About.

Established in 2003

The Margaret River Surf Life Saving Club was established in 2003 and ran a Nipper program from 2006-2009. The nipper program was re-established in 2017 and is now growing from strength to strength with the support of the Woodside Nipper Initiative. The club has also maintained a ERT (emergency response team) over many years.

Our Goal

Our goal is to establish a training and education program for the local Margaret River youth so they have the skills to initially become confident in open water and eventually have advanced skills in water rescue. The youth will also gain an understanding of  community and how they can contribute through service. This will lead to a strong local rescue service that can respond to incidents in the local community.

Address: P.0 Box 1066 Margaret River 6285 Western Australia
Physical Location: Lot 300 Walcliffe Road Gnarabup (1 Resort Place)
Phone : 0402517590
​Email: [email protected]​

The Team

Craig Fisher
President

Craig is a from a long-term Cottesloe Surf Life Saving family which has been in surf life saving for over 75 years. Craig has had a misspent youth racing in surf lifesaving sports around the globe. His three boys were founding members of the Margaret River Nipper program.  
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​​Craigs profile
President Contact Email

Anthea Redding
​ Club Administration

Anthea is the Club Administrator and is from a long term City Beach SLSC family with her son now a third generation life saver. Anthea is also an active St John Ambulance officer and also serves as the First Aid Officer for the club.
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 Admin Contact Email

Jessica Johnston
Director of Finance

Jess is the finance director and works in environmental assessments. Jess is looking forward to helping the club grow and enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering. 
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​Jessica Profile
Finance Contact Email

DJ
​Director of Lifesaving and Education

DJ gained her Bronze at 15 with South Curl Curl SLSC on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She was heavily involved with Freshwater SLSC and also The Jack Wilson Jet Boat Surf Rescue for the next 3 years. She moved to Canberra for University where she completed a Bachelor of Education with a PE Major.
During her time of living near Canberra, she became an active member of Broulee SLSC with her husband, who was a serious Surf Boat rower, Patrol Captain and Boat Captain. 
Following a move to Kiama with her three children, she became a member and heavily involved in Gerringong SLSC. She was the Junior Activity Nippers Coordinator for three years, and her children were all involved in Nippers and then active patrol members as well.
She has her Advanced Resuscitation Certificate, her IRB Crewmans and her Silver Medallion Beach Management. She was also awarded NSW South Coast Volunteer of the Year in 2014, for her role with Gerringong SLSC in running the Nippers program.

Lifesaving Email

Marcela Garrido​
Media and Communications 

Marcela has worked for years coaching children surfing and swimming. She holds a Bachelor in PE and is a Fitness Instructor. Member of Surfing Australia and Margaret River Surf Life Saving. Mum of two boys, she loves being in nature and in water environments. Loves to share her passion for helping kids to find the best in themselves, working with their abilities to succeed, improving their confidence, sense of belonging, and resilience.​
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​Media Contact Email

Director of Nipper Operations
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​There is a current vacancy for a Nipper Coordinator to help with arranging the Age Group Managers and responding to nipper enquiries. Enthusiasm and a Smile are the prerequisites. Please contact the club if you are able to help with this valuable community role.

Nipper Contact Email

Jenine OBrien
Youth Officer

Jenine is our ever-smiling, versatile powerhouse. She can tackle any task at any time, always with a radiant smile. Jenine is spearheading the development of our club's first youth program. She achieved Bronze membership in 2024 and, together with her son Jack, is incredibly helpful to our team.


Youth Officer email

Equipment Officer

We are currently looking for a gear officer to help out with the club. if you keen to be involved.