Bringing lifesaving knowledge to regional Queensland
Beach 2 Bush brings beach and water safety education to regional and rural Queensland, helping students and communities build the knowledge and confidence to make safer decisions around all aquatic environments.
About The Program
Beach 2 Bush delivers engaging beach and water safety education to students in regional and rural Queensland. Supported by the Ash Barty Foundation and the Queensland Government, the program brings lifesaving knowledge directly to regional communities through an annual week-long tour.
Presentations help students understand the risks they may encounter at beaches, rivers, creeks, dams, lakes and other aquatic environments. Students learn to recognise hazards, make safer decisions around water and understand the important role surf lifesavers play in keeping people safe.
Beyond Beach 2 Bush, SLSQ also works with regional communities to provide other Community Awareness programs, including pool-based water safety programs and Beach and Water Safe Presentations. These opportunities help extend water safety education to more people and settings across Queensland.
Learning outcomes
Through the program, students may learn to:
- Recognise beach safety flags, signs and patrolled swimming areas.
- Understand rip currents, common beach hazards and appropriate responses.
- Identify potential risks associated with inland waterways and other aquatic environments.
- Make safer decisions when swimming, playing or spending time around water.
- Understand how to signal for help and the role of surf lifesavers and rescue equipment.
- Explore relevant sun safety and other aquatic safety topics covered in the approved session.
Learning outcomes and activities may vary depending on the session format, student age group and approved program content.
Regional community programs
SLSQ’s Community Awareness team also works with regional communities to explore opportunities for additional water safety education, which may include:
- Beach and Water Safe Presentations: Education sessions covering beach safety, inland waterways and safer behaviours around aquatic environments.
- Pool programs: Water safety education delivered in pool settings, subject to program availability and delivery requirements.
- Other Community Awareness initiatives: Opportunities considered in consultation with local schools, organisations and community partners.
Availability depends on regional planning, program suitability, staffing and resources.
Enquiries
For information about Beach 2 Bush or other regional Community Awareness programs, contact the SLSQ Community Awareness team.