Our Go Remarkable! Program is full of incidental learning opportunities – all built around 12 core attributes that every member of our herd has – and that we hope program participants will develop in their time with us. Those attributes are: Gratitude, Optimism, Resilience, Empathy, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Responsibility, Kindness, Awareness, Bravery, Liberty and Empowerment. We believe that those core attributes are the key to horses and humans setting themselves on a pathway to a positive future.

Program times vary depending on the availability of the Mentor and child. Program length can also vary but ideally, a program will run for 12 weeks.

The cost of the program is currently under review. Scholarships are available for children whose parents have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card or children who are living in foster care, out-of-home care or in a domestic violence refuge. When program places become available, a link to a sponsorship form will also display.

After graduation from their program, children who wish to remain connected to the horses and the Sanctuary are invited to join our Junior Volunteer Team.

Our Different Kind of Perfect Program enables volunteers with mild disabilities to come and help out at the Sanctuary on our Gardening Team. The prerequisites are that the volunteer:

• can regulate their behaviour in all ways. The Sanctuary is a quiet and peaceful environment that is calming for our horses, program participants and volunteers alike. Maintaining that feeling of safety and tranquility is a priority in all that we do.
• is always accompanied and by a carer
• can work with their carer without the need for an additional Sanctuary staff member to monitor their activities
• is able to perform general gardening activities that include: raking up leaves, weeding garden beds, pruning trees, planting seedlings, watering garden beds, mulching garden beds etc.

All tools and equipment are provided. A list of jobs that need doing is always available. Keeping our Sanctuary neat and tidy is a constant job!

Cost: There is no cost for this program but the volunteer and needs to pay an annual membership fee of $40 to assist with the cost of our volunteer insurance premium.

To apply, please visit our Volunteer page and complete one online application form for the volunteer and one for the carer.

Based on our Go Remarkable! Program, the women’s version of the program, Recovery & Discovery is also built around 12 core attributes that every member of our herd has – and that we hope program participants will develop in their time with us. Those attributes are: Gratitude, Optimism, Resilience, Empathy, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Responsibility, Kindness, Awareness, Bravery, Liberty and Empowerment. We believe that those core attributes are the key to horses and humans setting themselves on a pathway to a positive future.

Program times vary depending on the availability of the Mentor and client. Program length can also vary but ideally, a program will run for 12 weeks.

The cost of the program is to be confirmed. Scholarships are available for clients that have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card or children who are living in a domestic violence refuge. When program places become available, a link to a sponsorship form will also display.

After graduation from their program, clients who wish to remain connected to the horses and the Sanctuary are invited to join our Volunteer Team.