Nature Based Therapy
Foundation
Healthy people. Connected communities. A thriving natural world.
We create accessible community programs that bring people together, strengthen wellbeing and reconnect people with nature.
A registered health promotion charity creating healthier, more connected communities through nature.
Our Purpose
To prevent mental ill-health, promote holistic wellbeing, and strengthen communities by reconnecting people with nature, themselves, and one another.
Vision
Healthy people. Connected communities. A thriving natural world.
We envision a future where everyone has the opportunity to experience holistic mental health and wellbeing through meaningful connections with themselves, their communities, and the natural environment.
Mission
The Nature Based Therapy Foundation is a registered health promotion charity dedicated to improving holistic mental health and wellbeing through prevention, early intervention, education, and connection with nature.
We believe mental health is more than the absence of illness. It is created through healthy relationships, supportive communities, meaningful purpose, and regular connection with the natural world.
Our mission is to make nature-informed mental health promotion accessible to everyone by delivering community wellbeing programs, counselling, nature connection experiences, retreats, education, social prescribing initiatives, and research that empower people to live healthier, more connected lives.
Working alongside communities, organisations, and partners, we aim to reduce social isolation, strengthen resilience, promote healthy lifestyles, and create opportunities for people of all ages to flourish.
Our Values
Health Promotion
We believe prevention, education, and early intervention create healthier communities.
Connection
Healing grows through connection with self, others, and the natural world.
Community
Strong communities foster belonging, resilience, and hope.
Compassion
We meet every person with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Inclusion
Everyone deserves access to programs and opportunities that support their wellbeing.
Stewardship
Caring for people and caring for nature go hand in hand.
Evidence-Informed Practice
Our work combines research, lived experience, and practical approaches that support holistic mental health and wellbeing.
Collaboration
Lasting change happens when communities, organizations, and individuals work together.
Programs
Wellbeing happens in community.
From shared meals and nature connection to structured wellbeing programs, our initiatives create opportunities for people to connect, learn, belong and strengthen their wellbeing.
Neighbourly Community Pot Luck Sunday Lunch
Connection • Belonging • Culture Through Food
Join us for a relaxed community potluck lunch created to foster connection, belonging, and neighbourly relationships.
Food has always been a way humans gather, share stories, and care for one another. This gathering invites neighbours and community members to come together around a shared table, bringing a dish that reflects their culture, family traditions, or simply something they enjoy making.
Nature Connect & Care Walks
Nature Connect & Care Walks invite individuals and families to explore the outdoors, immerse themselves in the soothing sounds of birdsong, and engage in meaningful action by collecting rubbish to care for our shared land. Share photos to inspire others.
Nature Based Therapy Wellbeing Program
The Nature-Based Therapy Wellbeing Program is a seasonal guided journey reconnecting individuals, families, and communities to the wisdom of nature.
Participants gather for a 2-hour facilitated session that includes:
- guided reflection using nature-based prompts
- group discussion and shared insights
- exploration of one dimension of wellbeing
- setting a small, practical intention
Between sessions, participants are invited to spend time in nature and gently bring their intention into practice.
Events
About the Founder
The Nature Based Therapy Foundation is a charitable initiative of Nature Based Therapy, founded by Kit Kline.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, trauma, and holistic wellbeing, Kit’s work has supported individuals and communities to reconnect with nature as a pathway to healing and growth.
The Foundation extends this work into the community, with a focus on prevention, accessibility, and connection.
Help Make Wellbeing Accessible
Your donation helps us deliver community wellbeing programs, create subsidised places and provide opportunities for people to reconnect with themselves, others and nature.
