No Images? Click here Friday 18 October 2019 Restart a Heart Day Refreshes Vital CPR SkillsVisitors to Sydney’s Manly Beach were reminded about the importance of regular CPR and defibrillator training on Wednesday. SLSNSW teamed-up with Heart Safe Australia to host a Restart a Heart Day event. Restart a Heart Day helps educate and raise community awareness about the important role defibrillators and up-to-date CPR training plays in saving lives. Team NSW Wins 39 Medals in New ZealandThe state’s best Pool Rescue athletes have returned to Australia with a trove of 39 medals after cleaning up at the New Zealand National Championships on the weekend. NSW Athletes Shine at Coolangatta GoldThe 2019 Coolangatta Gold has wrapped up after two solid days of competition on the Gold Coast. Perfect conditions greeted the 700 athletes with a mild two-foot swell. What the Surf?!Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in Surf Life Saving as our hosts bring you all the latest stories, news and events from our 129 surf clubs. Tune into episode one now for our chat with Ironman Dan Collins about life as an elite surf sports athlete, the amazing story behind the National Rescue of the Month with Kel McCredie, Dan Morgan and Richard Ellery from Pacific Palms SLSC and we speak to President of SLSNSW, George Shales about the season ahead. If you’ve got a story to tell, an event that needs promoting or a topic you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear from you! AnnouncementsMember Protection Information OfficersMember Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) perform an instrumental role in sporting clubs and associations across NSW. The Office of Sport is releasing a new series of videos that illustrate the important role MPIOs play across NSW. Introducing the SLS Assessing AppThe Assessing App has been developed to streamline and simplify current processes. Critical Incident SupportNew member welfare resources are now available on our website. Nominations For SLSNSW PanelsThe SLSNSW Board is calling for nominations for a number of committees/panels. Reminder - Annual Compliance Requirements Annual Reports and signed audited Financial Statements are due next Friday, 25 October 2019. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your relevant branch contact listed on page four of Circular 3606: Annual Requirements for Clubs and Branches for Compliancy 2019/20. Latest Circulars New
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Events Volunteers Needed - City of Sydney Christmas FestivalWe're looking for passionate Surf Life Saving members to represent the Red and Yellow at this year's City of Sydney Christmas Festival from 23 November - 14 December. As the official charity partner we'll be spreading the Surf Life Saving Christmas cheer, our vital beach safety messages and selling merchandise. Fill out the online form to register your interest or contact the Partnerships Team to find out more. Additional Event Information
Know someone in your Club or Branch that would like to receive Club Mail? Grants & Fundraising Mental Health First Aid CourseOne 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 FoundationThe 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 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. |