Membership and Registration

Surf Lifesaving is the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia.

At Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club, our members play an important role in keeping our beaches safe while building a strong and connected community. Whether you are looking to patrol, support Nippers, assist with events, compete in surf sports or simply become involved around the club, there is a place for everyone.

Membership provides opportunities to develop valuable lifesaving skills, leadership, fitness and lifelong friendships while giving back to the local community. We welcome members of all ages and experience levels and encourage families, individuals and supporters to get involved.

By joining our club, you become part of a proud volunteer organisation dedicated to safety, community and the Australian beach lifestyle.

Membership process:

Step 1: Notify us of your Working with Vulnerable People status

  • Members 18+ or Patrolling Members 16+ are now required to hold a Working with Vulnerable People Registration. (WWVP)

  • If you do not currently hold WWVP please apply for it here:

https://cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/work-with-vulnerable-people

  • Please confirm your application status by emailing portsorellslc@gmail.com a copy of your card or your application number

Step 2: Apply for Ticket to Play if eligible

The Tasmanian Government’s Ticket to Play program provides up to $100 in vouchers for children aged 5-18 years for club membership. To qualify, children must be listed on a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or be in Out of Home Care.

Step 3: Join or Renew Here

Membership Costs (2025/26 Season)

  • 1 Nipper/1 Parent: $160

  • + Nipper: $90

  • + Parent: $75

  • Family: $350

  • Active (15+): $350

  • Patrolling Member: $75

  • Social Membership: $75

  • Equipment Levy (Per Active Member)*: $20

Step 4: Complete the Child Safe Awareness Course

Members 18+ and Patrolling Members 16+ create and/or log in to the members portal and follow links to complete the SLST Child Safe Awareness Course (approx. 30 min)

https://members.sls.com.au/SLSA_Online/modules/login/index.php

To complete the course:

  • All adults will need to create their own member login, even if included in a family group

  • Follow links under eLearning and then Safety & Wellbeing

  • Email portsorellslc@gmail.com your completed certificate