Announcement: General Manager Transition

Published on 18/05/2026

Dear SSA Members and Stakeholders,

As many of you are already aware, Madi Hurley has resigned from her position as General Manager.

Madi has been a significant contributor to Surfing South Australia and the broader South Australian surfing community, and her departure represents a considerable loss. We extend our sincere thanks for her dedication and hard work over the years.

SSA has commenced a formal recruitment process to appoint a new General Manager. In the interim, we are pleased to announce that Matt Anlezark has joined us as Acting General Manager. Matt is a highly experienced administrator who has worked for multiple state organisations across all areas of their operations. His expertise will ensure that SSA continues to operate effectively and progresses in a positive direction during this transition period.

Matt can be contacted via email at admin@surfingsouthaustralia.com.au.

We appreciate your continued support and understanding as we move through this change.

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