SLSQ Point Danger Branch

08/06/2026

🩻 REMINDER: NEXT ART COURSES - 14 JUNE 2026 & 16 JUNE 2026 🩻

You must RSVP via SLS Hub > Applications > eLearning > Course List (uncheck “My Club Only”) > scroll to find “ART For Members Only_Branch” course from list > Enrol

Prerequisites:
Must be a registered financial member of a club for current season
Must be 15 years and over
Must have a Unique Student Identifier
Members over 18: Must have a current Blue Card, CYRMS & CSA
Members MUST hold First Aid (HLTAID011)

Any questions please email [email protected]

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Tugun Surf Life Saving Club’s Craig Williams on being awarded his OAM in the King’s Birthday Honours List 💚💛

Surf Life Saving Queensland congratulates the Queensland Surf Life Saving members recognised as recipients of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

Surf Life Saving Australia President, Peter Agnew AM ESM congratulated the current and former members recognised in today’s honours.

“On behalf of Surf Life Saving Australia, I warmly congratulate all those recognised today in the King’s Birthday Honours, and I extend my sincere congratulations to the current and former members of our movement whose outstanding contributions have been acknowledged.

“Our members are unwavering in their commitment to serving their communities, and I am incredibly proud to see their exceptional service formally recognised by the Governor General today.

“On behalf of Surf Life Saving Australia, we again extend our congratulations to every recipient honoured today. Their dedication and service strengthen not only our movement, but our communities and our country as a whole.”

🏅 Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) 🏅

Mr John Sydenham Custance, Kurrawa SLSC
Mr Craig Robert Holden, Elliott Heads SLSC
Mr Colin James Schulz, Kurrawa SLSC
Mr David John Shields, Northcliffe SLSC
Mr Clinton John Stanley, Sunshine Beach SLSC
Mr Craig Williams, Tugun SLSC

07/06/2026

✨ Youth of the Month Nominee Spotlight: Elise Matusch [TH&C SLSC] & Gabe Stride [North Kirra SLSC] ✨

• Elise was nominated for her efforts with patrols serving as a patrol Vice Captain. This sees her leading with confidence. She plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly, delivering briefings with clarity, maintaining first aid equipment and ensuring the team is always prepared.

• Gabe was also nominated for his contribution to patrols. Having completed over 120 hours including over 60 volunteer hours. He also added to his awards by gaining his Silver Medallion Patrol Captain award. Gabe regularly attends youth activities while also competing in IRB racing with Coolangatta SLSC.

A huge shoutout to Elise & Gabe for their contribution to their clubs and community — your efforts don’t go unnoticed 👏

06/06/2026

Sun on your back, sand between your toes, zinc on your nose… ☀️🏖️
That’s Queensland.

Doing it best? That’s SLSQ Point Danger Branch 😉

Oldest in the state, 11 clubs strong, and still setting the pace.

While we’re enjoying the lifestyle, we’re also making sure our beaches — and our community — stay safe. Just part of being #1 ❤️💛

What could be more Queensland than that?

05/06/2026

APPLICATIONS FOR THE SLSA WOMEN'S MENTORING PROGRAM - COHORT 8 ARE OPEN NOW

The SLSA Women’s Mentoring Program (the Program) empowers women across Surf Life Saving (SLS) to grow in confidence, strengthen leadership capability, expand networks, and support one another to thrive within the movement.
Whether participants are stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to further develop their influence and impact, the Program provides a supportive environment to learn, connect, and grow alongside like-minded women from across Australia.

The Program supports women in both their volunteer and professional roles, while contributing to SLSA’s 2030 Strategic Priorities by building a stronger and more gender diverse leadership pipeline that better reflects both our nation (51% women) and our movement (45% women).

Launched on 1 July 2020 as part of the 40‑year celebration of women in SLS, the Program has now supported more than 250 mentors and mentees from across Australia - and PDB are proud to have had great representation in each cohort.

Check out the Circular for more information!

03/06/2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN – 2026 Youth Excellence Program – Call for Participants, Leaders & Mentors

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2026 @ MIDNIGHT

What is the Youth Excellence Program (YEP) all about?
The Youth Excellence Program is designed for members aged 15 – 17 years and plays an important role within Surf Life Saving Queensland’s development charter.

The Youth Excellence Program provides an opportunity for youth members to be exposed to the many different elements of Surf Life Saving. Youth Development is about providing our young people with positive experiences and opportunities which enhance their strengths and capacity as well as affirming them as contributors to our community and shapers of their own future.

It is designed to provide youth with knowledge, experience and allow them to develop skills in a wide range of activities in an enjoyable and stimulating environment. The program is structured to develop maximum participation, confidence and leadership in all participants. It also aims to familiarize participants with more formal roles within Surf Life Saving and highlight potential future pathways.

Who Can Apply?
Participants are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
• Be minimum of 15 years of age and a maximum of 17 years of age at the time of the program;
• Be a financial member of an SLSQ affiliated Surf Life Saving Club;
• Have demonstrated an eagerness to develop a wide range of skills in Surf Life Saving;
• Must be able to attend the full program (2.5 days from 19th to 21st September 2026)

Check out the Circulars for more information!

02/06/2026

The PDB Office is closed for today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). We are out of the office with our Club Admins at an End of Season Workshop. Please email [email protected] for assistance.

01/06/2026

🎉 Thank You for Your Support! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who dropped a token into our jar during Grill'd Local Matters at Grill'd Coolangatta throughout May.

Thanks to your support, we are thrilled to have been selected as the May Local Matters Winner! 🏆

The funds received will help us continue supporting our clubs, members and programs across the region, ensuring we can keep making a positive impact in our community.

We would also like to thank the team at for providing local community groups with opportunities like this and for their ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots organisations.

To everyone who voted for us, shared our posts, encouraged friends and family to participate, or simply stopped by for a burger and a token – thank you. Your support means a great deal to us. ❤️💛

31/05/2026

✨ Youth of the Month Nominee Spotlight: Jasmine Dorries [Tallebudgera SLSC] & Rhys Hampshire [Rainbow Bay SLSC] ✨

• Jasmine was nominated for her efforts with patrols serving as the Vice Club Captain. This sees her assisting the Club Captain in supporting patrol operations and having patrolled every season since 2015. She is also an active member of the club's IRB racing team.

• Rhys was nominated for his ongoing contribution to the club. Having progressed through the full Nipper program and now serving as the Junior Club Captain, he claimed the gold in the U15 Sprints at the PDB Youth Champs and was the club's sole competitor at State.

A huge shoutout to Jasmine & Rhys for their contribution to their clubs and community — your efforts don’t go unnoticed 👏

29/05/2026

Support Surf Lifesaving This Tax Time 🌊❤️

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this EOFY?

Your donation can help support the lifesavers, youth programs and community initiatives that keep our beaches safer all year round.

Every contribution — big or small — helps us continue to:
🏖️ Train and develop volunteer lifesavers
🚑 Provide lifesaving equipment and education
👦 Support youth and nipper development programs
🌊 Keep our beaches safe for everyone

If you or your business are considering a charitable donation this tax time, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Together, we can continue making a difference in our community.

📩 To discuss donation opportunities or request an invoice/receipt, please contact us directly.