Pres International Lifesaving 12Yrs. Past Pres SLSA 11Yrs. Life Member SLSA & Bronte SLSC. Focussed on global drowning prevention.
Joined April 2010
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12 Sep 2024
Very proud to have been re-elected as ILS President for another 4 years to lead a humanitarian movement dedicated to drowning prevention, rescue,water safety and lifesaving sport
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
Today, for Thank a First Responder Day, we want to thank all the emergency services personnel across Australia as well as lifeguards and surf lifesavers for all the work you do in keeping our communities safe. Thank you!
#lifesaverhelo #thankyou #thankafirstresponder
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
7 Jun 2024
Today is #WorldOceanDay, a day to recognise & celebrate the importance of our oceans 🌊
It is important to respect our oceans & understand how to be safe.
Download the BeachSafe.org.au App for all the tools & resources you need to safely enjoy our oceans.
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
10 Jun 2024
Congratulations to the 12 surf lifesavers recognised with King's Birthday Honours by the Governor-General today!
Click here for more information & list of our 2024 Honours recipients: bit.ly/3RiKeAR
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
11 Jun 2024
SLSA & @RowingAust are today pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations, designed to create a new era of Olympians for Australia!
Click here for more info: bit.ly/3RnEfe6
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
11 Jun 2024
Today, for Thank a First Responder Day, we want to thank all the patrolling surf lifesavers, lifeguards and emergency services personnel across Australia for all the work you do in keeping our communities safe. Thank you!
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
20 Jun 2024
We are pleased to announce the 28 surf lifesavers selected to join the 2024 National Leaders' Masterclass!
Click here to read more: bit.ly/4ewLpGU
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
17 May 2024
For members of the movement currently in a leadership role and looking to take their skills to the next level - the Leaders' Masterclass could be for you. Here's a message from last year's participants!
Find more info in the SLS Members Area. Applications close 31 May.
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
20 May 2024
Happy National Volunteer Week!
Thank you to each and every one of our incredible volunteer members who go above and beyond in keeping people safe at the beach.
@VolunteeringAus #NVW2024
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
#RESCUE the #Moruya Lifesaver crew out of #Moruya rescued a young male after being swept out to sea on his boogie board, late yesterday.
The Moruya SLSC responding, checking on his two mates who had managed to scramble on to rocks along the Moruya breakwall.
#lifesaverhelo
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
13 May 2024
Congratulations to the Surf Life Saving Members who shone at the 2024 ICF #CanoeSprint World Cup & #Paracanoe World Championships in Hungry over the weekend!
Click here to read more info from Paddle Australia: bit.ly/3WD5bd1
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
15 May 2024
Today is First Responders Day!
SLS members will today receive deals at participating retailers, thanks to @retailaustralia. Members need to wear a patrol cap in store, or log into the Members Area on their phones at checkout to get the deals.
More: retail.org.au/firstresponder…
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
Learn what to do in case of an air accident? Get skills & knowledge which could be used boating?
The HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) course is an accredited course.
Book now - for Friday (3 May).
Contact details at bottom of web page. lifesaver.org.au/training-co…
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
30 Apr 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 National Leaders’ Masterclass, taking place in Adelaide from the 24-28 July.
Find more info in the document library section of the Members Area. Applications close Friday, 31 May.
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
30 Apr 2024
Last week, the @westpac @lifesaverhelo had the pleasure of delivering the game ball for the annual NRL #ANZACDay match between the Dragons & Roosters.
It was a special voyage for Lifesaver 21, who carried onboard a family delivering the ball in memory of their father.
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
29 Apr 2024
#MYSURFLIFE // SLSNSW President Peter Agnew ESM has a thank you message for you all ❤️💛
This week's stats for the final time this season:
🏊 93 Rescues
☎️ 21 Emergency Response Calls
⛑️ 158 First Aid
🚑 11 NSW Ambo Call Outs
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
30 Apr 2024
#Aussies2024 | In a massive show of strength, 5 different athletes won 7 medals each at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - but 1 stood out from the pack.
Read about the Aussies 2024 top guns 👇
📰 Daily Telegraph
dailytelegraph.com.au/newslo…
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
#RESCUE crew from #Sydney tasked to sinking boat 20nm off #Coalcliff along with @nswpolice POLAIR.
2 persons winched to safety, with 3rd picked up by boat.
More to come.
#lifesaverhelo
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
21 Apr 2024
Sensational news! It’s a sport with a cause chasing a spot on sports biggest stage at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics with an array of greats in its corner and recognised worldwide thanks to a hit TV popular in the 1990s @SLSAustralia heraldsun.com.au/sport/olymp…
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Graham Ford AO FAICD retweeted
20 Apr 2024
#Aussies2024 | Today we held the first ever adaptive events at the Australian National Titles. Well done and congratulations to the 32 athletes who represented clubs from across the country at Mooloolaba Beach!
More info: bit.ly/4b0e9oQ
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