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For the first time since surfing’s boom in popularity in the 1960s, leaders of Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW have reached an agreement between the two state bodies. Increased cooperation, strong developmental pathways for athletes, and shared industry knowledge are just some of the many benefits for Australia’s coastal communities.

Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) are teaming up to give volunteers new pathways and better protect communities in emergencies and natural disasters.

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.

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.

The flat spell in NSW is about to come to an end as a big low-pressure system sweeps across the state this weekend. It is set to have more of an impact than you think. 

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. 

On 28 and 29 July 2018, 117 of the Surf Life Saving NSWs surf clubs attended the State Conference at Brighton Le Sands. It was a weekend that is still being talked about by the delegates. We've put together a playlist of the recorded sessions for anyone who missed out, starting with our own CEO Steve Pearce's opening with the fresh strategic plan. 

It's hard to believe that just 38 years ago women were still denied full access to official surf club membership in Australia. Being a patrolling member and participating in rescues, competition and administration of a club was seen and known as strictly 'men's work'. Here's a brief insight into the long decision making process to our history. Perhaps a little food for thought about inclusion ahead of the 2018/19 season too.