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Thursday 20 May 2021
School Drone Program Targets Girls in Science
Surf Life Saving NSW’s Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) in partnership with She Maps has launched a drone program for school students in Years 5-9 in NSW and the ACT, with a focus on getting more girls involved in engineering and technology.
Schools that book a Drone Education Course incursion before the end of term three will receive a 50% discount.
International Water Safety Day: Babar's Story
International Water Safety Day is 15 May each year. This year Surf Life Saving NSW has launched Babar’s story to mark the annual day of water safety awareness.
If you have enquiries about community education, particularly how you can initiate your own local programs please contact the team at educationevents@surflifesaving.com.au.
Kiama Downs Dominates First Round of Sharkskin NSW IRB Series
The south coast club took out an incredible 15 of the 23 finals for the round one event. Check out all the results, point score and photos from last weekend's event. Thank you to Terrigal SLSC for hosting round one.
National Volunteer Week: 17-23 May
Reconnect with your fellow lifesavers during National Volunteer Week and give them a wave of appreciation on social media. Upload a photo of you waving your appreciation using #NVW2021 and #mysurflife and we'll share them and your messages throughout the week.
Announcements
Our Club is Your Club - National Recruitment Campaign Resources
Download the campaign resources including posters, website banners, videos, photos and social media tiles. You can also customise your own using available templates.
Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards
Nominations close Wednesday 16 June for the 2021 Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards. Help recognise the outstanding women within Surf Life Saving who go above and beyond to support and inspire their community.
Expression of Interest – Chair of Education and Chair of Development
SLSA is calling for expressions of interest for the roles of Chair of Education, and Chair of Development. Chairs will be appointed for a two-year term. EOI’s must be submitted by COB Wednesday 19 May 2021.
NSW Gov Get Ready Community Award
Entries close Tuesday 15 June for the NSW Government Get Ready Community Award. The Award recognises and celebrates the work communities do to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
AMP Tomorrow Fund
Applications close 9 June 2021 for the AMP Tomorrow Fund. This year the AMP Tomorrow Fund is offering a total of $1 million in grants for individuals working to make a positive impact in any field in Australia. Funding of $5,000 to $100,000 is available and can be used for range of activities and expenses
Resilient Australia Awards 2021
Nominations close 3 June 2021 for the Resilient Australia Awards. Awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia, as well as images capturing resilience in action.
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Nominations close 5pm Fri 9 Jul for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Awards recognise the efforts and the personal contribution of volunteers, and help to remind communities and our civic leaders of the true value of volunteering.
Latest Circulars
New
- SLSA Circular: 45 20-21 The Australian Pool Rescue Championships 2021 - Call for Officials
Reminders
- Memo: Individual Grant Opportunity - AIS Elevate Learning Grants Program Round 3
- Circular 3673: 2021 Interstate Pool Rescue Team Management Nominations
- Memo: NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 4
- Memo: NSW Floods Funding Assistance - Updated 12 April
- Memo: Australian Government Powering Communities Program
- Memo: NSW Community Building Partnership Program - Closing 14 May
- Circular 3667: 2020/21 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
Events
2021 Sharkskin NSW IRB Season
Good luck to all of the teams competing this weekend at Terrigal SLSC for Round 1 of the 2021 Sharkskin NSW IRB Series.
2021 NSW Pool Rescue Championships
SLSNSW is pleased to confirm that the 2021 NSW Pool Rescue Championships will be held at Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy on 16-18 July 2021. More information will be available on the event page soon.
24 Hour Row for Mental Health
The 24 Hour Row supporting Gotcha4Life is back for 2021. This year surf clubs are encouraged to join in the 24-hour event on 14-15 August. Sign your club up now to be part of the event. It's a great opportunity to engage your community ahead of the new season and anyone can participate.
Grants & Fundraising
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 the 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 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.
