SAFEGUARDING &
Member Protection

Surf rescue team wearing yellow and red uniforms and hats standing near the beach, looking at the ocean under a cloudy sky. One person is in a wheelchair.

Creating safe and respectful environments

Surf Life Saving Tasmania is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all members, participants and the community.

All members share responsibility for maintaining safe and appropriate behaviours across Surf Life Saving activities.

Two surf rescue team members wearing yellow and red uniforms and red caps, one holding binoculars, standing outdoors with trees in the background, with one person pointing.

How we support all members

We are committed to ensuring support is accessible to everyone.

  • Children and young people are supported with appropriate safeguards and consent 

  • Privacy and confidentiality are respected at all times

  • Clubs are supported in responding to major incidents

  • Additional support is activated where needed

Club Member Protection resources

  • Member Protection

    All members must comply with the Member Protection Policy, which outlines:

    • Expected behaviours

    • Prohibited conduct

    • Child safety requirements

    • Inclusion and safe participation

  • Member Safety Policies

    • Member Protection Policy

    • Inclusion and Safe Participation Policy

    • Privacy Policy

    • Photography, Digital Recording & Images Policy

    • Social Media Policy

    View key SLS Member Safety Policies

  • National Wellbeing Framework

    SLST’s approach is guided by the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) National Wellbeing Framework, which sets out a vision for a healthy and supportive culture for all members and staff, where wellbeing is valued and promoted.

    View National Wellbeing Framework

  • Critical Incident Wellbeing

    Members and staff involved in critical incidents receive check-ins and post-incident support in line with our Peer Support and Critical Incident frameworks.

    Critical Incident Resources
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Club Safeguarding resources

SLST is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people involved in Surf Life Saving - their safety an wellbeing is a priority across all our clubs, programs and activities.

Read About our Child Safe Approach
  • A young girl in a pink life saving uniform outfit with a blue swim cap is having her cap adjusted by a woman at the beach. The ocean and a rocky coastline are visible in the background.

    Safeguarding Guidelines & Resources

    Learn More
  • A person wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a beige shirt with 'Age Manager' on the back stands on the beach facing a group of children in pink wetsuits and blue swim caps, who are playing in the surf with adult instructors. The ocean is in the background with small waves hitting the shore.

    Tasmanian Child & Youth Safe Framework

    The Framework  is a law to keep children safe in organisations like surf lifesaving that engage with children and young people.

    Child and Youth Safe Standards:

    • 10 things organisations must do to respect and uphold children and young people’s rights

    Reportable Conduct Scheme:

    • requires organisations to report and investigate concerns about an adult volunteer’s behaviour towards children and young people.

    Independent Regulator:

    • assists organisations to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Standards

    Information sharing provisions: 

    • are specific rules written into the law that mean leaders of organisations covered by the Framework are permitted to share personal information in certain circumstances.

    Learn More on the OIR Website
  • Smile of a girl in a pink and blue wetsuit and red swim cap during a surf lifesaving event at the beach.

    Member Requirements

    Member Responsbilities

    It is mandatory for all surf life saving members aged 18yrs+ to hold a Registration to Work With Vulnerable People (RWVP).

    In addition, members 16+ who work directly with children and young people (e.g. Water Safety and/or Age Managers with the Nippers Program) are also required to hold a RWVP.

    Club Responsibilities

    Clubs are required to ensure all applicable members

    • have their RWVP recorded on their member profile AND

    • their RWVP is linked to the Club through the Tasmanian Government’s register

    Read more - Dept. of Justice