Great Otway National Park

Great Otway National Park

By Susan Myers and Tim Dolby This national park on the easterly slopes of the Otway Ranges near Lorne and bordering the coast, protects some of Victoria’s most beautiful forests. The vegetation of this 26,000-ha park is mainly wet, temperate rainforests of blue Gum,...
Healing in Nature by Kit-E Kline

Healing in Nature by Kit-E Kline

Albert Einstein once stated, ‘Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better’. I truly believe this to be true. My fondest childhood memories were ones of me playing in and with the natural world. I was blessed to have a forest literally at my...
How to Kick start your Day with Mindfulness

How to Kick start your Day with Mindfulness

When you first woke up this morning, did you take a deep breath as you opened your eyes? Noticed the water as it made contact with your body whilst showering? Chewed slowly and savouring every bite whilst eating your first meal of the day? And did you notice the...
How to practice gratitude

How to practice gratitude

Gratitude – one of the most talked about concepts and reasons behind people’s happiness. Practicing gratitude and engaging in a regular gratitude practice is rather simple; it just takes a reminder to do it every day. Consider putting one on your phone to...
Mind your Stress

Mind your Stress

Mindfulness has reached our Western shores in a bid to counteract the impact that our rapidly changing, fast paced lives are having on us. Our work, family, and social lives are constantly scheduled by a calendar of events, there is continual rushing around and...