Beach to Bush
Beach to Bush since 1994
The Beach to Bush Program was launched in 1994 and is one of Surf Lifesaving NSW’s most popular initiatives, bringing beach safety to primary school students in regional NSW. Over the past 30 years, it has reached nearly 270,000 students, teaching safety tips to those who may not often visit the coast. In 45 minutes, students engage in fun, interactive sessions covering everything from beach and inland water safety to sun safety, rips and waves, sea creatures, rescues, and how to get help from a lifesaver.

This program is supported by
What do students learn?
- Beach and inland water safety
- Sun safety strategies
- Identifying rips
- Safe swimming locations
- Actions to take if in trouble
- Common coastal and inland marine life
- Importance of reading and following beach signs
- Lifesavers’ and lifeguards’ roles and how to seek their help
This year, over 11,300 students will attend an Ingenia Holiday Parks Beach to Bush session, with over 100 schools slated to participate in the program’s 31st year.
