The Go Ride A Wave Community Program aims to make our activities more accessible to a variety of groups; who otherwise might miss out on these incredible experiences. This program gives the opportunity for a Community Organization to bring participants to Go Ride A Wave to participate in one of our many activities; such as surfing, stand up paddling boarding, kayaking or team building at no cost. Operating on a monthly basis, Go Ride A Wave offers 12 free sessions a year to support its wider community.
Groups or organizations can register to join the program, be nominated or approached by Go Ride A Wave. Groups will be eligible for the program provided they meet the below selection criteria:
- Be a community organization, disadvantaged group, experiencing hardship or a worthy cause as determined by Go Ride A Wave.
- The opportunity is not to be used for financial gain.
- Not to conduct other ‘usual’ operations in competition with Go Ride A Wave.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
Go Ride A Wave is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to participate, including the LGBTQI+ Ally community and anyone with disabilities or mobility issues. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and beaches on which we work and surf and pay our respects to elders past and present.
Go Ride A Wave endeavours to make our activities inclusive with additional support and resources as needed. We have surfboards with handles and a beach wheelchair available for use.
Other community engagements:
Go Ride A Wave is involved in supporting the local community through several different initiatives, including:- Proud supporter of our local Surf Life Saving Clubs through volunteering, financial memberships, monetary and in-kind donations. Including providing surf lessons for Surf Life Saving Australia’s Little Nippers program in partnered areas.
- Proudly support and donate to 50+ organisations and initiatives within the community each year.
- Proud sponsor of the ‘Roo Run’.
- Proud sponsor of the Anglesea Football Club, Torquay Football Club and Lorne Football Club.