A group of off-duty surf lifesavers have emerged as unsung heroes after performing back-to-back rescues at the remote Seven Mile Beach on the NSW Lower North Coast.
Team NSW Wins 39 Medals In New Zealand
The state’s best Pool Rescue athletes have returned to Australia with a trove of 39 medals after cleaning up at the New Zealand National Championships on the weekend.
Restart a Heart Day Refreshes Vital CPR Skills
Visitors to Sydney’s Manly Beach were reminded about the importance of regular CPR and defibrillator training today. Surf Life Saving NSW teamed-up with Heart Safe Australia to host a Restart a Heart Day event.
NSW Athletes Shine at Coolangatta Gold
The 2019 Coolangatta Gold has wrapped up after two solid days of competition on the Gold Coast. Perfect conditions greeted the 700 athletes who have trained over the winter months with a mild two-foot swell.
Let’s Talk About the Elephant on the Beach
SLSNSW joined forces with Wesley Mission Hospitals for the promotion of Mental Health Month (October) at Avalon Beach SLSC yesterday.
Charlie Watts is Paddling for His Life
Like many 15-year-olds, Charlie Watts loves skateboarding. He also loves spending his time at the beach as a lifesaver. One night, while skating down a hill, he fell off his board and shattered his skull - leaving him in a coma. Now fully recovered, Charlie is determined to thank the medical teams that saved his life and the surf club that supported his recovery.
Mental Health Week: New Member Welfare Process Launched
This week is Mental Health Week across Australia. This coincides with World Mental Health Day which fell on 10 October. Mental Health Week provides organisations with an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing. Surf Life Saving NSW is taking this opportunity to launch our new member welfare procedures following critical incidents.
Surf Life Saving NSW Launches New Podcast Series
Surf Life Saving NSW today launched a new podcast series. The irreverently titled What the Surf?! podcast features news and interviews with volunteer surf lifesavers who dedicate thousands of hours each year to saving lives.
Surf Life Saving NSW Offering Free UAV Drone Pilot Training
Surf Life Saving NSW is putting the call-out to people who would like to undertake free training to become a UAV (drone) pilot.