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Surfing Mums X OMBE Program

Exciting news for 2024! What's on your New Year’s Surfolutions list? Whether it's perfecting your pop-up, mastering the art of the duckdive, or just catching more epic waves, Surfing Mums and OMBE are teaming up to make your surf dreams come true.
Tue 09 Jan 2024

Albany's Open Day Makes a Splash

In picturesque Albany WA, the SMs crew, led by Vanessa and Nat, set about finding some new recruits. Albany is a close knit community and Mums normally find out about Surfing Mums through word of mouth. But Vanessa and Nat acknowledged that there can be a reluctance from prospective members due to concerns about surf ability and meeting new people. The solution, they decided, was an open day.
Wed 29 Nov 2023

Join the committee - your chance to give back 💓

Have you ever yearned to give back to your community and ignite meaningful change? Have you dreamt of being a driving force within a movement dedicated to making the world a better place? Your opportunity to bring these aspirations to life is here—join the Surfing Mums Committee today!
Mon 09 Oct 2023

#Nevertooold: Surfing, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Belief

Recently, our friends over at OMBE shared an extraordinary story that introduces us to Karen, a vibrant and youthful soul at the age of 69. Karen's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. She embarked on her surfing adventure at the age of 50…#nevertooold
Wed 27 Sep 2023

Coal Coast Surfing Mums: Celebrated by local paper The Illawarra Flame

A shout out to Coal Coast Surfing Mums crew and Coordinator of the Year recipient Desiree for their fab story in local paper The Illawarra Flame. Articles like this help spread the word about our amazing community and drive awareness about the importance of support for Mums and families.
Wed 27 Sep 2023

Passing the President Torch

Our volunteer President, Ana Manero, has been rocking the Surfing Mums boat for over two years. She first joined Surfing Mums in 2013 when her baby Julieta was only eight weeks old. A few months later she started her PhD – juggling study and parenting.
Tue 26 Sep 2023

A Tale of Two Mums Who Made Waves

In the laid-back coastal haven of Byron Bay back in 2006, two adventurous mums had a radical idea: they were determined to ride the waves of motherhood without sacrificing their beloved passion for surfing.
Thu 21 Sep 2023

URBNSURF & Surfing Mums Launch World's First Surf Swap at a Surf Park

URBNSURF, Australia's first wave pool company, and Surfing Mums, a not-for-profit enabling mums and carers get back in the water, are excited to announce the launch of the Surfing Mums URBNSURF Melbourne Group - the world's first surf/care swap initiative at a surf park.
Wed 05 Apr 2023

New Surfing Mum Posters 😍

You may have already spied them on our socials but if you haven’t check out our beautiful new posters and flyers helping to spread the word of Surfing Mums.
Sun 26 Feb 2023

First Aid Tips From Survival

As a parent our kids safety is always our number one priority, in this newsletter we get some first aid tips from safety experts and generous Surfing Mums sponsor, Survival First Aid.
Sun 26 Feb 2023

Surf Economics Survey

Surfing Mums President and Surf Economist, Ana Manero, would love your input in her latest research project on Australian surfing.
Sun 26 Feb 2023

A life well lived for kids and Mums alike.

We chat to our most elegant wave dancer and Avalon coordinator, Ingrid Nash, about what motivated her to join Surfing Mums (teaser, it wasn’t the waves!). This is a great short read for any parents struggling with the guilts when you go for a surf.
Sun 26 Feb 2023

Surfing Mums Shop Call Out

Are you an empress of e-commerce, retail royalty, a maven of merchandise? Even if you aren’t any of those things but you are enthusiastic and have a bit of time to spare, find out how you can help your Surfing Mums community
Sun 26 Feb 2023

Surfing Mums Summer Of Fun

From Christmas parties and camping trips, to Mums nights out and backyard cinemas, Surfing Mums members nationwide have been living their best lives this summer.
Sun 26 Feb 2023

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