Ocean Mind

Rachael Parker Founder and CEO of Ocean Mind will discuss how surfing can have an amazing positive impact on people’s mental health. Ocean Mind is a community surf movement creating therapeutic surfing programs. Using an evidence-based model which has demonstrated outstanding results in helping young people who are experiencing difficulties to make them feel more accepted, positive and comfortable with their lives. The first 16 to register and express interest will have the opportunity to get in the water with Rachel and experience the joy of surfing, those that would rather a stole on the beach or sit and watch the action are also encouraged to attend.