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Friday 10 January 2020
NSW Bushfires - Member Welfare
Message from the President & CEO
Our lifesavers continue to provide powerful public support with many surf clubs still operating as evacuation centres and community hubs.
Surf lifesavers have been making a meaningful difference in ensuring the public is safe and well, and we want to ensure that our lifesavers are making their own wellbeing a priority. Read More.
SLSNSW Establishes Bushfire Recovery Centres
Surf Life Saving NSW has opened two of its surf clubs on the NSW Far South Coast as community recovery hubs to support people affected by the recent bushfires in the area.
The Day the Apocalypse Came to Batemans Bay
New Year’s Eve 2019 was shaping up to be a busy summer’s day at Malua Bay on the NSW Far South Coast. The forecast was for hot weather and holidaymakers were preparing to hit the beach to cool off.
Vale William (Bill) Singleton OAM: A Mentor Across Seven Decades
It is with great sadness that Surf Life Saving NSW advises of the passing of life member William (Bill) Singleton OAM. SLSNSW sends our thoughts and condolences to the Singleton family and the Sawtell club and is sincerely appreciative of Bill’s contribution to the movement.
Announcements
2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships - ENTRIES CLOSE SOON!
Normal entries close Sunday 19 January, 11pm. Online late entries close Monday 27 January, 11pm (late fees apply). No entries will be accepted after this date or on the day.
Her Sport Her Way Award Nominations
Know a phenomenal female who’s helped advance women’s sport? Nominations for the Her Sport Her Way Awards close soon!
Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop
Applications close 9am Mon 3 Feb. Participants gain greater awareness of their opportunities and individual abilities.
2020 Country Champs Officials Appointments
Officials appointments for the 2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships will be published on the event page Mon 13 Jan.
Celebrating Women in Surf Life Saving
July 1 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties.
To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of women as active surf lifesavers, we are calling for stories, photos and video of trailblazing women in the surf lifesaving movement.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Disaster Assistance - NSW Bushfires January 2020
- Memo: Australian Government Volunteer Grants
- Memo: Powercraft, Officials and First Aid Requirements for the 2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships
Reminders
- Memo: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships RWC Operator Nominations - Closing Sunday 12 January 2020
- Memo: 2020 SLSNSW State Championship Lycra Vest Order Form V2 - Closing Sunday 12 January 2020
- Circular 3632: 2020 NSW Masters, Open and Lifesaving Championships - Entry Circular
- Circular 3631: 2020 NSW Age Championships - Entry Circular
- Circular 3629: 2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships – Third call for Officials Nominations - Closing Sunday 19 January 2020
- Circular 3620: 2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships - Entry Circular - Entries close Sunday 19 January 2020
- Memo: Change to the Crown Land Management Regulation 2018
- Memo: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Age Championships Restricted Events
- Circular 3626: 2020 SLSNSW Surf Boat Interbranch Championships Entry Circular - Entries close Wednesday 15 January 2020
- Circular 3624: 2019/20 Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop
- Circular 3623: 2019/20 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Program and Award
SLSA
- SLSA Circular 39: 19-20 BRP Powercraft Equipment Grant 2019/20 - Applications close 24 January 2020
- Download: 2020 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - Draft Timetables
- Download: Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - List of Events
- Circular 36: 19-20 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - Entry Circular
- Circular 37: 19-20 Call for Referee and Deputy Referee and Chief Scrutineer - IRB Championships - 2020-21
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Events
2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships - Call For Video Operators
The SLSNSW Media Team is looking for members to operate video cameras and assist with the live stream of the 2020 Envirobank NSW Country Championships.
Additional Event Information
- Sat 11 Jan - Urunga SLSC Masters Craft Carnival
- Sat 11 Jan - Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series (Event Three)
- Fri 17 - 18 Jan - Summer of Surf Series - Round Three
- Sun 19 Jan - Manly LSC Nipper Nats
- Sun 19 Jan - Super Surf Teams League - Round Three
- Sun 19 Jan - Nutri-Grain Iron Series Round Five - Survivor
- Sat 25 - 26 Jan - The Perfect Weekend - Manly LSC & Freshwater SLSC
- Sun 26 Jan - North Cronulla SLSC Australia Day Iron Person Classic
- Sat 1 Feb - Wanda SLSC Tradies 'One Club' Surf Carnival
- Sat 1 - Sun 2 - Manly LSC Sun Run & Cole Classic
Grants & Fundraising
Mental Health First Aid Course
One in five Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW is now delivering the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Standard 2 Day Course as authored by Mental Health First Aid Australia, delivered by instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia. The course will equip participants with the skills necessary to help someone they may be concerned about. For more information please contact the Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW on 1300 766 257.
Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of SLSCs in NSW, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW SLSCs through Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for SLS entities across Australia.
Surf Life Saving Foundation
The SLSF carry out weekly raffle ticket sales at shopping centres and a monthly giving program (face-to-face door knocking) called Guardians Of The Surf. A full list of the current face-to-face door knocking locations can be downloaded from our website.
Employment Opportunities
SurfLIFE Sounds on iHeart Radio
This Summer NSW surf clubs are invited to get involved in our digital radio station, SurfLIFE Sounds! Record messages promoting your club, events, beach safety or just giving a shout out to your local community. The pre-recorded messages are scripted, so it’s just a matter of getting a few members together to record the messages onto your phone and then send them in. Your club will also have the opportunity to suggest some of the music that will be played on the day. Contact the Partnerships Team to find out how you can get involved!
Surf Life Saving Central Coast - Chief Executive Officer
Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard with the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW? The ALS is encouraging surf lifesavers to apply as a means of offering local employment, building stronger relationships with clubs and providing opportunities for club members to develop leadership and lifesaving skills.
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PO Box 307 Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
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