Community Education Support
Community Education
We support our clubs and branches in engaging and educating their communities about drowning prevention. Community education includes activities and programs that raise awareness and develop skills. This responsibility spans all levels of the organization. SLSNSW aims to assist clubs and branches in delivering community education, especially for at-risk groups. Many clubs have successfully engaged in these activities for years, enhancing their local relationships. Our goal is to ensure NSW communities have access to beach and coastal safety education, and that our clubs have the necessary resources and training to deliver it effectively.
Community Education Target Groups
- CALD, Multicultural, refugee, new migrant & Indigenous communities.
- Coastal accommodation service providers
- Youth & Young male’s (ages 15-29)
- International students
- Early childhood centres, parents & families
- Older adults, including multicultural senior groups
- Primary and secondary students
- Regional and remote communities, including schools and refugee/new migrant groups
- LGA Councils & Multicultural Community Service Providers
- Tourists, backpackers, and the general public
- Aquatic centre communities & staff
- Rock Fishers
How We Support
- People: Assist in delivering community education programs to at-risk communities.
- Resources: Provide beach and coastal safety information to diverse, multilingual groups.
- Funding: Cover costs for community education and engagement sessions for at-risk communities.
- Training: Develop members involved in community education and engagement.
- Networks: Connect clubs and branches with local networks and relevant contacts.