MEDIA ALERT
Thursday 26 February 2026
Pollies, Lifeguards and Local Legends Take the Plunge and Pound the Pavement for Lifeline
From 9.00am Friday 27 February | Clovelly Beach
Politicians will swap parliamentary dress for cossies and runners this Friday in the 24-Hour Lifeguards for Life Challenge, as leaders, lifeguards and local legends take the plunge and pound the pavement to raise funds and awareness for Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland.
From 9.00am Friday through to 9.00am Saturday, lifeguards from Randwick, Sutherland and Waverley will rotate continuously in the endurance relay, reflecting the 24/7 nature of suicide prevention and crisis support services.
In support of the lifeguards, high-profile teams, including Members of Parliament and Mayors (NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson, Mayor Dylan Parker (Randwick) and Mayor Jack Boyd (Sutherland), will hit the water at 9.30am Friday before tackling two laps of the run–swim–run course.
The community is invited to cheer on participants and also enjoy a free BBQ and DJ tunes on Friday afternoon.
WHAT
24-Hour Lifeguards for Life Run–Swim–Run Challenge
WHEN
8.30am – Opening Ceremony
From 9.00am Friday 27 February to 9.00am Saturday 28 February: Run-Swim-Run Challenge
9.30am – 10.00am: Politicians participate
WHERE
Ocean Pool Promenade in front of Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club
411R Clovelly Rd, NSW 2031
Media contact: Anne Holt 0418 628 342 or anne.holt@wesleymission.org.au
