About us

Through nature, we heal; through connection, we grow.

Children exploring by a creek with tall grasses and trees nearby, and people in the background on a grassy hill.
Two children playing near a large tree outdoors. One child is standing, reaching out toward the other child who is sitting on a tire swing. The scene is set in a yard with a rustic wooden building in the background.

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.

People working together to plant seeds or transplant plants in soil outside on grass
Two young girls explore outdoors, sitting on rocks, looking at stones with magnifying glasses, surrounded by vegetation.
Group of children and two adults walking on a grassy field outdoors, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Fire pit with logs burning, surrounded by grilling racks on top, outdoors on a grassy area with people sitting nearby, some holding food or drinks.
People in a wooded outdoor area with large trees, some children sitting on a hammock in the foreground, and others engaging in activities near a makeshift screen and tables in the background, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Child lying on a tire swing, while two children and an adult with a toy dog in the background at a rustic outdoor setting.

What We Offer

Weekly Sessions

Wild Steps

Outdoor sessions for home-educating families with children aged 4 to 13+, focusing on mindfulness, community, and connection to nature, self, and each other. We offer guided activities alongside plenty of time for free play and meaningful connections.

Mindful Minis

Nature play for families with children aged 0 to 4, perfect for those in the early years or who will be heading to school later on. Includes craft, music, and storytime, with plenty of space for parents and children to explore, socialise, and connect.

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 with occasional freebies and discounts.

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

And more!

A young child wearing a purple hat with orange decorations and a dark quilted jacket walking into a small makeshift shelter made of wooden branches and a tree trunk with a hand-carved sign that reads "WILDSTEPS" in an outdoor wooded area.
A group of five children and one adult hiking through a forested trail with trees and bushes surrounding them.

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

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