1. Always swim between the red and yellow flags
When you see red and yellow flags on a beach it indicates that there is currently a lifesaving service operating on that beach.
Source: SBS
2. Read the safety signs
Before you go on to the beach be sure to read the safety signs.
Source: SBS
3. Ask a lifeguard for safety advice
Lifeguards are highly trained and very knowledgeable about beach safety and conditions.
Source: SBS
4. Swim with a friend
While you are swimming together you can keep an eye out for each other.
Source: SBS
5. If you need help, stay calm and attract attention
If you require a lifeguard’s assistance to get back to shore, stay calm, raise your arm in the air and wave it from side to side.
Source: SBS
And of course, don't forget to:
6. Slip, Slop, Slap
'SLIP on a T-Shirt, SLOP on some sunscreen and SLAP on a hat' is the famous advice that has long been recommended by the Australian Cancer Council for staying sun-safe at the beach.
These days, they've extended the advice further to be include SEEK shade and SLIDE on some sunglasses.
