The Bellarine and Surf Coast has a strong surf lifesaving presence at its beaches and a new national day to recognise all volunteer lifesavers will be held in March next year.
With the official summer patrol season starting on 5 November, Red & Yellow Day will be a nationwide celebration of the lifesaving movement, and an opportunity to show our appreciation to our volunteers for giving their time, effort and energy to protect the community.
The public will be encouraged to show their support by wearing the iconic red and yellow colours of our volunteer lifesavers whether they are patrolling the coast or the pool, making a donation to their local club or joining as a member, and pledging to keep themselves and their loved ones safe in the water.
The day will also promote the Red & Yellow Day Appeal, which is an opportunity for lifesaving clubs to raise much-needed funds to support their operations, build community engagement and take part in nationwide water safety campaigns.
“Our volunteer lifesavers show incredible dedication, skill and selflessness, giving their time freely to serve the public,” LSV general manager – member engagement and sport Simon Rickard said.
“Red & Yellow Day is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate our volunteer lifesavers for their efforts to keep our community safe in the water as well as raise much needed funds to support essential equipment, training, and facilities for clubs.”
The inaugural Red & Yellow Day is on Wednesday 4 March, 2026. The Red & Yellow Day Appeal will run from 3 to 6 March.
