This article is general in nature and should not be read as personal professional advice. Always seek the opinion of your trusted advisors. This article is provided as general information by Heartfelt Support, a supplier of equine therapy and related horse activities in Adelaide, South Australia. Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, […]
You may have noticed we now offer Art Therapy in Adelaide at our Morphett Vale Art and Music Centre. Art therapy is a form of therapy that uses artistic expression and creativity as a means of communication and self-expression. It’s widely seen as an effective treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, […]
Horses have long been associated with Australia – think The Man From Snowy River. Hanging around with horses is a great way to relax and when you are relaxed, you are more receptive to interaction with those around you. Combining horses with trained therapists of various kinds can offer a pathway to overcoming emotional, mental […]
Noddy has joined us at Heartfelt Support, and he has quite the story. Here it is, written by Anita Trenwith, who raised him from a young foal. Photos also by Anita. ———————————- The story of SABA Noddy The journey from the mountains of Kosciuszko to South Australian therapy pony Kosciuszko brumby mare, previously named “SABA […]
OPINION PIECE – Robert Godden, Managing Director, 2025 Version 🏗️ Why Won’t South Australia Build Inclusively? South Australia is growing. Houses are springing up on the edges of cities. Town centres are getting new facades, new facilities, new energy. Politicians talk about infrastructure like it’s a badge of honour. Developers talk about opportunity. But […]
Recently, I sat down with a lovely lady named Jane, who has been a client of ours for a short while, but in that time we have got to know a humorous, and courageous person. I asked Jane how COVID-19 had affected her world. Jane told me that the major issue for her had been […]
We saw this posted on Facebook: How do I become the Greatest Support Worker the world has ever known? So, here’s our answer. David Seabury said “Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others.” Just asking the question is your biggest step forward. Well […]
The term ”Psychosocial Recovery Coaching” has come out of nowhere over the last few months. You may be wondering what it is, and whether you need it, and can access it. Let’s start with what the NDIS defines a Recovery Coach as. This is from their website: A recovery coach is an NDIS funded worker […]
Some providers of services are registered with the NDIS, and some are not. Why? It really depends. To be registered, a provider has to go through an audit process and demonstrate that they have dozens of policies and procedures, so that all their staff will (in theory) operate according to strict rules. The thinking behind […]
The Independent Advisory Group to the National Disability Insurance Scheme has written a comprehensive paper on choice and control. They say ” many people with disability have had little experience of choice and control in their life, and that the NDIS requires a massive change in the way everyone worked – for both participants and […]
