Surf Therapy Sessions

What is Surf Therapy?

Surf therapy blends the therapeutic benefits of occupational therapy with the freedom, fun and sensory calm of the ocean. Sessions are child-led, gentle and paced to suit each child’s comfort and confidence in the water.

No two sessions look the same. Some days we might paddle and catch small waves, other days we might play in the shallows and explore the sand.

Check out featured video and article with ABC news for a sneak peak into what our sessions look like.

Our Surf Sessions

Our surf sessions are located at Broulee and Narooma.

We run our program in summer only ( term 4, summer school holidays, term 1 and easter school holidays)

We offer 1:1 sessions and small group programs.

Benefits include

Builds strength, balance and coordination
Supports sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
Encourages confidence and resilience in new environments
Creates moments of pure joy and connection
Involves the whole family in a supportive, playful way

Accessing Surf Therapy

Surf Therapy can be accessed through:

Self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plans. You will require ‘Capacity Building’ funding to use your NDIS plan for Surf Therapy
Private payment

Please get in touch with us for program prices

Our Process

Getting Started

Fill out the contact form on the website
Admin support will send you our terms of service, information gathering and consent forms for you to review and complete
We will be in touch with you about availability and booking session times

Assessment and Goal Setting

We use a client/family centred approach to gather information in order to gain a holistic understanding of the surfer.

We would aim to achieve very similar goals to that is provided by a standard paediatric OT service, but using surfing and the ocean/beach as a means to achieve therapy outcomes.

Intervention

Beach Break OT combines evidence-based occupational therapy with the natural rhythm of the ocean and the joy of time outdoors.

My approach is gentle and strengths-focused. Each child’s interests, comfort and unique ways of being are honoured and celebrated. Families are always part of the journey too so that together, we create moments of joy, belonging and growth that last long after we leave the sand.

Goal Attainment

At the end of each Surf Therapy intervention, we reflect on the individuals goals.

We document each of our sessions and can provide a report if requested.