COUNCIL/CORPORATION
YEARS OF SERVICE
YEAR COMMENCED
BEACHES/AREAS PATROLLED
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES Douglas Shire Council
28 years
1989
Four Mile Beach
Cairns Regional Council
28 years
1989
Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob Beach, Ellis Beach, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, Bramston Beach, Kewarra Beach, Green Island, Esplanade Lagoon
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
22 years
1995
Etty Bay, North Mission, Mission Beach
The Department of National Parks, Sport, and Racing
2 years (previously with Cairns Regional Council)
2015
Green Island
22 years
1995
Forrest Beach
27 years
1990
The Strand Net 1, The Strand Net 2, The Strand Water Park, Alma Bay, Picnic Bay, Horseshoe Bay
14 years
2003
Balgal Beach, Riverway Lagoon, The Strand Rock Pool
6 years
2011
Pallarenda
Burdekin Shire Council
25 years
1992
Alva Beach
Whitsunday Regional Council
9 years
2008
Horseshoe Bay (Bowen)
9 years
2008
Blue Water Lagoon
26 years
1991
Harbour Beach, Lamberts Beach, Eimeo Beach
24 years
1993
Sarina Beach
25 years
1992
Emu Park Beach, Yeppoon Beach
22 years
1995
Agnes Water Beach
25 years
1992
Tannum Sands Beach
25 years
1992
Moore Park Beach, Oaks Beach, Kelly’s Beach, Elliott Heads Beach, Mon Repos Beach, Nielsen Park Beach
25 years
2011
Woodgate
25 years
1992
Torquay Beach
NORTH QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Townsville City Council
Mackay Regional Council
WIDE BAY CAPRICORN REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES Livingstone Shire Council Gladstone Regional Council
Bundaberg Regional Council Fraser Coast Regional Council
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGION LIFEGUARD SERVICES Noosa Shire Council
5 years
2012
Noosa West, Noosa, Sunshine, Sunrise, Peregian, North Peregian, Noosa North Shore (Roving)
Sunshine Coast Council
5 years
2012
Coolum North, Coolum Beach, Yaroomba, Palmer Coolum Resort, Boardwalk, Marcoola,Discovery Beach, Mudjimba, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Spit, Buddina, Wurtulla, Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Kings Beach, Bulcock Beach, Golden Beach, Kings Pool
Gympie Regional Council
24 years
1993
Rainbow Beach
Moreton Bay Regional Council
22 years
1995
Woorim Beach
City Parkland Services (South Bank)
25 years
1992
Streets Beach Lagoon
Redland City Council
24 years
1993
Cylinder Beach, Main Beach, Adder Rock, Wellington Point
Council of the City of Gold Coast
4 years
2013
Paradise Point, Southport Broadwater, Tallebudgera Creek
9 years
2008
Double Island Point
2 years
2015
Noosa North Shore
8 years
2009
Moreton Island
Non Local Government Areas
I started working as a lifeguard in the summer of 2004 and fell in love with it. Since then, it’s just continued to grow on me and has become a real passion of mine. I just really enjoy helping people, whether it’s tracking down a missing child or finding a missing wallet. There’s a real sense of relief there as well after rescuing someone, knowing that if a lifeguard wasn’t there, they would have drowned. It’s a good feeling to know that you’ve been able to help someone and save them. Preventative actions are always a big focus for us. If we identify someone who doesn’t look like a strong swimmer, then we don’t want them even getting close to a position where they’ll need to be rescued. It could be as simple as getting on the PA system, giving them some instructions, and helping to educate them. Shane Bevan, Sunshine Coast senior lifeguard 2015/16 Queensland and Australian Lifeguard of the Year
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