Surfing, mentorship, and a space to belong
Ocean Mind provides long term therapeutic surfing programs at no cost to families, ensuring money is never a barrier for young people navigating mental health challenges, disability, or social isolation. Your monthly gift keeps our programs free and pairs local young people with dedicated mentors who show up for them season after season.
Give a little stoke and become a monthly supporter today
Your Support Creates
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Free Programs
Our community programs are free for families, ensuring that cost is never a barrier.
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Mentor Training
Ensuring volunteer mentors are prepared and show up with confidence every week.
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Experienced Staff
Trained facilitators who manage safety, support volunteers, and ensure young people feel encouraged.
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Equipment
Providing warm wetsuits, soft-top surfboards, and safety gear so participants are comfortable, safe, and ready to get in the ocean.
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Transport
Covering costs and travel so getting to the beach is never a barrier for famalies.
“It allowed me for the first time in a long time to just sit and be….this program has definitely increased our connectedness with each other..”
Guardian
“it made me feel like there was something to look forward to”
Participant
“Surf Therapy Turned My Daughter’s Anger Into Joy”
Hear first hand the impact our programs can have on young people and families
Our Impact Since 2016
Having something to look forward to can change the week.
Growing up isn't always smooth sailing. Whether a young person is dealing with mental health challenges, living with a disability, navigating a tough home life, or just feeling isolated, the pressure can build up fast. Ocean Mind gives them a circuit breaker. Out in the water with a dedicated mentor, they get a clear, safe space to step back from the noise and build skills at their own pace. Catching a wave builds a quiet kind of confidence and that feeling doesn't stay on the sand. It carries over into school, home, and how they back themselves every day. The best part is our programs are FREE for families, ensuring that rising cost pressures are never a barrier.
An evidence informed approach to youth connection
Six-Week Swell Program - Our core entry program pairs a young person one on one with a trained community mentor. Over six weeks they learn to surf, form positive connections and build practical strategies for dealing with life.
Ongoing Surf Club - Connection doesn't stop after six weeks. Surf Club provides weekly sessions throughout the season, giving participants a reliable, ongoing community to stay active, keep surfing, and catch up with mates.
NDIS 1:1 - We also provide tailored 1:1 and group sessions for individuals with NDIS funding, ensuring personalized support to meet their unique needs and goals.
More ways to give
Corporate donations & partnerships
Whether it’s a direct corporate gift, workplace giving, or sponsoring a local program, partnering with Ocean Mind gives your team a tangible way to back young people in our region.
Join our Surf the Solstice Fundraiser
Help turn the longest day of the year into long term support as we surf from sunrise to sunset.
