March 2017 Recipients
Surf Life Saving Northern Region received $523.25 to replace four safety helmets for its lifeguards, who often operate in extreme conditions around hazardous coastal areas.
To date lifeguards in the Northern region have carried out 239 rescues, 104 searches, 738 first aid treatments, and 28,653 preventative actions involving 92,396 members of the public.
The helmets are an essential piece of safety equipment that will help make sure the lifeguards can carry out their duties without fear of injury.
