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Friday 27 March 2020
Volunteer Beach Patrol Season Ends Early | Message From SLSNSW President George Shales
The SLSNSW Board convened on Thursday 26 March 2020 to discuss the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the stricter restrictions announced by Government and in return reconsider the position SLSNSW would maintain for the remainder of the 2019/20 patrolling season.
Effective immediately, all patrols by volunteer surf lifesavers on NSW beaches will be cancelled for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
This unprecedented decision has been made to protect the safety and welfare of volunteer surf lifesavers from potential infection by the COVID-19 virus and to support the Government’s position in discouraging large gatherings of people on beaches across NSW.
The SLSNSW Board would like to thank all Branches, Clubs and members for your continued patience and professionalism during these difficult and unprecedented times.
More information regarding this decision and what it means for clubs, branches and members can be found via Memo: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Cessation of Volunteer Patrolling Services
Other new updates have also been published on the SLSNSW Coronavirus webpage relating to;
- FAQs released by Surf Life Saving's national insurance broker, JLT/Marsh
- Annual General Meeting advice for club management teams
- Stimulus incentives for not-for-profits
- Free online courses from SLSA and the Australian Government
Currently SLSNSW is receiving advice from NSW Health and the NSW Government. We will continue to distribute updated information to our members through email and on our dedicated Coronavirus webpage.
NSW Inclusive Championships' Second Year Success
The 2020 NSW Your local club Inclusive Championships was held on Sunday 1 March at Swansea Belmont as part of the NSW Championships event. For the second year, over 40 members living with a disability who are part of an Inclusive Surf Life Saving club program have had the opportunity to participate.
Announcements
Community Education Update and Health Checks
Branches and clubs were recently sent an update on the SLSNSW Community Education Team's activity. A health check survey about how community education is being developed, delivered and managed at branch and club levels was also circulated. This health check is important in developing strategy, identifying resources, shaping delivery programs and most importantly, ensuring we understand the priorities of our members, clubs and branches.
For more information regarding the health check, please contact your Club President or Chief Training Officer.
Surf Club Facility Grants Now Open
Applications are now open for 2020 NSW Surf Club Facility Program Grants. Applications close 31 March.
Emergency Services Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2020 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.
SLSNSW Director Positions - Call for Nominations
SLSNSW is calling for nominations for several SLSNSW Director positions.
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.
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Upcoming Events
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.
Grants & Fundraising
Mental Health First Aid Course
One 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.
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.
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