Membership Guide

MMLSC 2023/24

Membership Guide

Overview

Membership Fees

New Members - How to Join?

Working With Children Check

Renewing Members

Add Additional Family Member

Patrol Pathway

Active Roles

Membership Category

Patrolling Member (16+ hrs)

1 Family Member contributing as a;

Patrolling Member or
Executive Committee member

Active Members

1 Family Member contributing in an active role as outlined here.

All first year families - Unless patrolling

Starfish Family Membership

1 family member participating in the Starfish Program

Single

$100

$200

Families - Parents/Children/

Grandparents

$250

$400

1st Year: Free

2nd Year+: 50% Discount

NB: Discount applies to active family fee.

2023/24 Membership Fees

Working With Children Check - Ensure that all adults joining (18+) hold a current Working With Children Check Card and have nominated MMLSC and LSV as organisations. Upload a copy of your WWCC.
From the 1st of September - Register online through the SLSA Members Portal.
Send a copy of Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Passport) to membership@mmlsc.com.au (Nippers Only)

How to Join?

New Members

FAQ

I only want to enrol my child in nippers, do we have to join as a family?

Yes, due to our strict child-safe standards, all nippers aged 5-13 must join under a family membership. There is no per-child fee and you are welcome to include everyone in your family plus grandparents under your family membership. MMLSC is an inclusive, supportive community organisation and has so much on offer for every age.

My child turns 5 after the 30th of September but before nippers starts in January, can I sign them up?

Yes, as our nippers program is starting in January we are accepting nippers turning 5 before the 31st of December 2023. Please note this means they will need to complete two years of U6 to align with the correct age group. You will not be able to register them on SLSA until their birthday. In the meantime, you can register the rest of your family through SLSA and email membership@mmlsc.com.au to register your four year old’s details.

Are we eligible for a reduced fee if we sign up to become patrol members?

Yes definitely! We have upcoming courses in October for Advanced Resuscitation Techniques & First Aid (ARTFA), Surf Rescue Certificate & Bronze Medallion. Obtaining any of these awards and committing to 16 hours of patrol throughout the season (November - April) will make you eligible.

Do all members receive a key?

No, club keys are held by committee members and long-term (3+yrs) patrolling members. We encourage all members to get involved at MMLSC we have a number of vacant committee positions if you are interested in becoming more involved within the club. For more information please email membership@mmlsc.com.au.

Working With Children Check

Obtain a New WWCC

http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ and complete an online application form.
You can submit an online form or print it out to submit at the post office.
Organisation 1:
Life Saving Victoria, PO Box 353, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Phone: 03 9676 6900
Organisation 2:
Mount Martha Life Saving Club, PO Box 462, Mount Martha VIC 3934, Phone: 03 5974 4140
Occupational fields please use the Code Number 42.Other Organisation –
Online - Verify identity using the Services Victoria App and submit a passport type photo.
In Person - Print off the form and provide 100 points of identification and lodge your application at a participating Australia Post retail outlet, where they will take your photo and prove your identity.
Once you receive your card please upload it using the link.
Your membership will remain pending until we receive confirmation of your Working with Children Check, this can take between 2-4 weeks.

Once approved the Department of Justice will notify the club. The WWCC is valid for five (5) years. You will receive a letter explaining how to renew your card prior to it expiring.

Add us to your current WWCC

Teachers & Police Officers

Under LSV Guidelines members of Victoria Police are not exempt from holding a Working With Children Check. This is because we would not be notified if a reportable offence occurred.
Teachers can nominate Mount Martha Life Saving Club and LSV under their VIT Check. Please forward membership@mmlsc.com.au a copy of the confirmation email.

Upload a Copy of Your WWCC

SLSA Joining Guide

Step By Step Guide

Click through to SLSA Join
Select the Service that you wish to join - Surf Life Saving Club
Search and Select 'Mount Martha Life Saving Club'
Select ‘I want to Join’ - Individual or Family Membership
Type in a family name ie: Smith Family
Click the red NEXT button
Complete the Personal Details Section (This member will be the primary member of this family group. Note; the primary contact must be 18 years old & over.)
For a family membership; click ‘Add Family Member’
Complete the Personal Details for all other members of the family that you wish to add to the group.
Continue until you have added all family members that wish to join the service.
Click the red NEXT button.
Enter the Contact details for the family group and the Emergency Contact Details for the Primary Member.

13. Select the correct joining fee for your membership category. Unless you are planning to patrol the membership category will be 'New Active Single' or 'New Active Family'.

13. There are no additional joining fees, please click NEXT again.

15. Create an account to access your Members Area in the future.

16. All members of our Organisation (annually) must read, understand, acknowledge and agree to the Declaration and Application and Conditions of Membership.

17. Tick all three (3) checkboxes to acknowledge the above and this will be recorded as your electronic signature and timestamped.

18. Click PAY ONLINE

19. The correct membership fee will be automatically pre-filled.

You should receive a receipt straight away. Our membership team will be in contact within 2 - 3 days to confirm.

