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Surf Life Saving Foundation

OUR MISSION: To strengthen the role, protect the image, maintain the tradition and provide the sound financial base for Surf Life Saving.

Rescues performed: 13,642
First aid administered: 27,103
Preventative actions undertaken: 446,929

Estimated beach visitations: 55,000,000
Number of Surf Life Saving Clubs: 306

* Statistics include those of the Australian Lifeguard service, a division of Surf Life Saving Australia.

Surf lifesavers have incredible impact on Australian beaches every year by providing a safe environment for Australians to enjoy the beaches and waterways around the country. The Surf Life Saving Foundation was established to secure funds to assist Surf Life Saving in making our beaches safer by preventing drowning and saving lives. More information...

Lachie is top of the class

Anglesea lifesaver Lachie Holbery-Morgan made history when he became the first person to win both the Australian Lifesaver of the Year and Australian Lifeguard of the Year awards. Read more...

Guardians of the Surf

A Guardian of the Surf financially supports lifesavers all year round. Ongoing contributions through monthly credit card deductions or direct debit provide us with valuable support that will be felt every month of the year.

Regular donations are so important – Guardians of the Surf provide Surf Life Saving with reliable funding and this ultimately gives our Surf Lifesavers the ongoing training and equipment they need to save lives on our beaches. Please consider becoming a Guardian of the surf, and help us keep our beaches safe.