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.

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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.

DateTimeSuburbLocationInformation
May 2025
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 May 20259am – 4pmCasinoPrimex Field Days
Richmond Valley Events Centre
Casino Drive
Casino 2470
Visit us at the Transport for NSW  - Maritime Boating Safety Stand
Saturday 31 May 20258.30am-3.30pmBennetts GreenBFC Bennetts Green
7-15 Groves Road
Bennetts Green NSW 2290
Visit us at BCF Bennetts Green
June 2025
Sunday 1 June 20259am – 2pmHeatherbraeBCF Heatherbrae
4/8 Griffin St, Heatherbrae NSW 2324
Visit us at BCF Heatherbrae 
Friday 13 June to Sunday 15 June 20259am – 4pm each dayCoffs HarbourCoffs 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 20259am - 4pm each dayTamworthNew 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 20259am – 4pm
each day
Eastern CreekSydney 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
 

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