* akumin y a n a t i v e t r a c k

PROGRAM
Spring Beach, Tasmania

Sunday 14th to Friday 19th April 2024

* In palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines
The theme of Forum 2024 is inspired by
Pakana Truwulway Tasmanian Aboriginal Permission from the
Saltwater sister and artist Janice Tasmanian Aboriginal
Ross. Janice designed a beautiful shell Centre for our use of
representation of sea country specifically
for this event.
palawa kani language
“The wording that both Luke and I The Outdoor Health Forum
have been talking about, that links at Spring Beach Camp
us across the waters to Aotearoa acknowledge Palawa/
(New Zealand), it is the Ocean, the Tasmanian Aboriginal people
great southern seas and the Tasman as the owners of Lutruwita/
Ocean. The Oceans and waterways Tasmania. We thank
have created many of our boundaries …In 1831 Robinson was guided by the Tasmania Aboriginal
throughout Lutruwita, and many Tikati and Kikatapula, both from community to have been gifted
of these waterways have been our Oyster Bay tribe, down the east the use of the following palawa
pathways that our ole people would coast towards to Nipaluna and kani words for use in the event:
travel on, and continue journeys that further south. One recording has makuminya – native track
sustain our identity and protection -’markomemenmer’ (makuminya in milaythina – country
and care of country. palawa kani) – a word for ‘native tunapri – to know
road’ – attached at the end. Eagle patrula – fire
…Interestingly there is country south kipli – food; and
of Lutruwita named as.....tiralina Hawk Neck connects the Forestier
Peninsula to the Tasman peninsula muka – salt water
Eaglehawk Neck and this area shows a
strong point of connection in standing and was the pathway for the Oyster in palawa kani, the language of
and looking directly across the Tasman Bay clans seasonal movements Tasmanian Aborigines.
Ocean to Aotearoa (New Zealand) to through those areas”.
their South Island. Janice Ross 2024

HONOURING THE LUTRUWITA/TASMANIAN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

AND FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES, AND SHOWING RESPECT
We gather together on the land and sea country of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community,
in Lutruwita/Tasmania, country of Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

The 2024 Outdoor Health Forum deeply Adhering to these principles requires In line with these principles, we request
appreciates the generosity of our First that Forum participants refrain from that Forum attendees do not take video
Nations colleagues and friends in sharing sharing First Peoples’ knowledges, recordings of presentations or sessions
their knowledge. Outdoor Health stories, practices, and ways of being provided by First Nations peoples. The
Australia and the Forum upholds the outside the Forum or reproducing them taking of still photos is permitted for
rights of First Peoples to Indigenous Data in any way unless specific permission the purpose of personal records, but
Sovereignty (IDSov), Indigenous Data is granted. Failing to adhere to these should not be publicly or privately shared
Governance (IDGov), and Indigenous principles undermines the generosity of without explicit permission to do so.
Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). First Peoples gifts and may lead to claims
We adhere to the Australian IDSov and of cultural appropriation. We greatly
IDGov Principles outlined in the 2018 appreciate your support in following
and 2023 Communiques, developed and these guidelines as the Outdoor Health
endorsed by over 130 Aboriginal and community continues to grow with, and
Torres Strait Islander leaders (refer to gain guidance from, our valued
Maiam nayri Wingara 2018; 2023). First Peoples.
 WELCOME TO OUTDOOR HEALTH FORUM 2024
“Being on country, healing yourself and healing country, it’s intrinsic, it goes hand in hand…
that’s what Outdoor Health is.” Luke Mabb

After two decades of national Waka man Luke Mabb, supported by a Adventure Therapy, the outdoor
community events, Outdoor Health crew of Aboriginal and Māori cultural health community includes Indigenous
Australia (formerly known as AABAT, mentors and a team of 20+ hard working approaches, Ecotherapy, Equine assisted
the Australian Association for Bush volunteers. therapy, Green social work, Therapeutic
Adventure Therapy) is pleased to host horticulture, and Occupational therapy
Being five days allows us to include
our first national Forum under the new outdoors, to name a few. What an
over 60 presentations and workshops,
name. Outdoor Health Forum 2024 is amazing community to be part of! We
providing a broad range of evidence-
hosted in partnership with our colleagues look forward to sharing time together on
informed nature-based health and
Adventure Therapy Aotearoa. The 5-day the land and sea country of
wellbeing practices. As well as Bush
event is led by our visionary leader Waka the Palawa people.

