Australian Horticultural Therapy Association










Australian Horticultural Therapy Association - Mission Statement
To promote the use of horticulture as a recognized and effective form of therapy.
To promote the therapeutic benefits of horticulture throughout Australia.
To promote the benefits of nature and growing plants in order to improve general health and wellbeing of the public.

Australian Horticultural Therapy Association - Statement of Purpose
To promote horticultural therapy nationally, as a valid and effective mode of therapy, for a diverse range of disciplines including, but not limited to mental disabilities, physical disabilities, visual impairment, acquired brain injury, aged care, substance abuse, correction settings, youth and child care, hospitals as well as the general health and well being of the community.
To advocate horticultural therapy and garden related activities to the private and public healthcare industry, academic institutions and allied professions.
To encourage horticultural therapy activities to be conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner.
To disseminate information relating to principles and practices of horticultural therapy as a therapeutic mode of treatment.
To promote research related to the value of horticultural therapy.
To establish professional standards and accredited educational qualifications for horticultural therapy practitioners.
To establish Australian educational standards and develop training programs related to horticultural therapy.
To establish links with individuals, governments, businesses and associations to support horticultural therapy initiatives nationally.
To liaise with other Horticultural Therapy groups within Australia and internationally.
To publish newsletters and journals to disseminate knowledge of horticultural therapy.