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Our Mission

….. is to deliver world-class training, consultation and supervision that equips practitioners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively deliver ethical nature based therapies from the context of a strong and supportive community which holds intentional reciprocity with Country at the heart.

We are incredibly fortunate to have many innovative, experienced and gifted practitioners in the field of outdoor health, both in Australia and internationally. We bring to you the knowledge, skills and wisdom gleaned through their years of practice, research and appreciation of traditional practices, so you can learn from the masters.

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The Team

Nature Based Therapies - Sue

Sue Jakes

Director and Trainer

Sue is passionate about increasing accessibility to relevant and effective therapeutic experiences that support individual healing and collective vitality.

Through both personal and professional experience, Sue has developed a deep appreciation the value of an integrated and flexible approach that is meaningful and relevant for both the client and therapist.

Sue’s private practice, Valley Psychology is located in the Hunter Valley on Wonnarua land. Here, she is the clinical director leading a team of dedicated, down to earth psychologists. Sue has been working with marginalised and vulnerable communities for over 25 years as a psychologist and educator.

Her key areas of clinical interest are:

  • Adults and Adolescents
  • Attachment and Relational Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosocial Disabilities
  • PTSD and CPTSD.

Sue takes a trauma informed approach to treatment with a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing in the context of safe, authentic relationships.

EMDR therapy is the cornerstone underpinning her integrative treatment style which also draws heavily on the principles of Somatic Psychology, Polyvagal theory, parts work, Mindfulness and therapeutic art in the context of working alongside horses and other animals in a natural, outdoors setting.

Sue’s private practice, Valley Psychology is located in the Hunter Valley on Wonnarua land. Here, she is the clinical director leading a team of dedicated, down to earth psychologists. Sue has been working with marginalised and vulnerable communities for over 25 years as a psychologist and educator.

Her key areas of clinical interest are:

  • Adults and Adolescents
  • Attachment and Relational Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosocial Disabilities
  • PTSD and CPTSD.

Sue takes a trauma informed approach to treatment with a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing in the context of safe, authentic relationships.

EMDR therapy is the cornerstone underpinning her integrative treatment style which also draws heavily on the principles of Somatic Psychology, Polyvagal theory, parts work, Mindfulness and therapeutic art in the context of working alongside horses and other animals in a natural, outdoors setting.

Sue holds the following qualifications:

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology
  • Bachelor’s degree in education
  • AHPRA Approved Supervisor
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with Equine Psychotherapy Institute
  • Certified group facilitator and parenting support practitioner.

As a passionate psychologist and lifelong learner committed to advocacy of outdoor mental health practices, Sue values mutually beneficial professional connections and the promotion of community awareness.

To this end, Sue is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
  • Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
  • EMDRAA
  • Outdoor Health Australia (OHA) NSW Representative
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) nature based therapies interest group founder and co-ordinator
  • Animal Therapies Limited (ATL)

Sue has presented at several conferences including the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNEHD) Psychology Conference and the 2023 EMDRAA conference where she presented on the practice principles of nature based EMDR. 

More recently Sue shared her nature based take on Deb Dana’s “Anchored in Ventral” and insights into Equine Assisted EMDR at the Outdoor Health Australia forum in Tassie and the Animal Therapies conference in Brisbane. Sue has also had the great fortune of lecturing into the Psychology course at the University of Newcastle on various topics including integrative equine assisted psychology. 

Sue is also engaged in research as she seeks to deepen our current understanding nature’s role in the treatment of mental health conditions, foster meaningful discussion and increase accessibility to effective, mutually beneficial therapeutic interventions. 

Nature Based Therapies - Nadine

Nadine Delaney

Director and Trainer

Supporting children and young people to access effective therapeutic support in a meaningful way; where fun, play and safe connections with animals, humans and nature help guide the  learning and healing process.

Along with her clinical practice, Nadine is also committed to sharing the wisdom of horses and nature by supporting other practitioners, through training, supervision and consultation.

Nadine grew up in a small town, where her childhood was filled with horses, time in nature and gallops along the beach at sunrise. These experiences have given her much gratitude for the opportunities that connections with animals and nature can bring into our lives.

She studied Social Work at Newcastle University and went onto a career that involved working in statutory child protection and then supporting children and foster carers in Out of Home Care with a non-government agency.

