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Members shine at the 2024 National Awards of Excellence At the prestigious 2024 National Awards of Excellence, DHL proudly celebrated the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to surf lifesaving in Australia. Rory Sanders was honored as DHL Lifeguard […]

As surf lifesavers gear up for a busy patrolling season, DHL Express Australia (DHL) has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). For 21 years, DHL has played a key role in making Australia’s […]

At the heart of beach safety lies a crucial rule: always swim between the Red and Yellow Flags when at a patrolled beach. These iconic flags signify the most appropriate area for swimming, carefully monitored by surf lifesavers. Staying within […]

Shannon Fox, a volunteer Surf Lifesaver in Australia, has been contributing her time on the beaches of Wollongong, NSW for over a decade to help keep our beaches safe. She is an exemplary example of the dedication and commitment required […]

Everyday heroes who patrol Australia’s popular beaches, will be celebrated in a ‘Walk of Fame’ from 9-15 December, as part of an ongoing campaign between Surf Life Saving Australia and major national partner, DHL Express, the world’s leading international express […]

Australia’s top surf lifesavers were recognised for their achievements and contributions in the annual Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence. For the first time since 2019, members came together on the Gold Coast for SLSA’s night of nights […]

Discovering Hidden Legends aims to remind Australians that everyday, seemingly ordinary members of our community make significant contributions in their roles as volunteer surf lifesavers, ensuring we remain safe from harm at beaches across the country, recently we explore one […]

With summer upon us and we head into the busiest time of the year for volunteer surf lifesavers, this provides the opportunity for our partner Surf Life Saving Australia to highlight the critical importance of water safety, as well as […]

Country’s best recognised in Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence On Saturday evening SLSA awarded the top surf lifesavers in Australia for their dedication and commitment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s night of nights, the National Awards of […]

DHL along with Surf Life Saving Australia launches new campaign to highlight work of volunteer Surf Lifesavers The ‘Discovering Hidden Legends’ campaign aims to raise awareness of the contributions made by Surf Life Saving Australia volunteers Campaign will run in […]

In 2021, the annual event will take place virtually on Saturday, November 6 due to COVID-19 restrictions and will consist of both live in studio presentations as well as virtual interviews and appearances from members across Australia. The SLSA Awards […]

DHL Express’ partner Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has recently launched new research that highlights a spike in drowning deaths in the past 12 months, with unfamiliar locations, exhaustion, and interruptions to regular swimming during the COVID-19 pandemic considered key […]