Join our club

South Melbourne Life Saving Club is a fun, family-friendly club that is focused on training lifesavers, providing rescue services and developing young Australians through surf lifesaving water safety, leadership and training programs. We value our supportive, collegiate and social club culture and welcome new members.

Your annual membership fees ensure the Club has the vital lifesaving equipment, can train members to provide lifesaving services and deliver program such as nippers.

On joining members are encouraged to become involved in the activities of the Club – volunteer lifesaving, nippers, fundraising, social get-togethers

You can join at any age and become a lifesaver. At 13 years you can complete a Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), from 15 years you can complete your Bronze Medallion (BM). Once completed you will then patrol and can get involved in
competition.

From 5 years you can join as a Nipper
Member Benefits

  • Opportunities to become a lifesaver
  • Access to change rooms, showers & toilets
  • Professional training opportunities
  • Wi-Fi on site
  • Opportunities to compete
  • Discounted venue hire for private functions

Becoming a surf life saver is satisfying, fun and rewarding.  You can lead a fit and healthy lifestyle, develop surf and aquatic safety skills, first aid and emergency care skills, make new friends, compete in surf sports, and give something back to the community.  You may also help save someone’s life one day.

Parents of Nippers join as Associate members or through a Family Membership.

How to Join

Step 1 – Obtain or update your Working With Children Check – this is mandatory.

We cannot process your membership
application until we receive evidence of your update/application. You can forward us
the email acknowledgement you receive.

Step 2:  - Join via SLSA
Every member needs to be registered individually. Go to SLS Member Hub set up an account and enter your details.

Contact Us

Have a membership question or need help creating your membership? Contact our Membership Manager.
049 368 8428
membership@southmelbournelsc.com.au

2025/26 Membership Fees

 

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY DESCRIPTION Sub-Category & STATUS FEE
Active 18 years and over at 30/9/2021 Active $90.00
Active Full time student: On production of student card (18 years and over) $75.00
Active Patrol members without BM or SRC Award Members $90.00
Active 15 to 17 years at 30/9/2021 Active (15 - 18 years) $75.00
Junior 13 to 14 years at 30/9/2021 Cadet Member (13-15 years) $75.00
Active On application to Committee Active Reserve $90.00
Associate Non-patrol award holding member actively involved in roles within the Club and its activities (Nipper Parents, Partners of Active/Life Members) Associate $100.00
Associate Non-award holding member who is not involved in roles within the Club and does not hold voting rights (Nipper Parents, Partners of Active/Life Members) General $100.00
Associate Non-award holding member who is not involved in roles within the Club and does not hold voting rights (Nipper Parents, Partners of Active/Life Members) Nipper Parent Details to come
Community Membership with SMLSC. Non-Voting, (no Workcover, group public liability) with access only to Function areas of clubhouse when open Community Member $20.00
Swimming Seahorse Membership with SMLSC. Non-Voting, (no Workcover, group public liability). WWCC requred, 18 years and over. Membership is for 12 months or part thereof and expires 30 June each year. Community Member $360.00*