3 Maverick Pettigrove (Sunshine Beach)

U13 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Currumbin Team A 3 BHMP Team A

U13 MALE SURF RACE1 Hayden Cotter (Mooloolaba) 2 Maverick Pettigrove (Sunshine Beach) 3 Jonty Redwood (Sunshine Beach)

U13 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Sunshine Beach Team A 2 Alexandra Headland Team A 3 Currumbin Team A

U14 2 PERSON R&R1 Picnic Bay Team A 2 Tugun Team A 3 Picnic Bay Team B

U14 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Grace Kaihau (Maroochydore) 2 Alexandra Clarke (Tannum Sands) 3 Georgia Woods (Met Caloundra)

U14 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS1 Taylor Stickler (Bribie Island)2 Alexandra Clarke (Tannum Sands) 3 Lauren Stevenson (BHMP)

U14 FEMALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 BHMP Team A 3 Maroochydore Team A

U14 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT1 Taylor Stickler (Bribie Island)2 Ella Cummings (Bundaberg) 3 Mayla Singh North (Kirra)

U14 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 North Burleigh Team A

3 BHMP Team A U14 FEMALE IRONWOMAN

1 Grace Kaihau (Maroochydore) 2 Jade Slee (Mermaid Beach)3 Matilda Phelan (Emu Park)

U14 FEMALE SURF BOARD1 Shaye Travers (Maroochydore) 2 Phoebe Whitewood (Nobbys Beach)3 Eva Kharouni (Maroochydore)

14 FEMALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Sunshine Beach Team A

U14 FEMALE SURF RACE1 Matilda Phelan (Emu Park) 2 Hannah Thompson (Yeppoon)3 Teneka Ash (Northcliffe)

U14 FEMALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Northcliffe Team B

U14 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN1 Lachlan Jones (Northcliffe) 2 Jarrod Shute (Northcliffe) 3 Malachi Berlowitz (Palm Beach)

U14 MALE BEACH FLAGS1 Bayley Desmond (Tallebudgera) 2 Ryan Suddes (Currumbin) 3 Cooper Miskell (BHMP)

U14 MALE BEACH RELAY1 Currumbin Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 Tallebudgera Team A

U14 MALE BEACH SPRINT1 Alex Innes (Met Caloundra) 2 Geordie Dalton (Mermaid Beach) 3 John Gelling (Noosa Heads)

U14 MALE CAMERON RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Northcliffe Team A 3 BHMP Team A

U14 MALE IRONMAN1 Mitchell Coombes (Northcliffe) 2 Corey Cumner (Bribie Island)3 Jordan Emery (Tugun)

U14 MALE SURF BOARD1 Cooper Miskell (BHMP) 2 Jarrod Shute (Northcliffe) 3 Geordie Dalton (Mermaid Beach)

U14 MALE SURF BOARD RELAY1 Maroochydore Team A 2 Mermaid Beach Team A 3 Northcliffe Team A

U14 MALE SURF RACE1 Cooper Williams (Noosa Heads) 2 Matthew Palmer (Maroochydore) 3 Matt McGregor (Alexandra Headland)

U14 MALE SURF TEAM 1 Northcliffe Team A 2 Northcliffe Team B 3 Maroochydore Team A

JUNIOR MARCH PAST1 BHMP Team A 2 Maroochydore Team A 3 Hervey Bay Team A

For all other Queensland Championships results, visit lifesaving.com.au.

QUEENSLAND CYCLONES TEAM

QUEENSLAND CYCLONES SURF BOAT CREWS

UNDER 17Alex Wright (Mooloolaba)Aidan McColm(Mooloolaba)Nikolas Green (Alexandra Headland)Max Fifield (Cairns)Tim Delahunty (Currumbin)Georgina McDermott (Mooloolaba)Peggy Harris (Alexaandra Headland)Alyssa Koenen (Northcliffe)Prue Davies (Currumbin)Nicole Kay (Mooloolaba)

UNDER 19Jett Kenny (Noosa Heads)James Lacy (Mermaid Beach)Matthew Davis (Northcliffe)Stefaan Demopolous (Northcliffe)Ryan Bedford (Currumbin)Alyssa Bull (Alexandra Headland)Maddy Dunn (Northcliffe)Alexandra Nolan (Noosa Heads)Lana Rogers (Maroochydore)Rohani Bakhach (Noosa Heads)

OPEN Shannon Eckstein (Northcliffe)Matthew Bevilaqua (Mooloolaba)Sam Bell (Maroochydore)Ryan Napoleon (Northcliffe)Ben Mispelhorn (Kurrawa)Courtney Hancock (Northcliffe)Jordan Mercer (Noosa Heads)Pamela Hendry (Maroochydore)Eliza Smith (Northcliffe)Melissa Howard (Kurrawa)

TEAM MANAGEMENTBronwyn Champness – Team Manager (Alexandra Headland)Julie Davis – Assistant Team Manager (Moore Park)Shane Dalziel – Ocean Coach (Alexandra Headland)Wade Sinclair – Pool Coach (Picnic Bay)Ryan Hoffman – Beach Coach (Kurrawa)

OPEN MENMaroochydore ForceMichael BrooksTroy SladeChris HowellMatt KeilorCorey Stone

OPEN WOMENKurrawa KrankitzDamien ClayphanTara KellyNicola BonePenny BeattyCourtney Smith

RESERVE GRADE MENMooloolaba RabbitsBrenden WestonChad Venables Josh McKenzie Brenton TunstedSteven Verboomen

U23 MENTannum Sands LuggersPhillip MassinghamNelson Corones Matthew Strike Matthew RoweBlake Neaton

U23 WOMENTannum Sands Sweet CheeksTony Davis - SweepRachel WithoosRenae Withoos Jasmin Davis Nikki Cooke

U19 MENTannum Sands TrojansTony Davis - Sweep Reed BlighSteele DavisIsaiah McGarrow Reece Richardson

TEAM MANAGEMENTRoss McPhillips – Team Captain (Tugun)Craig Williams – Team Manager (Tugun) Paul Grayson – Team Manager (Mooloolaba)

QUEENSLAND CYCLONES IRB TEAMCaitlin Knight (Dicky Beach) Ashleigh Coates (Dicky Beach) Anna Jones (Dicky Beach)Ben McCauley (Kawana Waters) Ben Bowcock (Kawana Waters) Kane Domio (Kawana Waters) Sarah Hesse (Kurrawa)Tamika Gillett (Kurrawa) Liam Christie (Kurrawa) Troy Somerville (Kurrawa)Andy Kelckhoven (North Burleigh) Tim Watene (North Burleigh)Jack Watson (North Burleigh) Brendon Phillips (North Burleigh) Jessica Wright (North Burleigh) Talor Marshall (North Burleigh) Kate Czerny – Reserve (North Burleigh) Scott Ward – Reserve (North Burleigh)

TEAM MANAGEMENTAdam Barbour – Coach (North Burleigh) Bronwyn Champness – Team Manager (Alexandra Headland) Jeff Hutchison – Assistant Team Manager (North Burleigh) Scott Wheeler – Patient Coordinator (Kurrawa)

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The Australian Lifesaving Academy Queensland is the

commercial training arm of SLSQ. It is a Registered

Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers emergency

care training to the community through first aid and

CPR courses. Our goal is to bring more than a century of

lifesaving experience from the beach to the home, school

or workplace; because we believe the skills needed to save

a life should not be restricted to the sand.

The Academy offers a range of emergency care and

aquatic rescue training courses and provides tailored,

flexible, quality, community-focused training solutions,

all of which contribute towards making Queensland

a safer state.

The Academy services a wide range of industries, such

as education, sport and recreation, retail, education,

finance, construction, mining, government and the

medical industry.

Profits from the Academy are reinvested back into the

community via the surf lifesaving movement. Proceeds

help purchase vital lifesaving equipment, enabling the

ongoing work of our surf lifesavers.

The Academy’s trainers and assessors are all current and

active lifesavers or lifeguards.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

In 2013–14, the Academy trained more than 5,000 people

in emergency care and nationally-recognised award

programs delivering 5,983 units of competency in

areas such as CPR, first aid, advanced resuscitation and

aquatic rescue.

This year, SLSQ appointed a new Operations Manager,

Ken Clark, to lead the Academy. Ken brings a number

of years’ experience from being involved in both surf

lifesaving and registered training organisations.

A new health training package was also introduced in

July 2013. The Academy rewrote and delivered new

competencies, which applied from January 2014. The

package further enhances the Academy’s position as

a leader in the first aid training industry.

Focuses

The Academy is committed to continued and sustained

growth, with an emphasis on flexibility and strong

customer service. This year, a key focus was working to

cement the Academy’s position as a leader in its field,

while continuing to deliver excellence in product and

program delivery. All courses and assessment tools are

specifically tailored to suit the market and key target

audiences.

AUSTRALIAN LIFESAVING ACADEMY

QUEENSLANDIn 2013–14 we sought to build close and high-quality

relationships with the corporate sector. This was

actioned through designing and delivering tailored

training programs catering to the individual and specific

requirements of the organisation.

Moving Forward

The Academy will continue to provide high quality, cost-

effective education and training to members of the public

and commercial clients.

The challenge remains for the Academy to build and

market the business unit of education to the public.

Through a concerted marketing and communications

push, we are striving to increase awareness of our training

arm and will continue to inform the community that these

courses are available to all members of the public.

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5,983UNITS OF COMPETENCY DELIVERED

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377,352 35,000+PEOPLE EDUCATED IN BEACH

AND AQUATIC SAFETYSTUDENTS REACHED

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BREAKING THE DROWNING CYCLE

Away from the red and yellow flags, SLSQ strives to

expand its work in the community to promote surf safety

education and awareness as a crucial part of breaking the

drowning cycle.

Each year SLSQ invests a considerable amount of time

and resources into educating members of the public

about beach and water safety. We do this on the back of

an unrelenting belief that prevention is better than cure,

and that an educated swimmer is far less likely to find

themselves in trouble while in the water.

SLSQ is committed to spreading the surf safety message

at all opportunities, and building on our community

awareness programs remains a key priority area for the

organisation moving forward.

During the 2013–14 season, our community awareness

efforts educated more than 370,000 people about coastal

and aquatic safety.

While SLSQ’s public awareness initiatives are designed

to educate all members of the community, there are also

a series of programs which have been tailored to target

high-risk groups, including:

• Men aged 18-25 years

• Rural populations

• International and domestic tourists

• People from culturally and linguistically diverse

backgrounds

• School students

Through targeted programs, educational resources,

school and community visits, SLSQ is ensuring high

risk groups and the general public benefit from

comprehensive and engaging surf safety messages.

HIGHLIGHTS AND INITIATIVES

Achievements

2013–14 represented a successful year for SLSQ’s

community awareness programs.

Highlights included:

• More than 40,000 multicultural participants in SLSQ’s

On The Same Wave program.

• Lifesavers engaged and educated more than

35,000 school students via classroom talks across

Queensland.

• Expansion of SLSQ’s Little Lifesavers program to new

locations including Mackay, Bundaberg and the Gold

Coast.

• SLSQ provided casual employment opportunities and

a career pathway in lifesaving to more than 80 qualified

surf lifesavers.

Equipped For The Future

SLSQ looks forward to the opportunities in 2014–15.

These include building on SLSQ’s Queensland Health

Beach Safe school talks, particularly in regional areas,

while increasing participation in the Little Lifesavers

program.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

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Opportunities exist in developing best practice models to

streamline all programs. This will allow for expansion and

to further the opportunity to engage with culturally and

linguistically diverse communities. A main focus will be on

regionally expanding the On The Same Wave program.

