Wednesday November 19th 9:30 - 12:30 AEDT

Presented by Rob Richards - Bachelor of Natural Resources (Hons), Ecology; Co-founder, It’s Naturally You (Click Pic for Bio/Background)

Do you have a group of 5+? We offer discounts for larger bookings OR Alternatively enquire now to have this Webinar presented for your organisation or the potential of an in person option

Introduction / Overview:

The potential health and wellbeing benefits of Nature based programs are rich & diverse - physical, emotional, mental health, cognitive and social. This interactive Webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to better understand the foundations, research, rationale & opportunities that this area presents for Aged Care Service providers.

Program development, resourcing, implementation, monitoring & evaluation will be extensively explored and practical steps shared. So take off your shoes & socks, feel the earth beneath your feet, tune your sensors to nature, set your watch to forest time & join us to explore the exciting possibilities for your clients & your organisation. 

Outline / Objectives:

1. Why is this important for age care and what does the research show?

2. What are the key elements of nature-based therapies – multi sensory stimulation, reminiscing, socialisation, fresh air, sunlight etc 

3. Program development & implementation

   • Skills & resources needed

   • Program logic model

   • Family, friends, other staff & community involvement and benefits

   • Individualised approaches

   • Building capacity not dependence

   • Let’s talk about risk

   • Technology & nature

4. Program monitoring & evaluation

   • Monitoring & evaluation framework

   • What metrics or indicators can we use to measure change or impact

   • Program adaptation

   • Maintaining momentum

   • What’s next?

Target Audience: DTs, Recreation Professionals, Leisure / Lifestyle staff, PAG Coordinators, Day Centre Managers / Staff, Managers, Nurses & other interested Health Professionals/staff working in Aged Care Services