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23.01.2022 What a fun time HLSC Starfish Nippers is having at the moment! Kerrie Curtis was recently interviewed by SLSA Surf Studio about Starfish Nippers! Goooooo Starfish!!!... (at 8:25)

23.01.2022 The Disability Expo will be running as a virtual experience this year. Janet Jones will be representing Starfish Nippers Australia with a presentation on Saturday 5th September at 11.30am in Melbourne. Spread the word to friends at surf clubs all around Australia to help us create more inclusive clubs. https://facebook.com/events/s/virtual-disability-expo/381171729505965/?ti=ia

22.01.2022 Thought the below grant program might be of interest to some of our Starfish clubs. There are grants of $2,000 - $5,000 available. Please see the eligibility criteria and range of supports available. All the best. https://sport.vic.gov.au//our/sporting-club-grants-program

21.01.2022 A perfect, warm, sunny day for the start of 8th season of Starfish NIppers at Hampton Life Saving Club. What a big group you have now with 38 participants - welcome to your six new families! Wishing all clubs a fun, warm, happy, education-rich, supportive, exciting season

21.01.2022 PLEASE VOTE for Kerrie Curtis and Starfish Nippers, Hampton Life Saving Club!!! Precious gift for families Kerrie Curtis, Starfish Nippers Hampton Life Saving Club Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. If Kerrie is successful, the Starfish Nippers Hampton Live Saving Club will buy equipment and make a video to encourage other c...lubs to introduce the Starfish program. It's easy to vote: 1. Go to the Westtfield Southland website: Westfield Southlan0d webpage link 2. Click on the top banner 'Vote for your 2020 Westfield Local Hero now' 3. Then click on the 'Southland' tab and vote!!! It's that's simple and with no strings attached which is great !!!! Kerrie Curtis has created something precious for parents who have children with disabilities the chance to participate in a fun sport as a family. Kerrie introduced the Starfish Nippers program at the Hampton Life Saving Club to include children and young adults with any kind of disability in lifesaving. The program quickly grew from 10 kids to 38 Starfish Nippers, who each have a volunteer mentor at their side. It runs alongside the traditional Nippers sessions, enabling families to have fun at the beach together. The results have been phenomenal, with children initially unable to walk on the sand due to sensory issues now swimming in the water. Other are learning tube rescues and CPR like the lifesavers. Kerrie’s nominator says: The impact of Kerrie’s program on the starfish, families and mentors is simply priceless. For many, this one of the only activities they can access as a family. #westfieldlocalheroes

20.01.2022 Great interview with Kerrie Curtis about their awesome Starfish Nippers Program

18.01.2022 Great work Carlton Park SLST so good to see everyone enjoying the beach

18.01.2022 What a yummy lunch you’ve prepared and made Georgia

17.01.2022 Wishing all our Starfish Nippers, families & volunteers a happy & safe Easter

14.01.2022 Lest We Forget!

14.01.2022 Wonderful recognition for a fabulous journey of life saving clubs across Australia and inclusion!

09.01.2022 REMINDER: Our Member Online PD Series - Skills Development stream continues TONIGHT at 7pm. : .... , . Tonight, we welcome Nick Ambroms, Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator M&LD Council Executive, who will be facilitating a live Starfish Nippers - Australia panel session around #inclusion, where to start, carnivals and events, lessons learned and a council perspective. Our panel will include: Janet Jones & Naomi Symington (Anglesea SLSC) who will discuss how to get started, resources and engaging the club board and your community. Kerrie Curtis (Hampton Life Saving Club) who will discuss adapting the Starfish Nipper program for participants with higher needs and differentiating activities with highlights from the carnivals. - Andrew Shannon (Bayside City Council, Victoria) who will discuss tips and advice on how to engage your council and work together with your community. Register for the Skills Development stream: https://bit.ly/2B86rgK or join tonight's session via Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/2YlzQMj #SkillsDevelopmentWednesdays #memberonlinepdseries

09.01.2022 Congratulations Kerrie Curtis and your team of volunteers at Hampton LSC for winning this major award. Go Starfish!

08.01.2022 A big shout out to all our incredible Starfish Volunteers across Australia, you are awesome. The Starfish program at your Life Saving Club wouldn’t be able to run without you thank you

07.01.2022 Anna’s a super star, promoting her ability with that beautiful smile and enthusiasm

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the Starfish families involved & Hampton LSC for their nomination. Fingers crossed

03.01.2022 Congratulations Floreat SLSC for setting up and offering a Starfish Program for all abilities as part of your Nipper season this summer