Keeping Our Communities Safe

We continue to engage with key industry, tourism and

community groups to deliver the surf safety message.

Surf Life Saving’s national partner, Virgin Australia, once

again supported our cause by delivering in-flight beach

safety messages to travellers visiting targeted destinations

in Australia. Our national ‘If we can’t see you, we can’t

save you’ beach safety campaign, delivered daily on

Virgin Australia flights, encourages passengers to exercise

surf safety.

STATE-WIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

On The Same Wave

On The Same Wave targets Queenslanders from culturally

and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and

international visitors. The program sees SLSQ facilitate

education workshops at schools, information sessions for

migrants and refugees and promote surf safety messages

at community events while distributing translated

information on water safety in more than 25 different

languages.

On The Same Wave provides access to beach education

classes from trained surf lifesavers, and ensures that

school children from CALD backgrounds receive

important water safety information in their primary

language. SLSQ has been active at key multicultural

events and festivals across the state, distributing

translated material and engaging with refugee and

migrant communities.

Beach safety information is also distributed to hotels,

international travel agents and selected tourist

information centres throughout South East Queensland.

Support from the Department of Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs (DATSIMA) ensures

SLSQ can continue to deliver this vital program, and in

2013–14 SLSQ delivered more than 250 presentations,

reaching almost 45,000 people.

In 2013, Surf Life Saving released an improved

Beachsafe app for iPhones and Android devices. The

app provides real-time beach safety and hazard reports

for about 12,000 beaches around the country, including

information about Surf Life Saving Clubs and service

patrol periods. New multilingual features allow translation

into 72 languages; a vital tool for international tourists and

residents from CALD backgrounds.

Queensland Health Beach Safe Schools Program

The Beach Safe Schools program was developed to educate

primary school students across Queensland about surf

and water safety, dangerous marine creatures and the

importance of sun safety and protection. The program aims

to provide students with strategies to manage their own risk

while teaching them potentially lifesaving skills.

Queensland Health’s ongoing support has allowed SLSQ

to expand the program to provide additional trained

presenters and facilitators to run educational sessions in

regions including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg,

Gympie and the Sunshine Coast, Greater Brisbane,

Lockyer Valley and the Gold Coast.

This year, lifesavers delivered more than 250 presentations

to 35,500 students across the state. SLSQ thanks

Queensland Health for its generous support of this vital

beach safety program.

Little Lifesavers

Established in 1993, SLSQ’s

acclaimed Little Lifesavers program

has developed into one of SLSQ’s

most popular and successful water safety initiatives. The

program is designed to be fun and engaging for

youngsters, while being a strong education tool to

develop basic surf safety skills and awareness.

This year, almost 600 children across the state participated

in the program and for the first time, the program

was expanded to include sessions on the Gold Coast,

Bundaberg and Mackay.

Our supporters are integral to deliver programs such

as Little Lifesavers. SLSQ acknowledges the support

of the South Bank Corporation and Brisbane City

Council, Redland City Council, Cairns Regional Council,

Bundaberg Regional Council, Mackay Regional Council

and Gold Coast City Council.

Breaka Beach To Bush

Historically, beachgoers who live

more than 50km away from the

surf are over-represented in the

nation’s drowning figures. For

more than 15 years the Beach to

Bush program has successfully delivered vital water safety

messages to children in regional Queensland.

The program educates children on the potential dangers

of surf, rips and dangerous marine creatures, equipping

them with strategies to manage their own safety.

This year SLSQ partnered with Breaka for the first time to

deliver the Beach to Bush program. SLSQ thanks Breaka

for its support of this iconic program, which reached

55 schools in areas such as Warwick, Dalby, Kingaroy,

Charters Towers, Maryborough and the Torres Strait.

Gold Coast Beach Safe Program

As one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, the

Gold Coast attracts thousands of visitors each week from

across the country and throughout the world. With this in

mind, the Gold Coast Beach Safe Program has developed

into a vital safety initiative, centred on a welcoming

service directly targeting tourists arriving to the Gold

Coast Airport. Research has demonstrated groups most at

risk of drowning on the Gold Coast are Asian and Victorian

tourists. The program has been specifically designed to

reach these tourist groups before they set foot on one of

the region’s many beaches.

THIS YEAR, LIFESAVERS DELIVERED MORE THAN 250 PRESENTATIONS TO 35,500 STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE.

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The airport welcoming service ensures that surf safety

messages are delivered to tourists when they first step off

the plane, with lifesavers on hand at the airport to present

them with an information map featuring surf safety

messages and listing every patrolled beach on the Gold

Coast. These maps are provided free of charge to visitors

from targeted flights, and contain safety messages in 15

different languages.

This year’s program also included a series of pop up

‘Surf Fun’ clinics at popular tourist beaches and, for the

first time, at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. The clinics

featured surf-related activities, games and beach safety

information, educating more than 450 children.

The Gold Coast Beach Safe Program is proudly sponsored

by Harbour Town Shopping Centre and supported by

Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast City Council and Gold

Coast Cabs.

In 2013–14, almost 150,000 people received vital

surf safety information through the Gold Coast Beach

Safe Program.

IN 2013–14, ALMOST 150,000 PEOPLE RECEIVED VITAL SURF SAFETY INFORMATION THROUGH THE GOLD COAST BEACH SAFE PROGRAM.

George Hill, SLSQ Chief Operating Officer

“The challenges for SLSQ come with the increase

in the state’s population, particularly in South East

Queensland. Within this increase there are many

people who are inexperienced with water and surf

beaches, placing them in the ‘high-risk’ category.

“SLSQ is not just about the red and yellow flags you

see on the beaches; while they are the core of our

organisation, SLSQ is about growing community

awareness of beach and water safety, which includes

educating multicultural societies and our youth. The

biggest changes we can make are through educating

children about water safety and encouraging them

to lead the legacy. Teaching children about water

safety means they could get their family and friends

out of trouble. Even giving children the knowledge of

resuscitation - hopefully they will never need it but if

they do, they could save the life of a parent, sibling or

friend.

“If we can instill this awareness in communities across

Queensland, we will build safer communities, which gives

us our best chance of reaching our vision of keeping

our coastline and waterways safe and achieving zero

preventable deaths in Queensland waters.”

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“In December we successfully trialled a Safety Ambassador

Program at Streets Beach, South Bank. This involved a

lifeguard who took the role of a water safety liaison officer

and spoke mostly with parents and guardians, flagging any

potential troubles their children could be getting into on the

beach.

“This trial was successful as a significant preventative

action, and Brisbane City Council has supported it for seven

days a week during the summer holidays. In 2014–15 we

will be looking to implement this service through visitor

liaison officer roles in other high-risk areas including Green

Island, North Stradbroke Island, and the stretch between

Southport Seaway and Surfers Paradise. The officers will be

multilingual, with the goal for them also to be appropriately

qualified to perform a rescue if required.”

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30,293MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

A SNAPSHOT

Unfortunately, during the reporting period, SLSQ

experienced a 2.6 percent decline (810 members) in

overall membership when compared to the previous year.

While there was a 2.89 percent decline (340 members)

in nipper numbers, it was pleasing to see strong growth

across both active senior members (5.8% increase) and

active cadet members (1.6% increase).

SLSQ’s Membership Development team works in

consultation with a variety of key stakeholders to ensure

we continue to monitor and address the diverse needs of

our membership base.

Addressing declining membership and disparate club

sizes remains an ongoing challenge for SLSQ and certainly

something the organisation must address in the coming

seasons.

Looking forward to 2014–15, SLSQ seeks to increase

engagement with inactive members (for example, nipper

parents) and encourage them to play more active roles

within the organisation, as a stepping-stone to increasing

the numbers of active patrolling members. Part of this

process will include development of the Pathways Project

and the Parent Participation Program, for which work is

already underway.

SLSQ is already proactive in increasing and retaining

membership at clubs and branches across Queensland.

In 2013–14, SLSQ engaged a full-time Membership

Sustainability Project Officer to help address a decline in

membership and develop key strategies for the future.

The project-based role centres on membership

sustainability, with the aim of developing a framework for

measuring and forecasting membership requirements

moving forward. The role will look at current membership

statistics and trends before benchmarking these with

other volunteer and surf lifesaving organisations across

Australia to consider growth patterns and forecast

membership trends into the future.

SLSQ IS COMMITTED TO RETAINING EXISTING MEMBERS AND RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN A VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESAVING SERVICE.

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9,735 8,883NIPPERS ACTIVE PATROLLING MEMBERS

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HIGHLIGHTS

Breaka Youth Excellence Program

One of the key achievements in 2013–14 was

the successful delivery of the Breaka Youth

Excellence Program.

A highlight was witnessing the leadership skills of past

participants evolve as they moved into mentoring and

senior roles within lifesaving. For example, lifesavers

Oliver Hoelscher, Ashleigh Dodt and Sam Fien were

involved in the 2009 Youth Excellence Program as

participants and have worked their way to mentoring and

leadership roles through the SLSQ member development

pathway.

Surf Club Open Day

The fifth annual Surf Club Open Day was held on

29 September.

The event is designed to help clubs increase participation,

sign-on new members and increase local community

awareness of club life.

For the second year it was held on the same day as

Surf Life Saving New South Wales, with 36 out of 59

Queensland SLSCs (61%) participating along with

Brisbane Lifesaving Service.

A separate Surf Club Open Day was held for our

North Queensland clubs on 30 March with two SLSCs

participating. Strong local and regional media coverage

was recorded for both events increasing awareness of

SLSQ and clubs across Queensland.

Recognition Awards

As part of a healthy membership strategy, SLSQ places

great value on acknowledging the contribution our

members make to the organisation, and their dedication

to the continuing development of the movement.

As the 2013–14 Awards of Excellence will not be awarded

until 16 August 2014, the list of recipients is not included

in this Annual Report.

MEMBER WELFARE

A Focus

SLSQ recognises that member welfare is vital for the

continued success of the movement.

Considering this, SLSQ is committed to actively

protecting and promoting the rights and interests of our

members. This protection is extended to all regardless

of race, gender, ability, age and/or position within the

organisation.

This year SLSQ continued to monitor the implementation

of the Child Youth Risk Management Strategy within clubs

and branches to ensure compliance with the Commission

for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act

2000.

SLSQ also adheres to SLSA’s Member Protection Policy

updated in May 2014.

Also key to SLSQ’s welfare of members is SLSQ’s Peer

Support program. This program continues to grow from

strength to strength. There are now 45 fully trained Peer

Support Officers across the state. These officers form an

integral team of carers providing psychological first aid to

members in times of need or distress.

In 2013–14, SLSQ established a Peer Support Officer

roster for the Sunshine and Gold Coast regions, ensuring

an officer was available and on-call.

NURTURING YOUNGSTERS

Junior Activities

Nurturing our junior members is incredibly important

for SLSQ in order to prolong the strength of the brand.

Junior members continue to form the largest membership

category (32%) and will be legacies to the organisation in

the future.

SLSQ is committed to providing safe, quality and age-

appropriate activities to further their development both in

and out of surf lifesaving.

The State Junior Activities Advisory Panel continues to be

instrumental in advising and preparing recommendations

for the State Membership Services Committee regarding

the conduct and development of junior activities across

the state. The panel held quarterly teleconferences in

2013–14.

