INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS FAQs

What you need to know before joining Soil to Soul.

Can I Join from Outside Australia?

At this stage, we’re welcoming new international members from:

  • New Zealand
  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom

Members from these countries can join:

  • All-In Membership
  • Shorty’s Shed — Home Butchery Hub

Please note:

Our Soil to Soul Community Directory is currently available only to Australians or those living in Australia, as it focuses on land sharing and in-person connections within the country.

Most Soil to Soul resources translate globally, including:

  • herbal remedy making
  • tallow & natural skincare workshops
  • fermenting & food preservation
  • sausage making & meat processing principles
  • knife skills & hygiene systems
  • mineral education
  • detox education
  • natural first aid basics
  • growing fundamentals
  • pantry systems
  • seasonal food storage
  • animal respect & ethical processing
  • community values & conflict resolution tools

You’ll simply adapt:

  • plant species
  • climate
  • growing seasons
  • livestock types
  • local laws

food safety regulations to suit where you live.

Some content is written specifically for Australian conditions, including:

  • planting calendars
  • native plants & weeds
  • seasonal growing schedules
  • Australian suppliers
  • regulatory references
  • local emergency numbers
  • community directory listings

International members can still use the frameworks — but should cross-check details with local regulations and climate conditions.

Soil to Soul is:

  • non-political
  • non-fear-based
  • skill-focused
  • beginner-friendly
  • safety-led
  • slow-living oriented
  • grounded in lived experience
  • respectful of animals and land

We’re not a quick-fix platform.We’re here for people who want to learn properly.

For the safest and best learning experience, we recommend accessing Soil to Soul on a:

  • desktop computer
  • laptop
  • tablet

Our practical demonstrations aren’t designed for phone-based learning.

To keep everyone safe:

  • the Community Directory is Australia-only
  • land-sharing tools are for local use
  • international members won’t appear in the Directory
  • offline connection tools apply within Australia

All members, regardless of location, are bound by our Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions.

If you’re unsure whether Soil to Soul is right for you from New Zealand, the USA, Canada or the UK, we’re happy to help.

Email us anytime at: soiltosoul.au@protonmail.com or fill out the Contact form here.

We’d love to welcome you in — wherever you’re learning from.