
Waves of Wellness Surf Experience COVID-19 Response
Region - Central Coast, Hunter, Northern Rivers
With mental health issues on the rise as a result of COVID-19, Waves of Wellness (WoW) will deliver tailored Surf Therapy Programs to respond to the needs of vulnerable communities facing unemployment, financial hardship and increased psychological distress.
This $49,000 grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation will see eight, 8-week evidenced-based programs that provide relevant education, support and empower individuals to take control of their own mental well-being delivered throughout Ballina, Yamba, Newcastle and the Central Coast.