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Friday 14 February 2020
Vale Max Waters OAM: The Innovator
It is with great sadness that Surf Life Saving NSW advises of the passing of life member Max Waters OAM on 4 February 2020 at 89 years-old.
The Day the Sun Didn't Rise: NYE on the Far South Coast
Early on 31 December 2019, the Far South Coast community woke to an emergency text message. Fire was an imminent threat.
U.S Provides Direct Relief for Bushfire Effort
With the recent bushfire crisis attracting attention from around the world, SLSNSW has been the recipient of an incredibly generous donation of particulate face masks.
2020 ASRL Open and Interstate Championships LIVE Stream
Tune in on Facebook today to watch all the surf boat action LIVE from Mollymook SLSC for the 2020 ASRL Open. Interstates will be streamed LIVE today from 3pm!
Announcements
Lifesaving, Masters and Opens Champs Entries
Late entries for Lifesaving close this Sunday 16 Feb, 11pm. Entries for Masters and Opens close Mon 17 Feb, 11pm. Online late entries close Sun 23 Feb, 11pm.
Age Champs and Your local club Inclusive Champs Entries
Late entries for Age Champs close this Sunday 16 Feb, 11pm.
Entries for the Inclusive Champs extended until Wed 19 Feb 2020.
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Shark Mitigation
Complete this 20 minute survey on the NSW DPI Shark Management Strategy for your chance to win one of five BCF $100 gift cards.
Post Critical Incident Support
SLSNSW has a strong commitment and focus on member welfare and have introduced myriad improvements and resources to support this position.
Long Service Awards
At the most recent Board meeting, the SLSNSW Board of Directors agreed to remove all costs for Long Service Awards. This change will be implemented with immediate effect.
Novel Coronavirus Information & Guidance
SLSA has released a Memo containing information and guidance for our membership regarding the novel coronavirus emergency.
2020 NSW Youth Advisory Council
Applications for the NSW Youth Advisory Council close Sun 1 Mar. Membership of the YAC is open to all people between the ages of 12 & 24.
SLSNSW History Panel Nominations
Expressions of interest are now open for members interested in joining the SLSNSW History Panel. Nominations close Fri 28 Feb.
Skills Maintenance - Endorsed Delegates
A number of enquiries have been received about who can be engaged to conduct Skills Maintenance sessions other than SLSNSW Assessors and Facilitators. A Memo has been released to clarify that only Endorsed Delegates are able to conduct Skills Maintenance sessions.
Celebrating Women in Surf Life Saving
July 1 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties.
To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of women as active surf lifesavers, we are calling for stories, photos and video of trailblazing women in the surf lifesaving movement.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: Skills Maintenance - Endorsed Delegates
- SLSA Memo: Novel Coronavirus Guidelines and Information
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Age Water Safety Roster
- SLSA Circular: 51 19-20 Nutri-Grain Iron Series Results
- SLSA Circular: 50 19-20 Interstate Championships 2020 Results
- SLSA Circular: 49 - 19-20 Super Surf Teams League (SSTL) Results
- Circular 3632: 2020 NSW Masters, Open and Lifesaving Championships - Entry Circular - Updated 12 Feb 2020
- Circular 3631: 2020 NSW Age Championships - Entry Circular - Updated 12 Feb 2020
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Lifesaving Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb 2020
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Age Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb 2020
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Opens Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb 2020
- Download: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships - Masters Official Appointments - Updated 12 Feb 2020
Reminders
- Memo: IRB Scrutineering Dates 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
- Memo: 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championship Venue Announcement
- Memo: Restricted Events for the 2020 NSW Age Championships
- Memo: 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Powercraft Roster
- Memo: Disaster Assistance - NSW Bushfires 20 January 2020
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Upcoming Events
- Fri 14 - Sun 16 Feb - 2020 ASRL Open
- Sat 22 Feb - Sun 8 Mar - 2020 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
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Grants & Fundraising
Mental Health First Aid Course
One in five Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW is now delivering the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Standard 2 Day Course as authored by Mental Health First Aid Australia, delivered by instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia. The course will equip participants with the skills necessary to help someone they may be concerned about. For more information please contact the Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW on 1300 766 257.
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
The SLSF carry out weekly raffle ticket sales at shopping centres and a monthly giving program (face-to-face door knocking) called Guardians Of The Surf. A full list of the current face-to-face door knocking locations can be downloaded from our website.
Employment Opportunities
Chief Financial Officer
The CFO is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of Surf Life Saving NSW and its commercial arm, Surf Life Saving Services. This role directs the organisation's financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with financial institutions and auditors.
3 Narabang Way Belrose NSW 2085
PO Box 307 Belrose NSW 2085 Australia
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