Surf Therapy Session

Ability Surf primarily offer individualised 1:1 surf therapy sessions for optimal skill development and to develop an understanding of the surfer, their needs and abilities. They program and tailor the sessions to the individual in a 1:1 safe and supportive environment.

Initial sessions occur in still water locations (Lake Ainsworth or Shaws Bay) to enhance skill development and rapport building in a more predictable sensory environment than the open beach.

Surf therapy sessions occur on the beach when the surfer is ready for this transition to a more unpredictable environment. The initial session is 1.25 hours in length; thereafter, the sessions are 1 hour.

Ability Surf runs itinerantly from Lennox Head to Ballina beaches. They are accredited and insured by Surfing Australia and have a Disability specific surf coaching licence permit from Ballina Shire Council. They meet surfers at the appropriate beach/lake for a surf therapy session. They provide all equipment including wetsuits, surfboards, life vests and rash shirts for their surfers.