The Junior Activities Forum Series continued this season

and was held in all branches between May-August 2013.

In total eight forums were conducted across the state.

SLSQ’s Junior Activities Advisor and staff from the

Membership Development team visited a number of clubs

throughout the season in order to see their practices and

learn from their skills.

One area identified through club visits and the forum

series has been an increased desire for clubs to engage

with and encourage parents to take up more active roles

within clubs. With that in mind, work has commenced on

the Parent Participation Program to be released

next season.

To finish on a high, in 2013–14 two clubs (Noosa Heads

SLSC and Redcliffe SLSC) delivered a special needs nipper

program with great success.

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Youth Development

Our younger members are the lifesaving leaders of

tomorrow. SLSQ has developed a range of innovative

programs to assist, develop and retain our younger

leaders in the surf lifesaving movement. Programs

include:

Camp Commando, U14-15: 120 lifesavers participated

in a youth development camp at Luther Heights, Coolum

Beach from 13–15 January.

Surf Soldiers Youth Development Camp: Sixty surf

lifesavers from South Coast and Point Danger branches

travelled to Tyalgum Ridge Retreat in November to hone

their teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Youth Excellence Ball, Gold Coast: Recognising the

achievements of our younger members, the fourth annual

Youth Excellence Ball was held at Bond University on 22

March with more than 230 attendees.

Camp Radical, U13-15: An initiative of the Branch Youth

Committee, 20 lifesavers from the North Barrier Branch

attended the camp at Magnetic Island from 22–23 March.

SLSNSW Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year: This year

a special initiative saw SLSQ send two state finalists of

the Queensland U14 Breaka Junior Surf Lifesaver of the

Year award to the equivalent New South Wales program.

The attendees were asked to report back on learnings

and recommend further improvements for junior age

development programs at a state level.

2014 Breaka Youth Excellence Program:

The annual Breaka Youth Excellence program saw some

of Queensland’s best and brightest junior members, aged

15–17, converge on Lake Moogerah from 24–26 January.

The program was to develop and harness each member’s

involvement, leadership and responsibility within the

movement. The program benefitted 65 participants,

with 14 leaders and seven coordinators facilitating

the program.

SLSQ Leadership Excellence Program: 38 future

leaders, aged 18–25, took part in the State Leadership

Excellence Program in Brisbane from 11–13 April.

The program seeks to refine and develop the skills of

participants to further advance their respective careers at

a club, branch and state level. Four mentors, eight leaders

and four coordinators were involved in the program.

2014 National Leadership College: Six Queensland

lifesavers took part in the 2014 National Leadership

College in Sydney from 2–8 February.

2014 National Masterclass: Two Queensland lifesavers

participated in the National Leaders Masterclass (formerly

the Leaders Conference) at the Australian Emergency

Management Institute in Victoria from 29 May – 1 June.

The masterclass is an annual program providing an

opportunity for established lifesavers to further develop

and refine their leadership skills.

Change It Up Forum: Kawana Waters SLSC lifesaver

Aleeshia Chick represented SLSQ at Change It Up, a

national emergency management volunteer forum. More

than 90 people from emergency management volunteer

agencies across Australia applied for the opportunity,

and 15 participants were selected to channel this year’s

National Youth Week theme, ‘Our Voice, Our Impact’, and

launch their ideas for change in the sector.

Nicholas Crow, Kurrawa SLSC

“Highlights for me since being involved with SLSQ definitely

include winning the South Coast Branch and SLSQ U14

Lifesaver of the Year awards, while also achieving my Surf

Rescue and Applied First Aid certificates. It took some hard

work to get these certificates, so I’m really grateful for the

help from our club’s Chief Training Officer Jeff Gatenby. He

provides so much encouragement, including allowing me

to sit in on the training sessions for other awards that I am

too young to do. But I can observe the training and get an

understanding of the theory and practice.

“What stays in my mind about being a surf lifesaver is when

I volunteer with the first aid team at events. At one carnival

there were three major incidents in five minutes. Someone

had broken their femur, the second person tore a tendon in

their shoulder, and the third had a severe asthma attack.

The person with the asthma attack needed the attention

of most of the crew, so I helped the athlete with the torn

tendon. I remember being congratulated on how I remained

calm in the situation, which impressed the Senior First Aid

officer. It made me feel proud of what I had achieved and

how I could use my training.

“Being involved in surf lifesaving is a really fun and exciting

experience; you learn lots and meet some great friends.

I have so many opportunities to learn and my goals in

the future are to achieve my Bronze, Silver and Gold

Medallions.”

— Nicholas Crow, Kurrawa SLSC. Nicholas was named the

2014 Breaka Under-14 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year.

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS


In 2014 we celebrated the 50th

anniversary of the Summer Surf

Girl program, and 20 years in

partnership with Jupiters Hotel

& Casino.

After nine months of hard work raising funds and

spreading the beach safety message, 20 fully qualified

female lifesavers representing clubs from as far north as

Ellis Beach down to Coolangatta came together at the

final judging week, which was again hosted by our event

sponsor Jupiters Hotel & Casino from 14–17 May 2014.

The entrants embarked on an exhaustive fundraising

campaign within their local communities raising a

staggering $882,866.82. In addition to their outstanding

fundraising efforts throughout the year, the final judging

week saw the entrants assessed on their core surf

lifesaving skills including CPR, a board and tube rescue,

interviews with the judges and presentation of a beach

safety education and awareness session to multicultural

school children at Tallebudgera Creek.

The gala ball, attended by more than 500 guests, saw

Dicky Beach SLSC’s Caitlin Knight named the 2014

Jupiters Summer Surf Girl, while Olivia Wilson from

Broadbeach SLSC was named runner-up. Caitlin also took

out the award for Highest Individual Fundraiser, after

raising an impressive $128,000 for her club. Rounding out

the presentations, the Award for Personality voted by the

entrants themselves was awarded to Morgan Marrinon

from Pacific SLSC.

Since its inception in 1964, the Summer Surf Girl program

has injected more than $14.5 million into Surf Life Saving

Clubs across the state. Importantly, all funds raised are

distributed back into participating clubs to assist with vital

beach safety initiatives.

We thank our valued partner Jupiters Hotel & Casino for

their 20 year partnership, and our program supporters

who contributed to another successful year —

Suzuki Auto Co, Engine, Star Outdoor, Get Hummered,

Flutter Beauty, AIAS, Screen Offset Printing and Etiquette

& Manners Australia. Special thanks are also extended to

our judging panel of George Hill, Megan Crockford and

Lainey Loneragan.

Boardies Day

Brightly coloured

boardies made

a splash across

Queensland on 28 March in celebration of Boardies

Day 2014. Founded in 2002 the initiative encourages

Queenslanders to help raise vital funds for beach safety

by ditching their usual corporate attire and donning their

favourite pair of board shorts.

The program provides surf lifesavers and clubs with a fun

and interactive fundraising event to promote within their

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local community which directly brings a financial return

back to the club.

Once again Grill’d Restaurants provided valuable support,

donating more than $7,000 to local clubs through their

Local Matters program. In addition, more than 100

schools, retailers and workplaces participated in the

popular fundraising activity, contributing in excess of

$31,000 towards local clubs.

Up the Tower

SLSQ brought the surf to the city and

transformed Brisbane’s Queen Street

Mall into an urban beach as part of our

Up The Tower event on 20 September

2013.

Perched in a rescue tower and armed

with only a mobile phone, 15 participating corporate

supporters had half-an-hour to raise a minimum of $1,000

from family, friends, suppliers and clients. Their efforts

saw more than $35,000 raised for vital beach safety

services in Queensland.

While a number of “tower-sitters” returned from previous

years, there were also a handful of first-timers such as

Wallace Bishop Jeweller, Calibre Real Estate, Easternwell,

and Pronto Direct. The Queensland Reds mascot, Rusty,

also took on the challenge for the first time.

Liz Pidgeon of Cornerstone Properties, one of our long

standing tower-sitters, was unable to attend on the day,

yet still raised more than $11,500. A special thank you to

Westpac’s Matt McNaughton who spent the entire day up

the tower, raising more than $10,500. Thanks must also

be given MC Josh Holt of Network Ten and fashion parade

sponsor, City Beach.

Since 2000, Up The Tower participants and supporters

have collectively raised more than $735,000 for surf

lifesaving services across Queensland.

Surf Safe Appeal (Queensland)

We celebrated the 10th

anniversary of the Surf

Safe Appeal in 2013, as it continues to be one of the

largest annual fundraising initiatives for SLSQ. Each year

the Appeal helps ensure our volunteer lifesavers have the

necessary equipment, training and resources to safeguard

Queensland beaches.

The 2013 Surf Safe Appeal was officially launched on

14 November by Queensland Premier, The Honourable

Campbell Newman, who kick-started the Appeal with

a $50,000 donation. This was followed by a number of

major sponsor donations of cash and equipment totalling

in excess of $140,000. Supported by Network Ten, a series

of handover spots went to air during the Appeal period.

The Appeal also saw thousands of volunteer surf lifesavers

from 55 clubs across the state participate in the annual

doorknock and street appeal from 18 November to 1

December. Funds generated through club activities and

corporate donations totalled over $420,000 for Surf Life

Saving Clubs in Queensland.

The funds raised during the Surf Safe Appeal assist

Queensland Clubs to continue to provide their services to

the community.

We are grateful for Network Ten’s media support of this

Appeal, as well as the Queensland Government and our

corporate partners – AA Radio, Black and White Cabs,

Brisbane Airport Corporation, Jupiters Hotel & Casino,

The Good Guys and Tradelink.

BENEFICIARY EVENTS

Armor All Gold Coast 600

The Gold Coast’s biggest

party came to town over

the weekend of 25 – 27 October 2013, with the V8 Supercars

hitting the streets of Gold Coast. SLSQ was again named the

official beneficiary of the event, raising in excess of $10,000.

In addition to raising vital funds, the event was also

a wonderful opportunity to spread the surf safety message

to residents, local visitors and international tourists.

A range of fundraising and educational activities were

conducted by SLSQ clubs and Jupiters Summer Surf Girls,

both on and around the track, while the Dreamworld Family

Fun Zone saw families getting involved and participating in

free “Surf Fun Clinics” with Sandy the Surf Dog.

Spectators through the gates over the weekend were able to

purchase SLSQ sunscreen, earplugs, lottery tickets, or simply

make a donation to one of the volunteer surf lifesavers from

Southport and Surfers Paradise SLSCs.

We extend our thanks to V8 Supercars Australia for its

continued support of the surf lifesaving movement.

Bruce Lynton Charity Ball

The 2014 Bruce Lynton Charity Ball

marked 14 years since the event’s

original inception, with more than

$1.4 million raised for local charities

during this time.

More than 600 guests attended the Charity Ball at Royal

Pines Resort on Saturday 10 May, enjoying entertainment

from the Choirboys and an exciting charity auction.

Each year, the Charity Ball raises much needed funds for

local charities and it continues to provide much needed

support to local SLSCs. Bruce Lynton Automotive has been

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unwavering in its support of SLSQ over the past 14 years

and this year was no exception with $9,030 raised for surf

lifesaving services in Queensland.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Bruce Lynton

Automotive and in particular Beric Lynton and his team

for their ongoing support of Surf Life Saving. Thanks

also to our generous supporters who donated items for

the charity auction, including Australia Zoo, Bob Jane,

Brisbane Lions, Circus Arts, Jupiters Hotel & Casino,

Brisbane Marriott Hotel, and Quest Spring Hill and

Riverlife.

