Ready to make a difference, learn new skills, and become part of a welcoming, supportive, and very social community?
Joining Fairy Meadow Surf Life Saving Club is easy, and we cater for everyone! Whether you're looking to become a patrolling lifesaver, enroll your child in Nippers, or simply want to find a way to meet new people and make some friends, there's a membership option for you. We are a flexible and friendly club, always ready to help new members find their place.
Complete the form so we can get to know you better. We will contact your shortly with further information and instructions - if you decided to join, it will only take a few minutes to finish the registration process.
To become a lifesaver and patrol the beach you must be at least 13 years of age.
All required training is provided in house and is free of charge. Age restrictions and other pre-requisite requirements exist for some courses. Find out more here
To undertake any role that requires you to work directly with Children, you may be required to apply for a free volunteer working with children’s check - more information below.
Safe guarding our members
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Fairy Meadow club is committed to the protection, welfare and well-being of all members and is dedicated to providing a positive and safe environment in line with the SLSA Member Protection Policy and Child Safe Policy. We take an inclusive approach, dedicated to being open to all members of the Australian community and providing a safe environment, ensuring all members are treated with respect and dignity and are protected from discrimination, harassment and abuse. Our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all members participating in surf lifesaving by following the Member Protection Code of Conduct.
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Our Club is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person who takes part in our activities, programs, events or services and will work to create an environment in which children and young people are safe and feel safe at all times.
Fairy Meadow Surf Club recognises the importance of protecting young people under the age of 18 from abuse, harm and exploitation. It is everyone’s responsibility to treat children and young people respectfully and within the Child Protection Laws and the SLSA Child Safe Policy. The Child Safe Code of Conduct applies to all members and associated parties as outlined in the Child Safe Policy.
Resources, webinars and online training courses are available to all members, providing clear guidelines of appropriate behaviour when engaging with children and young people. All members are encouraged to complete the Child Safe Awareness online course found in the e-learning section of your members portal.
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Members in Child related roles are required to provide a Working with Children Check to the club to be verified with the Office of Children’s Guardian. Failure to do so will result in suspension from any child related roles. Some exclusions apply. To check if you are required to have a WWCC, follow the guidelines here: Click here.
Or apply here: Apply for a working with children check
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Keeping children and young people safe relies on community members reporting their concerns.
Fairy Meadow Surf Club members have a responsibility to speak up if they become aware of or observe something considered inappropriate. Please contact our club’s Member Protection Information Officer and submit through the online reporting portal. All reports submitted will be treated in confidence and with the utmost respect for all those involved.
Visit https://complaints.sls.com.au/ and click on ‘Make a Child Safe Report’
Follow the question prompts, noting you may wish to remain anonymous
Click submit once finished. Your report will then be sent to Surf Life Saving Australia‘s Legal Counsel and SLSNSW for investigation.