Looking For A Change Of Scene This Summer?

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:

• Lifeguard Supervisors

• Season Staff

• Casual Staff

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!

2018 SLSNSW State Conference 

We are now set to welcome over 370 members to the SLSNSW State Conference in July – a fantastic representation from around 90% of our clubs. We will be sending a welcome email out to all registered conference participants on Tuesday 3rd of July – and this will contain the latest program and session overviews, information on transport, accommodation and parking as well as a raft of helpful information to ensure you get the most out of your conference experience. 

We are also very excited to announce that Bronnie Macintosh from Fire and Rescue NSW will be delivering the final keynote address at the conference following her hugely successful presentation at TEDx Sydney. It’s going to be a busy few days and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Nominations for Life Membership of SLSNSW

SLSNSW 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
PO Box 307
Belrose, NSW, 2085
Marked Private & Confidential by Friday, 28th September 2018.

Successful nominations will be announced at the SLSNSW Annual General Meeting, to be held Friday, 2nd November 2018.

2018 Beach to Bush Program - Registrations Now Open

Celebrating its 25th year, school registrations for the 2018 Beach to Bush program are now open. This year, the tour will be visiting the Tamworth, Canberra, Lismore, West Wyalong, Young, Bourke and Narrabri areas from Monday 19th November - Friday 23rd November - Just in time for the school holidays! 

Watch this video for more information or visit our website.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Surf Life Saving is committed to the protection of children through the Safeguarding Children and Young People Program. Reporting serious concerns is one of the most important parts of the program. Just follow these simple steps and visit the SLSA website.

New Education Resources Released

The SLSA Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs has been updated by a national Working Group based on member feedback. Included is an online course which is now available in the Safety and Wellbeing training library on the SLSA eLearning platform. Members can access this online training and the resources via the SLSA Members Area. Training resources have also been updated for the ARTC and SMAFA awards, and the circular is available here.

Premier's Volunteer Recognition Program

The Premier's Volunteer Recognition Program recognises the contribution volunteers make towards our communities. Both adults and students are acknowledged under the program, with each nominee receiving a certificate recognising their individual efforts.

The Premier launched the program in 2015, and since then more than 13,000 volunteers have been recognised across NSW under the program. Nominations under the Premier’s Volunteer Recognition Program for 2018 closes on 28 September 2018.

To nominate a volunteer visit the Volunteering NSW website.

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding efforts of the 2 million+ volunteers in NSW, and to promote the importance of volunteering to the community.

The Centre for Volunteering has made it possible to recognise your members by suppling SLSNSW with spreadsheets to nominate all your members in a bulk submission. All bulk nomination submissions must be emailed back to award@volunteering.com.au by no later than Friday 6 July.

If you have any questions in relation to these bulk nomination spreadsheets, please don’t hesitate to contact The Centre for Volunteering on 02 9261 3600 or award@volunteering.com.au.

More information about the Awards and nomination process can be found here.

Holden EOFY Sale Now On

Holden have some great EOFY sales prices on offer. As a Surf Life Saving member you also receive exclusive discounts in addition to the EOFY sales prices. Visit the holden website for further information.

Circular Reminders

• SLSA Circular: 78 Member Area Upgrade, Patrol Ops App and Changes to Membership Categories
• Circular 3558: 2018 NSW Midford Board Riding Championships - Entry Circular
• Circular 3557: 2018 NSW Midford Board Riding Championships - Official Nominations
• SLSA Circular: 75 17/18 Pool Grand Prix
• Circular 3556: 2018 SLSNSW Junior Development Academy - Management Nominations
• Memo: 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB State Championship - Scruitineering
• SLSA Circular: Call for Feedback on 34th Edition PSAR Training Manual
• SLSA Circular: 72 17/18 National ICT
• Circular 3555: 2019 NSW YPC Team Management Nomination 
• Circular 3554: 2018 Pool Rescue Development Team Nomination 
• Circular 3553: 2019 NSW Country Interstate Team Management Nominations
• Circular 3552: 2019 NSW Surf Interstate Team Management Nominations
• Memo: SLSNSW Shark Signage
• SLSA Circular: 69 17-18 Member Education Resource Changes
• Memo: 2018 NSW Board Riding Championships - Dates and Venues
• Circular 3549: 2018 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships - Entry Circular
• Memo: NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Bulk Nominations - Centre for Volunteering
• Circular 3541: 2019-20 Senior Officials Nominations
• Circular 3536: 2017/18 SLSNSW Awards Of Excellence - Updated 12 April 2018

Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.

• 30 June - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship
• 14 July - 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships
• 28 July - 2018 SLSNSW State Conference
• 25 August - 2018 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Visit our website to see all NSW fundraising locations. If you have any questions please email fundraising@surflifesaving.com.au

Sydney Water Local Community Grants

The Sydney Water Local Community Grants is now open and closes on Friday 27 July 2018.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support grassroots community organisations in the areas of Sydney, Illawara and the Blue Mountains.

The grant can be used for reusable water bottles, water refill stations, suitable equipment and/or training. Further information on how to apply and application criteria can be found on the SLSNSW website. 

Variety Heart Scholarships

These scholarships are designed to support children with a demonstrated talent who are living with a disability, chronic illness, geographic isolation or financial hardship, to reach the next stage of development in their talent. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded and can be used to help with things like uniforms and equipment, coaching and lessons, travel and other expenses in Sport, The Arts and Education.

Further information can be found on the Variety Heart website - applications close 31 July, 2018.

Local Sporting Champions

The 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, accomodation, 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.

Further information on how to apply and application criteria can be found on the Australian Institute of Sport website.