membership
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Select the membership type that is appropriate for you and join now. Full member applications will need to submit evidence and will be reviewed by the membership committee. A membership certificate will be sent to all new members when approved. THA membership is for 12 months and auto-renews annually until you cancel. Contact us for further information.
Associate / Student membership
$66
/ Per year
This membership category is for those interested in therapeutic horiculture but do not currently have qualifications or extensive experience in the therapeutic horticulture/allied health area but wish to participate, learn or contribute to the community including those studying or enrolled as students.
Benefits
- – Free or discounted + webinars
- – Free or discounted events
- – Discounted annual conference registration
- – Networking opportunities
- – Opportunity to contribute via sub-committees of the National Council
There are no membership requirements to become an Associate Member
For more information on pathways to full membership, please download this information sheet and start using our free downloadable evidence template: Download Evidence Sheet
Full Membership
$150
/ Per year
Benefits
As per Associate Membership benefits PLUS:
- – THA recognition as a qualified therapeutic horticulture practitioner or researcher
- – Inclusion in membership directory
- – AGM voting rights
- – Opportunity to contribute on the THA National committee
- – Use of the THA Logo
To be eligible for full membership you must meet one of the following criteria. You will be asked to upload supporting evidence as part of the application.
Level A:
Dual Qualifications* held in Horticulture and Allied Health/Social Services (*minimum AQF level 3)
Level B:
A Qualification* held in either Horticulture OR Allied Health/Social services PLUS evidence of 120 hours of validated therapeutic horticulture work experience (*minimum AQF level 3)
Level C:
Therapeutic Horticulture experience supported by 400 hours of validated evidence.
Full member please enjoy our free downloadable evidence template: Download Evidence Sheet
Organisational membership
Organisational Membership Benefits
Therapeutic Horticulture Australia (THA) is now offering organisational [group] membership providing businesses, associations, government agencies and not-for-profits with an opportunity to support and participate in our mission of improving mental and physical health through gardening and nature-based activities.
- • The opportunity to nominate a set number of employees/volunteers as associate or full members with THA. Transferrable memberships internally upon notification to THA.
• Support the professional development of employees and volunteers to build their capacity in therapeutic horticulture including establishing programmes and practice skills.
• Free access for members to our informative webinars, as well as the opportunity to register for our conferences and training at reduced membership prices.
• Capacity for members to foster relationships and develop skills through participation in the community of practice for therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy.
• Facilitate greater organisational awareness and insight into the practice & benefits of therapeutic horticulture.
Increased visibility within the therapeutic horticulture community through:
• publication of your company logo on our membership page.
• use of the THA organisational membership logo.
• listing in the THA membership directory
• networking opportunities within the therapeutic horticulture industry.
• opportunities to participate in and facilitate THA events.
• opportunity to establish a working relationship with tha and share strengths, learnings, resources and expertise.
Eligible employees are able to upgrade to full membership at no extra cost, which will include;
• THA recognition as a qualified therapeutic horticulture practitioner or researcher
• inclusion in membership directory
• AGM voting rights
• opportunity to contribute on the THA national committee
• use of the THA full member logo
Organisational Members
Our commitment to members
Inclusivity
We enhance the capacity of communities, organisations and individuals to support people to experience full and meaningful lives through engagement in therapeutic horticulture. We welcome members from all walks of life who share our vision and mission
Integrity
We endorse, support, facilitate and deliver evidence-informed, ethical, horticultural-based activities that impact positively on human health and wellbeing. We provide advocacy, training, recognition and a forum to share knowledge, ideas and action.
Compassion
We reflect an understanding of human needs and capacity, by supporting practice focused to ease suffering, enhance wellbeing, capacity and outcomes.
Sustainability
We operate in a transparent manner, practicing good governance, responsible financial management and progressive sector development.
Caring cultivation
We promote the benefits for human health and wellbeing through the cultivation of plants, and support positive impacts from horticulture on the health of the planet.
THA acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.