Focused on empowering women in Surf Life Saving, the program aims to build leadership capabilities that are transferable to paid employment, volunteer roles, and everyday life. It creates a supportive environment for personal growth, professional development, and community connection.

Mentors may help identify development areas, such as gaps in skills like public speaking, delegation, or team management. Serving as a trusted sounding board, the mentor reflects observations, offers feedback based on experience, and suggests opportunities for skill-building.

This program is run annually from August. Applications for 2025 are currently closed.

Mentee:

• The minimum age to be a mentee is 16 years of age
• Currently a member in a local affiliated club

Mentors:

Members who hold or have held a variety of roles within their club or workplace are encouraged to apply. Leadership experience gained outside of SLS is also considered during the application process. Mentors may bring experience from within SLS and/or from external roles, industries, or communities. Diverse perspectives are highly valued and contribute significantly to a richer and more impactful experience.

Mentors and mentees meet regularly online for one-on-one mentoring sessions. In addition, SLSA hosts six interactive online workshops throughout the year. These one-hour evening sessions are tailored to enhance both personal and professional skills while strengthening networks across the SLS community.