Volunteers on Australian beaches have been keeping visitors and locals safe for more than 100 years.
“Aussies very much feel a value in giving back to the community,” Daw says. “It’s about the camaraderie, the friendships, the skills that you learn, the social network. … [All surf lifesavers] want to be there and make sure people enjoy our coast and are able to go home to their loved ones saying they had a great day at the beach.”
It “became part of the culture during the Depression years,” Daw says, when a longing for purpose and community propelled Australians into surf clubs. For decades, it was mostly men; women were denied full membership until 1980.These days, the clubs are great Australian community services, teaching anyone who wants to get involved first aid, water safety and emergency response.
“It’s a standard family, really,” says Farmer, 72. “You can go anywhere in Australia … drop in, and the arms are open.” Eric Middledorp, 72, has been involved with surf lifesaving for 70 years. The resident historian for the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club on Sydney’s northern beaches, Middledorp is passionate about spreading the joy of the surf. He’s also a champion of surf-lifesaving competitions, which are held on weekends in a carnival style.“[Australian beaches are] renowned throughout the world and for good reason.
If you are heading to Australia’s beaches this summer, here are tips from the lifesavers to keep you safe.The area of the surf between the red-and-yellow flags has been designated safe by the patrolling surf lifesavers. Always swim between the flags.
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