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SLSA Operations App

SLSA Operations App

The Challenge

Surf Life Saving Australia coordinates thousands of volunteer lifesavers patrolling beaches across the country every week. They needed a powerful yet simple app that could handle operational needs — rostering, hazard tracking, GPS positioning, and risk assessment — while working reliably on all devices in outdoor beach environments.

The Solution

Nano Solutions developed the SLSA Operations App as a Progressive Web App (PWA), giving patrol teams a single tool to manage all their on-duty operations across any device.

SLSA Operations App showing patrol management interface

Key Features

  • Roster Management: Patrol members manage their availability and team assignments
  • GPS Tracking: Background location tracking for patrol vehicles and personnel
  • Hazard & Rescue Mapping: Assign and track hazards and rescue locations on the beach
  • Risk Assessment: Score beach conditions and implement measures to mitigate identified risks
  • Photo Documentation: Capture and upload daily beach condition photos
  • Full SLSA Integration: Seamlessly connected with existing SLSA systems and data

Technical Architecture

  • Progressive Web App (PWA) — fast, reliable, and works on all devices
  • Single Page Application built with Laravel and Vue.js
  • Deployed to Apple and Google Play stores via Cordova wrapper
  • Legacy System Integration — connects with existing SLSA infrastructure
  • Single Codebase — one implementation for all platforms, reducing maintenance overhead

The Results

  • 1,000+ beach patrols per week use the app across Australia
  • All-device compatibility — works on phones, tablets, and desktops without separate builds
  • Virtually no training required — intuitive design means lifesavers can start using it immediately
  • Real-time risk visibility — patrol teams assess and respond to beach hazards as they emerge
  • Single codebase — one implementation across web, iOS, and Android reduces maintenance overhead
  • Improved beach safety — enables lifesavers to manage their duties more effectively

Technology

Built with Laravel and Vue.js as a Progressive Web App, with Cordova wrapping for app store deployment. Features include background GPS tracking, real-time data synchronisation, offline capability, and RESTful API integration with SLSA's existing systems.

See also: SLSA BeachSafe and SLSA Results.

Related Nano Solutions services: Systems Integration · Enterprise System Integration. WA government agencies can engage us directly through our CUAICTS2021 panel listing.