Kids Plus Foundation Surf Ed Program builds confidence at Jan Juc beach

A special program is helping kids gain confidence by hitting the waves on the Surf Coast.

A special program is helping kids gain confidence by hitting the waves on the Surf Coast.

The Kids Plus Foundation Surf Ed Program, run in conjunction with Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club, has seen kids enjoying the water this week.

The goal of the four-day program is for children and young adults with cerebral palsy, which impacts movement and posture, to improve their confidence and skills in the water.

Emma Falzon and Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club volunteer Jess Elliott at Torquay hitting the waves for Kids Plus Foundation Surf Ed Program.Picture: Peter Ristevski

Kids Plus Foundation provides specialist therapy services for young people with neuro-developmental conditions in order to increase their participation and engagement in daily life.

All participants in the Surf Ed Program attend Kids Plus Foundation for therapy.

Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club volunteers Samuel Dripps and Lulu Higgins with Tjay Curtis at Torquay about to hit the waves for Kids Plus Foundation Surf Ed Program.Picture: Peter Ristevski

The Surf Ed program provides a fun, supportive and inclusive environment for children to improve their skills in the surf, catch waves and learn about water safety.

Jan Juc SLSC provides hands on assistance and equipment to support children in having fun and feeling safe in the water.

Originally published as Kids Plus Foundation Surf Ed Program builds confidence at Jan Juc beach