St Kilda Life Saving Club
Lifesaving Services
Ensuring Safety in St Kilda Waters!
At St Kilda Life Saving Club, the safety of our community is our top priority. We are proud to announce that our qualified Surf Lifesaving Volunteers conduct patrols between Brooke’s Jetty and the St Kilda Pier / Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
When:
Patrols are in action on weekends and public holidays.
Patrol Season:
Our dedicated patrols run between November and April each year.
Why Patrols?
- Ensure the safety of beachgoers and water enthusiasts.
- Provide assistance and first aid when needed.
Feel secure and enjoy the waters of St Kilda with the watchful eyes of our trained volunteers.
For any inquiries or to learn more about our safety initiatives, contact us at by emailing lifesaving@stklsc.com.au.
Stay safe and have a great time at St Kilda Life Saving Club!
Statistics
Below are the statistics from our volunteers for the 2018/2019 life saving season.
Typical Patrol at St Kilda Life Saving Club
Patrols typically commence at 12 pm on weekends and public holidays between November and April each year. However, please note, St Kilda Life Saving Club does not patrol on Christmas day.
As life savers, we monitor and respond to issues and incidents in the water, especially between the Red & Yellow Flags. Life savers put up the Red & Yellow Flags to indicate it is the safest spot to swim in throughout the beach.
St Kilda is known to attract many tourists and locals to flock the beach every year. As one of metropolitan Melbourne’s busiest beach throughout summer, the need for lifesavers and supervision is high.
Life savers on the beach are qualified respond to many situations that may face them. Whether this may be a first aid incident, rescue, lost child or nearby aquatic emergency, our life savers understand the importance of safety for the community and beach goers.
Some lifesavers at St Kilda are qualified for specific situations such as:
‣ Advanced Resuscitation
‣ Spinal Management
‣ Silver Medallion — Beach Management
‣ Silver Medallion — Aquatic Rescue
‣ Radio Communications & Operator
Want to become a lifesaver or contribute to how we provide safety to our beach?
Visit the ‘Become A Lifesaver’ or contact the Director of Lifesaving