Surf Life Saving is Australia's major water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority. We create a safe environment on Australia's beaches and coastline through patrols, education and training, public safety campaigns and the promotion of health and fitness.

With 158,806 members and 310 affiliated surf life saving clubs, Surf Life Saving is the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia. 

The majority of our services are provided by surf lifesavers who complete surf patrols voluntarily. We also operate the country’s largest lifeguard service, contracting to local government and other coastal land managers. 

In the 2010-11 season, our volunteer patrol members were involved in 12,042 rescues, while our paid lifeguards rescued 2,394 more, taking the total number of lives saved since 1907 to over 600,000.

Surf Life Saving is a not-for-profit movement that exists only through community donations, fundraising and corporate sponsorship. We are an active part of Australian local communities. Our movement prides itself on offering mateship, education, experience and in doing so gives back to the community.

For people young and old, Surf Life Saving inspires a positive and uniquely Australian attitude. Because every member, every club, the entire movement, embraces and promotes a 'can do' attitude to life. It protects life, it saves life, it promotes life.

Vision and Mission

Our Vision

To save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

Our Mission

To provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia.

Our Driving Forces

To save lives in the water. 

To promote a healthy, inclusive, clean, family lifestyle.

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Our History

Our Brand

Corporate Information