Surf Life Saving Australia Limited
About
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is the national peak body for volunteer surf lifesaving services across Australia, coordinating over 310 surf life saving clubs and approximately 190,000 members. The organisation provides beach safety, rescue services, emergency response, and community education programs while also operating as a major sporting body for surf sports competitions.
Tips for Applicants
SLSA primarily supports its network of affiliated surf life saving clubs rather than external organisations. Clubs should engage with their state branch for equipment grants, training support, and infrastructure funding. External organisations seeking partnerships should focus on alignment with beach safety, drowning prevention, or youth development objectives and approach through corporate partnership channels.
Giving Philosophy
SLSA operates primarily as a service delivery organisation rather than a traditional grantmaker, focusing on supporting affiliated surf life saving clubs through equipment grants, training programs, and infrastructure support. Their approach centers on building community capacity for beach safety, drowning prevention, and youth development through volunteer surf lifesaving clubs.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $24.5M | $41.7M | $28.2M | $19.8M |
| FY2022 | $24.4M | $38.9M | $29.2M | $19.3M |
| FY2021 | $6.1M | $35.8M | $32.8M | $19.4M |
| FY2020 | $21.9M | $39.0M | $25.3M | $18.1M |
| FY2019 | $20.2M | $34.9M | $25.4M | $17.7M |
| FY2018 | $23.9M | $42.7M | $32.8M | $17.3M |
| FY2017 | $13.1M | $26.9M | $21.1M | $9.4M |
| 7yr total | $134.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||