Equine Assisted Therapy Australia 10th Anniversary Conference
Description
As we celebrate 10 years of training, practice and professional leadership in equine-assisted mental health, we warmly invite you to join us for a special two-and-a-half day conference.
This event will bring together students, practitioners and mental health professionals from across Australia and overseas for learning, workshops and connection.
You can expect thought-provoking keynote presentations from leaders in the equine-assisted mental health field, along with experiential and reflective workshops designed to deepen practice and insight.
We will have informative panel discussions about ethical, horse-centred practice and the ongoing evolution of our profession.
This is more than a conference - it is a celebration of the powerful partnerships between humans and horses that continue to shape our work in mental health.
We are holding this conference at the beautiful Selah Valley Estate in the Tweed Valley, Northern NSW. There is a wide range of accommodation onsite, from modern cabins and lodges to glamping and camping facilities.
We encourage attendees to book with Selah Valley Estate directly as they have reserved accommodation for our conference so it is not publicly available on their website.
To book your accommodation, please contact them directly at: accounts@selahvalleyestate.au
This is an ACA-accredited Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) event with eligible attendees able to receive 12 OPD points (more than half their yearly requirement).
Lineup

Jenn Pagone
Jenn is the creator of the IFS with Equine Engagement Facilitation Model called Equid-Nexus®, which is based upon Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and is focused on healing relational trauma through memory reconsolidation. Jenn is a trainer for the IFS Institute and the Syzygy Institute and is an approved EMDR Consultant. She has specialized in treating women with complex trauma for 20 years.

Jane Faulkner
Jane is the Founder and Director of Equine Assisted Therapy Australia.

Camilla Mowbray
Camilla is Equine Assisted Therapy Australia's NSW Trainer and Assessor and founder of C Horses in Galston, NSW
FAQs
- 1. What time does the conference begin and end?
This is a full two-and-a-half day conference.
Attendees can arrive onsite from 2pm on Monday, September 21, 2026.
The times for each day will be:
Monday, September 21: 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday, September 22: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, September 23: 9am - 4pm.
- Who is this conference for?
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia's conference is designed for equine-assisted mental health practitioners, counsellors, allied health professionals, students and anyone interested in the field.
- Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included in the ticket prices, please contact Selah Valley Estate directly if you would like to book on-site accommodation: accounts@selahvalleyestate.au
Please note, Selah Valley Estate has reserved accommodation for our conference so it is not publicly available on their website. Attendees will need to contact them directly on the above email address.
- Are meals provided?
Yes, we have a celebratory dinner Monday evening, followed by morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Attendees will need to bring breakfast and dinner for the Tuesday only.
- What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes for horse activities - hat, sunscreen, notebook, water bottle and any personal items required.
- Can I attend for only one day
The conference is designed to be held across two-and-a-half days. Please contact the organisers if you have specific attendance constraints at: info@eata.net.au
- Will OPD hours be available?
Yes, Equine Assisted Therapy Australia's conference is an ACA-approved Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) event, with eligible attendees able to earn 12 OPD points.
- Who do I contact for further information?
Please contact Sarah at info@eata.net.au
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