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Waves of Wellness Foundation is an Australian mental health & surf therapy charity, changing lives through innovative mental health & wellness programs.

The Waves of Wellness Foundation was founded after the overwhelming success of the OneWave Surfing Experience (OWSE), an 8-week learn to surf program for people dealing with mental health issues. Previously the Founder and Managing Director of the OWSE, Joel pilgrim is now the CEO of the Waves of Wellness foundation. Also known as the WOW Foundation, we are registered as a Health Promotion Charity

, and with the help of an incredible team, we're taking surf therapy and wellness programs to the next level. At present, 12 surfing experience programs have rolled out across 8 locations around Australia.

27/05/2026

Some Wednesday wisdom: no one’s healing journey is linear. 🌊

18/05/2026

Soft days still move you forward 💙

30/04/2026

At Waves of Wellness Foundation, the ocean is our therapy - and we’re proud to share it with so many incredible people across our men’s, women’s and youth surf therapy programs. Each 8-week journey is filled with connection, healing and community.

And this morning, we were back in the water in Perth with one of our most meaningful programs yet - our Veterans surf therapy program, for current and former veterans.

None of this would be possible without the continued generosity of RSL Queensland. Thank you RSL QLD for your incredible support in bringing this program back to Perth. We are so grateful. 🤙

24/04/2026

On ANZAC Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn the uniform and served our country.

This year marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings - a moment that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand’s national identity, and a time to reflect on the extraordinary courage and hardship endured by the ANZACs.

We remember those who gave their lives in service, those who returned home forever changed, and those who continue to carry the invisible weight of their experiences long after their time in uniform has ended.

We acknowledge the families, mates, and communities who have shared in that sacrifice.

Their legacy is one of bravery, mateship, and resilience - values that continue to shape the lives of Veterans today.

At Waves of Wellness, we are privileged to support Veterans through our surf therapy programs, offering time in the ocean to reconnect, regulate, and find moments of calm within the ongoing journey of healing.

This work is made possible through the support of our incredible partners, whose commitment ensures these programs can reach those who need them most.

On this day of remembrance, we pause. We reflect. And we honour them.

22/04/2026

From 99 to 0 in less than a few seconds. The ocean will always bring you back to now 💙

16/04/2026

Take a mindful moment and see how many words you can find in our surf therapy word search. 🏄‍♂️

Each word represents something we build through our programs - from connection and trust to calm and clarity.

🧠 Why it matters:
Simple activities like this can help slow your mind, improve focus, and give you a break from the noise of everyday life.

💬 Comment how many you found
👀 Challenge a friend to beat your score

Find these words:
Belong • Calm • Clarity • Community • Healing • Ocean • Support • Surf • Together • Trust

13/04/2026

This is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone 💙

Visit www.foundationwow.org to view our upcoming 8-week surf therapy programs and find one that suits you 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

10/04/2026

We’re rolling out our next round of free 8-week Surf Therapy programs for Veterans & Open Adults this April.

Think saltwater, good people, and a space to reset and connect- no surf experience needed.

This is your time to slow down, connect, learn some great strategies and ride it out together. 🌊🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

Register via link below or scan the QR to register:
https://form.jotform.com/WOW_Accounts/wow-surf-therapy-expression-2026

08/04/2026

Sometimes the only way out…
is through. 🌊

Feel your emotions rise.
Let them move through you.
You don’t have to fight them.

The wave will pass,
and you’ll come out stronger on the other side.

31/03/2026

Another powerful Veteran Surf Therapy program delivered in partnership with RSL Queensland.

Over the past weeks, participants in Noosa strengthened connection, built confidence, and experienced firsthand the positive impact of movement, community, and the ocean on mental wellbeing.

We’re grateful to RSL Queensland and their associated ESOs for their continued commitment to supporting veterans and their families.

Together, we’re building stronger communities.

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Sydney, NSW

Telephone

+61459041832

Website

http://www.foundationwow.org/

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