Conferences and Workshops


Annual Conference 2023:

Active Supervision and Community Education

The Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) invites you to Active Supervision and Community Education our 27th National Conference hosted by Gold Coast City Council 4th and 5th of May 2023.

The Gold Coast is Australia’s most popular beach vacation destination and is home of Australia’s larges ocean lifeguard service.

Join us to experience the beautiful Gold Coast.

Contact Conference Coordinator John Andrews for more information on mobile 0408 855 267.

Conference Information and Registration forms can be found below – registrations close Friday 21 April 2023.


2023 Annual General Meeting

The Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Friday 5th May 2023 commencing 8am on day 2 day of the annual conference at The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport Broadwater Parklands.

2023 APOLA Annual Conference & Workshop 4-5 May 2023 Registration Form


Bondi Annual Lifeguard Challenge Relay

The Annual Lifeguard Challenge Relay date for February 2023 is yet to be set – more information available each January in the lead up to this great evening of lifeguard event racing.


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