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Waves of Wellness: Free Surf Therapy for Australians' Mental Health
by Waves of Wellness Foundation · HQ 🇦🇺 Australia
0programsSurf therapy programs delivered since 2016as of 2025-06-01 · may be outdated
0peoplePeople directly supportedas of 2025-06-01 · may be outdated
Founded in 2016 by occupational therapist Joel Pilgrim and co-founder Heather Lynn, Waves of Wellness (WOW) delivers a free, evidence-based eight-week surf therapy program combining clinical group therapy with time in the water. Programs run at beaches and wave pools in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, with dedicated streams for women, men, young people, veterans and emergency services workers. WOW has now delivered more than 400 programs and directly supported over 4,270 people across Australia.