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#MEMBERS // No flags, no worries. WELCOME to this group. New lifesavers have graduated at @swanseabelmont this weekend and will begin their patrols at the start of the new season in September. There’s so much time, energy and enthusiasm that goes into training a new Bronze squad and at the end of National Volunteer Week we’d also like to acknowledge the education teams, like those here at Swansea Belmont, who will continue to train and assess members in the off season. Your knowledge, experience and ability to make training for our awards clear, fun and engaging is inspiring.

#training #bronzemedallion #swanseabelmont #lifesavers ...

#NATIONALVOLUNTEERWEEK // This one is for our Officials. Never has there been a more tireless, passionate, hardworking bunch of heavily sun protected volunteers. Without our Officials, well, there’d be no surf sports. They’re at the beach before sunrise and often leave after the sun sets. They aim for fair, safe and fun competition and to help build very area of each of our sports from R&R to Surf Boat, IRB Racing, Pool Rescue, First Aid and Patrol Comp, March Past, Board Riding, Beach, Water and inclusive events through to Aussies and World Championships. They’re there to ensure you can have every chance to succeed with a PB, club relay or just for fitness.
🙌T H A N K Y O U
O F F I C I A L S 🙌

#surfsports# lifesaving #competition #thankyou ...

#EMPLOYMENT // Are you or know someone who is a qualified / registered paramedic? We need you! Surf Life Saving Services (the commercial arm of SLSNSW) is seeking qualified Paramedics on a casual basis, specifically targeting Registered Paramedics with a minimum of 12 months’ experience. The role involves deployment to events statewide and includes amazing opportunities like working with the team during @vividsydney ✨

Find out more and apply via
👉 surflifesaving.com.au/job

#lifesaving #events #slsnsw ...

#MUMSOFSLSNSW // Do you know what the Nipperettes were? Kerry Armstrong-Smith was in the first group of them after joining @uminaslsc in the Under 4’s, and this year after more then 50 years of service at one club, she was inducted as a Surf Life Saving Australia Masters Legend with her awe-inspiring results including winning the very first Australian Open Champion Lifesaver event in 2000.

Kerry is just one of the thousands of incredible mums of Surf Life Saving NSW and today we wanted to share the amazing milestones she’s celebrated this year. First and foremost, she’s the mum to coach Bronte and athlete Jemma who have been by her side on the sand since they were born.

“They’ve come down to patrol since day dot and they learned early on it’s a lifestyle,” she says. “Surf Life Saving has always been about family and to watch them grow up around the beach and have the same love and passion for it has been amazing.”

And even though all three have always been competitive Kerry says that the emphasis was always on having fun, showing up, and most importantly being together.

“From the start it’s always been about having fun, never an emphasis on winning it’s about having fun, training, improving skills and knowing how to keep themselves and others safe.”

Kerry says what being part of a club gives you as a parent, is time with your kids, and that’s her message to any mums out there thinking about getting involved with a club.

“It’s one of those things that brings you together, you do a lot together, water safety, patrol, travel, training, competing.”

In fact, Kerry says “If the Box is working today, Bronte and I will be out there catching waves together for Mother’s Day.”

#mothersday #mentor #inspiration #mum ...

#MUMSOFSLSNSW // Mums of Surf Life Saving NSW are not just biological mothers, they’re matriarchs of the club, Age Managers, Officials, Administrators, Club Captains, Patrol Captains, first-aiders, facilitators, educators, carers, athletes, after hours call-out members. We love them all. Happy Mothers Day to all the mums of Surf Life Saving NSW. ...

#PARTNERSHIP // Another incredible season keeping our beaches safe, thank you ❤️💛

To give back, @duluxaus is supporting surf clubs through the Surf Club Project, helping protect clubhouses against tough coastal conditions.

Eligible clubs can receive up to 100L of Dulux Weathershield® paint, built to withstand wind, salt and sun, season after season.

Apply now to help protect your club for years to come 👉 https://www.dulux.com.au/about-us/community-partnerships/surf-club-project/

#duluxpaint #slsnsw #surfclubs ...