13/12/2024
Please read for support of the animal therapy industry. As we know, it’s so beneficial as a therapy modality for many.
What's the difference between Animal-Assisted Therapy and Animal Therapy?
The answer is nothing, according to the Animal Assisted Services sector (AAS) here in Australia as well as globally - but according to NDIA, DSS and Bill Shorten there is a difference!
Therapy should only ever be delivered by a registered health professional.
This use of terminology is out of context with industry definitions and is representing a significant risk to participants, service providers and plan managers alike. As ATL continues it's advocacy journey to have "Animal Therapy" removed off section 10 of the transitional rules. Please help us by completing our surveys!
If you are a service provider, please complete this survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FZ7SL97
If you are a participant or carers of a particpants, please compete this survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MH3L937