5 Kindys booked for 2026 Training
5 Kindys booked for 2026 Training
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Bush Kindy in Action Educator Training – Starter Session
Friday 20 March
Homegrown & Wild Gully present
From 2:30pm - time may change slightly
Address provided on booking
Join us for a hands-on twilight session designed to give you practical, real Bush Kindy in action.
We will guide you through risky play, hand tools, sensory experiences and the foundations of outdoor learning that builds capable, confident children and educators.
This is not theory-heavy training. It is practical, grounded in research, and designed so you leave knowing exactly how to begin or strengthen Bush Kindy in your service.
If funding is tight but you know you need clarity before committing to a full program, this session gives you access to expert guidance and real-world application without a large investment.
Facilitated by a local early childhood professional mentor and nature play trainer who has supported over 30 services in the past three years to embed sustainable Bush Kindy practice.
$165 per adult
6 of more from same service - use code 6emerald for discount
Limited numbers.
Book now to secure your place.
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Empowering Bundaberg educators to confidently lead Bush Kindy, embrace risky play, and bring meaningful nature experiences back to childhood.
Booking 6 or more adults from same service - use code -
6BUNDY
Big Ideas, Real Change.
Hello!
I’m Leanne Webster, the owner of Wild Gully Therapy & Nature Play, Bundaberg’s only nature play specialist. Did you know, I was trained and mentored by Wildlings Forest School on the Sunshine Coast and completed their Nature Business Course? I hold a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and have worked tirelessly to ensure all my training, policies, and procedures are up to date.
I can support you and your service with training in fire education, hand tools, bush kindy principles, loose parts play, sensory play, risky play, and more. Let me write your write lesson plans, risk assessments, and resource lists, and deliver module training to you and your staff either face-to-face or online. I can also travel to your centre if you are in a different area.
My passion is mentoring, so let’s work together. Let me know how I can help and support your practice.
Thank you also for all the work you do with our children.
Incursions & Educator Training
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Fire Education
Fire Education Training & Incursions
Fire isn’t just an element—it’s an opportunity for learning, responsibility, and skill-building. My Fire Education Training & Incursions equip educators with the knowledge and confidence to introduce fire safely in early childhood and school settings.
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Loose Parts Play
Loose Parts Play Training & Incursions
Loose parts aren’t just “things”—they’re invitations to explore, create, and problem-solve. My Loose Parts Play Training & Incursions give educators the tools and confidence to introduce open-ended materials that spark imagination, encourage independence, and build critical thinking skills.
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Nature Play/ Bush Kindy Principles
Nature Play/Bush Kindy Training/Incursions
Nature is the ultimate teacher—offering endless opportunities for learning, risk-taking, and connection. My Bush Kindy & Nature Play Training & Incursions equip educators with the skills to create meaningful outdoor learning experiences, embrace risky play, and foster resilience in children.
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Risky Play
Embrace Challenge, Build Resilience: Risky Play Training & Incursions
Children are natural risk-takers—jumping, climbing, balancing, and exploring their limits. Risky play is essential for developing confidence, problem-solving skills, and resilience, helping children assess risks and make safe decisions in real-world situations. At Wild Gully, we bring Risky Play Training & Incursions directly to educators and children, creating opportunities for adventure in a safe and supportive environment.
Limited availability—book your risky play training or incursion today!
Testimonials
Principal, State School, North Qld
This is absolutely wonderful, Leanne!! Thank you so much
Your plan is so clear and detailed that there's no room for doubt, the QKLG is being thoroughly and meaningfully met. Knowing this has given me the confidence to support and encourage change among the team. So sharing with staff that this program and it has been developed and validated by you has given me the confidence to really advocate outdoor learning. I believe this is going to be a great journey for them and hopefully they will begin to come on board.
On Monday, the children and I set up the mud kitchen, and the richness of the vocabulary that emerged was incredible. We went on a nature walk and discovered husks from coconuts. This sparked beautiful "I wonder" moment, leading the children to imagine they were birdhouses, which they then placed thoughtfully around the trees.
Rocks became superheroes, and tiny, hairy caterpillars were spotted, prompting us to observe their movements and even mimic them in play. A selection of books was available and coincidentally, The Very Hungry Caterpillar was among them. We read it under a tree during rest time, and one child was so inspired they found a leaf and a seed and recreated the scene of the egg on a leaf from the story.
When it was time to go home, several children said, "But we haven’t even been at school yet!" A powerful reminder of how engaging, immersive, and meaningful outdoor learning can be. It truly was a magical day of discovery, imagination, and connection, all while being outside the entire time. I can continue week 1 plan on Friday with them and bring the rest of the school down for the afternoon.
Paige Walters - C & K
The feedback from your session at the end of the day was all positive and many educators had reflected on how they were going to include more risky and nature play and offer more uninterrupted play in their programs. This is a great eye opener and a great place to start for these services towards making change for the better. You setup was beautiful and inspiring, it was absolutely wonderful that you were able to provide a hands on experience at a conference where people expect to be sitting all day and "talked at" which is something we wanted to avoid. Your stall was a wonderful touch too and I appreciate the effort you went to.
Edenbrook ELC
I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful training last night. Everyone who attended has said how great it was. It has given a lot of educators here a lot of inspiration and they are setting goals for themselves.
Nurture Early Learning, Biloela
The team at Nurture Early Learning Biloela enjoyed a day packed with new learning and hands on experiences from Leanne and Eleanor. It was a time to immerse ourselves in nature, reflect on what play means to us and how we can embrace this at our own service and bush kindy.
A huge thanks to Leanne and Eleanor for sharing their knowledge and experience with us, you literally reignited our passion for nature play.
Excursions & Incursions
Yes! We will travel to you!
Types of events we cater for - Under 8’s Day, Holiday programs, Sensory play, End of Year Celebrations, and more.
Wild Gully offers excursions to centres, services, community groups and schools. We also offer Bush Kindy programs to these services that can operate over several weeks.
These programs are suitable for 3 – 12 year old’s and can be adapted to suit your individual curriculum and learning needs.
The groups will meet at one of our designated bushland reserves which are rich in Australian flora and fauna, or we can meet at your centre or school if you have a suitable outdoor/natural space.
Contact us about your requirements via this form below here and we can chat about your needs.
Training/Mentoring
Have you considered utilising your Kindy Uplift Funding to explore our training?
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Suited for both groups and individuals who would like to begin introducing nature play into your practice and learning environments.
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For experienced nature play educators required additional training/mentoring to further enhance your existing programs
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For those who require educational leadership and guidance.
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Either remote or electronic mentoring and packages can be created and provided to service those who prefer this method.
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Please enquire if you have a unique request. Consultation is available to ensure your organisation has access to upskilling staff and quality improvement opportunities.
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Whether your team would like an inhouse experience or outdoor activity in local bushlands, the team building program is a great way to reconnect with your staff, with each other and with nature.
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Please complete the intake form below to begin working with us.
