Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 27: Gareth Robinson: Purpose led habits: Hear about Bondi’s Wellbeing Team who are building mental health for Clubbies

Gareth Robinson is the Founder of Your Happiness Flywheel, a mental health and wellbeing consultancy. Gareth is known at the Bondi SBLSC as “Chop” and is Vice Captain on the famous Baldock Patrol, and a Leader on the Club’s Wellbeing Team.

Chop discusses Four initiatives for mental health and wellbeing:

Each patrol has a Wellbeing Team member and remind volunteers on Patrol

Wellbeing Team Patrol & Breathwork Class

Channel your inner Goldfish, setting your intent

Purpose led habits: Start small: Aim low to reach high. Give back to feel great.

Gareth discusses finding what works for you and remember to keep exploring exercise, and music.

Gareth discusses what is ‘happiness’ and how to achieve your goals.

In this episode we cover a number of great topics for everyone’s mental health and awareness; Chop mentions and references some websites/books etc – these are listed below:

Bondi SBLSC Wellbeing:

• chaplain@bondisurfclub.com (the awesome Blake Hatton)
• wellbeingpatrol@bondisurfclub.com (mostly active Oct/Nov)
• Mental Health Advocates (each patrol has a MHA that is the patrol 'point person', aiding mental health awareness, preparedness, and connection in their patrol.

Bondi SBLSC Cadets:

• bondicadets@bondisurfclub.com (14 - under 18's)
• Bondi Cadets Insta page
• nippers@bondisurfclub.com (under 14's)

More About Gareth, and his 4 week challenge:

• happinessflywheel.com.au
• Article with 50+ book recommendations from Gareth
• Sign up for Your Happiness Flywheel e-Newsletter

Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 26: Sandra Fox, President, Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club.

Tamarama: small club, big heart, taking the lead on many issues

Sandra is currently President of Tamarama SLSC, the first woman to be in this role. She has been at Tamarama SLSC just over 20 years and has served in many roles in the surf club and seen many changes over that time both at a Club level and within surf life saving. Sandra works for CSIRO in business development in the environment and climate area.

Tamarama is a small and often challenging beach in between Bondi and Bronte. Much of the work the surf life savers do is preventative and involves speaking to people before they go into the surf.

In this podcast we discuss Sandra’s entry into the club, various roles she has held for over 20 years, and now her role as President.

Sandra talks through the redevelopment of the Tama club house – how it took longer than expected.

Sandra takes the time to share how clubs have the power to champion certain causes and issues, and how although Tama is a small club, they have a big heart, and choose to lead the way on a number of issues.

What do members really value? Social activities, competitions, and the many volunteer roles available at any club.

https://www.tamaramaslsc.org/

What does it take to be a great Club President?

In this episode, Glen talks with President of Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club, Susie Peterson.

Susie talks about her love of surf life saving, how she has held various roles in the club, and came into the role of President ‘by accident’ on her retirement, and how she loves the role.

Susie reflects on what makes a great President, from having a vision for the club, understanding the diversity of members, appreciating that people are volunteers, and how and when to get involved in the numerous issues that crop up all the time at every club.

If you live in or near Clovelly and are thinking of joining, you can contact the club via their website:

https://www.clovellysurfclub.com.au/