Training

Nature Based Therapies Australia offers professional development opportunities for both established and early career therapists in the field of nature based therapies. It’s always our intention to hold the specific needs of the therapist, client and country centrally and of equal importance in our frameworks for education and professional development.

Training opportunities - Natured Based Therapies - Sue and Nadine presenting

Training Options

Trainings focus on deepening understanding of theories of change that underpin therapeutic process as well as developing the necessary skills and personal insights through experiential learning to practice with confidence.

All trainers are skilled and experienced in their chosen specialisation and committed to delivering training that fosters ethical, relevant and professional services.

Upcoming In Person
Events and Workshops

2025 Equine Assisted Practice Conference

Join us at Glenworth Valley Conference Centre for the Equine Assisted Practitioner Conference on 30th and 31st May, 2025. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for professional growth, energising your work and building community. Our hope is that you will leave with enhanced clarity, strengthened relationships and greater confidence, feeling revitalised and ready to make a positive impact in your service.  

Beyond Boundaries

A 2-Day Workshop Developing Practice in Nature Based Therapy.

We have brought together 6 seasoned nature based therapists who will guide us through a host of engaging and dynamic learning experiences over the 2 days. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to start using these ideas creatively and flexibly their own practice setting.

Live Online

Equine Assisted Psychology in Practice

Sue Jakes and Anna Remond have been practicing Equine Assisted therapies for many years in their respective psychology practices. During this interactive 90 minute webinar they will share their journey of venturing into the paddock with a focus on how they conceptualise and practice Equine Assisted Psychology within the parameters of our peak governing bodies and primary funding agencies.

Paddock Play

This training has been developed with input directly from Autistic advocates to provide both education about Autism and also insight into the lived experience of Autistic people, to further develop participants capacity for Autistic and neurodiversity affirming practice.