Our Team

Meet Our Team

Mathew Townsend

Mathew Townsend

Founder / CEO

Mathew founded Nature Freedom in May 2017. When Nature Freedom was founded, his story spread out in the community.

He found that he is not alone in creating and maintaining passions in finding employment in the environmental field.

Mathew’s story became a community story with others who share the same challenges and journeys.

Stephanie Faber

Stephanie Faber

Marketing and Communications Lead

Stephanie has been part of Nature Freedom since 2021.

She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2012, and an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design from East Coast Institute of TAFE in 2015. Despite this, she experienced many difficulties finding employment due to her Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Through working with Nature Freedom, Stephanie hopes to use her skills to benefit others with similar experiences.

Rochelle 'Rocky' Bath

Rochelle 'Rocky' Bath

Admin and client engagement coordinator

Toni Bann

Toni Bann

Adventure Buddy Team Lead