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Equine-Assisted Wellbeing Programs for Organisations in Melbourne

Berkman Academy delivers equine-assisted wellbeing programs in Melbourne for schools, family violence services, veterans and community organisations, using horses and experiential learning to support emotional regulation and confidence.

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Who These Programs Support

Berkman Academy works with organisations supporting people facing significant life challenges.

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Programs are often delivered for:

• family violence recovery services
• schools and youth organisations
• veterans and first responders
• community wellbeing programs

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Each program creates a safe environment where participants can reconnect with themselves and others through practical experiences in nature.

What Participants Experience

Programs involve guided activities with horses that encourage awareness, communication and emotional regulation.

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Examples include:

• observing horse behaviour and herd dynamics
• leading exercises that build awareness and confidence
• teamwork challenges
• reflection and facilitated discussion

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These experiences help participants develop trust, confidence and connection in a practical and supportive setting.

Program Outcomes

Participants often develop:

• increased confidence
• emotional awareness
• communication skills
• trust and connection
• improved self-regulation

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Experiential learning with horses can help participants gain insights and skills that transfer into everyday life.

Program Formats

Our programs are delivered by professional counsellors, coaches, equine assisted therapists. 

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To maximise value and prioritise safety, our programs are capped at twelve participants per session. 

 

Programs can be delivered as:

• single workshops
• short programs: 2-3 hours
• multi-session programs

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Programs are tailored to the needs of the organisation and the participants involved.

 

Location:

Programs are delivered at several locations, depends on program requirements. Our main facility is in Bayswater North, Melbourne.

Enquire About a Program

If you would like to explore whether an equine-assisted wellbeing program could support your organisation or participants, please get in touch.

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Berkman Academy is located in Bayswater North, Melbourne, Victoria.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

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We recognize their deep and enduring connection to this land, water, and community, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

 

We honor the strength, wisdom, and culture of First Nations people and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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