Waves for Change

Empowering communities to build youth resilience, confidence, and mental well-being through inclusive, evidence-based #surftherapy

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Surround yourself with people who lift you up. With the right support, you can go far.

Send this to your personal cheer squad — and remind them they’re your safe space.

#SurfTherapy #mentalhealthawareness

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Take 5 Breathing is a simple technique that taps into your body’s natural “relaxation switch.” Inhale for 4… exhale for 6… repeat 4 times. When your body settles, your mind follows. Just a few breaths can shift you into a moment of clarity, focus, and ease.
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Surf Therapy is a proven early-intervention programme for adolescents living in high-stress environments.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month and You’re Right on Time to support children’s mental wellbeing.

#SurfTherapy #mentalhealthawareness #worldmentalhealthmonth

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It’s October – Mental Health Awareness Month.
Take a moment to notice how you’re feeling. You’re right on time to prioritise your mental wellbeing.

Share this with someone who could use the reminder.

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Ready, set, go!

Starting the week strong 🤙

#MondayMatters #SurfTherapy

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With every line-up, new stories unfold… #boardstories #SurfTherapy

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Today is Heritage Day in South Africa.

For us, Heritage Day is a reminder that belonging matters — and that every child deserves to feel proud of who they are, supported in where they come from, and hopeful for where they are going.

#HeritageDay

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Children thrive when they feel safe.

Safety lets them build trust, make friends, and feel that they belong.
YOUR support creates those safe spaces through Surf Therapy.

Thank you 🤙

#SurfTherapy #WavesForChange #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth

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You’re not just funding Surf Therapy—you’re shaping futures. Thank you. 💙

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In South Africa, more than 1 in 10 children live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health disorder. Surf Therapy offers support where care is often out of reach. Your donations make this possible.
#mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth

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Falling is learning.
Getting up is resilience.
Surf Therapy builds both.

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Surf the moment, celebrate the ride

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Your support helps us deliver 3,049 free Surf Therapy sessions each year—including aftercare Surf Club sessions—provide over 100,000 nutritious meals to 2,800 adolescents, and ensure safe transport to and from the beach sites.

Thank you 🤙

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Surf Therapy helps adolescents in high-stress environments build positive social networks and develop self-regulation skills for healthy emotional and behavioural responses—all while enjoying the wider therapeutic benefits of surfing.

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YOUR support makes these smiles possible.

Thank you 💙

#SurfTherapy #WavesForChange #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth

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Share this with someone who needs a Take 5.

Your mental wellbeing matters too.

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A snippet of Head of Surf Therapy Programme, Haley Van Der Walt's interview on @capetowntv_

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For just R180 (about $9.50), you can cover everything needed for one life-changing session that builds vital skills to cope with stress and trauma.

Donate today 👉 https://t.co/4j5ga1MNeN

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Sometimes, you have to be your own cheerleader and bring your own stoke.

#SurfTherapy #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters

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Did you know that deep, mindful breathing calms your nervous system?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, this is your sign to Take 5 minutes for yourself. Find a quiet corner, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.

#mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters