CLUB HISTORY

The City of Bunbury Surf Live Saving Club was founded in 1915 and was the second club founded in Western Australia (Cottesloe SLSC was first in 1909). Since those early days members have volunteered countless hours of Surf Patrol duty to keep Bunbury’s beaches safe for swimmers and surfers. Members have performed numerous rescues and attended to thousands of major and minor first aid incidents. The City of Bunbury SLSC is one of 315 Surf Life Saving Clubs in Australia with a total membership of over 181,603 members. We are affiliated with Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA).

Core objectives to achieve this:

  • To study and practice the methods of surf life saving as specified by Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd. (SLSA)

  • To minimise injury and the loss of life from drowning and render all possible aid to those in distress by providing lifesaving services in accordance with surf life saving rules, policies and procedures.

  • To promote and conduct member and public education in water safety, lifesaving, first aid and resuscitation.

  • To organise and conduct competition to improve the efficiency and lifesaving skills of members.

  • To co-operate with the local government authority, and relevant state and federal authorities, in taking such measures as are considered necessary by the club to ensure the safety of users on the beach.

Vision

The City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club will be a progressive family club with strong links to the community.

Mission

The City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club is dedicated to providing best practice in Surf Life Saving services in a positive family oriented and safe environment for our members and the community.

Purpose

To consistently align ourselves with our vision and mission, develop and implement operational best practice in order to grow our club into the community and the community into our club.

Meet the Directors for the 2024/25 season

  • Denise Duncan

    PRESIDENT

    president@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Neil Robertson

    DIRECTOF OF YOUTH

    doy@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Mark Woodland

    DIRECTOR OF LIFESAVING

    dols@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Jim Smith

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

    doed@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Joseph Viola

    DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

    dosa@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Kristian Collins

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    dof@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Geoff Neaves

    DIRECTOR OF HOUSE

    doh@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Jill Thompson

    DIRECTOR MARTEKING & SPONSORSHIP

    doms@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Keith Kavanagh

    DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

    doa@bunburyslsc.com.au

  • Virginia Scattini

    DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS

    doss@bunburyslsc.com.au

Patrons and Honorary Officers 2024-2025

  • Patron, Mayor Jaysen de san Miguel

  • Vice Patron, Hon. Nola Marino MP, Steve Thomas & Geoff Stewart

  • Honorary Medical Officer, Dr Gemma Byrne & Dr Dee Collins

  • Honorary Solicitor, Mr Paul Lander

  • Honorary Accountant, Mr Jaysen de san Miguel