At Kevin Heinze GROW, our Therapeutic Horticulture programs are designed around the goals and needs of participants—placing them at the centre of practice. This means that in many ways, participants are leading our staff on the journey of positive personal development through gardening.

Opportunities for participant leadership are present in all Therapeutic Horticulture settings, but they require intentional strategies to be recognised and fostered. Leadership can be as simple as guiding a group in a gardening task, demonstrating a skill to peers, or influencing program activities with their own interests and ideas.

So how can practitioners promote and utilise these opportunities? And what benefits can participant leadership create in a therapeutic context?

In this seminar, we'll explore strategies for supporting leadership in the garden, share real-world examples from Kevin Heinze GROW programs, and discuss how participant-led approaches can unlock new outcomes such as confidence, identity, skill development and connection with others.

What You'll Gain from This Seminar:

✅ A clear understanding of participant leadership in a Therapeutic Horticulture context
✅ Practical strategies for recognising and creating leadership opportunities
✅ Real examples of how participant leadership has shaped outcomes at Kevin Heinze GROW
✅ Insights into how leadership fosters confidence, identity and connection

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for Therapeutic Horticulture practitioners, allied health professionals, educators, and anyone interested in promoting autonomy and participant-led practice in nature-based settings.

Event Details:

📅 Date:  Wednesday, 10 December
🕒 Time: 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Location: Online (Team link provided upon registration)
🎟️ Cost: $39

Your Facilitator:

Patrick Wain is the Therapeutic Horticulture Coordinator at Kevin Heinze Grow, where he leads the ongoing review and development of the GROW Model, a unique framework for Therapeutic Horticulture. He supports the KHG team to reflect on and apply the model to their practice and assists with horticultural planning and materials so that the team can do what they do best. His focus is on ensuring the practice continually improves while staying centered on the goals and needs of participants.

With a deep passion for the right of disabled people – and all people – to access the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature, Patrick brings years of experience and a strong commitment to enhancing health and wellbeing through nature-based practices. As the facilitator of this online seminar series, he will guide participants in understanding the GROW Model and provide practical, thought-provoking insights on applying Therapeutic Horticulture across various settings.