Horsetales

26/08/2025

Welcome to the team, Jo!

We are excited to welcome Jo Kitchen to our team. Jo is a Clinical Social Worker (Medicare Provider) with 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families. Jo draws upon a range of interventions including Narrative, Schema, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Solution Focused approaches. She has completed advanced EMDR training and her background spans the fields of Child Protection, Refugee Settlement, Aboriginal Health, and Family Violence, reflecting extensive expertise as a trauma practitioner. Jo offers individual and family counselling, assisting clients in understanding their challenges and fostering greater connection with themselves and those who matter most.

At the moment, Jo visits the farm monthly for regular appointments and has immediate availability. Her next farm visit will be 13/09. Please contact us on 0480 099 247 or info@horsetales.com.au if you would like to make an appointment.

01/08/2025

What a great initiative! As a registered provider with Animal- Assisted Therapies we would be honoured to take part. If you know anyone who may benefit from applying, please share!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18SCV5B3W6/?mibextid=wwXIfrroeve sow

New animal-assisted mental health funding round now open – support for the veterinarian health sector

Elanco Animal Health has again partnered with Animal Therapies Ltd to provide animal-assisted mental health services for veterinary workers to support the ongoing mental health challenges faced by the industry.

Did you know that veterinarians are up to four times more likely to take their own lives?

If you or someone you know in the veterinary health sector could benefit through this initiative, we encourage you to apply via the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7JW86S