Ocean Heroes Australia

20/02/2026

💙 MEET OUR GROM TEAM 💙

Every year when we take on the Revo Fitness 24Hr Swim, this is what it’s all about.

From first dive in, to the final lap, this team shows us what courage, connection and community truly look like. It’s not about how far or how fast, it’s about showing up, supporting each other, and having a tonne of fun in the pool!

On April 17–18th, we go again. 🏊‍♂️

24 hours,�22 Teams,�One mission.

https://www.givenow.com.au/groms to support our Gromenators!

Let’s make waves for inclusion 🌊

19/02/2026

🥳 Secret Harbour, we’re back! 🥳

After too much fun at our Secret Harbour event last year, we are so excited to come back! 🔥You’ll find us in front of the Secret Harbour SLSC on March 8th.

Tickets are live via Humanitix - link below! 🤙
https://events.humanitix.com/ocean-heroes-secret-harbour-8th-march-2026

Locals, we have plenty of volunteering opportunities available too! If you’d like to see why Ocean Heroes is arguably the best way to volunteer your time (yes, we’re biased), sign up via Rosterfy or reach out with any questions! 💙

Ocean Heroes Perth metro events are proudly presented by ToyBox Australia
Annual Partners: KBI GROUP
Volunteer Sponsors: We Are Feel Good Inc. Don't Dairy Manna Wholefoods Kommunity Brew

19/02/2026

24 hours.
No rest. No breaks. Just open ocean. 🌊

Less than a year after a life-saving liver transplant (which his body initially rejected) our long-time friend and legendary Bondi Beach Lifeguard is attempting a mammoth record-breaking 24-hour continuous swim.

🏊‍♂️ This March, Quinno will swim non-stop between the North & South end of his beautiful home beach at Bondi.

🙋‍♂️Why? A two-fold mission:
1️⃣ To raise awareness for organ donation and transplant recovery through &
2️⃣ To raise vital funds for helping neurodivergent kids experience the confidence-building joy of riding a wave.

From fighting for his own life, to swimming for so many others…Your resilience and selflessness is absolutely inspirational, Quinno! 🙌

💪 Let’s turn 24 hours of grit into a truly lasting impact.
Back our boy, Quinno. Please donate today at the link in our bio.

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

🙌 What a weekend in the South West! 🙌

Margaret River and Dunsborough, you’ve done it again! With awesome conditions at Redgate Beach, we were treated to absolute magic in the water! From perfect waves and sunny skies to a carpark full of smiles, it was the best way to kick off our 2026 South West Tour 🌊

The weather stayed on for our SUP session the following day, and nothing could wipe the stoke off the faces of the volunteers and participants who showed up ready to give it a crack 🔥

To our incredible local volunteers, thank you for welcoming us and sharing your weekend with our community 💙 And to our Perth crew who made the annual trip down south, we’re so grateful for your time, energy and commitment. This tour is always something special because of you 🫶

📸 DG Media

Ocean Heroes WA regional events are proudly presented by Telethon7 Perth
Annual Partners: Margaret River Surf School KBI Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club
Volunteer Sponsors: We Are Feel Good Inc. Kommunity Brew Don't Dairy

12/02/2026

📣 Bondi does it best! From “best ever” whispers post-event to parental praise - “The best thing to happen for my son.” Everyone was flying high this past weekend…and for good reason!

Thanks to a record turnout of volunteers, 80 neurodivergent frothers came down to enjoy all that Bondi has to offer and the Sydney beach did not disappoint! ☀️ 🌊

We lapped up the sunshine, small swells and smiles, leaving the beach more joyous than we found it. It was a vibe and people couldn’t help but look on in awe! 🤩

Sending a huge thank you to our Naming Rights Sponsor for your unwavering support in making our free events a reality for the neurodivergent community! 🙏

Our Volunteer Sponsors were a massive help too! Ensuring both protection from the 30 degree Sydney UV with premium sunscreen 🧴 and happy hydration courtesy of the delicious choccy milk…YUM 😋

11/02/2026

🏄‍♀️ What better way to kick things off this year in the North than with a paddle with your mates in Ballina!

Ocean Heroes is coming back to Ballina to spark off the season on the 28th of Feb and we’re fully fizzing to get amongst it with you all. 😝

We’d love to see our regular volleys down on the sand all over again, so if you reckon you’d love to spend the day spreading smiles and stoke across participants and their families faces, we’ve got you covered!

If you haven’t volunteered with us before and are keen to come down, please don’t be shy! There is a spot for everyone regardless of ability in the surf.

🙋If you have any questions about the process, reach out to our email in our bio and we will be more than happy to help out!

Otherwise, head to our link in bio to sign up for a rad day of sunshine and waves at Flat Rock on the 28th of February!

Catch you in a coupla weeks! 🤙

09/02/2026

🚗 Esperance & Albany, we’re back! 🚗

And just like that, it's time for another South Coast Tour! In a few weeks you'll find us back in the deep south 🔥 We can't wait to share the stoke of riding a wave in the crystal clear waters of Twilight Beach for a double event weekend! Followed by another weekend of fun at Ocean Beach, Denmark & Middleton Beach, Albany!

Registrations are open via the link in our bio. We’re always on the lookout for local volunteers too, so if you’d like to spend the day with us making a difference in your local neurodivergent community, please reach out! 🤙

Ocean Heroes WA regional events are proudly presented by Telethon7 Perth
Esperance Event Sponsor: Southern Ports
Annual Partners: KBI
Volunteer Sponsors: We Are Feel Good Inc. Don't Dairy Kommunity Brew

05/02/2026

🥳 Secret Harbour, we’re back! 🥳

After too much fun at our Secret Harbour event last year, we knew we had to come back! 🔥You’ll find us in front of the Secret Harbour SLSC on March 8th.

Save the date, just like last year, the tickets will fly out! 🤙

Locals, we have plenty of volunteering opportunities available too. If you’d like to see why Ocean Heroes is arguably the best way to volunteer your time (yes, we’re biased), please reach out! 💙

Ocean Heroes Perth metro events are proudly presented by ToyBox Australia
Annual Partners: KBI
Volunteer Sponsors: We Are Feel Good Inc. Don't Dairy Manna Wholefoods Kommunity Brew

03/02/2026

🥳 Thank you ! 🥳

We’re incredibly grateful to be beneficiaries again in 2026, and to have three years of funding secured, which is huge for the future of Ocean Heroes WA regional communities. 💙

This continued support means we can keep delivering our Free Ocean Heroes events to communities across WA, including some really exciting regional locations! We can’t wait to continue growing our program so more families can experience the joy of the ocean 🌊✨

Thanks to Telethon, we’re able to reach further, support more participants, and keep building inclusive, safe and stoke-filled experiences all around the state. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead for the year!

So thankful for another year of belief, backing and community 💙

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