COASTAL SAFETY GROUP CONFERENCE 2026
7-8 MAY 2026
PENRTIH PANTHERS
Join us for the 2026 Coastal Safety Group conference.
The Coastal Safety Group believes that life is better on the coast. We know that the water is dangerous and that Councils are responsible for coastal water safety. We believe we can do this best by working together.
Join us for the 2026 Coastal Safety Group Conference, where we will focus on risk-based practice in pursuit of world-class water safety services. The conference will run over two days as we head west for the first time. Day one will be held at Penrith Panthers and will explore the legal liability held by land managers, along with a range of practical risk-mitigation options. On day two we will head to the water at Penrith Whitewater Stadium for a day of joint training. Senior lifeguards will have the opportunity to cross-train in swiftwater rescue techniques while also supporting the development of practical community survival skills.
Conference Agenda
Day 1 - 7 May - Penrith Panthers
0830 - Check in
0900 - Conference Welcome - Brad Sutton
0945 - Keynote - Beach Safety & The Law
1030 - Morning Tea
1100 - Bass Coast Signage Trial - Nick Grant-Collins
1130 - Public Rescue Equipment - Surfing NSW
1200 - Emergency Response Beacons - SPECTUR
1230 -Lunch
1315 - Rethinking the Flags - Cory
1345 - Spectrum of Lifeguard Services - Will Ashley
1415 - Operational Excellence, Lifeguarding the Bondi Massacre - Bruce Hopkins
1445 -Short Break
1500 - Multicultural Engagement - A Blue Medallion
1530 - Community Coastal Safety Education, Lessons from Sutherland - Camy Pyett
1600 - Close - Brad Sutton
Day 2 - 8 May - Penrith White Water Stadium
Swift Water Rescue
Float to Survive Workshop
Whitewater Rafting
Locations
Penrith Panthers
83 Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW 2750
Penrith Whitewater Stadium
McCarthys Ln, Cranebrook NSW 2749

