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Friday 22 December 2023
Dear Members,
On behalf of the Surf Life Saving NSW officers, staff and wider team, I wanted to wish you and your families and very Merry, Safe, and relaxing Christmas.
May it generate valuable memories and distil in everyone the importance of care, support and community.
This Christmas holiday period will, if the forecasts of hot dry weather are correct, be potentially one of our busiest times operationally on the beaches, so please stay safe, look after your fellow patrol members, be confident in the skills you have been taught and be proud to be a lifesaver protecting those recreating on our beaches and within the red and yellow flags.
This past year has been an exceptionally busy time for SLSNSW, with us receiving record funding support from the NSW Government enabling greater and enhanced water safety initiatives and programs to protect our communities and visitors along the NSW coastline. Our members have again demonstrated why we (you) are all regarded as some of the best lifesavers in Australia, having rescued last year over 4,700 people. That is an unbelievable when you think about the lives saved, that this Christmas will be enjoying time and memories with their families. You should be incredibly proud.
I wanted to thank all those lifesavers on patrol over this Christmas period, and those members of our Support Operations teams and Call Out Teams who will no doubt again be busy responding into unpatrolled locations and out of hours to save community member lives. Please stay safe everyone.
I was elected in May 2023 this year as President SLSNSW, and for me personally, this is an incredibly proud and humbling honour and I have enjoyed working with a highly capable team in the past seven months. I nominated to become President to make a real difference for our members, and to ensure your experience on and off the beach is the best and most enjoyable it can be, and ensure SLSNSW retains its position as one of the most iconic and respected volunteer lifesaving and emergency services organisation in NSW. The team are making some good progress in reviewing membership strength, addressing education pain points, providing support for struggling clubs, change management and greater connection with regional NSW. I will be providing you an update on progress in these areas and others in the new year while working hard next year to ensure this focus is retained.
Finally, thank you so much for the support you have given to your club, branch and SLSNSW this year.
Merry Christmas everyone. Be safe !!
Peter Agnew ESM
SLSNSW would like to advise of our Christmas Shut Down dates, Monday 25 December - Tuesday 2 January 2023.
During this time there will be no editions of Club Mail. Don't fear though, Club Mail will be back in your inboxes on Thursday 4 January 2023! Merry Christmas from all at SLSNSW!
Announcements
Calls for Expressions of Interest: NSW Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving NSW Coastal Helicopter Trial
SLSNSW is seeking expressions of interest from members interested in undertaking coastal surveillance flights on the North Coast in early 2024.
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
Applications are open for the NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program. The Program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased participation, increased use of facilities by other community groups and/or the public, improved safety, and improved financial and/or environmental sustainability.
Volunteer Patrol Support Program
SLSNSW is again asking for expressions of interest from members wishing to support smaller clubs as visiting patrolling members over the summer and Christmas holiday period. This is a great opportunity to utilise your lifesaving skills at another beach location, and at the same time visit some amazing coastal destinations. Full list of participating clubs, responsibility matrix and more information can be found via our website.
Latest Circulars
New
- Memo: NSW Rural Fire Service and Surf Life Saving NSW Coastal Helicopter Trial EOI
- Memo: RePL Courses
- Circular 3812: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships Official Nominations – 3rd Call
- Circular 3811: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – Entry Circular – V2
- Memo: Flexibility of Stored Location for Branch UAVs
Reminders
- Memo: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Restricted Events
- Memo: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships – RWC Operator Nominations
- Memo: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – RWC Operator Nominations
- Circular 3806: SLSNSW Constitution Amendments
- Memo: Patrol Support Program Information and Responsibilities Matrix
- Memo: NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program
- SLSA Circular 25 23-24: Super Surf Teams League Entry Circular
- Circular 3803: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Inclusive Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3802: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Surf Boats – Entry Circular
- Circular 3801: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Masters Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3800: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Open Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3799: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Lifesaving Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3798: 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships – Entry Circular
- Circular 3797: 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships – Entry Circular
Events
2024 Events
January
Manly Nipper Nats 2024 | 14 January
Manly Nipper Nats is back again! Set to be held Sunday 14 January - FIND OUT MORE
2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships | 26-28 January
The 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships are heading to Warilla Barrack Point on the South Coast this year. Competition begins 26 January and concludes 28 January. Entries close 7 January 2024 - FIND OUT MORE
March
2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships | 1-17 March
The NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your Local Club, is returning to the Northern Beaches in 2024. Entries close Wednesday 31 January - 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
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program 2023-24
The NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program is now open, with categories 2 and 3 closing 31 January 2024. This program assists NSW Surf Life Saving clubs to develop facilities that will enable increased participation, increased use of facilities by other community groups and/or the public, improved safety and improved financial and/or sustainability.
Employment Opportunities
Casual AESS Safety Officers
Take advantage of the skills you’ve learnt through your surf club to work at major events right across Sydney and NSW for the Australian Event Safety Services (AESS).
The AESS provide first aid and water safety services to a wide range of clients and are currently recruiting for Casual AESS Safety Officers for events over the summer period.
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 to commence in the lead up to Summer.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Education Manager - Unique opportunity to join the Community Education team as their new Manager. - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Coaches - Join the URBNSURF team as a surf coach as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Aquatics Manager - Join the URBNSURF team as their Aquatics Manager as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Academy Manager - Join the URBNSURF team as their Surf Academy Manager as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Repair Technician - Join the URBNSURF team as a Surf Repair Technician as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
URBNSURF Surf Guides - Join the URBNSURF team as a Surf Guide as they prepare to open their new Sydney surf park - APPLY NOW
