Compo for ‘carpeting’
While the 24-year-old Palm Beach local’s exact fundraising figure is yet to be revealed, she hopes to be one of the highest fundraisers in the competition.
Now in its 54th year, the Summer Surf Girl program has raised
$15.8 million since 1964.
“I grew up in surf lifesaving and have been a member since I was eight years old,” she said.
“My late grandfather was also a member and my three siblings all love the beach, it’s A WOMAN has received $2500 in compensation for unfair dismissal after dobbing in her boss for drink driving and sleeping on the job.
Tweed Heads worker Hayley Bond was sacked in August, accused of leaking company secrets and making “disparaging comments about the business and the business owner”.
Ms Bond was axed at Andersens Tweed Heads after a series of incidents involving her boss and franchisee, Bob Green.
In a Fair Work Commission (FWC) hearing, Ms Bond alleged Mr Green was slurring his words, seemed confused, forgetful and was unable to walk properly while at work on November 17, 2016.
“Ms Bond became concerned when Mr Green commenced driving the branded company van to Brunswick Heads to perform a measure and quote. She contacted the head office of Andersens to alert them of her concerns,” FWC Commissioner Jennifer Hunt explained.
“A person from Andersens’ head office contacted the a big thing for our family. We basically grew up on the beach.
“I haven’t really thought about winning, I just want to do the best to represent the (Currumbin) club.”
Ms Brymer, who has a police. Mr Green was apprehended by police on the road, and to Ms Bond’s knowledge, Mr Green lost his driving licence instantly.”
When questioned by the commission, Mr Green confirmed he had been stopped by police and recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.11.
“His licence was suspended in NSW, but on his evidence, he was allowed to continue driving in Queensland,” the decision reads.
Mr Green did not know he had been dobbed in.
On July 4, when Mr Green went to the bank, Ms Bond again contacted head office.
“She informed (head office) that she considered Mr Green was drunk on work premises, and stated that this made her feel uncomfortable and unsafe,” the decision reads.
The chief executive officer of the group told her he would drive from Brisbane to Tweed to investigate, Ms Bond told the commission.
“When Mr Green returned from the bank he proceeded to the sofa in the kitchenette area and slept for approximately two hours. Ms Bond took a picture of him on her phone and Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia, has a keen interest in working with patients with Parkinson’s, having spent time working in a Parkinson’s disease clinic in WA. sent the picture by text to (the CEO),” it said.
“(The CEO) attended the premises at approximately 3.30pm that day. Mr Green’s wife was contacted to pick him up and drive him home.”
A month later, Mr Green called a staff meeting and told them there was a violation of the whistleblower employment code and head office of the flooring business was “aiming to close this store down”.
A week later Ms Bond was sacked after she allegedly told a contract carpet installer that head office was closing down the store. Mr Green gave evidence that the contract carpet cleaner told him that Ms Bond was the leak.
However, the contractor said he overhead “the two Tracys” talking about the business closing down.
“Hayley Bond wasn’t there. Bob Green wasn’t there. There was only the two Tracys,” he told the commission.
Commissioner Hunt said Ms Bond should be paid $2565 because she was unfairly dismissed as there was not enough evidence to prove she leaked information from the staff meeting.
She has been a part of 12 fundraising events and close to 15 community events to raise money, engage the community and spread the surf safety message.
SLSQ chief operating officer George Hill said entrants balanced the program around their regular patrols and other surf lifesaving commitments.
“These passionate young lifesavers are the future leaders of our organisation and what they have achieved is just incredible,” he said. “I take my hat off to Britt – she should be extremely proud of her efforts.”
The 2018 Summer Surf Girl winner will be announced on Saturday at a Gala Dinner at The Star.