17 Members Selected for 2024 Lifesaving Development Camp

Congratulations to the 17 members across the state who were selected for the 2024 Lifesaving Development Camp.

The Lifesaving Development Camp is a five day / four night camp based at Chiton Rocks SLSC and the south coast beaches/pool to develop lifesaving, leadership and aquatic search and rescue skills for 16 and 17 year olds.

It is an ideal opportunity for those who are looking to push their lifesaving skills and build a knowledge of emergency operations. The week is equally challenging and rewarding as participants undertake a number of advanced SLS awards (culminating in the Cert III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)), lifesaving and emergency operations activities and scenarios.

The 2024 camp will be held from Sunday 8th December - Friday 13th December 2024.

2024 PARTICIPANTS:

Alex Graham ALDINGA BAY

Lucinda Carr BRIGHTON

Delilah Verri BRIGHTON

Alex Kavanagh GOOLWA

Alessia Giglio HENLEY

Tait Jenkin GRANGE

Ethan Lacquiere GRANGE

Lachlan Lines PORT NOARLUNGA

Lexy Hayes ROBE

Thomas Doughty SEACLIFF

Sophie Scrivener SEACLIFF

Scarlett Brammy SOMERTON

Fergus Keighran SOMERTON

Daisy Proctor SOUTH PORT

Alexander Murray WEST BEACH

Matilda Heneker WHYALLA

Adam Holland WHYALLA

Ingrid Cobiac re-appointed as SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education

Surf Life Saving SA would like to congratulate Ingrid Cobiac (Brighton SLSC) for her re-appointment as the SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education for a two-year term.

This important role provides support to the Chair of Education, Tracey Hare-Boyd - SLSNSW, in the leadership of the national education committee to promote effective decision making. The Deputy Chair will take responsibility for projects which assist and inform the overall strategic development and growth of the SLSA education area to meet SLSA strategic priorities.

This appointment is a credit to Ingrid’s commitment and broad understanding of member education in South Australia, and her dedication to quality and improvement across education and surf life saving at a national level.

In addition to this position, Ingrid is also a Chief Instructor, and Club and State Trainer and Assessor.

SRC to Bronze Medallion Course School Holiday Opportunity

Intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course Occurring in October 2024

In the upcoming October school holidays, Surf Life Saving SA is providing the opportunity for youth members who currently hold their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) to gain their Bronze Medallion / PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

The intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course is a course that provides participants with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, radio operations, resuscitation, emergency care, spinal management, communication, teamwork and Surf Life Saving patrol operations. In addition, members will obtain HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualification.

SLSSA will deliver the course over four days during the October school holidays - Monday 30th September, Tuesday 1st October, Wednesday 2nd October and Friday 4th October - at Surf Central and West Beach SLSC.

Interested participants are encouraged to register quickly, with the SLSSA Member Education team expecting the course to reach full capacity following a high number of enquiries.

For more information and to complete an Expression of Interest form, please read below.

COURSE DETAILS

• Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the four days, participants will gain the following awards and qualifications:

  • Bronze Medallion

  • First Aid

  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

  • PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

  You will learn about:

  • Safety and well being

  • Surf awareness and skills

  • The human body

  • Resuscitation

  • Defibrillation and basic oxygen

  • First aid

  • Radio operations

  • Communications

  • Rescue techniques

  • Carries and supports

  • Patrols

• Course Delivery & Assessment

  THEORY ASSESSMENTS

  • Provide First Aid via your aXcelerate Portal

  • SRC-BM Transition eLearning via your Members Area

  PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
  PROVIDE FIRST AID

  • CPR on adult & infant

  • Apply AED

  • Anaphylaxis (using adrenaline auto-injector training device)           

  • Bleeding control         

  • Choking and airway obstruction           

  • Envenomation            

  • Fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains

  • Respiratory distress

  • Shock                            

  • Safe work practices
    

  BRONZE MEDALLION

  • Resuscitation

  • Run Swim Run

  • Emergency Care Procedures

  • Emergency Care Procedures

  • Spinal Management aquatic roll-overs

  • Spinal Management Scenario

  • Third Party Report

• Pre-Requisites

  Candidates must meet ALL the following pre-requisites:

  • Has completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing this training

  • Is currently proficient in SRC (SurfGuard reflective)

  • Has completed a minimum of 10 patrolling hours as a qualified SRC award holder (Surfguard reflective)

  • Will be 15 years on the date of final assessment.

  • Agree to complete the following before 23rd September:

    • Complete 400m pre-requisite swim in 9 minutes or less with club Bronze trainer, assessor or Endorsed Delegate (such as the Club’s Swim head coach)

    • Third Party report signed by a Club representative

    • Complete eLearning for Provide First Aid and the SRC – BM Transition Course Theory & Assessment modules

  If this is not completed, you will not be able to continue with the course

• Course Dates & Locations

  Provide First Aid

  • Date: Monday 30th September

  • Time: 9am - 3pm

  • Location: SLSSA, 2 Barcoo Road, West Beach

  Please note: If you already hold a current Provide First Aid Qualification, and it is still valid for 3 months post Bronze Assessment date, you are not required to attend this session.

  Bronze Training Sessions

  • Date: Tuesday 1st October and Wednesday 2nd October

  • Time: 9am - 3pm

  • Location: West Beach SLSC, Cnr Seaview Rd & West Beach Rd, West Beach

  Assessment

  • Date: Friday 4th October

  • Time: 9am - 1pm

  • Location: West Beach SLSC, Cnr Seaview Rd & West Beach Rd, West Beach

• Costs

  Applicant’s fee will be $49. 

  • Taken at the point of enrolment

  • Costs include the Provide First Aid Certificate, which normally costs $170.

  • If you already hold a current Provide First Aid qualification, there is no discount

• Pathway Opportunities

  Many opportunities open up once you have your Bronze Medallion. These include:

  • Gaining the Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and using this to gain SACE points

  • Competition rights

  • Gaining additional awards and qualifications

KEY DATES

• Early bird applications close: 2nd September

• Last minute applications close: 16th September (Will only be offered if there are spots left)

• Notification of selection: by 6th September

• eLearning and all pre-requisites due: 23 Sept

APPLICATION PROCESS

SLSSA recognises this is a highly desirable course, and with the limited number of places available, there is no guarantee that all members who apply will be able to participate.

• Those interested MUST submit an Expression of Interest form by the closing date.

• Club endorsement is also required and is gained once Expression of Interest form has been submitted

More Information

Any questions, please contact the Member Education Team via:

E: member.ed@surflifesavingsa.com.au | P: 08 8354 6900.