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Australasian Water Rescue Challenge & Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge 2025
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Welcome to the Australasian Water Rescue Challenge (AWRC) and the Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge (ARBC)
The Australasian Rescue Organisation (ARO) will host the second Australasian Water Rescue Challenge (AWRC) and the inugural Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge (ARBC) on Wednesday 12 March – Thursday 13 March 2025 at Penrith Whitewater Stadium in Sydney.
Register to join
Whether you’re joining as a participant, support member, part of the Challenge Management Team, sponsor or spectator, you must register to attend. Register your attendance via the Individual Registration Form here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click here to read the AWRC & ARBC 2025 FAQs, here.
Jackson Whitney
Media Officer
Jackson joined ARO in early 2025, bringing his expertise from VRA Rescue NSW, where he serves as State Media Officer. With extensive experience in broadcast media, photography, and drone operations, Jackson is passionate about delivering exciting, factual, and high-quality visual content. His dedication to capturing the best possible footage ensures every event is showcased at its finest.
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The Australasian Rescue Organisation (ARO) is the peak body in Australasia for the development and exchange of information, knowledge and skills across all facets of rescue. ARO strives to reduce this toll by improving the science and quality of rescue services provided to casualties, directly reducing the severity of injuries. ARO supports the development of techniques, skills and innovation that may lead to better rescue outcomes.