No Images? Click here Friday 13 September 2019 New Rescue Equipment for NSW Surf LifesaversSurf Lifesavers now have even greater capacity to save lives with the handover of new support vehicles and jetskis through enhanced rescue funding provided by the NSW Government. Miraculous Rescue Receives State and National AwardAn amazing story of survival and serendipity has won an isolated surf club team the Surf Life Saving Rescue of the Month. Top 44 Junior Athletes Invited to Attend NSW Development AcademyA group of 44 of Surf Life Saving’s most talented junior athletes have been selected to attend the 2019 Junior Development Academy (JDA) program. Spearfisher Rescued off Rocks at Avalon BeachDangerous surf conditions were building on the NSW coastline on Sunday afternoon when the Avalon Beach SLSC call-out team received a notification from the State Operations Centre (SOC). Surfer Pulled Unconscious From Water on Far North CoastA surfer who was seen floating in the water at the unpatrolled Dreamtime Beach at Fingal Head on Monday was brought ashore by members of the public who conducted CPR until paramedics and lifesavers arrived. Collins, Borg and Pierce Qualify for Iconic Nutri-Grain Iron SeriesOver 100 of Australia’s top athletes lined up hoping to achieve their dream of competing in the elite series. Only six males and six females would qualify. Coronial Concludes Into Port Macquarie DrowningSurf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) welcomes the recommendations of the NSW Coroner after the inquest concluded into the tragic death of 14-year old Bronson Rhodes at Port Macquarie’s Flynns Beach in December 2017. AnnouncementsAnnual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and BranchesA reminder that compliance items 1 to 4 are due next Thursday 19 September. Many clubs have used the JotForm link but are yet to click on 'Submit' to complete the process. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the relevant staff member listed on page 4 of the Annual Compliance Circular. Inclusive Beaches Equipment GrantSLSA is offering Inclusive Beaches Equipment Grants to the value of $1,500. ACNC Governance ToolkitA collection of resources that will help charities manage important risk areas. National Leadership College 2020Expressions of Interest now open for the National Leadership College 2020. 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 or to make a booking please contact the Australian Lifesaving Academy NSW on 1300 766 257. Latest Circulars Pre-Season Equipment SaleGet ready for the new patrol season and order your stocks of DMC Elite Surf Fins, PAQUAclear Radio Harnesses and Surf Rescue Tubes all at reduced prices. Find out more here or contact Andrew McIvor, Australian Event Safety Services Manager. Reminders
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Events Exclusive Member Offer - FREE Tickets to Manly Sea Eagles vs Cronulla SharksWe’ve got a limited amount of tickets to this Saturday’s NRL final at Lottoland. If you want to be there to see the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles take on the Cronulla Sharks log onto the SLSA Members Area for the link and password under the News & Events
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Grants & Fundraising Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of Surf Life Saving Clubs in New South Wales, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs through Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for Surf Life Saving entities across Australia. Surf Life Saving FoundationThe Surf Life Saving Foundation 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. |