Once-off donation
By providing a once off donation to our organisation you will help ensure that we can continue to provide support to, and change the lives of, young people in Victoria through surf therapy.
Monthly donation
By providing a commitment to making a monthly donation you would make a tremendous impact on the at risk youth community.
A monthly donation will allow us to continue providing support to young people and will help us to better plan and implement organisational activities.
Testimonials
"“Ocean Mind is the only place she’s found, outside our home, where her outside matches her inside. For her, that means she’s not masking who she is.”
- Parent of a participant
“It changed me for the better. I had a blast. It was good to meet new people and all of them understood me.”
- Participant
“The program is changing his self esteem, social skills and general well-being. He is now hanging out with friends. He went out in our neighbourhood introducing himself to kids - he’s never felt comfortable doing that.”
- Parent of a participant
What’s involved
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Surfboards
We provide a number of soft surfboards of all sizes to give our participants the best chance at learning and improving their surfing skills.
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Surf Instructors
For each program, there is a youth worker and surf instructor to facilitate these life-changing experiences.
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Rashies
Rashies are essential for keeping us safe from the sun, as well as helping us to identify who is a part of the Ocean Mind crew out in the surf.
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Volunteer Training
We upskill the local community with the knowledge and skills to provide mental health support for young people experiencing challenges.
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Transport
We provide transport for our participants to ensure everyone has access to the beach.
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Wetsuits
We need wetsuits of all shapes and sizes to keep our crew warm in the chilly Victorian water!