Working together across Asia and the Pacific
The ILS Asia-Pacific Region brings together Member Organisations across Asia and the Pacific to strengthen cooperation in drowning prevention, lifesaving education, rescue services and lifesaving sport.
As a regional branch of the International Life Saving Federation, ILS Asia-Pacific provides a forum for members to exchange knowledge, develop regional initiatives and contribute to the global work of ILS.
ILS Asia-Pacific News
Meet Huey Min Tey: Returning to the world stage for Singapore at LWC2026
For Singaporean lifesaver Huey Min Tey, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is another opportunity to build on a competitive journey that began when…
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AUSTRALIA: 313 lives lost to drowning as new report highlights persistent risks ahead of summer
Australia recorded 313 drowning deaths in 2025/26. While this is an improvement on the record 357 deaths reported in 2024/25, the toll remains unacceptably high,…
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Magic moments: Masters athlete breaks 20-year-old world record
At the Lifesaving World Championships 2024, Aussie Masters athlete, Alison Windsor, delivered a commanding performance on the opening day of competition in the pool to…
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Australian Life Saving Team named for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
Surf Life Saving Australia Media Release Surf Life Saving Australia are proud to announce the 24 members of the Australian Life Saving Team set to…
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Australian Surf Lifesaver helps support water safety efforts in Vietnam
Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s (SLSTas) Project Officer for Coastal Safety, Dylan Twine, recently travelled to Vietnam in a volunteer capacity, helping support local lifeguards through…
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ILS Welcomes Surf Life Saving Bangladesh as New Associate Member
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is pleased to welcome Surf Life Saving Bangladesh (SLSB) as its newest Associate Member, recognizing the organization’s growing leadership…
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Guardians League set to supercharge surf racing across the globe
A new global surf racing competition – Guardians League – is bringing together elite athletes from lifesaving, athletics, kayaking and swimming to compete in a…
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Japan Lifesaving Association Launches First Water Safety Program in Micronesia
A landmark water‑safety initiative has reached the Federated States of Micronesia for the first time, as the Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA), backed by exceptional support…
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Australia’s greatest surf carnival returns to the Gold Coast
The iconic Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, affectionately known as The Aussies, will return to North Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast from 21- 29…
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The development of regional lifesaving cooperation in Asia and the Pacific since 1978.
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