Surfing NSW's Drop In event at Mollymook

Residents along the South Coast can join Surfing NSW and the team from partner mental health organisation, Batyr on Friday November 5 for the "Drop In" event.

It will be held at the Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club on Friday November 5 from 6pm to 9pm

All are welcome and bring a friend.

There will a live music, a mental health talk with Batyr, light dinner and a film night.

It is part of Surfing NSW's Surfing Mental Health 360 program which was announced on the eve of R U OK? Day earlier this year

Surfing Mental Health 360 is a surf community-driven program connecting boardriders clubs, surf schools and high schools in communities affected by drought, bushfires and Covid-19.

This is a free event - get your spot here.

Surfing Mental Health 360 is jointly funded by The NSW Mental Health Sports Fund, CommBank South Coast Bushfire Relief Grant and Randwick City clubGRANTS.

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the 'Surfing Mental Health 360' program would deliver programs aimed at boosting the mental health and wellbeing in communities impacted by drought and bushfires

"This community-driven program is connecting boardriders' clubs, surf schools and high schools to trusted mental health organisations that can help them build their mental fitness from the ground up," Mrs Taylor said.

"Surfing has a great way of bringing people from all walks of life together and this program will empower them to have the right conversations about improving their wellbeing and knowing when it's time to put their hand up for help."

Surfing NSW CEO Luke Madden said organisations like his had important wellbeing roles to play.

"Surfing NSW recognises the vital role that surfing can play in preventing, treating, educating and supporting sufferers of mental illness," he said.

"In partnership with these fantastic mental health service partners mentioned above, this project is tailored to regional communities who suffer mental health issues."