Sydney Distance Education High School

Quality individualised education

Telephone02 9383 0200

Emailsydneyh-d.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Waves of Wellness - Bondi

surfing

Years 7 to 12 Students

Teachers: R Carney

The WOW Surfing Experience (WOWSE) is an eight-week evidence based learn-to-surf program for people experiencing mental health issues. It facilitates functional recovery, while promoting social inclusion, engagement and enhance quality of life. The primary focus of the program is to introduce surfing to participants as a way to improve physical health, mental health and well-being in a neutral, non-intrusive environment. The program uses the ocean and surfing as a conduit to explore, stimulate and facilitate positive therapy outcomes.

Location: Bondi Beach, NSW

Contact: R Carney 9383 0203