How Northern Beaches Clubs Are Helping to Keep Swimmers Safe

Through the ClubGrants program, registered clubs are proudly supporting surf lifesaving clubs across the region — including Dee Why, South Curl Curl, Queenscliff, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Warriewood and North Steyne — helping ensure volunteers have the resources they need to protect some of the state’s busiest and most iconic beaches.

ClubGrants funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives that strengthen surf lifesaving across the Northern Beaches, from frontline safety and youth development to inclusion and volunteer wellbeing.

At North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club, funding is enabling the delivery of inclusive and adaptive Nippers and youth programs for children and young people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. These programs provide a safe, structured and supportive environment where participants can build confidence, learn about beach safety, surf awareness and basic first aid, and where possible transition into modified mainstream programs with the appropriate training and support.

At Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, funding has supported the purchase of new rescue boards, including foam training boards for Nippers and fibreglass boards for youth participants. With increasing participation across Surf Life Saving programs, this essential equipment helps young members develop vital water safety skills as they progress through Nippers, youth and patrol pathways.

Funding is also supporting long-term volunteer wellbeing across Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches, which is made up of more than 19,000 volunteers patrolling 21 beaches from Manly to Palm Beach. Building on a peer support program established more than 30 years ago, funding will help train a long-term volunteer to become an accredited mental health first aid trainer — strengthening the ability of lifesavers to support one another following exposure to critical incidents.

The latest iteration of our ClubGrants advertising campaign aims to highlight the support of Northern Beaches clubs to local surf lifesaving clubs.

The campaign will be delivered across a mix of geo‑targeted marketing channels throughout Sydney’s Northern Beaches, including:

• Sponsored audio advertising, featuring 30‑second recorded ads across platforms such as Spotify, podcasts, iHeartRadio and radio streaming services.
• Digital out‑of‑home programmatic advertising across Northern Beaches shopping centres and key public transport stops.
• Print advertising in the local Peninsula Living magazine.
• A combination of organic and paid social media activity.

Should you wish to promote this campaign on your clubs’ own marketing channels, you can download the digital assets here.

The clubs which have contributed $116,776 in funding to surf lifesaving clubs on the Northern Beaches through ClubGrants funding in the past year include:

• Dee Why RSL 
• Pittwater RSL 
• Balgowlah RSL 
• The Beach Club Collaroy

ClubGrants funding is helping local organisations deliver meaningful, life‑changing support across the region.

As the NSW Government reviews the ClubGrants scheme, it presents an opportunity to highlight the incredible support that NSW clubs provide to the community, creating lasting positive impacts. 

This ClubGrants campaign series will continue to focus on how clubs, through the ClubGrants scheme, provide immeasurable support to numerous initiatives that improve the lives of those in their communities. Previous campaigns include:

Southern Sydney Clubs Unite to Give Back Over $2.7 Million
Through the ClubGrants program, 31 local southern Sydney clubs have donated more than $2.7 million in the past year to support grassroots initiatives, charities and vital community services. From funding junior sports teams to providing meals for those experiencing hardship, these contributions are helping to build stronger, safer and more connected communities. Click here to read more.

Murray River Clubs Championing Inclusion and Opportunity
Clubs across the Murray region are proudly supporting Community Living & Respite Services (CLRS), helping to advance its mission of fostering inclusion, independence and opportunity for people with disabilities. Through this partnership, clubs are contributing to stronger, more connected communities where everyone has the chance to thrive. Click here to read more.

Clubs and PCYC Building Stronger Futures in the New England Tablelands
Clubs in the New England Tablelands are partnering with PCYC to deliver life-changing programs for young people, including driver education, youth leadership and outreach services designed to create safer, stronger communities. Click here to read more.

Fairfield Clubs United Against Domestic Violence
Five clubs in Fairfield have joined forces to tackle domestic and family violence by supporting the SWAGS program, which provides critical resources and case management to vulnerable women and children escaping abuse. Click here to read more.

Clubs in the Central West Committed to Supporting Young People
Clubs across the Central West region are investing in youth-focused initiatives, including scholarships, mentorship programs and essential services, to help young people build positive futures. Click here to read more.

North Ryde RSL, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues and Gladesville RSL Donate $25,000 to Fight Hunger
Three Ryde area clubs have contributed $25,000 to organisations such as Sydney Community Services, ensuring local families receive food hampers and essentials during times of need. Click here to read more.

Macarthur Clubs Fund Lifesaving AED Installations
Wests Group Macarthur, Campbelltown Catholic Club and Ingleburn RSL have committed $600,000 to purchase and install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in homes across the Macarthur region, helping to save lives in cardiac emergencies. Click here to read more.

Illawarra & South Coast Clubs Back Lifeline South Coast
Six clubs have collectively pledged $80,000 through ClubGrants to support Lifeline South Coast’s suicide prevention and crisis support services, strengthening community mental health resources. Click here to read more.

Central Coast Clubs Make a Splash for Surf Life Saving
Eleven clubs on the Central Coast have contributed over $150,000 to local surf life saving clubs, funding vital training, equipment and rescue services to keep beachgoers safe. Click here to read more.

Spotlight on Clubs’ Support for Rugby League
Registered clubs contribute tens of millions of dollars each year to rugby league through ClubGrants, underwriting grassroots development, facilities and participation across NSW. Click here to read more.

Tweed Clubs Recognised for Supporting Children with Disabilities
Nine clubs in Tweed Shire have provided $320,000 in ClubGrants to Shaping Outcomes, an early intervention service empowering children with disabilities and developmental delays. Click here to read more.

Newcastle & Hunter Clubs Have Got Your Back
Seven clubs in Newcastle and the Hunter region have granted over $47,000 to Got Your Back Sista, enabling one-on-one case management for more than 50 women and providing vital support to families starting over. Click here to read more.

More key areas will be highlighted in regions across the state.

ClubGrants is one of Australia’s largest and most established grant programs and is a partnership between ClubsNSW and the NSW Government. It commenced in 1998 to formalise the longstanding practice of clubs responding and contributing to local community needs.

Over $126 million in financial support for community services, projects and programs was provided in the year to 31 August 2025 under the ClubGrants scheme. That figure exceeded the mandatory contribution required under the Guidelines by over $47 million.

If you have a ClubGrants story you want to highlight, email [email protected].