Surf Life Saving Foundation

Behind every rescue is a volunteer — backed by your support

Your generosity helps equip, train and care for volunteer surf lifesavers who protect lives every day.

Every gift helps save lives on Australian beaches and in our communities.

You won’t need us… until you do. But when you do, lives and communities depend on our volunteers being ready.

Your donation trains surf lifesavers, equips them, and keeps Australian communities safe.

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Who We Are

Surf Life Saving Giving leads national fundraising for Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and operates as part of SLSA’s core operations.

Formerly known as the Surf Life Saving Foundation, Surf Life Saving Giving strengthens how fundraising supports Surf Life Saving nationally, ensuring funds raised are directed where they have the greatest lifesaving impact.

Every year, thousands of people are rescued on beaches across Australia. Your generosity ensures volunteer surf lifesavers are trained, equipped, and ready — protecting lives and supporting communities along our coastline.

Become a Guardian of the Surf

Join as a Guardian of the Surf with a monthly gift. Your ongoing support ensures surf lifesavers are ready to protect Australian beaches and communities. Every month, your gift funds training, equipment, and patrols — giving volunteers the certainty they need to save lives when it matters most.

Lives are saved because of supporters like you

Across Australia, our volunteers protect people on beaches and in communities every day - and your support makes it possible.

500M+

visits to Australian beaches each year

1.6 million

preventative actions taken by surf lifesavers annually

Over 10,000+

lives rescued every year

Up to $80,000

 to fund a single beach patrol — your support helps make it possible.

Our Appeals

It's through our appeals that all Australians can really help make a difference. By donating whatever you can, you are helping keep volunteer surf lifesavers on our beaches and helping us strive for zero deaths on our beaches. All gifts over $2 are tax deductible.

Mission Zero

Mission Zero

86.18147881656805%

$357,629.72

$422,500.00

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Innovation Fund

28.122142857142858%

$70,475.00

$350,000.00

Support this appeal

Remember. Honour. Protect.

Memorial donations to Surf Life Saving can be an incredible meaningful way to honour your loved one. You can create a dedicated fundraising page that is simple yet lasting and a fitting tribute to help you remember them in the most meaningful way.

Show your support for surf lifesavers today.

Give now - every gift helps save lives and protect communities

Other ways you can support us

Workplace Giving

Set up workplace giving through Surf Life Saving Giving and help save lives on beaches and in Australian communities — through your pre-tax donation.

Leave a legacy that saves lives

Leaving a gift in your Will ensures surf lifesavers are ready for future generations. Your legacy could be the difference between life and tragedy for someone on a beach or in an Australian community.

Get involved with SLSA

Support Surf Life Saving in ways that matter to you — volunteering, training, joining a local club, or introducing children to Nippers. Every action helps save lives on beaches and in communities.

Support lifesaving through Surf Life Saving Lotteries

Buying a Surf Life Saving Lotteries ticket helps volunteer surf lifesavers protect lives on beaches and in communities — while giving you the chance to win incredible prizes.

Our $50 ticket gives you 70 chances to win, including a bonus prize of $50,000 in gold bullion — all while supporting lifesaving in Australian communities.