User Profile

Simone Potter

Before co-founding Bush Magic Adventures in 2022, Simone had worked for over 20 years in out of home care, community development, school counselling and other community focussed roles. After seeing the impact nature connection and nature based therapy has on kids, she felt it was time to branch out to pursue her true passion - helping kids who need extra support to find belonging and acceptance. She hopes to help many more children to experience all the wonderful benefits of Bush School through Bush Magic Adventure Therapy.

Opinion

What we are really teaching kids when we keep them too safe

By Simone Potter, founder of Bush Magic Adventure Therapy We live in a world where children’s lives are more protected, programmed, and padded than ever before. Helmets, knee pads, safe surfaces, safety scissors – these things have their place...

Simone Potter

July 2025

Local Business

Nature contact influences children’s resilience, well-being and emotional regulation, survey finds

By Simone Potter, founder of Bush Magic Adventure Therapy Why is ‘bush school’ and outdoor learning gaining in popularity? What makes for a successful bush school program? How does increased nature connectedness impact children with special needs?...

Simone Potter

February 2025

Local Business

Bush Magic Adventure Therapy launches at Don’s Farm

On Sunday, 28th July, nestled between Mullet Creek and the backdrop of the escarpment at Don’s Farm Avondale, Dharawal land, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for the celebration of National Tree Day. The event was made possible by 3 community minded...

Simone Potter

August 2024

Opinion

‘School is not for everyone’ – director of Bush Magic Adventure Therapy

For most parents, sending their children to school is a given, something that all children do and a part of life so natural that they never question whether there is another way. And for most kids, school is fine and contributes to the child’s...

Simone Potter

July 2024