SLSNSW State Conference - Program Teaser

Last week we launched the online registrations for the 2018 State Conference and already have over 50 members signed up to join us in July!

For those who are waiting to know more about the program and what will be shared, work-shopped and discussed we are able to give you a sneak peak of a keynote speaker presenting on day one. Ashley Fell is a social researcher, trends analyst and Team Leader of Communications at the internationally recognised McCrindle. Her expertise is in training and equipping leaders and teams on how to communicate across generational barriers – be prepared to be amazed at her demographic data and what our lives between the flags may look like in the future. 

A draft program will be shared in the coming weeks, and we thank our members who have shared their thoughts and ideas for sessions at the conference. Registrations will close on Monday 28th May – so to secure your spot (and your travel subsidy and conference pack) please ensure that you register before this date. Please confirm your attendance at this conference with your club prior to submitting your online registration or making any travel arrangements or bookings. For more information please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document, or contact Tiffany Chapman tchapman@surflifesaving.com.au.

Annual Report Guidelines For Clubs and Branches

SLSNSW has created a resource sheet for Clubs and Branches to assist in preparing their 2017-18 Annual Report. The resource sheet can be found here and other helpful resources such as Club Guide can be found on the Administration page of our website. 

SLSNSW Members Offer - Engine Swim

Engine Swim are once again offering SLSNSW members an early bird special on all high vis competition singlets until 31 May - a compulsory item for all participants. For further information please call (03)8585 2200 or email malcolm@engineswim.com.

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding efforts of the 2 million+ volunteers in NSW, and to promote the importance of volunteering to the community.

The Centre for Volunteering has made it possible to recognise your members by suppling SLSNSW with spreadsheets to nominate all your members in a bulk submission. All bulk nomination submissions must be emailed back to award@volunteering.com.au by no later than Friday 6 July.

If you have any questions in relation to these bulk nomination spreadsheets, please don’t hesitate to contact The Centre for Volunteering on 02 9261 3600 or award@volunteering.com.au.

More information about the Awards and nomination process can be found here.

Australian Lifeguard Service NSW - Recruitment Now Open!

The ALS encourages club members to apply as a means of offering local employment opportunities, building stronger relationships with clubs and providing opportunities for club members to develop leadership and lifesaving skills.

There are more than 330 positions available across all contract areas: 

• Lifeguard Supervisors
• Seasonal Staff 
• Casual Staff

Information regarding all positions is available online at the Australian Lifeguard Service website.

Second North Coast Shark Net Trial

North coast residents are now invited to provide feedback on the second trial of shark nets at Ballina, Lennox Head and Evans Head. Members of the community can complete the survey online here by 18 May. 

Members of the community can learn more about the shark nets and other mitigation measures being tested and trialled in the region at a community drop-in stand at Lighthouse Beach on Saturday 12 May between 9am – 1pm.

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 - Closing 14 May

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.

Circular Reminders

• Memo: NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Bulk Nominations - Centre for Volunteering
• Circular 3545: 2018 IRB Interstate Athlete Nominations
• Circular 3544: 2018 SLSNSW Beach Development Clinics Nominations - Closing 13 May 2018
• Circular 3543: 2017-18 Lifesaving Equipment Grant (LEG)
• Circular 3542: 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Interstate Team Management - Closing 13 May 2018
• 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

Lander & Rogers Lawyers have released an informative Risk Management Checklist for carnivals and sporting events which can be viewed online here.

• 12 May - Southern Districts Rugby Union 'Surf Club Festival'
• 19 May - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership - Round Two
• 2 June - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership - Round Three
• 16 June - 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership - Round Four

Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund FY 2018

The Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund FY 2018 program is now open, closing 1 June 2018.

This is a small grant opportunity suitable for all Gold Coast and NSW Northern Rivers Surf Life Saving Clubs and Branches, providing funding of up to $1,000 for one-off requests for initiatives which benefit local communities.

More information is available via Memo: Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund FY 2018

Westfield Aus Local Hero Program - Closing 16 May

The Westfield Aus Local Hero Program is open to nominations for individuals who promote social wellbeing and/or harmony in our communities through their work, programs or activities, across one or more of the three social values of Family, Youth Opportunity and Inclusion. 

Individuals are nominated and voted for by their communities, with three finalists per Westfield Living centre each awarded a $10,000 grant to support their affiliated organisation’s work, programs or activities.

Full details including access to the online application are available here.

View all available grants here.