No Images? Click here Friday 1 November 2019 Sydney Lifesavers Win Rescue of the Month AwardThe rescue of a kitesurfer at Kurnell has won volunteer surf lifesavers the NSW Rescue of the Month award for September 2019. Drone Cuts Response Time in Boating IncidentNew technology and strategically positioned rescue equipment is making life easier for surf lifesavers responding to emergency callouts in the Batemans Bay area this season. Congratulations to Envirobank Founder Narelle AndersonOn Monday 28 October, Envirobank founder Narelle Anderson was presented with the 2019 Indigenous Person in Business Award at the 31st annual Ethnic Business Awards ceremony. SLSNSW would like to congratulate Narelle on this achievement and looks forward to many more successes throughout the partnership. AnnouncementsACNC 2019 Annual Information StatementThere are only three months to go until the 2019 Annual Information Statement (AIS) is due for charities that operate on a standard financial year (1 July to 30 June). 2018/19 SLSNSW Annual ReportThe Annual Report is now available to download from our website. Child Safe Sport WorkshopsThe Office of Sport NSW has upcoming workshops at SLS Hunter Branch office. Nominations For SLSNSW PanelsThe SLSNSW Board is calling for nominations for a number of committees/panels. Rescue of the MonthHas someone at your club or branch performed an outstanding rescue? Make sure you nominate them for the Rescue of the Month award! Nominations to Branch close on 4 November with nominations to SLSNSW closing on 8 November. Latest Circulars New
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Know someone in your Club or Branch that would like to receive Club Mail? Grants & Fundraising 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. 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 FoundationThe SLSF 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. |