Support our existing National High-Performance program for our First Nations Youth. We aim to give support to young Indigenous Australians to be the world’s best surfers and people.

About the program

With the program commencing on the 1st of January 2023, 16 surfers have been selected for the Surfing Australia First Nations Youth High Performance Program using a combination of event results and surfer potential.

Each surfer will have an individual High Performance plan that prioritises wellbeing and cultural identity, valuing the voice of the young person and their families. The plan includes strength and conditioning training, sports psychology, life skills, trick acquisition, goal setting and other support as required.

What are the outcomes?

• This program is an opportunity for young indigenous surfers to become better at surfing and to become better people.
• Athletes get to connect with local traditional land owners and communities across Australia.
• Share and tell impactful and positive stories of our First Nations Youths in surfing.
• Connect with great surfing ambassadors.
• Inspire more First Nations people to be more active, healthy and surf.

The cultural elements of the program will be guided & decided by the First Nations Youth HP Program Guidance committee made up of a group of well-respected Indigenous surfers.