Coronavirus Updates and Resources

SLSNSW is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our members. The contents of our Coronavirus webpage is being constantly reviewed and includes the latest information from official sources including the Australian Government Department of Health, NSW Health and NSW Sport.

2020 SLSNSW Virtual Awards of Excellence

There are only two days until the biggest night of the year and we're so excited to celebrate our 76,000 members and all that you achieved last season.

Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant

A reminder that the Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant online shop closes Monday 31 August 2020. Circular 3635 and login details have been sent to all Club Administration/Secretary email accounts. If you have not logged-in and placed your orders yet, please do so as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Kitchen Catch Up - Understanding Mental Health & Wellbeing

In these unique times, many people may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid as COVID-19 continues to impact us all. Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well.

Join us for a 60-minute Kitchen Catch Up with two of our accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainers to learn more about Mental Health and how to look after yourself and others.

New

• Memo: NSW Centre for Volunteering - Supplementary Volunteer Grants

Reminders

• Memo: NSW Government Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
• Circular 3646: 2020/21 SLSNSW Senior Officials Carnival Referee Nominations - Second Call
• Circular 3645: Call for Nominations - NSW Representative Teams Selectors
• Memo: Sport Access Foundation (SAF) No Barriers & SAF PICA Group Kick Start Grants
• Circular 3644: Annual Gear & Equipment Inspections Program
• Memo: 2020/21 Radio Servicing Arrangements
• Memo: SLSNSW Surf Sports Officials Database
• Memo: Annual Affiliation & Charitable Fundraising Number
• Circular 3642: Annual Compliance Requirements for the 2020/21 Season
• Memo: Northern Beaches Council COVID Grants
• Circular 3635: 2020 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant
• Memo: Central Coast Council Working Together, Staying Strong Funding Support Program
• Memo: Monthly Coach Zoom Workshops

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.

Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!

With over 350 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 as:

• Lifeguard Supervisors
• Seasonal Lifeguards
• Casual Lifeguards.

Returning 2019/20 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.

Australian UAV Service - Paid Positions Now Available!

With a presence in every coastal council, the AUAVS is encouraging SLS members 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 as:

• UAV Operators (non-RePL)
• UAV Pilots (RePL).

Returning 2019/20 UAV staff are encouraged to reapply. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the UAV page of the SLSNSW website.