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Surf Life Saving Queensland

Community Development South Brisbane, Qld ABN 27360485381 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Surf Life Saving Queensland

We provide public safety and educational services to all who live and visit Queensland.

Founded
Headquarters
South Brisbane, Qld
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Surf Life Saving Queensland is a registered community development nonprofit based in South Brisbane, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its registration number is 27360485381. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Australia. The organization reports A$44M in annual revenue.

Surf Life Saving Queensland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Australia is 56/100.

Surf Life Saving Queensland is located in South Brisbane, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 18 Manning Street, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Surf Life Saving Queensland has A$44M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Surf Life Saving Queensland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$44M in annual revenue.

Surf Life Saving Queensland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Surf Life Saving Queensland profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We provide public safety and educational services to all who live and visit Queensland. Surf Life Saving Queensland is classified as a community development organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among community development charities registered in Australia: Surf Life Saving Queensland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$44M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Surf Life Saving Queensland is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

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Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Surf Life Saving Queensland holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

VALE NOEL HEYWOOD OBE - Surf Life Saving
May 2026
sls.com.au
Eyes in the sky and eDNA in the water: experts target FNQ beach safety - The Cairns Post
May 2026
www.cairnspost.com.au
Smart poles at Townsville beaches boost safety - Power 100
May 2026
www.power100.com.au
Pool rescue competitors to dive into Bundaberg - brcnow.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Apr 2026
www.brcnow.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
‘Significant step’: New base to speed up Gold Coast rescues - Gold Coast Bulletin
Apr 2026
www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au
Surf Life Saving Queensland names new Chief Executive - Australasian Leisure Management Magazine
Apr 2026
www.ausleisure.com.au
Stay surf safe this weekend - 91.1 Hot FM
Mar 2026
www.911hotfm.com.au
An 18-Year-Old Surf Lifesaver Missing at Sea in Australia Was Found Dead - The Inertia
Mar 2026
www.theinertia.com
'Heartbreaking loss': Missing surf lifesaver found dead on Sunshine Coast - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mar 2026
www.abc.net.au
‘Heartbreaking Loss’ as Missing 18-Year-Old Lifesaver Found Dead in Queensland Surf - SURFER Magazine
Mar 2026
www.surfer.com
Form filed
A$42.0M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other community development in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Surf Life Saving Queensland This page 35 A$44.5 million -
Dmtc Limited 57 A$22.6 million -
Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc 56 A$458,291 -
Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club Inc 56 A$691,361 -
Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club Limited 56 A$5.3 million -
Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club Inc. 56 A$267,034 -
Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc 56 A$2.6 million -
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club INC. 56 A$2.7 million -
Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 56 A$838,534 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Surf Life Saving Queensland

What is Surf Life Saving Queensland?
Surf Life Saving Queensland is a community development large based in South Brisbane, Australia. We provide public safety and educational services to all who live and visit Queensland.
When was Surf Life Saving Queensland founded?
Surf Life Saving Queensland was founded in 1983.
Where is Surf Life Saving Queensland located?
Headquartered in South Brisbane, Australia.
What is Surf Life Saving Queensland's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Surf Life Saving Queensland trustworthy?
Surf Life Saving Queensland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Surf Life Saving Queensland's registration number?
Registration: 27360485381 (Australia).
What is Surf Life Saving Queensland's website?
https://www.lifesaving.com.au
Are donations to Surf Life Saving Queensland tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.