New Fundraising Opportunity!

Airbnb Host Referral Program – How it works!

We’re excited to share a new fundraising opportunity for Surf Life Saving clubs this 2025/2026 season, made possible through Airbnb’s partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia.

What's involved:

Clubs that participate in this pilot program can earn $400-$1,300 AUD on average for each eligible new Airbnb Home Host they refer.* (New hosts don’t need to be club members).

To help you get started, participating clubs will receive a complete marketing toolkit, including:

  • Posters and flyers
  • Email banners and digital assets
  • A unique referral link and QR code to track sign-ups and earnings

You can use the toolkit in any way that works for your club – whether it’s including information in your newsletter, displaying posters around your club facilities, or sharing links at events.

Key details:

  • Participation is optional and free
  • Clubs keep 100% of referral earnings
  • One club member will be required to act as the main point of contact with Airbnb
  • Bank details will need to be submitted directly to Airbnb to enable payments

Next steps:

  1. Sign up via the form below to express your club’s interest: Sign-Up Form - Click Here
  2. An Airbnb representative will reach out to guide your club through registration, account setup, and payments.
  3. You can arrange group or 1:1 sessions with Airbnb for support or questions.

This is a simple, low-effort way to raise funds while supporting your club, members, and local community.

*Referral amounts vary depending on the listing’s location, type, and size, and clubs become eligible to receive payment after the new host completes a qualifying booking. Some types of listings, like shared or private rooms, are not eligible. See the terms and conditions and the FAQ’s for full details of the program.