diversity & inclusion

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Our commitment

Surf Life Saving Tasmania is for everyone. Whether you want to get in the water, support your community, learn new skills or simply be part of a local club, there are many ways to get involved.

From the beach to the barbecue to the boardroom, everyone has something to offer — and every contribution helps keep our communities safe.

We have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, bullying or inappropriate behaviour.

Everyone involved in Surf Life Saving Tasmania should feel respected, included and able to contribute in a positive environment.

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Inclusive & welcoming

Surf Life Saving Tasmania is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and supported.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives, experiences and skills make our clubs stronger.

Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone can participate, contribute and feel like they belong.

Our sense of ‘belonging’ binds us together and helps us to build greater and more resilient communities. The ocean doesn’t discriminate and neither does Surf Life Saving.

View Our Inclusion & Diversity Statement (PDF)
View Our DEI Framework Document (PDF)
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A Place for You

You don’t need experience, and you don’t need to fit a specific mould.

Surf Life Saving welcomes:

  • Children, young people and families

  • Adults looking to volunteer or try something new

  • People of all backgrounds, abilities and experience levels

There is a role for everyone — in the water, on the beach, behind the scenes, or supporting your local club in other ways.

Explore Roles and Pathways
Find Your Local Club / Unit

Supporting participation for all

We work to remove barriers and create opportunities for people to get involved. No matter your background, experience or ability — there’s a place for you in Surf Life Saving.

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    Disability Inclusion

    Surf Life Saving is committed to being an organisation that is open to everyone in the Australian community.

    We support people of all abilities to participate in Surf Life Saving, with programs and resources designed to build confidence and access to beach environments.

    Read About the Inclusive beaches program
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    Multicultural Inclusion

    Surf Life Saving welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds and is committed to working with communities to provide inclusive programs and pathways into all areas of surf life saving.

    View our DEI Framework Document (PDF)
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    LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

    Surf Life Saving values the diversity of our members. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for people of all genders and sexualities.

    View our Inclusion and diversity statement (PDF)