Lifesaving at Mollymook

Lifesaving and training

Learn practical surf lifesaving skills and become part of Mollymook’s volunteer community. Our experienced trainers will help you find the right starting point and build your confidence.

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Mollymook patrol members beside red and yellow flags and a rescue board

Emergency on the beach? In an emergency, call 000. Do not call the club directly.

Our lifesaving role

Volunteer lifesaving at Mollymook

Our volunteers help look after Mollymook’s beaches through surf lifesaving. South Mollymook is patrolled on weekends and public holidays from September to April, with extra summer coverage at North Mollymook and South Narrawallee.

Season 2026/27

Education and training: October–December 2026

Choose a course to see all its dates. To enrol, send the training team an enquiry and they will confirm the next steps.

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

A foundation course in surf awareness, rescue, radio and CPR.

Dates: 4 dates, 7 to 15 Nov 2026
Who it’s for: Open to the public, including older Nippers. Be available for all dates.

Bronze Medallion

Develop the rescue, first aid and patrol skills to become a lifesaver.

Dates: 6 dates, 7 to 22 Nov 2026
Who it’s for: Open to the public aged 15 and over. Be available for all dates; 21 Nov is First Aid.

IRB Crew

Learn to crew an inflatable rescue boat.

Dates: 4 dates, 5 to 13 Dec 2026
Who it’s for: Members with a proficient Bronze Medallion. Be available for all dates.

First Aid

First aid training on 21 November, starting 9am.

Dates: 21 Nov 2026
Who it’s for: Open to the general public.

Radio Operator

Radio operator training on 7 and 8 November, starting 9am each day.

Dates: 2 dates, 7 to 8 Nov 2026
Who it’s for: Open to the general public.

Skills Maintenance

Annual proficiency for your lifesaving awards. Each date runs 7:30am to 12:30pm, with a session for each award.

Dates: 4 dates, 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Who it’s for: Existing award holders.

Mollymook lifesavers practising with an AED and training manikin on the beach

Lifesaving courses

Training pathways

Surf Rescue Certificate

The foundation course. For older Nippers, this can be the next step into volunteer lifesaving.

Bronze Medallion

Develop the skills to become a lifesaver. Open to members aged 15 and over; swimming fitness and course entry requirements apply.

Further awards

With a proficient Bronze Medallion, members can learn to crew an IRB. Ask the training team about other awards.

Expressions of interest

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART), Silver Medallion Patrol Captains (SMPC) and Silver Medallion IRB Driver (SMIRBD): dates not yet set, after peak season.

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Course enrolment

Enrol in a course

Use the training enquiry form to choose a course or skills maintenance. For undated courses, or if you cannot attend these dates and want to hear about early 2027 courses, email training@mollymooksurf.com.au.

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