Ampol is proud to be a national partner of Surf Life Saving Australia, the world’s largest volunteer organisation. Since December 2020, Ampol has proudly stood side by side to contribute over $4.5 million to safeguard our beaches and communities. Established in 1907, Surf Life Saving Australia is Australia’s peak coastal water safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority, with a network of more than 44,000 volunteers who oversee 314 beaches on Australia’s coastline and rescue more than 10,000 people every year.
The partnership sees the two iconic Australian brands join forces to help deliver safer beaches and to save lives, and underpins Ampol’s commitment to being a positive contributor to the communities where it operates, and to use its scale, network and employee base to improve the lives of all Australians.
A major element of the partnership includes Ampol’s national inflatable rescue boat (IRB) initiative, which will see 12 new IRBs donated to surf lifesaving clubs across Australia to help boost essential safety equipment and support frontline rescue capability. Ampol also supports Surf Life Saving through seasonal fundraising across its Foodary retail network ahead of the patrol season.