Empowering Clinicians & Youth Workers in Nature Prescribing at Corryong Health
Last week, Corryong Health hosted an amazing Training Day with NatureFix, equipping clinicians and youth workers with the NatureFix 5 Steps to Connect nature prescribing framework. Designed as an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach, the training empowered participants to integrate structured nature connection experiences into their professional practice.
Why Nature Prescriptions Matter
Modern healthcare is increasingly recognising the power of nature prescriptions – as structured time in nature to support health and wellbeing. Scientific research shows that beyond just passively being outdoors, that intentional nature connection activities help to amplify the health and wellbeing benefits by :
🌿 Reducing stress, anxiety, and depression
🌿 Improving emotional regulation, self-awareness and resilience
🌿 Enhancing social connections and a sense of belonging
🌿 Supporting physical health, including cardiovascular and immune function
By integrating nature-based interventions, clinicians and youth workers can provide holistic, low-cost, and highly effective support to those they work with, whether it’s for their patients, clients, or community groups.
Sit spot at workshop location - Playlers Hill
Participant Feedback
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of participants reporting they were very satisfied with the training and that it gave them the knowledge and equipment needed to feel confident to bring the restorative power of nature into their own practice.
“Easy explanations. Fun and interactive with great trainers. The information was detailed, and I found it to be fascinating. A great opportunity to be outside and enjoying nature with like-minded people and exploring how it can build it into my own practice!”
Workshop Participant
A Day of Immersion & Experiential Learning
The training covered key components to ensure participants could confidently apply nature-based interventions:
✅ Nature as a Therapeutic Tool: Exploring the science behind nature prescriptions, emphasising benefits beyond simple outdoor exposure.
✅ 5 Steps to Connect Framework: Hands-on nature prescribing framework that follows the practice of identifying the Right Type of Nature and Relaxing, Noticing, Relating, and Reflective strategies with nature that reliably increases connection.
✅ Facilitation & Program Adaptation: Practical strategies to tailor nature-based experiences to diverse client needs.
✅ Implementation & Case Studies: Real-world applications, including structured session planning, and integration into healthcare settings.
✅ Resource Toolkit Access: Lifetime access to 40+ guided NatureFix activities and facilitator guides for continued learning and implementation.
Participants enjoying nature connection activities
Who Can Benefit from This Training?
This training is ideal for:
✔️ Healthcare professionals (GPs, psychologists, allied health practitioners)
✔️ Youth workers & social workers supporting vulnerable groups
✔️ Educators & community leaders promoting well-being
✔️ Environmental and recreation officers integrating nature-based programs
➡️ Interested in bringing NatureFix Training to your team? CONTACT US or visit our TRAINING PROGRAM to learn more!