Skillz4me Provides Beach Experience for Children With Disability
Skillz4me held their Wave Warriors event at Wanda Beach this weekend.
Created in partnership with Cronulla Surfing Academy, this event allow families who have a child with a disability the opportunity to go to the beach and have a surf experience in a fun and supportive environment.
A visit to the beach for children with a disability is a complex task; unfortunately it is an activity that most families rarely undertake. The Ocean Wave Warriors event provides these families access to specialty equipment (such as a mobi-chair, which cost in excess of $5,000) and peace of mind that there are experienced helpers on-hand to take their child safely into the water.
For most participants, the Wave Warriors event provides the only opportunity to access the water or ride on a surfboard at the beach. For some, it is their first time.
Cronulla RSL are proud to support this event, and hope to be able to engage our surfing community to help make this opportunity a regular occurrence for families in our area who have a child with moderate to severe disability.
Skillz4me
Skillz4me is a not-for-profit Charitable Organisation and they rely solely on donations, community support and volunteers for their survival.
With a high demand to support children with disabilities and their families in the community, Skillz4me aims to deliver free, inclusive, fun and family events.
Skillz4me started in 2016 when Sarah and Jason, the parents of two children with a disability, could not find any inclusive programs to support their needs. They decided to fill that gap and created a sports program to bring other families together in the local area.
Cronulla Surfing Academy
CSA offer a wide range of surfing lessons including Kids, Adults and Ladies Surfing Lessons suited to beginners, intermediate and elite surfers. We offer Private Lessons, Video Analysis sessions, Kids Parties, Surf Retreats and Corporate Team Building Sessions.
https://cronullasurfingacademy.com/
Contributing to local initiatives like Ocean Wave Warriors, is a fundamental part of living in a community.
For more information on how Cronulla RSL support the local community visit www.cronullarslcommunity.com.au.