Onsite Professional Development for Educators
Bush Kindy Learning delivers face-to-face, nature based professional development directly to your service. Designed for bush kindy and bush kinder educators, early learning teams, schools, and community-led programs, our onsite sessions build confident, nature-based practice through hands-on, real-world learning — delivered in your environment.
Connected Learning
Engage in a unique approach that combines outdoor experiences with contemporary teaching methods, fostering holistic growth and increased connection to nature.
Theory to Practice
All sessions bridge theory with hands-on application, giving your team the confidence to implement new skills immediately.
Community Pricing
Contact us to discuss our pricing options for, parent-led initiatives, not-for-profit organisations and Indigenous programs. Learn more..
Up to 30 participants
Onsite - at your service
Full insurance coverage
2-Part Workshop -
Theory to Practice
From $1149
Bridging the gap between training and implementation.
Part 1 Theory
Creative Ways to Engage Children Outdoors - to inspire dynamic outdoor learning
Duration: 2.5hrs
Cost: $440 + $49 per person
Part 2 Practice
Incursion: Nature Play Theory in Action
Duration: 1.5hrs (+ 1hr setup/pack-up)
Capacity: Up to 22 children aged 3-5 years (plus educators within ratio) (maximum 2 sessions per day)
Cost: $600 per session
Total Capped Pricing: $1432 8+ participants
Topics
Loose parts nature play
Messy nature play
Engaging group times
Transitions in outdoors
Part 1
Theoretical perspectives and examples of play spaces and strategies
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Part 2
See theory in action where Areta will create a learning environment which will demonstrate the topics covered in Part 1
This practice session not only provides an incursion for the children, but allows educators to see and experience first hand skills and knowledge explored in Part 1
Facilitation by ECT and Forest School Leader
All resources supplied
Setup and packup
Dedicated Q&A
Site Assessment & Risk Benefit Planning
From $759
Together we'll assess your Bush Kindy site and develop a tailored assessment for your space to ensure optimal safety and high play value.
Key Details
Duration: 4hrs
Capacity: Up to 3 participants
Cost: $759 per site
Topics
Assessing risks and benefits of the site
Understanding dynamic risk assessments and daily checklists
Discussing and evaluating the 'play value' of the site
Includes
A comprehensive co-designed risk/dynamic/benefit plan specific to your site of choice
Risk Benefit and Daily Safety Check Templates & Support
Dedicated Q&A
Bespoke Deep Dive Training
From $704
Discounted rates for half/full/two-day training packages.
Key Details
Duration: Half Day (4hrs), Full Day (6hrs), Two Day (12hrs)
Topics: Half Day (2), Full Day (4), Two Day (6)
Cost: Half Day ($660 + $44pp), Full Day ($990 + $70pp), Two Day ($1870 + $130pp)
Capped Pricing: Half Day ($1012), Full Day ($1566), Two Day ($3014) 8+ participants
Topic Selection
Introduction to Bush Kindy
Incorporating Nature Play
Overcoming Fears and Limitations
Creative Ways to Engage Children Outdoors
Snake Safety
Tree Climbing
Safe Fire Practices
Loose Parts Play
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Introduction to Bush Kindy
From $599
Begin your nature play journey with this snapshot starter.
Key Details
Duration: 3hrs
Cost: $550 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $942 8+ participants
Topics
History & Context of Bush Kindy
Site choice
Safety & Risk Benefit Assessment
Barriers & Challenges
Philosophy, Operations & Responsibilities
Routines & Transitions
Program Planning & Resources
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Incorporating Nature Play
From $489
Equips participants with the strategies to transform every day spaces into nature-rich environments
Key Details
Duration: 2.5hrs
Cost: $440 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $832 8+ participants
Topics
Creative strategies to transform everyday spaces into nature rich environments
Embedding nature play elements into already existing play spaces
Inventive ways to use existing resources as tools for enhancing nature play
Examples of nature play learning environments you can recreate at your service
Embedding Indigenous perspective through nature play
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with loose parts play resources
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Creative Ways to Engage Children Outdoors
From $489
Inspire dynamic and engaging outdoor learning experiences.
Key Details
Duration: 2.5hrs
Cost: $440 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $832 8+ participants
Topics
Loose parts nature play
Messy nature play
Engaging group times
Transitions in outdoor spaces
Program planning and resources
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Overcoming Fears & Limitations
From $379
Help educators embrace confident risk-taking in play.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: $330 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $722 8+ participants
Topics
Exploring barriers to taking the next steps in your nature play or bush kindy journey
Finding strength-based practices in amongst your team
Working through risk adversities
Planning for success! Grow your passion and enthusiasm for nature based learning
Includes
Assisting educators to embrace confident risk-taking in play
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Snake Safety
From $379
Prepare a safe and educational snake safety plan for adults and children.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: $330 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $722 8+ participants
Topics
Snake safe strategies and seasonal prevention
Snake specific risk/dynamic/benefit assessments
What to pack in your snake bite kits
Emergency procedures and communications
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Tree Climbing
From $379
Gain safe and practical ways to include tree climbing in your Bush Kindy program.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: $330 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $722 8+ participants
Topics
Choosing your site/trees to climb
Teaching strategies with children
Safety policies and procedures
Benefits of tree climbing
Includes
Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Loose Parts Play
From $379
Start your loose parts play in nature journey with a hands-on workshop.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: $330 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $722 8+ participants
Topics
How nature provides loose parts
Benefits of loose parts play in nature
How to extend on natures loose parts with found objects
Philosophy of loose parts play
Includes
Hands-on learning with loose parts play resources provided
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Safe Fire Practices
From $379
First-hand experience a safe fire program that you can implement at your service.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: $330 + $49 per person
Capped Pricing: $722 8+ participants
Topics
How to prepare and implement a safe fire setting
Risk/dynamic/benefits assessment
What to pack in your fire kit
Easy recipes
Includes
Hands-on practice preparing and cooking on the fire
Digital resource bundle
Digital Certificate of attendance
Dedicated Q&A
Tailored Consultation
From $360
Mentoring, coaching and consultation services to provide targeted solutions.
Key Details
Duration: 2hrs minimum
Cost: $160 per hr (2hr min)
Discounted pricing for ongoing mentoring and consultation available
Includes
Stage 1: Assessment & Alignment
Stage 2: Professional Development & Capacity Building
Stage 3: Integration & Implementation
Stage 4: Evaluation & Continuous Improvement (Ongoing)
Includes
Enhanced nature play offerings aligned with EYLF & NQS
Increased staff motivation, confidence, knowledge, and skills in delivering high-quality nature play and/or Bush Kindy experiences
Strengthened partnerships with families and community
Improved learning outcomes and wellbeing for children
Positioning your service as a leader in nature play
Targeted solutions aligned with your services goals, including QIP and funding priorities
Upfront Pricing
All costs include GST
Travel charges apply
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