The Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will be proudly taking part in this Sunday’s Rainbow Beaches as they fly the Progress Flag colours to signal a clear and visible welcome to everyone at the beach.
‘Surf lifesaving is about looking after everyone who comes to the beach,’ said Simon Ceglinski, Patrol Captain at Brunswick SLSC.
‘By raising the Progress colours, we’re making it clear that everyone is welcome between the red and yellow flags – no matter who they are. Our volunteers are proud to support a beach culture built on safety, respect and community.’
The Progress Flag will be flown throughout the patrol to show that Brunswick SLSC is a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for all members of the community. Rainbow Beaches is a national initiative that celebrates diversity, inclusion and connection within surf lifesaving and the wider coastal community.
Join in the fun
Adding to the colour and excitement of the morning, Brunswick SLSC Nippers will be joining in by dressing up and having their faces painted in rainbow colours, helping share the message of inclusion, fun and belonging from the youngest members of the club.
Rainbow Beaches is one of Lifesavers With Pride’s (LWP) flagship national programs – a highly visible, community‑focused initiative designed to show that surf lifesaving is for everyone.
‘LWP’s work is not political – it is about people. The goal is to help surf lifesaving remain the strong, vibrant, community-driven, and welcoming movement it has always been,’ said a spokesperson for Lifesavers With Pride.
Community members are invited to come along, wear bright colours, bring their families, and help celebrate a morning of colour, connection and coastal safety.
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