Equine-Assisted Therapy For NDIS

Discover how Aligned Living combines equine-assisted therapy with NDIS support to help individuals on their journey to emotional and physical well-being. Book your session today and experience the transformative power of horses in a safe, nurturing environment.

If you’re looking for a unique approach to therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy for NDIS at Aligned Living provides a profound and holistic method for personal growth and healing. Based on the principles of connection with nature and animals, our equine-assisted therapy is designed to support people with disabilities in achieving their therapeutic goals. Whether you’re seeking emotional healing, building physical strength, or enhancing your social skills, our NDIS-approved equine-assisted therapy can provide the support you need to lead a more fulfilling life.

Aligned Living, located in Perth, offers tailored programs that meet NDIS requirements, ensuring that participants receive the highest quality of care and support. Our compassionate team of trained facilitators, along with our gentle therapy horses, work together to create a safe, empowering environment where every session is focused on your individual goals.

What is Equine Assisted Therapy Under NDIS?

Equine-Assisted Therapy, also known as horse-assisted therapy, uses the interaction between horses and people to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. We combine these therapeutic interactions with the support provided by the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) to ensure that people with disabilities can access equine-assisted therapy as part of their personalised care plans.

NDIS participants can use their funding to access equine-assisted therapy services, which may help in areas such as:

  • Emotional Regulation: Working with horses can help individuals manage their emotions more effectively, fostering calmness and reducing anxiety.

  • Social Skills: Interacting with our horses in a safe, controlled environment can help individuals build social and communication skills, which can then be applied in their everyday lives.

  • Physical Development: Through activities like grooming and leading horses, participants can improve their physical coordination and strength.

  • Personal Growth: Equine-assisted therapy can enhance self-awareness, build confidence, and provide a sense of accomplishment as participants learn new skills.

Why Choose Aligned Living for NDIS Equine-Assisted Therapy?

At Aligned Living, we take pride in being a registered NDIS provider, adhering to all the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework standards. This ensures that our services meet the highest standards of care, safety, and effectiveness. Our team is experienced in working with NDIS participants, and we tailor each equine-assisted therapy session to align with your goals and support plan.

How Equine-Assisted Therapy Works

  1. Initial Consultation: Your journey begins with an initial consultation where we assess your needs and determine how equine-assisted therapy can be integrated into your NDIS plan. This step helps us create a program that aligns with your goals.

  2. Booking and Welcome Pack: After the consultation, you can easily book your sessions through our online system. We’ll provide you with a welcome pack containing all the information you need, including what to expect during your sessions.

  3. Customised Sessions: Each session is tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re working on emotional regulation, physical development, or social skills, our facilitators will guide you through a range of activities designed to support your growth.

  4. Ongoing Support: Throughout your equine-assisted therapy journey, we provide ongoing support to ensure you’re making progress toward your goals. We also work closely with your NDIS support coordinator to ensure your therapy aligns with your NDIS plan.

  • Yes, NDIS participants can use their funding to access equine-assisted therapy services. Our programs are designed to fit within the NDIS framework, and we can assist with any necessary documentation to ensure a smooth process.


  • Equine-assisted therapy provides a hands-on, experiential approach to therapy that supports emotional, physical, and social development. The intuitive nature of horses helps individuals improve emotional regulation, build confidence, and develop physical coordination.




  • Yes, equine-assisted therapy at Aligned Living is suitable for individuals of all ages. We tailor our programs to meet the needs of children, teenagers, and adults, ensuring that every participant benefits from the experience.





  • Some participants may need Equine-Assisted Therapy to be written into their plan specifically, to prove its effectiveness in relation to their disability. When you claim for Equine Assisted Therapy NDIS will expect you to be using that therapy as your primary therapy. This means that you may have to choose between a psychologist, an occupational therapist, a speech pathologist, or an Equine-Assisted therapist. 

    To ensure you’re able to continue seeing an Equine-Assisted Therapist, there will need to be a demonstrable result, and progress reports will be required. Assessment for whether Equine-Assisted Therapy may continue for a participant will be based on these reports – along with assessments or reports from other Allied health professionals.

  • If you’re an NDIS participant, equine-assisted services may be claimed through several different categories in your NDIS plan depending on your funding and goals. We recommend speaking with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to determine the best fit for your plan. Your support coordinator may require a letter of recommendation from an Allied Health professional explaining why Equine-Assisted Therapy is the best choice for the participant. 

    Below are some of the NDIS line items our services may align with:

    Other Therapy

    • 15_056_0128_1_3 – Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training (including Assistive Technology) – Other Therapy
      Delivered by a qualified allied health professional to support skill development, wellbeing, and functional capacity.

    • 01_741_0128_1_3 – Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy and/or Training – Other Therapy
      Must be delivered by a suitably qualified allied health professional.

    Innovative Community Participation

    • 09_008_0116_6_3 – Innovative Community Participation
      This item supports access to unique and meaningful community activities like equine-assisted learning, especially where the service is considered mainstream or non-traditional.

    Community, Social and Recreational Activities

    • 04_210_0125_6_1 – Community, Social and Recreational Activities
      Used to support participants in engaging in social and recreational programs that reduce isolation and promote wellbeing. This may include group equine activities or community-based horse programs.

    Counselling (Gap payment may apply)

    • 15_043_0128_1_3 – Counselling
      Designed to support emotional wellbeing, goal setting, and self-development. Some equine sessions may align with this code when delivered in a counselling framework.

  • If you’re unsure how to arrange billing for Equine-Assisted Therapy in your plan or which codes to use, we’re happy to guide you and/or your support coordinator through the process. 

    • Plan-managed participants will receive invoices from us and process payment.

    • Self-managed participants can lodge claims themselves. The codes displayed above may assist you with determining the correct code you should use. We can include this code on your invoices to make things easier for you. 

    • For NDIA-managed participants, we will submit invoices to NDIA for payment.

  • You’re welcome to attend an initial session at Aligned Living to engage in an assessment to determine participant suitability for Equine-Assisted therapy. We can provide a letter of recommendation for participants who demonstrate suitability.

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Take the First Step Toward Healing

At Aligned Living, we are committed to providing NDIS participants with transformative equine assisted therapy experiences. Our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals, whether you're seeking emotional healing, physical development, or personal growth. Book your session today and discover how equine-assisted therapy can empower your life!

Areas We Serve

At Aligned Living, we provide exceptional Equine-Assisted Therapy services throughout Perth and surrounding suburbs including Butler, Tapping, Quinns Rocks, and Clarkson - delivering a unique experience that goes beyond traditional methods.