What's on
IRB Buoy Laying Course
A half-day course on IRB Buoy Laying for Carnivals, Nippers, Special Events. Strongly recommended for IRB drivers and crew, particularly those who will set courses for club/ branch/ special events.
Lifesaving Competition Workshop
Facilitators from Sydney Northern Beaches will deliver an introductory/ca workshop. Events covered include Champion Life Saver, Champion Patrol Competition, and First Aid. Looking to engage existing and potential competitors along
2025 Wanda One Carnival
The 2025 Tradies Wanda Once Club Carnival is scheduled for 25 October Find below the following documents 2025 Carnival Entry Circular and Supplementary Rules 2025 Wanda One Event Summary 2025
Latest SLSS Announcements
SLSNSW Circulars
SLSNSW Circular 3914 – SLSNSW/SLSA Liveheats Update
SLSA and Liveheats have provided an update and training plan to the Carnival Entry Management System as referenced in SLSA Circular 13/25-26 SLSA Circular 13/25-26
SLSNSW Memo – Development Coach Course
SLSNSW, in partnership with SLSA, have made the Development Coach course free of charge until 31st October 2025. Now is your chance to learn the knowledge and skills to effectively plan and deliver discipline specific surf sports coaching sessions.
Ends 31 October 2025
SLSNSW Memo – Calling for nominations for SLSNSW 2025 State Director Election
Surf Life Saving New South Wales is calling for nominations for two positions on the SLSNSW Board, each for a 3-year term. These positions include: 1 x Elected Director (Lifesaving Skill Set) and 1x Appointed Director (Finance Skill Set)
SLSNSW Circular 3905 - 2025/26
SLSNSW is calling for nominations from all currently accredited Surf Sports Officials for positions at Interbranch Championships on 29 & 30 November 2025 at Avoca Beach.
SLSA Circulars
SLSA Circular 17/25-26 Surf Rescue Patrol Uniform Credit
An outline of the Surf Rescue Patrol Uniform Credit Allocation process and information to access the credit and order uniforms.
Grant Opportunities
SLSA Circular 9 – 25-26 Beach Safety Equipment Fund (BSEF)
Close date 1 May 2026
To support Surf Life Saving’s mission, the Australian Government provides funding through the BSEF, aimed at reducing water-related injuries and deaths by equipping Surf Life Saving Clubs with vital front-line equipment and Patrol uniforms. This Circular explains the BSEF Process for season 2025/26.
SLSNSW Circular 3913 - Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant (CLEG)
Close date 10 Oct 2025
CLEG is proudly funded by the NSW Government and administered by
SLSNSW. This annual grant provides vitalf inancial support to all NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to maintain and upgrade essential operational equipment used in lifesaving activities. A total of $300,000 (ex GST) is available for equipmen purchases across NSW clubs.