NORTH BURLEIGH SURF LIFE SAVING SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION INC

What NORTH BURLEIGH SURF LIFE SAVING SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION INC does

North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Association Inc. is a Queensland-based nonprofit community organization founded in 1949 at North Burleigh Beach, Miami QLD, dedicated to beach safety patrols, water safety education, and volunteer lifesaving services along the Burleigh Headlands coastline. The club operates four core programs — Lifesaving and beach patrols (including Bronze Medallion training), the Nippers junior development program for children aged 5 to 14, the Surf Sports competitive pathway from Under 15s through Seniors and Masters, and the Seahorse inclusive program for children with disabilities — together with a recently renovated Supporters Club bar and restaurant, a club shop retail kiosk, and a public Surf Cam.

The organization is governed by an elected Board of Management led by President Dane Murray and staffed by a small team of 1-10 employees supplemented by volunteer patrollers and an elite coaching roster that includes Olympic Gold medallist Murray Stewart and three-time Ironman Series Champion Guy Andrews. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital infrastructure consists of the SLSA Members Hub for membership management, a Square e-commerce storefront for merchandise, NowBookIt for restaurant bookings, and Government Play Vouchers integration for Nippers registration. Distribution is anchored by a single physical footprint at 293 The Esplanade, with social media and a community calendar extending engagement.

The revenue model is diversified across five streams: annual subscription memberships (Lifesaving, Nippers, Surf Sports, Seahorse), transactional hospitality revenue from the Supporters Club bar and restaurant, donations and SLS Lottery Tickets fundraising, retail merchandise sales through the on-site kiosk and online shop, and venue hire for events. The two local partners (MyGC Physio and MTG Contracting Pty Ltd) provide supplementary sponsorship. No external investors, funding rounds, or private equity backing are present in the source materials; the operation is financially sustained by a hybrid of membership dues and Supporters Club revenue.

Name

NORTH BURLEIGH SURF LIFE SAVING SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION INC

Legal name

North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Association Inc

Website

https://northburleighslsc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Burleigh SLSC Supporters Association Inc. is a Queensland nonprofit surf life saving club founded in 1949, delivering beach patrols, volunteer lifesaving, junior Nippers training, Surf Sports competition, and an inclusive Seahorse program for children with disabilities, sustained by membership fees and its renovated Supporters Club bar and restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Lifesaving Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

Keywords

• Surf lifesaving services
• Volunteer beach patrols
• Junior nipper programs
• Competitive surf sports
• Water safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami, Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for Surf Life Saving, Nippers, Surf Sports, and Seahorse programs. Memberships are required for participation in club activities and patrols.
2. Supporters Club (Bar and Restaurant): The renovated Supporters Club offers modern Australian cuisine, beverages including icy cold beer, and uninterrupted ocean views. Operates as a hospitality venue generating food and beverage revenue.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The club accepts donations and runs fundraising activities including SLS Lottery Tickets to support the volunteer organization.
4. Club Shop: Retail sales of club merchandise including swimwear, pink rashies, nipper caps, and other surf life saving equipment available at the club kiosk.
5. Event Venue Hire: The club facilities including the newly renovated venue are available for bookings, generating venue hire revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer-based community organization that provides beach patrols, water safety education, and surf sports programs at North Burleigh Beach, Queensland. Its core offerings include Lifesaving patrols, the Nippers junior development program for children aged 5-14, the Surf Sports competitive pathway, and the Seahorse inclusive program for children with disabilities. The newly renovated Supporters Club operates a bar and restaurant that financially sustains the volunteer lifesaving operation.

Product overview

North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer-based community organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on beach safety and community engagement. The core offerings include Lifesaving (beach patrols and training), the Nippers junior development program, the Seahorse inclusive program for children with disabilities, and Surf Sports competitive training. The Supporters Club provides hospitality services (bar and restaurant) that sustain the volunteer organization. The club also provides a Surf Cam for real-time beach condition monitoring. These programs work together to fulfill the club's mission of protecting the community while fostering personal growth, leadership, and inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nippers Program Australian junior development program for children aged 5 to 14 (U6-U14) teaching water safety, surf awareness, and rescue skills through beach activities including swimming, board paddling, beach sprints, relays, flag races, and wading. Runs October to March; Government Play Vouchers accepted.
• Surf Sports Program Competitive surf sports program combining swimming, board paddling, ski paddling, surf awareness, and beach sprinting into a structured pathway from Under 15s through to Seniors and Masters. Coached by elite athletes including Olympic Gold medallist Murray Stewart and three-time Ironman Champion Guy Andrews.
• Lifesaving & Beach Patrols Core volunteer lifesaving service providing beach patrols at North Burleigh Beach and training programs including nationally recognised awards such as the Bronze Medallion to qualify new patrolling members.
• Seahorse Program Inclusive program for children and young people with disabilities who may not be able to participate in traditional Nippers, providing safe, supportive beach activities with one-on-one support in a sensory-friendly environment.
• Supporters Club (Bar and Restaurant) Club bar and restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine and beverages with uninterrupted ocean views. Open Sun-Thur 11.30am-8.30pm and Fri-Sat 11.30am-9pm. Venue available for function hire. Operations generate revenue to sustain the volunteer lifesaving organization.
• Surf Cam Live beach camera providing real-time views of North Burleigh Beach for members and visitors to check surf conditions before visiting.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MyGC PhysiominorOthersLocal physiotherapy clinic listed as a club partner. Provides health and wellness support for club members and athletes.
• MTG Contracting Pty LtdminorOthersLocal contracting company listed as a club partner supporting the North Burleigh SLSC community organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/northburleighslsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-burleigh-surf-life-saving-supporters-association-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/north_burleigh_slsc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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