2027 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of over 550 beach and ocean events at the largest surf lifesaving championship in Australia.
- Join surf club members from across the nation at the stunning Sunshine Coast, showcasing skills that save lives.
- Savour family-friendly facilities like cafes and kiosks while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the competition.
- Witness the spirit of camaraderie and competition as teams demonstrate their water and beach skills at iconic locations.
The 2027 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be held on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland at Alexandra Headland SLSC, Maroochydore SLSC and Mooloolaba SLSC.
The Aussies is an annual event where members from Australia’s 316 Surf Clubs come together to compete in more than 550 beach and ocean events. It is the largest event of its kind, only comparing the likes of the Commonwealth Games.
The events cover all the skills required to save a life, from water skills to beach skills to first aid and team events.
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- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Beach matting and beach wheelchairs for people to access the water is available.
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Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
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- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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