Fern Collective

30/07/2026

🌿 Nothing beats getting outdoors! The team had an awesome time exploring the trails around Ross Creek Waterfall this week.

Dunedin really turned it on for us we’re so fortunate to have such stunning bush walks and scenery just minutes from town.

We are getting ready to launch our Fern walking group and we would love to know you go to spots. What’s your favorite local spot for a quick reset in nature? 👇

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

🌿 PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: Kaiko Magnetic Pads

Product reviews from our trusted local team help our families buy with confidence, knowing what we truly test and recommend!

We recently picked up some of the Kiako Magnetic Pads, and we just love them! So did one of our two year old ferns who spent half an hour playing on it today!

These have turned out to be such an engaging, versatile tool in our space. Not only does the magnetic board promote hands-on learning and creativity, but it’s also fantastic for building fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills.

We initially purchased them as a sensory and literacy support tool for pre and early primary-aged children... but we’ve quickly found they are just as popular with the adults as they are with the kids!

If you’re looking for a quiet, satisfying, and screen-free tool to add to your toolkit or home, these get a huge thumbs-up from us.

Highly recommended!

30/07/2026

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30/07/2026

🌿 Art and breathwork coming together in today's session!

In the group today, Claire and Holly used art to make our breathing visible! The concept was simple yet powerful: as we inhaled, our hand moved across the page, drawing a continuous line. When the breath stopped, the line stopped. As the breath released, a new line began, stopping again as the exhale ended.

By seeing our breath mapped out on paper, we could physically watch our rhythm change in real time. It served as a visual guide to help us notice, redirect, and regain control of our breathing, gently guiding it back to a calm, balanced state.

It’s amazing how a simple piece of paper and a line can become such an effective tool for self-regulation!

For those who missed it, Claire is giving a great example in the video below.

Remember the right way for us, might be the wrong way for you. So we you in courage you to be intentional and explore what works for you, acknowledge your breathing and become intuned.

30/07/2026

🪼 Slow down, take a breath, and float away...

On our recent visit to SEA LIFE Melbourne, I found myself completely spellbound by the jellyfish exhibit.

Watching them gently pulse through the glowing, bright color tanks is pure sensory magic. The colors, the slow, rhythmic movement... honestly, I could have stood there for hours just soaking in the calm!

Beyond the jellyfish zen-zone, the whole place was packed with energy, interaction and sensory seeking joys! The interactive touch tanks, hands-on displays, and child-friendly spaces made it such an amazing experience for curious little hands and big imaginations alike.

There’s nothing quite like watching kids get completely immersed in discovering ocean life up close.

🔊 Quick note: take your headphones, it's very noisy and busy, however many quiet and comfortable spaces to rest away from the busy!

🌿 Quick Poll for my underwater lovers:

What’s your absolute favorite thing to see at the aquarium?

🪼 Mesmerising Jellyfish (Team Sensory Bliss)

🦈 Gliding Sharks & Rays in the underwater tunnels

🐧 Waddling Penguins

🐊 Crocodile, if your Melbourne!

🪸 Interactive Touch Pools & Discovery Zones

Drop your favorite in the comments below!

30/07/2026

🌿 Together; creative duo's Claire and Holly led the ACC Art therapy group centered around the power of breathwork. We explored what it means to truly tune in to our breath noticing the pace, the depth, reaching the core and finding what feels safe and comfortable but also identifying the uncomfortable and awkward. We practiced intentional breathing as a grounding tool to help center our minds and bodies through different activities.

To bring a different way for those that struggle with traditional breathwork alone we made custom character pin dolls to visually represent their breath giving them a character and personality to tune into. It was a creative and tactile way to connect with our internal experiences and give a tangible identity to something we often take for granted.

We’re so glad to have our group running for another round and connecting through these meaningful sessions!

30/07/2026

🌿 Thanks to everyone who visited the Fern team at the Otago Polytechnic Winter Wellness week! We loved seeing you there!

30/07/2026

🌿 It's ok! Ellie the elephant made it home safely! Thanks to the sunflower lanyard Ellie got some additional accommodations to make flying safe and comfortable! Thanks to the Air NZ team for being awesome in both NZ and Australia.

29/07/2026

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Our first Rainbow Whānau Baby Loss online support meeting takes place this evening ❤️