Cardinia Equine and Animal Assisted Counselling and Play Therapy

05/08/2026

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY IS NOT AN NDIS SCAM

Ben Fordham recently described “horse therapy” as the latest NDIS scam. This misleading generalisation fails to distinguish recreational activities from legitimate animal-assisted therapy.

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The NDIA confirms that animal-assisted therapy can be funded when delivered by a qualified health professional as part of a goal-directed, evidence-based treatment plan and when it meets NDIS funding requirements.

ATL supports action against fraud, inflated fees and inappropriate claiming. However, legitimate practitioners and participants should not be discredited because some providers misuse the system.

ATL has written to Ben Fordham to request a correction and has offered to provide accurate information about this specialised field.

Fraud should be exposed—but facts and professional distinctions matter.

Read the NDIA guidance:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/assistive-technology/animal-supports/what-animal-assisted-therapy

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05/08/2026

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31/07/2026

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We can debate curriculum, screen time, standards, all of it. But none of it matters if a kid doesn't feel liked by the adult teaching them.

Rita Pierson said this in her TED talk and it's stuck with early childhood educators ever since, because it's true at every age — but it's foundational at this one.

A three-year-old doesn't care about your lesson plan. They care whether you're glad they're there.

Relationship isn't the soft part of the job. It's the whole job.

23/07/2026

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22/07/2026

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21/07/2026

Prayers

21/07/2026

Give it a try! Such a fun process.
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10/07/2026

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09/07/2026

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08/07/2026

We're excited to announce that WHERE THE HORSES HEAL THE SOUL is now available to rent or own on cable, satellite, and digital platforms including Apple TV and Prime Video!

Where the Horses Heal the Soul follows children, adults, and veterans living with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges who find a lifeline forward at ROCK Ride On Center for Kids. Through the motion of riding and the calming presence of horses, walls begin to come down and healing takes hold, as participants discover connection, courage, and purpose.
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