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Nature Freedom

Locality: Gumdale

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25.01.2022 Getting closer to our first events! We still have spots available for both on 29th Aug at Shorncliffe and 5th Sept at Victoria Point. $15 non-NDIS participants NDIS participants rate align with the Group or centre Based Activities access community, social and recreational activities 1:1 to 1:4.... Saturday 29th August - Shorncliffe Event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/308103500327888 Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/29th-august-2020-shorncliffe/ Saturday 5th September - Victoria Point Event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/920689288434952/ Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/inclusive-paddling-5th-sept-2/ Bookings closes within the week of the event. If you have any questions or assistance please contact us on [email protected]

23.01.2022 Come and join our Inclusive Paddling event this Saturday 28th at Shorncliffe! Our paddling events are popular, and bookings will run out fast! PLEASE book by 3pm TODAY to take final spots! Book here now - https://naturefreedom.com.au/inclusive-paddling-shorncliff/

23.01.2022 Next Indigiscapes event is on Saturday 5th December. We will be doing more nature crafts session at the centre involving clay and nature journaling. Please make your bookings here by Thursday 3rd December. https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-dec-2020/

22.01.2022 Ready to paddle!

22.01.2022 Second times a charm! Get in quick so you don’t miss out!

21.01.2022 At one of our spots, we had fun splashing in the water after a paddle along Nundah Creek, Shorncliffe. We are re-launching our inclusive paddling events starting on 29th August! Check it out here for bookings: https://naturefreedom.com.au/whats-on/

20.01.2022 Join us at our launch event at IndigiScapes Centre on Saturday 19th September at 8am! Nature Freedom is starting to run environmental crafts and nature based activities for people with disabilities. This is an opportunity for you to experience inclusion at the same time discovering nature! Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-september-2020/ Facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/836596386873779/ FAQs... 1. Do we accept self and plan-managed NDIS participants? Yes 2. Are support worker, carer or companion can be included? Yes - please mention in the booking. They are not charged. 3. What are the rates of our events? General Admission (NON-NDIS participants) - $15-$30 NDIS Participants - we invoice participants. The events are between 3 and 4 hours. The rates are: 1:1 - $84.47/hr 1:4 (group) - $30.14/hr Nature Freedom events are proudly funded by the Brisbane City Council and Aurizon Community Giving Fund it such a pleasure to be supported from them as it wouldn't be possible our popular programs to happen. See more

18.01.2022 Who wants to go camping?! At least those restrictions being eased. Nature Freedom will plan events very soon. Stay tuned!

17.01.2022 So exciting to launch this Saturday! We have 4 spots left now. Make your final bookings by this Wednesday. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to message or email us! Looking forward to it :)

15.01.2022 Nature Freedom is seeking new company secretary! We are looking for: 1. Experience in corporate governance and as a Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary. Legal qualifications preferred. 2. Thorough understanding in not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts, business models and strategies 3. An experience or passion in nature and disability advocacy; thrive for social inclusion and accessibility, and positive environmental change... 4. Be able to attend general meetings and attending Nature Freedoms community events reflecting the values of our organisation. 5. Have strong background in governance, compliance, human resources, and service provision 6. Essential backgrounds: National Disability Insurance Scheme, outdoor recreation, and environmental sciences If you are interested in applying, please send us your CV and cover letter stating your experiences and ambitions in relating to what we are looking for. Email the founder, Mathew Townsend at [email protected] EOI ends 3rd July 2020 at 9am One on one interviews 6-7th July Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday 8th July at 6 30pm. PS - The person must be Brisbane based. See more

15.01.2022 Who likes to try out weed weaving and nature craft sessions at the beautiful Indigiscapes!? At this event we include fun activities in the garden, making nature art projects, explore our animal and plant species around the centre. Saturday 19th September 2020 8am to 12pm Includes morning tea and lunch... Free plant per participant at the end of the session. Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/836596386873779/ Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-september-2020/

14.01.2022 Our partner, Redlands Kayak Tours shared some pictures of last Saturday's event at Victoria Point. It such an amazing spot there. Good to see happy, excited and cheerful faces of our participants!

14.01.2022 4 spots left now. Make your bookings by Wednesday. Getting so excited!

14.01.2022 Who is keen to join our next Inclusive Paddling event at Thorneside later this month?! We have a new time starting at 1pm. Make your booking here - https://naturefreedom.com.au//inclusive-paddling-at-thorn/

14.01.2022 Have you checked out on our new What's On page?! We have plenty of fun activities coming from starting from late August. https://naturefreedom.com.au/whats-on/

13.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Steve Minnikin MP, Cr Ryan Murphy and Ross Vasta MP attending and speaking at our Inclusive Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday 7th March 2021 from 8am. Event bookings - https://www.facebook.com/events/693979724608896/

13.01.2022 Last spots available, make your bookings by tomorrow. Looking forward to this Saturday!

12.01.2022 A BIG thank you to Nature Freedom's board of directors and new team members! We held a first AGM meeting this week. It was a wonderful meeting, reaching our major milestone! Our team is inclusive where members are from all walks of life. A diverse and inclusive board team looks like this! We are looking forward to finishing off our final three activities of 2020 before heading a HUGE 2021!... Not in photo: Thomas.

11.01.2022 Its time we all head back out! Exciting times for Nature Freedom to able to run events again. Our first event is inclusive paddling on Saturday 29th August at Shorncliffe Wetlands. Event details and booking forms is coming in a week time. Stay tuned for awesome updates!

