Lifesaving

Shelly Beach SLSC has been serving the community since 1955 with volunteer patrols between October and April each season. Our patrol teams are comprised of dedicated members who have a variety of qualifications such as aquatic rescue, first aid, spinal management and CPR.

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Patrol Roles

  • Radio Operators

    This vital role is a specifically trained communication officer who maintains communication and support between all stakeholders in an emergency situation and routine patrol activities

  • Rookies

    These are our junior members of the patrol who are currently lifesavers in training.

  • Bronze Holders

    This role is the back bone of our patrol teams with all members highly trained in aquatic rescue. Holders of this award can rescue patients  utilising an array of specialised rescue equipment.

  • IRB Crew and Drivers

    Another integral role of patrol which provides a swift rescue to stricken swimmers along our coastline.

  • First Aiders

    Holders of this award are vital to the patrol team and community, rendering trained assistance on the beach and surrounding areas.

  • Patrol Captains

    This role coordinates and manages the patrol team. These members have specialist training to manage emergency incidents.

Patrol Captains

This section has all the tools our patrol captains need for patrols.

Membership

  • Circulars and Publications

    All documents are stored in members portal. This includes all policies and club minutes. Follow the link and login into members portal to find all Shelly Beach documents. Members only

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  • Member Recognition

    Being able to recognises our members achievement is incredibly important. At Shelly we have a number of programs to recognise our members

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  • Member Protection