UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL. SHAPE THE FUTURE
Kickstart your growth with member development programs like Youth Excellence, Lifesaving Development Camps, and leadership initiatives—designed to build confidence, capability, and connection beyond the beach.
YOUTH EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (YEP)
Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation of Surf Lifesavers
The Youth Excellence Program (YEP) is designed for 15–17-year-old members looking to expand their lifesaving skills, leadership abilities, and community impact. This program brings together like-minded young lifesavers from across Queensland to develop teamwork, communication, and confidence while having fun and creating lifelong connections.
LEADER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (LEP)
The Leadership Excellence Program (LEP) is designed to develop, inspire, and equip emerging leaders within Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ). This program is a vital part of SLSQ’s retention and succession strategy, ensuring a strong and vibrant future for the organisation by nurturing confident and capable leaders.
LIFESAVING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP)
The Lifesaving Development Program (LDP) is a hands-on education and training program designed for young lifesavers aged 16–20. This program provides a fast-tracked pathway for participants to gain multiple lifesaving qualifications, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and prepare for lifesaving operations and future leadership roles.
ADVANCED LIFESAVING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ALDP)
The Advanced Lifesaving Development Program (ALDP) is an intensive program designed to equip SLSQ members aged 18 and over with the skills, leadership, and operational knowledge needed to respond effectively to critical incidents, search and rescue (SAR) operations, and emergency situations.
This program is not just about gaining an award—it’s about building tactical leaders who can take charge in lifesaving operations, manage incidents, and support frontline services with confidence and expertise.