As a public purpose service, Surf Life Saving has a critical responsibility to contribute to the community through research, education and operational practice. At Surf Life Saving Australia, the concept of peak policy and decision making for the Surf Life Saving movement is key to our core purpose – we are committed to reducing coastal drowning deaths.
Our innovation focus means that we are continuously trying and testing new promising ideas across environments in response to the emerging needs of the community, sharing findings with the right people at the right time, while we remain committed to our lifesaving best practices. In order to remain agile and innovative as an organisation, Surf Life Saving needs funding that is flexible and can be used to support our evolving work as we try and test, learn and pivot.
With a long-term presence in Australia, seeing the first volunteer Surf Life Saving club emerge more than 115 years ago, Surf Life Saving is able to build long-term relationships with key decision-makers, whose questions and needs drive its research. Since its founding in 1907, Surf Life Saving’s research has led to better programs and policies that have impacted hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Our established programs all started as pilots, and we invite donors to join us in developing the reach, scope, and resources of our work by making a gift towards the Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund.
Where does my money go? Can even a small donation help? Your questions answered.
The SLSF was established to support our unique not-for-profit community cause that exists through community donations, fundraising, corporate sponsorships and government grants.
With over 180,000 members and 315 affiliated Surf Life Saving Clubs, SLS represents the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia, and the world.
When we raise money for the Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund, this allow us to explore new initiatives, test new programs, and learn what works to accelerate lifesaving practices. Donors who give to our Fund understand that true innovation takes time and resources, that networks and connections are key levers for change, and that dollars invested in strengthening the sector and building capacity among all stakeholders will pay dividends down the road in the form of more effective lifesaving practices, more efficient funding streams, and amplified social impact.
Could you give regularly?
As well as training new volunteer surf lifesaver, your monthly donation helps repair and replace the equipment that constant exposure to the sun and sea can damage. As a Guardian of the Surf your monthly donation ensures that we are rescue-ready at a moment’s notice. You would be the silent hero behind every life saved.