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On Patrol with Community Education

Our newsletter, "On Patrol with Community Education," is released quarterly for schools and teachers in NSW. It includes information about beach safety events, tips, learning resources, and special programs. Follow our newsletter to receive valuable information that you can share with your students to help keep them safe at the beach!

Our latest Newsletter

On-Patrol-Newsletter-Feb-2025
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Previous Newsletters

On-Patrol-Newsletter-Oct-2024
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On Patrol Newsletter July 2024
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On Patrol Newletter April 2024
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On Patrol Newsletter January 2024
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On Patrol Newsletter October 2023
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On Patrol Newsletter July 2023
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On Patrol Newsletter April 2023
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On Patrol Newsletter January 2023
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On Patrol Newsletter December 2022
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On Patrol Newsletter October 2022
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On Patrol Newsletter July 2022
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On Patrol Newsletter April 2022
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On Patrol Newsletter February 2022
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On Patrol Newsletter December 2021
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On Patrol Newsletter October 2021
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On Patrol Newsletter July 2021
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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.

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 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 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?