SUNDAY
Time WORKSHOP / ACTIVITY LOCATION
3:00pm – 5:00pm Registration / Check in / Settle in Registration Tent
4:30pm – 5:00pm Sunset Pre-Forum Refreshments
Anytime throughout Main Hall & Kitchen
The Forum, you can relax All meals served from the Kitchen in the Main Hall
in the Chill Bell Tent, visit Welcome to Country – Smoking Ceremony and Cultural Dancers
5:00pm – 6:30pm
the Nature Connection Receive the flame from Uncle Ken Jones (Boandik man SA)
Storytelling Pod, or join in
Uncle Ken Jones, Luke Mabb, Djuker Hart, Aunty Cheryl Mundy, Janice Ross
Cultural Ground
the pop up yarning sessions
around the firepit.
The mini lounges in the Hall 6:30pm – 8:00pm DINNER – palawa kipli inspired foods Main Hall & Kitchen
will also be available if you
7:30pm - 8:00pm EVENING OFFERINGS / ENTERTAINMENT
need a little quiet space. Tin Camp
“Warming up” – light connections facilitated by Mike Naismith
During meal times feel free
to eat in the hall or grab 8:00pm - 9:30pm Aunty Cheryl Mundy
your tucker and eat outside Warren and Donna Mason Tin Camp
or in the Tim Camp area.
First Nations Sharing Circle and Fireside Yarns
Cultural Fire

“My commitment to AABAT/Outdoor Health Australia,

is my belief that we must use our connection to country
for healing the generational impacts of colonisation –
to reconnect our youth to themselves and to country
and DEEP culture… by DEEP culture I mean connection
to self, family and community, and our responsibility
to care for look after our country – our stories and the
future for our generations. I am not referring to sacred
work – I am talking about the day to day principles of
looking after self; looking after others; looking after
country. And sharing our stories of survival, strength
and growth in this country we now call Australia.”
Aunty Judy Atkinson, March 2024
 MONDAY
Oceanside Cultural Ground Volleyball
TIME Tin Camp Main Hall Ecology Centre
Marquee Marquee Marquee
6:30am - 7:30am Yoga Refreshing Cold Sit Spot Reflective Run /
Radhika Swami Dip! Led by Sarah Sackville Mindful Walk (all
Sunrise Daisy Grodzki or Karen Breedon fitness levels)
Sessions Karen Breedon,
Julie Hughes
7:00am - 9:00am BREAKFAST
9:00am - 9:30am Morning Gathering Cutural Welcome – Grounding in place
Luke Mabb, Aunty Cheryl Mundy
9:30am - 11:00am Learning Together OHA Welcome
Kate Gilson (Chair), Anita Pryor (Forum Co-Convenor), Uncle Ken Jones

South Asian Introduction: International Adventure Therapy Committee Tanya Ginwala

Aotearoa Kia Ora Kaydy-Moana Jones
Traditional Māori Storytelling and its use in Holistic Healing Kaysie Te’Maia

11:00am - 11:30am MORNING TEA

11:30am - 12:30pm Trail Tracing and Becoming Ethical: Efficacy of Boys Plants and Bush Bollywood in Growing
Walking with Grief Centring Ethics in Adventure Based Tucker Walk the Bush EcoPsychological
Knowledge Laura Engel Outdoor Health Occupational Djuker Hart Shamila Millard Flexibility
Sessions Practice Therapy Group Rich Thorpe
Ben Knowles (30m) Max Jessop
Beyond
Representation
Pei TIng Tham (30m)
12:30pm - 1:45pm LUNCH
1:45pm - 2:45pm When Adventure Bridging Gaps Sound Medicine Maastuyker Island: Sand Play Horsepower in
Looks Like Arianne Reis, Hike A Therapists Kim Wood EMDR Therapy
Explorative Still and Chill Nicole Peel, Catherine Marty Reflections of Sue Jakes, Nadine
Workshops Bronwyn Paynter (30m) Tonia Gray Compassion Fatigue Delaney
and Caring for a
Muddy Roots: Wild Island
Outdoor Education
Georgie Carr
from Indian
Tradition
Siddesh Barale (30m)
2:45pm - 3:30pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:30pm - 5:00pm Finding Comfort in Our Bunganditj Yatra Bushwalking Shared Experience Sustaining a Career A Spirit of
the Discomfort Drowned Forest in Mindfulness and Practical Kit Kline Adventure
Yarning Christina Gwillam Uncle Ken Ronny Hickel, Suggestions for Fiona Cameron,
Circles Amalia Patourakis Tailoring Adventure Val Nicholls
Therapy Sessions
for Clients Across
the Life Span
Kylie Agnew,
Joanna Bechtle,
Wayne Enright