GRANTS

The Grant Seeking Unit operated by the Surf Life Saving

Foundation has again played an integral role in securing

funds for the surf lifesaving movement in Queensland,

which included assisting 23 clubs in the preparation

and lodgement of grant applications. A total of 35 were

successful which resulted in $679,819 granted to SLSQ

clubs, plus program funding for SLSQ to operate a Little

Lifesavers Program for children from culturally and

linguistically diverse backgrounds and to purchase personal

flotation devices for South East Queensland Clubs.

COMMUNITY DONOR SUPPORT

Guardians of the Surf

2013–14 continued to be a challenging year for

Queenslanders with factors such as a new Federal

Government, financial reform within the State

Government and an unstable economy all playing a role.

Our Queensland supporters, however, continued to give,

and we certainly appreciated it. Funds raised through

our regular appeals were up on previous years with a 5%

increase in reactivation campaigns and a 10% increase in

acquisition campaigns.

Funding Body SLSQ Entity Project Amount $

Gambling CBF Round 76 then Round 77 Surf Life Saving Wide Bay Capricorn IRB Hulls x 2 25,080

BCC Healthy & Physical Activity Grants 12/13 SLSQ Little Lifesavers program for children from CALD backgrounds 10,601

Gold Coast Light Rail Community Grant Program Mermaid Beach SLSC Member & community education program 1,972

(ASSIST) FaHCSIA Volunteer Grants 2013 Mackay SLSC IRB trailer 4,122

FaHCSIA Volunteer Grants 2013 Ellis Beach SLSC Training courses & fuel reimbursements 4,660

RACQ Foundation - Natural Disaster Program Bundaberg SLSC Storm damage resilience project 32,715

Breakwater Island Casino CBF Round 51 Mackay SLSC 2 X hard rescue boards 3,600

Jupiters Casino CBF Round 83 Hervey Bay SLSC Surf boat & rescue equipment shed 26,871

Jupiters Casino CBF Round 83 Coochiemudlo Island SLSC Clubhouse facilities (kitchen) upgrade 28,628

Gambling CBF Round 77 Yeppoon SLSC Renovation of member & public amenities 34,900

Breakwater Island Casino CBF Round 51 SLSQ North Barrier Branch Townsville Little Lifesavers 4,843

Gambling CBF Round 77 Point Lookout SLSC Tractor 32,100

Gambling CBF Round 77 Noosa Heads SLSC Seahorse nippers program 28,000

Gambling CBF Round 77 Miami Beach SLSC Custom built gear trailer 25,850

Jupiters Casino CBF Round 83 Bundaberg SLSC IRB hull, motor, fuel cell & trailer 19,965

Gambling CBF Round 78 Pacific SLSC ATV & defibrillator 24,000

Gambling CBF Round 78 Moore Park SLSC IRB hull, IRB motor, IRB trailer & various equipt to extend patrols 29,622

The Straddie Sand Mining Community Fund Point Lookout SLSC Building works — removal of asbestos/roof replacement 110,000

Dept NPRSR Get In The Game - Get Going Nobbys Beach SLSC Youth Development Program — education & camp 10,824

(ASSIST) Dept NPRSR Get In The Game —

Get Going

Peregian SLSC Youth Development Program — nipper program 9,460

Aurizon Community Giving Fund Mackay SLSC Expand First Aid Training Capability 8,500

Gambling CBF Round 79 Tweed Heads & Coolangatta SLSC Amenities upgrade 32,900

Gambling CBF Round 79 Nobbys Beach SLSC ATV & various equipment 29,580

Gambling CBF Round 79 Bowen SLSC Patrol trailer 14,695

Breakwater Island Casino CBF Round 52 Sarina SLSC Nipper boards 5,000

Gambling CBF Round 79 Cairns SLSC First Aid training equipment 10,789

(ASSIST) Caring for our Community Grant

Program 2013/14

Peregian SLSC Rescue boards 3,000

Jupiters Casino CBF Round 84 Moore Park SLSC Patrol & first aid equipment 3,621

Jupiters Casino CBF Round 84 Bilinga SLSC Building refurbishment (deck replacement & storage) 75,000

Breakwater Island Casino CBF Round 52 Eimeo SLSC Portable shade etc. 3,439

SITA Community Grants Program Mackay SLSC Keep Harbour Beach Clean (Beach cleaner & sifter) 5,000

Mackay Regional Council Mackay SLSC Keep Harbour Beach Clean (Beach cleaner & sifter) 5,000

ASC Local Sporting Champions Round 2013/14 Elliott Heads SLSC EHSLSC junior surf sports team attendance at Qld State Junior

Championships 2014

3,300

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Point Lookout SLSC Portable shade marquees 5,000

Cory Charitable Foundation SLSQ Personal floatation devices for SEQ 7,182

TOTAL 679,819

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In the 2013–14 financial year, we registered 8,688

monthly Guardians of the Surf within Queensland.

We experienced a 14.4% reduction in the number of

Queensland Guardians this year however the reduction in

revenues was just 5%, which yet again demonstrates just

how generous our loyal Queensland supporters continue

to be.

Factors contributing to the reduced number of Guardians

were a slower recruitment of new Guardians through our

face-to-face channels at the beginning of the year, along

with a change in Federal Government which brought

some uncertainty to the economy.

This year did show a small increase on the number of lead

donors who gave a gift of $1,000 or greater, bringing the

total to 35.

Some changes to our direct marketing appeals in 2013–14

helped us harness the growth of funds received through

this avenue within Queensland, with significant changes

made to our Equipment appeal in addition to some

modifications to our usual January appeal.

No matter how big or small the contribution, our

Guardians are helping to fund vital programs and services

and allows us to confidently plan ahead and invest in our

volunteer surf lifesavers so they can continue their vital

community service now, and in the years to come.

Thank you to all Queensland supporters who could assist

— your support really does make a difference.

Workplace Giving

Workplace Giving programs allow employees to make

regular donations to their favourite charity, typically

through the payroll system of their employers.

On average, less than 2% of Australians donate to charity

via Workplace Giving, however Australian research

has shown that the companies and individuals that do

participate generate approximately $20 million per year

for worthy causes.

Since we introduced Workplace Giving into our

Philanthropic Programs portfolio in 2011, we have seen

steady and consistent growth year on year, resulting in

a total of 37 companies actively participating in the SLS

Program. Approximately 45% of these companies also

match their employees’ gifts dollar for dollar thereby

making a significant contribution to their employees’

charities of choice.

This year Surf Life Saving has welcomed the likes of DHL,

and Google as program participants.

The largest contributors through Payroll giving in 2013–14

were AHL, Bluescope, Orica, Surf Life Saving, Telstra, NAB,

Westpac, Ernst and Young, BHP, Australian Unity, Australian

Securities Exchange, King & Wood Mallesons, Corporate

Citizen Pty Ltd, Dulux Australia and Incitec Pivot.

We remain committed to continued growth and will

continue to focus on the following areas for 2014–15:

• Working with our existing workplace giving companies

to increase employee participation,

• Working with our Sponsors, Partners and Supplier

companies to introduce them to the organisational

benefits associated with Workplace Giving; and

• Working independently and with third parties such as

ACF and Corporate Citizen, to increase awareness of

Workplace Giving, and grow participation levels within

Companies we don’t currently have a relationship with.

If you or someone you know would like more information

about how to get your organisation involved in Workplace

Giving, please contact our Workplace Giving Relationship

Manager on 1800 642 925.

Bequests

A Bequest to Surf Life Saving is an investment in the

future, ensuring our beaches remain safe now and for

generations to come.

The 2013–14 financial year saw awareness of our Bequest

Program increase, and we welcomed 187 new Bequest

Program participants from Queensland who advised us

of their intention to leave a gift to SLS. That brings the

total number of known Bequest Program members in

Queensland to 388.

This year has also seen an increase in a number of will

makers being much more specific with the wording in

their wills, with many requesting their gift be used for

specific programs and/or specific SLS clubs or geographic

locations. This certainly demonstrates that our supporters

are showing a much greater interest in where and what

they want their Bequest to help.

We continued our communications to both the Lottery

and Donor Supporter base throughout the year in the

hope that even more generous Australians leave a gift

in their Will. These communications primarily ask our

supporters if they have considered or intend to leave a gift

in their Will to Surf Life Saving, and have a lasting effect on

the safety of beach goers.

If you would like more information on how to progress

a gift in your Will to Surf Life Saving, please contact our

Supporter Relationship Manager directly by phone (07)

3177 5831 or via email [email protected].

Charity Christmas Cards

The Surf Life Saving Foundation continues its partnership

with Charity Greeting Cards to give everyone the

opportunity to purchase greeting cards and hampers for

various occasions, with the added benefit of supporting

Surf Life Saving. By purchasing cards through Charity

Greeting Cards, 40 cents per card will be donated to

Surf Life Saving. For more information visit

www.christmascards4charity.com.au

Surf Breaks

The Surf Breaks travel portal has been created exclusively

for the Surf Life Saving community and members can

take advantage of discounted domestic and international

travel and accommodation offers. Surf Breaks is powered

by the LeisureCom Travel Group, one of the largest and

most progressive direct marketers of resort, hotel and

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apartment accommodation in the Pacific region. For every

completed booking, LeisureCom will dig into their pockets

and donate to Surf Life Saving. To learn more about how

you can save on all your travel needs visit

www.surfbreaks.com.au.

Entertainment™ Book

The Entertainment™ Book is available for everyone

to purchase through the Surf Life Saving Foundation.

The book provides a range of dining, shopping and

entertainment vouchers and can be purchased for use

within multiple regions in Queensland. Our agreement

with the Entertainment Book company will deliver 20% of

the cost of all books sold back to the Foundation to invest

in Surf Life Saving.

Surf Life Saving Lotteries

Our prize homes Lotteries continue to perform well and this

year saw us offer two properties valued at over $1 million

— a first for Surf Life Saving Lotteries. This brought the total

value of cash and prize homes given away last year to

$7.5 million.

A focus on improving our data quality has helped us gain

a better understanding of our customer’s motivations and

behaviours leading to an increase in response rates and

average order across all channels.

We also commenced a face-to-face membership

acquisition trial in April with early indicators showing that

this is an effective method to acquire new supporters.

Sales across our digital channels continue to meet

expectations and we are seeing strong sales in both

our email and search engine marketing channels. Work

is currently underway on improving the customer

experience and total sales through our digital channels for

the coming year.

Direct mail continues to be an important part of our

marketing communications and we have seen some good

results converting one off supporters to Champion’s Club

members via this channel.

Over the past year, we have also added some additional

limited lotteries through our phone sales channel. These

new games are designed to help reactivate and acquire

new supporters as well as generating additional revenues.

New games can be cross-promoted and alleviate potential

fatigue of repetitive asking in some lotteries.

Caitlin Knight, Dicky Beach SLSC

“I joined nippers 15 years ago with my family and SLSQ is like my family now

and that’s what lifesaving is about. You have unlimited opportunities and

make so many good mates.

“Highlights for me since joining have included achieving my Gold Medallion,

while also being a patrol captain at Dicky Beach SLSC for eight years.

“A major highlight was winning the Jupiters Summer Surf Girl program. I

raised more than $128,000, which was far more than I expected. I didn’t

expect to win the competition; I only entered because I wanted to give back

to my club.

“It’s been such a great 15 years with SLSQ and was definitely a pathway to me

becoming an intensive care unit registered nurse.”

