4.3.9.1. For Members

WorkCover provides workers compensation insurance for Queensland employers, compensating and helping workers manage their work-related injuries.

Surf Life Saving Queensland and WorkCover Queensland have had an established working relationship since July 1970. The arrangement between the two organisations is different to other businesses, due to the fact that we are an association of volunteers. SLSQ is one of three organisations that is able to “purchase a policy” to protect our volunteers and provide them with medical and income compensation where necessary in the event of an injury during their approved volunteer activities.

WorkCover Insurance is in place to protect all members over the age of 14 years who are injured whilst participating in approved lifesaving activities. The Contract of Insurance is renewed on a yearly basis, with the premium being based on the number of members to be insured (worked off the previous seasons members) and the quantum of potential claims.

See section 8.2.1. Member Injuries – Approved Activities