Surfing NSW the launched its new Surfing Mental Health 360 program on the eve of R U OK? Day.

Surfing Mental Health 360 is a surf community-driven program connecting Boardriders clubs, surf schools and high schools in communities affected by drought, bushfires and Covid-19.
 
As part of the program, Surfing NSW has teamed up five Surfing Mental Health organisations; Batyr, Waves of Wellness, The Good Human Factory, Man Anchor and The Rise Foundation who will all be working together through the sport of surfing with a holistic view to create awareness and provide ongoing referrals and support pathways.
 
Surfing Mental Health 360 is jointly funded by The NSW Mental Health Sports Fund, CommBank South Coast Bushfire Relief Grant and Randwick City clubGRANTS.

SNSW are offering free Mental health 1st aid training to our Boardrider clubs members and surfers wanting to make a difference. 

The course is a combination of modules completed online in your own time over 3 weeks followed by 2x 2/1/2 hour zoom discussion with the Man Anchor team.