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September 2020
Welcome to our monthly e-news for Surf Life Saving members in NSW. Each month we’ll bring you a quick snapshot of what’s happening across the state, we’ll celebrate the achievements of some of our dedicated surf lifesavers, let you know about the latest special offers for members and feature upcoming events!
High Tech Surf Life Saving Operations Centre Opens
Surf Life Saving NSW will have better emergency communications and coordination capability, after the NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott officially opened the new State Operations Centre in Sydney earlier this month.
Patrol Season Kicks Off for 2020/21
Thousands of volunteer surf lifesavers across NSW returned to the beach over the weekend for the first patrol of the season. Lifesavers were joined by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to raise the first iconic red and yellow flags of the new patrol season.
Surf Lifesavers COVID-Safe on Patrol this Season
With summer fast approaching and what is anticipated to be one of the busiest patrol seasons on record, Surf Life Saving NSW has distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to surf clubs and branches to ensure volunteer surf lifesavers are protected while on duty.
Worlds Largest Virtual CPR Class
Earlier this month Surf Life Saving NSW joined forces with Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, and Nextdoor for a free virtual CPR and AED class.
Over 14,000 people tuned in for the live streamed event, breaking the world record for the largest CPR class.
Head over to YouTube to watch the full event and learn a vital skill that could save the life of someone you love.
Historic Changes to the SLSNSW Constitution
President of Surf Life Saving NSW, George Shales OAM, has announced historic changes to the SLSNSW Constitution, unanimously endorsed by the State Council at a Special General Meeting held on Saturday 12 September 2020.
New Woolgoolga Surf Club Opens for the Patrol Season
Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club on the North Coast has plenty to celebrate with the official opening of a new Surf Life Saving club to service the members and the community. The $4M facility was funded from a mix of grants from Federal, State and Local Governments.
Sydney 2000: Jessi Miley-Dyer, 2000 Junior Lifesaver of the Year
In the year 2000 Bronte Surf Life Saving Club's Jessi Miley-Dyer was the NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year and was invited to bring the Olympic torch onto Bondi Beach. She still remembers the sounds and the masses of people from headland to headland.
Jessi was a talented swimmer, surfer and surf sports athlete winning a number of Ironwoman, Board and Surf Races at the NSW and Australian Championships for over a decade. After finishing her HSC she qualified for surfing's World 'Dream' Tour where, in her rookie year, defeated 7 x World Champion Layne Beachley to win the Maui Pro.
At 25 Jessi retired from competitive surfing and completed a Masters degree in Media. She's now based in LA where she's the Vice President for the Tour and Competition at the World Surf League.
Life Saving Partnership with Harvey Norman
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to announce a new retail partnership with Harvey Norman, which will see vital first aid equipment used by surf lifesavers made readily available to the public. Dan Gaffney, Chief Operating Officer of Surf Life Saving Services said the partnership represented an exciting alignment that would help save Australian lives.
Kitchen Catch Up - Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well. Join us for a 60-minute Kitchen Catch Up with two of our accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainers to learn more about Mental Health and how to look after yourself and others.
Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!
With over 350 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 as:
- Lifeguard Supervisors
- Seasonal Lifeguards
- Casual Lifeguards.
Returning 2019/20 lifeguards must reapply online with their user number and password. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the Become a Lifeguard page of the Australian Lifeguard Service NSW website.
BLACKROLL Activation & Recovery Series: Surf Boat Athletes
We've teamed up with BLACKROLL Australia to bring you the Activation & Recovery Series so you can learn the benefits of rolling and trigger work and how it can help you stay strong and healthy throughout the season.
BLACKROLL are partners with SLSA and have released an official Surf Life Saving Fitness Set to help you with your facia training and you can grab an extra 15% off their products with the code LIFESAVERS15.
Ugly Xmas Rashie Pre-saleNow you can show your support for Surf Life Saving in a uniquely Aussie way! |
Exclusive SLSNSW Member Offer - Virago ActiveMoving in motion should not be compromised by your active wear! Virago Active are offering Surf Life Saving NSW members 20% off their sustainable swimwear range. Contact the SLSNSW Partnerships team to grab your discount code and shop online here viragoactive.com |
How to Win a Board Rescue Australian Title with Nathan & Hayden
2019 Australian Champions and Iron legends from Wanda Hayden Allum and Nathan Smith talk us through how to start, transition and finish a Board Rescue race and dish out their tips for up-and-comers and well as clarifying the rules around reaching the buoy.
Australian UAV Service - Paid Positions Now Available!
With a presence in every coastal council, the AUAVS is encouraging SLS members 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 as:
- UAV Operators (non-RePL)
- UAV Pilots (RePL).
Returning 2019/20 UAV staff are encouraged to reapply. To ensure your application is registered please follow the instructions on the UAV page of the SLSNSW website.
