New Coronavirus Updates and Resources for SLSNSW Members

Surf Life Saving NSW continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic through official sources including the Australian Government Department of Health, NSW Health and NSW Sport.

The situation is extremely fluid and many organisations are having difficulty interpreting what impact the current Government rules and regulations will have on their activities and their members.

We are aware that many clubs and members are keen to resume training activities and usage of surf clubs.

SLSNSW has attempted to distil the information currently available to provide advice to clubs and members in NSW, based on our interpretation of the changes to regulations and information from other sources. We are urging a common-sense approach to the use of this information and advice and appeal to clubs to put the health and safety of their members first at all times.

Please view the 'General Information & Member FAQs' section on our dedicated Coronavirus webpage for all of the new updates relating to Member Training and Education, Club Activities, Junior Activities and Surf Sports Training.

How to Win a State Surf Boat Title with Batemans Bay Opens Crew

The 2020 NSW Open Male Champions from Batemans Bay (Michael Bellett, Wayne Coppin, Brendan Ellis, Luke Price and sweep Neil Innes) take us through their state championship final at Swansea Belmont in March. This crew has had a huge year with the bushfires dramatically impacting their lives over summer, through to winning the gold medal and bringing success and good news back to their community.

Maroubra Man Saved by Quick Thinking and Fast 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 last week.

NSW Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship

The $1000 scholarship is to assist with further studies in the recipient's chosen career whilst celebrating and supporting the contribution of young volunteer heroes. The Scholarship is open to volunteers between the age of 18 and 25. For more information and to apply please visit our website or contact Claire Bevis, SLSNSW Membership Manager.

New

• SLSA Circular: 65 19-20 Female Mentoring Program
• Memo: ALBERT State Steering Committee
• Memo: Monthly Coach Zoom Workshops

Reminders

• Memo: Funding Opportunity - Australian Government Road Safety Innovation Fund
• Memo: Coach Leadership Group
• Memo: NSW Volunteer of the Year Nominations
• Memo: COVID-19 Financial and Other Support Measures for Clubs and Members
• Memo: COVID-19 Resources for NFP Organisations
• Memo: City of Newcastle Rapid Response Boost Our City Community Sector Grant
• Circular 3637: 2019/20 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence - Nominations - Close 30 June 2020
• Memo: 2019/20 Season SurfGuard Patrol Records
• Memo: Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Organisations – NSW Bushfires Feb 2020

This year NSW Branches are hosting their Awards of Excellence ceremonies online! Get your nominations in and join the celebrations.

• Sat 20 June 2020 - Far North Coast (Nominations now open - find out more here!)
• Sat 13 June 2020 - Mid North Coast (More information available soon)
• Fri 19 June 2020 - Hunter (Nominations now open - find out more here!)
• Fri 26 June 2020 - Sydney Northern Beaches (Nominations now open - find out more here!)
• Sat 30 May 2020 - Sydney (Nominations now closed)
• Sat 27 June 2020 - Illawarra (Nominations now open - find out more here!)

Due to the current restrictions put in place by the NSW Government, 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.

Branch Administration Officer - Sydney Northern Beaches

The purpose of this role is to support, engage and promote Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Clubs by providing assistance in the areas related to development, membership recruitment and retention, sustainability and compliance.