Sandringham Life Saving Club in Sandringham, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Sandringham Life Saving Club

Locality: Sandringham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9598 2340

Address: PO Box 15 3191 Sandringham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://sandringhamlsc.org.au/

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13.05.2022 There are still spaces available for our May 2022 Mental Health First Aid Course! This course equips people with tools to respond to situations involving mental illness. Thanks to Bayside City Council Communities Grants we are offering this course free of charge. Usually priced at $195, we are stoked to be able to fund this iniative for the community. Oh and did we mention there will be a free lunch? ... Flick through the rest of the slides to read some previous candidates thoughts on the course and visit www.linktr.ee/sandringhamlsc to register!

08.05.2022 The formal lifesaving season may be over but there is still plenty to do at Sandy! Thanks to the Federal Government Powering Communities Grant, we now have heating this Winter, so you don't have to worry about the Melbourne chill. - Mental Health First Aid Course - Sunday 22nd and 29th of May Free of charge, lunch provided, please register via our linktree.... - Silver Salties Activities - Mondays 9:30am - Yoga Tuesdays 9:30am - Tai Chi Wednesdays 10am - 'Be Confident Swimming in the Bay' Thursdays 10:30am - Group Fitness Fridays 9:30am - Indoor Pilates Please follow our linktree ( www.linktr.ee/sandringhamlsc ) to register for each activity!

27.04.2022 Following our very successful Mental Health First Aid courses in 2021, we have booked one more for May! Gain an awareness of Mental Illnesses and how to manage people experiencing them. Follow the link in our bio to secure your place! And contact Bianca at [email protected] if you have any questions. ...

07.04.2022 Today, we remember Ross and Andrew Powell who tragically lost their lives conducting a rescue in April 2019. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones and the Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club community. Gone but never forgotten. ... Lifeline | 13 11 14 Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636

01.04.2022 We had a terrific turnout this morning for our Sunday Swim. Thank you to our wonderful community for embracing this weekly event. SLSC look forward to resuming the Water Safety supported swim again later in the year. In the meantime there will be people swimming weekly from SLSC on a Sunday morning at 8am if you're looking to join others to swim (throughout the colder months). Attached below are some lost property items. Patrollers will be at SLSC until 5pm today.

25.01.2022 An absolutely fantastic way to keep the kids active and get some vital skills for life!

24.01.2022 Representatives from the club had a very informative couple of days at the Life Saving Victoria Club Conference over the weekend. Lots of great ideas shared and a wonderful opportunity to meet with people from other clubs. #LSVCC19

24.01.2022 Fantastic work by some nippers from Mornington LSC!

23.01.2022 We are stoked to be hosting TWO Mental Health First Aid Courses FREE of charge in June! Mental health illness are widespread in our community and it is incredibly important to learn how to support those experiencing them. Follow the link below to register for one of our courses:... Course #1: 9am to 4:30pm, 5th and 6th of June (SOLD OUT) Course #2: 9am to 4:30pm, 19th and 20th of June Food will be provided for attendees. Any questions? Email Bianca at [email protected] Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/sandringham-life-saving-clu

23.01.2022 We have been chosen by Grilld Southland to have a Local Matters jar this month, so please head there for a burger and put your token in our jar. The more tokens we get, the more money they give us! Please spread the word and help us raise some money https://www.grilld.com.au/about/localmatters

23.01.2022 NEW DATES! We are very pleased to have been able to reschedule the first Mental Health First Aid Course for the 3rd and 4th of July! If you haven't already, make sure you book your place via the link in our bio (& in the comments below). ... Learning how to manage Mental Health is incredibly important, particularly in this climate. Hoping that you can make it! If you or someone you love needs someone to talk to during this time I'd encourage them to call: Lifeline: 131114 Crisis assessment team: 1300369012

22.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who supported this event- we had a great time!

