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Joining Unidive

To apply for, or renew your membership with UniDive - use the links at the bottom of this page!

Important stuff you need to know:

Step 1: Know You’re Welcome

You don’t need to be a UQ student — anyone can join UniDive.

Step 2: Read the Terms and Waiver

Read and agree to the Terms and Participant Waiver Form before signing up. They cover important club guidelines and your safety obligations.

Step 3: Register for Membership

Sign up on the Registration Page - you’re here!
Membership types vary:
Student (UQ or not) — $40
Staff — $50
General public — $70
Your account must be approved before you'll receive login details.

Approval usually requires showing proof of eligibility (e.g. student/staff card) to the Membership Officer via membership@unidive.org.

Once approved, you'll receive your login details by email.

Step 4: Pass the UQ Sport Swim Test, send us the Certificate

Required before participating in any water-based activities with UQ Sport (which we’re a part of). Email your certificate to membership@unidive.org.

What the Swim Test involves:

Swim 400m continuously (any style, no touching the bottom or resting).
Tread water for 2 minutes.

Where and When:

Either, our Free Pool Nights (check UniDive Events Page)

Arrive by 7:00 pm and let us know, we’ll direct you to one of the lifeguards to do the test.
Or, UQ Sports Aquatic Centre regular opening hours

Make yourself known to UQ Pool staff that you’re a part of UniDive. A lifeguard in yellow will supervise and provide a certificate.

Mon–Thu: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Please call ahead to confirm lifeguard availability - 1300 755 293
No cost — tell them you're doing a UniDive Swim Test.

Step 5: Confirm Access

If you've completed registration and haven't received your login details:

Check your spam folder.
Then email membership@unidive.org for help.

Step 6: Connect with the Club

Visit the UniDive shed on Thursdays between 6–7 pm (every week excluding Christmas week).
Monthly BBQs with vegan, vegetarian, and traditional options + drinks.

Step 7: Join the Email Lists and Socials

You’ll be added to two Google Groups for club updates.

Look out for the invitation email and accept it.
If not received, remind the Membership Officer via membership@unidive.org.
Follow us on Instagram @unidive_uq.
Join our Facebook group here.

What are the benefits of joining Unidive?

Once you are a member of UniDive and have provided a Swim Test Certificate, you will be able to go on UniDive trips, hire gear, participate in pool and dive training and have lots of fun! We go out almost every weekend (weather permitting). There are a range of dives from Open Water to Advanced and even Technical (for the suitably qualified), day dives to diving weekends away. The dive calendar and details of the dive sites can be found on this website.

UniDive members are added to our email list and receive emails about upcoming dives, last minute vacancies on trips due to cancellations, UniDive social functions, volunteer opportunities to participate in research and much more.

The UniDive Club meets every Thursday night at the shed, located near the UQ Swimming Pool on Sir William McGregor Drive. New members can sign up and pay membership dues at the shed between 6 pm and 7 pm. We encourage you to register online beforehand, as this makes it easier to get you set up quickly. But, your membership won't be active until you've paid.

How much does it cost to join?

Students (both UQ and non-UQ) - $40
UQ Staff members - $50
Non-students - $70

Membership is for 12 months from the time of joining. Once you have paid and provided your Swim Test Certificate, you can start diving straight away! Although, if it's been a while, for your safety you will need to do a refresher workshop first.

Now what?

If you are new to the club you can visit us at the shed any Thursday 6 pm to 7 pm. Please bring your dive certification card(s), UQ Sport Swim Test Certificate, as well as your student card if you signed up on a discounted rate. Once you have done this and paid your membership fee in person by EFTPOS or online you will be approved and have access to the activities of the club.

If you renew your membership and have paid online you will be approved automatically.
If you pay by EFTPOS, your membership will be approved shortly after you pay your membership fee at the shed.

Where is the shed?

Our club shed is located near the river end of the UQ Pool. Note that UQ parking charges apply on weekdays.