Renewing Members

Quick Guide

Working With Children Check - Ensure that your WWCC is currently valid.
Complete your Active Membership Form if applicable.
Renew online through the SLSA Members Portal.
Pay the correct membership fee - if you are unsure please contact our team.

Reduced Fee Eligibility

Our membership fee structure comprises two categories: Active and Patrolling. To access the benefits of reduced membership fees, it is necessary to possess, or have intentions to acquire, a patrolling award. These include Bronze Medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate or Advanced Resuscitation & First Aid (ARTFA). There are upcoming courses being held at the club in October. Kindly refer to the provided link for specific course dates and to access the expression of interest form.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

COURSE CALENDAR

FAQ

If I have a senior currently patrolling does that count as our active requirement?

Yes, if your senior can commit to 16+ patrol hours for the season your family will be eligible for the patrol discount. However, we encourage you to still be actively involved either in the Nippers Program or Seniors depending on the age of your children.

I'm a nipper parent and I can't commit to an active role is there any way around this?

Our expectation is that at least one parent/guardian/grandparent from each family actively contributes. If you are unable to assist during Nipper session times alternative avenues exist to meet the active involvement criteria like communication, events, and administration. Roles outside nippers, such as bar volunteering or aiding social events, also fulfil the engagement criteria.

Log in to SLSA Members Area (you can request your username and password if needed or click Create a Members Area Account if this is your first time renewing).
Click – Renew Memberships for a Family Group (red box that says ‘Renew’) *If you need to add a new family member please follow the steps before proceeding.
Click – on the BLUE link ‘Renew Memberships’
Check all boxes on the left-hand side for all members to be renewed (see instructions below to add a new family member – child or grandparent).
Select the correct category for the primary person

Patrolling Family (1 family member holding or intending to gain (Bronze, SRC, ARTFA) and actively patrol)
Active Family (1 family member contributing in an Active Role)
Starfish Family

Select “Included in Family Group” for each additional family member.
Check the Declaration Box
Click the Submit button
Follow the prompts for making your payment.
Click next and enter your credit card details and complete payment.

Step 1.

CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS – have you changed your mobile phone or email address since last season? Please email new details to membership@mmlsc.com.au and wait for confirmation of the update before proceeding to the below renewal.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP FORM - Please fill in an active membership form before completing your renewal. Please see our active roles - here. If you are unsure which role would work best for you please email membership@mmlsc.com.au.

Step 2. Renew on SLSA

Renewing as a Family

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP FORM

Adding a New Family Member

Add a new family member to your existing membership (child or grandparent)

Follow the above to Step 2, proceed with adding the new member as per below, then continue on with Step 3.
Click “View/Edit”
The screen should have all existing family members listed, click in the top right hand corner “join new person & add” for a person that has never been a member of SLSA or “add new member” if they have been a previous member.
Follow the prompts for new member details and select “Additional Family Member” as the joining fee.

Once the new member is added please continue with Step 4 as per instructions.

NB: If you are wanting to add a nipper who is turning 5 before the 31st of December 2023, you will not be able to register them on SLSA until they have turned 5. In the meantime please email our membership team their name and date of birth so they can participate in the preliminary swim assessment.

Renewing as an Individual

Step 1.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP FORM

Renewing as an Individual

Log in to SLSA Members Area (you can request your username and/or password if needed or click Create a Members Area Account if this is your first time renewing).
Click – Members Area tab
Click – Renew Membership for Mount Martha (red box that says renew)
Check and update your details
Select the correct category

Renewal Patrolling Single (Hold or intention to gain award and complete 16hrs of patrol)
Renewal Active Single (Committed to an Active Role)

Check the Declaration Box
Click the Submit button
Follow the prompts for making your membership payment
Click next and enter your credit card details and complete payment.

ARTFA

Life Saving Pathway

Mount Martha LSC provides a safe, patrolled beach from November to Easter on weekends and public holidays. All our patrols are volunteer run and we encourage our members to become involved. We have eight patrol teams on a rotating roster throughout the season. All of these awards are included in your membership as a patrolling member and can be completed at any Life Saving Victoria organisation. We also offer our patrolling members a discounted membership. For Bronze Medallion and SRC, these courses only need to be completed once and then there is a short requal session each year. There are also no prerequisites you can start with any of the three courses - ARTFA or SRC/Bronze or do both awards.

Bronze

Advanced

SRC

39 hrs

Bronze Medallion

Age 15+
Swimming ability : 400m in 9 minutes or less
Blended online learning
Provides patrolling and surf awareness knowledge for participation in lifesaving patrolling operations.
*Bridging Course available for SRC Holders

Inflatable Rescue Boat

Crew - 15+
Driver - 17+
3 Sessions + Assessment

Side By Side Vehicle

18+
online theory & practical
1 day course

Trainer and Assessor

EOI to chiefinstructor@mmlsc.com.au

1 Day Course

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques & First Aid.

