Aurora Surf

28/02/2026

A message from IEF foundation: Thank you to everyone who joined us for our As Worlds Divide fundraiser screening as part of Saltwater Stories & Film in Warrnambool.

We are so grateful to our dear friends Andrea Pitkethly, Chris Hosie and the incredible team at Aurora Surf for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful evening.

Through your wonderful support, we are proud to share that $1,265.80 will go directly to supporting the cultural and ecological education program.

If you’d like to rewatch the film or share it with friends and family, you can download it online here: https://iefprograms.org/wafsac/

Please continue sharing the story. The more people who see it, the greater the ripple effect.

From the bottom of our hearts - thank you for showing up, for caring, and for being part of this journey.

28/02/2026

A note of thanks from IEF foundation: Thank you to everyone who joined us for our As Worlds Divide fundraiser screening as part of Saltwater Stories & Film in Warrnambool.

We are so grateful to our dear friends Andrea Pitkethly, Chris Hosie and the incredible team at Aurora Surf for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful evening.

Through your wonderful support, we are proud to share that $1,265.80 will go directly to supporting the cultural and ecological education program.

If you’d like to rewatch the film or share it with friends and family, you can download it online here: https://iefprograms.org/wafsac/

Please continue sharing the story. The more people who see it, the greater the ripple effect.

From the bottom of our hearts - thank you for showing up, for caring, and for being part of this journey.

17/02/2026

Screening this Friday, February 20th at Mozart Hall. Rob Henry will join us for the evening to share deeper insights into his remarkable and ongoing journey with the Mentawi Peoples and the Indigenous Education Foundation. Limited seats. Purchase tickets at this link https://events.humanitix.com/as-worlds-divide-saltwater-stories-and-film

16/02/2026

During his stay in the Mentawai Islands, Rob learnt the local language and immersed himself in the Mentawai’s everyday living. He also made a documentary film as part of a plan to assist the Mentawai in maintaining their culture. “The As Worlds Divide film is key to enabling the voice of Mentawai to be heard and in doing so to raise awareness and funding they need to achieve their goals.”

The experience galvanized Rob to form the Indigenous Education Foundation – a vehicle to empower community-based initiatives aimed at preventing long-term poverty amongst displaced Indigenous peoples, achieved through the development of educational programs built around the preservation and utilisation of their cultural knowledge, customs and local environment.

15/02/2026

Very humbled and excited to be hosting Rob Henry and his film this coming Friday night in Warrnambool’s community Mozart Hall. It is a truly memorable and thought provoking experience! Limited tickets so book now to avoid disappointment.

We are extremely grateful to our dear friends Andrea Pitkethly, Chris Hosie and the team at Aurora Surf for inviting us to be part of the Saltwater Stories & Film in Warrnambool. 💛

This coming Friday, 20th February, we’ll be sharing As Worlds Divide, a film that shares the remarkable story of the Suku Mentawai and how our Indigenous Education Foundation found reason to exist. 🎬

Every ticket purchased goes directly towards supporting the Suku Mentawai cultural and ecological education program. This support helps keep knowledge alive, strengthens cultural identity, and supports future generations to walk proudly in who they are.✨

As you watch this poignant journey unfold, discovering the significance of Mentawai’s Indigenous cultural knowledge, you also make a meaningful contribution towards enabling their vision to be achieved and sustained. Please join us.

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/4bN26Pn

11/01/2026

People really brought their A game to our Giant Sandcastle activity at worm Bay Warrnambool last week! We learn about shoreline ecology and processes then play in the sand! Who’s up for the towering 3 stack tower challenge this week?! Book now spots are filling fast! https://www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/coastal-programs/coastcare-victoria/summer-by-the-sea

11/01/2026

A spectacular week was had inside the function room of the Pavillion Cafe and Bar, Warrnambool learning about the Great Southern Reef while making and flying kites on the beach. We do it all again Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday and it’s FREE! To register go here or if bookings have closed, just rock up and we’ll squeeze you in! https://www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/coastal-programs/coastcare-victoria/summer-by-the-sea

05/01/2026

We’ve begun!

27/12/2025

Looking forward to a fun summer ahead!

04/04/2025

Soooo looking forward to supporting creative outdoor play in Warrnambool’s most uplifting family space! The Warrnambool Library of course. Both sessions are booked out so our apologies if it was on the to-do-list. Always happy to take enquiries about how we can customise an outdoor adventure for you and your gang.

26/03/2025

22/03/2025

Two adventurous souls Tom and Ruby asked to progress their surfing with us. 6 weeks later and six glorious sunrises together in the ocean - was surfing their only gain? As Autumn kicks in (questionably the best time of year to surf) why not grab a friend and join us for our next surf progression program for adults. Drop us an email to find out more chris@aurorasurf.com.au