Port Melbourne Life Saving Club

06/10/2026

02/10/2026

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in Hobsons Bay.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) confirmed with us there has been a positive detection of a bird with the H5 bird flu in the municipality.

Bird flu has recently been detected across Victoria, with this marking the first case in Hobsons Bay.

If you see sick or dead birds or wildlife:
✅ avoid direct contact
✅ record the exact location and what you observed
✅ report it online to DEECA: https://bit.ly/4AHF2vg

Bird flu can also affect domestic animals. Pet owners should keep dogs on a lead in areas with native wildlife, not allow pets to investigate or eat dead animals and stop cats from roaming and hunting wildlife.

Chicken and bird owners can also take precautions, including keeping feed and water away from wild birds, preventing contact with wild birds or their droppings, and keeping cages, yards and enclosures clean.

25/09/2026

🚩 PORT MELBOURNE LIFE SAVING CLUB MEMBERSHIPS ARE OPEN! 🌊❤️💛

There’s still time to join the Port Melbourne Life Saving Club community for the 2026/27 season!

Whether you’re interested in Nippers, patrolling, training, competition or volunteering, there’s something for everyone at PMLSC.

📣 NIPPERS & PATROLLERS — DON’T MISS OUT!
⏰ Registrations close Thursday 15 October.

Join or renew through the SLS Members Area/Hub:
👉 https://hub.sls.com.au

Come and be part of a club that is more than a beach — we’re a community. ❤️💛

🏖️ People | Beach | Community
🚩 Safer beaches
🤝 New friendships
🎓 New skills
❤️ Giving back to our community

22/09/2026

What helps someone become a confident lifesaver and leader?

For many young LSV members, it all begins at camp.

LSV's leadership development camps have helped generations of young lifesavers build confidence and leadership skills through challenge, teamwork, connection, wellbeing, and self-discovery. These skills help them lead not just in their clubs, but also at school, work and in their communities.

With registrations now open for the State Camp Leader Development Day ahead of the 2026-27 camp season, LSV is getting ready to welcome the next group of leaders who will create safe, inclusive and fun camp experiences.
Building confidence, connection and leadership
Our development camps help young lifesavers build important human skills as they move toward adulthood. These skills keep them focused and confident as they take on work, university and lifesaving. Each camp offers a different way to grow, depending on a member's age and stage.

The U18 Leadership Development Camp gives emerging leaders hands-on experiences in communication, teamwork, decision-making, emotional intelligence and leading safely under pressure. Participants work together, think critically and build leadership skills they can use in lifesaving and beyond.

The U15 Development Camp, designed for younger members, focuses on building confidence, resilience, a sense of belonging and leadership identity through teamwork and real-world challenges. The program aims to give young people meaningful growth opportunities that help them throughout their lifesaving journey and beyond.

The new Youth Lifesaver Development Day gives young lifesavers a safe, dynamic space to explore teamwork, pathways and leadership through action, without the pressure of a residential setting.

What helps someone become a confident lifesaver and leader? For many young LSV members, it all begins at camp. LSV's leadership development camps have…

22/09/2026

14/09/2026

🔴🟡 MEMBERSHIP IS NOW OPEN! 🌊

Port Melbourne Life Saving Club membership for the 2026/2027 season is officially OPEN!

Whether you’re returning for another season or joining us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to the PMLSC family.

🏖️ Patrol
🌊 Water Safety
🏊 Training & Competition
❤️ Community
🤝 Volunteering

👉 Join or renew through the SLS Members Area:
https://hub.sls.com.au

Get ready for another fantastic season at Port Melbourne! 🔴🟡

10/09/2026

We are always here to support each other at Port Melbourne Lifesaving Club

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads at Port Melbourne lifesaving club

The things we don't always see.

The alarm clocks. The early starts. The kilometres driven. The training sessions watched.

The equipment carried. The snags cooked post-patrol shift. The last person to leave the club.

The encouragement shared. The example set. The quiet chat on the way home from the pool.

The dads who always seem to be there when they're needed most.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures who volunteer with all their heart, enriching lives and helping us all stay safer around water.

21/08/2026

PMLSC held its AGM on Thursday night 20/8/26 at The Clare Castle Hotel, Port Melbourne.

2 of our Lifesavers were Voted in as Life Members.

Paul Mapley (Maps)
Gear Steward & Clubhouse Manager
Joined 2006 (20 years service)
Committee (10 years)
Bronze Patroller (13 years)
Training Officer (6 years)

&

Colin Dale (Bomber)
Joined 2008 (18 years)
Bronze Patroller (17 years)
Training Officer (5 years)
Patrol Captain (9 years)
National Service Medal 🏅 (Awarded 2026) for 15 continuous years service and 30 hours or more voluntary service each year.

Thankyou for your exemplary volunteer service to Port Melbourne Life Saving Club & Surf Life Saving Australia 🇦🇺

Your 2026/2027 Season Committee is:

President: Peter Bellion APM
Treasurer: Elina Bowron
Secretary: Ben Shaw
Chief Instructor: Katherine Canet
Club Captain/Patrols: Andrew Canet
Nipper Director: Rob Di Leva
Comms/Marketing: Katherine Canet
IT/Website: Darrel Gill
Gear/Clubhouse: Paul Mapley
Catering/Events: Elina Bowron
First Aid Officer: Brett Armstrong
LSV Delegate: Peter Bellion APM
General Committee: Belinda Gill

Sub Committee
IRB Captain: Armando Bretton
Competition Manager: Russell Jones
Member Protection: Alexandra Bowron

PMLSC thanks Nico Strang for his service in roles as Past Club Captain, Patrol Director & Nippers Director and we wish him all the best with his future endeavours.

PMLSC also thanks Sam Dwyer from Hampton Life Saving Club & Life Saving Victoria for her attendance at the AGM and her role as Returning Officer.

As season 2026/2027 fast approaches we all look forward to seeing you on the beach 🏖 from mid November through to Mid April.

Our clubhouse is currently having the internal toilets and showers upgraded from a joint State & Local Government initiative from Grant Funds received for PMLSC being LSV Club of the Year 2022. These facilities will be open for the new season.

Regards
Peter BELLION APM
President PMLSC

02/08/2026

Congratulations to Colin “Bomber” Dale on being recognised with the Surf Life Saving Australia National Medal for your outstanding service and dedication.

This prestigious recognition reflects your years of commitment, leadership, and countless hours spent keeping our beaches and waterways safe. Your contribution to Surf Life Saving is truly appreciated, and this honour is richly deserved.

Congratulations once again, Bomber, on this well-earned achievement. Thank you for your continued service and congratulations to all recipients recognised in National Medal Batch 57. 👏🛟

Congratulations to the 136 members recognised in SLSA National Medal Batch 57 for their sustained and diligent service to Surf Life Saving.

This year's recipients include:
🥇 108 members awarded the National Medal for 15 years of service
⭐ 24 members receiving their 1st Clasp for 25 years of service
👏 4 members receiving their 2nd Clasp for an incredible 35 years of service

Thank you for your dedication, commitment and countless hours spent protecting Australian beaches and waterways. Your service embodies the very best of the Surf Life Saving movement 🛟

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/PHPA50ZuSE9