South Melbourne Life Saving Club

Last updated October 2026

Life saving club and charity at 72B Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park. The club describes it as one of the closest patrolled beaches to Melbourne CBD, reached on the number 1 South Melbourne Beach tram. Nippers details for the 2026/27 season were not available from the club's own pages when checked; contact the club by phone or email for junior programs.

South Melbourne Life Saving Club is at 72B Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park. Its Nippers program introduces children aged 5 to 14 to lifesaving through beach activities, water safety, surf awareness, sun safety, open water confidence, board training and resuscitation. It runs on Tuesday evenings from November to March, with a break over Christmas: the younger groups (under 6 to under 9) from 5pm to 6pm and the older groups (under 12 to under 13) from 6pm to 7pm. Nippers must join as part of a family membership and parents are strongly encouraged to get involved; Nipper parents need a free Working With Children Check. To join, contact the club on (03) 9699 9802.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.