Building the next
generation of lifesavers.

For almost 60 years, Nippers has been the foundation of confident swimmers, junior lifesavers and beach-safe kids across Queensland.

Supporting Confident Kids.Future Leaders.Water Safety.

Symal Nippers is a program tailored for 5–14-year-olds and their families.

Through engaging activities centered around surf safety, lifesaving techniques, and ocean skills, Nippers not only builds essential survival skills but also develops a level of camaraderie and teamwork.


Did you know?


Children under 12 accounted for 25% of all rescues performed

75% of child rescues under 12 happen outside the red and yellow flags

50% of all Australian children leave primary school unable to swim 50 metres and float for 2 minutes.

Supporting Junior Activities.Age Managers.Water Safety.

Symal Nippers can't happen without the hundreds of amazing volunteers.

Hundreds of young Queenslanders hit the beach every Sunday morning with the support of an army of dedicated supporters. We're here to provide the tools and resources to make this adventure easier!

Symal Group is a diversified infrastructure contracting and technical services provider, delivering critical design, construct and maintenance scopes across Australia's most critical industries. Through a vertically integrated, self-performing model, Symal provides end-to-end solutions spanning infrastructure, energy and resources, utilities, digital infrastructure and defence. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in South Melbourne, the Group employs more than 2,200 people across 22 locations.