Outdoor recreation has been a welcome respite for many, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, however more needs to be done to make these spaces inclusive.
Mathew Townsend founded Nature Freedom in 2017, a social enterprise that gives people from all walks of life and all abilities the opportunity to connect with nature and each other. This was motivated by Mathew's own lived experience of living with autism and hearing impairment, and being often excluded from environmental groups and sustainability spaces.
Video interview with captions available here.
Nature Freedom runs a range of eco crafts and environmental workshops in South-East Queensland, with more outdoor activities planned.
In this episode Mathew talks about his vision for true inclusion, the importance of co-design and how his team has adapted to COVID-19
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