In 2015, she decided to combine her love for horses and her passion for helping people and studied with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute Australia, to be able to offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to her clients. Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies (HVCT) was then founded (link to website www.huntervalleychildrenstherapies.com). Along with her team of humans and animals, HVCT offers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and supports people across the lifespan.

Nadine now has over 20 years of experience in working with children and young people who have experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, those with mental health challenges and children with special needs and disabilities. Nadine offers a range of Therapeutic options, including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Nature Based Therapy.

Nadine’s father is Autistic, she herself has ADHD and she has a particular interest in working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

Nadine grew up in a small town, where her childhood was filled with horses, time in nature and gallops along the beach at sunrise. These experiences have given her much gratitude for the opportunities that connections with animals and nature can bring into our lives.

She studied Social Work at Newcastle University and went onto a career that involved working in statutory child protection and then supporting children and foster carers in Out of Home Care with a non-government agency.

In 2015, she decided to combine her love for horses and her passion for helping people and studied with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute Australia, to be able to offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to her clients. Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies (HVCT) was then founded (link to website www.huntervalleychildrenstherapies.com). Along with her team of humans and animals, HVCT offers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and supports people across the lifespan.

Nadine now has over 20 years of experience in working with children and young people who have experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, those with mental health challenges and children with special needs and disabilities. Nadine offers a range of Therapeutic options, including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Nature Based Therapy.

Nadine’s father is Autistic, she herself has ADHD and she has a particular interest in working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

Nadine holds the following qualifications and certifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW
  • Certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAAPI / EPI)
  • EMDRAA Approved Practitioner 
  • Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW

Nadine is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • Australian Association of Social Workers
  • EMDRAA 
  • Victims Services NSW
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) nature based therapies interest group founder and co-ordinator
  • Animal Therapies Limited (ATL) member

One of her most treasured achievements is the development of the Paddock Play course, which supports EAP/EAL practitioners to further develop their neurodivergent affirming practice. This includes an 6 week online education series that she co-facilitates with Diana Waters (Autistic Counsellor, EAP and Riding Coach) and a 2 day workshop which she has delivered in multiple states in Australia. 

Other highlights include:

  • Published case studies relating to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
  • Presentations at a range of conferences on the benefits and application of EAP and Nature Based Therapies.
  • Co-Founding and facilitating The Muster Program, alongside Sue. This is a nature based and equine assisted, 8 week group program for adults with psychosocial disabilities, which other practitioners can now be trained in as well.
  • Creating a range of tutorial and resources for other practitioners to support their practices, in particular working the the NDIS space, working with children and young people and supporting Autistic clients. 

She also gets great satisfaction in supporting other practitioners in the field of Animal Assisted Services and Nature Based Therapies. She has completed the AASW’s award winning Advanced Supervision Program for the Mental Health sector and provides Clinical Consultation to Social Workers, Psychologists, Counsellors, other allied health professionals and those working in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning.

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Mauro Vieira

Director and Trainer

Mauro is deeply passionate about human care and strives to create meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of those he works with. 

He brings together evidence-based approaches with genuine authenticity, offering a warm and flexible presence that supports healing, growth, and resilience.

With both national and international experience as a psychologist and educator, Mauro brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles as clinician and trainer.

Mauro has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and grief

  • Neurodivergence

  • Psychosocial disabilities

  • Relationship difficulties

Grounded in an existential-phenomenological approach, Mauro blends psychological and philosophical methods to deepen therapeutic work. His practice moves beyond a dualistic view of human nature, fostering a sense of interconnectedness—one-being-with-nature—that supports meaningful change and healing.

Mauro is experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and grief

  • Neurodivergence

  • Psychosocial disabilities

  • Relationship difficulties

Grounded in an existential-phenomenological approach, Mauro blends psychological and philosophical methods to deepen therapeutic work. His practice moves beyond a dualistic view of human nature, fostering a sense of interconnectedness—one-being-with-nature—that supports meaningful change and healing.

  • Bachelor in Psychology
  • Postgraduate Certification in Art Therapy
  • Postgraduate coursework focused on Psychological Practice in Institutions
  • Postgraduate studies in Existential Phenomenology (Daseinanalyse)
  • AHPRA Approved Supervisor

Mauro is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • AHPRA  – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Board Approved Supervisor
  • Outdoor Health Australia (OHA)
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHP

Throughout his career, Mauro has been recognised for his distinctive way of thinking and his unique approach to psychology and mental health. This led to early invitations to lecture and supervise psychology internships at universities in Brazil.

