Surfing for Farmers
Waikawa Catchment Group
Catchment Group:
Project:
Surfing for Farmers
Funding:
$1,000 excl. GST
Period:
Nov 22 to Feb 23
Project Description
Southland farmers are under a lot of pressure, with increased anxiety levels and wellbeing issues. Surfing for Farmers is about getting farmers off farm and having some fun through a physical and social activity.
Objectives
Switch off from daily issues, release pressure, embrace nature, meet new people, engage with the community, learn a new skill and be off farm for a while.
Improve mental wellbeing while also raising awareness of farmers’ relationship with water and local resources
Outcomes
Learning a new skill – 10 surfing sessions at 2 hours each.
Improving wellbeing and mental health.
Providing new network channels, relationships and discussions.
25 Don Street,
Invercargill 9810
PO Box 648,
Invercargill 9840
