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Thursday 14 September 2023
Are They Triple Ok?
This R U OK? Day we are encouraging members to ask ‘Are They Triple Ok?’.
Are They Triple Ok? aims to increase levels of peer and social support for emergency service workers and volunteers nationwide. The campaign provides tips and resources to promote life-changing conversations with emergency service workers and volunteers at home and in the workplace to encourage early intervention and help-seeking.
Are they Triple OK? provides free digital and printable resources which can be found on the R U OK? website. Resources include conversation guides and personal stories from emergency service staff and volunteers that demonstrate the life-changing impact of an R U OK? conversation.
2023 Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row
Surf Life Saving NSW is proud to support the 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness again in 2023. Surf clubs from all over the country rowed their hearts out to raise awareness and funds for Gotcha4Life Foundation’s amazing work in our clubs and communities.
It’s not too late to donate either! Thanks to the thousands of volunteers who made the event such a success.
Announcements
SLSNSW Life Membership
Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) is inviting nominations for members to be recommended for elevation to Life Membership of SLSNSW. SLSNSW Life Membership recognises those individual members who voluntary rendered a distinguished, sustained and conspicuous service to SLSNSW.
Nominations (endorsed by Club/Branch) should be forwarded to:
Chief Executive Officer
Surf Life Saving New South Wales
Email: lifemembership@surflifesaving.com.au
or
By posting to:
PO Box 307
Belrose NSW 2085
Marked Private and Confidential by Friday 29th September 2023
SLSA Honours
The nomination process for the SLSA Honours System has been updated. The SLSA Honours include Life Membership, Significant Service Award (Presidents Award), Sustained Service Certificate, and the International Lifesaving Federation Citation of Merit. Nominations will be submitted online via Jotform, and nominations will be accepted by SLSA twice each calendar year in January and July.
Clubs SMS Messaging Service Opportunity
SLSA is excited to announce they have been working with the SMS Messaging provider (MessageMedia) to be able to offer clubs an SMS Text messaging service for non–critical messages at a discounted rate.
Full rates are in memo below.
CLEG Deadline Extension
SLSNSW are extending the deadline for the 2023 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant to this Sunday. Log into the online store asap so your club doesn't miss out. Any issues with access please contact Karle Codd or call 9471 8000.
Call for Nominations: SLSA ICT Governance Group
SLSA are calling for experienced Surf Life Saving members to nominate to become part of the SLSA ICT Governance Group. The position is a three year term (2023-2026) and nominations must be endorsed by the nominee's club and state. Nominations close Thursday 5 October.
Get your Clubhouse a New Coat of Paint with Dulux
Did you know that every surf life saving club in Australia is entitled to 100L of Dulux Weathershield paint every year?
Dulux is proud to have partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia for over 10 years and help protect and preserve these iconic buildings from some of the world’s harshest weather conditions.
Looking to re-paint your club’s exterior soon? If so, register now to hear from one of Dulux’s friendly team to find out more!
Find out more about the Dulux and SLSA program.
Latest Circulars
New
- SLSA Circular 13-23-24: Nominations for ICT Governance Group - SLS Member
Reminders
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
- Memo: Branch UAV Coordinator Guide, Branch UAV Coordinator Position Description and Guide to SLSC Use of UAVs
- Circular 3790: Public Safety Standard Operating Procedures Release 18
- Memo: 2024 State Board Riding – Venue Announcement
- Memo: 2024 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championship Announcement
- Circular 3788: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – Senior Official Nominations
- Circular 3787: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championship Senior Official Nominations
- Memo: 2024 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Dates & Locations
- Memo: Coaches and Officials Accreditation Expiring 31 December 2023
- Circular 3782: 2023 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant
- SLSA Circular 65 – 22-23: Skills Maintenance Requirements for 2023-24
- SLSA Circular 64 – 22-23: SLSA Member Education Resource Changes for 2023-24 Season
- SLSA Circular 5 – 23-24: Beach Safety Equipment Fund (BSEF) 2023-2024
- Circular 3778: 2023-24 Gear and Equipment Inspection Program
- Circular 3777: 2023-2024 Rescue of the Month
- Memo: SLSNSW Advice to Members on the Voice to Parliament
- Circular 3772: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2023-2024
Events
September
2023 Rainbow Gold Enduro | 16 September
Wauchope-Bonny Hills is hosting the Rainbow Gold Enduro at Rainbow Beach on 16th September, with a 2km Ocean Swim being included this year! - ENTER NOW
The Burley Griffin Gift: 10KM Surfboat & Surf Ski Race | 30 September
The Burley Griffin gift is back this year with the addition of Surf Ski categories. Entries close 27 September. - FIND OUT MORE
October
The Professionals Weekend of Surf | 30 September - 1 October
Forster SLSC is asking people to save the date for their iconic October Long Weekend carnival, taking place at Main Beach, Forster. More event details to come.
