Members interested in undertaking a Cert IV qualification in Training and Assessment are asked to contact the secretary@broadbeachslsc.com for an application form.
SURF LIFE SAVING BLOOD CHALLENGE WINNERS ARE….
- Alexandra Headland SLSC – Club with the ‘Highest number of donations’
- Palm Beach SLSC - Club with the ‘Highest number of new donors’
- Pacific SLSC – Club with the ‘Highest number of Red25 donor’s v’s the total number of donations’
Surf Life Saving Club Tally from 1st December – 28th February
Organisation Total number of donations Total number of lives saved
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club 34 102
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club 22 66
Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club 18 54
North Burleigh Surf Club 10 30
Pacific Surf Life Saving Club 10 30
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club 9 27
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club 8 24
Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club 5 15
Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club 4 12
Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club 4 12
Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club 3 9
Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club 2 6
Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club 2 6
Southport Surf Life Saving Club 2 6
Lennox Head-Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club 1 3
Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club 1 3
Grand Total 135 405
Thank you to everyone that participated and helped support the Surf Life Saving Blood Challenge.
The Red25 Team
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
South Coast Branch Annual Report - Front Cover competition
An amazing opportunity open to all financial members no matter the age!!
The South Coast Branch are calling for all entries for a chance to win your image, drawing, design or graphics to appear as the front cover of the 2017-18 Annual Report. In addition, the winner will also receive a $100 gift card.
Entries will be judged by the South Coast Branch Executive Committee on how creative, usable and relevant they are to our Branch.
Contact lcampbell@lifesaving.com.au for more details or an entry form.
Youth Development Ball...get your tickets.
Details of the upcoming ball are posted on the Youth Development page of this site.
Executive Cup - Postponed
The referee has made a decision to postpone races from the 11th March to the 18th of March due to surf conditions. A three race format is under consideration and competitors will be briefed on the day at 10.30am.
Inspiration Night - Listen to Curtis Wain McGrath OAM
It is with Great Pleasure that North Burleigh Surf Sports Office can announce our next guest speaker ;
Curtis Wain McGrath OAM is an Australian para-canoeist who took up canoeing competitively after having both of his legs amputated as a result of a mine blast whilst serving in the Australian Army in Afghanistan.
Curtis won two gold medals at the 2016 ICF Paracanoe World Championships. He then went on to win the gold medal in the Men's KL2 at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
Curtis's will speak on his Inspirational journey from the Battle Field's of Afghanistan to the Rio Olympics and beyond !
This event will be held in "The Ocean View Room Upstairs - Supporters Club on Monday 26th February @ 5:30pm.
RSVP surfsports@northburleighslsc.com.au
Give Blood !
SURF LIFE SAVING BLOOD CHALLENGE!
1 DEC 2017 - 28 FEB 2018
Only 10 days left of the Surf Life Saving Blood Challenge – make your donation count today!!!!
Did you know that….
v Australia needs around 25,000 donations every week to meet demand
v 1 in 3 Australians will need blood or blood product in their lifetime
v Around 9 million Australians are eligible to donate but only around 500,000 do
v That means there are around 8.5 million Australians who could donate, but don’t!
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You can recline and relax at your local blood donor centre and in just 1 hour, save 3 lives by donating blood.
Your donation helps cancer patients, mums and babies, and people undergoing surgery.
To make your donation count and help your club bring home the title of Surf Life Saving's best blood donors – Make a booking today!
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3 Trophy’s up for grabs
Ø Club with highest number of donations
Ø Club with the highest number of new donors
Ø Club with the highest % of donations
{ Doesn’t matter how big or how small your club - you still have a chance of bringing home the title }
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Surf Life Saving Club Tally from 1st December - 19th February
Organisation
Total number of donations
Total number of lives saved
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club
31
93
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club
20
60
Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club
16
48
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
9
27
Pacific Surf Life Saving Club
9
27
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club
8
24
Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club
4
12
Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club
4
12
Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club
3
9
Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club
2
6
Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club
2
6
Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
2
6
Lennox Head-Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club
1
3
Southport Surf Life Saving Club
1
3
NATIONAL TOTAL
112
336
How to get involved
Ø Make an appointment online or call 13 14 95 to donate between
1 December 2017 and 28 Februrary 2018.
Ø Donate blood and your donation will automatically be added to your club's tally - easy!
Can't donate?
Encourage your mates to get on board! Here's how they can join:
Ø Make an appointment by calling 13 14 95 or going online.
Ø Then mention which club you are part of to be linked to the right Red25 Group here to make sure your donation counts towards your clubs tally!
For more information about the Surf Life Saving Blood Challenge or to make a group booking call 1300 886 524.
We look forward to saving lives together this summer, on and off the beach!
The Red25 Team
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Commonwealth Games - How do we get to the club?
Members are encouraged to head to https://getsetforthegames.com for details and also register for the newsletter. GOLDOC have issued its first newsletter for our area which provides an overview of which streets will be closed in the vicinity of the club.
Your best plan is to expect delays and parking restrictions in the area.
Patrol Operations Centre takes shape.
The first two working bees on the 27th and 28th December saw many hands at work trransforming the steel frame into our future Ops Centre. Another has been set for 6th January from 7.30am. Bring your club spirit and it will be fed and watered in return for your construction contribution.
Look forward to seeing you then.
Wayne McLennan
Club President
Casual Employment Opportunities - Greater Brisbane & Gold Coast Regions - Community Awareness Presenter
Surf Life Saving Queensland is seeking energetic and reliable individuals to join the SLSQ Community Awareness team to support community programs such as education talks, beach programs and Little Lifesavers.
We are now taking expressions of interest from those looking for casual employment opportunities in the Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.
Applications close COB 2nd January 2018.
www.lifesaving.com.au or email to hr@lifesaving.com.au