SLSNSW Club Mail No Images? Click here Friday 13 April 2018 SLSNSW State Conference 28 - 29 July 2018Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to announce that registrations are open for the 2018 State Conference! This will be held in Sydney on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July 2018 at the Novotel Brighton Beach, Brighton-Le-Sands. The conference will be centred around communicating SLSNSW's strategic direction for 2018-20, and will cover topics such as safeguarding children, mental health, critical incident support, community engagement, leadership and culture, recruitment and retention, communication and inclusion. The conference is aimed at those holding key roles in Surf Life Saving Clubs, including Club Presidents, Club Captains, Member Services Officers, Chief Training Officers, Volunteer Coordinators, Junior Activity Chairpersons, Member Protection Information Officers and/or members who are emerging leaders within the Club. Please confirm your attendance at this conference with your club prior to submitting your online registration or making any travel arrangements or bookings. Clubs will be able to request additional spaces at the conference (in addition to the three fully subsidised places per club) by contacting Tiffany Chapman, tchapman@surflifesaving.com.au. A frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) document for the conference is also available to assist with logistical information for attendees. Thank you to members who have submitted their ideas contributing to the conference program, and we encourage member to contact Tiffany Chapman before Monday 30th April. We will continue to work on the conference program and speakers and share this with you in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there. Future Lifesaving Leaders Are Sydney BoundA group of highly dedicated young surf lifesavers will trade school books for surf caps when they make their way to an exciting leadership network opportunity on Sydney’s Northern Beaches from next week. Tathra Tackles Fire Tragedy Head OnThe tenacity and resilience of surf lifesavers has been demonstrated to great effect over recent weeks, as the tiny Tathra community struggles in the aftermath of the recent devastating fires. Lifesavers Welcome Rock Fishing AnnouncementSurf Life Saving NSW has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the second stage of the Rock Fishing Safety Act made in Sydney on Friday morning. Lifesaving Legend Hangs Up CapBeachgoers at Bilgola on Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Sunday were fortunate enough to be part of history as Australia’s oldest active lifesaver bade farewell to his patrol for the final time. Bodyboarder Drowns At Yamba BeachDespite the best efforts of lifeguards and emergency responders a man has drowned after getting into difficulty while bodyboarding at Yamba’s Main Beach in Northern NSW on Wednesday. Lifesavers Successfully Resuscitate Man At BondiA 70 year old man has been brought back to life by Bondi surf lifesavers in a lengthy resuscitation exercise last weekend. 2018 IRB Sharkskin SeriesIRB racing returns to NSW in 2018 with the Sharkskin IRB Premiership rounds kicking off on the first weekend of May, followed by the 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship held at South West Rocks on the 30 June - 1 July. Entries are now open via the Carnival Management System and the Entry Circular can be accessed here. Emergency Management Volunteer ScholarshipsVolunteers from emergency management agencies are encouraged to apply for the next round of scholarships. The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience is administering scholarships on behalf of the Australian Government for emergency management volunteers to undertake accredited emergency management vocational or higher education. The scholarships are open to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are volunteers in an emergency management agency. This is your chance to secure up to $12,000 towards your vocational training or up to $25,000 for higher education. Visit the AIDR website for details on who is eligible to apply and how to prepare your application. Latest Circulars Circular Reminders
Events 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB ChampionshipThe 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Season will showcase the best lifesavers from across NSW competing over 4 Premiership Rounds and a State Championship. 2018 NSW Pool Rescue ChampionshipsThe 2018 NSW Pool Rescue
Championships will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here. Surf Life Saving Foundation All information regarding locations and fundraising sites in NSW can now be found in one central location on the SLSNSW website. This page will continue to be updated as new Raffle and Door Knock activity is scheduled (weekly & monthly), so please refer to this page as your first point of contact. Please see all NSW fundraising locations here. If you have any questions, please email fundraising@surflifesaving.com.au Grants ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1The ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1 are currently open for organisations within a handful of NSW LGAs. Category 1 funding is available for specific local community priorities which support community welfare and social services; community development; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. Further information can be accessed from here (then select your relevant LGA). Local Sporting ChampionsThe Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an Official National Sporting Organisation (NSO) endorsed State, National or International sporting championships or a School Sport Australia State or National championships. Round one is now open and closes 30June 2018. For more details please click here. Australian Sports Foundation's Giving4Grassroots Sports4EveryoneThe Australian Sports Foundation’s Giving4Grassroots Sports4Everyone program is now open. This program grants community-based organisations and clubs funds for activities and programs focused on increasing participation of local community members in sport. More information is available via Memo: Aust Sports Foundation Giving4Grassroots Sports4Everyone View all available grants here. New Opportunities Risk and Safety OfficerMake a difference in this iconic Australian organisation in a new key role focusing on enterprise risk management and safety. Take ownership of the risk management framework and drive improvements throughout the organisation. SLSNT Operations ManagerSLSNT are looking for an Operations Manager to join their team. This person will be a self motivated professional with a can do attitude to manage the growth & development of SLSNT Lifeguard and Lifesaving Services. SurfCom OperatorWe are currently seeking professional individuals with great communication skills for our State Operations Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to provide operational and communication support to our State Operations Centre- the communication and coordination hub in NSW. Lifeguard OfficerWe are currently seeking a self-motivated individual with a can do attitude and great administrative skills. This is a unique opportunity to provide administrative and hands on support to our Lifeguard headquarters team. Duty Operations OfficerWe are currently seeking a professional individual with great communication skills and knowledge of Surf Emergency Response System (SERS) and Surfcom to join a small and highly motivated team at the State Operations Centre (SOC). |