It’s not only office workers who are turning to video conferencing to communicate and keep in touch during the Coronavirus pandemic. Surf lifesavers are also using this technology to stay connected with other surf club members after the Coronavirus brought forward the end of the volunteer Surf Life Saving patrol season.
Surf Life Saving NSW Donates Protective Equipment to Frontline Police
On behalf of Surf Life Saving NSW, CEO Steven Pearce has donated 11,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) masks to the NSW Police Force.
Lifesavers With Pride Push the Float Out
March 2020 was a huge month for Lifesavers with Pride (LWP). The group was announced as the “Principal Float” in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and LWP helped to forge a new partnership between Surf Life Saving Australia and ACON Health’s Pride in Sport Program.
Volunteer Beach Patrol Season Ends Early
Surf Life Saving NSW has announced that it is bringing forward the end of the patrol season by four weeks.
NSW Inclusive Championships Second Year Success
The 2020 NSW Your local club Inclusive Championships was held on Sunday 1 March at Swansea Belmont as part of the NSW Championships event. For the second year, over 40 members living with a disability who are part of an Inclusive Surf Life Saving club program have had the opportunity to participate.
Lifesavers Remind Beachgoers to Social Distance
Volunteer surf lifesavers are reminding the public to heed the NSW Government’s order regarding social distancing while visiting NSW beaches this weekend.
Patrols Close at Major Beaches
In consultation with the Minister for Emergency Services and the NSW Police, Surf Life Saving NSW has advised that patrols will be withdrawn from beaches where crowds exceed 500 people.
Beach Patrols Continue During Virus Crisis
Volunteer surf lifesavers and paid lifeguards remain out in force on beaches across NSW to ensure public safety and prevent drowning or injuries from occurring during the current COVID-19 crisis.
SLSNSW Coronavirus Advice to Clubs and Branches: 17 March 2020
SLSNSW is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our members. As such, we are working closely with Government and NSW Health on our response to the Coronavirus pandemic.