Natural Health Society of Australia

Natural Health Society of Australia We are dedicated to informing people about issues that affect their health and happiness

23/07/2025

Delicious salad, in 3 simple steps. Have salad for lunch this July with the Natural Health Society of Australia.

The countdown is on! Only 8 days to go until our annual seminar and community day. Have you got your ticket yet? Learn a...
18/07/2025

The countdown is on! Only 8 days to go until our annual seminar and community day. Have you got your ticket yet? Learn about digestive health from Bianca James, founder of the Sydney Colon Health Clinic, find out key healthspan insights from Roger French , delve into the world of food as medicine with Wild Health Hub founder Candace Coughlan and tap into your inner calm with Contessa Hajinikitas, author of the 12-minute-mind-reset.
https://www.health.org.au/product/nhsa-annual-seminar-sydney/

17/07/2025

The countdown is on!

Only 9 days left until our annual seminar and community day! 🎉 Have you secured your ticket yet? Join us for expert insights on digestive health with Bianca James, learn about healthspan from Roger French, explore food as medicine with Candace Coughlan, and find your inner calm with Contessa Hajinikitas. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with our community and enhance your wellbeing. Get your ticket now at https://www.health.org.au/product/nhsa-annual-seminar-sydney/!


16/07/2025

The countdown is on! Only 10 days to go until our annual seminar and community day. Have you got your ticket yet? Learn about digestive health from Bianca James, founder of the Sydney Colon Health Clinic, find out key healthspan insights from Roger French, delve into the world of food as medicine with Wild Health Hub founder Candace Coughlan and tap into your inner calm with Contessa Hajinikitas, author of the 12-minute-mind-reset.
https://www.health.org.au/product/nhsa-annual-seminar-sydney/

16/07/2025

Steamed carrot, broccoli and asparagus, with gently cooked garden peas and edamame. Add in chickpeas and avocado for a hearty winter salad.

14/07/2025

Roger French has dedicated his life to researching and writing about health. Over the decades Roger has focused on achievable habits and practices that provide the most impact to our health. At our annual seminar, along with other great speakers, Roger will be breaking down the key approaches he has adopted from his research that have provided him with exceptional quality of life at 84 years old.

https://www.health.org.au/event/nhsa-annual-seminar-july-26/

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Our History

The Natural Health Society of Australia was started in 1960 by Leslie Owen Bailey and Madge Cockburn. These two amazing people had worked together for many years. Mr Bailey had some health issues in his forties and found a book called “The Fast Way to Health” by a Dr McCoy. He started to follow the principles expounded by Dr McCoy and found that his health improved dramatically.

During the Second World War Mr Bailey set up a home for unmarried mothers to support them during their pregnancies. He provided a natural health diet and educated them in how to be healthy. During the course of the war about 200 mothers were helped. Many of the babies were adopted and for one reason or another, 86 of them were not able to be adopted. Mr Bailey set up Hopewood House on a 600 acre dairy farm at Bowral. These children had a very healthy diet and lifestyle and “the experiment” was observed by a Sydney doctor and dentist, Dr Goldsworthy. He discovered that these children were exceedingly healthy and had an excellent record of dental health compared with other Australian children on the same age at that time.

In 1960, the children were growing up and leaving home. Mr Bailey decided to do something for the wider community and set up Hopewood Health Retreat at Wallacia NSW where people could stay and experience the Natural Health lifestyle for a few days or weeks. If they had health issues, they could fast under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

At the same time Mr Bailey set up the Natural Health Society as a place where people could meet regularly to feel supported in their choice to live a Natural Health lifestyle and learn more about how to restore and maintain their health.