Diversity and Inclusion

Surf Life Saving is the largest volunteer organisation in the country. We deliver a unique and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We actively listen to our volunteers and the broader community, and we promote progressive values and innovative thinking. Our sense of ‘belonging’ binds us together and helps to create great Australians and build better and more resilient communities.

The ocean doesn’t discriminate and neither does Surf Life Saving.

To find out more visit SLS/Diversity and Inclusion and view our commitment via the links below:


Zero Tolerance

SLST and its member organisations will not tolerate discrimination in any form, including abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, victimisation or vilification of persons within SLS including those with diverse sexualities and genders. 

Further prohibited conduct including but not limited to homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and interphobia has no place in surf life saving and any reported breaches will be managed under Policy 6.05 Member Protection Policy. 

 

Disability Inclusion

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

Read more about the opportunities available in surf life saving through the Inclusive Beaches program. The content and resources available aim to assist Surf Life Saving clubs to support the inclusion of people of different abilities and backgrounds to join their local club and learn to be safe and confident at the beach. 

Multicultural Inclusion

SLSA has a diverse membership and is committed to ensuring people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds join and feel welcome   This diversity is supported by programs and initiatives run by Surf Life Saving Tasmania and individual clubs. The objectives of these programs and initiatives is to provide opportunities and pathways for diverse communities to be engaged in all areas of Surf Life Saving. 

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Surf Life Saving values the diversity of our members. We believe that regardless of an individual’s sex, sexuality, gender identity or any other defining characteristic, everyone involved in Surf Life Saving should be included and engaged in a positive and meaningful way, which benefits both the individual and the movement.