[citation needed] In 1997, founder Andy Gourley attended schoolies week on the Gold Coast with some of his friends and had an impression that a large amount of binge drinking and illicit drug use were taking place.
Gourley gathered a select group of young volunteers to provide chaplaincy support for the school leavers.
The sponsorship arrangement with Allen's Red Frogs gave the volunteers confectionery to use as a conversation starter, then Gourley and his friends would offer to help walk intoxicated people home.
[citation needed] The Red Frogs Crew start involvement with the university year from the Orientation Week.
Red Frogs have since expanded internationally into countries such as New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada and USA.