With extensive hands-on experience as a psychologist, combined with his work in founding organisations and sharing knowledge through teaching, Mauro has delivered over 30 presentations at congresses, symposiums, and conferences. He has also supervised numerous psychology students throughout their training.

More recently, Mauro has focused on sharing his expertise in Nature-Based Therapies and Ecopsychology through webinars, structured training programs, and presentations for organisations such as Outdoor Health Australia, the APS, AAPi, MHPN, and Nature Based Therapies Australia.

Andi Dickmeyer

Andi Dickmeyer

Associate Partner and Researcher

Andi Dickmeyer is a Clinical Psychology Registrar and researcher at the University of Newcastle who brings a deep fascination for both people and nature into her therapeutic work. Andi is committed to bridging clinical practice with nature connection to support meaningful, embodied change.

With a background spanning community, inpatient, and outdoor mental health settings in Australia and the United States, Andi is passionate about supporting individuals to (re)connect—with themselves, others, and nature.

Clinically, Andi works with adolescents and adults individually and in groups. She has a special interest in working with folks navigating grief & loss, issues related to identity, and life transitions. She believes rigorous research in nature-based therapies is a vital component to helping people reconnect with themselves, the natural world, and their role in caring for the planet

Clinically, Andi works with adolescents and adults individually and in groups. She has a special interest in working with folks navigating grief & loss, issues related to identity, and life transitions. She believes rigorous research in nature-based therapies is a vital component to helping people reconnect with themselves, the natural world, and their role in caring for the planet

Andi has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology with Distinction from the University of Newcastle and is a PhD Candidate (Psychological Science) studying men’s experiences with walk-and-talk therapy. She is a member of Outdoor Health Australia and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Andi was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship in 2019 to explore nature-based mental health initiatives internationally, learning about forest bathing, adventure therapy, nature-art, walk-and-talk therapy, and outdoor guided solos. Her research on outdoor walk-and-talk therapy for men with depression has been published in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. She was a guest editor of the Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education’s Special Issue on Outdoor Health and Nature Based Solutions (2023) and is an editor of an upcoming Outdoor Health book. Andi has presented her work with MHPN, Australian Psychological Society, Outdoor Health Australia, and the Society for Mental Health Research, and has been interviewed on ABC radio about her research. She continues to contribute to the growing evidence base for ecotherapy in Australia and around the world.

Nature Based Therapies - Sue

Sue Jakes

Co-Founder and Trainer

Sue is passionate about increasing accessibility to relevant and effective therapeutic experiences that support individual healing and collective vitality.

Through both personal and professional experience, Sue has developed a deep appreciation the value of an integrated and flexible approach that is meaningful and relevant for both the client and therapist.

Sue’s private practice, Valley Psychology is located in the Hunter Valley on Wonnarua land. Here, she is the clinical director leading a team of dedicated, down to earth psychologists. Sue has been working with marginalised and vulnerable communities for over 25 years as a psychologist and educator.

Her key areas of clinical interest are:

  • Adults and Adolescents
  • Attachment and Relational Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosocial Disabilities
  • PTSD and CPTSD.

Sue takes a trauma informed approach to treatment with a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing in the context of safe, authentic relationships.

EMDR therapy is the cornerstone underpinning her integrative treatment style which also draws heavily on the principles of Somatic Psychology, Polyvagal theory, parts work, Mindfulness and therapeutic art in the context of working alongside horses and other animals in a natural, outdoors setting.

Sue’s private practice, Valley Psychology is located in the Hunter Valley on Wonnarua land. Here, she is the clinical director leading a team of dedicated, down to earth psychologists. Sue has been working with marginalised and vulnerable communities for over 25 years as a psychologist and educator.

Her key areas of clinical interest are:

  • Adults and Adolescents
  • Attachment and Relational Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosocial Disabilities
  • PTSD and CPTSD.

Sue takes a trauma informed approach to treatment with a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing in the context of safe, authentic relationships.

EMDR therapy is the cornerstone underpinning her integrative treatment style which also draws heavily on the principles of Somatic Psychology, Polyvagal theory, parts work, Mindfulness and therapeutic art in the context of working alongside horses and other animals in a natural, outdoors setting.