5:00pm - 7:00pm DINNER

5:00pm - 6:00pm Join OHA Annual General Meeting – byo dinner plate – Main Hall
7:00pm - 10:00pm Fireside Yarning The Franklin Movie Guided Nocturnal Fly by Night:
screening, followed Wander Invertebrate
Evening by Q+A Daisy Grodzki (30m) Observation
Offerings Oliver Cassidy Dassi Herszberg
(near Ecology Centre)

Thank you
to our kind
sponsors and
supporters
 TUESDAY
Oceanside Cultural Ground Volleyball
TIME Tin Camp Main Hall Ecology Centre
Marquee Marquee Marquee
6:30am - 7:30am Morning Harp Dawn Surfing Sit Spot Mobility and
Sunrise Lullaby Michael Paxton Led by Sarah Sackville Stretching
Sessions Stephanie Wilson or Karen Breedon Lauren Riddel
7:00am - 9:00am BREAKFAST
9:00am - 9:30am Morning Gathering Grounding to Ourselves and our Bodies – Sound Bath
Luke Mabb, Kaydy-Moana Jones, Georgie Carr
9:30am - 11:00am Learning Together The Mountain Path Paul Pritchard
Country/Nature is our Medicine Ruth Langford
Saltwater Therapy: How Surfing and The Ocean Has Helped Me Manage a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Tim Baker

11:00am - 11:30am MORNING TEA

11:30am - 12:30pm Country and Nature's Love: Tree Bingo Nature's Crescendo: Let Them Go and
the Cultural Experiences of Kit Kline Harmonizing Watch Them Grow:
Knowledge Determinants of LGBTIQASB+ in Well-being with Bringing Outdoor
Sessions Aboriginal Health Outdoor Health Music, Rhythm, and Play to Australian
Jacob Prehn Amanda Smith, Regulation Schools
Ingrid Neumann, Lili Taylor Kara Spence
Patrick Kay, Emme K,
Rell Oliver-Braddock
12:30pm - 1:45pm LUNCH
1:45pm - 2:45pm Walk and Talk Mental Health Guiding Good The 5 Love Storytelling from The Health and
Therapy: Research Therapy in Nature Practice For Languages of Earth Presence Wellbeing Benefits
Explorative and Practice Amidst Extreme Managing Nature Moran Wiesel of Connecting with
Workshops Andi Dickmeyer Weather Events and Non-Physical Risk In Louise Elliot Nature
COVID-19 The Outdoors Kate Sollis Emily
Cassandra Fletcher- Becky Harth, Ben Flies, Mae Woodruff,
Dunham (30m) Knowles Megan Supplitt
Shooting Stars
Rachel Robinson (30m)

2:45pm - 3:30pm AFTERNOON TEA

3:30pm - 5:00pm Spiritual Adventure to Thrive Carving Getting to the Anchored in Ventral Igniting Fire in the
Pragmatism, this is Johanna Bechtle, Conversations Heart of the Sue Jakes, Belly when the
Yarning how ya do it Kylie Agnew Michael Naismith Matter: Dyadic Nadine Delaney Earth is Burning
Circles Ruth Langford, Developmental Clare Pitt,
Warren Mason, Practice/ Lucy Sambeek
Donna Mason, Psychotherapy (DDP).
Nayri Niara, What it is, how it
Tin Camp Studios drew us in and how
it fits with Outdoor
Health
Lorren Arezio, Alberto
Veloso, Georgie Carr
5:00pm - 7:00pm DINNER
7:00pm - 8:30pm Tin Camp Session Guided Nocturnal Fly by Night:
Storytelling, Poetry, Wander Invertebrate
Evening and Song Nick Hall (30m) Observation
Offerings Warren and Donna Dassi Herszberg
Mason (near Ecology Centre)
Song-Story
Ruth Langford
Moran Wiesel and
Tim Devereux
8:30pm - 9:00pm Singing Performance Madelena Andersen-Ward

Outdoor Health Forum 2024 is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania
 WEDNESDAY IMMERSION DAY
Oceanside Cultural Ground Volleyball
TIME Tin Camp Hall Ecology Centre
Marquee Marquee Marquee
6:30am - 7:30am True Colours: LGBTIQASB+ Remembrance Candlelight Vigil and Morning Swim of Renewal and Celebration.
Sunrise We gather to remember those that have been ‘lost’ and celebrate the fighters; the lovers and survivors of LGBTIQASB+ oppression.
Sessions All are welcome to join us on a musical walk where valued songs will be experienced and savoured as we walk. We will end with a
celebratory ocean dip and beach fire. Bring comfy shoes, swimmers (if you wish to swim) and an open heart.

