The Centre of Excellence has since been established to draw on SLST’s expertise to educate and equip volunteers with the necessary skills to safely undertake flood and swift water rescues.

The term ‘swift water’ or ‘white water’ is used to describe the state of a river after heavy rains or a dam release. In Tasmania, this flood state does occur and a sudden deluge can often carry fallen trees and branches with it, causing dangerous obstacles to form.

Aug 19, 2023 · Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), together with Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST), has today announced plans for a National Centre of Excellence (COE) to enhance the Flood and Swift Water Rescue capabilities of surf lifesavers nationally.

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Aug 19, 2023 · In recognition of our local talent and experience, Surf Life Saving Australia has announced Tasmania will be the location of their National Centre of Excellence for Flood, Swift Water and Rescue, and for a masterclass program for Australia.

Collectively Surf Life Saving Tasmania and affiliated clubs, volunteer marine rescue units and flood and swift water teams provide inland, inshore and coastal search and rescue services around Tasmania.

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), has announced Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST) as a National Centre of Excellence (COE) to enhance the Flood and Swift Water Rescue (FSWR) capabilities of surf lifesavers nationally.

Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST) is boosting its flood and swift water rescue capabilities thanks to a generous $200,000 donation from the Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust. The grant will enable SLST to better support Tasmanian communities during emergency situations, particularly in the north-west and south-east of the state.