22.01.2022 Looking for a way to give back to the local community? Become a patroller with us to learn some fantastic life skills and volunteer with our friendly and fun team. And the best part is you get to be on the beach all day! Email [email protected] to find out more

21.01.2022 Please join us for a free and super-fun night this Friday night 8pm-9:30pm! Locked Down Trivia is gigantic and hilarious trivia night to bring people together, which also raises lots of money for schools, kinders, community groups and sports clubs, and this week Sandringham Life Saving Club is on the list! Please help us by boosting our collective brain power and sharing with people far and wide to help us through a tough year.... If trivia isn’t your thing, but you’d like to help us out, you can donate to our MyCause page, any help is much appreciated. https://www.mycause.com.au//2/sandringham-life-saving-club

20.01.2022 Nippers had a visit from a special someone yesterday... What a great wrap up for 2019!! A huge thank you to all who have volunteered their time, skills and efforts so far this season and to those that will continue to for the rest of the year. Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2020! Have a very happy and safe festive season!

20.01.2022 We have our annual fundraising trivia night coming up on 14th March, and wed love your support! If your business is able to spare a donation for our raffle or auction, wed love to hear from you. Were raising money to improve our facilities and create more storage options for our ever increasing Nippers program. Wed be delighted to promote your business to our 400+ members and social media following! ... Thanks See more

20.01.2022 "With 173,865 members and 314 affiliated Surf Life Saving Clubs, Surf Life Saving Australia represents the largest volunteer movement of its kind in the world." Deloite Access Economics have done a report on the Social and Economic Value of SLSA. Check it out here: www.sls.com.au/about-us/our-value/ We are extremely proud to be part of such a fantastic community!

18.01.2022 Dear member, We love you but please love us by not visiting our clubhouse during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to stop the spread of disease, LSV has asked for no members to come inside clubhouses for the remainder of the season. Our patrollers will still be attending the beach until Easter and providing help to those who need it. ... We encourage you to wave hello from a distance and continue to practice the recommended health guidelines. Something you can do to support is to share messages and photos of encouragement on our socials. We hope you are staying well and safe in these uncertain times. Love, Sandy xxx

17.01.2022 Reaching out to our members and community supporters, sending you all strength and positivity. Below is a link to resources that you, your family or loved ones might need as we start our 7 day lockdown. Fingers crossed our Mental Health First Aid course can proceed next weekend. The 19th&20th course is SOLD OUT but there are still spots left for 5th&6th. This course can cost up to $800 and we are providing it for FREE, so we encourage you to register. Stay safe everyone

17.01.2022 Our Board of Management are missing you and planning for the season ahead! No updates for now, but please remember that we are here for you if you need. Please reach out to us and we will do what we can to support! Sending love and hoping we will see you on the beach soon. ...

17.01.2022 Out and about today at the Sandringham Village Festival, great to see so many of our members and to start getting excited about the season ahead!

14.01.2022 Patrolling the beach is more than water safety, we also help keep the beach free from litter, as well as engaging our future lifesavers. It may be overcast, but were here and ready for Nippers this afternoon!

14.01.2022 Be like our poster girl Claire and pay a visit to Grilld Southland this month, where you can earn a token for our jar. The more we get, the more money they donate to us! #burgerstobinoculars

14.01.2022 With thanks to Bayside City Council, Sandringham Life Saving Club are running 2 FREE Mental Health First Aid courses. The courses are over two weekends in June at SLSC: Course #1: 9 - 4:30pm, 5th and 6th of June Course #2: 9 - 4:30pm, 19th and 20th of June. The course will teach people how to listen, respond and support someone experiencing a mental health problem and by actively addressing the myths and misunderstandings that surround mental health, course participants ar...e able to actively reduce stigma in the community. Register today - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-health-first-aid-reg To learn more https://community.mhfa.com.au #MHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

14.01.2022 Have you seen the latest Tourism Australia advert? The opening scene is filmed on our beautiful Sandringham beach https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=QMAq8F8N2Fg

13.01.2022 The Sandringham Life Saving Club is deeply saddened by the tragic events at Sandringham Primary. So many students and parents are part of our lifesaving family. As part of this amazing community that we are a part of, we will band together to support one another as we cope with the challenges ahead and with the rebuild of the school.

