Fairhaven SLSC Membership
Welcome to Season 2025/26!
Memberships (new & renewals) are open.
Fairhaven SLSC has been proudly serving the local Surf Coast community since 1957 and operates essential lifesaving services on funds generated thorough sponsorship, donations and membership fees.
Please read detailed membership joining/ renewal instructions below.
Membership fees and are now returning to the SLSA Members Hub and will be paid at the time of membership submission / renewal via credit card payment.
You will find renewing and joining Fairhaven SLSC an accessible and simple process. We look forward to new members joining us.
If you have any questions please contact us at membership@fairhavenslsc.org.
Membership Joining & Renewal Process
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Step 1 - Hold/Obtain your Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Apply for, renew or update a WWCC- All members aged 18 years and older must hold a WWCC and Membership cannot be processed without one.
- Your WWCC must list Fairhaven SLSC and Life Saving Victoria (LSV).
- If you already hold a WWCC with another organisation you must update your WWCC by adding Fairhaven SLSC and Life Saving Victoria to your list of organisations to allow the club to receive any future updates / renewals to your WWCC.
See: WWCC Information
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Step 2 - Join or Renew and Pay Membership Fees
Join or Renew on the SLS HubTo join Fairhaven SLSC or renew your membership you need to join/renew membership via the new SLS Hub (SLSA Member portal).
- See: Membership Renewal Guide
- See: New Membership Guide
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Step 3 - Receive Confirmation of Membership
After submitting your renewal or application, you will receive two automated emails from noreply@sls.com.au. These messages are generated by the membership system and do not confirm that your membership has been accepted.
If there are any outstanding membership requirements (eg WWCC), the Club will contact you directly.
Once your membership has been fully processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email from membership@fairhavenslsc.org. -
Step 4 - Register for Nippers and other Training programs (if applicable)
Membership Fees
| MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY | Season 2025/26 Fee |
| Senior (Active) Member - 16+ years - Requires a current Working With Children Check - Current SLSA/LSV awards* Senior Members are expected to contribute to patrols, water safety, lifesaving operations activities, delivery of training and nipper program or any other club service as deemed appropriate at the discretion of the committee. Access to all club Facilities and equipment, including Gym. *Awards include: BM, SRC, First Aid, Radio, IRB (Driver or Crew), Age Group Manager (AGM), Coach, Official |
$90 |
| Student (Active) Member - Aged 15 – 21 years - Studying full time - Current WWCC (if 18+) - All members aged less than 18 years old must have at least one parent/guardian be a current member of Fairhaven SLSC - please specify parent/ guardian in notes at checkout - Current SRC or BM if performing patrol and/or water safety duties - Access to all club facilities and equipment - Gym access for students aged 16+ years only or with adult supervision - Separate cost for training courses (see course fees) |
$70 |
| Junior (Active) Member - Aged 13 – 14 years - Studying full time - All members aged less than 18 years old must have at least one parent/guardian be a current member of Fairhaven SLSC - please specify parent/ guardian in notes at checkout - Current SRC if performing patrol and/or water safety duties - Access to all club facilities and equipment - Separate cost for SRC course and under 15s program (see course fees) |
$70 |
| Nipper Member - Aged 5 – 12 years on 30 September - Able to attend and participate in the Nipper program Note: Nippers must have a least one parent/guardian join as a member |
$90 |
| Reserve Active Member Written application required for Reserve Active patrol categories. Fairhaven SLSC Committee to consider in line with criteria. - 18+ years - Current WWCC - Current Bronze Medallion - Patrol and/or water safety duties - Access to all club facilities and equipment, including gym. |
$150 |
| Long Service Member Written application required for Long Service patrol categories. Fairhaven SLSC Committee to consider in line with criteria. - Current WWCC - Current Bronze Medallion - Access to all club facilities and equipment, including gym |
$150 |
| Honorary Life Member Requires current WWCC, access to all club facilities and equipment, including gym |
$ - |
| General (Associate) Member - 16+ years - Current WWCC (18+) - Access to bar, bistro and gym (Gym access requires annual purchase of access fob. Prices below.) - Patrol and/or water safety duties not required |
$150 |
| FAMILY DISCOUNT OPTIONS | |
| Family
Up to two (2) parents and one (1) dependant aged under 21 and studying full time. Child aged 5 -12 MUST be registered in Nippers program. |
$280 |
| Family Plus Up to two (2) parents and their dependents aged under 21 and studying full time. Children aged 5-12 MUST be registered in Nippers program. |
$345 |
Fairhaven SLSC Membership Category Summary
Further Membership Information
- Your membership is not processed until you have received a confirmation email. Please ensure your WWC is current to avoid delays in the renewal process.
- Acceptance or rejection of any membership request is at the Club Committee's discretion.
- Refunds, credits or pro-rata payments are not possible.
- Nipper & Junior members must have a least one parent/guardian member.
- Family Discount is a fee option and not a Membership Category.
Access Fobs
- Members can apply for an Access Fob to the Gym or other facilities depending on their membership category.
Fob Fees:
- Active category members - $25 one off fee. (Replacement fob $25.)
- Associate members - $150 annual gym access fob fee. (Replacement fob +$25)
Apply here: Access Fob Application
