Surf Club Advice
Trusted by Surf Clubs Across Australia
Lifesavers with Pride has supported 50+ surf clubs across every Australian State/Territory in strengthening their inclusion policies and creating more welcoming environments for all.
We can help your club too
Lifesavers with Pride are here to support surf lifesaving clubs and their members across Australia work towards, implement and develop activities and programs for greater inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We can provide advice on:
Surf club inclusion ideas and plans
Engaging with surf club members who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community
Encouraging greater support from straight allies
Providing advice for our LGBTQIA+ surf club members.
Take the first step today
Reach out to LWP and discover how you can help create a more inclusive future for surf lifesaving.
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Terminology and language
LWP provide advice to support policy development, event planning and communications about the LGBTQIA+ community. We typically review drafted surf club documents, posters or social media posts to ensure language and terminology is consistent and accurate.
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Visible diversity and inclusion
LWP provide advice on new ideas and strategies that surf clubs are contemplating or attempting – supporting them to consider various options, manage risks, and how to enhance ‘buy in’ from club members.
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Connecting to LGBTQIA+ groups
LWP often connect surf clubs with local LGBTQIA+ groups and organisations. We also connect surf club members with the appropriate personal if they are seeking support following an incident.
Other organisations may also be helpful
Surf Life Saving Australia - lead policies for diversity and inclusion.
Your state office - may have additional policies and programs: Surf Life Saving NSW, Surf Life Saving QLD, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Life Saving Victoria, Surf Life Saving Western Australia, Surf Life Saving Northern Territory, Surf Life Saving South Australia.
Pride in Sport - National sporting inclusion program design to assist sporting organisation with the inclusion of employees, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators with diverse sexualities and genders.
ACON (Aids Council of NSW) - a global leader in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Minus18 - a group leading change, social inclusion and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.