Earth Gardens Referrals
Our Criteria
Anyone can apply to be a participant at Earth Gardens, provided these criteria are met:
Aged 16 to 64
Aotearoa NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents
Have lived with a disability, health condition, or other life challenge for six months or longer
On a Work and Income benefit
Have an interest in hands-on learning in a productive garden setting - our days are active and outdoors.
Other funding options are possible for Earth Gardens referrals, for example ACC - contact us to find out more.
Earth Gardens Referrals
Participants are referred to us in many ways:
Community Mental Health and Addiction services
Health agencies
GPs, HIPs, Health Coaches
NGOs
Whanau/self referral
If you're interested in knowing more about Earth Gardens for your client, for a whanau/family member, or for yourself, please get in touch. We will arrange a time to chat to see if we're a good fit for your needs.