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When: New date TBC (AEST Brisbane, QLD time)
Who can attend: If you are a current financial ATL member, you can register to attend.
Type of Event: On demand online event
When: Ongoing
Event Overview: Being autistic in a world not designed for autism brings challenges. Research and clinical practice confirm that equine interaction has a powerful positive impact for autistic people. Speakers will share information about how and why equine interaction is often effective and how other professionals can leverage this power in the work they do. Speakers: Dr Temple Grandin, PhD, Professor and Animal Behaviorist Irina Amelina, B.Ed. Director, Equus Terra Therapeutic Horse-riding, EA & SO coach Dr Anja Kriegeskotten MD, FRANZCP, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Igor Shpitsberg MD, FRANZCP, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Special Education Prof Tony Attwood – Clinical Psychologist PhD MAPS FCCP Dr Michelle S Garnett
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Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid Course - This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18), who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. The Blended YMHFA course involves an E-Learning Component (self-paced online modules 5 - 7 hours) & an Instructor-led component (one day f:f training). Come and learn these invaluable life skills, in a supportive environment, with therapy dogs on site to provide emotional support. Facilitated by Denise Warmington - Multi-licensed MHFA Instructor / Credentialed Mental Health Nurse / Certified Assistance Dog Trainer. To register email: admin@canineassisted.au
Start Date: 25th March, 2026
End Date: 25th March, 2026
Start Time: 09:30 am
End Time: 04:30 pm
Address: Unit 5, 91 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully 3156
Event Location: NSW
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Beyond Boundaries Join us for the Beyond Boundaries 6-day Training in March, 2026. This comprehensive hybrid learning program is designed to equip therapists with the practical resources and clinical skills to safely, ethically and effectively incorporate principles of Ecotherapy into their current clinical practice, whilst ensuring compliance with leading regulatory bodies. The 4-day intensive at Wangat Lodge in Dungog, NSW is enhanced by 2 full days of dynamic, interactive online learning. Date: 16th to 19th March, 2026 Time: From 8:30am Monday to 4:00pm Thursday Location: Wangat Lodge, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420 Facilitator: Hosted by Sue Jakes & Mauro Vieira Price: $2,950 (incl GST) More info: https://naturebasedtherapies.com.au/training/
Start Date: 16th March, 2026
End Date: 19th March, 2026
Start Time: 09:00 am
End Time: 05:00 pm
Address: 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420
Event Location: QLD
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: PATS offers Therapy Dog & Handler Training for human & canine teams. Starting with a Suitability Assessment, we travel to various locations across Queensland. Go to https://form.jotform.com/241801300391039 to find out more.
Start Date: 1st July, 2025
End Date: 31st December, 2026
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Event Location: N/A
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Dates for 2025 Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy training. Level One (online) and Level Two (face to face 2 days). Plus a NEW 2 day PD for ADVANCED animal assisted therapists at Gadara Farm including horses (even if you aren't horsey) donkeys, goats, pigs, guinea pigs and other species). Experiential learning and practitioner self care. Take activities and ideas back to your own practice. All courses are run by Sarah Munn, occupational therapist and animal/equine assisted therapist and educator. Sarah has worked extensively in paediatrics and works now with parents in the neurodiversity and trauma areas of clinical practice. Registered with AHPRA. Also, trained in second degree equine reiki and reiki master for humans, and is registered as a meditation teacher with MAA.
Start Date: 5th February, 2025
End Date: 19th December, 2025
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