Australia's first dementia-friendly forest trail offers a sensory experience in native woodland
In short: Located in Woowookarung Regional Park, this unique trail was designed specifically for people living with dementia and their carers. This segment from the 1500th episode of Gardening Australia highlights how thoughtful landscape design can create inclusive, accessible spaces within native bushland.
Situated on Wadawurrung Country near Ballarat, Victoria, the Woowookarung Regional Park spans 641 hectares of Messmate stringybark woodland and native heath. The site features Australia's inaugural dementia-friendly forest and sensory trail, a project developed through collaboration with those it serves.
The trail was featured in Season 35, Episode 34 of Gardening Australia, marking the program's 1500th broadcast. The initiative stands out as a significant example of how horticultural spaces can be adapted to support cognitive health and provide meaningful outdoor experiences for individuals and their caregivers.
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