Controversy has erupted after a popular New South Wales surf life saving club implemented a no nudity policy in its change rooms. 9News
The letter stated: "The Terrigal Surf Club has received a report advising that you have breached the no nudity clause that can be found in the Child Safe Policy ... and should you continue to ignore the procedures/rules, you will be subject to disciplinary action, and/or including termination of your membership.""I was so anxious I handed my resignation in ... that's what the change rooms are for, they're for getting changed," she said.
"Here at Terrigal there's been numerous times that things have been raised from young people saying they're uncomfortable around nudity in the change rooms," Surf Life Saving Central Coast CEO Jon Harkness said.Surf Life Saving Central Coast CEO Jon Harkness said the policy is in response to young people feeling uncomfortable."I think it's appalling, I think it's a backwards step and I think it's bad for young women," Farley said.
The Surf Life Saving branch is encouraging all 15 Central Coast clubs to roll out the no nudity signage in their change rooms.Locals have mixed reviews on the policy."It's a fair policy, my word it is, couldn't agree more," a man said.Pantle and Farley said they hope the club can come up with another solution.
"I know that some surf clubs have a separate section for nippers, and they're larger change rooms. If our club can come up with a solution like that, I'm all for it," Farley said. Surf Life Saving Central Coast said the club has plans to renovate and expand, subject to development approval.Continue reading
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