Support GSRF
Help Protect Australia’s Great Southern Reef
Your support helps connect people with Australia’s kelp forests through science, education, storytelling and community action.
GSRF is a DGR-1 endorsed Australian charity. Donations are tax deductible.
why support gsrf
HELP TURN KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION
The Great Southern Reef supports extraordinary marine life, coastal communities, culture and livelihoods across southern Australia. Yet our temperate reefs remain far less recognised and resourced than their significance deserves.
Your support helps us connect people with the reef through science, education, storytelling and community action — building the recognition and stewardship needed for its future.
Every donation helps turn knowledge into action.
DGR-1 endorsed Australian charity • Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Monthly Giving
Regular support gives us the confidence to plan ahead, develop new resources and respond to opportunities for the reef as they emerge.
Join the reef community
FRIEND
$20 / Month
Quarterly online Q&A
Early access content
GSR sticker
CHAMPION
$50 / Month
Friend perks plus:
Name on GSR website
Direct field updates
Early access to films
GUARDIAN
$100 / Month
Friend and Champion perks plus:
Name in selected GSR film credits
Acknowledgement in key outputs
Annual impact update
Your impact
What Your Support Makes Possible
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.
STORYTELLING & 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.
EDUCATION
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.
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FUNDRAISE 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
GSRF is an approved environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, enabling participating businesses to direct their environmental giving towards our work.
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Partner with GSRF
Support a project, campaign or area of work through organisational or philanthropic partnership.
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Support a campaign
Help extend the reach of White Rock and turn awareness of the longspined sea urchin crisis into practical action for Australia’s kelp forests.
White Rock
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Questions about supporting the reef
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Yes. The Great Southern Reef Foundation is a DGR-1 endorsed Australian charity, and eligible donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia.
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Your support helps fund GSRF’s work across science communication, education, storytelling and community engagement, helping more people understand, value and act for the Great Southern Reef.
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Yes. Monthly supporters can change or cancel their recurring contribution at any time.
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Yes. Businesses can support GSRF through donations, partnerships, campaign support and programs such as 1% for the Planet.
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Yes. If you’re interested in supporting a particular project or impact campaign, please get in touch with our team to discuss opportunities.
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