Ballina - FREE Aboriginal & TSI Skate and Scooter Road Safety Workshop

We are STOKED to announce that 100% of our Workshops and events are completely FREE for the Community!Established in 2010, The Totem Collective(TOTEM) has nurtured long-lasting relationships with countless Councils, Youth Services, NGOs, Brands and Communities across Australia. We understand that Councils and communities also need support navigating the intricacies of Youth, Community and skateparks in their areas. We pride ourselves on delivering professional advice, planning, & perfectly executed Skate and Art-focused workshops in cities, regional & remote areas of Australia.At the heart of our organization lies a simple yet powerful idea:SKATE ~ CREATE ~ EMPOWERWeEMPOWERindividuals, families and communities through ourFREESKATE-focused programs,CREATE- Art workshops and community-building events no matter where they are. We recognise young minds, families & communities in cities, regional & remote areas of Australia deserve the same opportunities to share positive experiences with peers.Through our programming and activations, we aim to bridge this gap and spread the positive benefits of Skateboarding and Art across Australia.Join us on this journey ~ you’ll be excited to see where it can take you.

TOTEM SKATEBOARDING

FREE Indigenous-focused Skateboarding and Scooter Road Safety workshop

Ballina Skatepark

Aboriginal & TSI Skateboarding & Scooter Road Safe

Learn about Road Safety in a fun, safe and engaging way using Skateboads and Scooters. FREE Aboriginal print helmet, fresh fruit, water bottles and tote bags are for each participant.

Funded by T-NSW

Come along to Ballina Skatepark and join the Totem Skateboarding team to learn about road safety with a FREE 3 hour workshop thanks to Transport for NSW.Learn about Road Safety in a fun, safe and engaging way, and take home a FREE Aboriginal print helmet and complete Element Skateboard. Fresh fruit, water, and water bottles and tote bags are for each participant. This program aims to increase knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>Visibility whilst riding.</li><li>Relevant road rules.</li><li>Safe places to ride.</li><li>Skateboard/Scooter maintenance.</li><li>The need to wear correctly fitted helmets.</li><li>The consequences of not wearing a helmet.</li></ul>PLEASE NOTEThis Transport for NSW program is for youth aged 6 to 18 years old who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Professional-grade equipment, skateboards, scooters and safety pads are provided at this workshop. Safety pads (optional) are provided for all classes. You are also encouraged to bring your own equipment and get a free safety check by the pros!IMPORTANT, PLEASE READWAIVER FORM - Participants must complete our <a href="https://totemskateboarding.formstack.com/forms/totem_waiver" title="https://totemskateboarding.formstack.com/forms/totem_waiver" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online waiver form here</a> before they can skate. Please try to have this done before you get to the skatepark.Spots are limited and bookings are essential.* This is an outdoor event. Postponement and cancellation is subject to weather conditions and can happen anywhere from 48 hours to 2 hours before a workshop. We cannot skate in the rain or on wet grounds.

Totem is here to support the NSW Government's Road Safety Strategy commitment to reducing all road user fatalities and serious injuries. This workshop is proudly funded by Transport for NSW. For any questions, you can reach us via email at bookings@totemskateboarding.com

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