NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs are set to receive a boost with the NSW Government opening the latest round of its Surf Club Facility Program.
Surf live saving clubs can apply for $5.4 million in funding for new and upgraded facilities with grants up to $1 million available.
The Program aims to keep surf life saving clubs modern and accessible, helping surf life savers to better protect beachgoers.
Projects that encourage the participation of women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ are a priority of the Program.
Grants will be awarded across three categories for projects that involve the upgrade, restoration or construction of new surf life saving facilities.
Category 1 offers grants up to $100,000 for facility improvement projects and closes on 14 October 2024. Category 2 offers grants up to $400,000 for small-medium construction projects and Category 3 offers grants up to $1 million for large construction projects with both closing on 11 November 2024.
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Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“With the surf life saving season just a few weeks away, we’re providing an additional $5.4 million to our surf life saving clubs to help them protect swimmers and keep people safe at the beach.”
“This is part of a four-year $16 million commitment from the NSW Government to ensure NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs continue to deliver a world-class service.
“This program is making a real difference with more people from all sections of the community now participating in surf life saving.”
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said:
“As the weather warms up we know that the red and yellow flags on our beaches will be a welcome sight and this investment will support our volunteers by providing them with club facilities they need to support communities.
“The NSW Government is investing in new equipment, safety campaigns and upgraded facilities to support surf lifesaving volunteers and the work they do to keep swimmers safe.”
President of Surf Life Saving NSW Peter Agnew said:
“We are pleased to see the NSW Government acknowledge and support the amazing contribution made by our volunteer lifesavers and surf clubs in NSW.”
“Our lifesavers and Nippers deserve safe, secure, and accessible facilities. We have 129 clubs across the state, with over 78,000 members, and this program allows those members, who do such important work volunteering at our beaches, to focus on saving lives.”