What’s the difference between a lifeguard and a lifesaver?

Lifeguards are employed by Council at our beaches and pools. They wear white shirts with blue shorts. Our beach lifeguards usually patrol from Monday to Saturday. Pool lifeguards work whenever patrolled pools are open.

Lifesavers are volunteers who give their time to patrol beaches on Sundays and public holidays. They wear red and yellow uniforms. Surf Lifesaving Illawarra welcomes new volunteers and supporters. Visit their website to find out more.