Dee Why SLSC, The Strand, Dee Why (2026)

26/02/2026

First Aid Fridays - treatment for Jumble Jelly fish (CARYBDEA RASTONI) sting
The ‘Jumble jelly’ seem not to have appeared yet at Dee Why beach this season. However given the trouble they caused two seasons ago I thought a reminder might be helpful. There’s still some controversy / confusion about recognising the sting and treatment. This is what is known and some guidance about the best treatment. Attached is a summary – spoiler alert – shower in hot water as hot as the person can bare i.e., >45C for at least 20 minutes after dousing with vinegar to deactivate the stinging cells. N.B. There are two bottles of vinegar in the first aid room bedside the shower for this (Thanks for NOT using this for blue bottle stings – it is a waste as it does work).

19/02/2026

First Aid Friday – head injury
Management of head (brain) injury includes assessing and managing the airway and breathing, while ensuring the neck is kept stable (high spinal injuries often occur with traumatic head injury). Anyone who suffers a head injury must be assessed by a health care professional.

13/02/2026

Dee Why SLSC is celebrating Rainbow Beaches! 🌈

This weekend our Sunday afternoon Patrol, along with 130+ other Surf Life Saving Australia Clubs all across Australia, will participate in the annual Lifesavers with Pride Rainbow Beaches event 🌞

Rainbow Beaches is a fun event that allows surf life saving clubs engage and showcase the diversity of the community that they represent.

All members are welcome to come and join the Patrol, either as a patrolling member or just to help us enjoy the afternoon. Members of the public are most welcome to come along and say hello, show support, and maybe even pick up some tips on beach safety⛱️

For any keen bakers in the Club - cup-cakes, cakes and any other tasty goods are welcome, we'll have a special table set up for treats, and SLSA has provided the Club with a range of progress flag flags, banners, face paint, sweatbands, bunting, lanyards, and whistles.

A big thanks to Peninsula Living Magazine for their showcase article on the event (February Edition)!

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW

12/02/2026

First Aid Friday - Blue Ring Octopus bite
Blue Ringed Octopus are often found in rock pools (such as those at the south end of Dee Why Beach!), and if disturbed may inflict a potentially fatal bite. The bite is not always painful, as venom may not be injected (envenomation) however even in the absence of pain and a bite mark TREAT as a medical emergency as the venom causes paralysis (including breathing muscles) and death within 30 minutes. Apply the Pressure Immobilisation Technique – compression bandages are available in the first aid room (see: “Snake Bite Bandage”).

12/02/2026

Thanks to ABE'S BAGELS for our 2nd free delivery of Bagels this season 🥯

Extensive research into best bagel toppings has begun again. The first 2 out of the toaster went well with butter & honey from our friends at IGA Local Grocer Dee Why Beach 🐝

Dee Why SLSC members please come collect at your leisure over the next few days, every fridge & freezer in the Club has bagels in it 😋

Surf Life Saving NSW

05/02/2026

First Aid Friday – Treatment for seizure (Epilepsy)
The First Aid Friday this week focuses on management of seizures. The Epilepsy Foundation (Australia) estimates that 1% of the population lives with epilepsy. Approximately 1 in 25 of us will be diagnosed with epilepsy during our lifetime. It’s a relatively rare condition so only a few of us will know someone with the condition. Thus this refresher is probably one of the more important “First Aid Fridays”. Check out the Epilepsy Australia website for more details: https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/understanding-epilepsy/seizure-first-aid/

01/02/2026

Congratulations to Nixon West who was selected as the male Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY) at the Branch Awards on Friday night!👑🥳

Nixon will now go on to represent the entire Sydney Northern Beaches Branch at the Surf Life Saving NSW JLOTY program in April ⛱️⛑️

Good luck Nixon. You're an awesome young Surf Life Saver and you have already made all of us at Dee Why SLSC very proud. True to his character, just a few days before the award Nixon volunteered the last weekdays of his school holidays to act as Water Safety at a program offering rural kids their first visit to the ocean 👏👏

Our excellent Mia Ryko also represented Dee Why SLSC at the Branch awards as our female Nominee. Mia is another fabulous young Surf Life Saver, and has made a huge contribution to our Patrolling strengths already in just her first season. 🥳🏆

A big congratulations also to our u14's Age Managers Sanja and Chris, who have produced an outstanding group of Surf Rescue Certificate holders this season 🙏✅🥇

31/01/2026

Sun Run 2026 @ Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club ! ☀️🏃‍➡️

What a great morning - congratulations to the record 10,000 runners who ran from Dee Why to Manly!⚡🙏

A huge thank you to the 70 volunteers from Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club who arrived between 4am and 5am to help make the day possible. Our friends at North Steyne S.L.S.C also provided volunteers at the end of the Sun Run

Thanks to Northern Beaches Council for organising the event, and thanks also for a donation for providing volunteers.

