Non Profit Organisation programs profile

Damo and a group of volunteers assisting a disabled surfer acheiving his dream to ride a wave..















With a desire to let underprivileged youth and disabled of all ages grow to love the thrill of surfing, Wedge Surf Skool is dedicated to helping those who are willing to learn.
Each year we hold an Indigenous surf program with volunteers from the Durri Aboriginal corporation and the PCYC. This course is aimed at teaching underprivileged aboriginal youth water safety and grow a love of surfing as a sport. Annually, up to 50 students participate with both a boys program and a girls program run independently.
Disability lessons are also provided, taking time to build confidants and providing the support needed to make this day about reaching the goals that each and every participant wishes to achieve.
All our staff take great enjoyment in seeing someone special reach their goals.

Team Member profiles

Damion and Robin Treloar, owner operators of the Wedge Surf Skool, are both accredited surfing instructor's. This husband and wife team have over 30 years in surfing and hospitality experience with Damion having competed in all levels of competition surfing including invitationals.
Employed by Wedge Surf Skool is Ben Schubert, another surfer of the team, Ben has a terrific rapport with students and loves seeing them reach their objectives in surfing. Ben also has a vast experience in the sport of skateboarding with all levels of competition covered and has years experience in one of our areas eco friendly sandboarding tours held at numerous spots along our beautiful coastal shores and a bloody good cook too...

History of South West Rocks

There are some amazing sites in South West Rocks here are a few of the major attractions and history found in our local area:

Trial Bay Gaol, built in 1877, for experimental penal reform only to be closed in 1903. Later the gaol was reopened in 1915 to hold internees from Germany as a result of World War I. Now the Gaol is a public museum covering its history.

Smokey Cape Lighthouse, opened in 1891 to warn of the rocky shores surrounding South West Rocks and as a beacon for the entrance to the Macleay River located just north of Smokey Cape.

South West Rocks Surf Lifesaving Club established in 1926, the original club house has been recently renovated and extended to accommodate for the growing popularity of the surrounding beaches and the hosting of the state IRB(inflatable rescue boat) titles held annually around July.

South West Rocks also boosts some picturesque walking trails to historic sites within Hat Head and Arakoon National Parks which surround the township.

Where are we?

The Wedge Surf Skool, is located in South West Rocks on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales Australia, 450kms (280mile) north of Sydney, NSW. With a population of approx. 3500, South West Rocks is a quaint township known for its family friendly atmosphere and beautiful surrounding areas. A part of the Macleay Valley, we boost the Macleay River, which winds its way through the mountains to open into the pacific ocean at South West Rocks. Surrounding our township is places such as Bellbrook to the West, Cresent Head to the South and Nambucca Heads to the North.

To drive to South West Rocks from Sydney, follow the Pacific Highway through Newcastle to Kempsey, turn off to the right onto South West Rocks Road which will lead you to our township, these roads are well sign posted with town names displayed for easy navigation. From Brisbane South West Rocks turn off is Plummers Lane located approx. 30km south of Macksville again these roads are well sign posted. A detailed map of the roads leading in and around South West Rocks can be found here

The Wedge Surf Skool

The Wedge Surf Skool is located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia and host a variety of options for learning how to surf, including one-on-one and group sessions.

Owner operators of Wedge Surf Skool, Damion and wife, Robin Treloar, are devoted to helping people of all walks of life including disadvantaged youth and disabled grow a passion for surfing.

With surfing instruction accreditation, bronze surf lifesaving medallion, first aid, defibrillator, life saver spinal board management and Certificate II in Public Safety to name a few, Damion is a well respected member of the local Surf Life Saving Club and runs the Upper North Coast surfing competitions for Surf Life Saving.

Boasting some of the safest swimming and beginner surfing lesson beaches on the east coast, South West Rocks has a family friendly atmosphere with a lot to offer. Located just 1.5hrs drive south of Coffs Harbour or north 1.5hrs from Port Maquarie, centrally located between Sydney and Brisbane, South West Rocks is the perfect place to stay on travels and with a population of 3500 it has a secluded feel with all the mod-cons.

Contact Damion or Robin Treloar at Wedge Surf Skool:
Ph: 0265 665 885 (outside Aust. +61 2 65 665 885)
Mobile: 0413 196 689 (outside Aust. +61 2 413 196 689)
E-mail: wedgess@bigpond.net.au