Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is proud to support Rainbow Beaches 2025, an initiative celebrating inclusion, diversity, and respect in surf lifesaving. This event, led by Lifesavers with Pride in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), Pride in Sport, and local surf clubs, encourages clubs across Australia to visibly demonstrate their commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive communities.

About Rainbow Beaches

Rainbow Beaches is a nationwide initiative that sees surf clubs proudly display the Progress Flag and host activities that promote inclusion and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community. With 133 clubs participating in 2025, including 15 from Queensland, this event is growing bigger each year, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued at the beach.

Gold Coast Launch Events

📆 Friday, 7 February – Pride Panel: Pathways to Inclusion
📍 Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club | ⏰ 6:30pm
Join a thought-provoking discussion on how surf clubs can create more inclusive environments and remove barriers for LGBTQIA+ members.

🏊‍♂️ Saturday, 8 February – Pride Paddle
📍 Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club | ⏰ 8:00am
Surf lifesavers, community members, and allies will take to the water for a vibrant paddle from Rainbow Bay to Coolangatta, dressed in colourful pride attire to celebrate inclusivity in the surf lifesaving movement.

Why Rainbow Beaches Matters

At SLSQ, we believe that everyone belongs at the beach. By participating in Rainbow Beaches, our clubs can show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community, encourage new members to get involved, and promote positive conversations around inclusion in sport and surf lifesaving.

💙 Want to get involved?
Whether you’re a lifesaver, an ally, or a community member, everyone is welcome at Rainbow Beaches! Come along, show your support, and help us create a more inclusive future for surf lifesaving.

🔗 Register for the Pride Panel and Paddle here.

Download the flyer for this event here.