ALS Supervisors run lifeguard training courses across NSW throughout the year, in order to train and test current and potential lifeguards. If you wish to take part in future courses, please contact the relevant ALS Supervisor/s (details listed below). NB: All lifeguards must complete the online modules prior to attending courses. If you require: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid or HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Contact: ALA Courses in your region https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/first-aid-courses/

2025-26 ALS Course Calendar

Bronze Medallion 

Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th July

First Aid (HLTAID011)

Wednesday 16th July (9am-4pm)

ART (HLTAID015)

Thursday 17th July (9am-2pm)

Beach Operations Management (2 days) 

Saturday 5th July (9am-5pm)/Sunday 6th July (9am-1pm)

 

Bronze Medallion 

Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th July

First Aid (HLTAID011)

Wednesday 16th July (9am-4pm)

ART (HLTAID015)

Thursday 17th July (9am-2pm)

Bronze Medallion Assessment Day

Monday 12th May (9am-1pm)

ART (HLTAID015)

Friday 16th May (3pm-7pm)

Beach Operations Management (2 days)

Thursday 10th July (9am-5pm)/Friday 11th July (9am-1pm)

Lifeguard Proficiency Testing – Port Macquarie Olympic Pool

Saturday 20th September (8:00am Start)

Beach Operations Management (2 days) – Scott’s Head

Thursday 1st May (9am-5pm)/Friday 2nd May (9am-1pm)

Lifeguard Proficiency Testing – Coffs Harbour

Sunday 14th September  – Coffs Harbour Aquatic Centre (8:30am start)

Bronze Medallion Assessment Day

Monday 7th July (1pm-5pm)

First Aid (HLTAID011)

Tuesday 8th July (9am-4pm)

ART (HLTAID015)

Wednesday 9th July (9am-2pm)

Beach Operations Management (2 days) – Cape Hawke

Thursday 22nd May (9am-5pm)/Friday 23rd May (9am-1pm)

Lifeguard Proficiency Testing

Saturday 13th September – Forster (9:00am – 1:00pm)

 

ALS Course Contacts

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Tweed LGAScott McCartney

[email protected]0405 579 342
Lachlan Field[email protected]0484 344 486
Location: Cudgen Headland SLSC 61 Marine Parade Kingscliff NSW 2487
Ballina LGAScott McCartney
[email protected]0405 579 342
Lachlan Field[email protected]0484 344 486
Location: SLS FNC Branch 11 Shelly Beach Rd East Ballina NSW 2478
Byron LGATy McCartney[email protected] 0433 770 459
Location: Byron Bay SLSC Bay St Byron Bay NSW 2481
Clarence LGAScott McCartney
[email protected]0405 579 342
Location: Yamba SLSC 1 Marine Parade Yamba NSW 2464
Port Macquarie
Mid Coast
Kempsey
Bellingen
Nambucca
LGA		James Turnham[email protected]0422 312 940
Port Macquarie LGALocation: SLS Port Macquarie Head Office 13 Central Road Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Kempsey LGALocation: Scott's Head SLSC 1 Short Street Scotts Head NSW 2447 & South West Rocks SLSC 1 Livingstone Street South West Rocks NSW 2431
Mid North Coast LGALocation: Cape Hawke SLSC 8 Palmgrove Pl Forster NSW 2428
Port Stephens LGAPhil Rock[email protected] 0418 498 581
Location: One Mile SLSC 2 Hannah Parade One Mile NSW 2316
Frazer LGAPhil Rock[email protected]0418 498 581
Location: Terrigal SLSC The Esplanade Terrigal NSW 2260
Royal National Park LGAChris Salisbury[email protected]0410 116 295
Location: TBA
Northern Beaches LGAChris Salisbury[email protected]0410 116 295
Andrew Lindop[email protected]0420 571 754
Location: Bilgola SLSC The Serpentine Bilgola Beach NSW 2107
Shoalhaven LGALocation: Shoalhaven Heads SLSC McIntosh St Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535[email protected]0410 116 295
EurobodallaLocation: Broulee SLSC Heath St Broulee NSW 2537[email protected]0410 116 295
Bega LGALocation: Bermagui SLSC LOT 7034 Lamont St Bermagui NSW 2546[email protected]0410 116 295
Location: Pambula SLSC Pambula Beach Road Pambula Beach NSW 2549