Bronze Medallion

If you’re 15 years or above and looking to get started as a lifesaver this is the award for you! Prospective lifesavers below the age of 15 can start with their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) which is an award similar to the bronze minus a few units (see information below).

The bronze medallion is an all-rounder award which equips you with all the basics required to become a successful lifesaver. Wye River runs a Bronze Camp every year over the New Year period. In this hands on, action packed and fun week topics include:

Rescue techniques (both with and without rescue equipment)
First aid
Resuscitation (defibrillation and oxygen are also introduced)
Tows & carries
Basic OH&S (including how to be sunsmart)
Radio operation and communication skills
Swimming and paddling techniques
Inflatable rescue boat (introduction)
Beach and RIP types and dangers
Scanning and profiling techniques and many more skills

…among many other topics too numerous and interesting to list. The only requirement for the bronze medallion is that you be able to swim! Before commencing their bronze, participants must be able to complete a 400 metre pool swim in no more than 9 minutes. SRC participants must complete a 200 metre pool/open water swim in no more than 5 minutes.

This year our live in camp dates are from 15 - 20 December 2024.

Candidates are welcome to stay at the Bunkhouse on the night prior to the commencement of the program if required. The cost will be $350 including all meals and tuition. If you are interested in obtaining your Bronze Medallion or your SRC you can register your interest. A document containing all the relevant information is here

A separate bronze camp is also usually run in the first week of December every year for the students of Colac Secondary College.

Adults may also undertake our Bronze course simultaneously with our junior camp, however your own accommodation is required.

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

3-6 January 2025

The Surf Rescue Certificate is for members under 15 years of age. To be eligible, members must have attained the age of 13 by the final assessment day - 6 January 2025.

A document containing all the relevant information is here (see page 8)

For any further information on these awards or any other award contact our Chief Instructor.