OVERVIEW
What We Offer
A single place to see every program, resource and visit we run across Melbourne, community programs, nature programs, and nature delivered to you.
How it works
We run two families of programs. Community programs bring generations together, schools, retirement communities, councils and workplaces meeting as equals to share stories, creativity and care. Nature programs draw on Shinrin-yoku (forest therapy), a preventative health practice recognised across Asia and Europe as an evidence-based, low-cost way to strengthen mental and physical wellbeing.
What's Available
- Intergenerational sessions in schools, aged care and retirement living
- Guided forest therapy walks for all ages and abilities
- Individual visits to people in aged care and home settings
- Reflection Boxes and sensory resources that help regulate the nervous system
- Facilitator-led corporate wellbeing sessions
What changes
- People feel seen, valued and connected
- Calmer nervous systems and lower reported stress
- Stronger relationships between generations
- Nature made accessible for people of all abilities
Products & Resources
Reflection Boxes, sensory sets, chimes and conversation cards you can use between sessions or keep going on your own.
Research
The evidence behind these sessions, on connection to nature and connection to each other.
“The Program helped the students and residents feel seen, valued and connected.”
“We have learned as much from them as they have from us.”
Ready to bring our programs to your community?
What People Tell Us
“Wayne and Cath made it so easy for me as the Teacher, I just turned up and it was all done for me.”
— Lisa, Teacher
“Very impressed with how kids express themselves. Good to hear from other residents - we don't share enough.”
— Alan, Participant
“It was lovely to look back and see how we were at their age. We survived and they will too.”
— Claudia, Participant