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How to Join
Every year Swanny gains a new cohort of members; friends, fellow patrol members, competitors and Nippers & Youth embarking on their journey into surf life saving. We can’t wait to show you why we love this club!
Whether you are interested in learning new skills, making new friends, fitness or helping your community, there is something at Swanny for everyone. We pride ourselves on our laid-back vibes and how welcoming and passionate our 750+ members are.
Whether you're a family looking to join Swanny Woodside Nippers, wanting to get involved in our Youth Program, or complete a Bronze Medallion and become a lifesaver we'd love to welcome you to the club with a SLSC Membership.
SLSC Membership Types
Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC welcomes all new members, and offers a variety of opportunities for membership including:
Nippers (5 years to 13 years)
Cadets (13 years to 15 years)
Active Juniors (15 years to 18 years)
Active Seniors (>18 years)
Veterans (>55 years)
Nipper Parents
Social Members
Our Membership Flowchart and Fee Tables below should be used to discover the best membership for you.
HOW TO JOIN
Joining us is done through the Surf Life Saving Australia Members Area, where you will need to create an account. The steps on how to join are shown below, but if you need some help please contact us. Here's how to join:
Register with Surf Life Saving Australia, and select "Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC Inc” as the club you want to join. If it’s just you joining, select to join as an individual and if you’re registering your family, select the “My family” option.
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If joining as a family, follow the prompts to add each family member’s details, entering the primary contact parent / caregiver’s details first. Once all details have been added ensure the SLSA Membership application and declaration is completed before selecting “Make a Payment”.
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Finalise your registration with an online payment via the SLSA Payment Gateway.
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Complete the SLSWA Member Screening requirement, for the safety of children and young people:
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A current and valid WWC Check is required for Members 18+ who participate in any volunteer activities (general duties volunteer), except if eligible to access either of the following two exemption categories:
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Parenting Exemption Volunteer Declaration - Members with a Child who is also a Club Member (e.g. Nipper and Youth parents). Please complete the Volunteer Declaration Form when joining and annually.
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Child Volunteer Exemption Volunteer Declaration - Members 13-17 years of age (e.g. Youth Members). Please complete the Volunteer Declaration Form when joining and annually.
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A Working With Children check form is available by contacting our Club Administrator and is much cheaper if done through the club. Renewals of WWC Check are required every 3 years, and can be done online very simply prior to expiry here.
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If you’re registering to complete a Bronze Medallion please contact our Club Administrator to be added to receive information about the next course.
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Frequently asked questions
Not Sure what Membership You Need?
The Membership Flowchart and table of Membership Fees will assist you with determining your membership category and your applicable fees. If registering a family, be sure to check the Family Membership Caps to see if your family is eligible for a fee reduction.
Generally, new families will register in the Junior Activity Member (Nippers) and Associate Member (Nipper parents) categories. For those joining to complete a Bronze Medallion and become a lifesaver, your membership (if you are over 18 years of age) will consist of the Active Senior membership fee plus the one off payment for the Bronze Medallion course.
Please note
If you are wanting to register a child for Nippers at least one parent / caregiver must also join Swanny. This ensures that caregivers are present and able to assist during the Nipper program as required.
Children are those 12 years or under as at the 30th September in the year of registration. It is preferable that both parents (or more than one carer) join because firstly, it’d be great to have the whole family involved but secondly it also provides the parents / caregivers with attendance flexibility and ensures you are all covered by our insurance when on the beach.
If you’re 15 years or older as of the 30th September and wanting to become a lifesaver you will need to complete your Bronze Medallion.
Details on our upcoming Bronze Medallion courses and what to expect can be found on the Swanny Bronze page. If you’d like any further information about the course you can contact our Club Administrator.