13.01.2022 Very proud of our very own Bianca Pardo being selected as part of the Bayside City Councils Changing Faces exhibition. Supporting female leadership in Bayside. Shes a stand-out from the crowd in her Patrol uniform! Go Bianca!

13.01.2022 We had a great time at our last Mental Health First Aid Course and you'll be pleased to know that there are still spaces left in the course coming up this weekend! If you are free and ready to help save lives by being trained in Mental Health First Aid follow here is the link to register and book your place! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-health-first-aid-reg Any questions? Contact Bianca at [email protected] ... Hope to see you there!!

13.01.2022 Very proud of our Club Captain and Life Saving Operations Manager Bianca Pardo for being featured and celebrated as part of the Changing Faces project. Bianca is a huge part of our club and has been instrumental in building and maintaining our strong patrol presence. Thank you for all you do Bianca

13.01.2022 As a lifesaving club we would be nothing without our lifesavers!! Thank you for all you do! ... In no particular order: 1. The Gardiner/Lowndes family, Nerida winning the Pam McLean award 2020/21 2. Darryl Morphett - Outstanding contribution to lifesaving 2020/21 3. Amaya, Brady, Jack and Darryl receiving their certificates of appreciation 4. Scarlett Zerbe - Chief Instructor's Award 2020/21 5. Top 10 for 2020/21 6. Leilani, Bonita, Dante and Orlando Buttié - Family of the Year Award 2019/20 7. Kyle Burdett - Lifesaver of the Year 2020/21

12.01.2022 Need some lockdown reading? Never fear, the newsletter is here! Follow the link in our bio for plenty of fun stories, recaps from our Pink Patrol and Bowls and Awards Night, as well as other news! As always there is a bit of a competition - be sure to email [email protected] with your scores! ... Happy reading!

12.01.2022 A call out to Nippers 12 and 13 years old. Great leadership development opportunity and the Sandy LSC will pay 50% of the cost. Applications close this Sunday.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners at the LSV awards of excellence! So proud of our Club having four nominees, youre all winners in our book!

11.01.2022 Congratulations to all the participants of our first Mental Health First Aid Course!! We have no doubt that these tools will be of use out in the community - so grateful that we have had the opportunity to facilitate this learning and development. funded by @baysidecitycouncil ... facilitated by @lifesavingvic catered by @thomas.st.grocery If you are keen to join us, there are still spots left for the 3rd and 4th of July! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

11.01.2022 A great reminder from Parks Victoria! Stay hydrated and sun smart through these scorcher days! & watch out for those carrying these symptoms below. Our patrollers will be out on Friday from 1pm - 5pm and the weekend as usual. Be sure to come say hi, fill your drink bottles and maybe even snag a zooper dooper!

10.01.2022 Have you saved the date?? Our AGM is fast approaching! Hopefully we will be able to hold this face-to-face and have our usual sausage sizzle before our club officers are sworn in, but we are well practiced in Zoom now, and ready to go online if needed. Being on a management board at club level has many benefits and it is of great service to your community. It is a wonderful way to engage with many people, work as a team making key decisions which can benefit the whole communi...ty. The club is in a fantastic place presently and really moving forward, this is your chance to get involved and be part of one of the many exciting projects we have in the pipeline. Please check your emails for more details, including positions up for election and nomination forms. If you are a member and did not receive that email please email [email protected] . Hope to see you there!

10.01.2022 There will be a fair bit of pink this Saturday and not just the Nippers! We'll be running a Pink Patrol along with many other clubs to celebrate the role that females past and present have played in lifesaving. Come down and say hi and wear pink! Let's celebrate our females together!

