Aaron Purchase

Aaron has every Queenslander's dream job - on the beach as a volunteer for Surf Life Saving Queensland. From coordinating Rescue Helicopters and protecting our shrinking beaches, Aaron has a genuine appreciation for sunscreen and a love of long weekends. Aaron hates rude people, but is doing his bit to get all the nice people in Queensland to learn what the coloured flags really mean, and to swim parallel to the beach to get out of a rip. He does his share of work behind the desk too helping to raise money for his fellow lifesavers - and getting people like YOU to become a Little Nipper!

First Blog - Kings Tides Hammer Qld Coast

February 02, 2010

King Tides make for dangerous swimming conditons and are hazardous to Surf Club buildings!»

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Age: 21

State: Queensland

Chosen Volunteering Organisation
Surf Life Saving Queensland

Motivation for joining
Family involvement at a young age

Thoughts on climate change and extreme weather
Interested in the direct impact on the beach environment

Likes
Beach, Summer, Outdoors

Dislikes
Cold, Rude People, Selfishness

Aspirations
Be the best I can be

Biggest learning experience
Treating an injured surfer at Double Island Point with only my father to assist and working with the day trippers in on site to coordinate the Rescue Helicopter to medivac her.

Most extreme thing you’ve seen/done
Jumping out of Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter during crew training

Why do you think people should get involved & volunteer
Important to raise awareness at a grass roots level so the community is better prepared to deal with situation that arise

extreme weather heroes

Aaron Purchase

First Blog - Kings Tides Hammer Qld Coast