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Thursday 3 September 2020
COVID-19 Matrix for SLS Activities
Following feedback from the membership, a high-level summary of the current guidelines related to lifesaving, education, junior activities and sport has been created.
This matrix is supported by updated Information Packs for all four areas, and a Media Response Plan for clubs.
The Surf Life Saving specific COVID-19 Safety Plan templates have also been updated and can be downloaded from Dropbox.
Top NSW Lifesavers Honoured at the 2020 State Awards
The achievements of Surf Life Saving NSW’s finest were celebrated at the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence on Saturday 29 August. Over 180 finalists, along with their friends, family and the wider Surf Life Saving community, took part in the virtual awards ceremony.
Sydney Surf Lifesavers Sweep State Awards
Clubs from Sydney and Sydney Northern Beaches took out a number of the top awards including Rescue of the Year, Trainer of the year, Youth Athlete of the Year and the Innovation Award. Sydney Northern Beaches Branch collected the Youth Volunteer of the Year, Community Education Program of the Year and Assessor of the Year Awards.
SLSA Launches Virtual Coolangatta Gold
The iconic Coolangatta Gold race will be going virtual in 2020, after SLSA made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining elite category due to the current border restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Entries for the 2020 virtual Coolangatta Gold are now open to all SLSA members and the general public with entries free for all participants.
Heart of the Neighbourhood
Former Wiggle Greg Page and his celebrity friends are on a mission to save Aussie lives. Greg, together with SLSNSW and Nextdoor, are attempting to break the world record for the most people trained in CPR and AEDs in one day. Register online today to take part in the world record attempt at 7pm on Sat 19 September and your neighbourhood could win some incredible prizes!
Announcements
Expressions of Interest - Bate Bay Gold Endurance Event
Following the cancellation of the Coolangatta Gold, SLS Sydney is seeking expressions of interest from individual competitors and teams who may be interested in competing in a Coolangatta Gold style short course endurance event.
Expressions of interest are welcomed from all SLSNSW Members. Entry to the event will be restricted to comply with the advice at the time from the Ministry of Health.
2020 Supplementary Volunteer Grants
Applications for the Supplementary Volunteer Grants are now open, closing Sunday 20 September.
Surf Life Saving Services Board
SLSS is seeking to expand its Board membership. Nominations close Fri 4 September.
Nominations for Life Membership of SLSNSW
Nominations for Life Membership of SLSNSW close Fri 25 September.
National Child Protection Week: 6 - 12 September 2020
This year National Child Protection Week will celebrate its 30th year with the theme: Putting children first.
SLSNSW is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person who takes part in our activities, programs, events or services.
Download the NAPCAN Play Your Part Poster or visit their website to download their social media resources.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids Grant
Reminders
- Memo: NSW Centre for Volunteering - Supplementary Volunteer Grants - Closing Sun 20 Sep
- Circular 3645: Call for Nominations - NSW Representative Teams Selectors - Closing Sun 13 Sep
- Circular 3644: Annual Gear & Equipment Inspections Program
- Circular 3642: Annual Compliance Requirements for the 2020/21 Season
- Memo: Central Coast Council Working Together, Staying Strong Funding Support Program
Grants & Fundraising
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
Please note that due to the Coronavirus health emergency all face-to-face fundraising (door knocking appeals) have temporarily ceased.
More information about the Surf Life Saving Foundation and the work they carry out can be found on our website.
Kitchen Catch Up - Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing
In these unique times, many people may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid as COVID-19 continues to impact us all. Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well.
Join us for a 60-minute Kitchen Catch Up with two of our accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainers to learn more about Mental Health and how to look after yourself and others.
Employment Opportunities
Lifeguard Operations Officer - Australian Lifeguard Service NSW
Reporting to the Lifeguard Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to use your excellent communication, operations administration, data collection and report writing skills to further the aims of the Australian Lifeguard Service (NSW). Applications close Monday 7 September.
SLSQ - General Manager, Membership and Sport
SLSQ is seeking a passionate individual who holds experience with constructing and enhancing sporting programs, in addition to understanding the complexities of a membership organisation and the key areas to leverage in order enhance the membership base and offering.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
With over 350 positions available across 90 locations, 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 as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Seasonal Lifeguards
- Casual Lifeguards.
Returning 2019/20 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.
Australian UAV Service - Paid Positions Now Available!
With a presence in every coastal council, the AUAVS is encouraging SLS members 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 as:
- UAV Operators (non-RePL)
- UAV Pilots (RePL).
Returning 2019/20 UAV staff are encouraged to reapply. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the UAV page of the SLSNSW website.
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