No Images? Click here Friday 20 September 2019 Surf Boat Sweep Rebecca Hamilton Makes History at Australian ChampionshipsRebecca Hamilton from South Maroubra SLSC made history at the Surf Life Saving Australia Championships held in April on the Gold Coast as the first female surf boat sweep to claim an Aussie medal. Beck has also been part of an AIS leadership program this year to drive the advancement of women in sport. Here's her story. Coastal Drowning Spike in NSW - Lifesavers on High AlertNSW has recorded a 22 percent spike in coastal drowning deaths over the 2018-19 year with 44 people tragically drowning along the NSW coast. Masterclass Empowers Next Generation of LeadersSeven NSW lifesavers attended the recent National Leaders’ Masterclass at the University of South Australia, with some participants describing it as “life-changing”. Mass Rescue of 40 People Wins Rescue of the YearA mass rescue of any kind is a big operation for a patrol to manage. On 17 February 40 people fell victim to being swept off a sandbar suddenly at North Cronulla. New Surf Life Saving Beacon Activated in EmergencyOn Sunday 15 September, a SLSNSW Emergency Response Beacon at the notorious Dreamtime Beach was pivotal in getting help quickly to a badly injured surfer. Illawarra Lifesavers Get Royal TreatmentAustralian beaches are well-known for their propensity to attract English tourists, but it was an unusually high-profile Englishman who visited North Wollongong Beach last Saturday 14 September. Know someone in your Club or Branch that would like to receive Club Mail? AnnouncementsStrategic Leadership ProgramApplications are now open for the 2019 SLSNSW Strategic Leadership Program. Inclusive Beaches Equipment GrantSLSA is offering Inclusive Beaches Equipment Grants to the value of $1,500. National Leadership College 2020Expressions of Interest now open for the National Leadership College 2020. Mental Health First Aid CourseOne 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. Latest Circulars Pre-Season Equipment SaleGet ready for the new patrol season and order your stocks of DMC Elite Surf Fins, PAQUAclear Radio Harnesses and Surf Rescue Tubes all at reduced prices. Find out more here or contact Andrew McIvor, Australian Event Safety Services Manager. New
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Events DHL Tree Planting DaySurf Life Saving’s major National Partner DHL has embarked on an initiative to plant one-million trees globally. They are reaching out to SLS members to be part of it this October. Additional Event Information
Grants & Fundraising Pop Down to a Pop Up and Support Your Local SLSCThe Envirobank pop-up collections are back from Sunday 6 October at 20 Surf Life Saving Clubs across the state. Bring along your eligible containers to collect or donate your 10c refund. Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of Surf Life Saving Clubs in New South Wales, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs through Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for Surf Life Saving entities across Australia. Surf Life Saving FoundationThe Surf Life Saving Foundation 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 Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!With over 330 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. |