Our People
The passionate and dedicated team at WOW allow us to deliver impactful mental health support and surf therapy programs.
Mental Health Facilitators
Our mental health facilitators are the heart and soul of our surf therapy programs. These dedicated individuals help create a safe and nurturing environment where participants can explore their mental wellness, build resilience, and develop valuable coping strategies. Their commitment and care make a profound difference in the lives of those they serve.
The HQ Team
Our HQ team is a small, dedicated group of professionals who work to ensure our programs run smoothly and efficiently. With a passion for mental wellness and a commitment to making a positive impact, they handle everything from program coordination to administrative support, enabling us to deliver high-quality services to our community.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors comprises expert minds and passionate leaders who guide our mission. With a wealth of experience, they provide strategic direction to ensure our organization performs at its best. Their commitment and leadership are crucial in advancing our efforts to promote mental wellness and support our community.
A Message from our CEO
More commonly known as WOW, we’re a mental health and surf therapy charity that promotes positive mental health and well-being through our range of innovative programs. These programs break down the barriers and stigma that prevent people from being well. Get wet and have a good time, we say. It’s simple enough, but the message runs deeper: it’s OK not to be OK, and you don’t have to go it alone.
We believe dealing with mental health is not just about dealing with crisis but also about finding healthy outlets for people who are struggling, recovering and doing fine. We want to change how mental health is viewed and treated by facilitating conversations and connections and increasing awareness.
WOW is expanding its programs nationally, addressing the need for innovative solutions in the mental health space. To date, we have run over 397 programs, directly impacting the lives of over 4,270 people through specialised surf therapy programs. We’ve also spread to four states around Australia (with plans to go further!).
From humble beginnings, our first pilot program with OneWave, another tremendous mental health awareness community, saw 10 people complete it with incredible results. Ever since, we’ve been perfecting our surf therapy programs to what they are today. It’s making mental health support accessible to the broader community, providing additional outreach, resources, and people power to create long-lasting impact. It’s surf therapy at its best.