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Bush Kindy | Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships & Initiatives

We believe nature is the ultimate classroom — and community is the heart of everything we do.

Through partnerships with councils, organisations, and families, we’re empowering the community and transforming outdoor spaces into rich, inclusive hubs for nature-based learning and play.

How We Partner With Community

We collaborate with local councils, community groups, and businesses to activate underutilised green spaces, transforming them into vibrant hubs of play, learning, and connection.


Our initiatives aim to increase equitable access to enriching, play-based outdoor learning experiences — designed to meet the diverse needs of families and educators across the community.


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Transforming Public Spaces

We work closely with local councils to identify and revitalise natural areas, creating safe and engaging play-based environments where families can explore and learn.

Supporting Local Communities

By developing relationships and partnering with community organisations and not-for-profits, we tailor our programs to meet local needs, making nature play accessible and for all.

Sustainable Growth

Our business collaborations help expand our reach and enhance our resources, ensuring that quality nature play experiences continue to flourish across the region.

Continuous Improvement

Through ongoing community engagement and transparent reporting, we continually refine our programs to maximise positive impacts on children’s development and strengthen community connections.

Empowering Parent Leadership

As our training programs grow, we’re embracing a community-led model by empowering parents to lead playgroups, ensuring our nature-based learning experiences continue to flourish.

Our Partnership Model

Strengthening Through Tiered Pricing

To support our community partners, we offer a capped pricing structure for our professional development and training programs. This innovative approach ensures our services remain accessible to everyone.

Parent-Led Initiatives

Enjoy no-cost access to Bush Kindy Learning's community initiatives with council/partner-funded face-to-face training courses and exclusive online webinars.

Not-For-Profit & Indigenous Organisations

Benefit from significant discounts to our Professional Development Suite of offerings.

By aligning our values with the unique needs of our community, we help create a sustainable model for delivering exceptional outdoor learning experiences. Join us in our mission to nurture community growth and empower parents, carers and educators with the tools they need to make a lasting impact through nature play.

Ways to Get Involved

Ways to Get Involved

Not-for-Profit & Indigenous Organisations

Reach out to discuss our discounted rates and funding opportunities that support accessible, high-quality nature play experiences for every family.

Government and Councils

Connect with us to activate local green spaces and develop impactful training opportunities that benefit the community. Together, we can create sustainable programs that inspire.

Early Childhood Education and Care Providers

Access our incursions, mentoring, and training offerings designed to enrich your curriculum and empower your educators.

Business Partners

Partner with us to create meaningful nature play opportunities through training, community initiatives and sponsored programs that connect businesses with communities in nature.

Parents

Join one of our popular Bush Kindy sessions or participate in our no-cost council/partner-funded face-to-face training courses and exclusive webinars to experience nature play firsthand.

Together we're shaping a future where community-led models create lasting, positive change. 

​Meet Our Community Partners

We grateful for the support of the following organisations. Their contributions — from funding and venue access to promotional support and deep community collaboration — make free nature play sessions possible for families across South-East Queensland.

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Logan City Council

Provides funding, venues, and event support across multiple locations including Daisy Hill and Alexander Clark Park.

Kingston East Neighbourhood Group (KENG)

Longstanding partner since 2023. Co-developed the very first free Community Bush Kindy and continues to help expand programs across Logan.

Frasers Property Australia

Longstanding sponsors of our Bahrs Scrub Bush Kindy site, enabling access to free programs for families in the local community.

Griffith University

Supports our community programs through collaborative events and student placements.

Gunya Meta

Community partner supporting cultural inclusion and engagement in our outdoor programs.

Australian Institute of Play

Collaborates to promote play-based learning and community-led outdoor initiatives.

Children’s Week Council of Australia

Supports inclusive nature play during Children’s Week and recognises our commitment to child-led learning.

Bush Kindy Sprouts

Community led Bush Kindy parent network group supporting green space activation for play.

Ipswich City Council

Funds nature play sessions and supports accessible programming.

Eagleby South State School

Supports on-site delivery of intergenerational Bush Kindy programs for local families.

Sunnybank Community & Sports Club

Funds our Daisy Hill Bush Playgroup through generous community grants.

Bendigo Bank

Co-sponsor of Bush Kindy Learning community initiative, Family Explorers.

Play Matters Australia

Play Matters Australia is a supporting partner of the Family Explorers initiative, helping families take the next steps toward establishing their own community-led nature playgroups.

Want to learn how these partnerships come to life in the community?


See our impact in action on our Community Connections & Stories page.