SLSNSW Club Mail No Images? Click here Friday 15 June 2018 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:
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 ConferenceWe are shaping up to have the most engaging State Conference ever with over 300 representatives registered! Online registrations have now closed but should you wish to apply for late registration, please contact Naomi Stevenson at SLSNSW who will be able to advise of availability at the conference on nstevenson@surflifesaving.com.au or (02) 9471 8000. More information will be posted about the conference on the 2018 State Conference Event page in the coming weeks, and please do not hesitate to get in touch if there is any additional information you need. Caves Beach Pumped For Thrilling FinaleThe hours of slogging it out on the water in the chill of an early morning have been ticked off, the highly-tuned motors have been cleaned, the competitor’s bags are about to be packed, and it’s all for this moment; the final round of the 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership Series. From The Oceans To The Skies (Almost)A team of lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) recently got a first-hand look at the intense training professional helicopter crews put themselves through in order to save lives on the state’s beaches. 2018 Beach to Bush Program - Registrations Now OpenCelebrating 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. Members Area - UpgradeThe SLSA Members Area will be undergoing significant changes over the coming weeks. You will notice changes including:
More information is available via SLSA Circular: 72 17/18 National ICT. Safeguarding Children and Young PeopleSurf 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 ReleasedThe 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. Active Kids Program - Activate Your AccountIf you would like to get your club ready to participate in the Active Kids Program this year, take note that all Surf Life Saving Clubs have been registered and accounts need to be activated through Service NSW. Each surf club will have received an email directly from Office of Sport asking them to log in and confirm their most appropriate contact details at their club for this program. Please note this email would have been sent to the contact on file which in most cases was the Secretary or Administration Club Member. If you are having trouble activating your account or if your club can't find the activation email, you will still be able to activate the business account for your club on the Service NSW website or by calling 13 77 88. Once your club has been activated online, you are in a position to participate in the program and plan for the upcoming season. Surf Life Saving NSW is working on a number of initiatives to help clubs work alongside Sport NSW and help get more school aged children participating in active sport. We will be sharing these ideas in the lead up to the season and provide more information on promoting the use of vouchers, the process to redeem vouchers and a frequently asked question document. 2018 National Leaders' MasterclassExpressions of interest are now open for the 2018 National Leaders' Masterclass. The National Leaders’ Masterclass is an annual leadership and development program for members aged 30+ years who already hold a senior leadership role in Surf Life Saving (SLS). Masterclass 2018 will be held on campus at the University of South Australia from 13-16 September. SLSA are also delighted to be able to offer participants, for the first time, the opportunity to complete the University of South Australia’s’ Graduate Certificate in Business Administration should they choose this option, with financial assistance available from SLSA. Further information can be found online here, or alternatively please contact Pamela Simon, SLSA Learning and Development Manager, on 0407 100 382 or psimon@slsa.asn.au. Premier's Volunteer Recognition ProgramThe 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 AwardsThe 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 OnHolden 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. NEW Mindray Beneheart D1The Mindray Beneheart D1 is designed to be reliable, simple and easy to use by any rescuer. It features a 7-inch TFT display offering clear guidance with colour animations. Auto-adjustable volume and screen brightness allow you to comfortably use D1 in a variety of environments. Latest Circulars Circular Reminders
Events 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB ChampionshipThe 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Season will showcase the best lifesavers from across NSW competing over 4 Premiership Rounds and a State Championship. 2018 NSW Pool Rescue ChampionshipsThe 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Grants & Fundraising Surf Life Saving FoundationVisit our website to see all NSW fundraising locations. If you have any questions please email fundraising@surflifesaving.com.au Variety Heart ScholarshipsThese 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 ChampionsThe 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. Employment Opportunities Digital Content ProducerWe’re looking for a creative and talented Digital Content Producer with a social focus to join our energetic Communications team. You’ll be a hands-on social media guru, a compelling storyteller and a digital specialist with the skills and know-how to take our iconic brand to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to be the digital lead for our unique organisation, producing great content and growing our digital footprint. |