Surf Life Saving Queensland Magazine
Silver Salties is a participation program aimed at older Australians, offered at Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Australia. It encourages physical activity, fosters social connections, and involvement within the surf lifesaving community. While it is primarily targeted to individuals aged 65 and over, it welcomes all. More than 2,000 older Australians have benefitted from participating in the program and are highly satisfied that Silver Salties has helped them improve their fitness, connect with others socially, and fostered a sense of belonging within the club community. The Silver Salties program at Bundaberg SLSC has been recognised as a highly successful and engaged group, starting the program in 2020 and has seen rising numbers since. We chatted to Jen Swan, the program coordinator at Bundaberg SLSC, to get a better idea of what it involves, and the benefits it offers.
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