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Beaches No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without a visit to the region’s beautiful beaches. Extra services such as the Sunshine Coast’s professional lifeguards and convenient beachside facilities help create the perfect day out. With an expansive coastline stretching from Caloundra to an hour’s drive north to Noosa, there are dozens of beaches to explore. Find a beach Use the Outdoor Recreation Kiosk to find one of the many perfect Sunshine Coast beaches, many of which are equipped with webcams. Or view a map [JPG 512KB] of the region's patrolled beaches. Many of the Coast's beaches are equipped with webcams. Beach safety The Sunshine Coast’s beaches are beautiful, but just like Mother Nature, they can be unpredictable. Before swimming in the ocean, take the time to learn the simple rules of beach safety [PDF 269KB]. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of residents and visitors, lifeguards regularly patrol popular Sunshine Coast beaches. If you’re unsure if beach conditions are suitable for swimming, ask one of the friendly lifeguards or check the signs at the beach entrance. Sunshine Coast Council is one of the few councils in the world that provides a year-round lifeguard service on its beaches. Two types of lifeguards patrol Sunshine Coast beaches, overseeing the safety of the thousands of residents and tourists that visit the region's beaches each year. Sunshine Coast Council Professional Lifeguard Service staff are employees of council, and are distinguished by their blue and white lifeguard uniforms. Volunteer lifesavers also regularly patrol Sunshine Coast beaches, and are identified by their red and yellow lifesaver uniforms. Council’s professional lifeguard service provides four main services to the community – beach and water safety, beach education, local law enforcement and tourism support. All lifeguards have extensive training in rescue techniques, resuscitation and lifesaving procedures while using the most up-to-date lifesaving equipment including defibrillators and jet skis. Most lifeguards are involved with volunteer surf life saving clubs, helicopter rescue services or other emergency services agencies. Many of council’s professional lifeguards also compete successfully in surf competitions with state, national and world champions within our ranks. Become a lifeguard Council lifeguards patrol local beaches every day of the year and work closely with volunteer lifesavers and emergency services to keep our beaches safe. If you would like to apply to become a casual lifeguard, you can sublmit your application via the online form or complete an Expression of Interest Form [PDF 312KB] and mail it to:
For information on becoming a lifesaver volunteer, contact Surf Life Saving Queensland. Be sun wise Suncorp has partnered with Sunshine Coasts Council Lifeguard Service to promote the importance of sun safety on our beaches. Shade tents on Sunshine Coast's beaches, UV warning signs and free sunscreen applications are just part of Suncorp's Sunwise Initiative. |
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