Share Your Story
Every life touched by Surf Life Saving has a story. We’d be honoured to hear yours.
Whether you’re a supporter, volunteer, partner, or someone helped by surf lifesavers — your story matters.
Behind every rescue, every patrol, and every prevention action is a human story. Stories show the real impact of donations, volunteering, partnerships, and community support — helping others understand why Surf Life Saving matters.
Why your story matters
When you share your story, you help show the real impact of lifesaving. You help communities understand why prevention matters. You help future supporters see how they can make a difference. Most importantly, you help honour the volunteers and supporters who make lifesaving possible.
Who can share a story
- Donors and Supporters
- Monthly Guardians
- Legacy and bequest supporters and families
- People rescued or helped by surf lifesavers
- Volunteers and club members
- Corporate and community partners
- Families and community members impacted by Surf Life Saving
Stories you might share
Why you support Surf Life Saving
What inspired you to give or stay involved
A moment that mattered
A rescue, emergency response, or safety moment that impacted you or your family
Honouring someone special
Why you chose to give in memory or leave a gift in your Will
Community impact
How Surf Life Saving has supported your local area, club, or workplace
Share your story
You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Our team may contact you to learn more, seek permission to share your story, or discuss how it may be used to inspire others.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your story
- Your connection to Surf Life Saving
- Whether you’re happy for your story to be shared publicly
- Photos (optional)
Your story. Your choice.
We will never share your story publicly without your permission. Stories may be edited for clarity, but we will always respect the meaning, tone, and intent of what you share.
How your story helps others
Stories help future supporters understand the real impact of giving. They help volunteers feel recognised. They help communities understand why safety and prevention matter. Your story could help save lives by inspiring someone else to support lifesaving.
See stories from our community
You can read real supporter, volunteer, and community stories across our Impact pages — showing the real difference lifesaving support makes.