Positive social and emotional wellbeing is crucial for you and your SLSC members’ health and resilience and will help you perform effectively in your volunteer role. Surf Life Saving promotes many preventive factors that can help maintain wellness, such as positive relationships, physical activity, a good diet, feeling connected to community and culture and having a sense of purpose.
Critical incident and work-related stress can increase the risk of both psychological and physical injuries. SLS members should communicate positively about good mental health and mental health problems, which affect people of all ages and backgrounds.