Surf Life Saving Queensland, we strive to help our members become the best they can be, both on and off the beach. Our goal is to develop skills that support their personal growth and community involvement. To achieve this, we offer a wide range of programs tailored to all levels and backgrounds.
We continuously develop and monitor these programs to ensure they meet the needs of our amazing Members.
Below, you’ll find a list of our current programs designed to nurture and inspire everyone in our community.
Dates: 5 – 7 October 2024
Location: Moves to various Branches – 2024 program to be held Maranatha Boulder Creek, Sunshine Coast
Target Audience: 15–17 year olds
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Overview:
YEP provides an opportunity for youth Members to be exposed to the many different elements lifesaving offers. It is designed to provide youth with knowledge, and experience and allows 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 introduce the participants to the more formal and responsible roles of Surf Life Saving such as patrol captaincy, responsibilities of positions, and future pathways.
Dates: 5 – 8 December 2024
Location: University of Queensland, Saint Leo’s College, St Lucia
Target Audience: 18 years and above
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Overview:
LEP provides an opportunity for Members to gain the knowledge and skills to advance as a leader within Surf Life Saving. This program is a key part of SLSQ’s retention and succession strategy to ensure a strong and vibrant future for the organisation. Participants will network with fellow surf lifesavers and participate in fun activities, develop leadership qualities and learn transferable skills.
Dates: 7 – 13 April 2025 & 30 June – 6 July 2025
Location: Two program each year, SE Qld program rotates between Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast and norther program held on Magnetic Island. 2025 programs to be held at Apex Camps (Sunshine Coast & Magnetic Island)
Target Audience: 16 – 20 years old
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LDP is an education program that allows Members to gain a number of lifesaving Awards in a short space of time. A significant component of the training is delivered through scenarios providing a high impact on participant’s skill development and teamwork abilities. Program participants will gain a number of Awards including First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and IRB Crewperson OR Silver Medallion IRB Driver. Participants will also be exposed to additional skills and development opportunities including pathways, teamwork, leadership and lifesaving operations.
Dates: 2 – 5 May 2025 (TBC)
Location: TBC
Target Audience: 18 years and above
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ALDP is designed for more than just gaining an Award. With the goal of creating future leaders in the operations space, participants will learn incident management and be expected to act as incident controllers and Members within the response team. Participants will also be exposed to additional skills and development opportunities including pathways, teamwork, leadership, and lifesaving operations.
Dates: September to October annually
Location: Online
Target Audience: Club, Branch and State position holders especially those with less than two years’ experience in their role
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This 12-month program is aimed at Members who are in their first couple of years of a Club or Branch role - the program will link new position holders with experienced volunteers from across the state. A mentoring relationship can offer you fresh perspectives, actionable advice specific to your role, and constructive feedback that can accelerate your development making you feel more confident in your role. It’s also a chance to refine your skills, build confidence, and expand your network, which can open doors to new opportunities.
Dates: Coming Soon!
Location: Online
Target Audience: Current and emerging leaders at all levels
Overview:
This online learning program is designed for all Surf Life Saving leaders, no matter their experience or role. If you want to learn to inspire, retain and engage volunteers while honing your interpersonal skills, then this is the course for you! This training is the corner stone for all Club leaders including age managers, trainers, assessors, Patrol Captains and position holders. A simple online course that sets the foundation for leaders across the organisation.
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