09.01.2022 Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria, our Pink Patrol and Nippers sessions planned for tomorrow will be postponed. Further communication about our Bronze Assessment and patrols will be sent out once we have more information. Watch this space and please reach out if you need assistance in this difficult time. ... @lifelineaustralia (24/7) 13 1114 Suicide Call Back Service (24/7) 1300 659 467 @beyondblueofficial (24/7) 1300 224 636 @kidshelplineau (24/7) 1800 55 1800

09.01.2022 The perfect weather last night for our annual Presentation Evening to thank our amazing team of volunteers. We couldnt do it without our patrollers, age managers, board of management, parent helpers, IT team and our wonderful Sandringham community. Thanks all! Special thanks to Sushi Daily in Sandringham for their amazing food #valuingvolunteers #teamsandylsc

09.01.2022 NIPPERS PROGRAM FULL Due to huge interest, unfortunately our Nippers program has filled already. Please check your email to see if you were successful in gaining a space (might go to junk mail) Were so sorry we are unable to accomodate everyone and hate disappointing people; but despite our best efforts, unfortunately we are unable to expand the program further due to space on the beach, equipment logistics and safety. ... Thank you for your patience. Please email [email protected] if you cant find an email and you were on the waitlist.

09.01.2022 Our friends over at Bayside Hockey Club are looking for U14 players. If your kids are looking for a way to keep active in our off-season, look no further. Guaranteed warm welcome!

08.01.2022 Another amazing result for us in this difficult year. Well done Vicky McKay for leading our successful bid. Looking forward to purchasing some much needed equipment to help us train our lifesavers of the future. Thank you South East Water

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas Everyone! Our dedicated patrollers will be there today 12-5:30pm. Have a fantastic day- remember to be SunSmart and stay safe around water

06.01.2022 It is with sadness that we advise that this weekend’s Mental Health First Aid Course will not proceed due to the extension of the Victorian restrictions. We will be working behind the scenes to schedule new dates, which will be dependent on density limits and COVIDSafe requirements. All registrants will be notified directly by email. For those interested, here are some resources on the Mental Health First Aid Australia website specifically relating to COVID-19: https://mhfa.com.au/covid-19 If you know someone in crisis, please encourage them to call Lifeline on 131114 or Crisis Assessment Team - Mental Health Issues on 1300369012 Stay safe!

06.01.2022 Come down to the Sandringham Village Festival tomorrow and visit us on our stand on Waltham Street (W4). Merchandise available for purchase (and the weather forecast looks better than today!)

06.01.2022 Join a FREE virtual CPR and AED class led by Original Wiggle Greg Page and his celebrity friends, with help from Surf Life Saving Australia and Nextdoor. Keep the heart of your neighbourhood beating by registering below to join the free, fun-filled, life-saving event. This event is scheduled with Saturday Sept 19th at 7pm https://go.nextdoor.com/heartoftheneighbourhood

05.01.2022 For #ruokday 2020 - let's remember that there's more to say after r u ok? It's been a challenging year for all of us. Our circumstances have made it even more important to stay connected and willing to support those around us. Please know that you have a community around you that is there to support you in any way you need. Feel free to reach out at any time to someone you know or helpful numbers in the images and please reach out to others. You don't need to be an expert t...o ask r u ok? Sending love, we are missing you @ruokday @lifelineaustralia @beyondblueofficial @kidshelplineau

05.01.2022 Warmer weather bringing beautiful spring blossoms on our foreshore

05.01.2022 Save the date for Locked Down Trivia! Friday 16th October 8-9:30pm Locked Down Trivia is a super-fun and social Zoom trivia night, which raises thousands of dollars every week for local schools and community groups, and they are supporting us for their final night on 16th Oct!... Featuring: 5 rounds of trivia + 1 bonus round (fastest response wins) Best-dressed competition (theme for the finale is Black Tie) Cake decorating (have a blank cake or cupcakes ready - theme announced at the start of the night) Live music. People can form teams across multiple households, states and even countries! One person from each team will need to submit the answer sheet on the teams' behalf - but that is all covered in more detail on the night. Teams communicate via a side channel they set up, e.g. whatsapp, messenger, FaceTime, another zoom, etc. Participants can also donate into a general pool if they have no affiliation and that money gets equally divided amongst you all. We get 100% of the money pledged to us. MyCause will charge standard credit card fees for transactions (1-2.5%). And of course, if trivia isn't your thing, you can still help us out by donating to our MyCause page https://www.mycause.com.au//2/sandringham-life-saving-club If you want to play but can't donate that's totally fine - we know a lot of people are doing it really tough at the moment and mainly we're just trying to bring the community together. It's free to join, but you do have to pre-register using the link below. It's also family friendly, so if the kids can stay up late, they are welcome to join too! Guaranteed a fun night and you can also help us raise some much needed funds. Please spread the word and join us on the night! https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8orEGS

