AWESOME ANGLERS

Awesome Anglers is a Mental Health Respite Service located in Cairns and Brisbane.

WHAT WE DO

Awesome Anglers host fishing groups and activities for people living with a Disability or Mental Illness in both Brisbane and Cairns.

Our goal is to create friendships outside of Awesome Anglers.

The wellbeing benefits of fishing are well known, but did you know that fishing triggers the body to release the four ‘happiness hormones’? Lifting our mental state, reducing stress and anxiety.

Serotonin

Spending time in nature can increase the production of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that helps regulate mood.

Serotonin is also strongly linked to vitamin D and sunlight.

Dopamine

Cathing a fish can provide a sense of acomplishment which boost self esteem and confidence, but also releases the body’s reward hormone – dopamine.

Oxytocin

Fishing as a social activity provides the opportunity to connect with others and build relationships. These social interactions trigger oxytocin releases which improve trust, create positive memories and improve communication.

Endorphins

Fishing requires sustained levels of exercise. As we exercise, endorphins are released which result ini a lowered stress level.

ABOUT AWESOME ANGLERS

Awesome Anglers are a service provider who facilitate social inclusion opportunities for people living with a disability or mental illness.

Our service offerings are designed not only from lived experience, our services are designed and facilitated to assist participants to live a better life and to enjoy some of the activities, once thought would not be possible. The activities we offer are designed to assist participants to live a better life, to gain confidence, and to enjoy activities they thought may not have been possible. It is a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Everyone is welcome aboard.

We pride ourselves in providing a comfortable, adaptable and compassionate service to each and every participant.

Our service costs can be funded by Fee-ForService, NDIS, DVA and My Aged Care.

TESTIMONIALS

Jack totally understands the ups and downs of mental health and recognises the challenges it can bring not only to the client but to their supporting family. From this small interaction, my son has gone from consistently being in his bedroom to now actively being involved in social activities where this has now extended to other excursions that the boys have instigated themselves. I can not express enough how much Jack and Awesome Anglers have positively changed my son's life around and without the kind, gracious and constant support from Jack my son would certainly be in a different place than he is today.

Sara Smith

Awesome Anglers allows these young people to be themselves, in a world where they, as individuals, are often judged and misconceptions are formed, but, the jetty is a safe space. Everyone is embraced and welcomed into the fold, everyone belongs. It's an awesome vibe, and one I am so proud to be a part of.

Sally Morse

Fishing with Awesome Anglers my two children have gain strong friendships, trust in being part of a group and being accepted to be welcomed into a group where they feel safe to be accepted for who they are and not be judged. Jack at Awesome Anglers supports my younger children so much, he believes in them, and tells me all the time how Fantastic they are and how well they have done in the session .. As a parent this is priceless, I spend most of my days with a private School always putting my child down and talking negative and saying they don't belong, and they have no future. Jack gives me hope to not give up and that my kids are AWESOME and are able to be part of the community.

Michelle

Get In Touch

Cairns – 0480355139 – info@awesomeanglers.com.au Brisbane – 0417621825 – brisbane@awesomeanglers.com.au