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Surf Life Saving Foundation

Surf Life Saving Foundation


OUR MISSION: To strengthen the role, protect the image, maintain the tradition and provide the sound financial base for Surf Life Saving.

Rescues performed: 13,185
First Aid administered:  34,616                  

Preventative actions undertaken: 662,955

Estimated beach visitions: 100,000,000
Number of Surf Life Saving Clubs: 306

      ** These statistics include those of the Australian Lifeguard service, a division of Surf Life Saving Australia 
Our Surf Lifesavers have an incredible impact on Australian beaches every year by providing a safe environment for Australians to enjoy the beaches and waterways around the country.  The Surf Life Saving Foundation was established to secure funds to assist Surf Life Saving in making our beaches safer by preventing drowning and saving lives. 



Life Saving Statistics 

DID YOU KNOW? The value to the community Surf Life Saving provides to the public has been estimated at more than $1.4 billion each year.
Overview
Each year, trained volunteer surf lifesavers provide more than 1.1 million hours of patrol time on weekends and public holidays.
Surf Safety Reports
 
 
Statistics on rescues and other lifesaving activities