David Roland Author

07/11/2025

Call out for participants to join the Healing Climate Related Trauma trial in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Now open.
https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2025/11/06/scu-in-need-of-participants-for-world-first-trial-to-treat-ptsd-caused-by-natural-disasters/

Email: heart@scu.edu.au

Southern Cross University is about to embark on a world-first trial to treat PTSD caused by natural

19/10/2025

The closing walk around the campfire at the Outdoor Health Forum, October 2025, held on Bundjalung country at Lennox Head, Australia. The weekend exceeded my expectations. Networking with committed nature workers from all corners of the continent who are employing innovative ways of improving well-being for many, and presenting on the origins, science and practice of forest bathing with an early morning forest bathing walk behind the beach, and making new like-minded friends. For upcoming events and membership, check out https://www.outdoorhealthforum.com.au/ for upcoming events and membership.

08/10/2025

I'm extremely pleased to let you know that the HEART Healing Climate Related Trauma trial is now open for business! If you are someone in the Northern Rivers region of NSW that experiences trauma from the natural disasters of recent years you could be eligible to participate in an arts-based compassion group program or a nature-based compassion program for no cost. The results of this clinical trial which will be closely evaluated could prove to be a model of other communities to implement. I will be leading the nature-based program. Expression of interest can be found here: https://heart.scu.edu.au/