Sandswell Inc. works closely with local community groups to run bespoke learn to surf programs and surfing activities for people who experience mental illness and for women’s wellbeing. 

They are a social enterprise that aims to create access to the transformational power of surfing, to create positive impact in people's lives and for the planet. Sandswell Inc. 

They believe surfing is a powerful vehicle to inspire social change by creating connection with self, community and nature. It has the power to bridge the gaps between race, faith, gender, sexuality and socio-economic status, because in the eyes of the ocean - everyone is equal.  

Sandswell Inc. was co-founded by Sarah and Rafael Sands. 

Raf has been surfing since he was a little boy, growing up in the sleepy surf town Mallacoota. He has travelled the world surfing - from Indo to Tahiti, Mexico to Morocco - surfing some of the world's most famous and challenging waves. He as natural resource management and is also a carpenter by trade - but surfing and serving his community is his #1 passion,

Sarah learned to surf as an adult, and found surfing a powerful vehicle for personal development and women's empowerment. She prefers longboarding, and hence it's no wonder her favourite surf destinations are Byron Bay, Hawaii and California.Sarah is a global change and marine scientist (BScHons & MSc), and social entrepreneur that believes in using her passions & skills to inspire change.

Their programs and events aim to target one (or more) of our four areas of impact:

• Sustainability and environmental connection
• Gender equality (including. women's health and wellbeing)
• Mental health and wellness
• Leadership, entrepreneurship and community / team-building

“So we spend our days doing awesome ocean-things with even more awesome people, from all walks of life, creating a future we'd be proud to leave to the next generation..”

“Like the saying goes, you can't stop the waves - but you can learn to surf.  So get amongst it... join the movement.”

Sandswell Inc. delivers sessions at Cable Beach Broome.