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June 2020
Welcome to our monthly e-news for Surf Life Saving members in NSW. Each month we’ll bring you a quick snapshot of what’s happening across the state, we’ll celebrate the achievements of some of our dedicated surf lifesavers, let you know about the latest special offers for members and feature upcoming events!
Record Funding Package for NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs
Surf Life Saving NSW President George Shales OAM and CEO Steven Pearce have announced a record funding package for all surf clubs in NSW to help them recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding package is one of the biggest single injections of funding to clubs ever made by Surf Life Saving NSW and is designed to support clubs as they open their doors and re-engage with their members in the lead-up to the new summer patrol season.
Rock Fisher Rescue Wins Rescue of the Month Award
The life saving rescue of a 32-year-old rock fisher, who was swept into the water without a life jacket, has been awarded the Surf Life Saving NSW Rescue of the Month for March 2020.
Women Celebrate 40 Years as Surf Lifesavers
Wednesday 1 July 2020 marks 40 years since women were given the opportunity by Surf Life Saving Australia to achieve their Bronze Medallions, don the iconic red and yellow patrol uniform and actively patrol Australian beaches as surf lifesavers.
Far South Coast Bushfire Stories
For the entire month of January, the Far South Coast was in a constant state of uncertainty and fear of the threat of fires.
On New Year's Eve, the sun didn't rise and thousands retreated to our surf clubs where lifesavers stood up with skills, compassion and support for their communities. No one asked them to do it but they were there, and our iconic red and yellow uniforms became a lifesaving beacon through the dark, thick smoke.
What our lifesavers did is remarkable and as a result, the community now has a much deeper understanding of our capabilities on and off the beach.
This full-length video reveals some of the stories of strength and heartache of our lifesavers and the wider community.
Lifesavers Use AI Technology to Spot Sharks
A world-first scientific trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to help drone pilots identify shark species in real time has been completed at five beaches in northern NSW.
Gina Crick - The Woman Who Dared to Dream
In 1973 Gina Crick joined Woonona Surf Life Saving Club and became a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Back then her role was serving ice creams at the clubhouse tuck shop. Under the existing Surf Life Saving regulations at the time, that was the limit of women’s official involvement.
Surf Life Saving and Gotcha4Life Partner to Help Save Lives
Surf Life Saving NSW has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gus Worland’s Gotcha4Life, as both organisations look to help build mental fitness and turn the tide on declining mental health and the increase in suicide within communities.
Beach to Bush 2020: We Need You!
SLSNSW is calling for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to present our annual iconic Beach to Bush program. This year's tours are scheduled to commence at the end of October 2020.
Lifesavers Recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Surf Life Saving NSW members were among those recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community in the Queen’s Birthday Honours announced this month.
2020 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
The 2019/20 season was one we’ll never forget. From fires and floods through to a global pandemic, NSW lifesavers and lifeguards continued to display unwavering commitment to protecting and saving lives along our coastline.
On Saturday 29 August we’ll be celebrating all of the incredible efforts of our lifesavers and lifeguards LIVE on our Facebook page for the 2020 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence.
First Female Surf Lifesaver
Forty years ago, Port Kembla’s Nella Keenan (nee Risi) and seven other young women became the first females in Australia to obtain their Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallions. It didn’t seem like a big deal to Nella back then, but for thousands of women today who benefited from the inroads they made, it was a significant achievement.
Sue Martin - The Quiet Trailblazer
It was August 1980 and Sue Martin was fit, loved the beach and wanted to be a surf lifesaver. It was pre-season and she was told that for the first time ever, a squad of women were about to start training at Austinmer Beach. The water was cold, but it was a great opportunity to do her Bronze Medallion, so she asked to be included in the squad.
How to Win an Australian Board Title with Jay Furniss and Nathan Smith
Join Manly's Jay Furniss and high-performance coach Nathan Smith as they talk you through the 2019 Open Male Board finals where you can pick up a number of strategic moves from Australia's top board athletes.
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 as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Season Staff
- Casual Staff.
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.
Local Clubs Are Back!
It’s been a little while, but we’re happy to say NSW clubs are open again. Welcome back to family dinners, birthdays, catching up with friends, watching the footy and all those things we love and have missed during the Coronavirus lock down.
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