Attwood Marshall Lawyers supports Coolangatta SLSC with funding for rescue gear and training.
Making waves with a lifesaving partnership
What’s happening?
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has formed a new gold-level sponsorship with the Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).
This partnership will provide funding for essential rescue equipment and surf safety education, helping volunteer lifesavers maintain their lifesaving mission along Coolangatta’s beaches.
Why it matters?
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to community support from two organisations deeply rooted in the Coolangatta area.
With over 75 years of legal expertise, Attwood Marshall Lawyers aligns its values of "integrity, understanding, and responsibility" with the SLSC’s mission to safeguard lives.
Jeff Garrett, Legal Practice Director at Attwood Marshall Lawyers, emphasised this alignment, “We believe in helping people and changing their lives for the better, and we see a strong alignment between our values and the mission of the Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club.”
The law firm’s close connection to the local beach culture strengthens this partnership. Many of its lawyers, described by Mr Garrett as "avid surfers," are deeply engaged in the Coolangatta surfing community, participating in Boardriders competitions and promoting surf safety.
“Growing up in a coastal city like Coolangatta, the beach is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, and we are passionate about giving back to the community that has given us so much,” he added.
Local Impact
The partnership will significantly enhance the lifesaving club’s operations, enabling the purchase of vital rescue equipment and facilitating more robust surf safety education programs.
Belinda Doman, Deputy President of Coolangatta SLSC and the first female life member of the club reflected on the long-standing relationship between the organisations, “I joined Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club as a Nipper, and that whole time, Attwood Marshall Lawyers has been across the road from us, always supporting our Coolangatta community.”
Ms Doman further highlighted the club’s reliance on the firm, “We’re delighted to be partnering with a law firm whose shared values and long-standing support help us to keep the Coolangatta community safe.”
By the Numbers:
75 years: The history of Attwood Marshall Lawyers since its establishment in 1946.
65 years: Coolangatta SLSC’s service in protecting beachgoers on the Southern Gold Coast.
7 locations: Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ offices, stretching from Coolangatta to Melbourne.
Zoom In
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has maintained a physical presence in Coolangatta since moving its head office to The Strand in 1989.
Situated directly across the road from the SLSC, the firm’s proximity has fostered a long-standing relationship that now deepens with this sponsorship.
The Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club continues to be a pillar of the community, with proceeds from its beachfront restaurant supporting lifesaving initiatives.
This partnership ensures the club can expand its efforts to train highly skilled lifesavers and provide proactive safety measures for the local community.
Zoom Out
This partnership is a shining example of how businesses can contribute to community welfare by directly supporting volunteer organisations.
The alignment of Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ core values and Coolangatta SLSC’s mission highlights the importance of shared commitment to public safety and community enrichment.
What To Look For Next?
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club plans to enhance its training programs and upgrade lifesaving equipment as this partnership grows.
Community members can show their support by dining at the Surf Club’s restaurant, where proceeds directly fund the club’s lifesaving operations.
