Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the selections for the 2018 NSW U18 Pool Rescue Development team to tour New Zealand in October.
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.
It’s The Final Countdown – Awards Evening Looms Large
Excitement continues to build with just one more sleep until the surf lifesaving community comes together to celebrate its night of nights.
Surfer Drowns At Avalon Beach
Despite the best efforts of emergency services a man has drowned after getting into difficulty while surfing on Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Tuesday.
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.
Flat Spell To End With Big Surf Approaching NSW
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.
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.
Lifesaving Radio Network Important For Tathra Community
When a bushfire struck the idyllic coastal community of Tathra in March, important radio infrastructure was destroyed, and with summer on the horizon the push is on to restore coverage before peak tourist season.