ON THE RADAR
Lots to like as Facebook page hits milestone Social media channels working to boost safety, profile
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here was lots to like about the milestone reached by Marine Rescue’s Facebook page in late September, as it notched up its 20,000th ‘like’. ‘Liking’ a Facebook page shows support for that page, and ensures regular updates from the page in your Facebook news feed. Created over a decade ago on the 23rd of September 2009, the Marine Rescue State Headquarters Facebook page has spent the past dozen years keeping the community informed of the many activities and achievements of our members, and providing boaters with critical safety and preparedness advice so they can stay safer on the water. Since then, our Facebook page has been joined by Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram – all working in
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Marine Rescue State Headquarters Facebook page
concert with our website to keep the boating community safer and better informed. Importantly, unit Facebook and Instagram pages have provided their local boating communities with
useful locally-targeted content to help them stay safer on the water, as well as information on their unit’s activities, and encouragement to join as a member. Thank you to everyone who has
‘liked’ our Facebook page – we’re dedicated to keeping New South Wales’ boaters safer and better informed and look forward to having you stay with us as we continue our vital work.
