Trusted Garden Program

Build skills, grow confidence, and connect with others through hands-on gardening and outdoor experiences.

The Trusted Gardening Program is an inclusive, hands-on program that supports participants to build practical skills, work towards personal goals, and connect with others in a natural environment. Through a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, participants gain experience in gardening, sustainability, and safe work practices while engaging with their community.

Experiences Include

Access to social connections
Learning about plant identification, the environment and sustainability
Learning woodworking and gardening skills
Planning programs and setting benchmarks to achieve individual goals
Opportunities for collaboration and connections with the broader community
Learning about safe practices
Participating in physical jobs such as mowing lawns and using other tools and equipment
Opportunities to work within indoor and outdoor settings (while following sun safety practices) to enjoy fresh air and natural environments
Opportunities to engage in all aspects of gardening, including, watering, space planting, weeding, pruning, fertilising, composting, and other bush regeneration skills