All of our beach and coastal themed resources are fun, educational, creative and are free to watch or download.

Learn visually

livestream

Your kids will meet our surf lifesavers as they go on a beach hazard tour and learn about what a surf lifesaver does. They'll also discover the marine life on the rock platform as they take a tour with Tim.

5 beach safety tips

Watch and learn with our nippers!

Beach Safety & 360° VR

you will join our UAV Pilots as they guide you from the sand into the air and along the shoreline. You will view a rip current from above, spot some marine creatures, watch some surfers catch a wave and go fishing on the headland.

Annie & the Waves

Learn about Annie's adventures or watch as Louise Lambeth, the book's author, reads the story about Annie to you.

Kangaroo Beach (ABC)

Kangaroo Beach includes important water safety messages in every episode. It helps kids and their parents learn about water safety. Surf Life Saving Australia has created a page with educational resources for kids to download

Be Creative and Explore Nature

Create bluebottles on the sand with Acacia

In this activity children can make their very own paper bluebottles and beach safety signs. They will learn about bluebottles and how to keep themselves safe.

Create a Jellyfish in a bottle with Noah

In this activity children can make their very own jellyfish in a bottle and see for themselves just how easy it is for plastic to look like a floating jellyfish... no wonder turtles think they are food!

Explore a rock pool!

Next time you're at the beach, head down to the rock pools and explore all the amazing aquatic and marine life.

Beach fun with the Minions!

Get the kids learning beach safety with the Minions!

LEARN & PLAY

Beach Safety Tips

Check out some helpful info and advice on beach & ocean safety to ensure your family enjoys your visit to the beach.

Sharks!

Although we fear sharks, they are an important part of the ecosystem and a reality of the ocean. Be Shark Smart & enjoy NSW beaches.

Is your child a surfer?

Check out the safe surfer series with the worlds best known surf writer Nick Carroll. Surf Safety Series with Nick Carroll.

How to stay safe at the beach

The beach is for everyone to enjoy. Knowing how to stay safe while at the beach will make sure that you and your family have the best day possible.

Learn about marine creatures

There are lots of amazing marine creatures that live in the ocean and on our beaches. What are the ones you should look out for when you visit the beach?

What is a surf lifesaver?

Each summer over 20,000 members of SLSNSW put on the iconic red and yellow uniforms at beaches across the state. So who exactly are these heroes in red and yellow? Let's find out!

What is a rip current?

Rip currents are one of the biggest dangers at the beach. Knowing what a rip is, how to spot one and how to avoid one is key to staying safe at the beach.

What is a wave?

Waves can be fun. You can dive under them, jump over them, watch them gently roll to shore or be awed by their power as they crash on the beach. So how are they formed?