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Asia Pacific’s First Green and Blue Social Prescribing Conference
Waminda Parker Waminda Parker

Asia Pacific’s First Green and Blue Social Prescribing Conference

Excited to have Waminda Parker and Miles Holmes from NatureFix present at the #EACH2023 ASPIRE (Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education) conference, exploring how self-guided and facilitated nature prescriptions can increase engagement with nature to improve wellbeing and maximise the connective potential of existing green and blue spaces.

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Better with Birds
Waminda Parker Waminda Parker

Better with Birds

It is now understood that nature does not have a part time role in supporting our wellbeing, it is a basic psychological need… And the research is confirming that the benefits can be even better when it’s with birds! Learn why…

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Tumut’s Nature Wellness Walk
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Tumut’s Nature Wellness Walk

Unlock the wellbeing benefits of nature through short self-guided experiences carefully matched with the natural features along the Tumut riverbank. Offering eleven stations along the Rotary Pioneer and Bila Park walkways - a mix of sensory experiences and stories on the healing powers of country from local Wiradjuri knowledge. holders.

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NatureFix Nature Wellness Walk launched at the Pilot Hill Arboretum, NSW
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NatureFix Nature Wellness Walk launched at the Pilot Hill Arboretum, NSW

We invite you to pause, relax and dwell at the Snowy Valleys Pilot Hill Arboretum Nature Wellness Trail, Bago State Forest. Surrounded by sky reaching pine trees, you can expect to enjoy new perspectives as you look up and take in breathtaking canopy views from the Sky Seat, or tune into bird song amplified through the Listening Pod!

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Webinar: Nature, Mental Health & Tech
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Webinar: Nature, Mental Health & Tech

It is easy to write off time in nature where technology is present. But in a world that’s locked into screens, reigniting the flame of our intrinsic love and need for nature may require technology.

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Evidence for improving the human-nature relationship.
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Evidence for improving the human-nature relationship.

As studies on nature connectedness proliferate, it follows that more meaningful meta-analyses can be carried out. In this recent review on nature connectedness, the authors reviewed 36 published papers involving 2855 participants - giving valued insights into what nature connection interventions help improve human wellbeing and planetary health outcomes.

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Connection training in South Africa
Waminda Parker Waminda Parker

Connection training in South Africa

Dr. Matthew Zylstra from NatureFix delivers training to CapeNature's Stakeholder Engagement Officers to aid them in facilitating meaningful connective experiences for their diverse community groups. Providing insights on nature-based restorative opportunities and the health benefits for South Africans who are otherwise stuck in the everyday stresses of urban life.

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Ecological Restoration
Waminda Parker Waminda Parker

Ecological Restoration

Wonderful to have the opportunity to present at the Biolinks Alliance annual forum on the health benefits of nature and potential application in ecological restoration and regeneration. Providing new insights and opportunities of increasing cross-sector engagement to work on collective solutions for planetary health.

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World Trails Conference
Waminda Parker Waminda Parker

World Trails Conference

Wonderful to have the opportunity to present at the 2022 World Trails Conference been held in Greece. Dr Miles Holmes and Dr. Matthew Zylstra presented on the application of NatureFix and the installation of Nature Wellness Trails - highlighting the health benefits of nature and how these benefits can be increased within a trail setting.

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NatureFix site visit with Costa & Gardening Australia
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NatureFix site visit with Costa & Gardening Australia

Join Costa from Gardening Australia and our very own Waminda Parker from NatureFix on this week's episode as they walk a trail that ties together ecological and mental health to learn about the benefits of nature for wellbeing.

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Sounds of the Mountains
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Sounds of the Mountains

Great to talk with David Eisenhauer from the Snowy Valleys Radio station about NatureFix’s Snowy Valleys Nature Wellness Drive. The Snowy Valleys Wellness Drive takes visitors on an inspiring journey through nature; supercharging the range of wellbeing benefits as a re-imagined ‘travel well’ journey

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NatureFix Trail at Cooper Park
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NatureFix Trail at Cooper Park

Woollahara Council invites you to enjoy a walk that rewards! Designed to help connect to the beautiful bushland gully in Cooper Park, this Nature Wellness Trail includes six stations that guide you through a series of routines that will refresh your mood, energy and focus.

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