Lifejacket care and service program
Servicing your inflatable lifejacket is a legal requirement in NSW. Transport for NSW offers step-by-step instructions on how to do it yourself.
About our program
As part of the NSW Government's 'Wear a Lifejacket' campaign, and in line with the Maritime Safety Plan, Transport for NSW provide information and step-by-step instructions on how to care for your inflatable lifejacket. They also provide general safety advice through free in-personworkshops and online information sessions, video demonstrations, podcasts, and social media.
Our Boating Education Officers also promote awareness of lifejacket care and servicing requirements at key boating locations, waterway facilities and at events such boating and regional shows across New South Wales.
Lifejacket workshops
Interact with our expert Boating Education Officers to learn how to care for and service your lifejacket. Our staff provide engaging demonstrations that cover everything from basic maintenance to self-servicing inflatable lifejackets.
You can take advantage of the opportunity to ask our Boating Education Officers anything related to boating and waterway safety, plus grab hard copies of some boating safety resources like the Boating Handbook, safety checklists, and labels.
Workshops will be conducted at the locations below (no need to book, just show up with your lifejacket). Please check this page regularly as workshops will be updated and locations added during the boating season.
| Date | Time | Suburb | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | ||||
| Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 May 2025 | 9am – 4pm | Casino | Primex Field Days Richmond Valley Events Centre Casino Drive Casino 2470 | Visit us at the Transport for NSW - Maritime Boating Safety Stand |
| Saturday 31 May 2025 | 8.30am-3.30pm | Bennetts Green | BFC Bennetts Green 7-15 Groves Road Bennetts Green NSW 2290 | Visit us at BCF Bennetts Green |
| June 2025 | ||||
| Sunday 1 June 2025 | 9am – 2pm | Heatherbrae | BCF Heatherbrae 4/8 Griffin St, Heatherbrae NSW 2324 | Visit us at BCF Heatherbrae |
| Friday 13 June to Sunday 15 June 2025 | 9am – 4pm each day | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo Coffs Harbour Showground Pacific Highway Coffs Harbour 2450 | Visit us at the Transport for NSW – Maritime Boating Safety Stand |
| Friday 27 June to Sunday 29 June 2025 | 9am - 4pm each day | Tamworth | New England Outdoor Adventure Expo Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre, Tamworth 2340 | Visit us at the Transport for NSW – Maritime Boating Safety Stand |
| September 2025 | ||||
| Friday 12 September – Sunday 14 September 2025 | 9am – 4pm each day | Eastern Creek | Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show Sydney Dragway Eastern Creek | Visit us at the Transport for NSW – Maritime Boating Safety Stand |
If you would like further information on servicing your inflatable lifejacket please reach out to our Education Team maritimeeducation@transport.nsw.gov.au.
Online lifejacket demonstrations
Explore lifejacket care and service requirements from the comfort of your home through our online demonstrations.
Our Boating Education Officers will guide you through the essential steps of caring for and servicing your inflatable lifejackets, showing each step of the self-service process in detail. You will also have the opportunity to interact with our staff and ask questions to help increase your understanding of how to care for your lifejacket.
Stay tuned for more information and upcoming live demonstrations.
You can also learn how to look after your lifejacket, including how to conduct a pre-wear check and self-service by completing our online interactive learning, following the visual step by step guide or watching the in-depth self-service videos.
Request a workshop or online demonstration
Boating organisations, clubs, marinas, retailers, and stakeholders can request for a lifejacket workshop or online demonstration to be delivered to their members and staff tailored to their group.
For more information including to arrange for a local Boating Education Officer to deliver this program, email maritimeeducation@transport.nsw.gov.au