We're on a mission to turn the tide on eco-anxiety & create the next generation of ocean leaders
Two-thirds of young Australians (67%) say climate concerns are having a negative impact on youth mental health. Mission Australia Youth Survey found that the environment has become the number one concern for youth.
With increased natural disasters, without helping this eco-anxiety issue, young Aussies are suffering in silence.
Young people want to understand what their role is in the rapid shift to renewable energy and a regenerative economy.
Surfers for Climate's Blue Minds Youth Program aims to address this by providing free expert-led workshops to high schools, TAFEs and universities. Students will gain insights from relatable young leaders who are actively making a difference and have extensive experience inspiring students.
An initiative by Surfers for Climate & The Good Human Factory.
What we offer
Free 1hr High School, TAFE & University Workshops
We have created an interactive 60-minute workshop designed to empower students and provide them with practical tools to address their environmental concerns. We will be traveling up the QLD coast from mid August - October 2024 with more locations to come soon to deliver workshops to select schools, TAFEs and universities to create a wave of positive mental-health and ocean-health.
Leadership Building
We are empowering students with self-belief that they can make a difference. We delve into individual and community-based solutions, fostering a sense of agency and responsibility among students to contribute positively to their environment and community. Select students will also have the ability to continue their ocean leadership journey including a round-table discussion with community and political representatives where they will be able to have their voice heard.
Digital and Physical Resources
Digital Resources shared to school and students after workshop with practical tools and exercises to improve their mental-health and become ocean leaders for example 'How to Create Change' and each student will receive a workshop pack including a gratitude card.
Student leaders will also receive a booklet on how to encourage their whole school community to become more mindful and take care of themselves and the planet.
Community Events
Creating engaging community events, for example outdoor film screenings and beach clean ups to foster intergenerational collaboration and build community around positive mental-health and ocean-health.