Co-founder & Director NatureFix, BSc (Hons)

Waminda Parker, co-founder and director of NatureFix, brings over 25 years’ experience in strategic planning, research, and project management to drive innovative nature-based health solutions. Renowned for her ability to foster transdisciplinary collaborations, Waminda partners with government agencies, land managers, industry groups, communities, and research institutions to deliver impactful outcomes. Her efforts have resulted in the successful establishment of large-scale, long-term projects, alliances, and programs that champion holistic approaches to sustainability and community resilience. 

With a background in ecological landscape restoration, urban planning, and design research, Waminda translates the latest scientific insights into practical interventions. These efforts underpin NatureFix's mission to integrate evidence-based research and trauma-informed practices into its programs and tools, designed to enhance emotional regulation and mental wellbeing through connections with nature. Empowering individuals, communities, and organisations to embed the transformative and therapeutic benefits of nature into everyday life and practice.