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Type of Event: In-person Workshop
When: Friday 11 July, 10am – 2pm
Location: MacKillop Family Services, 237 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Event Overview: Are you an education professional with a therapy dog, just starting out, or exploring this rewarding field? Join us for a practical professional development session on integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy into your work and implementing high-quality Animal-Assisted Education curriculum.
Working with children and young people in real-world settings often involves unexpected situations that standard therapy dog training may not address. Successfully delivering effective programs requires flexibility, experience, and ongoing dynamic risk assessment. This workshop equips you with tools and strategies to navigate these moments with confidence and care.
Alongside experienced facilitators from across Victoria, we’ll explore: preparing your session kit, creating safe and welcoming spaces, supporting calm and positive interactions, using engaging activities to meet diverse needs, and caring for your dog’s wellbeing in varied environments.
You’ll also gain access to pre-recorded real-life demonstrations, receive ready-to-use resources, and connect with other professionals.
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
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: NSW
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Spring Camp is a three-day, two-night experience for teens aged 13–17, focused on confidence, social skills, and personal growth through nature and horses. Camp Details First Week: September 29 – October 1, 2025 Second Week: October 6 – October 8, 2025 Cost: $500 per camper (includes meals and activities) A portion of each fee supports The Kind Farm Inc., helping rescued horses in NSW. What to Expect Campers will stay overnight with full supervision, engaging in creative expression, hands-on activities with horses, and workshops on emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills. Facilitated by qualified counsellors and equine-assisted therapy practitioners, the camp provides a safe and supportive environment.
Start Date: 29th September, 2025
End Date: 8th October, 2025
Start Time: 09:30 am
End Time: 03:30 pm
Address: Bruwalin Place, Hartley NSW 2790
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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