#AESS // The Australian Event Safety Services (AESS) are on the ground for Vivid 2024!

The team are providing lifeguards, first aid and paramedics to assist in keeping attendees safe.
#vivid #eventsafety #aess

#NVW24 // What does volunteering mean to NSW lifesavers?

#nswvolunteers #slsnsw #lifesaving #volunteers

#NVW24 // Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week. A week to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible people who give their time to serve their community.

Thank you to our volunteers within SLSNSW, we would be lost without you ❤️💛

#volunteers #slsnsw #lifesaving

#ICYMI // Monday morning saw the NSW Office of Sport announce the 32 successful surf clubs who would this year be receiving a share in $5 million to update and enhance their facilities, thanks to the NSW Government Surf Club Facilities Grant.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3woSPuJ

#FRD2024 // Today, Thursday 16 May, is First Responders Day.
On this day each year, participating retailers show their appreciation to first responders by providing special offers in store.

Find out more and find all participating retailers 👉 retail.org.au/firstresponder…

#CLUBS // Bronte SLSC is a big winner out of the latest round of funding through the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facilities Grant, one of 32 clubs to benefit from a pool of $5 million this year. More 👉 bit.ly/3woSPuJ

Pictured: Proposed new Bronte Surf Club

#MOTHERSDAY // Happy Mothers Day to the ones who selflessly give their time, support our young competitors, age manage, and fill many positions within their clubs. None of us could do what we do without you. Thank you ❤️💛

#VALE // Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened to advise of the passing of Collaroy SLSC, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, SLSNSW, and SLSA Life Member, Richie Lytham OAM, on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Relive Richie's Surf Life Saving journey with us 👉 bit.ly/3UA3Il4

#ROTM // The ALS has been recognised twice in three months for exemplary skills and diligence along the coastline, with lifeguards on the Far North Coast and Sydney Northern Beaches earning state awards for rescues over the busy summer 👉 bit.ly/3UmDqmj

#JLOTY // Get an inside look at the 2024 Ingenia Holiday Parks Junior Lifesaver of the Year camp! 🎥

#lifesaving #slsnsw #lifesavers #volunteers #collaroy

#MYSURFLIFE // SLSNSW President Peter Agnew ESM has a thank you message for you all ❤️💛

This week's stats for the final time this season:
🏊 93 Rescues
☎️ 21 Emergency Response Calls
⛑️ 158 First Aid
🚑 11 NSW Ambo Call Outs

#JLOTY // Congratulations to our 2024 @ingeniaholidayparks Junior Lifesavers of the Year, Archie Weir (Kiama Downs SLSC) and Zara Hall (Moruya SLSC) 🤩

Read all about how they felt when being announced 👉 bit.ly/3w7ZxVG

Today we remember all those who have served. Lest we forget.

#MYSURFLIFE // NSW came away with some sensational results across all ages and disciplines at #Aussies2024 , like pictured North Cronulla SLSC with their GOLDS!

This week's stats:
🏊 40 Rescues
☎️ 18 Emergency Response Calls
⛑️ 124 First Aid
🚑 10 NSW Ambo Call Outs

#AUSSIES24 // NSW’s best and brightest have shone on the national stage, bringing home a bagful of medals – plenty gold – from the 2024 Australian Youth Surf Life Saving Championships on the Sunshine Coast at the weekend.

Read the full wrap 👉 bit.ly/3Uj3T5w

#MYSURFLIFE // Summer may technically be over but the weekends are still providing some solid beach weather.

This week's stats:
🏊 32 Rescues
☎️ 13 Emergency Response Calls
⛑️ 109 First Aid
🚑 7 NSW Ambo Call Outs

When Riley Fitzsimmons started his sporting career as a young nipper on the NSW Central Coast, he had little thoughts of one day of going to an Olympic Games... let alone three.

👉 teama.us/AllezRileyFitz…

#AllezAUS | Paddle Australia

#ROTM // The lifesaver behind a major rescue on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in January believes the efforts of herself and her patrol team should act as a reminder that swimming where there are no flags in challenging surf is a recipe for danger 👉 bit.ly/4cN0EdL

#MYSURFLIFE // Queenscliff SLSC were joined by some very special patrolling lifesavers a few weeks back, Hannah, Amelia and Lauren from NZ!

This week's stats:
🏊 47 Rescues
☎️ 19 Emergency Response Calls
⛑️ 95 First Aid
🚑 4 NSW Ambo Call Outs

#ICYMI // Yesterday we released Issue 58 of SurfLIFE!

Read the full edition 👉 bit.ly/3U6w4V2

#surflife #surfsports #membership #lifesaving #mysurflife #slsnsw #statechamps24 #countrychamps24