Sue holds the following qualifications:

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology
  • Bachelor’s degree in education
  • AHPRA Approved Supervisor
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with Equine Psychotherapy Institute
  • Certified group facilitator and parenting support practitioner.

As a passionate psychologist and lifelong learner committed to advocacy of outdoor mental health practices, Sue values mutually beneficial professional connections and the promotion of community awareness.

To this end, Sue is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
  • Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
  • EMDRAA
  • Outdoor Health Australia (OHA) NSW Representative
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) nature based therapies interest group founder and co-ordinator
  • Animal Therapies Limited (ATL)

Sue has presented at several conferences including the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNEHD) Psychology Conference and the 2023 EMDRAA conference where she presented on the practice principles of nature based EMDR. 

More recently Sue shared her nature based take on Deb Dana’s “Anchored in Ventral” and insights into Equine Assisted EMDR at the Outdoor Health Australia forum in Tassie and the Animal Therapies conference in Brisbane. Sue has also had the great fortune of lecturing into the Psychology course at the University of Newcastle on various topics including integrative equine assisted psychology. 

Sue is also engaged in research as she seeks to deepen our current understanding nature’s role in the treatment of mental health conditions, foster meaningful discussion and increase accessibility to effective, mutually beneficial therapeutic interventions. 

Nature Based Therapies - Nadine

Nadine Delaney

Co-Founder and Trainer

Supporting children and young people to access effective therapeutic support in a meaningful way; where fun, play and safe connections with animals, humans and nature help guide the growth, learning and healing processes.

Along with direct client work, Nadine is also committed to sharing the wisdom of horses and nature by supporting other practitioners, through training, supervision and consultation.

Nadine grew up in a small town, where her childhood was filled with horses, time in nature and gallops along the beach at sunrise. These experiences have given her much gratitude for the opportunities that connections with animals and nature can bring into our lives.

She studied Social Work at Newcastle University and went onto a career that involved working in statutory child protection and then supporting children and foster carers in Out of Home Care with a non-government agency.

In 2015, she decided to combine her love for horses and her passion for helping people and studied with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute Australia, to be able to offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to her clients. Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies (HVCT) was then founded (link to website www.huntervalleychildrenstherapies.com). Along with her team of humans and animals, HVCT offers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and supports people across the lifespan.

Nadine now has over 20 years of experience in working with children and young people who have experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, those with mental health challenges and children with special needs and disabilities. Nadine offers a range of Therapeutic options, including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Nature Based Therapy.

Nadine’s father is Autistic, she herself has ADHD and she has a particular interest in working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

Nadine grew up in a small town, where her childhood was filled with horses, time in nature and gallops along the beach at sunrise. These experiences have given her much gratitude for the opportunities that connections with animals and nature can bring into our lives.

She studied Social Work at Newcastle University and went onto a career that involved working in statutory child protection and then supporting children and foster carers in Out of Home Care with a non-government agency.

In 2015, she decided to combine her love for horses and her passion for helping people and studied with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute Australia, to be able to offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to her clients. Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies (HVCT) was then founded (link to website www.huntervalleychildrenstherapies.com). Along with her team of humans and animals, HVCT offers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and supports people across the lifespan.

Nadine now has over 20 years of experience in working with children and young people who have experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, those with mental health challenges and children with special needs and disabilities. Nadine offers a range of Therapeutic options, including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Nature Based Therapy.

Nadine’s father is Autistic, she herself has ADHD and she has a particular interest in working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

Nadine holds the following qualifications and certifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW
  • Certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAAPI / EPI)
  • EMDRAA Approved Practitioner 
  • Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW

Nadine is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • Australian Association of Social Workers
  • EMDRAA 
  • Victims Services NSW
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) nature based therapies interest group founder and co-ordinator
  • Animal Therapies Limited (ATL) member

One of her most treasured achievements is the development of the Paddock Play course, which supports EAP/EAL practitioners to further develop their neurodivergent affirming practice. This includes an 6 week online education series that she co-facilitates with Diana Waters (Autistic Counsellor, EAP and Riding Coach) and a 2 day workshop which she has delivered in multiple states in Australia. 

Other highlights include:

  • Published case studies relating to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
  • Presentations at a range of conferences on the benefits and application of EAP and Nature Based Therapies.
  • Co-Founding and facilitating The Muster Program, alongside Sue. This is a nature based and equine assisted, 8 week group program for adults with psychosocial disabilities, which other practitioners can now be trained in as well.
  • Creating a range of tutorial and resources for other practitioners to support their practices, in particular working the the NDIS space, working with children and young people and supporting Autistic clients. 

