SLSNSW Club Mail No Images? Click here Friday 3 August 2018 A Single Bale Of Hay From Each Surf Club, Can We Achieve It?While many of us are blessed to be able to live near the coast, the drought affects and touches us all. So many Surf Lifesavers come from regional areas, or have family or friends struggling on the land. So far together we have raised over $7,800 with $2,000 raised at our State Conference alone! Let's continue to rally together and help out our country mates. 2018 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence - Get Your Tickets Now!There's less than a month to go until lifesaving's night of nights and ticket sales are closing soon! Purchase your tickets now and make sure you're there to celebrate another great season with your fellow lifesavers. Ever Wondered What a Day in The Life of an ALS Lifeguard Is?With over 330 positions available across 90 locations, the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW is encouraging Surf Lifesavers to apply to become a lifeguard! The following roles are available:
Find out more on the Australian Lifeguard Service website and watch this video to see what a day in the life of an ALS lifeguard is like! State Conference Brings The Band Back TogetherIt's been 6 years since the State’s SLSC's got together in one place. More than 350 surf lifesavers from across NSW met in Sydney last weekend to share ideas, discuss challenges and plan for the future of the iconic movement. Eyes On The Prize, NSW Swimmers Chasing GloryThe wait is almost for over for the highly talented contingent of NSW Pool Rescue competitors who have made the trek to Adelaide for the National Championships. Swimming Skills Not Just For PoolsThe Surf Life Saving community welcomes the Federal Government’s recognition of the importance of swimming skills for primary aged children, but is urging politicians and educators not to neglect beach safety. Top Aussie Athletes Dominate Prestigious Hawaiian EventJust over a century since Hawaiian icon Duke Kahanamoku brought surfing to Australia, arguably kick-starting a love affair with the sea that continues to this day, ocean athletes of all persuasions from Down Under continue to achieve success in one of sport’s toughest challenges. 2018 SLSNSW State Conference ResourcesPhotos, videos and other useful resources from the 2018 SLSNSW State Conference will be available online via Dropbox. Recordings of the presentations will continue to be added over the coming weeks. 2018 Beach To Bush - Presenters NeededThis year marks the 25th year of the Beach to Bush program with over 250,000 students benefiting from this free resource. SLSNSW is now calling for expressions of interest for those wishing to be a presenter for this years program which will run from the 19 - 23 November. To register your interest please contact Mike Anderson, manderson@surflifesaving.com.au or 9471 8000. Branch Duty Officer Review - Expressions Of InterestSLSNSW is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from appropriately experienced and qualified SLS members to participate in a comprehensive review of the Branch Duty Officer role. The review will make recommendations for minimum skill and experience standards required for the role, as well as essential training required to ensure consistency and currency across all Branch Duty Officers in the state. Committee applications close 5pm 12 August 2018. Further information can be found on our website. 2018 SLSNSW Midford Board Riding ChampionshipsThe 2018 SLSNSW Midford Board Riding Championships will be held on the 7 - 9 September 2018 at North Narrabeen SLSC. Entries are currently open and close on the 26 August 2018. More information about the event and entry requirements can be found on our website. Expressions of Interest – Advisory Panel: VET Funding Local Grants Program (Closing Date 6 August 2018)The closing date for expressions of interest for the VET Funding Local Grants Advisory Panel has been extended to Monday 6th August 2018. The role of the panel is to make recommendations to Surf Life Saving NSW on the allocation of funding following a review of applications. It is a short-term volunteering opportunity ending at the start of the season. We are looking for at least one Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator and at least one Club President or Club Captain. For more information, visit our website. VET Funding Local Grants Program – Closing Date 2 September 2018Have you thought about what you’ll apply for yet? Any programs or projects which aim to attract new volunteers into Club Education Teams, to increase the diversity of these teams or to retain and recognise existing trainers and assessors will be considered. This is a great opportunity for Clubs and Branches to work collaboratively and to innovate to solve local recruitment and retention issues. The team at Surf Life Saving NSW are available to assist with idea generating, application development and application writing if required. Contact vetgrants@surflifesaving.com.au for assistance. Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and BranchesSubmissions for the Annual Compliance Requirements for clubs and branches for the 2018/19 season are now open. Submissions can be made online here, please read Circular 3559: Annual Requirements for Clubs and Branches to be Compliant With SLSNSW for the 2018/19 Season for further information. Nominations for the Education Advisory Committee and the Development Advisory CommitteeSLSA is now calling for nominations for the Education Advisory Committee and the Development Advisory Committee. Nominations must be submitted on the prescribed Expression of Interest Form found here be endorsed by the Nominee’s Club. If applying for more than one position, a separate application is required for each role. Nominations will be appointed by the respective Chair, Education and Development on 27 August 2018. Nominations For Life Membership of SLSNSWSLSNSW is inviting nominations for members to be recommended for election to Life Membership of SLSNSW. To be considered for Life Membership, a nominee must have rendered distinguished voluntary service to SLSNSW for a period of at least 20 years, with the following condition being applied; for service to be considered as distinguished, it must be sustained and of a conspicuous contribution. Download the Life Membership nomination form. Nominations are to be forwarded via Branch to; CEO, Surf
Life Saving NSW Successful nominations will be announced at the SLSNSW Annual General Meeting, to be held Friday, 2 November 2018. Latest Circulars Circular Reminders
Events 2018 SLSNSW Awards Of ExcellenceThe Awards of Excellence recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions in all aspects of Surf Life Saving. The awards will celebrate the accomplishments of members, clubs and branches in the 2017/18 season. 2018 SLSNSW Midford Board Riding ChampionshipsThe 2018 NSW Midford Board Riding Championships will be held on Friday 7 to Sunday 9 September 2018. Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Grants & Fundraising Local Sport Defibrillator Grant ProgramRound two of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is now open. The Program provides NSW sports clubs the opportunity to acquire an AED package for their club or sports facility at a reduced cost. Grants are available for up to 50% of the AED package in Zones 1 and 2 and up to 75% in Zone 3 (Zone regions are mapped out in the Local Sport Defibrillator Program Guidelines):
SLSNSW is an AED Panel Service Provider and stockist of AEDs in all three zones, therefore successful applicants will be able to purchase their AED directly through SLSNSW by contacting Holly Chave, Academy Business Manager. More information about the Grant and application process can be found on the Office of Sport website or via the Local Sport Defibrillator Program Guidelines. Australian Government Strong Communities Grant Programme - Rd 4The Australian Government Stronger Communities Programme Rd 4 opens on 6 August and closes on 11 October 2018. Please note that community consultation is a critical element of the program. In consultation with their community, each MP must identify potential applicants and projects in their electorate and invite them to apply for a grant. This grant offers eligible not for profit organisations funding from $2,500 up to $20,000 to fund small capital projects that deliver social benefits across Australia. More information on this grant opportunity is available on our website. Surf Life Saving FoundationVisit our website to see all NSW fundraising locations. If you have any questions please email fundraising@surflifesaving.com.au |