Support the Great Southern Reef

The Great Southern Reef Foundation is a DGR-endorsed Australian charity working to inspire active stewardship of Australia’s kelp forests.

Your support helps fund education programs, films, research communication, and community action that protect and restore the Great Southern Reef. Donations directly support practical work on the ground, in classrooms, and across coastal communities. With your help, Australia’s kelp forests can remain healthy, productive, and valued as part of our shared natural heritage.

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monthly supporter program

  • FRIEND – $20/month

    Recognition on our website, GSRF sticker plus digital supporter badge you can share online, exclusive quarterly updates featuring stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes insights

    Become a GSR Friend

  • CHAMPION – $50/month

    Everything that a GSR Friend receives plus exclusive invites to private online Q&As with filmmakers and scientists.

    Become a GSR Champion

  • GUARDIAN– $100/month

    Everything that the GSR Friends and Champions receive plus be acknowledgment in film credits, receive priority invites to screenings and impact events.

    Become a GSR Guardian

run for the reef

The GSRF have partnered with Grassrootz, Australia's leading community event fundraising platform to to support our initiatives.

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1% For the PLanet

The GSRF are proud to announce our registration as an environmental partner of 1% for the Planet. 1% for the Planet members pledge to donate 1% of their revenue each year to environmental partner organisations that meet a range of eligibility criteria.

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Our Initiatives

  • Education

    We strive to forge a strong connection between Australian students and their local marine environments. Our focus is on creating original content that emphasises the uniqueness of the Great Southern Reef (GSR), coupled with comprehensive teacher training through the development of dynamic educational resources.

  • Community

    By producing and sharing original visual media content, we highlight the magnificence of the Great Southern Reef, inspiring engagement and nurturing a sense of ownership and stewardship. We strive to enhance community connections to the GSR by encouraging participation across a an array of environmental, social, and cultural activities.

  • Science

    Guided by a committee of Australia's leading scientists, we endeavour to synthesise knowledge about the Great Southern Reef ensuring a holistic and integrated understanding of the GSR's complex social-ecological system. We actively promote communication, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas across various jurisdictions.

Download our 2025 Impact Report (PDF)

White Rock Documentary

The Great Southern Reef Foundation are currently in production on a feature documentary. ‘White Rock’ explores the urchin crisis affecting the east coast of Australia and presents solutions to save the reef before it’s too late. In 2026 we are launching the film in schools across the country, running teacher workshops and rolling out the #eatanurchin campaign. But we still need your support to make it all happen! [Learn more]

Donate to the Impact Campaign

CONNECT

  • contact us

    Reach out with questions, ideas or feedback about reef stories, programs and partnerships.

    get in touch

  • PARTNERS

    Our partners help bring bold ideas to life. They power collaborations, support impact campaigns, and help share Great Southern Reef stories far and wide.

    Meet our partners

  • GSR FAQ

    What is the Great Southern Reef? What is unique about it? and how is climate change affecting it? Find out answers, ask your own question and more.

    SEE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS