Communication is a vital part of every Therapeutic Horticulture experience. Each participant comes with their own communication preferences and support needs, and it is the role of practitioners to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to connect and be understood.

At Kevin Heinze GROW, we use a range of tools and strategies to ensure communication access for all participants. From visual aids to multi-modal communication, the garden provides a rich environment where staff, participants and peers can engage in ways that suit them best.

So what does communication look like in practice? How can we support participants and staff to become effective communication partners?

In this seminar, join Kevin Heinze GROW Speech Pathologist Ebony Post as she explores the Communication element of the GROW Model. You'll gain insights into communication tools and approaches used in our programs, learn strategies to better support those you work with, and discover ways to empower staff and participants to communicate with each other more effectively.

What You'll Gain from This Seminar:

✅ An understanding of communication access in Therapeutic Horticulture
✅ Practical tools and strategies to support participant communication needs
✅ Real examples of communication supports from Kevin Heinze Grow programs
✅ Approaches to empower both staff and participants as communication partners

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for Therapeutic Horticulture practitioners, allied health professionals, educators, and anyone seeking to strengthen communication and inclusion in nature-based programs.

Event Details:

📅 Date:  Wednesday, 19 November
🕒 Time: 12.00-1.00pm
📍 Location: Online (Team link provided upon registration)
🎟️ Cost: $39

Your Facilitator:

Ebony Post is the Speech Pathologist Kevin Heinze GROW. Graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Speech Pathology in 2021, she began her career working in the NDIS community setting, providing speech pathology services to participants of all ages in their homes and local communities. Ebony values building strong relationships with participants and their support networks, believing that genuine rapport allows therapy to be truly individualised to each person's goals and interests. She is passionate about delivering neuroaffirming therapy, embracing a strength-based approach, and celebrating neurodiversity in all her work.