On the Same Wave: The Story Behind Australia’s First Squad of Muslim Surf Lifesavers

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In its July 23rd edition, TIME Magazine tells the story of the ‘Burqini,’ a bathing suit specifically designed for Muslim women that allows them to be surf lifeguards. We're happy to report that e-Volunteerism first reported on this new trend in our article described below. We promise to continue to bring you the most up-to-date news and features related to volunteers around the globe.

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On the Same Wave: The Story Behind Australia’s First Squad of Muslim Surf Lifesavers
by Sean O’Connell

In December 2005, an assault on three volunteer surf lifesavers led to violence and what are now known as 'the Cronulla riots.' In the aftermath of these events, a number of parties (including the Australian Government, Sutherland Shire Council, Surf Life Saving Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW, and various other groups) representing Muslims proposed a program which would attempt to bring harmony back to the Cronulla beaches. Ultimately, this program has seen almost 20 young people of mainly Lebanese Muslim background undergo the arduous training to become volunteer surf lifesavers. But is this mere tokenism or a genuine attempt by those involved to make a difference?

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