Surf Educators International

Surf Educators International is an association inviting global membership and affiliation to surf educators and relevant groups.

Formed in Australia in 2010 due to the great need for consistent Surf Education messages and programs. Surf Educators International is based on the following objects

SURF EDUCATORS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

OBJECTS (March 2010)

1.1 The message:

SEI is an association created to ensure that a valid and credible surf safety message is disseminated in a clear and understandable way to all. (see 2010 RIP survival campaign)

1.2 The expertise:

SEI will act as a conduit and forum for expert discussion from local and international experts to ensure that the most effective message is communicated to all beach and water course users.

1.3 The educational programs:

SEI will utilise skills, knowledge and research findings of SEI members and other experts to develop the appropriate content, delivery methods and educational approaches for preventative, self-survival and rescue/emergency action advice for beach users. SEI will promote the use of these surf safety messages within all publicly available resources and programs. The programs are designed to benefit all would-be and actual beach users.

1.4 Accreditation:

SEI encourages best practice in content and delivery of surf safety education resources and programs. Content and delivery methods will be designed to meet general and specific needs of beach user groups and the community. SEI will monitor, assess and review the quality of surf safe publications and programs and recommend improvements and/or accreditation for publications and programs that meet the SEI quality standard.

1.5 Reporting and funding:

SEI will prepare reports for government and non-government agencies to ensure that adequate funding is obtained from public, corporate and government sources for surf safety education resources and programs.