FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We generally work outside and request that sturdy, fully enclosed footwear is worn.
We suggest participants dress for the weather – hat and sun cream, a raincoat if it’s a bit wet and a warm jacket if it’s cold.
We have some boots and raincoats on hand if you don’t have these or happen to forget to bring them.
Please let us know if you have any concerns about allergies to animals, sand, grass, bees, foods etc.
No previous horse experience is necessary. Each participant is provided with safety guidelines for being around horses.
Sessions may involve a 'mounted' experience with a horse with a purpose related to psychological therapy however the practitioners at Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies do not offer horse riding coaching.
If you’re after horse riding lessons or hippotherapy (physiotherapy-based and with a focus on physical improvements), we would recommend you contact a suitably accredited hippotherapist, an experienced horse-riding coach or the Riding for the Disabled.
Most definitely. There will be opportunity for parents/carers to be involved in sessions where suitable and to learn about the progress being made so they may best support their child or young person.
We also provide the parent/carer with written feedback and advice after sessions (where appropriate) to assist with the growth and learning at home, school and out in the community.
Sessions are 1 hour in length and costs vary. Please contact us for our pricing schedule.
We are a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Nadine Delaney is a registered provider with Medicare and a rebate of
$81. 90 is available with a referral from your GP.
Hunter Valley Children’s Therapies is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme and clients with funding support through the NDIS in the category of CB Improved Daily Living and Innovative Community Participation may be able to access funding for Individual Therapy and Group programs.
We also offer support to children and young people living in Out of Home Care (OOHC) and are able to liaise with their OOHC provider to offer details for funding submissions.
We understand that at times it is necessary to cancel booked sessions and we really appreciate as much notice as possible. We ask for 48 hours notice to avoid cancellation fees.
Medicare rebates are not applicable on cancellation charges.
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is offered by a qualified mental health practitioner where participants are offered safe experiences with horses for the purpose of addressing psychological challenges and developing new skills to achieve wellness.
EAT provides opportunity for self-development, relationship development and skill development, offered in an experiential way, with horses incorporated into the therapeutic process.