05.01.2022 Good news for our neighbours around the corner

05.01.2022 The weather looks good for our Open Day tomorrow, so come down between 10am-2pm and learn about becoming a Patroller, joining Nippers or the transition between the two, with our exciting new Cadet Program!

05.01.2022 Weve had a few questions about the Working With Children Check for teachers since their system has changed this year. Life Saving Victoria are in the process of ensuring that reporting works correctly and will update the policy accordingly soon. In the meantime, all applicants over 18 still require a WWCC in order to become a club member. Thanks!

04.01.2022 Today some representatives from the Board of Management were invited to meet with Clarke Martin, the new Mayor of Bayside, to discuss how we can help shape the club to fulfil the needs of our growing community. #connecting #community #ourfuture

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our new SRCs (Surf Rescue Certificate)!! Looking forward to seeing you patrolling soon

03.01.2022 More COVID-19 updates: In line with these current restrictions, the clubhouse will be closed this weekend to members. There will be no nippers, no water safety and no training. The only activities permitted are lifesaving services, which are considered essential. We will have a single-family patrolling each day to minimise transmission.... Please know you are not alone, and support is available. If you are struggling, speak with someone you trust, access the LSV Employee Assistance Program via 13 SURF or reach out to one of the following services: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids help line 1800 55 1800 Take care and we'll hopefully see you again next weekend!

03.01.2022 We were lucky to be able to hold our fundraising trivia night just before we all had to stay at home and managed to raise an amazing $5,400 thanks to our generous donors and members In these tough times, we ask that you try to support our donors in return, to help them through this difficult period in any way you can See comments for who is open and how you can access their services. Tag away!

03.01.2022 This year especially, we know it can be hard to feel connected with others and that many people are experiencing tough times. We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a community grant from Bayside City Council which will enable us to deliver Mental Health First Aid support to our members and our local community, in conjunction with Life Saving Victoria. We cant wait to share more details with you over the coming weeks and to get back out doing what we do bes...t; helping our community. #community #teamsandylsc #connect #support https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/news/connecting-communities

03.01.2022 We couldnt function without our amazing team of volunteers- every single one of us; from board members, patrollers, age managers, snag turners, parent helpers- the list goes on! Thank you everyone!

01.01.2022 Have you tried yoga at Sandringham Life Saving Club yet? This week’s classes: 6pm Tuesday - general 9:30am Wednesday - slow & steady... 6pm Thursday - restorative Book now: https://www.ohmyyoga.com.au/sandylsc #baysidemelbourne #balance #flexibility #energise #restore #mindbodyconnection

01.01.2022 Happy Wear It Purple Day! Alongside Life Saving Victoria, we are celebrating WIP day in creating safe spaces to show LGBTIQ+ young people that they are seen and supported. Wear it Purple Day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers, real heartache and their very real responses.... This years theme is We are the Change, and focuses on the importance of encouragement, empowerment and making real change for the LGBTIQ+ community. Find out more: https://www.wearitpurple.org/

01.01.2022 Summer dog restrictions on Baysides beaches begin today. Times vary so please check signs or our website for restrictions at your local beach. Year round doggie beach fun is available at Sandown Street, Sandringham Harbour and Beaumaris Yacht Club beach. http://ow.ly/Q4ds50wYHSD

01.01.2022 Bayside City Council have now closed the beaches in Bayside. Please read their guidelines below. Wed like to thank all of our patrollers who have been prepared to patrol despite the risks to themselves. Stay inside and stay safe everyone