Dee Why SLSC will use the funds in our Lifesaving, Education and Nippers programs for the benefit of the community. It's the ultimate Win-Win-Win 🥳🙌🎂

See you all next year!!!

Runners - if you enjoyed your time in Dee Why, take a look at our Bronze Medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate and Nippers programs at dyslsc.org.au . We'd love to have you on our team. 🛟⛑️

Our next Bronze Medallion course starts in early-February - email Training@dyslsc.org.au

29/01/2026

First Aid Fridays – Heat Induced Illness (hyperthermia or “Heat stroke”)
We have had some real scorchers this summer already and there are plenty of days left for more very hot days so this reminder is designed to help you identify and treat hyperthermia (“heat stroke”) in the event someone needs help. Heat stroke is potentially fatal especially for the very young and old so identifying it and acting quickly is vital. A thermometer is available in the first aid room on the bench. See summary attached.

29/01/2026

Congratulations to Mia and Nixon on being Dee Why SLSC's Junior Life Saver of the Year (JLOTY) Nominations for Season '25/'26⛑️🛟

The Surf Life Saving NSW JLOTY program focuses on self-leadership, socialisation, teamwork, surf lifesaving and self-awareness. It's been our honour to be able to participate again this year with such fine candidates!

Mia and Nixon both progressed through our Nippers Age programs from u6s/u7s. They both received their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) at our October Long Weekend intensive training course in October '25 and joined our Surf Life Saving patrols shortly after 🍎☀️🍎☀️

They have both already patrolled over 60 hours as Surf Life Savers this season, along with undertaking additional SLS training and courses. They are both tremendous young lifesavers, participating in a range of rescues and preventive actions for the benefit of all beachgoers 😎⛱️

We've had the privilege this year of having a excellent crew of Dee Why SRC members coming through the ranks, and it's great to see the infectious energy our young Life Savers bring to our Patrols💡⚡

We are extremely proud and grateful of ALL of our SRC members, and we wish them all the best through their Surf Life Saving journey 😁

Pictured - Mia and Nixon at the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches JLOTY Program Development Day @ Warriewood SLSC

28/01/2026

Looking at our friends Northern Beaches Council post about the Sun Run we couldn't help but notice an impressive aerial photo of a Rip Current! 🌊

If you're coming back to Dee Why to collect a car on Saturday after the run, it's a fact that the best way to recover from the Sun Run is with a swim at Dee Why ⛱️

Here's some tips to spot a Rip Current:
- Deeper and/or darker water 🕶️
- Fewer breaking waves 🌊
- Sandy coloured water extending beyond the surf zone ⏳
- Significant water movement 💦

Look out for the 65+ Dee Why SLSC volunteers helping run the Start Zone of the Sun Run and all the way to the Curl Curl lagoon - please say hi as you're running past 👋🏃🏃‍♀️

We'll have our Surf Life Saving Patrol on the beach on Saturday from 9am-6pm, please feel free stop by to say hello and ask any advice on beach safety 🛟⛑️

If you'd like to become a Surf Life Saver, our next Bronze Medallion Course begins on 7th February. We'd love to have you as part of our team 😁. Details are at dyslsc.org.au

Have a great run everyone, and we'll see you at the Start Line

Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Australia

23/01/2026

A massive congratulations to our two Dee Why SLSC members who were recipients of the Northern Beaches Council - 2026 Australia Day Awards 🤩

🎉Congratulations to:
--> Cameron Read - 2026 Citizen of the Year ⛑️
--> Herve Vichemont - 2026 Outstanding Community Service 🛟

Both members continuously and meticulously volunteer their time, skills and passion to Surf Life Saving, helping greatly to improve beach safety and emergency response. We are greatly honoured to have such remarkable individuals as members of our Club 🏖️

We pass on our deep congratulations and admiration to all the other fine individuals and community groups who similarly were honoured with Australia Day Awards last evening👏

Please read all about Cameron and Herve's amazing achievements here:
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/community/awards/australia-day-awards/honour-roll-2026

Thank you to Northern Beaches Council for running these Awards. We are greatly appreciative of such opportunities to showpiece and acknowledge the many fine volunteers in our community.

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving Australia

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