No Images? Click here Friday 28 September 2018 Lifesavers Urge Caution, Drownings UpAs volunteer surf lifesavers raise the flags on a new patrol season, a report on coastal drowning deaths shows a worrying increase in fatalities during 2017/18. Flags Are Up As Surf Lifesavers Hit The BeachSummer came early to the iconic Manly beach today as the red and yellow flags outside North Steyne SLSC signalled the return of volunteer surf lifesavers for the 2018/19 Patrol Season. Tragedy Inspires Generous Lifesaving GiftOut of the tragedy of the drowning of a young father in January, a family has donated vital rescue and first aid equipment to a small Illawarra surf club in the hope that lives can be saved in the future. AnnouncementsWorking With Children Check UpdatesInformation about the recent changes to the WWCC are now available online. 2018/19 Pre-Season Information PackThe updated Pre Season Information Pack is now available online. SLSA Operations App RelaunchA new version of the SLSA Operations App has been released. Beach to Bush PresentersApplications are now open, contact Mike Anderson to apply. Child Safe Sport WorkshopsFree workshops to help clubs understand ways to create safer clubs for young people. Wet'n'Wild Community Nippers ProgramWater safety volunteers are required, contact Naomi Stevenson to register. Latest Circulars Circular Reminders
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Grants & Fundraising CLOSING 5 OCTOBER - NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Grant Program 2018/19The program aims to increase the availability, standard and quality of SLSC for the benefit of their members and the wider community. NSW ClubGRANTS Cat 3 Infrastructure Fund2018/19 October RoundApplications close 22 October 2018. Funding is available towards the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, fitout of infrastructure and purchase of mobile infrastructure. AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer ScholarshipsApplications close 15 October 2018. This scholarship fund has been established to recognise the complex services delivered by volunteers and the high-level skills and leadership required for emergency situations. BRP Equipment Fund GrantApplications close 2 November 2018. Opening 1 October 2018, this grant includes a total of $360K + GST worth of equipment on offer for surf clubs. SLSC and services seeking equipment from the grant are encourage to submit an application as soon as possible |