Select the membership type that is appropriate for you and join now. Full and Student applications will be reviewed by the membership committee. A membership certificate will be sent to you when approved. THA membership is for 12 months and auto-renews annually until you cancel. Contact us for further information.
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Benefits
Students must be enrolled in and provide evidence of, a course relevant to therapeutic horticulture.
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Benefits
As per Student Membership benefits PLUS:
None.
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Benefits
As per Associate Membership benefits PLUS:
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
Please refer to the FAQ’s for answers to the type of evidence that would be acceptable.
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
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.
We reflect an understanding of human needs and capacity, by supporting practice focused to ease suffering, enhance wellbeing, capacity and outcomes.
We operate in a transparent manner, practicing good governance, responsible financial management and progressive sector development.
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.