About this episode
Sam Penny discusses the Ocean Heroes program that provides inclusive ocean access for neurodivergent individuals.
Paramedic Sam Penny from the northern beaches of Sydney loves all kinds of sports and starts everyday with a swim. Sam is passionate about the benefits of being in the water and for the past decade he has been part of Ocean Heroes which allows neurodivergent or autistic individuals getting fun and inclusive access to the ocean for free. Elaine Wziontek talks to him about the benefits of the Ocean Heroes experience which builds confidence and connection, whether the children are getting into the surf for the first time or keen to catch a wave. Original air date: 15.05.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Elaine Wziontek
Guest: Sam Penny
Topics covered
- ocean access
- neurodiversity
- sports
- inclusivity
- confidence building
Keywords
- Ocean Heroes
- neurodivergent
- autistic
- confidence
- ocean sports
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ocean Heroes
Places: northern beaches of Sydney
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