What is Rainbow Beaches?
This is another way that your surf club can show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. You are encouraged to transform your surf patrols over summer by showcasing visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community on your local beach. We usually see patrols with vibrant rainbow flags and colours, and families celebrating with coloured zinc and chalk art.
The aim is to highlight to your local community that everyone is welcome at your club, and that your club is welcoming, progressive and inclusive for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage you to make it about having fun, about community, and about inclusion.
How can Lifesavers with Pride support your surf club?
We have it all sorted for you! Express your interest in receiving a Rainbow Beaches pack for your surf club. This include rainbow flags, banners, face paint, sweatbands, bunting, lanyards, and whistles.
We have also developed some resources to help you along the way:
Playbook: To help you along.
Poster designs: For your club. Insert your Surf Club and print it up.
How can I get involved with Rainbow Beaches?
Once you have expressed your interest in receiving your Rainbow Beaches pack for your surf club, follow these simple steps:
Find some friends: other members who want to make everyone feel welcome at your beach; engage with club leadership
Pick a date / time: a few hours one morning is all you need
Plan some activities: start with activating a patrol & maybe some nippers... then add more colour!
Share the load: engage those who can support you – BoM, PC, Nippers Director, Branch reps, Local Council, Sponsors
Spread the word + reach out: get the message out & yell for help if needed
Sort event logistics: Raising flags and distributing props.
Sign up for Rainbow Beaches 2024 - EOI closing December 22 (2023)
Click here to receive a Rainbow Beaches pack:
