Member Information
Running a surf club is no mean feat, so Surf Life Saving WA is here to help our clubs and members.
In our Member Information portal, you’ll find information on:
- Member insurance to protect you and your club
- SLSWA Planning Calendar 2024-25
- Circulars and Bulletins
Member Insurance
Participating in lifesaving activity can be risky and sometimes hazardous. During times where members are unfortunately injured during participation in authorised activities, SLSWA maintains a Personal Accident Insurance policy on behalf of members.
The purpose of the policy is to offset some of the losses a member may suffer as a result of being injured. Losses can be medical costs relating to treatment and rehabilitation, or loss of income as a result of not being able to complete occupational duties for an extended period of time. However, not unlike private health insurance SLSWA Personal Accident Policy does not provide members with 100% coverage on the potential losses and SLSWA and Clubs are unable to cover these gaps on behalf of members. Federal legislation prevents this type of payment or intervention.
As an organisation, we have a strong partnership and are generously funded by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) but are not an agency of them. As a result, we are not afforded the opportunity to be covered by Risk Cover in the same way that other volunteer member emergency service organisations, who are agencies of DFES.
The Personal Accident Policy maintained on behalf of SLSWA members is the best SLSWA can purchase on the open market. SLSWA highly recommends that members take out private health insurance and consider their personal situation, such as additional insurances, like income protection prior to undertaking authorised activities with the Club or SLSWA.
For further information regarding member Personal Accident, visit the SLSA Insurance Program website or contact Corporate Services on 08 9207 6666.