SLS Sydney Infront Board Bash | 7 October
Surf Life Saving Sydney are taking the Infront Board Bash to Cronulla SLSC on Saturday 7 October. Entries close Tuesday 3 October. - FIND OUT MORE
2023 Coolangatta Gold | 14-15 October
One of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports, the Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold will be held on 14-15 October on Queensland’s Gold Coast - FIND OUT MORE
Beach Stormers | 21 October
Round one of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Nth Steyne. Entries close Tuesday 17 October - FIND OUT MORE
Tradies One Club Surf Carnival | 28 October
Wanda SLSC presents its 7th annual Tradies One Club Surf Carnival - FIND OUT MORE
November
Beach Stormers | 4 November
Round two of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Coogee. Entries close Tuesday 31 October - FIND OUT MORE
Beach Stormers | 18 November
Round three of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at Merewether. Entries close Tuesday 14 November - FIND OUT MORE
December
2023 NSW Interbranch Championships | 2-3 December
Surf Life Saving NSW are delighted to announce the 2023 NSW Interbranch Championships will be hosted by Hunter Branch at Fingal Beach SLSC - FIND OUT MORE
Beach Stormers | 9 December
The fourth and final round of the 2023 Beach Stormers Series will be held at North Cronulla. Entries close Tuesday 5 December - FIND OUT MORE
Have you Been a Member for 20+ Years? Let us know
We're on a mission to find and celebrate our extraordinary Surf Life Saving volunteers who have dedicated an incredible 20 years or more to Surf Life Saving! Is this you or someone else in your club?
Our longstanding national partner DHL will be celebrating 20 years of partnership with SLSA this upcoming season. They would like to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who have been contributing throughout this period and beyond! These volunteers will be acknowledged for their commitment through a sensational campaign known as the 20+ Year Club!
We need your help in identifying as many of these volunteers as possible. You can nominate yourself, or a fellow club member to be a part of this activity - they just need to have been involved in a Surf Life Saving Club(s) for 20 years or more. All you need to do is complete this short form. Please submit completed forms no later than this Sunday.
Stay tuned for more details on how we'll be celebrating these outstanding volunteers throughout Australia in the upcoming season!
Grants & Fundraising
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 the 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.
Raise Funds for Your Club
The Surf Life Saving Foundation has made fundraising for Clubs a whole lot easier! Your club can have its own dedicated Lottery web landing page and receive 50% commission on all tickets sold through it. To take advantage or find out more, contact Reginia Goode on 0436 680 090 or email rgoode@slsfoundation.com.au
2023-24 Volunteer Grants
The Australian Government Volunteer Grants 2023-24 program has commenced opening for Expressions Of Interest (EOIs), with closing dates throughout August and September 2023.
This program offers grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the efforts of volunteers.
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
The NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program is opening soon. The program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased facility usage, improve safety and increase participation in Surf Life Saving.
Clubs and Branches looking to apply are encouraged to commence gathering required approvals and documentation ASAP. As soon as the new guidelines are released, we will distribute the details.
Employment Opportunities
The Best Lifeguards are Members of your Club
Do you have Members looking for Work on the Beach? The Australian Lifeguard Service is on the hunt for new professional lifeguards to patrol NSW beaches. All the training they need is provided to get started. Forward the application link now because recruitment is now open and training begins in September.
