Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club

13/08/2025

We are up in the lights for this weekend's AoE,
Champion Lifesaver event as Innovation of the Year.
Services Team of the Year, Community AED program.

08/08/2025

Condolences to John Baker and his family, his leadership and drive of SLS was inspiring.

Vale John Baker AM ESM

The Surf Life Saving community is today mourning the sudden passing of Surf Life Saving Australia President John Baker AM ESM.

John, ‘JB’ was the seventh President since SLSA was established in 1907, serving in the role since 2021 after spending 14 years on the national board.

Surf Life Saving Australia CEO, Adam Weir, said John’s passion for Surf Life Saving was felt at all levels of the organisation and his loss will be felt by many.

“Today is terrible for our Surf Life Saving community, losing one of our most dedicated volunteers and leaders.

Beyond the accolades and awards, John was a beloved member of our Surf Life Saving community and will be missed. Our thoughts are with his wife Jo and his family and friends at this time,” he said.

Surf Life Saving SA President and National Director, Sarah Cutbush, said that the South Australian Surf Life Saving community had been devastated by the news.

“This is such a loss for our movement - of a leader, and of a friend.

“Our condolences go out to Jo and his family and friends, as well as Brighton SLSC - we will join you in keeping JB’s memory and legacy alive.”

For more about his life and contribution to Surf Life Saving: sls.com.au/vale-john-baker-am-esm/

Vale John Baker AM ESM

01/08/2025

Please check your outside belongings,
Protected areas and watch for rogue waves when fishing.
Stay to your abilities if going near or in the water.
Remember you put not only your life you also the lives who come to rescue you.

UPDATE: This warning has since been updated. For the latest information, visit www.bom.gov.au

⚠️💨🌧️ DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL
- PARTS OF EASTERN

- 11:16AM, Friday 1st August

A low pressure system and coastal trough is forecast to develop off the northeast coast during Saturday before tracking west over land during the late afternoon. This system is bringing a strong east to southeasterly flow on its southern and southwestern flanks. A second low pressure system will develop offshore of the NSW and Queensland border on Sunday.

💨 For COASTAL AREAS: Strong easterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely to develop about the coastal fringe from early Saturday afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds late Saturday night.

💨🌧️ For INLAND AREAS: Southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated areas from late Saturday afternoon, easing overnight. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also forecast about inland parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands from Saturday afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 100 mm possible about elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible about elevated areas. Rainfall is likely to ease below warning thresholds early Sunday morning.

💨 On Sunday, DAMAGING WINDS may also develop over the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast as the second low pressure system moves closer to the northern NSW coastline.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for eastern catchments. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include , , , , , , , and .

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28/07/2025

Support Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club and go into the lottery to win hinterland home in Queensland worth over $2.3 million! 🍃 This incredible prize is a true lifestyle change or holiday getaway - a semi-hinterland retreat set on just over half an acre (2,013 m²) with breathtaking valley views stretching up to Tamborine Mountain. The home spans 359 m² and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a study, home cinema, and a massive master suite.
Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, it also includes:
* A butler’s pantry (with dishwashers in both the kitchen and the pantry)
* A 3-car garage
* An expansive 95+ m² deck and porch overlooking the valley and mountains
But that’s just the beginning...
The total first prize package is valued at $2,321,563 and includes:�✨ A professionally styled interiors and electrical package by Bungalow Home (valued at $259,573)�🚙 An Isuzu D-MAX BLADE in Mica Black (valued at $76,990)�🪙 Plus $10,000 in gold bullion to spend, save or invest as you please
📍 The home is now open to the public at 28 Springview Crescent, Maudsland QLD. We’ve already had amazing feedback — check out the video and virtual tour (link in toolkit) and see it for yourself.
Every ticket helps support our surf lifesaving volunteers with 50% of every ticket purchased going directly to Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club. Scan the QR code in our post or click here 👉 https://surflottery.com.au/club/pacificpalmsslsc

16/07/2025

Why not, all can put in nominations for Pacific Palms SLSC,
The area in which your club looks after from 7mile to Seal Rocks plus 3 lakes systems, there are plenty of reasons we should win a boat.

14/07/2025

💙💛💙 Congratulations to our Pac Palms SLSC award nominations at the 2025 Lower North Coast Branch Awards of Excellence! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud of our amazing members who were recognised for their outstanding contributions:

Administrator of the Year – Michael Patroni
Youth Volunteer of the Year - Amelia Moore
Volunteer of the Year - Jeanette Allen
Youth Lifesaver of the Year - Matt Dransfield
Patrol Captain of the Year - David Ellis ESM
🏆 Lifesaver of the Year - Michelle Ellis
Rescue Services Member of the Year - Jeanette Allen
🏆 Innovation of the Year - Champion Lifesaver Event
🏆 Community Education - Shark Bite Initiative
🏆 Services Team of the Year - Community AED Program
🏆Club of the Year - Pacific Palms SLSC.

Club of the Year recognises the Volunteer spirit of your club, and the drive and leadership that we have shown our community, where we have raised the profile of SLS in our region.

We thank our visiting club members who assist us through the season.

Well done to everyone across our branch on their achievements and thank you SLSLNC and Forster SLSC for a great night ❤💛💙

11/07/2025

Please adhere to the warning on our coastline.
Stay safe enjoy the weather,
Remember please do not put your lives or rescuers lives in danger

09/07/2025

Congratulations and Thank you for your dedication to your communities.
Well done to the members of our branch Surf Life Saving Lower North Coast branch especially from Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club and Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club (Official) for recognising your members.

02/07/2025

Hazards and warnings are in place for Wallis Lake and Myall River.
Still Hazardous Surf warning in place as well.
Call 132 500 for any storm assistance
Call 000 for emergency

30/06/2025

Heads up all,
Please stay off Rock Shelfs,
And know your limits regarding the surf.
Do not put your life or the people to rescue you at risk.

// NSW beaches are expected to be far too dangerous for coastal activities over the coming days, and lifesavers have issued a warning to rock fishers, swimmers and boaters to stay away from the coastline.

Wave heights of 5-7 metres are being predicted for Forster down to Batemans Bay, while damaging and potentially destructive winds are forecast for the Mid North Coast and upper Hunter.

"The wild weather that is being predicted for the coming days is something we are really cautious of and trying to get ahead of," SLSNSW Deputy President and Chair of Lifesaving, Joel Wiseman said.

"We really want to stress this message to rock fishers in particular as the winter months are when we see a large number of rock fishers visiting our coastline."

We're encouraging you to stay safe and stay away from the coastline.

More info > https://bit.ly/3I4XY0o