Dee Why SLSC

20/11/2025

First Aid Friday – Recognition and Management of heart attack
The five symptoms of heart attack are jaw, neck, or back discomfort; weakness or light headedness; chest discomfort; arm or shoulder discomfort; and shortness of breath. The most common symptom when there is no chest pain is breathlessness. Read more in the attached file.

13/11/2025

First Aid Friday - Identifying stroke
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S.T.
The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
• Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
• Arms Can they lift both arms?
• Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
• Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.
Source:

Signs of stroke English Arabic (العربية) Chinese - Traditional (繁體中文) Chinese - Simplified (简体中文) Greek (Ελληνικά) Hindi (हिन्दी) Italian (Italiano) Korean (한국어) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S...

08/11/2025

🔹Bennett Board Classic - Junior Craft Carnival🔹
What an amazing day for the Bennett Board Classic! There were massive smiles across all nipper age groups. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped out, this carnival wouldn’t have run so well without you guys. 🙏💙
Big thankyou to our Sponsors Bennett Surf Life Saving for sponsoring the event and providing the fantastic boards won by the lucky competitors 🙌🙌
Congratulations to the Manly LSC Nippers for winning the All-Age Relay and taking home the Perpetual Trophy for season 2025-2026

06/11/2025

First Aid Friday – Administration of an “Epipen”
Last week we reviewed the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. This week we review the technique for delivering an “Epipen” or an “Anapen”. Epipens and Anapens contain adrenaline (epinephrine) which counteracts the symptoms of severe allergic reaction. The attached ASCIA first aid anaphylaxis plan contains information about both.

30/10/2025

First Aid Friday – anaphylaxis
This week we refresh our knowledge about the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. Remember there is a box containing asthma/anaphylaxis treatment including an ‘Epipen’ on the shelf in the first aid room. To familiarise yourself with the contents volunteer check the box next time you are on patrol. If more than 1 Epipen is required use an expired Epipens (we keep them in one of the upright cupboards); they will still work in an emergency. See attached file.

23/10/2025

First Aid Friday - treatment for asthma
This week we refresh our knowledge about the recognition and treatment of asthma. Wheezing is a classic sign of asthma i.e., high pitched whistling sound during breathing. Remember: all first aid kits contain a Ventolin (salbutamol) inhaler and spacer. Also there is a box containing asthma/anaphylaxis treatment on the shelves in the first aid room. See attached file.

17/10/2025

🏖Dee Why Nippers Pool Proficiencies this Saturday🏖

Saturday 18th Oct, 3.30pm-5.30pm @ at In2Swim, Brookvale (parking off Federal Pde)

Nippers should bring goggles/wetsuits/whatever they’re most comfortable swimming in.

If you miss the session YES, YOU CAN still attend Nippers on Sundays if you are registered. Help with registration will be available at the pool today and on Sunday @ Nippers.

For more information on Dee Why Nippers or to register for the season please visit:
https://dyslsc.org.au/nippers/nippers-info-and-sign-up-2/

🏖️See you at Nippers 🏖️

16/10/2025

First Aid Friday – the Zoll automatic defibrillator
We have four Zoll AEDs – 2 in the first aid room, 1 on the patrol trailer and 1 on the ATV.
Refamiliarise yourself with the device before you need to use it.
The functions are described in the brochure: https://www.zoll.com/en-au/products/emergency-care/aeds/zoll-aed-3-bls
Watch a video of a basic run through here: https://responseforlife.org.au/blogs/how-to-guides/zoll-aed-3-run-through (8 minutes)
The full manual can be downloaded here: https://www.zoll.com/-/media/product-materials/product-manuals/aed3/12-eu-en/9650-003750-12-sf_a.ashx

The ZOLL AED 3 BLS defibrillator helps rescuers deliver high-quality CPR to adult and paediatric victims of sudden cardiac arrest. As one of the industry’s fastest AEDs, it delivers shocks quickly after chest compressions stop – increasing a victim’s likelihood of survival.

15/10/2025

🏖️Please join us tonight for a Dee Why Nippers Information Session via Zoom 🏖️

7pm, Thursday - 16th October
Format: Presentation then Q&A
Register to attend 16th October:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yWT8_lTITLOArtDlwwTFVg
Questions can also be emailed in advance to nippers@dyslsc.org.au

10/10/2025

First Aid Friday - Treatment for severe bleeding (use of an arterial tourniquet)
An arterial tourniquet is used in the setting of severe bleeding from a limb which cannot be controlled with direct pressure. Severe bleeding should be controlled before proceeding to the airway, breathing and circulation.
There are 2 arterial tourniquets in each first aid kit and the “Major Haemorrhage” kit in the first aid room (spares are in the cupboard by the door). Patrol checks include the first aid kits and “Major Haemorrhage” kit. This ensures the equipment is available but also that everyone is familiar with the location and contents should there be an emergency.

08/10/2025

🏖️Please join us at the Dee Why Nippers Information Session via Zoom 🏖️

7pm, Thursday - 9th and 16th October

Format: Presentation then Q&A

Register to attend 9th October:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bK4nGhxNQdOcUgprD1u_oQ

Register to attend 16th October:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yWT8_lTITLOArtDlwwTFVg

Questions can also be emailed in advance to nippers@dyslsc.org.au