— Caitlin Knight, Dicky Beach SLSC. Caitlin was named winner and highest

fundraiser of the 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl program.

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OUR PARTNERS

This year we welcomed a number of new sponsors and

strengthened existing relationships, which has allowed us

to expand on many of our surf safety, educational, sporting

and fundraising initiatives across the state.

PRINCIPLE PARTNERS

Westpac

In 2013–14 the partnership

between SLSQ and Westpac celebrated its 38th

anniversary, making it one of the longest corporate-

community partnerships in Australia. The relationship

between our two organisations continues to grow from

strength to strength, with the benefits of this iconic

partnership filtering down to all levels of the movement

in Queensland.

Without doubt, the most tangible outcome of this

partnership is the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter

Service, which remains one of SLSQ’s core lifesaving tools.

It has been through Westpac’s generous support that

SLSQ has been able to build upon our aerial surveillance

capacity and operate two dedicated helicopters in South

East Queensland.

Importantly, the Westpac team has also developed

into community advocates of our organisation, with

employees participating in SLSQ’s ‘Up The Tower’ event

and fundraising alongside the helicopter crew at the

Noosa Food and Wine Festival and City2South fun run.

DHL

In addition to sharing the

iconic red and yellow colours, SLSQ and DHL also share

a joint passion for beach safety and saving lives. This was

again evident throughout the year as the international

express and logistics company continued its national

support of SLSQ through the 2013–14 season. This vital

partnership saw DHL generously donate patrol uniforms

for all Queensland surf lifesavers.

Telstra

Telstra, recognised as

Australia’s most iconic and

leading telecommunications provider, has long supported

Surf Life Saving on a national, state and grassroots level.

Telstra’s financial support assists SLSQ to continue

to provide vital Surf Life Saving services across the

Queensland coastline. We thank Telstra for their generous

support of our association and for their unwavering

commitment in sharing our vision and keeping our

community and beaches safe.

SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND’S EFFORTS ON THE BEACH AND IN THE COMMUNITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT AN EQUALLY PASSIONATE AND COMMITTED GROUP OF PARTNERS BEHIND THE SCENES.

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PREMIUM PARTNERS

Dulux

Dulux Australia is a manufacturer

and marketer of products that protect, maintain and

enhance the places in which we live and work. As a

national partner of Surf Life Saving, Dulux Australia

supports Queensland Surf Life Saving Clubs by offering

its tough Weathershield exterior paint to protect clubs

around the state and also the country. The partnership

was formed to help protect and preserve some of

Australia’s most important and iconic buildings from some

of the world’s harshest weather conditions.

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Department of Community Safety

The Department of Community Safety, which

encompasses emergency services, provides essential

support as we strive to deliver on our overall vision of

‘zero preventable deaths in Queensland waters’. The

Department’s crucial funding creates sustainability grants

for clubs across the state, and helps SLSQ increase our

on-beach efforts with a particular focus on targeting

higher-risk ‘black-spot’ areas and beaches.

The Queensland Government’s commitment to providing

ongoing and recurring funding also ensures SLSQ has the

vital resources in place to put more beaches under guard

and expand upon the capacity of our members.

Queensland Health

Queensland Health has been a major Government partner

since 2006, with the two organisations working together

to make a healthier state through the promotion of healthy

lifesavers and sun safety.

With thanks to this ongoing and generous support from

the Queensland Health team, SLSQ has once again

delivered its popular Beach Safe Schools Program across

the state to more than 35,000 students. To support this

Queensland Health initiative, SLSQ developed the Beach

Safe Schools booklet, which was distributed to schools

during visits.

Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs

Statistics reveal that people from culturally and

linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are over-

represented in national and state drowning figures and, as

such, are considered a high-risk group by surf authorities.

SLSQ’s ‘On The Same Wave’ program targets international

visitors and Queenslanders from CALD backgrounds,

providing targeted surf safety information in their native

languages. SLSQ has developed a range of surf safety

fact sheets in various languages, which aim to educate

multicultural communities about beach safety.

We thank the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander and Multicultural Affairs who, in partnership with

SLSQ, ensures this vital program remains at the forefront

of Queensland’s multicultural community.

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport

and Racing continues to provide much needed financial

support for our organisation and its strategic aim of

providing enjoyable surf sports through the avenue of

sports development. SLSQ would like to acknowledge

and thank the Department of National Parks, Recreations,

Sport and Racing for their ongoing support this past

season. Importantly, their ongoing funding and support

has allowed SLSQ to focus its efforts on building

grassroots and regional participation in our sport.

Gold Coast City Council and Sunshine Coast Council

SLSQ would like to formally acknowledge these councils

who, for more than 80 years, have had a long and

vibrant association with our organisation. Each year

SLSQ receives valuable support from the councils across

a wide range of regional initiatives, from surf sport

carnivals to the coordination of education and community

awareness programs. SLSQ wishes to thank both councils

and their respective teams for their ongoing show of

support towards the lifesaving movement in South East

Queensland.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Breaka Flavoured Milk

This season saw SLSQ

partner with another iconic

Queensland brand, Breaka

Flavoured Milk, in a bid to ensure the beach safety

message reached all corners of the state. With a strong

focus on community awareness and youth development

programs, the partnership will provide resources for SLSQ

to continue to deliver effective programs such as Breaka

Beach to Bush and the Breaka Youth Excellence Program.

In addition, the partnership has already seen Breaka

provide equipment directly to SLSCs around the state for

their nippers programs, as well as sponsor key awards

recognising the achievements of our younger members.

Harbour Town Gold Coast

Harbour Town was the first and

largest purpose-built brand

direct outlet shopping centre in

Australia and remains so today. In 2013–14, Harbour Town

was once again a proud partner of SLSQ’s Gold Coast

NETWORK TEN IS PROUD OF ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND AND PROUD THAT WE CAN, IN OUR SMALL WAY, HELP SUPPORT THE VITAL WORK OF ITS 30,000 MEMBERS

— ROD PROSSER, BRISBANE GENERAL MANAGER, NETWORK TEN

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Beach Safe Program. The program includes a welcoming

service at the Gold Coast Airport, whereby lifesavers

distribute vital surf safety information to arriving visitors and

tourists. The program also includes our popular ‘Surf Fun

Clinics’ — pop-up beach safety educational sessions for the

general public conducted on Gold Coast beaches. This year

also saw surf lifesavers hold pop-up clinics at Harbour Town.

MEDIA PARTNERS

Network Ten

In 2013–14, SLSQ welcomed Network

Ten to the Surf Life Saving family as

our television media partner. The

partnership officially commenced in

2014 and will see Network Ten support a variety of surf

safety initiatives being rolled out across the state.

Importantly, the partnership will see SLSQ significantly

expand its reach through a number of on-air community

service announcements and the production of a surf

lifesaving documentary to be aired nationally. In 2013–14

the network also supported a number of SLSQ’s sporting

and fundraising events through promotional live crosses,

general publicity, and the provision of talent and personnel.

Grant Broadcasters

Formally Prime Radio, Grant

Broadcasters is SLSQ’s regional

radio broadcast partner, with a

network spanning Queensland

and encompassing Hot 91, Zinc 96, 4CC, 4RO, 4MK,

Easymix 102.6, 4CA, Easymix 846, Sea FM 100.7 and

Mix FM 106.3. In 2013–14 the network continued to

support SLSQ through various community service

announcements, promotional live crosses, and general

publicity. Importantly, the ongoing partnership with Grant

Broadcasters has allowed SLSQ to extend our reach and

communicate with beachgoers in the regional hubs of

Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and

the Sunshine Coast.

Hot Tomato 102.9FM

This year SLSQ celebrated its eighth

consecutive year of partnership with

Gold Coast radio station Hot Tomato. This valued media

partnership continues to provide multiple benefits

through community service announcements, free on-air

time and production as well as advertising and promotion

of surf safety messages, surf sports carnivals and annual

fundraising drives including the Surf Safe Appeal.

BUSINESS PARTNERS

Engine Swimwear

Founded in 2004, Engine

Swimwear focuses on

developing and producing innovative swimwear to

help achieve peak performance. Engine Swimwear

provides a range of products including team gear,

goggles, nipper rash vests and swim caps. Engine

Swimwear is SLSQ’s preferred supplier of rash vests,

swimwear and apparel.

Laerdal

Laerdal is proud to support

SLSQ. Laerdal’s commitment

to helping save lives is based on a proud history since

the beginning of modern medicine. For more than six

decades, Laerdal has continuously strived to develop

needs-based products, services and system solutions to

meet educational and clinical needs. Laerdal is dedicated

to improving patient survival.

Kracka Surfcraft Australia

Kracka Surfcraft is one of

Australia’s leading and most

successful Surf Life Saving surf craft manufacturers,

specialising in nipper boards, foamies and competition

paddleboards right through to surf rescue and lifeguard

boards. As the preferred board supplier for SLSQ, our

organisation benefits from exclusive pricing, product

donations, club and member concessions and special

purchasing offers throughout the year.

Oaks Hotels & Resorts

Oaks Hotels & Resorts is one of

Australia’s largest apartment accommodation providers,

incorporating a portfolio of 34 properties across five states

and offering a unique blend of stylish city hotels in central

locations, and relaxed resort-style properties in some

of Australia’s most picturesque tourist destinations. As

SLSQ’s accommodation business partner, Oaks Hotels &

Resorts proudly supports our business accommodation

requirements.

Star Outdoor

Queensland-based business Star

Outdoor is an industry leader in

the manufacture and supply of portable sun protection

marquees, beach flags and feather banners, umbrellas

and other promotional signage. The Cancer Council

endorses their shade protection range. Star Outdoor is a

proud business partner of SLSQ and generously provides

product support to assist our frontline and marketing

services. They also offer preferential prices to all SLSCs in

Queensland.

THIS PARTNERSHIP WILL SEE BREAKA SUPPORT SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND IMPORTANT SURF SAFETY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE STATE, AND WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST THE GREAT WORK THAT THIS ORGANISATION DOES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY

— DAVID WAUGH, GENERAL MANAGER OF MARKETING, BREAKA

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Administration and IT Committee

C Williams (Chair), T McCulloch, B Sheret, J McDougall,

T Duncan, B Cooney(Resigned May 2014), K Barnes,

D Boulton OAM, B Kelly, C Sparkes, J Neal, C Holden,

A Purchase, L Sherrington, L Cremer, L Hogben,

L Mathison, G Topfer, Z Ballarin, SLSA Delegate

Audit, Finance and Compliance Committee

D Bragg (Chair), M Ahmelman, D Cahill, G O`Brien,

R Murphy

Communications Panel

T Sweeney (Chair), M Corlett, M Chivertson, J Aleckson,

K Dunn, J Argent (Sec)

Helicopter Advisory Panel

G Hill (Chair), P Bird, P Gibson, R Murphy, T Hughes,

K Dunn, A McNeily, S Blair-Smith (Sec)

IRB Competition Panel

M Cook (Chair), A Barbour, C Lennox, N Ward, S Wheeler,

R Bennett (Sec)

IRB Lifesaving Advisory Panel

G Tanner (Chair), T Burgess, C Donnelly, P Hallett,

B Hartley, M Cook, C Fife (Sec)

Jet Rescue Boat Panel

K Hart (Chair), G Minter, C Doney, R Jenkinson, S Wray,

R Whitmore, K Dunn, N Fife (Sec)

Junior Activities Advisory Panel

R Fien (Chair), T Smith, M Jackson, G Miller, S Paskin,

D Love, A Cassone, D Glassock, R Campbell, B Lofthouse,

T Draman (Sec)

Lifeguard Advisory Panel

G Cahill (Chair), J Campton, J Johnson, J March,

R Blanchard, H Ridland, J Davis, A King, R Drury, C Lovitt,

N Fife, R Barber (Sec)

Lifesaving Operations Support Panel

Kevin Dunn (Chair), T Sweeney, K Hart, T Hughes, P Bird,

K Phillips, R Melton, P Lucas, J Argent (Sec).

