Carrum Surf Life Saving Club

19/08/2025

Vale Surf Life Saving Australia President, John Baker AM ESM.

For those able to attend JB's memorial at Adelaide Oval, details are below.

On behalf of members who cannot attend, we extend our condolences to his family and friends, Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, Surf Life Saving SA, and the wider surf lifesaving community.

Those of us who met him remember JB as a genuine salt-of-the-earth bloke who lived and breathed surf lifesaving.

The service will be available to view via livestream for those unable to attend.
sls.com.au/johnbaker-inmemoriam/

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Surf Life Saving Foundation or Virtual War Memorial Australia.

The family and Surf Life Saving Australia warmly invite you to celebrate the life of

JOHN BAKER AM ESM

Thursday 28th August, 1:00pm

Adelaide Oval, William Magarey Room

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Surf Life Saving Foundation or Virtual War Memorial Australia.

The service will be available to view via livestream for those unable to attend.

sls.com.au/johnbaker-inmemoriam/

09/08/2025

Vale John Baker AM ESM

The Surf Life Saving community is today mourning the sudden passing of Surf Life Saving Australia President John Baker AM ESM.

John, ‘JB’ was the seventh President since SLSA was established in 1907, serving in the role since 2021 after spending 14 years on the national board.

Surf Life Saving Australia CEO, Adam Weir, said John’s passion for Surf Life Saving was felt at all levels of the organisation and his loss will be felt by many.

“Today is terrible for our Surf Life Saving community, losing one of our most dedicated volunteers and leaders.

Beyond the accolades and awards, John was a beloved member of our Surf Life Saving community and will be missed. Our thoughts are with his wife Jo and his family and friends at this time,” he said.

Surf Life Saving SA President and National Director, Sarah Cutbush, said that the South Australian Surf Life Saving community had been devastated by the news.

“This is such a loss for our movement - of a leader, and of a friend.

“Our condolences go out to Jo and his family and friends, as well as Brighton SLSC - we will join you in keeping JB’s memory and legacy alive.”

For more about his life and contribution to Surf Life Saving: sls.com.au/vale-john-baker-am-esm/

Vale John Baker AM ESM

24/06/2025

21/06/2025

What a fantastic night for the Carrum Winter Swim!

Thanks everyone! See you all again next year!

🌅 🏊 🥶

20/06/2025

Just four hours until the Carrum Winter Swim - and we could not have asked for a better day.

It's going to be a cracking sunset, quick cool dip, then hot soup and/or cold beverages upstairs - see you soon!

11/06/2025

It's Thank a First Responder Day and we want to say thanks to our fantastic volunteer surf lifesavers by looking back at their tireless efforts in the first half of summer this year. Thanks also to their families for supporting them.

Thanks also to our mates in CFA, SES, police, ambulance, and all the other first responders who step up when we most need it.

05/06/2025

🏆 Congratulations to this year's Club award winners, announced at the recent Presentation Night!

⭐ MAJOR AWARDS ⭐
CLUB CHAMPION - Thomas Paulsen
J.A. FELL AWARD - Cherie Ramsay
JUNIOR CHAMPION - Gemma S
CLUB CAPTAIN'S AWARD - Thomas Paulsen
OOPS AWARD - David Hyde

🛟 PATROL SERVICE AWARDS 🛟
🏆Thomas Paulsen, Stephen Griffiths, Cath Paulsen, Rogan Ayton, Andrew Lapthorne
🎖️Matthew Righetti, Sean Kirwan, Ben Rooks, Aaron Kerr

🏊 AGE MANAGERS' AWARDS 🏃
U12 - Imogen P
U10 - Will J & Luke R
U9 - Sophie B
U8 - Bella S & Liam T
U7 - Oliver M, Matilda R & Lainey P
U6 - Anastasia C & Rafa S

🦸 OUTSTANDING PATROL EXCELLENCE ​🚨
AUSTRALIA DAY MASS RESCUE: Thomas Paulsen, Peter Stones, Sean Kirwan, Matthew Righetti, Cath Paulsen, Ben Rooks
5th JANUARY SQUALL RESPONSE: Jay Chambers, Michael Feaver, Stephen Griffiths, Andrew Lapthorne, Mitchell Rosicka, Shaun Thomas, Cath Paulsen, Ben Rooks

🧑‍💼 SERVICE AWARDS 🍖
Rogan Ayton, Caelen Griffiths, Liliana Griffiths, Anna Hardenberg, James Lapthorne, Jodie Lapthorne, Alicia Parker, Ron & Liz Paulsen, James Prideaux, Matthew Righetti, Dominic Rix, Thomas Rootsey, Warren Smith.

👏 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION 🙏
Kyle Lapthorne, Justin O'Halloran, ANZ Bank, Bakers Delight Patterson Lakes, Cummins Pakenham, Lakeview Butchers, Parks Victoria, Uniting By the Bay Op Shop

19/05/2025

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week! Volunteering Australia

We want to celebrate YOU and all our members who donate their time and energy towards keeping local communities safe on our beaches.

All the lived saved and value added into local communities across the country would be impossible without your contributions.

Thanks to all 200,000+ of you.

03/05/2025

We’re sure many of you recognised the backdrop when the Prime Minister delivered his final election-eve media interviews and official closing pitch.

When you need the best backdrop in the nation, where else would you go?

With polls now closed nationwide, we can confirm the Prime Minister visited Carrum SLSC yesterday - showcasing Carrum and our stunning Melbourne coastline to the nation.

20/04/2025

🐰 Happy Easter from Carrum SLSC! 🧺

A special shoutout to our incredible volunteer surf lifesavers — especially today, the third of four patrol days in a row! 💪🌊

This weekend marks the final scheduled patrols of the 2024–25 summer season (though we’ll remain on-call if needed). We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and dedication our team gives to keeping Carrum Beach safe.

📸 Spotted in the dunes at Carrum this morning… looks like the Easter Bunny’s been on patrol too! 🐣

10/03/2025

🚩 Another huge weekend for our volunteer surf lifesavers! 🚩

After an already massive season, our team continues to give their time to keep Carrum Beach safe - with several weeks of patrols still to go.

We're a small, fully volunteer-run, self-funded charity, and every bit of support helps. You can back our lifesavers by purchasing a raffle ticket 🎟️: https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/carrum-surf-life-saving-club

📸 This image from today shows many are following our advice - swimming between the flags or near the club. But some are still venturing too close to the hazardous Patterson River mouth.

🚫 A reminder: It's never safe to swim near Patterson River. Stay between the flags and look out for each other in the water!

22/02/2025

It’s a cracking morning for nippers, except for the wind - have fun everyone!