Unpatrolled beaches represent a key area of concern for Surf Life Saving
Australia. During the peak swimming season (summer months Dec-Feb) lifesaving
services in Australia are provided at six percent of the country’s beaches, with
one percent of beaches patrolled year-round. During the 2023/24 financial year, a total of 618,285 operational service hours were provided by lifesaving personnel nationally, of which a notable proportion is provided by volunteer surf lifesavers.
