The perimenopausal transition can be a time of radical change, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Herbal medicines can be supportive and loyal companions during this time of deep transformation, easing the transition, and laying the foundations for the post-menopausal years.

Learn about key herbal medicines that can be easily integrated into your daily living to support bone, brain, heart and hormonal health, now and for years to come.

Shamanic Herbalism is to develop a direct, embodied relationship and communion with a herb on all levels, not only the physical. It is to get to know the plant soul or spirit by communing and listening to its unique teachings and cocreating with it for healing and evolution both personally and collectively.

We all contain the wisdom of plants encoded within us. Connecting deeply and communing with plants is a pathway to remembering much of the ancient wisdom that we have forgotten.

In this workshop we’ll discuss plants as teachers, the teachings of specific herbs and then go on an experiential journey with the wise woman herb herself.

Humankind are currently at a crossroad; a point of bifurcation – a point where we have choices to make, choices that affect us all.

We can choose to follow the path of fear, or we can choose to follow the path of hope, and to raise our vibrations and those of all around us.

We believe that choosing to work with our herbal plant kin is choosing hope. Our daily interactions with them demonstrate our hope, from sowing seeds to brewing tea and crafting elixirs. They provide hope for relief, for respite and for rejuvenation, for connection, dreaming and remembering.

Come join us to connect and engage with some of these amazing plants. We’ll tap into our collective wisdom, enjoy some juicy discussions and explore what helpful plant kin you can call on. They might be in your pantry, or garden or growing through cracks in the pavement. Then, as women have done for ages past, we’ll sit in circle and create. Together we’ll intentionally blend a ‘herbs for hope’ tea to take home.

Our goal is for you to leave with hope in your hearts; and some herby friends you can call on to keep that light burning brightly even on dark days.

This workshop is exploring how our thoughts, memories, and feelings shape how we see life and connect with others. We are used to process everything in our heads, which can create tension, especially in our necks, making it hard to listen to what our hearts and bodies are telling us.

We’ll focus on the first vertebra, called the Atlas, which supports the weight of our heads, and learn about its importance. Through mindfulness and awareness exercises, we’ll practice letting go of the mental clutter, opening to experiencing life with our bodies, minds, and hearts fully.

One of the key activities will involve a special type of hold, where one person gently supports another’s head, creating a sense of trust and deep relaxation. The person holding will practice listening with their hands, heart, and soul, without judgment, simply allowing the other person to relax and let go.

We’ll also explore the sacrum (the base of the spine) and its connection to our nervous system and sensory experiences. When someone holds this area with care, it can bring about deep relaxation. By combining holds at both the sacrum and the back of the head, we’ll discover how these connections help us feel supported and in tune with ourselves.

This workshop is about using mindfulness and loving kindness to connect deeply with ourselves and others, allowing for a fuller experience of life.

In this empowering session, we will explore how homeopathy and tissue salts can serve as valuable tools for mothers and women in managing common first aid situations. Homeopathy is a natural, holistic system of healing that offers safe and effective remedies for a wide range of minor health concerns. Tissue salts, also known as cell salts, are biochemic remedies that support the body's mineral balance, aiding in faster recovery and overall well-being.

Participants will learn how to confidently use key homeopathic remedies such as Arnica for bruises, Calendula for wound healing, and Aconite for shock and sudden fevers. We will also cover essential tissue salts like Ferrum Phos for inflammation and Mag Phos for muscle cramps. This session will provide practical tips on how to administer these remedies for common first aid needs, making it easier for mothers to care for their families naturally.

By the end of this session, mothers and women will feel empowered with the knowledge to manage minor injuries and illnesses at home, using safe, effective, and affordable homeopathic remedies. Attendees will also receive guidance on building their own homeopathy first aid kit, enhancing their ability to care for loved ones.

This 90-minute workshop is inspired by the research of Dr. Daniela Sieff, whose work on the Death Mother archetype explores maternal ambivalence, abandonment, and societal expectations of motherhood.

Drawing from Sieff’s research, as well as Jungian psychology, mythology, and evolutionary theory, this session is designed to offer a deeper understanding of the Death Mother archetype in our individual and collective experiences.

The workshop is in a sacred circle format, promoting open discussion and shared reflection. Participants will engage in storytelling, group discussions, and a ceremonial process to explore the archetype.. Sharing with others will be encouraged, but each person is invited to go only as deep as feels comfortable and appropriate. The goal is to foster understanding and reflection.

A ceremonial offering process will allow participants to symbolically honour the Death Mother archetype, while reflecting on its presence in collective and individual experiences. The circle will close with an integration ritual, bringing together the collective wisdom gained during the session.

This session is ideal for those seeking to learn about archetypal energies and cultural patterns, with a focus on education, community connection, and reflection.

