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Bush Kindy

Bush Kindy Learning

Tailored Training for Nature-Based Education
Tailored Training for Nature-Based Education

​​Professional Development & Training

The Bush Kindy Learning suite offers a comprehensive range of professional development sessions designed to support Teachers and Educators in incorporating nature play into their programs. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance existing practices, our offerings cater to diverse learning goals.


Choose from flexible delivery options—online (live or self-paced), onsite, or hybrid formats—and opt for live Q&A or follow-up mentoring for a richer learning experience. With half-day, full-day, or multi-hour formats available, the Bush Kindy Learning suite is ready to meet your unique needs.

The Bush Kindy Learning suite offers a comprehensive range of professional development sessions designed to support Teachers and Educators in incorporating nature play into their programs. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance existing practices, our offerings cater to diverse learning goals.


Choose from flexible delivery options—online (live or self-paced), onsite, or hybrid formats—and opt for live Q&A or follow-up mentoring for a richer learning experience. With half-day, full-day, or multi-hour formats available, the Bush Kindy Learning suite is ready to meet your unique needs.

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Getting Started

Begin your nature play journey with our foundational "Introduction to Bush Kindy" session or explore site-specific support through "Bush Kindy Site Assessment and Risk-Benefit Planning." For centre-based services, the "Incorporating Nature Play" session equips educators with creative strategies to transform everyday spaces into nature-rich environments.
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Enhancing Practice

Expand your skills with theoretical and practical training, including the "2-Part Workshop: Theory to Practice" which bridges the gap between training and implementation, and the "Hands-on Nature Play Workshop" where educators create tangible resources like puppets and gumnut houses. Specialised sessions such as "Overcoming Fears and Limitations" help educators embrace confident risk-taking in play, while "Creative Ways to Engage Children Outdoors" inspire dynamic outdoor learning experiences.
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Advanced Learning & Support

For teams seeking bespoke support, our "Deep Dive Training Days" and tailored Mentoring, Coaching, and Consultation services provide targeted solutions aligned with your service's goals, including QIP and funding priorities. "Advanced Workshops" cover essential skills including snake safety, tree climbing, tool use, safe fire practices, loose parts play and embedding Indigenous perspectives.

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First Nations Perspectives

First Nations perspectives are embedded within each session, drawing from local knowledge and Aboriginal protocol guided by Elders.

Best Practice

Training reflects current evidence-based theories and research. Guided by National Quality Standards and Frameworks, Kindy Uplift priority areas and best practice models.

Child-Led Play

Child-led play sits at the heart of our professional development, focused on high-quality, play-based learning.

Environmental Awareness

Connect deeply with Country and learn to share that connection with children. Develop hands-on approaches to nurture environmental awareness and respect for land, water and sky.

Inclusive Practice

The training suite welcomes, embraces and reflects all abilities and backgrounds including diversity in all its forms.

Reciprocal Relationships

Intentional respectful relationships - especially dyadic (one-to-one) connections where trust and bonding is paramount - are core to each suite offering.

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"Participating in the Bush Kindy PD with Areta was great. Educators walked away feeling inspired and keen to roll out our program."
​Tiffany, Kids First, Seymour Family and Children's Centre Kindergarten

"Participating in the Bush Kindy PD with Areta was great. Educators walked away feeling inspired and keen to roll out our program."
​Tiffany, Kids First, Seymour Family and Children's Centre Kindergarten

Meet Areta - Your qualified Teacher & Trainer

Meet Areta
​Your qualified 
​Teacher & Trainer

Looking to build confidence in nature play or fill gaps in your outdoor learning knowledge? You're in the right place. After two decades in early childhood education, I understand that getting started with outdoor learning can feel overwhelming.


I've been lucky to learn through many roles - from Kindy Director to Lead Educator, working with all age groups and studying along the way. This journey, including a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Honours), Cert IV Training & Assessment and Forest School Leader certification, has taught me that everyone starts somewhere, and the best learning happens when we feel supported.


Whether you're just beginning to explore nature play or ready to deepen your practice, we'll work together to build your confidence. My approach is simple - create a comfortable space where you can ask questions, try new things, and discover practical skills you can use straight away.


Areta Farrance 

Director, Bush Kindy Learning

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