SLSQ COMMITTEES AND PANELS

Lifesaving Education Panel

J Allsopp (Chair), A Mikelat, G Cullen, L Messer, K Lynch,

E Thomas, M Kearney, R Gibb, A Gulson, B Middleton,

P Lucas, R Fien, M Fife, B Whibley

Life Members & Civil Honours Panel

R Devlin QC (Chair), R Tallon OAM, R Whitmore OAM,

I Young, M Fife OAM, D Hoyland OAM, K Bostock,

S Crichton, W Massey, B Lofthouse (Sec)

March Past Panel

D Donnelly (Chair), J McRae, A Seeney

Membership Services Committee

R Campbell (Chair), J Aleckson, T Demopoulos, S Fien,

D Glassock, M Hooper, G Moreton, K Phillips, B Seymour,

S Steinhofer, R Fien, B Lofthouse, T Draman (Sec)

Meritorious Awards and Lifesaving Selection Panel

P Lucas (Chair), R Campbell, K Phillips, J Aleckson,

B Lofthouse (Sec)

Officials/Assessors Finance Committee

C Melloy (Chair), P Lucas, D Mathison, K Bostock,

M Buttrum, S Crichton, P Hall, J Hamrey, L Henshaw,

K Litzow, J Paskin, R Tallon OAM, D Burchill OAM,

C Williams (Non-voting)

Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Panel

G Ferreira (Chair), G Palmer, W Baker, P Whitty, R Pollock,

A Ryan, D Westby, N Steer, M Comerford, K Burns,

W Foxwell, L Passmore, K Dunn, T McClintock (Sec)

R&R Panel

C Melloy (Chair), G Clarke, G Crawford, T Holmes, J Taylor,

S Byrnes

State Coaching Advisory Panel

G Hill (Chair), W Sinclair, R Bennett (Sec)

State Lifesaving Committee

P Lucas (Chair), K Dunn, M Stevens, F Burke, C Swanton,

P Reed, K Brown, K Clark, J Allsopp, M Fife, G Hill, P Lawlor,

J Seymour, D Draper, G Cahill, G Tanner, T Sweeney,

S Blair-Smith (Sec)

Surf Sports Committee

C Melloy (Chair), L Wanklyn, A Dunn, B Cremer,

S Della Bianca, K Litzow, N Ward, D Mathison, P Hall,

W McLennan, G Hill, T Smith, S Hogben, R Bennett,

S Hesse (Sec)

Surf Sports Selection Panel

C Melloy (Chair), N Kelk, W Lee, A Moore, R Bennett (Sec)

Surf Boat Panel

P Hall, V O’Keefe, P Wessell, J Melloy

State Championships Organisational Panel

C Melloy (Chair), S Della Bianca, W McLennan,

B Brassington, S Hogben, S Hesse (Sec)

State Officials Advisory Panel

D Mathison (Chair), C Melloy, R Bartlett, K Bostock,

R Griffiths, W Massey, A Seeney, B Walsh, B Cremer

SLSQ Judiciary Committee

M Reaburn (Chair), P Kelly, R Bartlett, K Bostock,

D Boulton OAM, M Clyde, S Crichton, M White,

R Whitmore, I Young, C Williams (Sec)

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2013–14 AWARD WINNERS

Clive Hammond Silver Medal

• North Queensland Branch – Craig Marturia (Etty Bay)

• North Barrier Branch – Lisa Nugent (Arcadian)

• Wide Bay Capricorn Branch – Chris Donelly

(Hervey Bay)

• Sunshine Coast Branch – Robert Campbell

(Dicky Beach)

• South Coast Branch – Phil Chipman (Mermaid Beach)

• Point Danger Branch – Serena McMahon

(Tallebudgera)


• 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl – Caitlin Knight,

Dicky Beach

• 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Runner Up – Olivia

Wilson, Broadbeach

• 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Highest Fundraiser –

Caitlin Knight, Dicky Beach

• 2014 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Award for

Personality - Morgan Marrinon, Pacific

Surf Life Saving Awards

• Sunshine Coast SurfCom Shift Supervisor –

Noel Loaney

• Sunshine Coast SurfCom Operator – Fred Lenz

• Sunshine Coast Jet Rescue Boat Driver/Skipper –

Chris Doney

• Sunshine Coast Jet Rescue Boat Crewperson –

Rebecca Cooper-Tregoning

• Rescue Water Craft 12 (Caloundra) – Franny Gruchy

• Rescue Water Craft 14 (Sunshine Coast Branch) –

Bruce Hays

• Rescue Water Craft 15 (Sunshine Coast Branch) –

John Titmus

• Rescue Water Craft 16 (Mooloolaba) – Kaitlyn Akers

• Rescue Water Craft 17 (Mooloolaba) –

David Edgerton

• Rescue Water Craft 19 (Noosa) – David James

MEMBERSHIP HONOUR BOARD 2013–14

• Sunshine Coast Duty Officer of the Year –

Kevin Lynch

• Special Recognition Award for Services to SurfCom –

Dave McLean

• Gold Coast SurfCom Shift Supervisor – Robert Snart

• Gold Coast SurfCom Operator – Donna Walls

• Gold Coast Jet Rescue Boat Driver/Skipper –

Brent Imrie

• Gold Coast Jet Rescue Boat Crewperson – Darryl

Koekemoer

• Rescue Water Craft 1 (Kirra) – Chris Damic

• Rescue Water Craft 3 (Pacific) – Shaun Slattrey

• Rescue Water Craft 4 (Burleigh) – Graham Long

• Rescue Water Craft 5 (Kurrawa) – Rob Pollock

• Rescue Water Craft 6 (Southport) – Gary Patterson

• Rescue Water Craft 8 (Point Lookout) – Mike Stone

• Gold Coast Duty Officer of the Year – Steve Muller

Youth Awards

• Breaka Under-14 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year –

Nicholas Crow, Kurrawa

Sports Awards

• 2013 Queensland State Endurance Championships –

Alexandra Headland

• 2014 Queensland State Surf Rescue Championships

- Alexandra Headland

• 2014 Queensland State Board Riding

Championships - Alexandra Headland

• 2014 Queensland Junior State Championships –

Northcliffe

• 2014 Queensland Masters State Championships –

Northcliffe

• 2014 Queensland State Championships – Northcliffe

• 2014 Queensland State IRB Championships – North

Burleigh

• 2014 Queensland State Pool Rescue Championships

– Currumbin

• 2013 North Australian Championships – Cairns

2012–13 AWARD WINNERS*

• U18 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Mary Parker

(Picnic Bay)

• 18-25 Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Tom Sealy

(Mermaid Beach)

• Andy Frizzell OAM, OBE Award for Services to Junior

Activities – Melinda Jackson (Ellis Beach)

• Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Deryk Taylor (Currumbin)

• Clive Hammond Gold Medal – Ken Clark (Pacific)

• Assessor of the Year – Lynne Messer (Moore Park)

• Club of the Year – Noosa Heads

• Trainer of the Year – Lynne Messer (Moore Park)

• Volunteer of the Year – Terry Lund (Ayr)

• Lifeguard of the Year – Jason Smith (Sunshine Coast)

• Youth Development Club of the Year – Noosa Heads

• Athlete of the Year – Megan Kreuter (Ellis Beach)

• Coach of the Year – Wade Sinclair (Picnic Bay)

• Junior Athlete of the Year – Joshua Linton

(Mooloolaba)

• Masters Athlete of the Year – Lee Vrolyks (Northcliffe)

• Official of the Year – Santo Della-Bianca (Alexandra

Headland)

• Rookie Coach of the Year – Michael Wilson (Mackay)

• Sport Rookie Official of the Year – Ralph Lipponen

(Kirra)

• Sport Team Manager of the Year – Brian Markham

(Port Douglas)

• Sport Team of the Year – First Aid Team,

Maroochydore

• President’s Cup – Alexandra Headland

*These awards were announced at SLSQ’s 2013 Awards of

Excellence Gala Dinner, after the 2012–13 Annual Report

was tabled.

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FINANCIALS AND STATISTICS 2013–14SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND

• A member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) which

represents the peak water safety organisation from more than 70

countries.

• Quality Assurance Accreditation to Australian Quality Management

Standard ISO 9001:2000 (for Lifesaving Operations including ALS

Lifeguards)

• An accredited white water rescue unit recognised by the

Queensland Government through the Department of Community

Safety.

• A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally

recognised training through the AQTF.

• A member of the Australian Water Safety Council committed to

enhancing water safety in Australia.

• Surf Life Saving has been inducted as a Queensland Great for its

significant role in the history and development of Queensland and into

both the Queensland and Australian Tourism Halls of Fame for

its outstanding contribution to general tourism services in the country.

• Provider of extensive and specific beach safety information and

education resources.

• SLSQ has a seat on the State Disaster Management Committee and

is part of the State Disaster Coordinator Centre as recognition of the

extensive work SLSQ has performed in Emergency Response and

Disaster Recovery.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DIRECTOR'S DECLARATION 2

AUDITOR'S REPORT 3

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 5

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 6

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ASSOCIATION'S FUNDS 7

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW 8

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9

STATISTICS

2013–2014 MEMBERSHIP TABLES 24

LIFESAVING AWARDS TABLES 26

LIFESAVING PATROL ACTIVITY TABLES 28

THE PEAK BODY FOR AQUATIC SAFETY IN AUSTRALIA

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23

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MEMBERSHIP TABLES

NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH

Port Douglas 60 44 3 2 0 1 11 10 38 53 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 10 1 0 125 127 252

Ellis Beach 31 36 5 2 10 8 23 9 29 47 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 115 112 227

Cairns 57 54 13 8 10 10 34 25 11 17 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 8 1 0 0 2 1 6 12 3 2 156 138 294

Etty Bay 11 17 5 3 2 11 7 6 14 16 4 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 6 5 1 1 0 0 60 65 125

Mission Beach 16 17 1 4 1 2 5 2 15 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 40 42 82

TOTAL M &F 175 168 27 19 23 32 80 52 107 146 11 17 5 4 0 0 0 0 32 11 8 2 0 0 8 6 16 24 4 3 496 484 980

BRANCH TOTAL 343 46 55 132 253 28 9 0 0 43 10 0 14 40 7 980 980

NORTH BARRIER BRANCHForrest Beach 15 4 2 4 7 5 16 13 3 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 49 47 96

Arcadian 57 50 3 4 7 7 41 26 11 30 2 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 17 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 0 155 129 284

Picnic Bay 81 98 12 9 7 17 46 45 55 69 2 5 0 0 4 3 0 0 16 1 11 2 0 0 6 7 1 2 0 2 241 260 501

Ayr 37 43 4 4 4 11 34 19 30 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 121 127 248

Bowen 8 11 2 0 1 0 3 2 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 22 25 47

Eimeo 62 50 14 3 6 2 21 7 52 69 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157 132 289

Mackay 54 63 10 8 10 9 53 25 44 65 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 14 1 9 0 0 0 1 1 5 2 1 1 202 180 382

