We’re delighted to share Outdoor Health Australia’s new Strategic Plan. The Plan is a roadmap for taking OHA from its foundational roots to a recognised national leader in outdoor and nature-based health. Our mission is simple: that by 2030 nature-based health and therapeutic services are recognised as a vital pillar of Australia’s health system.
The plan is built around five pillars. Community and Engagement, where we’ll grow a connected, inclusive outdoor health community; Practice and Quality will lift standards, training and support for practitioners and other members; through Policy and Advocacy, we’ll champion outdoor health in government policy and mainstream health care; Under Research and Evidence we’ll collaborate to build, translate and share the evidence that shows what works; and under A Sustainable Organisation we’ll strive to make sure OHA is well-run and inclusive for the long term. All of these pillars are connected through a set of guiding principles for our work, including recognition of First Nations knowledge, the interdependency between human health and healthy natural places and the importance of inclusion and equity, including those with lived and living experience.
Whether you’re a long-time member, a practitioner, a potential partner organisation or simply curious about the healing power of nature, we invite you to read the full plan on our website and join us in shaping the future of outdoor health in Australia.
