The gift of hope

The Shepparton Adviser - By Editor November 23,2022

VISION Radiology, Shepparton’s newest Radiology provider, is proud to support Horse for Hope (HFH).

HFH is a registered charity in the Goulburn Valley and relies on government, community and philanthropic grants, as well as corporate sponsorships, partnerships and donations to run their program of narrative-based, equine assisted therapy to those in need.

Colin Emerson launched HFH in 2004 to offer an alternative to traditional counselling.

Narrative therapy seeks to be a respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work, which centre people as the experts in their own lives.

“We believe communities have responsibilities to ensure all its members, children, young people, adults and families are safe, thriving and hopeful,” Mr Emonson said.

Kristy Thomas, sonographer at Vision Radiology, is a Goulburn Valley local and first heard about the unique work of HFH through a local occupational therapist at Neurolinks, Nadine Holgate, who specialises in working with people with acquired brain injury.

Amy Turner, horse practitioner and community engagement/fundraising at HFH, took the time to give Kristy a behind the scenes tour of their beautiful 25-acre property and showed her what participants experience when given the opportunity to experience Equine Assisted Therapy.

Kristy thoroughly enjoyed the morning and explained, “Our aim at Vision Radiology is to contribute to delivering accessible and high-quality imaging services, to positively impact the health outcomes for all in the region. We at Vision are thrilled to be able to support the team at HFH to continue assist people, regardless of background, to access supports to feel seen, heard and valued”.

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