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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.

As Australians ramp up their assistance for our struggling farmers, so do the surf lifesavers of NSW. An update on the Buy A Bale campaign reveals generous donations by surf clubs spanning the entire NSW coastline.

It has been six years since the State’s Surf Life Saving Clubs got together in one place. More than 350 surf lifesavers from across NSW met in Sydney last weekend to share ideas, discuss challenges and plan for the future of the iconic movement.

Protecting bathers and surfers from sharks dates back to the early parts of the twentieth century, when a spate of attacks prompted action from the government. Evolution of an Icon recounts the measures that were tried and tested by councils and clubs to minimise injury and death by 'shark menace'. 

It’s hard to grasp the fact that 99 percent of New South Wales is actually in drought when you live by the coast and your lawn is still green. Some country kids haven’t even seen rain in their lifetimes. Aid for farmers is not just about feeding livestock and pastures. It’s about supporting families whose livelihoods were built in the country over generations and are being taken away by the unstoppable forces of nature.

The Surf Life Saving community welcomes the Federal Government’s recognition of the importance of swimming skills for primary aged children, but is urging politicians and educators not to neglect beach safety.