I have always been interested in using the plants that grow around us. I use the weeds that grow in my garden and around our property. I have taught thousands of people about their uses and how to make products from them. I am also very interested in understanding about our native plants and finding if they can be used for edible, medicinal or other uses. I have studied countless books and also obtained information from indigenous people.

I have joined a group called Indigenous Plants for Health Association to help understand the uses of our native plants and we have created a set of cards of 71 indigenous plants. We ask everyone, to honor these and all the traditional plants of Indigenous Australia, not just for their medicinal and edible qualities, but as important spiritual connections to the culture, the land and the people of Australia.

I am running this workshop so that I can share the information I have learnt and to help you become a Bush Wise individual.

As clinicians and care providers, we are increasingly aware of the impact trauma has on health, wellbeing and behaviour — yet applying this understanding in real-world practice can be complex. Most practitioner training does not include accessible and empowering elements of Trauma-Informed care for practicing allied health and complementary health professionals.

You’ll learn how to recognise trauma responses, work with nervous system regulation, and adapt your approach to reduce the risk of re-traumatisation — while fostering safety, connection and trust. We’ll explore core principles of trauma-informed care through an embodied, relational and inclusive lens.

Whether you’re working in physical health, mental health, education, bodywork or community care, this session will give you practical tools to apply immediately in your client work — while also supporting your own sustainability and nervous system care as a practitioner.

This session is ideal for anyone in the health or healing professions who wants to offer their work in a more compassionate, effective and empowering way.

Since earliest times humans have gathered in circles around the fire for warmth, sanctuary, nourishment and connection. The foundations of language began around the fire, from this evolved social bonding through story telling and the sharing of wisdom.

It is a basic human instinct create to a hearth/home/sanctuary. Its the foundation for our lives and is the first teaching space where our values are formed.

Through the lens of mythology, mapping, ceremony, dialogue and altar consciousness, Yia, a long standing disciple of the Hearth is excited to share with you how to activate and maintain a reciprocal relationship with your Hearth/Home.

This path calls for a new kind of Priestessing.

The word Hearth itself has the words Earth and Heart embedded within it.
The Awakened Path of Tending carries the care of this Sacred Earth as its central flame understanding that each thought and action is creating the future.

With this comes Responsibility, Responsibility to care for the Earth and to care for each other. As The old saying about Hestia the Goddess of the Hearth goes, “Begin at the Beginning” lets restore the sanctity of our Hearths and in doing so re nourish our Souls and reignite our spark.

What is v-steaming? It is steaming your vagina :)

Many people do it for all sorts of reasons! Learn the herstory of V-steaming including where it came from and why different cultures do it.

Exploring also the current science and what imbalances women have found that it addresses for them.

In this session there will be time to teach you how to set up an at home steam session.

This information will be shared in a light hearted, informative way including questions from the audience (which usually makes for afun and funny talk with a healthy dose of tenderness).

This area of our bodies holds a lot...of pleasure and hurt and everything in between. Self care for every woman.

Welcome to a moment of pause during our beautiful festival. A pause to be with yourself, each other and nature. Through paying attention to your inner world with mindfulness meditation.

To experience the beauty of nature of the land we're gathering on with greater awareness.

Come and practice secular mindfulness to cultivate a sense of ease and wellbeing for yourself. Depending on the energy of the group, we can add some walking meditation and diving in with all senses into being with nature.

The simplicity of this practice is beautiful and makes it accessible to all: no matter what your experience level, your physical and mental needs.

Learn to play the basic elemental strokes and techniques of the Sacred Frame Drum & open up to the healing powers of the voice in this fun & interactive workshop, exploring the rich history, techniques, and rhythm of this diverse healing instrument for meditation, ceremony and self expression.

The Frame Drum has been used for thousands of years cross-culturally as a tool to induce trance, deep healing and ceremony. There is a rich history of Women frame drummers that is re-surging. Modern research studies are showing that singing & drumming produces physical and emotional benefits that are beneficial to holistic health & wellbeing.. The vibrations of the drum & voice create a sonic massage, enabling stuck energy to shift and re-tune the body. It also evokes inspiration, boosts brain cognition, can help unlock your creativity and it is great fun!

If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm. It is the Universal experience that is part of the symphony of life. You don’t need any musical experience to access this instrument, this course is ideal for the complete beginner. We will explore basic hand played drumming strokes, connected to the five Universal elements of earth, air, fire, water and ether/space and close the session with an easy to follow Medicine Song.

All you need is a hand held frame drum and a curiosity to learn to begin.. (drums are supplied if needed as we go over the various types of drums)

The 12, 14 or 16 inch Remo Frame Drum is affordable and available at most music stores.

When the Sacred Frame drum & Voice show up, it’s time for transformation!