This International student targeted program will help your students develop the knowledge and awareness they need to safely enjoy our coastlines and take part in the Australian beach life!

What are these sessions about?

These 45-60 minute facilitated sessions, are based on discussion and scenario based learning on key beach and coastal themes relevant to international students. Students will learn about issues and themes most relevant to them and they will be asked to interact and engage with us to maximise their opportunity to learn and understand. These sessions will discuss drowning, risky behaviours and dangerous activities head on and we will give students the opportunity to share their own experiences and stories.

taking photos at the beach

What will students learn?

  • Beach and coastal safety statistics and data
  • Risk taking and risky behaviours at the beach
  • Dangers at the beach and how to avoid them
  • Rip currents and how to escape and survive
  • Danger signs and signage type overview
  • The risks of drug and alcohol usage at the beach
  • Knowing and understanding your limits and abilities
  • Dealing with emergency situations

What else would you like to explore?

Multilingual Beach 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.

Beach Safety Videos

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

Beach Safety Fact Sheets

Our beach 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 Infographic

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