Event Details
This online workshop is introduction to the practice of therapeutic horticulture.
Key topics will include:
- The evidence base for Therapeutic Horticulture
- Types of Therapeutic Horticulture practice: therapeutic, social, vocational
- Therapeutic Horticulture in Australia – where the jobs are, qualifications required
- Setting up a Therapeutic Horticultural business
- The future/opportunities in Therapeutic Horticulture: new Work Health & Safety legislation; Nature Prescribing
- Online Activities – 3-4 therapeutic horticultural activities relevant for different client groups
Who’s this workshop for?
- Anyone interested in starting their own Therapeutic Horticulture business
- Organisations [businesses, charities, community, local councils] interested to include Therapeutic Horticulture in their service offerings
- Health and Allied Health professionals interested to use the services of a Therapeutic Horticulture practitioner
- Leisure and Lifestyle Co-ordinators in aged care, Recreational Therapists, Educators
- Garden and Landscape Designers
- Anyone interested to understand more about Therapeutic Horticulture
Date: May 30, 2025
Start time: 10:00 a.m. AEST
End time: 04:00 p.m. AEST
Venue: Online
Email: contact@tha.org.au