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Location

This experience takes place at:
  • Middleton Beach, South Australia

Your Instructor

Ryan Baohm

Ryan Baohm is not just a Senior Firefighter with the Metropolitan Fire Service; he’s a man driven by deep passion for both his work and the ocean. As a lifelong surfer, Ryan has experienced first-hand the profound healing and balance that the sea can bring. He believes in the power of surf therapy to restore and rejuvenate, especially for those who face high-stress environments. Ryan dedicates his time and energy to making a real, positive impact on the wellbeing of his fellow first responders, military members and veterans. For Ryan, it’s not just about catching waves – it’s about helping others find peace, strength, and a sense of renewal in the water.

Team building

  • For 10
  • 6 hours
  • Arrange a date and time when you enquire
$2200
Per Team
(up to 10 people)

Overview

Our group surf lesson is an ideal team-building activity, offering a unique and exciting way for colleagues to connect and grow together. Guided by experienced instructors, your team will learn the basics of surfing – from paddling techniques to standing up on the board – while enjoying the calming benefits of the ocean. This experience fosters community comradery, as team members encourage and support each other through the challenges of the waves. No prior surfing experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to strengthen bonds in a fun and invigorating setting!

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WHAT’s included

  • Collection from a rendezvous location (Southern metropolitan Adelaide)
  • Transport to Middleton Beach
  • Morning tea/ coffee/ beverage
  • Wetsuit and board hire
  • Lesson on land
  • Coaching in the water
  • Lunch
  • Transport back to rendezvous location

Session Length

  • 6 hours (2 hours in water)
  • Session time 9:00am-3:00pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Guidelines

  • Participants must report any existing injuries within the pre-event questionnaire.
  • Participants must report any mental health condition for which they are receiving treatment.
  • Participants must adopt a supportive and inclusive attitude to all other participants during the event.

Cancellation

  • Cancellations are permitted with more than 48 hours notice.
  • Cancellations within 48 hours will not be refunded unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Numbers on the Day

10 participants + instructors/ support staff

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing + a dry change of clothes.

Other Info

Don’t forget your towel and a bottle of water!

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Narelle Mason

Counsellor

Narelle is a Level 2 registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. She has a background in Military and Emergency Service roles, serving six years as a frontline Police Officer, followed by ten years in the Royal Australian Airforce.

Narelle has a wealth of experience with people from various backgrounds and has developed a deep understanding of mental health issues and the impact poor mental health can have on entire communities. She draws on her experience working in high-stress environments to facilitate programs that educate and reduce mental health stigma in the community.

Narelle’s primary focus is delivering 1-on-1 counselling to frontline members and veterans.

Matt Newlands

Counsellor

Matt is a highly experienced and passionate mental health advocate dedicated to helping individuals, executives, and organisations improve their mental health.

Drawing on his ten years of frontline experience as a former police officer, Matt provides counselling and mental health training to those in high-stress roles seeking high-performance outcomes. He also has experience navigating post-traumatic stress and depression following his service, which he uses to support and educate others.

Matt is a Level 2 registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, a national Community Ambassador for RUOK?, a peer training consultation for The Male Hug, and sits on the state’s first Suicide Prevention Council as the First Responders representative.