About the program

This program brings the beach and coastal safety education to your early learning centre. Young children are at a high risk of drowning, so it’s important to teach them water safety early. Through this program, children, teachers and parents gain valuable coastal safety knowledge from our surf lifesavers. Each child receives a certificate and a Beach Safety Checklist to take home, while centres receive activity sheets to enhance learning.
  • 45 minute sessions
  • Story book time
  • Sensory learning & play
  • Beach safety
  • Dress up time
  • Marine creatures
  • Singing & moving
  • Pretending & imagining
  • Activity sheets

Where is this program available?

We will present this program at your ECC if you are located in Greater Sydney, Wollongong or the Central Coast.

This program is fully funded with no costs to your centre.

Yes? We have multicultural presenters who can present to your children.

We provide each child who participates in the program a Beach Safety Super Star Certificate and a Beach Safety Super Star Checklist. These are take-home resources for the children to share with their parents. We also provide your center with activity sheets as part of the program.

What else would you like to explore?

Beach & Ocean Safety

Be prepared before you head to the beach and learn our useful tips to keep you, your family, your friends and your loved ones safe when you visit our beautiful coast!

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?

Explore a rock pool

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

Beach fun with the Minions!

Get the kids learning with the Minions! Free beach safety activity sheets and and posters for your kids. They will absolutely love them!

Annie & the Waves

Learn how to stay safe at the beach with our lifesavers Grace, Liam & Louise. They will take your children on a narrated journey with Annie as she goes on holiday to the beach.