Impact
Women Make Waves is about the Ripple Effect
Empowerment is not just about the self—it’s about lifting others and honouring the land, traditions, and people who make our work possible. Every program, workshop, and offering helps us support movements that protect the ocean, uplift women, and preserve cultural wisdom.
Ocean Stewardship & Activism
Ocean Health is high in our priorities, that's why we support local Protests to safeguard our Natural Playgrounds as well as Organisations and Projects ensuring the Oceans' Wellbeing.
We can only be as healthy as our planet
Women Make Waves supports thriving ecosystems and a flourishing natural world
Projects Supported:
- Killalea Conservation Paddle out 2023
- Wollongong Land & Sea Clean-up 2021 & 2022 in collab with Wollongong Freedivers & The Surfrider Foundation.
- A portion of our 2019 & 2020 proceeds supported Coral Gardeners.
Women's Empowerment & Safety Initiatives
For us, Empowering Women starts in the Ocean and extends beyond. We believe in supporting organisations that provide support for programs helping women heal from trauma, reclaim their power and build the confidence they need to thrive in and out of the water.
Giving the World Its Power Back through Women
Women have long been the guardians of the waters and the healers of the world. By teaching women to heal themselves and reclaim their power, we create a ripple effect—healing and empowering the world
Projects Supported:
- Nan Tien Temple International Women’s Day 2024 & 2025 (supporting Illawarra Women’s Health Centre and Illawarra Women, respectively)
- Ocean Queens Classic Woonona 2025
- Her Wave Classics Kiama/ Central Coast 2023 & 2024
Ancestral Cultural & Wisdom Preservation
As part of our commitment to cultural preservation, we seek to collaborate with organisation that help support initiatives that keep ancestral wisdom alive and support women as wisdom keepers
First Nations Wisdom is the key to healing our world, strengthening community connections, and protecting our environment.
By returning to and integrating ancestral knowledge, we pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future
Projects we wish to support:
- Cultural stewardship, specifically languages, plant medicine, energy healing, ancestral wisdom
- Ocean conservation and regeneration through ancestral practices
Projects Underway:
Future Vision for Impact
In 2026, our goal is to expand our impact by supporting more indigenous women’s leadership programs and increasing contributions to ocean conservation efforts
Mission
Women Make Waves is dedicated to empowering women through breath, movement, and ocean-inspired practices. By fostering inner strength, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship, we create a ripple effect of transformation—within individuals, communities, and the planet. Our impact extends beyond personal growth, actively supporting initiatives that protect the ocean, uplift women, and honour ancestral wisdom.
Women Make Waves Impact Map
