We bring to life professional learning and business events in a whole new way... our passion is to create more natural, enriching and meaningful corporate development experiences.
With our unique network of facilitators, presenters, organisational learning specialists and nature guides, Gone Bush events and training programs have a real impact on the people, teams and cultures they serve.
WELLBEING
IN NATURE
Bringing your foundations into focus
We believe wellbeing underpins long term performance and vitality. By bringing wellbeing into focus, we aim to equip leaders to thrive amidst the pace, momentum and pressures of modern life.
Our approach to wellbeing gives a platform for clients to directly experience an uplift in wellbeing (often in nature) while being taught valuable tools and practices to integrate and sustain wellbeing in every day life.
Wellbeing In Nature themes
Wellbeing in every day life
Awakening the senses
Self care and sustainable high performance
Cultivating presence and mindfulness
Stillness, space and intuition
Creating our wellbeing culture
Targeted outcomes
Renewal, Refocus, Perspective, Resilience, Performance, Workplace Wellbeing, Engagement, Culture Change
Experience styles
RETREATS
Style Nature immersion multi-day
Duration 2 - 3+ full days
Location National Parks and wilderness areas within approx 2 hrs of major Australian CBDs
DAY TRIPS
Style Nature immersion
Duration Half-day to full day
Location National Parks and nature reserves within 1 hr of major Australian CBDs
QUICK LIFTS
Style Walking workshop
Duration 1 - 3 hours
Location Public parklands or gardens within close proximity to your office or conference venue
CASE STUDIES
Wellbeing retreat to nourish the soul
This case study video showcases the transformation and nourishment found by a group of school principals on their 3-day wellbeing retreat with Gone Bush Adventures in the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park in SE Queensland.
With a focus on self-care, exploring wellbeing on a holistic level and spiritual nourishment.
Featured wellbeing facilitators
Uncle Paul Callaghan
Paul or 'Uncle PC' as he's known is a Worimi Elder, Author, widely regarded Aboriginal story teller, public speaker and community leader. His unique perspectives into wellbeing and leadership stem from a life of experience in business and community leadership as well as a deep ongoing connection to Aboriginal culture, traditional wisdom and spirituality.
Uncle Paul is an inspiring elder and thought provoking presenter who's perspective, personal journey and depth of experience adds immense value to any organisation or learning event.
Shannah Kennedy & Lyndall Mitchell
Reconnect with the value of self-care, eliminate the drainers and get back to the essentials with Shannah & Lyndall - a dynamic force for good on your path to greater wellbeing.
As recognised leaders in life and wellness education in Australia, the pair bring a wealth of executive coaching experience and track record of transforming the way leaders live and work.
Al Jeffery
Al is a facilitator, impact entrepreneur and speaker deeply curious about enriching culture, supporting personal development and fulfilling human potential. He has a particular strength in aligning people to purpose and developing mindfulness based practices to sustain high performance.
Al is passionate about facilitating spaces for human potential, inter-generational community and creative progress.
Andrea Featherstone
Andrea is an unconventional mindfulness expert who specialises in working with high performance individuals and overachievers to reduce stress while increasing focus, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Her engaging, practical approach has seen her inspire diverse audiences across the globe and help thousands better connect with mindfulness 'on the job' and within their everyday lives.
Andrea is passionate about empowering practical overachievers and cynics with tools and perspectives to pursue mindfulness and lead a culture of wellbeing within their professional and community networks.
Alan Riva
Alan is an author, mentor, public speaker, entrepreneur and business advisor on a mission to help people and companies grow through a reconnection to purpose. Over two decades, Alan has grown successful businesses and high-performance conscious cultures based on the principles of Purpose and Presence.
Alan is specialist in helping leaders, teams, people and cultures in discovering their optimum state and creating a positive impact on the planet.
Lina Mbirkou
Lina is an accomplished wellbeing coach, facilitator and connection specialist oozing a passion for helping people nurture more meaningful relationships and navigate emerging futures. She possesses a depth of practical wisdom related to leadership, mindfulness, emotional and spiritual intelligence, collaboration, innovation and resilience.
As a certified yoga and meditation teacher as well as master facilitator and presenter, Lina is renowned for her creative approaches to building the capability of leaders and teams to cultivate openness towards new ways of seeing, doing and being.
Stuart McMinn
Stuart is an acclaimed cultural educator and international performer from the Dharug and Wakka Wakka Nations. Stuart has spent many years walking country across Australia, following sacred song lines and embracing his indigenous heritage while learning about bush foods, medicines, ancient philosophy, wisdom and sustainable living.
Stu's passion is sharing his heritage and perspective to enrich society and deepen understanding, connection and respect between modern and traditional cultures.