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At approximately 11.23am on Tuesday 18 May the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre was advised by NSW Police and Ambulance of a shark attack at Tuncurry Beach north of Forster.
Many beaches across NSW are expected to be closed this weekend due to polluted and hazardous water after a week of torrential rain and floods.
Surf Life Saving NSW has teamed up with Madimack in the fight to prevent drownings by running our successful CPR course, Living Room Lifesaver with the Cronulla Sharks.
Large swell, strong winds and poor water quality have combined to cause extremely hazardous coastal conditions in NSW.
Volunteers and assets including Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) and jetskis are assisting with flood relief and rescue activities throughout the state, with more on standby in case the unfolding natural disaster worsens in some areas as expected.
Thanks to an anonymous donation and the assistance of Good360 and JJ Lawson, Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW will this week start receiving boxes of free hand sanitiser to assist with preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The NSW Office of Sport will hold an information session on January 20 regarding the $4 million Surf Club Facility Program recently announced by NSW Acting NSW Sports Minister, the Hon Geoff Lee.
Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW will benefit from a $4 million funding injection following the opening of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.
On behalf of the Surf Life Saving NSW Board and the Surf Life Saving Services Board, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year.
