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Thursday 17 August 2023
New Lifesavers Breaking Down Cultural Barriers
Eight young Muslim men are the latest to graduate from Surf Life Saving’s ground-breaking, culturally sensitive lifesaver training program, earning their Bronze Medallions and becoming fully fledged volunteer lifesavers at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club.
Illawarra Volunteer Wins Big at Rotary Awards
Woonona SLSC’s Morgan Clarke has been recognised for more than 12 years of passionate mentorship and service to Surf Life Saving, named the Overall Officer of the Year in a Volunteer Capacity at the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards.
Coogee SLSC’s Kate Kyling was also a big winner on the night, taking out the Emergency Services Youth Scholarship.
Register Today for The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness 2023
The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row is back for another year! Did your club participate last year? Want to make this year your first year? Register today and join in the efforts to raise money for Gotcha4Life.
Last year an amazing 45 surf clubs from around Australia took part in the event and this year we are looking to sign up even more. Contact your local surf club today and get involved.
Announcements
2023/24 Pre-season Information Pack
The 2023/24 Pre-season Information Pack is here. This year it focuses on:
- Changes to policies or procedures
- Links to key reference materials
- Key tasks to complete before the beginning of the season
- Key dates to be aware of
Outdated Rashies
SLSNSW has some outdated stock of rashies of various sizes available for Club training purposes ONLY. If Clubs are interested please register your interest including what sizes, amounts, address to be sent to and contact name, and we will try to supply the best we can (we will confirm by return email if we have the stock you have requested).
Latest Circulars
New
- Circular 3784: 2024 NSW Surf Interstate Squad Athlete Nominations
- Circular 3785: 2024 NSW Surf Interstate Team Management Nominations
Reminders
- Circular 3782: 2023 Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant
- Circular 3781: 2023-24 NSW Championship Carnivals – SEMC Nominations
- Circular 3780: 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series – Official Nominations
- Circular 3779: 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series – Entry Circular
- SLSA Circular 2 – 23-24: PSAR35 Changes in Access
- 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
- Circular 10 23-24: 2023-24 Ocean Thunder Surfboat Series Expressions of Interest
- SLSA Circular 6-2023-2024: Powercraft Training for Women in Lifesaving – Call for EOI for Program IRB Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators
- 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
- Circular 3776: 2023-24 NSW Interbranch Championships – Official Nominations
- SLSA Circular 4/23-24: Womens Mentoring Program Nov 2023 Cohort 5
- Circular 3775: 2023-24 NSW Surf Boat Interstate Selection Carnivals
- Memo: SLSNSW Advice to Members on the Voice to Parliament
- Circular 3772: Annual Compliance Requirements for Clubs and Branches 2023-2024
- SLSA Circular 72 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold Downwind Paddle Entry Circular
- SLSA Circular 71 – 22-23: Shaw and Partners Financial Services Coolangatta Gold – Entry Circular
Events
August
2023 Awards of Excellence | 26 August
The 2023 Awards of Excellence is back and will be held at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on Saturday 26 August\ - FIND OUT MORE
September
Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness | 9-10 September
The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row is back for another year! Register your club or donate today - FIND OUT MORE
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! Early bird entries close 31st July - ENTER NOW
October
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
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
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.
Employment Opportunities
Lifeguard Supervisor Roles Available
The Australian Lifeguard Service is currently hiring for Lifeguard Supervisor roles in Shoalhaven and Kempsey-Bellingen-Nambucca.
A Lifeguard Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the lifeguard service in their specified Local Government Area (LGA) meets, or exceeds the obligations outlined in the contract. The Lifeguard Supervisor is also responsible for providing mentoring and guidance to Lifeguards in their catchment throughout the season.
Email the ALS to register your interest or apply today.
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.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Training & Education Manager - Great opportunity to join our Training and Education team as their new manager and help support SLSNSW volunteers in delivering high quality training to members. Position closes 1 September - APPLY NOW
Branch Administration Officer – Illawarra Branch - Join our team and support the Illawarra Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer. Position closes 31 August - APPLY NOW
Emergency Response Operator - Unique opportunity to join our State Operations Centre (SOC) team as a casual Emergency Response Operator. Position closes 18 August - APPLY NOW
Branch Administration Officer – South Coast Region - Join our team and support the South Coast Branch as their new Branch Administration Officer. Position closes 20 August - APPLY NOW
