WAVES OF CHANGE 2009 Media Release

In conjunction with Kirra Surfstock 2009, A celebration of Music, Surf and Culture, Surfrider  Foundation Australia is hosting its 18^th Annual AGM and Education Conference to be held on the Tweed Gold Coast from November  6th-8^th with the outright goal of protecting the coastline of Australia for the enjoyment of everyone  through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education.

Surfrider foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Australia’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through CARE: Conservation, Activism, Research and Education.

To kick of the events for Surfrider, on Friday 6^th, the ‘Legends night’ will be held at Kirra Surf Life saving club and brings together the local community and guest, to enjoy a few warm up drinks, laughter and a fine auction of historic, modern memorabilia and donated gifts, all proceeds going to assist the SLCS and the Surfrider foundation to continue their tireless work over an exciting summer for all beach goers.

In addition to the fun and festivities on Friday night, there will be an opportunity to recharge the batteries with an early birds breakfast, held at the Kirra SLSC before the green shuttle bus awaits to ferry excited members and guest to Southern Cross University to attend the Education conference.

Legends Nights

When:                                     Friday Evening 6^th November

Time:                                    7:00 pm

Where:                                    Kirra Surf Life Saving Club

The Debate and AGM Conference:

When:                                     Saturday 7^th and Sunday 8^th November

Time:                                    9am -1pm

Where:                                    Southern Cross University, Ground floor

Brett Street, Tweed Heads

Transport:

A “Carbon offset” Shuttle bus will be available for members and guest to reach Kirra Beach, at the conclusion of conference events each day.

Accommodation Enquiries:
Rowena Calderwood

Email: Rowena.calderwood@leisurecom.com

Phone: 07 5581 2418.

For further information on registration general inquiries contact:

info@surfrider.org.au

Attn: 2009 Conference Enquiry
Surfrider Foundation Australia