We believe we can create a world where young people triumph over adversity and thrive.

Human Nature was born in 2015, out of the heartbreaking recognition that those young people most likely to suffer dire and tragic outcomes, are often least likely to engage in conventional clinical support structures – they simply aren’t getting the help that they need because the help on offer is often not refined and attuned to meet them where they are at, and to work at their pace. 

That’s why we’ve developed an innovative evidence-based model of youth mental health support, delivered by qualified mental health professionals and experienced youth workers, that works to build therapeutic alliances with young people who conventional services have failed to engage.

Through offering exciting and fun adventures in nature, we are able to engage young people in the therapeutic support they often urgently need – evidenced by our remarkable 95% engagement rate. We create safe and supportive environments, where young people often feel more able to open up and share their stories, helping them to overcome past trauma, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive.

The theme of our 2024 Annual Impact Report is “Healing through connection”. This reflects our belief that it’s through truly connecting with young people and understanding what it takes to engage them in the therapeutic support they need that we can help them overcome their challenges, heal and thrive.

Key achievements in the last year

There truly is power in connection and this is evident in the achievements of the 2023/24 financial year at Human Nature. By working together, Human Nature: 

  • Supported 126 young people in the Northern Rivers region, positively impacting not only their mental health but also their families, peers, teachers, and the wider community.
  • Achieved a 95% engagement rate, with young people staying connected for 10 sessions or more — an industry-leading figure, especially for those facing significant challenges.
  • Saw 83% of participants reporting improvements in their mental health, proving that our service is creating impactful change in the lives of young people.
  • Listened to young people and integrated their feedback so that our activities and programs stay relevant to their needs. 
  • Implemented a cultural safety evaluation to support our current and future Aboriginal young people, ensuring that our services are culturally competent.
  • Partnered with Social Futures and The Family Centre to deliver the Resilient Kids program, funded by Healthy North Coast through the Australian Government.
  • Secured multi-year commitments from key partners (including, the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation, Future Generation Global, Ingrained Foundation and Seaton Foundation).
  • Welcomed a diverse group of new donors who generously contributed funds, time, and expertise to make out work possible 
  • Raised $4.50 for every one that we spent on fundraising. 

These significant achievements have encouraged us to dream about what is possible for the future.

You can read more about our impact for young people below and see for yourself the strength and innovation of our programs and learn how your support improves the lives of young people.

Our 2024 Annual Impact Report

You can also watch our 2024 Annual Impact Report highlights video below.

Click below to view our 2023 Impact report.

Click below to view our 2022 Impact report.

Financial statements

To view our current financial statement visit the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.