<p>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. <br/><br/>Mathew Townsend founded <a href='https://naturefreedom.org.au/'>Nature Freedom</a> 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&apos;s own lived experience of living with autism and hearing impairment, and being often excluded from environmental groups and sustainability spaces.<br/><br/>Video interview with captions available <a href='https://bit.ly/3vyZ9wM'>here.</a><br/><br/> Nature Freedom runs a range of eco crafts and environmental workshops in South-East Queensland, with more outdoor activities planned. <br/><br/>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</p><p><br/>What Can We Do is produced by <a href='https://samuham.org'>Samuham Media</a>, and hosted by Prema Menon.<br/><br/>This podcast is also available on major podcast platforms.<br/><br/><br/></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

What Can We Do?

Samuham Media

Inclusive outdoor recreation in South East Queensland - Mathew Townsend, Nature Freedom

MAR 2, 202221 MIN
What Can We Do?

Inclusive outdoor recreation in South East Queensland - Mathew Townsend, Nature Freedom

MAR 2, 202221 MIN

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<p>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. <br/><br/>Mathew Townsend founded <a href='https://naturefreedom.org.au/'>Nature Freedom</a> 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&apos;s own lived experience of living with autism and hearing impairment, and being often excluded from environmental groups and sustainability spaces.<br/><br/>Video interview with captions available <a href='https://bit.ly/3vyZ9wM'>here.</a><br/><br/> Nature Freedom runs a range of eco crafts and environmental workshops in South-East Queensland, with more outdoor activities planned. <br/><br/>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</p><p><br/>What Can We Do is produced by <a href='https://samuham.org'>Samuham Media</a>, and hosted by Prema Menon.<br/><br/>This podcast is also available on major podcast platforms.<br/><br/><br/></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>