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Outstanding NSW Lifesavers Honoured At Awards

There wasn’t a patrol uniform in sight as lifesavers took a well-deserved break from the beach on Saturday night. It was an evening to honour the movement’s most outstanding volunteers for the 2017/18 season at a glittering gala in Sydney.


Paddle Boarder Rescued By Lifesavers

Local man praises the prompt intervention of surf lifesavers as well as the vigilance of a concerned member of the public on the Mid-North Coast. The Taree paddle boarder will be working at his dentist practice on Monday and not on his way across the Tasman after getting into difficulty at Forster yesterday afternoon.


Strong Swell to Hit NSW Coastline

Rock fishers, boaties, surfers, and swimmers looking to make the most of the glorious winter sunshine are being urged to check the conditions before heading out into the water after the after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a Hazardous Surf Warning on Monday.


VIDEO: Ashley Fell’s Guide To Understanding Your Volunteers

Ashley Fell is a social researcher and trends analysis at McCrindle Research. She spoke to the delegates at the 2018 SLSNSW State Conference about the changing times and emerging trends in Australia.

Ashley's presentation covers tips to better understanding the demographics of your members and how they respond best to digital and direct communication. She covers what attracts and retains volunteers in organisations, trends shaping society and communities as well as insights into how we can be responsive to trends in society.