Ocean Mind, Australia

Ocean Mind is a not for profit charity that provides therapeutic surf programs for young people who are experiencing mental health issues, social isolation and disabilities in their lives.

We use a mix of surfing activities and mentoring to create a therapeutic environment for young people to challenge themselves, learn new skills and develop and strengthen relationships with family, friends and the broader community.

Mental health issues, social isolation and disabilities.

https://oceanmind.org.au

We Started On A Beach In Torquay, UK

Ocean Mind is a community surf movement creating therapeutic surfing programs.

We use an evidence-based model which has demonstrated outstanding results in helping young people who are experiencing difficulties to make them feel more accepted, positive and comfortable with their lives.

The charity started in 2016 piloting a UK based surf therapy model created by The Wave Project.

The aim was to use a simple formula of mentoring, fun and surf to create life-changing experiences for young people experiencing mental health issues, social isolation and disabilities.

Ocean Mind bases its model on the evidence-based program developed over the last 10 years in the UK as The Wave Project.

The pilot program in Australia showed similar results to those in the UK. Young people were feeling more confident, improved their outlook on life and gave them a sense of achievement whilst having a lot of fun.

Encouraged by the result the Ocean Mind Inc. was established as a not for profit charity in Australia.