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Top Tips To Keep Safe at The Beach This Summer!

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 […]

Unveiling the Untold Story of DHL Surf Life Saver of the Year 2022: The Inspiring Journey of Shannon Fox!

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 […]

DHL Express Creates ‘Walk of Fame’ to Celebrate Volunteer Surf Lifesavers

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 honoured in annual Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence

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 […]

What does it take to be DHL Volunteer of the year?

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 […]

Surf Life Saving Australia Urges Australians To Stay Safe This Summer

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 […]

SLSA National Awards of Excellence DHL Winners Announced

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 […]

Discovering Hidden Legends

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 […]

Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards Of Excellence

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 […]

Australian Drowning Deaths Spike, New Report From Water Safety Experts Reveals

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 […]

DHL & Surf Life Saving Extend Partnership To 2024

DHL Express Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) are thrilled to announce the extension of their partnership for another three years until August 2024. Representatives John Brennan OAM, Chief Operating Officer, SLSA, Roberta Camargo, Head of Marketing & Communications, […]

Surf Life Saving Australia elects new national president

Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to announce that John Baker ESM has been elected to the position of SLSA President at today’s Annual General Meeting held at Surf Life Saving Australia’s Surf House in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Baker ESM […]
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