Join or Renew Membership
Whether you're interested in patrolling, joining as a Nipper family or becoming a social member - there's an opportunity for everyone at Point Lonsdale SLSC.
To join or renew your membership, please follow the guidelines below to ensure your application is processed smoothly. Please note that club programs can only be accessed once your application or renewal has been fully processed.
Working With Children Check (WWCC) Requirement
All members aged 17 and over (excluding Social members) must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) listing Point Lonsdale SLSC and Life Saving Victoria. This requirement includes nipper parents and guardians. The WWCC is free for volunteers and valid for five years.
Already Have a WWCC?
If you already hold a WWCC through another organisation or as an employee, you only need to add Point Lonsdale SLSC and Life Saving Victoria to your list of organisations. Click here to update your WWCC
Renewing an Expiring WWCC
If your WWCC is set to expire during the season, you can renew it up to six months before or three months after it expires. After three months, you will need to reapply. Click here to renew your WWCC
Processing Time for WWCC Verification
The Club receives a WWCC verification letter from the Department of Justice by post. Early in the year, processing is quick, but from November, it can take up to four weeks due to increased demand. Please ensure you have nominated Point Lonsdale SLSC (correct address PO Box 120, Point Lonsdale 3225) to prevent delays.
IMPORTANT: Membership applications WILL NOT be processed until the Club has received verification of your WWCC from the Department of Justice. Note that teachers and police officers are not exempt (teachers: refer to the WWCC Guide for steps on linking your VIT to WWCC).
Membership System
Our membership system is managed nationally by Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), and each member can only have one single membership record. If you encounter issues accessing your membership, please contact our office for assistance. DO NOT submit a new application using a slightly altered date of birth or shortened name as this will delay your membership renewal while we work to merge duplicate records.
If you were previously a member at another club (in Victoria or interstate, even for Nippers many years ago), you’ll need to transfer your membership from that club. Do not submit a new application.
If you’re unsure of your membership status, you can contact Life Saving Victoria for assistance at (03) 9676 6930.
Steps to Renew Your Membership
Step 1: Hold/Obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Ensure your WWCC lists Point Lonsdale SLSC and Life Saving Victoria and is current.
Step 2: Join or Renew and Pay Membership Fees
When renewing, if you have a Family Group set up, follow these steps
If you are unsure, contact the club office.
Please note that a Nipper Levy of $35 is payable for each child participating in the program.
Step 3: Receive Membership Confirmation
You will be contacted if you have any outstanding membership requirements.
Once processed, the club will send you a confirmation email containing your seasonal membership card.
Step 4: Register for Programs if Applicable
After membership confirmation, you are eligible to register for the Nipper Program, SRC Course, or Bronze Medallion Course.
For more information on how to use your Members Area account, please refer to the Members Area User Guide
For any questions, please contact our office at office@plslsc.com.au. The office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9am and 1pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW TO Transfer an individual or Family Group
Log into members SLS Members Area - Login
Navigate to Transfers - from the Memberships dropdown menu, select ‘Renew, Pay, Transfer & Archive’
Start the Transfer Process - Click on ‘Join/Transfer to a New Organisation’
Choose Your Options - Select the options that best suit your needs
You will be prompted to decide if you want to remain a member at both clubs or fully transfer to the new club
If you wish to be a member of more than one club, you’ll also need to indicate which club you want to compete for
Check your details, tick the declarations and submit
Update Family Group – If you have a Family Group created you will be asked to confirm if you want to update your Family Group members data with your recent changes, ie. Do you also want to transfer the rest of you family?
Approval Process - The transfer must be approved by both clubs and Life Saving Victoria (LSV). This process may take a few days to be finalised
How to create a new Club Member and add them to a Family Group
Go to the SLS Members Area - Login and log in
Access your Family Group
Under Membership tab, select ‘Family’
Under Actions, click ‘View/Edit’Add a new family member
Click the red button ‘Join New Person & Add’
You will be redirected to the SLSA Join pageComplete member details
Fill in the required fields (first name, DOB etc) for the new family member
You can add multiple members to your Family Group if requiredPayment options
Complete the required pages and submit
Note: If you plan to pay the membership fee as part of your family’s renewal, select ‘Other payment options’ to add the new member without making a payment at this stageApproval process
A request for ‘new club membership’ and ‘join member to a family group’ will be sent to the Club for review.
Important: If the new member is 17 or over a valid Working With Children Check is requiredRenew the rest of your Family Group
Return to ‘Family’ to complete the renewal process for the rest of your Family Group
A seperate request for ‘renew membership’ will be sent to the Club for reviewIf you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the Club Office.
what other types of membership are there?
A Reserve Active Member is a member who has completed 8 years of patrol services (16+ hours) or by permission from the Club Captain. They are required to attend 1 patrol a season on Australia Day and should be available to help (as are all members on RVSC day) - complete and return the RA/LS Application.
A Long Service Member has satisfied the requirements of a Reserve Active Member but has been granted permission from the Club Captain to not patrol as required - complete and return the RA/LS Application.
The General membership category is for individuals aged 17 and over who join the club to complete the Adult SRC course or maintain their existing SRC qualification to participate as water safety for Nippers in Schools or local surf programs
Social Members are encouraged to attend club events and support the Club. They are not able to attend patrols or assist with instructing camps (e.g. Nippers)
How do I sign up a family?
When starting the membership application process, you’ll have the option to select ‘Family’ or ‘Individual’ membership.
Enter a name for your Family Group.
Add your details, followed by the details of each family member joining the club.
This will create a membership profile for each person, which can be managed through your Members Area account. Each family member can also create their own Members Area account later if they wish (recommended for members aged 13 and over).
Creating individual accounts will not affect your Family Group.
The club offers a family discount of $375 for all members residing at the same address.
I need help with my membership
If you’re experiencing issues creating your Members Area account or adding members, please contact the Office. We can help ensure you’re entering the correct details from your membership record, such as using “Stephen” instead of “Steve”, or verifying your date of birth and contact information. We’re here to assist you!
are PAYMENT TERMS available?
We don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to be part of our community due to financial constraints. We have implemented a Financial Assistance Policy to support those in need.
If you require assistance, please contact us to discuss available options. We’re here to help!
Other Information
We reserve the right publish photos of club members to promote the club - see Member Protection for details.