Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

This is our yearly Bronze Camp to train members in their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and Bronze Medallion (BM) qualifications.  Information about the awards is as follows: Surf Rescue Certificate The Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) provides participants basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, enabling participation in basic lifesaving patrol activities. The award trains candidates in signals, radio operations, resuscitation, surf awareness, and rescue skills. Candidates will also complete a 100m run - 100m swim - 100m run in 5 minutes or less on the assessment day. The SRC course is attended for a total of 21.5 hours including assessment. Prerequisites Minimum 13 years old (on the day of the final assessment) Able to swim 200m in 5 minutes Bronze Medallion The Bronze Medallion (BM) provides participants basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, enabling participation in lifesaving patrolling operations. The award trains candidates in the skills of signals, radio operations, resuscitation, surf awareness, surf skill, rescue skills, emergency care, spinal management and on-the-job patrol training. Candidates will also complete a 200m run - 200m swim - 200m run in 8 minutes or less on the assessment day. The BM course is attended for a total of 39.25 hours including assessment. Prerequisites Minimum 15 years old (on the day of the final assessment) Able to swim 400m in 9 mins Please review the SRC & BM 2026 Course Guide for all the details and sign-up links (on the last page).  Spots will fill up fast for this highly sought-after course at Cape Paterson Bay Beach! SRC/BM Course Tuesday 6th January - Friday 10th January Course costs include payment for patrol uniform,  course workbooks and resources, assessment fee, club facilities and catering. Residential Course Cost Candidates have the choice to stay in our club bunkrooms for the duration of the course (Tuesday-Saturday) with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included. New Member Cost: $130 Existing Member $100 All persons over 18 year must have a current WWCC apply here     

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

HOY is like BINGO with cards but to win a player needs to match all of their playing cards to the cards the dealer turns over.  Our HOY events are a hit for family nights down in our club hall with novelty and door prizes and all for the cost of $6 For 2 hours of entertainment. Numbers are limited so dont be late NO bookings 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

HOY is like BINGO with cards but to win a player needs to match all of their playing cards to the cards the dealer turns over.  Our HOY events are a hit for family nights down in our club hall with novelty and door prizes and all for the cost of $6 For 2 hours of entertainment. Numbers are limited so dont be late NO bookings 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 85 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2023) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page 

What is Skills Maintenance?  Lifesaving clubs are responsible for ensuring members maintain their skills to the minimum standard set by SLSA. The guiding principle for skills maintenance is that lifesaving clubs can meet their service level agreements with confidence in members' lifesaving skills and abilities.   All active lifesavers are required to complete a skills maintenance assessment to show currency in the life saving award/s they hold under the supervision of a Traner, Assessor or Facilitator (TAF).   Skills maintenance assessments are necessary to:  Ensure ongoing proficiency of members in their area of training and activities. Maintain the standards of knowledge and expertise of lifesavers.  Satisfy legal and statutory requirements. Reinforce and maintain our service commitment to the beach-going community. All members who wish to undertake patrol duties or compete in competitions at a State or National level must undertake annual skills maintenance activities to maintain proficiency. What does Skills Maintenance cover? Skills maintenance includes practical assessment activities and (for select awards) an online learning/theory component. Skills Maintenance is in place for the awards listed below and should be completed annually unless stated otherwise.   Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)  Bronze Medallion (BM) Radio Operator Certificate (ROC) First Aid & Emergency Care Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)* Powercraft Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV)   Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew (IRBC) Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver (IRBD) Y Y & License check Maintenance of ART award only. Does not lead to the issuance or extension of CPR/ART units of competency.  For more information check out the Skills Maintenance Guide All online theory  must be completed prior attending practical sessions  A summary of the skills maintenance process is provided below:  A)  Book into the selected skills maintenance session through the member training portal B)  Receive a confirmation email and check all details are accurate.  C)  Access and complete the online learning / theory test in the member training portal (ifapplicable) D)  Attend the face-to-face session/s. E)  Get your skills maintenance card signed off by an endorsed TAF, or Sign the Skills Maintenance App G)  Provide your completed card to the skills maintenance session Coordinator.  If successful - Monitor Surfguard for updated training records If unsuccessful - Book another practical session and resit the outstanding assessment item/s 

Wonthaggi Life Saving Club is a family-based volunteer organisation that has been providing an aquatic rescue service to the Cape Paterson Bay Beach and surrounding community for 87 years. Our lifesavers complete patrols, run school education programs, and participate in lifesaving competitions If you have a child between 5 and 13 (at midnight on 30/09/2025) that enjoys the beach and is keen to learn new skills, then our Nipper program is a great way for them to do that. The vision for our Nipper Program is to provide a safe and friendly environment where both nippers and parents can learn and enhance their knowledge about surf life saving and water safety.  The main aims of the nipper program is to: Develop surf awareness Increase confidence and skills in beach relatedactivities Offer training to those wanting to pursue competitionor awards Instil and re-enforce sun smart philosophies Encourage enjoyable and healthy participation Progress members towards surf rescue awards  Promote a positive non-threatening environment Meet new friends Come and join us and have some fun for more information please feel free to contact us at juniors@wlsc.org.au This program is open for club members to join check out our membership page