Thanks to the heroes who stood beside us this Tax Appeal!
Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, we have raised an incredible $585,024 of critical funds for Surf Life Saving. That’s the equivalent of nearly SEVEN lifesaving patrols on our beaches.
As the red and yellow flags go up around our Australian beaches this summer, and our volunteer surf lifesavers patrol our coastline ready to come to our aid when we need their help – know that YOU have helped make this possible.
And as we hear about the thousands of rescues – swimmers saved from a tragic end, people given a second chance at life, somebody’s son, daughter, father, mother, best friend, returned home safely – know that YOU have helped make this possible.
This incredible support will help purchase vital equipment used by our volunteer surf lifesavers when just seconds could be the difference between life and death. It will help train our heroes in red and yellow so they can confidently patrol our beaches and assist our communities during natural disasters like fires and floods. It will help educate the public on critical surf safety information.
And it will help save thousands of precious lives.
To each and every person who donated. Thank you. You can truly call yourself a lifesaver.
Surf Life Saving is a charity, and we are deeply grateful for every donation. By donating today, you will help us in our mission to save lives and protect beachgoers around our Australian coastline.
Every donation makes a difference. Every dollar helps save precious lives.
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.
- Maintain and replace lifesaving rescue equipment
- Enhance the training and development programs for volunteer surf lifesavers
- Expand community surf safety campaigns
- Fund aquatic safety research and development
- Continue to provide support services including communications networks, aerial patrols and powered watercraft
Every year millions of people visit our beaches, and thousands of these visitors find themselves in urgent need of a life saving rescue. This is what we are here for, to keep your family and friends safe in the water.
Your support today will ensure that millions of adults and children who visit the beach go home safely.
Did you know?
- It costs at least $850 to train a new volunteer to Bronze Medallion standard. Surf lifesavers are trained in First Aid, CPR and rescue techniques. Importantly, all of our lifesavers must continue to refresh and update their skills.
- Rescue gear and equipment are some of the largest costs associated with providing lifesaving services throughout Australia. A full life saving patrol can cost up to $80,000.
- Prevention is better than cure, and the best way to save lives at the beach is by teaching people how to stay out of danger. We run campaigns on how to spot rips and what to do if you are caught in one (swim parallel to the shore!).
No matter what area your donation goes towards, you can be sure that it will make a vital contribution to saving lives.
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.