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May 2020
Welcome to our monthly e-news for Surf Life Saving members in NSW. Each month we’ll bring you a quick snapshot of what’s happening across the state, we’ll celebrate the achievements of some of our dedicated surf lifesavers, let you know about the latest special offers for members and feature upcoming events!
National Volunteer Week: Surf Lifesavers Changing Communities and Changing Lives
This month we celebrated National Volunteer Week (18 May - 24 May 2020) which is a time to acknowledge the people of Australia who generously donate their time to help better the lives of others. Surf lifesavers are some of the most dedicated and outstanding volunteers who really do change communities and change lives.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week and to recognise the outstanding efforts of our volunteers, we profiled a series of members from NSW surf clubs. Keep reading to learn more about some of our outstanding volunteers!
Ngiare Brown: Proud Yuin Woman and Passionate Volunteer
Professor Ngiare Brown is a Yuin Woman, passionate volunteer and surf sports advocate at Coledale Surf Life Saving Club - and an affiliate of Wanda and Warilla-Barrack Point. Not only does she dedicate her time to the Surf Life Saving movement, but she was also the first Aboriginal doctor in NSW and is a gold medal outrigger crewmember.
Chloe Carr: 2020 NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year
Chloe Carr is a member of Bungan Beach SLSC and was just last month, named the 2020 SLSNSW Female Junior Lifesaver of the Year. She is one of our inspirational members we profiled as part of National Volunteer Week 2020.
Maroubra Man Saved by Quick Thinking and Joint Response
Quick thinking by a group of off-duty lifesavers, combined with the assistance of Lifeguards and paramedics, saved the life of a 30-year-old man at Maroubra Beach in Sydney this month.
Lifesavers Bringing CPR Training to Your Living Room
In a first, Surf Life Saving NSW has launched a ground-breaking online CPR training program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact more people are working, exercising and socialising at home due to social distancing measures.
Kate Broadhurst: Leading Inclusive Programs on the Central Coast
Former Ironwoman Kate Broadhurst from Avoca Beach SLSC and North Entrance SLSC has been leading inclusive programs on the Central Coast since the launch of the Avoca Beach Sharks Nippers in 2016.
“Mega Men” Rescue 16-Year-Old Boy at Coledale Beach, Illawarra
An off-duty surf lifesaver is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of a 16-year-old boy who was caught in large swell at Coledale Beach earlier this week. A local resident who had been walking near the beach phoned Triple-Zero after noticing the boy in trouble in the large swell.
Maureen Worth: A Lifetime of Volunteering
Maureen Worth is a Life Member of North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club and has dedicated a lifetime of service to the Surf Life Saving movement. Enrolling her children in Nippers kick-started Maureen's involvement and since then she has held numerous positions, helping out wherever she could.
Emma Leggett - Budden: Young Innovator
Emma Leggett-Budden hails from Bungan Beach SLSC. She recently invented a solution to help IRB crews move outboard motors safely.
"My dad has been a volunteer at Warriewood SLSC for almost 13 years and gives so much of his time to lifesaving so when he told me about the problem I wanted to help fix it to give something back to the club and to all of the members who volunteer so much of their time," said Emma.
Sharkskin Supports Frontline Healthcare Workers
When the Coronavirus pandemic reached Australian shores, both domestic retail sales and international exports were impacted, leaving many local manufacturers in hot water. But using some Aussie ingenuity, watersports apparel manufacturer Sharkskin has risen to the challenge, transforming their factory into a production line for protective equipment for frontline healthcare workers.
Race Analysis Series
In episode two of the Race Analysis Series, newly qualified Australian Olympic Kayaker Riley Fitzsimmons sits down with his partner and champion Ironwoman Georgia Miller to talk through the Australian Ski final. Riley provides some great insights and tips for young ski paddlers especially on the return to the beach.
Jackson Towns: Passionate Volunteer Surf Lifesaver and Emergency Service Professional
Jackson Towns has been a member of Elouera SLSC for ten years, and when he isn't patrolling or volunteering as a Duty Officer, he works full-time for another NSW emergency service organisation.
How to Look Great on a Video Call
We're all making a lot of video calls and home videos with our laptops and mobile devices at the moment, so we've put together this little 'How To' to help you look and sound great!
Celebrating Women in Surf Life Saving
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. July 1 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties.
SLSA Female Mentoring Program
Nominations are now open for SLSA's new Female Mentoring Program. The Program aims to support and encourage confident, strong and skilled female representation within SLS, to strengthen leadership skills and identify and develop the next generation of female leaders to position SLS for the future.
2020 State Champs Highlights
Did you miss the one hour State Champs highlights package on SBS? You can watch it now on our YouTube channel and relive all the incredible moments from the finals weekend!
