Media Alert - New Rock Fishing Safety Program To Be Launched Tomorrow

Media alert

New rock fishing safety program to be launched on Saturday

Who: Surf Life Saving Australia
Surf Life Saving New South Wales
Australian National Sportfishing Association
Australian Recreational and Sport Fishing Confederation
Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW

What: Launch of national rock fishing safety program by Hon Peter Garrett MP,
Member for Kingsford-Smith

When: Saturday 7 November @ 10.20am for 10.30am start

Where: Surf Life Saving Australia
Level 1, 1 Notts Avenue (Icebergs building)
Bondi Beach

Note: 'Sculptures by the Sea' means some parking restrictions are in force get here early!

Why: With new figures confirming rock fishing's reputation as one of the most
dangerous pastimes in the country, Surf Life Saving (SLS) is joining forces with
fishing organisations to launch a new program, including multi-lingual
educational resources and additional angel rings.

Vision opps: The first of a series of workshops for rock fishers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will be held on the rocks at Bondi on Saturday.

Interviews with rock fisherman as well as experts from SLSA and fishing
organisations.

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter will conduct a mock rescue (subject
to air traffic approval)

For further information:
Surf Life Saving Australia
Sean O'Connell
Public Affairs Manager
0407 286 619

MMM
Jesse Wong
Multicultural Marketing & Management
(02) 9687 6788

SOURCE: Surf Life Saving Australia