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Who is the Australian Surf Lifesaver?
A surf lifesaver is a person who demonstrates the character, skill and service that epitomises the best of the Australian culture. Surf lifesavers give their time as volunteers in the service of their communities. They are fit, skilled, team oriented...
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Who is the Australian Surf Lifesaver?
A surf lifesaver is a person who demonstrates the character, skill and service that epitomises the best of the Australian culture. Surf lifesavers give their time as volunteers in the service of their communities. They are fit, skilled, team oriented and adaptable Australians.
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What does the organization do?
The Australian surf lifesaver …
commits personal time and energy to maintain safe beaches around Australia
develops and maintains a high level of skill through ongoing training
provides leadership in maintaining and developing volunteerism as a...
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The Australian surf lifesaver …
commits personal time and energy to maintain safe beaches around Australia
develops and maintains a high level of skill through ongoing training
provides leadership in maintaining and developing volunteerism as a valued characteristic within Australian society
epitomises the strength and character of the Australian way of life
The surf lifesaver is an Australian icon. Each person who wears the red and yellow cap is a recipient and guardian of that heritage.
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Opportunities for Youth
Most members of Surf Lifesaving Australia work as Patrol members. Patrol members keep watch at public beaches and rescue anyone who gets into trouble. The Patrol will be led by a Patrol Captain.
Other roles taken on by lifesavers include being a Inflatible Resuce Boat (IRB)...
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Most members of Surf Lifesaving Australia work as Patrol members. Patrol members keep watch at public beaches and rescue anyone who gets into trouble. The Patrol will be led by a Patrol Captain.
Other roles taken on by lifesavers include being a Inflatible Resuce Boat (IRB) driver and instructing.
Each beach has it's own club. The club has a number of postions including a president, secretary, treasurer and chief-instructor.
All of these positions are available to members who are 16 years and over.
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