When: 19-21 February 2025, online
The 2025 ATL Virtual Conference is a 3 day live event, (plus 90 days on demand) featuring an exciting mix of international and Australian speakers aligned to the animal-assisted services sector.
All ATL current financial members receive a complimentary ticket to attend!
Discussion topic: Assistance Animals
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Friday 28 March 2025, 12:00pm AEST Brisbane
Who can attend: If you are a current financial ATL member, you can register to attend.
ATL will be seeking input from members on ideas to improve public access rights. Member Connect meetings aim to provide ATL Financial members with an opportunity to support each other through shared knowledge and experience.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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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: 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: Online Event
Event Overview: Short Course: certificate of completion to acknowledge personal and / or professional development. Suits teens to seniors For all those wishing to gain insight into Equine / Animal / Nature assisted support practice for self and others Valuable for volunteers and / or implementing quality ethics in current or future practice Guest Presenter: Wendy Coombe Animal Therapies Ltd Founder, Mental Health Outreach, Health Promotion Activities and Media Over 2 days 13th and 14th February, 2025 via Zoom 11 - 2pm AEDT (includes 1/2 hour break) Register to receive the Zoom link Sponsorship available to fund-offer this course, with an ESP membership For more info and to register: michelle@equinesupportedprograms.com.au
Start Date: 13th February, 2025
End Date: 14th February, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
End Time: 02:00 pm
Address: Register to receive a Zoom link
Event Location: NSW
Type of Event: Seminars
Event Overview: Gentle Giants Day Retreat: A Restorative Space Feeling overwhelmed and in need of deep rest? The Gentle Giants Day Retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary where you can reconnect with yourself, rejuvenate, and restore your energy. Surrounded by nature and a herd of gentle horses, this retreat provides a restorative space for reflection, relaxation, and self-care. Take a break from the demands of your work and daily life, and recharge in a serene environment. Whether you’re seeking respite from burnout or simply need a day to pause and breathe, this retreat will help you leave feeling balanced, grounded, and renewed.
Start Date: 7th March, 2025
End Date: 7th March, 2025
Start Time: 09:00 am
End Time: 03:00 pm
Address: Budawang
Event Location: N/A
Type of Event: Online Event
Event Overview: Equine Assisted Therapy Level One is the first step to introducing horses into your practice. This part time program runs over 10 weeks with face to face time in a small group. You work directly with Sarah Munn (OT) who runs a multi-disciplinary farm based program and has been in the sector for over ten years working closely with OTA and ATL to help establish and maintain standards and competencies. You work on your own goals, learn about AAT/EAT procedures, clinical applications, animal welfare, environment and how to build, promote and deliver your programs. You will learn how to write goals that can be measured and run a safe and effective service. We meet for 75 minutes in 8 sessions with work in between - there is full access to Sarah for 10 weeks via email/phone to reach your goals.
Start Date: 5th February, 2025
End Date: 16th April, 2025
Start Time: 09:00 am
End Time: 09:00 am
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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