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Friday 27 April 2018
SLSNSW State Conference 28 - 29 July 2018
Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to announce that registrations are open for the 2018 State Conference! This will be held in Sydney on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July 2018 at the Novotel Brighton Beach, Brighton-Le-Sands.
The conference will be centred around communicating SLSNSW's strategic direction for 2018-20, and will cover topics such as safeguarding children, mental health, critical incident support, community engagement, leadership and culture, recruitment and retention, communication and inclusion.
The conference is aimed at those holding key roles in Surf Life Saving Clubs, including Club Presidents, Club Captains, Member Services Officers, Chief Training Officers, Volunteer Coordinators, Junior Activity Chairpersons, Member Protection Information Officers and/or members who are emerging leaders within the Club.
Please confirm your attendance at this conference with your club prior to submitting your online registration or making any travel arrangements or bookings. Clubs will be able to request additional spaces at the conference (in addition to the three fully subsidised places per club) by contacting Tiffany Chapman, tchapman@surflifesaving.com.au.
A frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) document for the conference is also available to assist with logistical information for attendees.
Thank you to members who have submitted their ideas contributing to the conference program, and we encourage member to contact Tiffany Chapman before Monday 30th April. We will continue to work on the conference program and speakers and share this with you in the coming weeks.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Surf Lifesavers To Bid Adieu To Season 2017/18
The year of the never-ending summer finally draws to a close this weekend as volunteer surf lifesavers across the state prepare to pull on their red and yellow uniforms for their final patrol of the season from tomorrow.
Man Drowns In Kurnell Boating Accident
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man has been unable to be revived after an incident at Kurnell in Sydney’s south on Wednesday.
Surf Lifesavers Remember Anzacs
The association between the Surf Life Saving movement and the military began in its infancy, and on Wednesday thousands of club members paused to remember the sacrifice and contribution that these lifesavers made to the Australian way of life.
Tathra Appeal
Surf Life Saving NSW is proud to stand alongside and support the Tathra community as they work to recover and rebuild after the devastating bushfires that swept through the area in March.
As they now move into the rebuild phase, we have launched an appeal to provide much needed relief to the communities impacted. The total sum donated will be forwarded to the Mayoral Appeal Fund where the management and distribution of these funds will be overseen by an independent Advisory Panel chaired by the Mayor Cr, Kirsty McBain.
All donations are greatly appreciated and can be made here.
AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer Scholarship
On behalf of the Federal Government the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is offering the AIDR Emergency Management Volunteer Scholarship Rd 3, which is now open and closes on 14 May 2018.
The million dollar scholarship fund has been established to recognise the complex service delivered by volunteers and the high-level skills and leadership required to respond to emergency situations. Funding is available for the reimbursement of education and training costs for volunteers in an emergency management agency that wish to undertake studies in accredited units or courses in emergency and disaster management vocational training and education, and higher education.
A letter of endorsement is required with every application. For more information please click here.
Latest Circulars
Circular Reminders
- Circular 3543: 2017-18 Lifesaving Equipment Grant (LEG)
- Circular 3542: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Interstate Team Management
- Circular 3541: 2019-20 Senior Officials Nominations
- Circular 3540: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Championships Officials Nomination
- SLSA Circular: 64 Call For Nominations Sport Technical Advisors
- SLSA Circular: 62 Call For Nominations Learning And Development
- Circular 3539: Entry Circular - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership and 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship
- SLSA Circular: 59 Cleaner Outboard Engines Scheme (COES) 2017-18
- Memo: 2018 NSW UAV Operations
- Circular 3536: 2017/18 SLSNSW Awards Of Excellence - Updated 12 April 2018
- Memo: Powercraft Operations Notice
Events
2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship
The 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 Championships
The 2018 NSW Pool Rescue
Championships will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in
Woy Woy.
Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.
Surf Life Saving Foundation
All information regarding locations and fundraising sites in NSW can now be found in one central location on the SLSNSW website. This page will continue to be updated as new Raffle and Door Knock activity is scheduled (weekly & monthly), so please refer to this page as your first point of contact.
Please see all NSW fundraising locations here. If you have any questions, please email fundraising@surflifesaving.com.au
Grants
ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1
The ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1 are currently open for organisations within a handful of NSW LGAs.
Category 1 funding is available for specific local community priorities which support community welfare and social services; community development; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.
Further information can be accessed from here (then select your relevant LGA).
Local Sporting Champions
The 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, accommodation, 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.
Round one is now open and closes 30 June 2018. For more details please click here.
NSW Community Building Partnerships
The NSW Community Building Partnerships program funds community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes and promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion; $330,000 is available to fund projects in every NSW State Electorate.
To find out more, please click here.
View all available grants here.
New Opportunities
Risk and Safety Officer
Make a difference in this iconic Australian organisation in a new key role focusing on enterprise risk management and safety. Take ownership of the risk management framework and drive improvements throughout the organisation.
Duty Operations Officer
We are currently seeking a professional individual with great communication skills and knowledge of Surf Emergency Response System (SERS) and Surfcom to join a small and highly motivated team at the State Operations Centre (SOC).
UAV Operations Coordinator
As part of Surf Life Saving NSW’s strategy to ensure the continued safety of our members and the community, we are looking for an experienced project manager to coordinate and expand on our current UAV operations program.
Member Training & Education Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW has an opportunity for a hands-on, ‘can-do’ individual to join our experienced and passionate Member Training and Education team.
