Red & Yellow Day is a new nationwide celebration on March 4, 2026, to recognise Surf Life Saving volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our beaches safe.
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Hinkler community to show support.
“Together we can say thank you to those who wear the red and yellow,” Mr Batt said.
“By simply wearing the colours on Red & Yellow Day. By donating. By fundraising. By signing up at your local club and flying the same flags we’re taught to swim between.
Surf Lifesaving attracts almost 1,000 members in the Hinkler region with 220 patrolling between three local clubs of Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Elliott Heads.”
Surf Life Saving Queensland Regional Operations Manager Wide Bay Capricorn Darren Everard said Red & Yellow Day can help turn the tide on coastal drowning.
“Because when everyone backs the surf lifesavers, they can help save lives too,” Mr Everard said.
“Our local Surf Life Saving Club play a vital role in Australian communities, while our focus in on the beach, our clubs also have a commitment to the development of our younger members by providing skills for life; by supporting Red & Yellow Day our communities will be supporting the development of these members.”
Various locations around the Hinkler electorate will be lit up in red and yellow on March 4 to help celebrate with the Auswide Bank building being local highlight.
Find out more about Red & Yellow Day here.
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