NDIS Animal Therapy

So, is animal therapy an NDIS support?

Yes, animal-assisted therapy can be covered under NDIS as a therapeutic support. This involves using animals in structured interventions to help participants engage in therapy—think of it like using a board game or swing during a session.

For instance, therapists might use animals to help clients calm down or focus during sessions. An occupational therapist could bring in an animal to assist with activities like walking or balancing, all aimed at achieving specific goals.

On the flip side, animal therapy—like just hanging out with puppies or riding horses—isn’t considered an NDIS support. These recreational activities don’t count as therapeutic interventions, even if they’re led by allied health professionals.