EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAM

🌿 Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program for NDIS Participants

Offered Every Sunday – Hourly Sessions

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🐴 Program Overview

Our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program is a goal-focused, experiential learning experience delivered in partnership with our trained horses. Designed specifically to support participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), this program promotes physical, emotional, and psychosocial development in a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.

EAL is will include lead-led riding in a secure contained paddock. All other equine activities occur on the ground, making it suitable for participants of all mobility levels. At this stage we do not provide riding for those with mobility issues.
 

🗓 Session Details

• When: Every Sunday

• Duration: 1-hour sessions

• Frequency: Weekly (or as per participant’s plan)

• Group Size: 1:1 or small group (max 4 participants)

• Location: NDIThrive Farm, 231 Bangholme Rd, Bangholme
   

🎯 NDIS-Aligned Learning Outcomes

Each session is structured to support participant goals.:

Skill Development

Social & Community Participation - Communication, cooperation, teamwork, respect for others

Health & Wellbeing - Mindfulness, emotional regulation, self-awareness

Capacity Building - Confidence, responsibility, independence

Sensory Regulation - Calming sensory input through equine contact

Daily Living - Routine development, task completion, safety awareness

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🐎 What to Expect in a Session

Each session is led by qualified facilitators with experience in disability support and equine therapy. Activities may include:

• Leading and grooming horses

• Building obstacle courses with horses

• Observation and reflection exercises

• Trust and leadership tasks

• Goal-oriented exercises tailored to individual NDIS plans

All activities are adapted to meet each participant's ability level and personal goals.

Lead Lead Rides - note that not every session will incorporate riding

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👥 Who Can Participate?

• Children (5+) and adults with physical, intellectual, sensory, and/or psychosocial disabilities

• Plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants

• No prior horse experience necessary
   

📝 NDIS Billing Information

All our services come out of CORE in the NDIS budget.

We do not use Therapy unless as a Stated Support in Capacity Building you have Increased Social and Community Participation.

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📌 Booking & Intake

To get started:

1. Contact Us: Schedule a free consultation and intake assessment.

2. Goal Mapping: We tailor your EAL program to your NDIS goals.

3. Start Learning: Weekly Sunday sessions begin at your chosen hour.