About the Guest:

Steve Pearce is the CEO of Surf Life Saving New South Wales, Australia's largest volunteer surf lifesaving organization. With over 30 years in emergency services, he has led key initiatives for coastal safety, including advanced shark management programs with drones and tagging, plus expanded education efforts. Pearce is noted for his strategic leadership in balancing safety and marine protection along NSW beaches.

Key Takeaways:
The increase in shark attacks has prompted enhanced surveillance using drones at 80 locations across New South Wales, with over 44,000 flights monitored since summer.
Pearce highlights the ecological balance challenge, questioning the implications and effectiveness of shark culling as a viable strategy.
Surf Life Saving New South Wales places a strong emphasis on psychological support for lifesavers, given their frequent exposure to rescues and traumatic events.
The Shark Smart App provides real-time monitoring of tagged sharks, allowing beachgoers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim.
Education and awareness efforts, particularly targeting tourists and diverse community groups, are essential in minimizing the risk associated with coastal activities.

Notable Quotes:
"We are seeing more sharks because we're actually looking for more."
"Technology is probably more of the greater answer to this in regards to greater surveillance, greater warnings, people's awareness."
"Humans aren't in the food chain of sharks. They use a bite as a sensory mechanism to determine what something is."
“The coast is our workplace, our place of work. But this is also the marine creatures’ place as well.”
"Anything that enhances the safety of swimmers in the water, we would support."

Resources:
Surf Life Saving NSW
Shark Smart App

 

About the Guest:
<a href="https://championsofchangecoalition.org/champions/steven-pearce/#:~:text=Steven%20Pearce%20is%20the%20Chief,1000%20fulltime%20and%20casual%20staff.">Steve Pearce</a> is the CEO of <a href="https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1399145954&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC_1GGlRVUXOHL2GODALQJ2gXeY9c&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhqfPBhBWEiwAZo196nrgmHseRvLTEnUiodkZMu77d2sh9jPsPi98U68p-eDTJMng8ndOpBoCm3UQAvD_BwE">Surf Life Saving New South Wales</a>, Australia's largest volunteer surf lifesaving organization. With over 30 years in emergency services, he has led key initiatives for coastal safety, including advanced shark management programs with drones and tagging, plus expanded education efforts. Pearce is noted for his strategic leadership in balancing safety and marine protection along NSW beaches.
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>The increase in shark attacks has prompted enhanced surveillance using drones at 80 locations across New South Wales, with over 44,000 flights monitored since summer.</li>
<li>Pearce highlights the ecological balance challenge, questioning the implications and effectiveness of shark culling as a viable strategy.</li>
<li>Surf Life Saving New South Wales places a strong emphasis on psychological support for lifesavers, given their frequent exposure to rescues and traumatic events.</li>
<li>The Shark Smart App provides real-time monitoring of tagged sharks, allowing beachgoers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim.</li>
<li>Education and awareness efforts, particularly targeting tourists and diverse community groups, are essential in minimizing the risk associated with coastal activities.</li>
</ul>
Notable Quotes:
<ol>
<li>"We are seeing more sharks because we're actually looking for more."</li>
<li>"Technology is probably more of the greater answer to this in regards to greater surveillance, greater warnings, people's awareness."</li>
<li>"Humans aren't in the food chain of sharks. They use a bite as a sensory mechanism to determine what something is."</li>
<li>&ldquo;The coast is our workplace, our place of work. But this is also the marine creatures&rsquo; place as well.&rdquo;</li>
<li>"Anything that enhances the safety of swimmers in the water, we would support."</li>
</ol>
Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/">Surf Life Saving NSW</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sharksmart.nsw.gov.au/">Shark Smart App</a></li>
</ul>
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She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.

“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the Hope 103.2 app and major podcast platforms.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.
“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2 app</a> and major podcast platforms.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous. No topic is too controversial!

She Wasn't Born Yesterday

How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.

SWBY features Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse, a semi retired social worker. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.

“So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing’s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,” Janet commented. “We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.”

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

How do you deal with the &lsquo;pause&rsquo;? How do you know you&rsquo;re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.
SWBY features Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse, a semi retired social worker. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.
&ldquo;So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing&rsquo;s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,&rdquo; Janet commented. &ldquo;We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.&rdquo;
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Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app, Facebook or Instagram.