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Friday 4 May 2018
SLSNSW State Conference - Program Teaser
Last week we launched the online registrations for the 2018 State Conference and already have over 50 members signed up to join us in July!
For those who are waiting to know more about the program and what will be shared, work-shopped and discussed we are able to give you a sneak peak of a keynote speaker presenting on day one. Ashley Fell is a social researcher, trends analyst and Team Leader of Communications at the internationally recognised McCrindle. Her expertise is in training and equipping leaders and teams on how to communicate across generational barriers – be prepared to be amazed at her demographic data and what our lives between the flags may look like in the future.
A draft program will be shared in the coming weeks, and we thank our members who have shared their thoughts and ideas for sessions at the conference. Registrations will close on Monday 28th May – so to secure your spot (and your travel subsidy and conference pack) please ensure that you register before this date. Please confirm your attendance at this conference with your club prior to submitting your online registration or making any travel arrangements or bookings. For more information please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document, or contact Tiffany Chapman tchapman@surflifesaving.com.au.
Ducks Away As Lifesavers Gear Up For IRB Season
The 2018 Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) season is shaping up to be the biggest yet with a record number of round one competitors set to take to the start-line at Stockton Beach this weekend.
NSW Stars Named In Aussie Squad
Surf Life Saving NSW congratulates the eleven athletes chosen to be part of the 2018 Australian Life Saving Team High Performance Squad.
Lifesavers Reflect On Bronze Journey
Three members of Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club who completed their Bronze Medallion 10 years ago have been reflecting on the journey surf lifesaving has taken them, both within the discipline and in their professional lives.
Leading From The Front
The running record of Swansea’s Angela Leadbeatter already places her high in the pantheon of distance beach runners but it’s her efforts mentoring the next generation that mark her out as a true leader.
Flags Lowered On Lifesaving Season
The flags are down, the red and yellow uniforms are hanging out to dry along with the iconic quarter cap, and thousands of surf lifesavers can look back with pride after the final weekend of patrols for the 2017/18 season.
Win 1 of 20 Double Passes To Breath - In Cinemas Now!
To celebrate the release of Breath the movie, we’ve got 20 double-passes to giveaway! To enter all you have to do is visit our Facebook page and tag the person you’d take along with you.
Entries close May 6 2018, T&Cs: bit.ly/SLSNSWTCs.
SLSA Inclusion & Accessibility Forum
We wish to confirm the ‘Inclusion & Accessibility Forum’ has been set for Saturday 16 June 2018, and will be held at SLSA Head Office at Surf House, Bondi Beach. The forum is aimed at any club, branch or state club representative who has an interest in the disability and inclusion space. The forum is open to all SLS Clubs and States, there is no limit on the amount of delegates that may attend.
The focus of the forum will be on “how to”:
- What we are currently doing
- What do we need to know
- What we can do better at
- What does the future look like
The forum will consist of insights from existing club programs, industry professionals, strategic direction workshop and guest speaker panels. Further information will be sent in the coming month in relation to program and agenda of the forum.
The forum will take place from 10am – 5pm with the potential for networking drinks from 5pm – 7pm should there be enough interest.
For the Forum the following costs will be assumed by SLSA for all attending guests:
- Meals (specifically morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch for the forum, or other associated activity as agreed)
- Conference facility costs.
Attending representatives will be responsible for all other costs.
With the assistance of Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) who are supporting the forum, a travel grant has been established to reimburse the travel costs of a club to travel to the forum up to the value of $500 per club. The grant may be used to cover airfares, accommodation or fuel. Please submit this grant form back to tneowhouse@slsa.asn.au no later than Friday 1 June.
Please send your RSVP (with attendee names and club details) to Taleah via email by no later than Friday 11th May.
Tathra Appeal
Surf Life Saving NSW is proud to stand alongside and support the Tathra community as they work to recover and rebuild after the devastating bushfires that swept through the area in March.
As they now move into the rebuild phase, we have launched an appeal to provide much needed relief to the communities impacted. The total sum donated will be forwarded to the Mayoral Appeal Fund where the management and distribution of these funds will be overseen by an independent Advisory Panel chaired by the Mayor Cr, Kirsty McBain.
All donations are greatly appreciated and can be made here.
AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer Scholarship
On behalf of the Federal Government the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is offering the AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer Scholarship Rd 3, which is now open and closes on 14 May 2018.
The million dollar scholarship fund has been established to recognise the complex service delivered by volunteers and the high-level skills and leadership required to respond to emergency situations. Funding is available for the reimbursement of education and training costs for volunteers in an emergency management agency that wish to undertake studies in accredited units or courses in emergency and disaster management vocational training and education, and higher education.
A letter of endorsement is required with every application. For more information please click here.
Latest Circulars
Circular Reminders
- Circular 3544: 2018 SLSNSW Beach Development Clinics Nominations
- Circular 3543: 2017-18 Lifesaving Equipment Grant (LEG)
- Circular 3542: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Interstate Team Management
- Circular 3541: 2019-20 Senior Officials Nominations
- Circular 3540: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships Officials Nomination
- SLSA Circular: 64 Call For Nominations Sport Technical Advisors
- SLSA Circular: 62 Call For Nominations Learning And Development
- Circular 3539: Entry Circular - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership and 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship
- SLSA Circular: 59 Cleaner Outboard Engines Scheme (COES) 2017-18
- Memo: 2018 NSW UAV Operations
- Circular 3536: 2017/18 SLSNSW Awards Of Excellence - Updated 12 April 2018
- Memo: Powercraft Operations Notice
Events
2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship
The 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Season will showcase the best lifesavers from across NSW competing over 4 Premiership Rounds and a State Championship.
2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships
The 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in
Woy Woy.
Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Grants
ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1
The ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1 are currently open for organisations within a handful of NSW LGAs.
Category 1 funding is available for specific local community priorities which support community welfare and social services; community development; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.
Further information can be accessed from here (then select your relevant LGA).
Local Sporting Champions
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an Official National Sporting Organisation (NSO) endorsed State, National or International sporting championships or a School Sport Australia State or National championships.
Round one is now open and closes 30 June 2018. For more details please click here.
NSW Community Building Partnerships
The NSW Community Building Partnerships program funds community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes and promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion; $330,000 is available to fund projects in every NSW State Electorate.
To find out more, please click here.
View all available grants here.
