Our Bondi Surf Lifesavers Courtney Date and Richard Nicholas have been recognised in The Daily Telegraph today for their extraordinary rescue in the Colo River floods earlier this year.

The article goes on to highlight the incredible service the Surf Life Saving movement offers.

“There’s no other organisation like Surf Life Saving. We’re a major emergency service, we’re an iconic sport, we’re a youth movement, we’re a training organisation that teaches everyday first aid and we’re community groups where families come together,” Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) President John Baker ESM.

“I think the main thing that underpins Surf Life Saving is everyone comes together with that sense of community service and volunteerism… and it is so incredibly important to all Australians.”

Click the link to read the full article

Bondi Lifesavers start back on the beach today and are here for the summer. Our goal for every season is ‘No lives lost!’

The best way to keep safe at Bondi is to swim between the flags.

If you do get caught in a rip the first thing to do is to swim parallel to the beach towards where the waves are breaking and use the waves to bring you in.

If you can’t do this:
1. Stay calm
2. Raise one arm and call for help
3. Float on your back

Click below to see how to spot a rip.

We are looking forward to welcoming back all our Volunteer Lifesavers this weekend as the new surf club season starts. That means summer is right around the corner!

We will be looking out for you at Bondi Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays.

If you are interested in learning new skills and making new friends by becoming a Lifesaver at Bondi, visit our website for more information – https://bondisurfclub.com/get-involved/join-us/

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THIS YEAR THE MESSAGE IS:
Are they really OK? Ask them today.
Do you know how the people in your world are really going?
Life’s ups and downs happen to all of us. So chances are someone you know might be struggling. Your genuine support can make a difference whatever they are facing, big or small.
So, don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed or in crisis. Make a moment meaningful and ask them how they’re really going.
Are they really OK? Ask them today. Your conversation could change a life.

Vax up and hit the beach this summer!

#SLSNSWAWARDS // Tonight’s the night! ✨ Join us from 6:30pm right here on Facebook as we celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of our members, clubs and branches from the 2020/21 season.

Visit our website to view the full list of finalists so you can get behind and cheer on your club and branch nominees: bit.ly/2021SLSNSWAOE

Good luck to all of our incredible finalists and don’t forget to show us how you’re celebrating at home by sharing your photos with #SLSNSWAwards.

Bondi Beach Mobile Blood Donor Centre
Got a bit of time up your sleeve? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Bondi will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re rolling into town from 1 – 12 September. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95

Wednesday 1 September – 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Thursday 2 September – 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Friday 3 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Saturday 4 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Sunday 5 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Monday 6 September – 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Tuesday 7 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Wednesday 8 September – 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Thursday 9 September – 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Friday 10 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Saturday 11 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm
Sunday 12 September – 9.00am to 2.30pm

Great article on the new clubhouse design, well done Jesse

Here from Cyril Baldock OAM and all around club legend…

*DONATION CALL-OUT* As we go through another week in lockdown, our Community Service Centres are running out of and would be most grateful for the following toiletries:
* Travel-size shampoo & conditioner
* Travel-size soap
* Travel-size shower gel
* Travel-size deodorant (spray preferred)
* Razors
As always, we also always love new pairs of underwear, new or clean pairs of socks, pre-loved clothing, bras, blankets and sleeping bags.
You can send to us at PO Box 66 Potts Point NSW 1335.
Or within 5km radius, you can now donate to our front desk during opening hours:
*Kings Cross (29 Hughes St Potts Point), we are open 9:30am -1 pm.
*Bondi (77 Roscoe St, Bondi Beach), we are open 9am – 1pm.
Or you can donate to our donation chute in Kings Cross or bins in Bondi Beach.
*Kings Cross donation chute (around the corner on Orwell Lane, next to painted wings – open Thursday 5pm – Tuesday 9am every week for COVID-safe quarantine.
*Bondi Beach donation bins (in front of our Bondi op shop at 40- 42 Warners Ave, North Bondi) open 24/7.
THANK YOU for your support through this lockdown and beyond. With your help, our visitor’s days can be a little bit brighter in these challenging times.