Age 15+
Perfect for first time patrollers.
1 day course
A lot of transferable skills
No prerequisites

21 hrs

Surf Rescue Certificate

Age 13+
Swimming ability : 200m in under 5 minutes
Blended online learning
Provides basic patrolling and surf awareness
Perfect for parents wanting to help with water safety.

Want to know more?

For more information please contact Pam at chiefinstructor@mmlsc.com.au.

2023/24 Training Dates

Award Expression of Interest

Active Roles

Committee Member

Attend quarterly meetings
Nominate a specific role; each role has individual responsibilities within a specific area of the club.
Current vacant committee positions can be viewed on the website (Committee | Mount Martha (mmlsc.com.au)) and more information via email (membership@mmlsc.com.au)

Join a Subcommittee

There are many subcommittees within the club, these roles include attending meetings with your subcommittee and volunteering within your chosen area.

Membership

Attending open days to assist new members
Administrative tasks
Processing membership renewals

Marketing & Communications

Attend meetings
Bring new ideas
Assist with content creation and information
Organise club photography
Assist with newsletter and marketing distribution

Icebergers

Running inductions for new icebergers
Organising iceberger social events

Seniors

Program planning
Supervising seniors camps
Planning senior social events
Competition and Carnival administration

Training & Assessment

Become a trainer/ assessor

Social

Working with our social events coordinator

Organising and planning social events

Assisting with preparation, furniture set-up, decor etc.

Diamond Swim

Must be available to assist on the day 26th Jan

Attending planning meetings

Club Maintenance

For specific trades only

Working with our building maintenance officer to maintain the club

E.g. Plumbing, structural maintenance, carpentry, electrical works, cleaning.

Please email the membership team for further information and contact details of the relevant subcommittee.

membership@mmlsc.com.au

Starfish Nipper Mentor

email: starfishnippers@mmlsc.com.au

Starfish Nippers is a fantastic way to be involved in the club.
This role is not for general parents but is a fantastic position for our seniors & masters to fulfil their active requirements.
1:1 Helper - Bronze or Dedicated Mentor

Hospitality

email events@mmlsc.com.au

Bar Support

Open on Friday nights throughout the season and club social events.
Current Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate required - can be obtained online.

Friday Night Dinners

Organise dinners on a Friday night throughout the nipper season
Responsible for ordering, serving and taking payments.
Opportunity to bring new ideas to the role.
Perfect for a group of 2-3 people.

Club Sponsor

Sponsorship is a fantastic way to support the club.
For more information about our sponsorship packages and inclusions please email - sponsorship@mmlsc.com.au

Junior Subcommittee

We are still calling for extra help on our junior subcommittee. Please click here for Full Role Descriptions

A few key roles we would love to fill this season;

Assistant Director - Junior Development

Work closely with the Director to oversee the program & planning and management of nipper preliminary swims.

Session Safety Coordinator

Coordinate and assist qualified water safety and first aid members each session. Ensure we have the correct amount each week.

Age Manager Coordinator

Contact person for age managers throughout the season and support new age managers to complete online course and use Nipper App.

Nipper Carnival Registrar

Entry of nippers into carnivals and state championships through the Nipper App.

Nipper Volunteer Coordinator

Oversight of Nipper families to ensure they are supported in their active roles and answer queries.

Active Roles - Nippers

New Member Support Contact

Work with the membership administrator to introduce new families to the Nipper program and be the contact person for new families.

Friday Night Dinner Weekly Coordinators

Last year we had Ben Kaylock step into this role and we can't thank him enough for his hard work and delicious meals each week. This year Ben has stepped up to the executive as Director of Events and won't be available every week. If you would be interested in helping to organise a weekly dinner please touch base with us.

Age Managers

Required for each Nipper age group
1 Age Manager, 1 Asst Age Manager and 1 Nipper Admin per age group
Online course and club support/training.
Manage age groups on Friday night and Sunday morning nipper sessions, available to attend most sessions
Coordinate your group to their various activities, run games
Support coaches and ensure the safety of group
May also need to attend carnivals for older children and arrange teams

Social

Assisting with Friday Night Dinners
Set up, pack up and taking payments
Assisting in the bar on a Friday night (RSA Required)
Set up, pack up and assisting events team with nipper social nights and events, ie Christmas Party.

Water Safety

U6/U7 age groups (no certification required)

U6/U7 age group water safety
Attend majority of Friday night and Sunday morning nipper sessions, wear hi vis vest, supervise all nippers in the age group during water activities ensuring their safety.
Required to sign in with age manager and given a hi-vis vest.

U8+ Water Safety (SRC or Bronze Medallion Required)

This is an essential role to ensure we can run a successful program without always relying on our senior volunteer patrol members.
Similar to above however certification required.. This is a great pathway to continue from U7 water safety to U8+. The more qualified water safety we have at each session the more nippers we can have actively participating in the water at the same time.

First Aid

We require 3-4 parents each session to be designated as First Aid personnel.
Must have completed or hold the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques & First Aid (ARTFA) award through LSV.
Course being held at Mt Martha on the 8th of October.
Successful completion and commitment to patrol for the season (16hrs+) entitles you to the patrolling member discount.