Feeling Herd Group

An Inclusive Group for Teens

to Express, Reflect, and Grow with horses, nature and art

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This group is an inclusive group for young people who are ‘high-school aged’.

It’s an opportunity to come together and connect with new and familiar faces in an inclusive and safe space to share, explore, learn, support and grow.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, bodies and identities.

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In this program, we will provide experiences and activities designed to help participants build skills and confidence as they navigate challenges and changes in their lives. We will also explore strategies for self-care and personal resilience, with a particular focus on supporting the nervous system through sensory modulation techniques—helping participants feel grounded, regulated, and ready to thrive in all environments.

Over the two days, participants will have the opportunity to spend time with our horses, during Equine Assisted Therapy sessions designed to build capacity for self-awareness, awareness of ‘others’, confidence, social communication skills and independence.

We also spend time in nature exploring a range of self-care strategies to foster new understandings to develop skills for self-regulation of emotions.

Participants will also participate in art therapy sessions, designed for self-reflection and to integrate new learnings and experiences.

This program is NDIS approved and will help your young person practice the following skills:

  • Social communication and collaboration – connecting with peers, reading social cues, learning to collaborate and working as part of a team and developing healthy boundaries in relationships.

  • Self-advocacy and confidence – expressing needs, setting boundaries, and asking for support.Self-advocacy and confidence – expressing needs, setting boundaries, and asking for support.

  • Connection with nature and animals – using sensory and experiential learning to build trust and mindfulness.

  • Expressive and receptive language skills – following instructions, sharing experiences, and describing thoughts and emotions.

  • Emotional awareness and regulation – developing strategies for managing feelings and reactions.

  • Perspective-taking and empathy – understanding the experiences of others, including both people and animals.

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The facilitators

Each of our therapists brings unique and valuable perspectives and skills to the program. All are qualified Allied Health professionals, experienced in supporting children with disabilities and holding additional certification to work alongside animals

Over the two days, participants will be supported by a range of animals, including horses, dogs and cats

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Program Details

DATES: 15th and 16th April, 2026

TIME:  9:30am to 3:00pm

VENUE:  HVCT HQ: 220 Sawyers Gully Rd, SAWYERS GULLY

COST: $840.62 (NDIS CB Improved Daily Living – Therapy Support)

GROUP SIZE: Max. of 12

RSVP: 20th March 2026

INCLUSIONS:

* 2-day Group Therapy program 

* All meals: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided

* All materials for art and skill development.

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