Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning
Animals have the power to help a wide variety of people improve their lives by helping them feel relaxed, gain confidence, improve communication skills, increase exercise, gross motor development and to feel at ease to learn new skills.
Our sessions/programs are all individualised to suit the needs of each client.
Sessions can include outdoor play based
learning and education tutoring.
Groups
Social skills can come easily to some people but others need a little more guidance and practice.
These skills can include emotional regulation, social cues, following instructions, communicating their needs, problem solving and turn taking.
Confidence building - completing farm jobs and having responsibilities to look and care for the animals can build an enormous amount of self belief and confidence in everyone. Team work activities are all based around the animals and nature.
All groups are pre-arranged for participants working on similar skills.
Groups will be small with 2-5 clients.
Grandview Haven is a beautiful facility that can facilitate and run programs for groups from other services.
We accept disability groups who use NDIS funding.
These programs will include animal feeding, animal care, gardening, farm jobs, craft activities, outdoor games and much more.
We do not have capacity for large buses but cars, vans and mini buses are ok.
Email us for more information.
Groups from other
services
ABOUT US
Grandview Haven is an evolving all inclusive space where participants will gain life skills that will help them thrive in their everyday lives.
Located in the convenient location of Freshwater Creek, Geelong. A 10 minute drive from Waurn Ponds.
At Grandview Haven participants will have the opportunity to be involved in activities such as general farm jobs, animal care and feeding, gardening and much more.
We will individualise each participants program to suit their needs and interests. We can cater for all ages and abilities.
These programs will include Animal Assisted Learning to help individuals build emotional awareness, improve cognitive and physical skills and abilities and to have a space where they can relax and find a space for pure happiness.
We have a wide range of friendly animals that each individual can meet and build a bond with.
Equine Assisted Therapy is included in this. Participants will work with the horses on the ground only.
A priority will be attending to participants individual goals by communicating with parents, carers and other medical professionals to help them achieve new skills.
NDIS self or plan managed are accepted. A designated sensory area is available for participants who might need to regulate their emotions or have a little break from activities.
We are not open to the general public for farm visits.
ABN - 50832545714