Holistic Development in Nature

Welcome to Mindful Wild Steps, a little home for families who value nature, connection, and whole-child growth.

What started as a few weekly sessions in the bush has grown into a full-circle offering for families raising curious, connected kids in Tasmania. From regular sessions to single events, resources, and community supports, this space is always evolving, just like the wildlings who join us.

We believe children thrive in nature-rich, emotionally safe environments where they can play, explore, and be truly seen. Our work blends nature connection, mental health, community, creativity, and practical skills in a way that feels grounded and real.

These core principles guide everything I do:

1. Nature Connection

Nature is at the heart of what we do.

We believe we need real, hands-on experiences outdoors to grow and thrive.

Through exploring, observing, creating and simply being in nature, we build a deep connection to the land.

This value also includes caring for the Earth through sustainability, environmental stewardship and a respect for natural rhythms.

2. Community

We are stronger together.

Mindful Wild Steps is a place where families connect, support each other and feel a true sense of belonging.

Our sessions are designed to nurture mental health and wellbeing for both children and parents.

This value embraces building friendships, creating safe spaces, sharing experiences and holding space for each other.

3. Whole-Child Growth

Everyone deserves to be seen as a whole person.

We support physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth through free play, hands-on activities, practical skills, creativity and healthy risk-taking.

This value encourages resilience, confidence, curiosity, problem-solving and self-awareness, giving children room to grow in every way.

What We Offer

Weekly Sessions

Wild Steps

Outdoor sessions for home educating families with children aged 4 to 13+, blending optional activities with plenty of unstructured play, mindfulness, and nature quests.

Mindful Minis

Nature play for little ones aged 0 to 3, with sensory setups, messy play, storytime, and space for connection.

Other Offerings

Single Sessions – Seasonal pop-ups and one-off events across lutruwita / Tasmania.

ConnectDAD – Workshops for dads and their children, with hands-on projects and conversation around parenting, wellbeing and connection.

Wildcrafting Women – A women’s offering for reconnection, creativity and community, centred around skill-sharing, village vibes and cacao.

Green Steps Sponsorship – Community-funded places to help all families access our offerings.

Downloadable Content – Nature journals, activity guides and seasonal printables you can explore at home.

Free Activities Page – A collection of easy-to-follow activity ideas, updated fortnightly with 150+ ideas saved over the years.

Blog & Newsletter – Reflections, resources, and insights straight from the heart.

Amazon Wishlist – A way for our community to support us by donating practical items used in our sessions.

And more!

If you’ve just found us, I’m so glad you’re here.

This isn’t a big business. It’s a little dream, shaped around what I hope the world can be… connected, creative, and kind.

Let’s grow it together.

Jaya x