Member Welfare
We are committed to the protection, welfare and wellbeing of all our members and are dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enjoyable environment as outlined in the SLSA Member Protection Policy.
We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse membership which reflects our community. We are an all-inclusive organisation that protects, educates, prepares and embraces everyone. You can also read the SLSA Inclusion & Diversity Statement.
Members are covered by Workers Compensation – SLSNSW for patrolling, club activities and competition.
Complaints are resolved using the SLSA Complaints Resolution Policy.
We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse membership which reflects our community. We are an all-inclusive organisation that protects, educates, prepares and embraces everyone. You can also read the SLSA Inclusion & Diversity Statement.
Members are covered by Workers Compensation – SLSNSW for patrolling, club activities and competition.
Complaints are resolved using the SLSA Complaints Resolution Policy.
Child Protection
We're committed to providing a safe, supportive, enjoyable environment for children through the SLSA Childsafe Program. The program recognises the importance of protecting young people under the age of 18 from abuse, harm and exploitation. It is everyone’s responsibility to treat all children and young members respectfully, and within the child protection laws of Australia (free from any form of abuse).
Resources, webinars and online training courses are available to every club member to establish clear guidelines for appropriate behaviour when engaging with children and young people. To learn more about how you can protect our children and young members, please read the Child Safe Handbook.
All members who work with children and young people are required to complete the Surf Life Saving Safeguarding Children and Young People Awareness Course. To ensure you are recognised for completing the course, please login to the Members Portal first. Access to the course can be found in Memberships > Courses > Login to ELearning > Training Library > SLS > Safety and Wellbeing (View Courses) > Child Safe Awareness.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
In order to comply with Child Protection legislation and to ensure the safety of all our members, we require all age managers, trainers and management committee members to have a current WWCC number, without exception. For more information please read the Child Protection and the NSW Working With Children Check guidelines.
Resources, webinars and online training courses are available to every club member to establish clear guidelines for appropriate behaviour when engaging with children and young people. To learn more about how you can protect our children and young members, please read the Child Safe Handbook.
All members who work with children and young people are required to complete the Surf Life Saving Safeguarding Children and Young People Awareness Course. To ensure you are recognised for completing the course, please login to the Members Portal first. Access to the course can be found in Memberships > Courses > Login to ELearning > Training Library > SLS > Safety and Wellbeing (View Courses) > Child Safe Awareness.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
In order to comply with Child Protection legislation and to ensure the safety of all our members, we require all age managers, trainers and management committee members to have a current WWCC number, without exception. For more information please read the Child Protection and the NSW Working With Children Check guidelines.
SLSA Reporting Guidelines
All members have a responsibility to speak up if they become aware of or observe something considered inappropriate. Please contact the Club immediately or follow the guidelines below.
All reports submitted will be treated in the strictest confidence and with the utmost respect for all those involved.
All reports submitted will be treated in the strictest confidence and with the utmost respect for all those involved.