Welcome to the Healing World of
Mindfulness With
Farm Friends
Holistic Mental Health & Disability Support
Mindfulness with Farm Friends
is a specialised mental health and disability support service designed for kind individuals who value compassion, connection, nature, and the healing presence of animal friends. Through holistic, personalised support, we nurture personal growth, enhance wellbeing, and empower each participant to achieve their own unique and meaningful goals.
For Animal & Nature Lovers
If you’re an animal and nature lover looking for a Gold Coast service that offers a calm, compassionate, and nurturing environment, Mindfulness With Farm Friends may be just what you have been searching for.
We provide a safe space for healing — guiding NDIS participants to discover the transformative power of connecting with animals, nature, and importantly themselves through grounding mindfulness practices.
Testimonials
I am really grateful for Ila from Mindfulness with Farm Friends support and the positive impact she’s had on my life. She treats me with respect, always makes shifts fun, and has empowered me to achieve many of my goals. Ila’s person-centered approach has helped me feel comfortable and supported, and her passion for animals and helping vulnerable people is inspiring. Through our time together, Ila has shown me the healing power of spending time in nature and with animals, which has really benefited my mental health.
- Holly
Services
Farm Friends Animal & Nature Program
This one-of-a-kind, nature-based program offers a gentle and meaningful way to connect with farm animals and the natural world. Guided by your animal-loving support worker, you’ll engage in a variety of farm tasks, such as feeding, grooming, walking, and providing enrichment for the animals. Every interaction is designed to be calm, nurturing, and mutually beneficial, fostering a deep sense of respect and connection between you and the Farm Friends Animals.
In this peaceful environment, you’ll experience the joy of building relationships based on kindness, empathy, patience, and care, while developing valuable life skills that support your emotional and personal growth.
Mindfulness Practices Support
This program gently guides you into the present moment through supportive mindfulness activities tailored to your individual interests, needs and capabilities. You will have the opportunity to explore grounding practices such as meditation, nature connection, self-care, yoga, journaling, mindful art, and oracle card insights all facilitated by your holistic support worker.
These sessions help you develop essential life skills, feel more aligned, calm, empowered and capable. This support provides the opportunity to heal, honour and process your thoughts and emotions. The focus is on creating a safe, nurturing space to support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
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Community Access Support
We understand how hard it can be to access the community when you’ re living with a disability or mental health challenges. Things like transport, physical mobility, social anxiety, or unfamiliar places can make it feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Your experienced support worker will guide these outings in a way that feels safe, enjoyable, and empowering.
Whether it’s shopping, attending appointments, recreational activities, reaching individual goals, or enjoying nightlife like concerts, festivals, and shows we’re here as your trusted guide and companion so you can live an enriching life to the fullest, and feel connected, confident, and truly part of your community.
Holistic & Personalised Support
Mindfulness with Farm Friends
Our holistic, person-centred programs offer a peaceful, nurturing environment where you can connect with nature and animals, practice mindfulness, and engage in community activities — all while being supported in a meaningful and mindful way. We align ourselves with individuals who are ready to take the next step in their personal growth and seek genuine support in a space that fosters emotional resilience, self-discovery, goal achievement, and lasting wellbeing.
“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I see a soul”.
~ A.D. Williams ~