Sarina 40 43 5 2 5 5 7 4 21 39 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 12 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 100 108 208

TOTAL M & F 354 362 52 34 47 56 221 141 220 343 8 15 1 2 8 6 1 0 73 18 28 4 0 0 7 8 24 16 3 3 1,047 1,008 2,055

BRANCH TOTAL 716 86 103 362 563 23 3 14 1 91 32 0 15 40 6 2,055 2,055

WIDE BAY CAPRICORN BRANCHYeppoon 58 59 5 7 8 11 29 15 6 8 15 10 0 0 1 0 0 1 15 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 29 34 0 0 168 151 319

Emu Park 57 55 11 29 13 3 34 26 51 64 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 189 181 370

Tannum Sands 48 55 4 11 9 12 42 26 28 42 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 3 5 1 0 0 2 2 74 56 2 0 224 212 436

Agnes Water 29 27 1 1 2 17 1 13 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 63 67 130

Moore Park 25 26 4 8 4 4 12 15 16 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 72 76 148

Bundaberg 50 52 18 11 7 8 42 23 47 53 2 5 0 0 2 2 1 1 16 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 1 1 1 193 158 351

Elliott Heads 54 30 3 12 1 4 18 9 20 38 3 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 10 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 117 101 218

Hervey Bay 140 128 3 9 9 0 35 13 28 43 20 20 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 250 221 471

TOTAL M &F 461 432 48 88 52 44 229 128 209 301 44 45 2 2 7 2 1 2 77 18 14 1 0 0 8 5 119 98 5 1 1,276 1,167 2,443

BRANCH TOTAL 893 136 96 357 510 89 4 9 3 95 15 0 13 217 6 2,443 2,443

SUNSHINE COAST BRANCHRainbow Beach 37 32 4 8 15 7 33 19 23 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 128 112 240

Noosa Heads 191 219 38 18 29 33 145 63 167 237 25 18 35 42 14 8 3 1 19 1 64 12 0 0 1 0 7 4 11 5 749 661 1,410

Sunshine Beach 97 84 4 3 16 4 55 21 80 96 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 2 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 283 215 498

Peregian Beach 53 44 4 5 5 11 44 16 43 62 15 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 176 140 316

Coolum Beach 87 71 12 13 14 7 82 27 52 71 7 22 0 0 0 1 1 0 29 1 22 2 0 1 0 0 7 4 1 1 314 221 535

Marcoola 44 40 15 8 7 11 55 20 50 60 18 10 0 0 4 2 0 0 18 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 217 157 374

Mudjimba 66 60 22 25 14 25 51 44 41 54 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 207 215 422

Maroochydore 121 143 22 19 22 13 87 45 115 120 31 19 0 0 81 27 1 1 47 3 101 20 0 0 3 2 0 0 2 1 633 413 1,046

Alexandra Headland 237 233 51 62 39 28 162 93 209 278 19 16 0 0 1 0 2 1 43 3 62 22 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 832 736 1,568

Mooloolaba 166 167 31 27 38 46 221 119 162 211 52 24 1 1 8 21 3 1 34 2 105 20 1 0 0 0 6 2 16 3 843 643 1,486

Kawana Waters 114 75 4 8 25 13 72 20 52 95 17 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 1 19 3 0 1 5 2 5 0 4 1 328 230 558

Dicky Beach 219 194 21 5 33 22 108 35 149 190 19 8 0 0 0 2 0 1 15 2 21 3 0 0 1 0 19 10 13 0 618 472 1,090

Metropolitan Caloundra 118 125 27 9 14 3 58 31 87 98 2 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 22 2 16 1 0 0 6 4 0 0 2 1 356 280 636

Bribie Island 80 72 17 12 11 11 52 28 44 68 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 251 206 457

Redcliffe Peninsula 92 95 8 4 9 8 18 13 53 76 2 0 8 7 0 0 0 0 4 2 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 208 408

TOTAL M & F 1,722 1,654 280 226 291 242 1,243 594 1,327 1,760 230 153 45 49 108 61 18 7 302 24 437 92 0 2 19 9 55 23 58 13 6,135 4,909 11,044

BRANCH TOTAL 3,376 506 533 1,837 3,087 383 94 169 25 326 529 2 28 78 71 11,044 11,044

Statistics are generated from Surfguard Summary Report as at June 30, 2014

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SOUTH COAST BRANCH

Point Lookout 50 54 19 12 18 11 39 17 55 81 36 36 0 0 16 5 0 1 13 3 19 4 0 0 7 4 1 2 2 0 275 230 505

Coochiemudlo Island 83 73 5 7 9 8 11 9 33 38 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 151 140 291

Southport 155 143 15 10 15 11 131 55 165 163 12 21 0 0 12 3 2 1 27 3 42 3 0 0 7 0 14 9 3 1 600 423 1,023

Surfers Paradise 38 43 5 6 8 7 56 22 35 42 7 8 0 0 5 1 0 0 15 0 25 1 0 0 0 0 16 15 0 0 210 145 355

Northcliffe 199 155 27 26 59 47 131 76 134 135 3 3 0 0 6 0 1 1 23 3 66 15 0 0 0 1 20 13 3 1 672 476 1,148

Broadbeach 68 65 11 16 17 16 72 31 64 84 13 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 15 3 5 2 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 270 222 492

Kurrawa 94 90 13 12 27 20 100 60 80 101 16 14 0 0 5 2 1 2 14 1 89 22 0 0 5 3 4 3 0 1 448 331 779

Mermaid Beach 135 146 23 15 15 14 88 44 126 162 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 15 1 0 0 6 4 4 5 6 0 443 401 844

Nobbys Beach 99 86 18 4 28 21 79 29 63 71 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 1 1 1 0 0 2 3 10 6 0 0 313 223 536

Miami Beach 91 85 8 10 28 15 41 14 73 91 5 2 0 0 0 1 0 23 0 17 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 288 220 508

North Burleigh 134 118 2 9 16 19 114 57 77 96 17 15 0 0 1 0 1 0 21 2 70 15 0 0 0 0 5 6 2 0 460 337 797

Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park

152 156 21 22 38 16 96 49 145 174 12 11 0 0 6 21 0 1 21 1 42 8 0 0 12 9 1 0 2 0 548 468 1,016

South Coast Branch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

TOTAL M & F 1,298 1,214 167 149 278 205 958 463 1,050 1,238 127 125 0 0 54 34 6 6 210 18 391 74 0 1 41 24 81 62 18 3 4,679 3,616 8,295

BRANCH TOTAL 2,512 316 483 1,421 2,288 252 0 88 12 228 465 1 65 143 21 8,295 8,295

POINT DANGER BRANCH

Tallebudgera 127 117 11 11 8 9 67 38 72 84 1 2 0 0 4 1 1 0 13 1 30 1 0 1 0 1 3 2 1 0 338 268 606

Pacific 56 65 6 7 6 6 37 15 27 37 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 0 0 149 137 286

Palm Beach (QLD) 126 116 16 7 23 11 48 18 74 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 318 244 562

Currumbin 181 147 6 10 22 20 138 48 115 108 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 11 0 75 5 0 0 4 5 3 4 7 1 566 352 918

Tugun 96 71 2 10 23 16 77 24 57 90 6 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 26 0 65 3 0 0 3 1 9 4 3 0 368 223 591

Bilinga 35 34 2 8 8 2 32 4 18 29 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 103 80 183

North Kirra 72 75 14 10 22 22 45 12 51 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 238 188 426

Kirra 55 63 6 3 7 4 51 14 46 55 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 31 0 17 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 216 150 366

Coolangatta 47 50 8 9 9 6 70 28 33 55 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 22 4 0 0 1 3 4 0 1 0 214 156 370

Tweed Heads Coolan-gatta

86 81 7 14 16 12 57 17 62 63 7 2 0 0 8 1 0 0 21 1 35 4 0 0 33 6 8 5 1 0 341 206 547

Rainbow Bay 88 106 7 2 5 6 46 19 69 87 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 10 1 0 0 2 1 18 1 0 258 223 481

Point Danger Branch 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 10

TOTAL M & F 969 926 85 91 149 114 669 239 625 765 23 19 1 1 17 3 3 2 195 4 267 26 0 1 43 20 56 19 13 1 3,115 2,231 5,346

BRANCH TOTAL 1,895 176 263 908 1,390 42 2 20 5 199 293 1 63 75 14 5,346 5,346

Gold Coast M & F 2,267 2,140 252 240 427 319 1,627 702 1,675 2,003 150 144 1 1 71 37 9 8 405 22 658 100 0 2 84 44 137 81 31 4 7,794 5,847 13,641

GOLD COAST TOTAL 4,407 492 746 2,329 3,678 294 2 108 17 427 758 2 128 218 35 13,641 13,641

Brisbane Lifesaving Service

0 0 2 0 22 12 57 26 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 87 43 130

Total M & F 4,979 4,756 661 607 862 705 3,457 1,643 3,538 4,553 446 377 54 58 194 106 29 17 890 93 1,145 199 0 4 126 73 353 243 101 24 16,835 13,458 30,293

Surf Life Saving Queensland

9,735 1,270 1,601 5,183 8,091 829 112 300 46 984 1,344 4 200 599 125 30,293 30,293

Total Female Membership 13,458 Total Female Nippers 4,756 Total Active Patrolling Male Membership 5,527

Total Male Membership 16,835 Total Male Nippers 4,979 Total Active Patrolling Female Membership 3,356

Grand Total Membership 30,293 Grand Total Nippers 9,735 Total Active Patrolling Membership 8,883

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LIFESAVING AWARDS TABLE

Award NQB NBB WBCB SSCB SCB PDB BLS Lifeguards SLSQ TOTAL

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate 13 23 63 202 150 129 18 33 30 661

Apply (Senior) First Aid 28 38 103 289 230 134 40 36 57 955

Assessor Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 0 6 3 11 4 6 0 1 0 31

Assessor Apply First Aid 0 7 3 4 9 10 0 2 0 35

Assessor Bronze Medallion 1 1 9 17 10 3 0 0 3 44

Assessor IRB 0 1 0 9 4 2 0 0 0 16

Assessor Radio 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13

Assessor Rescue Water Craft (RWC) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 6

Assessor Resuscitation 0 0 1 1 0 27 0 0 1 30

Assessor Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Assessor Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7

Assessor Spinal Management 0 3 0 3 1 14 0 0 0 21

Assessor Surf Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 38

ATV Operator 0 4 36 201 116 70 11 75 8 521

Bronze Medallion 68 79 128 481 447 223 60 19 24 1529

Facilitator Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 6

Facilitator Apply First Aid 1 0 2 2 3 4 0 0 0 12

Faciliator Assessor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8

Facilitator Bronze Medallion 0 0 0 3 5 9 0 0 0 17

Facilitator IRB 0 0 0 4 7 8 0 0 0 19

Facilitator Pain Management (Methoxyflurane) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2

Facilitator Radio 0 0 0 0 3 18 0 0 0 21

Facilitator Rescue Water Craft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5

Facilitator Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

Facilitator Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 0 0 2 2 1 4 0 1 0 10

Facilitator Spinal Management 0 2 1 1 10 2 0 2 1 19

Facilitator Surf Rescue Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 40

Facilitator Trainer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 39 4 53

Helicopter Crew Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5

Introduction to Search and Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11

IRB Crew Certificate 13 23 52 194 145 111 11 7 0 556

JRB Crew Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

JRB Skipper Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3

JRB Driver Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Marine Stinger Management 0 3 37 0 0 0 0 9 0 49

