Paddle Upstream is part of UPSTREAMZ Ltd. We are not-for-profit, working towards being a charity foundation. We support the fight against mental illnesses with our activities and also to bring awareness to the importance of mental health within the youth of today.
Similar to the water sport surfing, the idea is to stand up on the board and ride the waves and flow of the open water. There is also a paddle involved to propel the board in the directions required.
Some call it walking on water as it has the reality that you are in the open water standing up and moving forward.
Depicting life, going upstream is difficult. It requires courage, effort and the determination and understanding of where we are trying to get to.
There are stages to being competent at standup paddle boarding. First the know hows, then the dos. With thew dos comes the falls, and the getting back up.
These build confidence, determination and through more practices and experiences, the upskilling and strength.
That is the struggles of life today among the young people. Not knowing how and without guidance. Let us show them how it could be done, with a little support, care and understanding.
Safety for all is our number one priority. Bear with us as we go through our safety procedures before and during the activities, as we love for you to have the most fun, and returning safely.
We ensure that our virus prevention procedures are of the highest standards. All equipments are properly sanitised for your safety. We encourage you to maintain your own hygiene as well.
“Awesome session. Got my son and I to bond over a new activity we both have not done before. Loved the fact that we had to buddy up and give each other positive encouragement and even recognition for the things we were learning. Huge fun with trying to get back onto the board. Some father-son comp to see who can get back up fastest. Definitely back for more!”
Misso, Father of 3
"It’s really fun, learned a lot about the ocean and rescue. Help me to not be stress about school. Will definitely do it again."
J. Lim, 12 years old
"Allows me to spend time outdoors instead of on the computer and games, to chill with friends and meet new people. Exciting to learn and see new things. Life is fun if we allow it."
N. Poh, 13 years old
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Not yet working closely with us? Why how we can help the cause for Mental Health & the youths
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Knowing about a problem, an issue, and not doing anything about is plain ignorance, just to put it bluntly. Well, yes, there are lots of things to consider, like your abilities to help, your limited time and most importantly resources and support.
Hi, my name is Isaac and I am the Founder of Paddle Upstream by UPSTREAMZ. I have been driven to start this organisation and to bring it to become a charity Foundation, in order to create a safe and fun space for young people, to be able to step out of their box that traps them in a mental state of mind that is unhealthy, and to bring them out into a new environment so that they could view life in a more exciting, purposeful, and hopeful view point, regardless of what is happening around them.
I have the know-how, thus am dedicating my life and time to make sure that this comes to fruition, as I have been exercising my passion to help children and young people all my life. Having ran a program for street kids and children from dysfunctional families, being a trainer and mentor for hundreds of youths in Australian Surf lifesaving and a fervent surfer and swimmer, a foster parent, to being a pediatric nurse specialised in adolescent medicine, they have all equiped me to be proficient in what I intend to continue to do.
I can assist you with your desire to help if you don’t have the ability and time to do this extensively. Just help us in ways that you can by going to Contribute page. We also need all the financial support we can get as we cannot do this without the involement of the community. In reality, running of these activities to help does cost money. Thanking you in advance, with great gratitude on behalf of all the youths who come through our waters.
Whether it is reaching out, looking for sponsorships, we are here for you. Please submit the form and we will get back to you shortly.
