Community thrives because of the people within

When you think about what makes a community thrive, it’s not policies or buildings that come to mind first, it’s people. People who volunteer, people who give, people who turn up. Last weekend I saw that spirit twice in a single day: at the first Nippers session of the season in Kiama and at the Jamberoo Car Show & Family Day. Two very different events, one common thread: community at its best. On Sunday morning, I joined hundreds of kids, parents and volunteers for the first Nippers session of the season at Kiama Surf Life Saving Club. These Nippers are learning skills that will stay with them for life. Nippers isn’t just about surf awareness and beach confidence, it’s about teamwork and building a stronger community. With summer just around the corner, I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to be safe in and around the water. Tragically, last season we saw too many drownings across NSW. Our surf lifesavers, both volunteer and professional, play a vital role in keeping our beaches safe, but we all share the responsibility. Please swim between the flags, stick to patrolled beaches during patrol hours and look out for one another. That
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