Carrum Surf Life Saving Club

Carrum Surf Life Saving Club Carrum SLSC’s mission is to keep the community and visitors in Carrum, Patterson Lakes, and surrounds, free from aquatic-related deaths and injuries.

We’re a registered charity & affiliated with Life Saving Victoria, Surf Life Saving & Royal Life Saving. Carrum SLSC volunteers work to prevent aquatic death and injuries in the communities of Carrum, Patterson Lakes and surrounding areas.

This ANZAC Day, we honour the spirit of service, courage, and mateship - these values live on today, guiding us in every...
25/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we honour the spirit of service, courage, and mateship - these values live on today, guiding us in everything we do.

Today, we remember.
Lest we forget.

Beautiful weather for our last day of patrol. We will be back in November. Please come and say hi and thank you to our v...
19/04/2026

Beautiful weather for our last day of patrol. We will be back in November. Please come and say hi and thank you to our volunteers who have spent the last 6 months making sure the beach is safe.

Over winter, please remember:
- it’s never safe to swim near Patterson River
- don’t mix alcohol with swimming
- never swim alone
- keep children in arm’s reach
- if you see someone in trouble in the water call 000.

Second last weekend of patrolling and the weather is really turning it on. Our volunteers are here looking over the wil...
11/04/2026

Second last weekend of patrolling and the weather is really turning it on. Our volunteers are here looking over the wild conditions.
Water quality is poor today and tomorrow so swimming is not recommended.

It’s been a great Easter weekend. Thanks to all our patrollers who have been on the beach keeping it safe. It’s a bit ...
06/04/2026

It’s been a great Easter weekend. Thanks to all our patrollers who have been on the beach keeping it safe. It’s a bit cooler and wetter today but we are still here including our unoffical mascot Kermit.

In response to the current fuel situation, and inspired by our colleagues at SES Chelsea, Carrum SLSC has replaced some ...
31/03/2026

In response to the current fuel situation, and inspired by our colleagues at SES Chelsea, Carrum SLSC has replaced some our fleet with fuel-free alternatives, which arrived today, Wed 1st.

Carrum Beach pumping today with 500 international students from Monash University enjoying a perfect Melbourne beach day...
14/03/2026

Carrum Beach pumping today with 500 international students from Monash University enjoying a perfect Melbourne beach day and learning how to stay safe at our beaches.

Our volunteer patrollers are on duty today and tomorrow looking out for all our beach goers.

Always swim between the flags and it is never safe to swim in or near Patterson River.

FINAL DAYS of our summer raffle - get your tickets today!We've teamed up with Play For Purpose to give you a raffle wort...
09/03/2026

FINAL DAYS of our summer raffle - get your tickets today!

We've teamed up with Play For Purpose to give you a raffle worth being part of.

You can help us fund rescue boats, vehicles, junior education equipment, advanced resuscitation gear and consumables, uniforms, etc.

A minimum of 50% of ticket sales thought the link below is paid direct to Carrum SLSC.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/carrum-surf-life-saving-club

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: A luxury BMW X3 20 xDrive PLUS a Mini Countryman C PLUS over $140,000 in Gold Bullion!

🎟 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟬, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀! 🎟

Good luck to our competitors at the Junior State Championships this weekend in Warnambool. ,
07/03/2026

Good luck to our competitors at the Junior State Championships this weekend in Warnambool.
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ONE WEEK LEFT of our summer raffle - get your tickets today!Here's some of the most popular photos we've posted this yea...
05/03/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT of our summer raffle - get your tickets today!

Here's some of the most popular photos we've posted this year.

We've highlighted some of the things our charity needs to pay for.

You can help us. Help us pay for boats, vehicles, junior education equipment, advanced resuscitation gear and consumables, uniforms, etc.

We've teamed up with Play For Purpose to give you a summer raffle worth being part of.

A minimum of 50% of ticket sales thought the link below is paid direct to Carrum SLSC. So you can think of each ticket as a $5 donation and $5 gamble.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/carrum-surf-life-saving-club

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: A luxury BMW X3 20 xDrive PLUS a Mini Countryman C PLUS over $140,000 in Gold Bullion!

🎟 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟬, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀! 🎟

While providing an additional patrol on Friday evening during the Monash University beach day, our volunteer surf lifesa...
21/02/2026

While providing an additional patrol on Friday evening during the Monash University beach day, our volunteer surf lifesavers heard a loud bang offshore.

Looking up, they saw multiple vessels converging to one point and immediately launched the rescue boat. Fortunately, our team was already on patrol, with a qualified crew and rescue vessel positioned on the shoreline ready to respond.

Several hundred metres offshore two vessels had collided heavily. Multiple people were injured and one vessel was partially submerged.

Our crew assessed those involved and transported the most seriously injured patient back to shore, where our members worked to stabilise the patient and commence spinal management. Ambulance Victoria arrived quickly and we worked alongside them as they continued treatment before transporting the patient to hospital for further assessment.

Victoria Police are investigating the incident. Our volunteers have supported their investigation.

Our thanks to our volunteers, responding services, and Monash Uni for your understanding (and for providing some of these photos).

21/02/2026

Carrum Beach had a special energy yesterday.

Monash University Student Communities brought a group of international students down for a beach day, and for many of them it was their first experience of an Australian beach.

Our volunteer surf lifesavers put on an additional patrol so everyone could swim safely between the flags and enjoy the afternoon with confidence.

It’s always humbling to watch visitors pause when they first see the open water, the clarity of the bay, and the scale of the horizon.

Next time you’re down at Carrum, take a moment to appreciate the incredible backyard we’re lucky enough to share.

05/02/2026

POV 👀 Have you ever wondered how our patrolling members manage a busy beach?

Recently Carrum Surf Life Saving Club did a great job of explaining just what happens to keep you safe between the flags.

This snapshot from one single moment happens all day in one day of patrolling.

There’s four volunteer patrollers, including Patrol Captain Ben, in the tower monitoring, and two LSV Rescue Water Craft (RWC) supporting.

➡️ Two Carrum lifesavers are crewing the Carrum Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB), while another volunteer remains on the beach. The IRB has just returned a stand-up paddleboard with occupants to the beach.

➡️The Kingston 40 RWC, is supporting another stand-up paddle board and their occupants, waiting for the IRB to become available to assist with a return to shore

➡️ Kingston 41 RWC is moving at pace to yet another stand up paddleboarder needing help which is being supported by a civilian vessel until we arrive.

➡️ Moments after this photo was taken, the toy boat folded in half and was thrown around by the wind while all nearby rescue crafts were out rescuing the paddle boarders.

➡️ The Carrum team was also managing the beach wheelchair, which is an important part of making our beaches accessible to all, and watching over those swimming between the flags.

All of this was coordinated and managed by volunteers at Carrum SLSC. All at once.

Everyone got back to shore, and home safely.

Our volunteers do a tremendous job of taking care of you so you can enjoy a day at the beach.

Do your part. Check the conditions before you head out and assess whether it’s the best day for your level of swimming capability, or for the activity you’re choosing.

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11 Carrum Promenade
Carrum, VIC
3197

Telephone

03 9776 0504

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