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.
Surf Life Saving Giving is a dedicated business unit within Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), responsible for national fundraising and philanthropic support. Formerly operating as the Surf Life Saving Foundation (ABN 47 945 812 553), Surf Life Saving Giving now functions as SLSA’s central fundraising capability — working wholly in service of SLSA’s mission to save lives on Australian beaches and in communities.
Donate Now
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.
Your donation trains surf lifesavers, equips them, and keeps Australian communities safe.
What we do
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.
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.
Red and Yellow Day
Innovation Fund
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 to make an impact
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 Surf Life Saving
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.
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.