She also gets great satisfaction in supporting other practitioners in the field of Animal Assisted Services and Nature Based Therapies. She has completed the AASW’s award winning Advanced Supervision Program for the Mental Health sector and provides Clinical Consultation to Social Workers, Psychologists, Counsellors, other allied health professionals and those working in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning.

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Mauro Vieira

Associate Partner and Trainer

Mauro is deeply passionate about human care and strives to create meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of those he works with. 

He brings together evidence-based approaches with genuine authenticity, offering a warm and flexible presence that supports healing, growth, and resilience.

With both national and international experience as a psychologist and educator, Mauro brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles as clinician and trainer.

Mauro has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and grief

  • Neurodivergence

  • Psychosocial disabilities

  • Relationship difficulties

Grounded in an existential-phenomenological approach, Mauro blends psychological and philosophical methods to deepen therapeutic work. His practice moves beyond a dualistic view of human nature, fostering a sense of interconnectedness—one-being-with-nature—that supports meaningful change and healing.

Mauro is experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a range of challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and grief

  • Neurodivergence

  • Psychosocial disabilities

  • Relationship difficulties

Grounded in an existential-phenomenological approach, Mauro blends psychological and philosophical methods to deepen therapeutic work. His practice moves beyond a dualistic view of human nature, fostering a sense of interconnectedness—one-being-with-nature—that supports meaningful change and healing.

  • Bachelor in Psychology
  • Postgraduate Certification in Art Therapy
  • Postgraduate coursework focused on Psychological Practice in Institutions
  • Postgraduate studies in Existential Phenomenology (Daseinanalyse)
  • AHPRA Approved Supervisor

Mauro is affiliated with the following organisations:

  • AHPRA  – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Board Approved Supervisor
  • Outdoor Health Australia (OHA)
  • Mental Health Professionals Network (MHP

Throughout his career, Mauro has been recognised for his distinctive way of thinking and his unique approach to psychology and mental health. This led to early invitations to lecture and supervise psychology internships at universities in Brazil.

With extensive hands-on experience as a psychologist, combined with his work in founding organisations and sharing knowledge through teaching, Mauro has delivered over 30 presentations at congresses, symposiums, and conferences. He has also supervised numerous psychology students throughout their training.

More recently, Mauro has focused on sharing his expertise in Nature-Based Therapies and Ecopsychology through webinars, structured training programs, and presentations for organisations such as Outdoor Health Australia, the APS, AAPi, MHPN, and Nature Based Therapies Australia.

Nature Based Therapies Australia

Provides quality professional development experiences cultivating practitioner competence and confidence to provide ethical and effective therapeutic interventions outdoors.

We are committed to promoting career sustainability in the human services professions through meaningful community connections, promotion of innovative, evidence based therapeutic practices and accessible, relevant professional development in an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Through individual and community growth, it is also our intention to champion the value of including nature based approaches to mainstream mental health treatment, contributing to a more inclusive and relevant therapeutic landscape.

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Healing Waters Story

Artwork by local Wonnarua Woman, Ann McSweeney

The song line stories of this art show how the indigenous people worked and lived on this land, how they help people of all walks of life, to heal the pain and the loss of what was taken from them; they help you find YOU again.

This is how the story of this art goes. The people gather around in a circle to work out what to do, to discuss a plan for healing the people that have lost their way, to become one with the animals that walk the land.

We walk the path and the tears fall with every step we take, then we are stopped by a big old tree. We may feel sad because this tree looks like it has no life left in it, when it use to stand tall and proud.

We are told to look a little closer, to see the new shoots, the leaves growing, the bees buzzing around and little bugs climbing the tree.

So there is still life in this tree yet. As a soft breeze is blowing, she drops her leaves as if talking to us; a smile comes across our faces, a word of wisdom written on them. Like as love and hope, we pick each one up; it gives us courage. In the sky above Kwal (wedge tail eagle) is above showing us the way to the soul tree as white as can be. Just the pure soul of this tree and the road we have taken has opened something up inside of us, so we danced the song of the happiest; we have found the friends we made on the way. That part of us that was once lost is now found by walking this road of Healing Waters. We found new friends along the way; the people, animals, water and this land have all had a part in our healing journey.