ORB Crew Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4

ORB Driver Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4

ORB Skipper Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Junior Activities Age Manager - Online Theory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 268 268

Junior Activities Age Manager Course 29 11 24 68 30 43 0 0 8 213

Pain Management Certificate (Methoxyflurane) 0 0 3 36 0 0 0 28 15 82

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QLD Training Officer Age Managers Course 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

QLD Training Officer 4 Wheel Drive 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 1 7

QLD Training Officer Tractor Induction 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 1 0 8

QLD 4 Wheel Drive Induction 0 0 0 91 19 22 0 93 0 225

QLD Disaster Management Arrangements 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 40

QLD Observers Certificate 23 7 1 100 43 19 2 0 0 195

QLD RWC Induction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 32

QLD Tractor Induction 0 0 2 66 43 75 0 5 0 191

Radio Operators Certificate 76 261 127 727 576 333 9 1 16 2126

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 120 25 146

Resuscitation Certificate 99 123 196 889 814 384 23 20 56 2604

Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 17

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 33 45

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 0 30 40 54 77 41 2 35 6 285

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 1 22 25 73 60 24 11 0 0 216

Spinal Management 0 21 17 112 208 91 17 104 15 585

Surf Aware One 47 100 177 370 261 187 0 0 0 1142

Surf Aware Two 42 79 170 422 269 221 0 0 0 1203

Surf Play One 42 62 115 214 240 187 0 0 0 860

Surf Play Two 56 71 152 340 246 195 0 0 0 1060

Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) 39 46 112 373 196 149 5 0 0 920

Surf Safe One 37 62 168 383 224 159 0 0 0 1033

Surf Safe Two 33 81 128 366 246 169 0 0 0 1023

Surf Smart One 35 57 105 331 184 143 0 0 0 855

Surf Smart Two 33 61 91 288 168 128 0 0 0 769

TAF Induction 0 25 3 4 0 17 0 0 8 57

Training Officer Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 0 7 4 11 2 0 0 2 0 26

Training Officer Apply First Aid 0 7 4 11 6 4 0 2 0 34

Training Officer ATV 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 1 8

Training Officer Bronze Medallion 5 5 10 13 26 2 0 0 2 63

Training Officer IRB 0 2 3 9 3 5 0 0 0 22

Training Officer JRB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3

Training Officer Radio 0 0 0 2 0 37 0 0 0 39

Training Officer Marine Stinger 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Training Officer Resuscitation 2 0 5 2 0 49 0 0 1 59

Training Officer RWC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 10

Training Officer Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Training Officer Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7

Training Officer Spinal Management 0 3 0 13 2 15 0 0 0 33

Training Officer Surf Rescue Certificate 0 0 0 0 1 54 0 0 0 55

VHF Marine Licence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6

TOTAL 731 1334 2123 6805 5093 3642 210 657 746 21341

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LIFESAVING PATROL ACTIVITY TABLES

RESCUES FIRST AID TREATMENTS

MARINE STINGS FIRST AIDTOTAL F/AIDWITHOUT

GEARRESCUE

TUBEBODY

BOARDRESCUE BOARD

IRB RWC OTHER TOTAL

RESCUESPREVENT ACTIONS

CLOSURE SHARKS

MISSING PERSON

SPINAL INJURIES

FRACTURESDEFIB CASES

OXYGEN THERAPY

RESUS (CPR)

MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR

NORTH QLD

Port Douglas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 176 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 3 2 15

Ellis Beach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 766 0:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 8

Cairns 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 92 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 7 0 19

Etty Bay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7

Mission Beach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

BRANCH TOTAL 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1277 0:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 24 0 22 3 50

NORTH BARRIER

Forrest Beach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

Arcadian (Alma Bay/The Strand Net 2)

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 256 0:00 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 2 10 0 22

Picnic Bay (Magnetic Island/The Strand Net 1)

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 170 0:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 13 0 16

Ayr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 186 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 7

Bowen 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 383 0:00 0 0 1 0 1 0 16 0 12 0 30

Eimeo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 241 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 0 10

Mackay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1441 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 7

Sarina 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 372 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 5

BRANCH TOTAL 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 3155 1:00 0 0 2 0 2 0 44 2 48 0 98

WIDE BAY CAPRICORN

Yeppoon 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1076 0:00 6 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 15 1 27

Emu Park 1 0 0 0 8 0 1 10 215 0:00 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 9

Tannum Sands 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 7 52 0:00 3 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 8 0 22

Agnes Water 4 3 0 5 0 0 0 12 3264 1:00 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 0 12 0 23

Moore Park 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 485 0:25 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 0 10 0 32

Bundaberg 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3017 0:00 0 0 1 0 1 0 10 1 73 1 87

Elliott Heads 1 2 0 1 2 0 2 8 995 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 13 1 26

Hervey Bay 5 6 25 0 2 0 0 38 369 0:00 0 0 0 0 1 0 69 0 9 1 80

BRANCH TOTAL 15 12 27 14 12 0 3 83 9473 1:25 9 1 5 0 4 0 149 1 142 4 306

SUNSHINE COAST

Rainbow Beach 4 2 0 2 0 0 3 11 1962 0:00 4 3 1 0 2 0 73 0 15 0 94

Noosa Heads 9 25 1 43 22 0 4 104 740 1:00 32 5 2 0 8 0 55 4 73 6 153

Sunshine Beach 8 10 1 3 1 0 4 27 2577 0:20 2 1 1 0 2 0 161 1 38 0 204

Peregian Beach 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 1446 0:00 1 2 1 0 1 0 36 0 17 0 57

Coolum Beach 14 15 0 17 16 0 4 66 2921 1:30 6 3 2 1 6 1 61 4 17 1 96

Mudjimba 19 21 6 4 4 0 35 89 1289 0:30 5 2 6 0 2 0 28 0 35 1 74

Marcoola 0 9 0 1 2 0 2 14 1135 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 0 11

Maroochydore 4 7 1 6 18 0 1 37 1227 0:00 0 1 5 0 5 0 2 0 1 1 15

Alexandra Headlands 13 89 2 30 10 0 3 147 2354 0:00 8 1 5 0 5 0 9 2 29 1 52

Mooloolaba 0 5 2 6 23 0 0 36 1058 0:00 9 11 9 0 9 0 59 7 52 2 149

Kawana Waters 3 3 1 6 6 0 1 20 732 0:00 5 0 1 0 6 0 9 1 4 1 22

Dicky Beach 10 36 1 6 9 0 4 66 2846 0:00 7 4 2 0 3 0 32 4 35 3 83

Metropolitan Caloundra 7 29 1 11 44 0 2 94 3881 0:00 11 6 5 0 7 0 98 3 41 3 163

Bribie Island 5 3 0 6 4 0 0 18 8500 4:50 8 4 4 0 9 0 78 0 10 0 105

Redcliffe Peninsula 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 16 895 0:00 13 0 2 0 1 0 420 1 45 0 469

BRANCH TOTAL 98 255 16 144 172 0 64 749 33563 8:10 111 43 46 1 66 1 1126 27 418 19 174728

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RESCUES FIRST AID TREATMENTS

MARINE STINGS FIRST AIDTOTAL F/AIDWITHOUT

GEARRESCUE

TUBEBODY

BOARDRESCUE BOARD

IRB RWC OTHER TOTAL

RESCUESPREVENT ACTIONS

CLOSURE SHARKS

MISSING PERSON

SPINAL INJURIES

FRACTURESDEFIB CASES

OXYGEN THERAPY

RESUS (CPR)

MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR

SOUTH COAST

Point Lookout (Main Beach) 0 1 2 6 9 0 52 70 8234 5:00 7 1 2 1 4 1 62 1 49 2 123

Point Lookout (Cylinder Beach) 0 0 2 6 3 0 11 22 4096 2:00 0 0 0 0 2 0 59 1 25 0 87

Coochiemudlo Island 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 69 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 3 51 0 65

Southport 4 53 1 24 19 0 0 101 1969 1:30 2 4 4 0 8 0 64 1 44 2 127

Surfers Paradise 3 65 11 97 36 0 0 212 24081 0:00 28 2 8 0 8 0 26 0 17 1 62

Northcliffe 3 10 2 33 6 0 1 55 1485 0:00 4 1 4 0 1 0 6 0 6 0 18

Broadbeach 1 6 0 5 2 0 0 14 1219 0:00 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 6

Kurrawa 1 9 0 14 6 0 0 30 2576 0:00 1 1 4 0 1 0 31 0 18 3 58

Mermiad Beach 2 0 1 12 4 0 0 19 1539 1:00 6 0 0 0 2 0 26 0 8 1 37

Nobbys Beach 0 6 0 3 1 0 0 10 756 0:00 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 8 0 14

Miami Beach 8 12 2 5 5 0 2 34 709 0:45 1 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 34 1 45

North Burleigh 38 45 1 32 4 0 1 121 2063 0:00 2 4 2 0 5 0 17 0 29 2 59

Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park 2 18 0 3 16 0 0 39 3035 0:00 22 5 5 0 2 0 58 3 27 3 103

BRANCH TOTAL 63 225 22 240 114 0 67 731 51831 10:15 75 21 32 1 35 1 372 10 317 15 804

POINT DANGER

Tallebudgera 0 15 0 5 16 0 3 39 555 0:00 8 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 9 0 15

Pacific 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 6 1045 0:30 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 13

Palm Beach 6 10 2 4 5 0 1 28 5811 0:40 0 2 1 0 3 0 22 0 3 0 31

Currumbin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 582 0:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 11

Tugun 1 20 0 15 7 0 0 43 500 1:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 5

Bilinga 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 14 0:00 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 1 6

North Kirra 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 295 0:00 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 2 1 11

Kirra 3 7 3 17 3 0 5 38 979 0:00 0 3 1 0 0 0 11 1 11 4 31

Coolangatta 1 11 2 33 2 0 2 51 479 0:00 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 6 0 12

Tweed Heads & Coolangatta 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 973 0:30 11 0 2 0 2 0 15 0 36 3 58

Rainbow Bay 2 1 0 0 5 0 2 10 1679 0:20 10 0 1 0 5 0 60 3 82 3 154

BRANCH TOTAL 15 68 9 79 40 0 15 226 12912 3:00 33 6 12 0 21 0 121 4 171 12 347

GOLD COAST TOTAL 78 293 31 319 154 0 82 957 64,743 13:15 108 27 44 1 56 1 493 14 488 27 1,151

CLUB TOTAL 192 560 74 477 342 0 151 1,796 112,211 23:50 228 71 98 2 128 2 1,836 44 1,118 53 3,352

Brisbane Lifesaving Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Jet Rescue Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 73 859 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

Rescue Water Craft Services 0 0 0 0 0 256 5 261 5,127 0:00 53 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 0 12

Aerial Rescue Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 543 0:00 43 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 8

6M ORB Rigid Hull 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LOS TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 256 85 341 6,575 0:00 96 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 11 4 21

VOLUNTARY SERVICES 192 560 74 477 342 256 236 2,137 118,786 23:50 324 72 100 2 129 3 1,837 44 1,129 57 3,373

SLSQ LIFEGUARDS 296 95 47 620 6 305 30 1,399 375,924 3:19:30 349 50 124 9 113 11 3,651 107 5,436 116 9,617

GRAND TOTAL 488 655 121 1,097 348 561 266 3,536 494,710 23:50 673 122 224 11 242 14 5,488 151 6,565 173 12,990

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