The Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) have and continue to make many impactful contributions to the local community and environment.

Inject income into local economy

Secured over $100,000.00 in local and state government grants to renovate the clubhouse, purchase surf equipment and run subsidised programs

Youth drug and alcohol free events by Bass Coast FreeZa, YMCA and Bass Coast Skateparks
Fundraisers for individuals experiencing hardship
Traditional Owner public and private ceremonies
Surfing Victoria and Surfing Australia opening ceremonies and surf rescue education
Environmental film screening and education nights
Launch local artists’ music albums with all proceeds going to musicians

8.3kW solar system with 11kW of battery storage, and energy production of 11,059 kWh per year. Equates to 200 trees planted, -3321 litres of fuel and -3774 kg C02-e greenhouse gas every year
“Cash for Cans” recycling account for PIBC www.cdsvic.org.au
Limit one use plastics at clubhouse events, and encourage members to bring own water bottles
Island Regeneration Tip to regenerate bandicoot habitat around the clubhouse, planting local seed provenance endemic Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) species and densities www.pibc.com.au/store/island-regeneration-tip
Swap and Sell Surf Meets, to swap old surf equipment, boards, wetsuits and clothing

Practice inclusivity across all lines of governance, with measures profiled at www.sgst.com.au/news/pibc-committed-to-inclusivity
Membership forms include nominated pronouns instead of gender
Longboard competition format of all genders and ages surf in heats together, with best two waves counted for each athlete and of two heats
Removed all alcohol branding from competition rash vests for all ages
Replaced paver pathways with a concrete ramp to enable all abilities access to clubhouse
Four days a week yoga program open to the general public at a highly subsidised rate