Surf Life Saving Queensland

About

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a prominent volunteer-based community service organization dedicated to ensuring public safety and preventing drownings along the Queensland coastline. Through its network of surf clubs, SLSQ provides essential lifesaving patrols, coastal safety education, youth development programs, and supports surf sports and recreation activities.

Government Funding ($7.2M)

Top Contracts (top 5)

Giving Philosophy

SLSQ's approach to funding is primarily focused on direct operational service delivery and supporting its affiliated surf lifesaving clubs and volunteers across Queensland to achieve its mission of 'Zero Preventable Deaths in Queensland Public Waters'. Resources are allocated to maintain lifesaving services, acquire rescue equipment, enhance training and development programs, and expand community safety initiatives.

Tips for Applicants

Surf Life Saving Queensland primarily allocates funds internally to its affiliated clubs for operational and capital needs, rather than offering open grant programs to external, unrelated organizations. Prospective applicants should typically be affiliated surf lifesaving clubs in Queensland.

Notable Grants

• A $12 million capital boost (part of the $125 million government agreement) is being distributed to all 58 surf clubs in Queensland for infrastructure and equipment upgrades.
• Recipient clubs of the capital funding include: Coolangatta SLSC ($1,160,000), Kawana Waters SLSC ($1,060,000), Etty Bay SLSC ($928,000), Peregian Beach SLSC ($928,000), Bilinga SLSC ($754,000), Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC ($464,000), Yeppoon SLSC ($406,000), Townsville SLSC ($290,000), Port Douglas SLSC ($275,000), Mackay SLSC ($200,000), Eimeo SLSC ($464,000), Southport SLSC ($365,400), Tugan SLSC ($334,900), Point Lookout SLSC ($330,000), Kirra SLSC ($275,000), Surfers Paradise SLSC ($275,000), Sarina SLSC ($232,000).

Financial History (7 years)