7:00am - 9:00am BREAKFAST

9:00am - 5:00pm Immersion Day Activity as pre-booked by attendees – move to your activity at the time communicated by the provider.

5:00pm - 7:00pm DINNER

6:00pm - 7:00pm Venture Out Project Pauline Marsh

Tasmanian On Country Program Anita Pryor HEAL

Outdoor Health Sharing Circle
Nature Connection Project Emily Flies + Co
Sharing (bring your dinner)
Walk and Talk Outdoor Counselling Nick Hall
Cultural Healing Ruth Langford

7:00pm - 10:00pm Open Mic Session Platypus Guardian Guided Nocturnal Fly by Night:
Screening and Q+A Wander Invertebrate
Evening Daniel van Nick Hall (30m) Observation
Offerings Duinkerken Dassi Herszberg
(near Ecology Centre)

NOTES AND PONDERINGS

 THURSDAY
Oceanside Cultural Ground Volleyball
TIME Tin Camp Hall Ecology Centre
Marquee Marquee Marquee
6:30am - 7:30am Earth and Sound Family Inclusive Sit Spot Reflective Run /
Journey Beach Splash Led by Sarah Sackville Mindful Walk (all
Sunrise Moran Wiesel, Tim Anita Pryor or Karen Breedon fitness levels) Karen
Sessions Devereux Breedon,
Julie Hughes
7:00am - 9:00am BREAKFAST
9:00am - 9:30am Morning Gathering Grounding Together, Sound and Movement Meditation
Warren and Donna Mason

9:30am - 11:00am Learning Together Personal Connections with Country Rodney Dillon
Restor(y)ing Our Relationship with the Natural World: A South Asian Perspective Tanya Gilwala
Tai Mai, Tai Atu, Tae Ora: Tides of Ultimate Vitality Kaydy-Moana Jones

11:00am - 11:30am MORNING TEA

11:30am - 12:30pm How Can Outdoor Setting Up a Nurturing Growth Cultural Craft and Connecting Treating Anxiety
Therapy Help ‘Fill Business for Success Outdoors Activities – Spear with Nature for by Not Treating
Knowledge The Gap’ for Key Lori Modde Madeline Avci Throwing, Rope Resilience Anxiety: The
Sessions Human Service Making Rachel Yerbury Wisdom of Nature
Professions, Djuker Hart Mauro Vieira
Professionals and
Organisations?
Amanda Smith, Glenn
Woods, Clare Raffety,
Anita Pryor,
Ben Knowles
12:30pm - 1:45pm LUNCH
1:45pm - 2:45pm Pathways to What is an Living With Connect to Country Story Weaving for
Knowing Indigenist Approach Dementia, Yoga Future Forums
Workshop Cathryn Carpenter, to Outdoor Health Connecting to Nature Kim Wood Dassi Herzberg
Sessions Tonia Gray Practice Pauline Marsh,
Glenn Woods Venture Out Team
2:45pm - 3:30pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:30pm - 5:00pm Corazonando in What Makes a Walk and Talk: A Climate Cafe Kāliʻi Cultural Informed
Lutruwita Great Program? Model Developed Lucy Van Sambeek, The Rite to Outdoor Therapy
Yarning From Self Clare Pitt Training
Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa, Michael Naismith Leadership
Circles Sarita Galvez Donoso Responsibility Anita Pryor, Clare
Kahuaolamau Julian
and Bryan Phillips Groupwork and Raffety, Luke Mabb,
Indigenous Practice Ben Knowles,
Nick Hall Tanya Ginwala

5:00pm - 7:00pm DINNER

7:00pm - 10:00pm Closing Dance and Song Led by Luke Mabb and First Nations Mob Guided Nocturnal Fly by Night:
Wander Invertebrate
Evening Dance Party Cal Baker Observation
Nick Hall (30m)
Offerings Drag n’ Dance Trey L’Trash Dassi Herszberg
(near Ecology Centre)

FRIDAY
Oceanside Cultural Ground Volleyball
TIME Cultural Ground Ecology Centre
Marquee Marquee Marquee
6:30am - 7:30am Mutli-instrumental Sit Spot Mobility and
Sunrise Relaxation Sound Led by Sarah Sackville Stretching
Sessions Session Georgie Carr or Karen Breedon Lauren Riddel
7:00am - 9:00am BREAKFAST & PACK UP
9:00am -11:30am Grounding Breath Work Ruth Langford and Luke Mabb
Morning How to Stay Connected Outdoor Health Australia
Gathering We are Country: Closing Ceremony Djuker Hart and mob

11:30am - 12:00pm PACK UP & LEAVE

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