Dee Why SLSC

23/01/2026

A massive congratulations to our two Dee Why SLSC members who were recipients of the Northern Beaches Council - 2026 Australia Day Awards 🤩

🎉Congratulations to:
--> Cameron Read - 2026 Citizen of the Year ⛑️
--> Herve Vichemont - 2026 Outstanding Community Service 🛟

Both members continuously and meticulously volunteer their time, skills and passion to Surf Life Saving, helping greatly to improve beach safety and emergency response. We are greatly honoured to have such remarkable individuals as members of our Club ​🏖️

We pass on our deep congratulations and admiration to all the other fine individuals and community groups who similarly were honoured with Australia Day Awards last evening👏

Please read all about Cameron and Herve's amazing achievements here:
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/community/awards/australia-day-awards/honour-roll-2026

Thank you to Northern Beaches Council for running these Awards. We are greatly appreciative of such opportunities to showpiece and acknowledge the many fine volunteers in our community.

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Australia

22/01/2026

First Aid Friday – First aid and resuscitation kits checks
Do you know where the “Major Haemorrhage” and “Asthma/Anaphylaxis” kits are? Do you know what they contain? The resuscitation and first aid equipment checks are vital to ensure we are equipped in an emergency, and everyone knows where everything is. Checklists are located on the wall in the first aid room, in the first aid kits and the resuscitation bags. While there is widespread good will in relation to this important practice (THANK YOU) there is variability in the ex*****on of 2 important steps i.e., restocking and informing the first aid officer of missing or expired stock. The cupboards in the first aid are not locked and labelled for your convenience (email the First Aid Officer: firstaid.officer@dyslsc.org.au if something is missing/you have a question) Please read the attached as a reminder. It would also be appreciated if the first aid room floor could be swept and washed on Sundays (our cleaners cannot clean the FA room for O H & S reasons!!)

22/01/2026

It's a very common question we get - is Dee Why Beach open or closed for swimming at the moment? 🤔

Here's the best answer - check out the SLS Beachsafe website! 💡🧑‍💻

It includes current information and conditions for every beach in Australia. It shows Lifesaver and Lifeguard patrol services, hazards and facilities as well as weather, swell and tide details 🌊🏖️🛟

Check it out here https://beachsafe.org.au/, and it's also available via an App on both Apple and Android 🤳📲

Yep - it's really good... the writer of this post personally used it at 4 different beaches all over Australia over the summer break. It definitely was a great addition to the holiday planning 🏖️

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Australia

17/01/2026

Over this wet and wild weather weekend, Dee Why SLSC has been hosting an awesome group of 36 youth Lifesavers (13yrs-17yrs) from Clubs on the Mid-North Coast of NSW who have been visiting Sydney on a 3 night Camp to develop their skills and to visit a range of facilities to learn about the different pathways and opportunities in Surf Life Saving and emergency rescue 🛟⛑️

Saturday morning our Dee Why youth joined them on a visit to the impressive Surf Life Saving Sydney Offshore Rescue Boat at Malabar ("SR30") and then viewed the high-tech Randwick Council Lifeguards control-centre at Maroubra. All of the youth then joined Patrols along the Northern Beaches for the afternoon 🌊⛈️

Lots of fun, and some great skills and friendships gained for our future life saving champions. A huge thanks to the Clubs on the Mid-North Coast for coming to stay in Dee Why! 😁👏

Camden Haven SLSC
Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
Port Macquarie Surf Lifesaving Club
Tacking Point Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
Hats Head SLSC
Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch

15/01/2026

First Aid Fridays – Drowning
This week we refresh our knowledge about arguably the most pertinent potential scenario while on patrol, signs and symptoms and treatment for drowning. Remember immersion in any fluid requires medical attention as serious complications may arise up to 72 hours after the event. See the attached file for more information.

08/01/2026

First Aid Friday – Internal haemorrhage
Internal haemorrhage is difficult to recognise. Look for signs of shock. The mechanism of injury can also be useful e.g., heavy impact to the chest or abdomen. Read this reminder of the recognition and management of internal bleeding.

07/01/2026

Challenge yourself with the thrill of becoming a Surf Life Saver with our Summer Bronze Medallion course at Dee Why SLSC starting on 7th February! 🏖️

Our program will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, and train you in water safety, rescue techniques, and first aid. You'll also gain life-long knowledge on how to navigate the surf, perform CPR, and effectively respond to emergencies🛟⛑️

Enrol today and start your journey into the Surf Life Saving community! 😁

Details: https://dyslsc.org.au/education/education-overview/
Email: Training@dyslsc.org.au

Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd

31/12/2025

-YEARS-DAY @ Dee Why SLSC 🔵⚪

A Happy New Year to all from the NYD Surf Life Saving Patrol at Dee Why!

Conditions are very rough all along the coast today, please follow all warning signs and start the new year safely. Our Rescue Boat and Jetski are on standby to assist🌊🛟⛑️

We look forward to welcoming you to the beach in 2026.
🟡 Always swim between the red and yellow flags
🔴 Stay sun safe - sunscreen, hats & rashies
🟡 Stop, Look, Reconsider, Stay Alive

Happy New Year ❤️💛

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Australia

25/12/2025

First Aid Fridays – Wishing you a healthy and event free festive season

Taking a break (back Friday 9th January). Looking forward to providing more first aid refreshers in the New Year. Send any suggestions to: firstaid.officer@dyslsc.org.au

Stay safe.

22/12/2025

A huge congratulations to our 5 Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club members who were today recognised by the Governor-General with the National Medal 🎖️🏅

National Medals are a prestigious part of the Australian honours system, recognising long and diligent service by individuals who risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in times of emergency or national disaster.

Collectively these 5 Dee Why members have volunteered over 2000 hours patrolling our beaches - whilst also giving countless additional hours to other significant roles such as Trainers, Facilitators, Assessors, IRB Driver/Crew, Rescue Water Craft (aka Jet Ski Operators), Nippers Age Managers, Nippers Water Safety and just about every other volunteer role that keeps our Club running 👏👏

It's a huge honour to have you in our Club & congratulations again to Sean Cassidy, Steve Haggett, Simon Navin, Tim Parker and Herve Vichemont.

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) congratulates the 212 Surf Lifesavers recognised with National Medals in SLSA National Medal Batch 54.

This year, 191 members received National Medals for 15 years of service and 20 were awarded their 1st Clasps for 25 years of service. A special mention to Richard Lissenden ESM from North Bondi SLSC, who has been recognised with his 2nd Clasp for 35 years of dedication to the Surf Life Saving movement.

To see all Surf Lifesavers recognised and read the full story, click here: sls.com.au/slsa-congratulates-the-212-members-recognised-with-national-medals/

18/12/2025

First Aid Friday – Anaphylaxis
It’s peak ‘allergy’ season so let’s remind ourselves about the signs of allergic reactions and actions by following the link to the first aid plan produced by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Remember an Epipen (300mg adrenaline) is located in the anaphylaxis and asthma box on the shelf in the first aid room. Extra expired Epipens are stored in the upright white cupboards to the right of the bench in the first aid room (these are still OK to give in an emergency if all stock has been used).https://www.allergy.org.au/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2026/ASCIA_First_Aid_Plan_Anaphylaxis_2pg.pdf

Note, tick bites may result in later allergy to mammalian meat allergy. Read this: https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2025/December/Mammalian-meat-allergy