11.01.2022 Hi all, we have now 5 spots left for this event. Bookings start to run out quickly. Make sure you book now to avoid disappointment!

11.01.2022 We have now 2 spots left for this Saturday's event, and 4 spots for Victoria Point's event. Make your bookings now before too late :) Looking forward to it!

07.01.2022 Nature Freedom is pleased to be one of the finalists for The Queensland Government Encouraging Participation Award from Outdoors Qld 2020! Winners be announced on Friday 30th October 2020. Wish us luck! More information here - https://qorf.org.au//public-ev/outdoors-queensland-awards/

07.01.2022 It was a great first Inclusive Paddling event over the weekend with Redlands Kayak Tours! Good to see new and old faces joined us. Despite being warm and windy, everybody had great fun and smiles.

07.01.2022 We turned 4 today! I produced my first CEO message for the first time for the community to know what is happening with Nature Freedom. This video will focus on the vision and milestones that I hope Nature Freedom becomes. Being 4 years later after a long and hard journey, it time for us to go forward and be creative. I am excited to share with you my passions and vision of what we do look like by the year 2030. There are so many opportunities to happen, and that why I am doing this.

06.01.2022 Are you a young person between 12 and 35 years old? Have a disability, experiences mental health, or a keen nature-minded young person enjoys going outdoors? Have you checked our our updated inclusive events program for rest of 2020? We are so excited to run them again! Our first event is Inclusive Paddling at Shorncliffe on 29th August. Bookings are here on our What's on page: https://naturefreedom.com.au/whats-on/

06.01.2022 A message from Mathew Townsend, Founder, and CEO of Nature Freedom - we need your help! We are looking for three things. 1. community space to lease within the Brisbane region 2. looking for more volunteers to join us 3. community transport service partnership to support our participants... We are more than happy to hear from you all. I am excited to make this happen, and as a young social entrepreneur, I can sense a potentially positive change. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any support or offers. Looking forward to hearing from you all!

06.01.2022 Nature Freedom launches environmental programs at Indigiscapes! Join our exciting new event at the Indigiscapes in Capalaba to learn and explore the gardens and weed weaving. We will start with a garden tour around the centre learning local botanical life and flowers. We play a game of nature bingo for spotting the variety of different plants and flowers, especially their shapes and colour. This includes nature journaling activity. After morning tea, we will work on weed weav...ing project for you to take home! This is an opportunity to socialise with others who are keen to learn about the wildlife and gardens. This is another opportunity for you find what you love about the art of nature! What to bring? Water bottle, sun safe clothing and hat, sunscreen and enclosed shoes, and smiles! Booking includes: morning tea, lunch, nature craft projects and plant to take home. Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-september-2020/ Facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/836596386873779/ FAQs 1. Do we accept self and plan-managed NDIS participants? Yes 2. Are support worker, carer or companion can be included? Yes - please mention in the booking. They are not charged. 3. What are the rates of our events? General Admission (NON-NDIS participants) - $15-$30 NDIS Participants - we invoice participants. The events are between 3 and 4 hours. The rates are: 1:1 - $84.47/hr 1:4 (group) - $30.14/hr Nature Freedom events are proudly funded by the Brisbane City Council and Aurizon Community Giving Fund it such a pleasure to be supported from them as it wouldn't be possible our popular programs to happen.

05.01.2022 Nature Freedom is looking for experienced secretary. The role is voluntary; 2 hours meeting per month and 4-6 hours of commitment on delegated tasks. Please respond the email include CV and cover letter. Next board meeting is next Wednesday 8th July at 6.30pm. Email: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com//nature-freedom_nature-freedom-lo

04.01.2022 We are heading back out!!! Woohoo! Inclusive Paddling events are back, as a popular event for our networks. We are looking forward to see everybody again after such a long time. Our events are compliance with COVID19 Safe Plan, applying to social distancing and hygienic practices. Book here: https://naturefreedom.com.au/29th-august-2020-shorncliffe/... Event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/308103500327888 Interested, or have a question please email us on [email protected]

04.01.2022 At Nature Freedom we consider health and safety of our staff, participants and partners. We are committed to follow the Queensland Government health directives to be ensure everyone is safe and protected from the COVID-19. Our events are all require 1.5m social distancing rules, as well frequently using hand sanitiser.

04.01.2022 Come and join our Inclusive Paddling event on Saturday 28th November at Shorncliffe! Our paddling events are popular, and bookings will run out fast! Book here now - https://naturefreedom.com.au/inclusive-paddling-shorncliff/

01.01.2022 What an amazing first event back on Saturday with All About Paddling at Shorncliffe! It was a wonderful morning with regulars and new people, including 3 new Nature Freedom board members. Next event is at Victoria Point this Saturday, unfortunately it is fully booked out. Our next available event is workshop on how to do weed weaving, nature crafts and arts at Indigiscapes on 19th September. Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-september-2020/

01.01.2022 What an awesome Saturday morning at Victoria Point for an Inclusive Paddling with Redlands Kayak Tours! It was a great fun from all walks of lives participated. We support individuals with various disabilities who also have limited mobility to vision and hearing impairment. Our next event is at weed weaving and nature arts project at Indigiscapes. Come by to share the experience of our inaugural environmental program! Saturday 19th September 2020... 8am to 12pm Includes morning tea and lunch Free plant per participant at the end of the session. Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/836596386873779/ Book here - https://naturefreedom.com.au/indigiscapes-september-2020/ See more