First Nations Lifeguards offer a range of culturally tailored water safety, ocean skills, and community engagement program and pathways, including:
The 'Eyes for Lives' program - teaching basic surf safety, swimming, and ocean awareness for young Indigenous people.
Training and certifications on our listed subjects:
CPR & Advanced resuscitation
First Aid
Shark Bite Trauma & Kits
APOLA courses
Para Surf Coaching Course
Co-ordinating volunteers and overseeing risk management plans for event water safety requirements
Qualified APOLA lifeguards, available for event water safety, including shark mitigation, with drones, two-way redios, jet-skis, marquees, rescue boards
Jetski water tours with cultural guiding in development for launch 2026, watch this space
First Nations Lifeguards offer water safety, including on-location watersport and event water assistance.
Able to assist whenever water activities take place, our fully-equipped team have the latest equipment and training qualifications.
First Nations Lifeguards represents more than just water safety; it is a movement dedicated to reconnecting our communities with the ocean, empowering the next generation, and ensuring that Indigenous voices take the lead in Australia’s surf culture and coastal protection.
For program inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact us.
