Author name: Heartfelt Support

Astro the miniature therapy horse portrait
Equine Programs

Equine Therapy: An Historical Timeline

This is not our own work. We found a nifty app that makes historical timelines and fed Equine Therapy into it. This was the result, an Equine Therapy Timeline. And we think it’s quite good.  A History Timeline About Equine Therapy Equine therapy has been used for centuries as a form of healing and therapy. […]

Diverse and inclusive community gathering showing LGBTQI+ pride and support
Community & Wellbeing

Ensuring LGBTQI+ Inclusivity in Disability Support Services

Embracing Diversity: Ensuring LGBTQI+ Inclusivity in Disability Support Services In the world of disability support, the mandate is clear: to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and person-centered services that enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Within this mission lies a critical facet often overlooked: inclusivity for all, including members of the LGBTQI+ community. Heartfelt […]

Support worker and NDIS participant walking together in a park
Support Workers & Providers

What Does a Good Mentor / Support Worker Do?

A Crucial Role Mentoring and supporting a client is a crucial element of engaging them in order to improve their lives, outlook, and well-being. An initial discussion of the client’s specific individual needs should be undertaken with great attention placed on their personal feelings and circumstances. To be a good Mentor / Support Worker, open […]

Why is Noddy masked?
Community & Wellbeing

Why Is Noddy Masked?

If you’re a regular, or you’re looking through our pictures, you often see Noddy is wearing various masks. While these are generally known as fly masks or fly veils, it’s not flies that cause him to be wearing it. Noddy suffers from a condition called Uveitis. Uveitis is an eye condition affecting horses that involves […]

Portrait of Astro the equine therapy pony wearing a halter
Equine Programs

Is Horse Riding Part of Equine Therapy?

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

Close-up of Astro the therapy pony outdoors at sunset
Equine Programs

How Hanging with Horses Makes Us Feel Good Physically

How Horses Help Us Feel Good Physically If you’ve ever been around horses, you probably already know how amazing these creatures are. They’ve been our buddies for thousands of years, and today we’re still riding, working, and even healing with them. Scientists have started to notice that there’s something special going on when we’re with […]

Astro the miniature horse in an outdoor equine therapy setting
Equine Programs

How It Works: Equine Therapy for PTSD

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

NDIS participant walking with their support worker in a community setting
Community & Wellbeing

My NDIS Plan Is Not Adequate

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide Australians with a disability with the support they need to live an ordinary life. The basis of this is your NDIS plan If you feel that your NDIS plan is not adequate, there are steps you can take to address the issue. Here is a […]

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