Coronavirus Updates and Resources for SLSNSW Members

A reminder to please continue to check our dedicated Coronavirus webpage for all the latest updates and resources.

New updates include;

• 2019/20 season updating of patrol records
• Extensions to Working With Children Check clearances
• Member Welfare - Information and resources for members to help keep physically and mentally healthy
• Westpac COVID-19 Customer Help Package

Currently SLSNSW is receiving advice from NSW Health and the NSW Government. We will continue to distribute updated information to our members through email, our social media channels and on our dedicated Coronavirus webpage.

Trailblazers March to Celebrate Women in Surf Life Saving

While this year marks the 40th anniversary of women’s formal participation as active surf lifesavers, the involvement of women in Surf Life Saving began well before 1980. Women have had an active role in the movement since its inception – including those who served as surf lifesavers during WWII and were awarded their Bronze Medallions retrospectively just a couple of years ago.

2020 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence

This year the 2020 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence will be brought to you online!

Due to the current COVID-19 health emergency and Government social distancing restrictions, we are unable to hold an in-person 2020 Awards night. However, the outstanding achievements and incredible contributions made by members, clubs and branches must be recognised so we're bringing the Awards to you at home.

Stay tuned for further event information! In the meantime, information on the award categories and how to nominate is available via Circular 3637: 2019-20 Awards of Excellence

New

• Memo: 2019/20 Season SurfGuard Patrol Records
• Memo: NSW Volunteer of the Year Nominations
• Memo: Coach Assessor Award Expiration
• Circular 3639: SLSNSW Coach Survey

Reminders

• Memo: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Cessation of Volunteer Patrolling Services
• Memo: Annual General Meeting Advice for Club Management Teams
• Memo: Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Organisations – NSW Bushfires Feb 2020

Due to the NSW Government’s Public Health Order to cancel all outdoor events and gatherings of 500 people or more and indoor events and gatherings of 100 people or more, a number of state and national events have been postponed or cancelled.

Please refer to the Surf Life Saving NSW website for the most up-to-date event information.

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.