Turn your moment into someone else’s second chance
A birthday, a challenge, a memory, or a “why not.” When you fundraise for Surf Life Saving Giving, you help volunteer surf lifesavers protect lives and bring people home safely.
Join a community that runs toward the water
You’ll be part of a nationwide community of people who turn personal moments into lifesaving impact for families and communities across Australia.
Why people choose to fundraise
Because it feels powerful to turn something personal into something that saves a life. Every page created, every dollar raised, and every message shared helps put lifesavers on the sand, equipment in their hands, and families back together.
Why people choose to fundraise
Because it feels powerful to turn something personal into something that saves a life. Every page created, every dollar raised, and every message shared helps put lifesavers on the sand, equipment in their hands, and families back together.
Choose your way to make an impact
Take on a challenge
Swim, run, walk, or take on a personal goal and invite others to support your journey for lifesaving.
Host an event
Bring people together with a BBQ, trivia night, movie night, or community day that raises funds and awareness.
Celebrate or remember
Mark a birthday, wedding, or honour a loved one by creating a page that helps save lives in their name.
Create your own
Got an idea? Make it yours. If it brings people together, it can help bring someone home safely.
How it works
1. Create your page
Set up your fundraiser in minutes and tell people why this matters to you.2. Set your goal
Choose a target that motivates you and your supporters.3. Share your story
Send your page to friends, family, and your community.4. See the impact
Watch your support turn into training, equipment, and prevention programs.Fundraising ideas
- Beach BBQ
- Swim-a-thon
- Fun Run
- Surf Movie Night
- School Mufti Day
- Corporate Beach Games
- Birthday Fundraiser
- In Memory Page
- Coffee for a Cause
From school groups to solo challengers, people across Australia are turning everyday moments into lifesaving impact.
Top tips to boost your fundraiser
Top tips to boost your fundraiser
We've got your back
From fundraising tips to social media templates and email copy, we’ll help you every step of the way so you never feel like you’re doing this alone.
- Add a photo and a personal message — pages with a story raise more.
- Share early, then update regularly as you get closer to your goal.
- Set a stretch goal once you hit your target to keep supporters engaged.
- Thank your donors publicly to encourage others to give.
We've got your back
From fundraising tips to social media templates and email copy, we’ll help you every step of the way so you never feel like you’re doing this alone.
What your fundraiser makes possible
The funds you raise help train volunteer surf lifesavers, maintain rescue boards and jet skis, and deliver water safety education in communities across Australia.
Surf Life Saving Giving is a core part of Surf Life Saving Australia, connecting community support to the training, rescue equipment, and prevention programs that help save lives.
You don’t have to run toward the water to be part of the rescue. Sometimes, starting a page is enough.
Surf Life Saving Giving is a core part of Surf Life Saving Australia, connecting community support to the training, rescue equipment, and prevention programs that help save lives.
You don’t have to run toward the water to be part of the rescue. Sometimes, starting a page is enough.