Program Overview

The In-Community Safety Workshops are a series of morning events held in culturally and linguistically diverse communities across the Greater Sydney region. These workshops feature multiple educational presentations on rock fishing safety, essential gear, lifejackets, fishing skills, and understanding coastal conditions. Enjoy a free lunch and engaging educational sessions for kids—bring the whole family! Bookings are essential. Click the event list below to register your interest.
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Workshop Locations

Saturday 11th October 2025

Penrith

Saturday 8th November 2025

Burwood

In-Community Safety Workshop is supported by

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What is included in this program?

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Rock fishing safety workshops

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Expert rock fishing insights

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Lifejacket fitting and education

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Fun Activities for Kids

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Complimentary Lunch

Other Rock Fishing Safety Programs

Coastal Safety Workshop

Full-day event at NSW fishing spots with expert talks, safety demos, lifejacket fittings, and a free lunch

Practical In-Water Safety

Advanced hands-on training with lifeguards for those who completed previous workshops

TAFE / Adult Education Session

45-60 min interactive sessions at NSW TAFE campuses, ideal for new migrants

Timmy Gone Fishing

45-min fun, interactive water safety lessons for young children

Community Education Stalls

Pop-up stalls at events offering safety advice and take-home resources

Safety Resource Campaigns

Awareness drive through tackle shops, visitor centers, and community forums with safety materials.

Rock Fishing Safety Videos

These videos have been filmed with the help of our amazing Surf Life Saving Lifesavers and members. These videos focus on key rock fishing safety messaging and are subtitled in English.

Rock Fishing Safety Infographic

Crafted by SLSNSW this infographic provides a visually illustrative and simple way to promote key rock fishing safety messages and activities.

Rock Fishing Safety Fact Sheets

Our rock fishing safety fact sheets have been created for our diverse multilingual communities with the support of our Multicultural Advisory group and with the help of the communities they are created for.

Rock Fishing Safety

Rock fishing is a popular sport for many but it can be dangerous. Use this page to learn about how you can keep yourself, friends and family safe.

Rock Fishing Safety Tips

Knowing how to stay safe and what to look out for while rock fishing can help you to stay safe and ensure an enjoyable rock fishing experience with your friends and family.

Amr’s Story

Originally from Egypt, Amr is an avid rock fisher keen to share his experiences to help others stay safe on the coast.

Yoni’s Story

Yoni's story With a serious passion for rock fishing and as a highly trained Surf Lifesaver, Yoni has many stories to share.

Rock Fishing Safety Quizzes

These quizzes have been developed by SLSNSW to support the learning of our in language content. The quizzes are a fun and informative way to learn and consolidate knowledge and are available in multiple languages.