In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Member and Director of Lifesaving, Doug Hawkins as our guest.

Doug joined Coogee SLSC in 2000, and by 2003 he was running the Nippers program – and program he professionalised, grew and now trains others on; he’s now Head of Nippers for whole of Sydney branch, retired and Head of Member Services. Doug has also recently been awarded a Life Member for SLSA NSW.

We discuss:

1.    Why did Doug join surf life saving?

2.    What’s involved with Nippers (and running Nippers)

3.    Why Doug decided to run a special training program for Nippers parents

4.    Doug also runs a BM group for older people training for Bronze; why?

5.    How Doug became a Life Member

6.    According to Doug: “Surf Life Saving is our best export, DFAT should sponsor us!”

We exist to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

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