Connect and Thrive Therapeutic Services

Connect and Thrive Therapeutic Services Therapeutic services including group programs, psychology, specialist behaviour support and equine/animal assisted therapy.

Some lovely moments of connection and creativity at our Monday woman’s circle NDIS group. The group offers a space for w...
23/04/2026

Some lovely moments of connection and creativity at our Monday woman’s circle NDIS group. The group offers a space for woman to connect in nature, with the horses, and each other.

We have a couple of spaces left in our new group🌟 Parent and Carer Program 🌟.Many people have asked if we would provide ...
23/04/2026

We have a couple of spaces left in our new group

🌟 Parent and Carer Program 🌟.

Many people have asked if we would provide a space for carers with the horses so we have created this new offering.

This group is designed specifically for those in a caring role, offering a space to pause, reflect, and receive their own support each week. The group is run over four weeks and offers therapeutic interactions with the horses as well as group activities designed to support wellbeing.

Email: groups@connectthrive.com.au for more info.

Term 2 Group Programs are almost here (Starting next week). Our farm-based programs are designed for children, teens, ad...
20/04/2026

Term 2 Group Programs are almost here (Starting next week). Our farm-based programs are designed for children, teens, adults, parents and carers, with each group tailored toward meaningful outcomes such as social skills, emotional regulation, confidence, mindfulness, connection and animal-assisted learning.

What’s available in Term 2:
• Kids Country (ages 6–12)
• Horse Whispering Youth Program (ages 12–17)
• Nerf Socials (ages 8-13)
• NEW: Parent & Carer support group (4 weeks, affordable and 90 minutes for a really nice yet manageable reset)
• NDIS Adult Groups for men and women

We’ve also introduced a Thursday morning Kids Country group for children who are homeschooled or finding school attendance difficult.
With small-group options across the term, places are limited and intake for groups will close soon. See Time table for more.

Head to connectthrive.com.au to register your interest. Get in before the bell!

Located in Guanaba (10 mins from Nerang, Helensvale and Oxenford).



Showing up is the first step.Doesn't matter what you bring with you. Uncertainty. Resistance. A week that's been too muc...
15/04/2026

Showing up is the first step.

Doesn't matter what you bring with you. Uncertainty. Resistance. A week that's been too much.

The horses have seen it all. They're not going anywhere.

Equine-Assisted Therapy · Guanaba
connectthrive.com.au 🐴

Ready when you are.No referral required.Psychology · Equine-Assisted Therapy · Positive Behaviour Support · Group Progra...
13/04/2026

Ready when you are.

No referral required.

Psychology · Equine-Assisted Therapy · Positive Behaviour Support · Group Programs

We can come to you, meet online, or welcome you to the farm.

Book at connectthrive.com.au

What we offer at Connect & Thrive:→ Psychology→ Equine-Assisted Therapy→ Positive Behaviour Support→ Assessments of Neur...
11/04/2026

What we offer at Connect & Thrive:

→ Psychology
→ Equine-Assisted Therapy
→ Positive Behaviour Support
→ Assessments of Neurodivergence
→ Group Programs (Kids Country, Farm Day & more)
→ Counselling

In-person at our Guanaba farm, via home visit, or online.

NDIS registered · Medicare · Private referrals
connectthrive.com.au

Connection is where it starts.Kids Country is an 8-week after-school program for children aged 6 to 12. Built around the...
10/04/2026

Connection is where it starts.

Kids Country is an 8-week after-school program for children aged 6 to 12. Built around the farm, the animals, and real-world experiences that build confidence, regulation, and social skills.

Also available during school holidays.

Mindfulness · Horsemanship · Rewilding · Social Skills · Survival Skills · Family Circle

Wednesday afternoons · Guanaba · NDIS funded
Enquire at connectthrive.com.au 🌿

Watching over all of us.Every farm needs a good dog. Ours takes the job extremely seriously.Meet Milo — he’s been known ...
09/04/2026

Watching over all of us.

Every farm needs a good dog. Ours takes the job extremely seriously.

Meet Milo — he’s been known to attend sessions uninvited, wander through group programs, and provide completely unsolicited but deeply appreciated support. 🐕

Life on the farm · connectthrive.com.au

We have had a few spaces open up in our school holiday program next week. Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th for kids country ...
08/04/2026

We have had a few spaces open up in our school holiday program next week. Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th for kids country and Thursday 16th and Friday 17th for Nerf Wars

Down to earth. Genuinely.Joel is a true business and community leader, with a passion for connection and supporting the ...
03/04/2026

Down to earth. Genuinely.

Joel is a true business and community leader, with a passion for connection and supporting the next generation. His work with Connect and Thrive is grounded, practical, and focused on making a real impact in people’s lives.

As Director of Gold Coast Basketball and Head of Business Development at Connect and Thrive, Joel brings people together and helps build a strong, connected community.

Meet the team at connectthrive.com.au

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break. We are closed over the long weekend. From the team at Connect and Thrive.
02/04/2026

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break. We are closed over the long weekend. From the team at Connect and Thrive.

Horses don't respond to what you perform.They respond to what you actually feel. Your posture, your breath, your nervous...
01/04/2026

Horses don't respond to what you perform.

They respond to what you actually feel. Your posture, your breath, your nervous system.

That kind of honest feedback is rare. And for a lot of people, it's the thing that makes everything else start to shift.

Animal-Assisted Therapy · connectthrive.com.au

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Gold Coast, QLD
4217

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+61411960651

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Rowena Woolly, Psychologist

Rowena Woolley has been a registered psychologist for 12 years and is the owner of Connect and Thrive Psychology. Prior to private practice, Rowena worked in clinical and leadership roles in the Queensland Government’s Disability Services. Rowena works along side a team of experienced therapists and previous Disability Services clinicians at My Therapy Space in Burleigh. Rowena has extensive experience providing services to people who have a disability, behaviour difficulties, complex trauma and mental health concerns. She has a passion for working with people who have a dual disability and currently coordinates the Metro South Dual Disability Mental Health Professionals Network Meetings. Rowena has also combined her passion for horses to provide an alternative modality for people who don’t respond well to room based therapy and would benefit from an experiential approach.

Rowena is a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor to people completing the 4+2 or 5+1 pathway to registration. Rowena also provides professional supervision to behaviour support practitioners who are seeking to meet their requirements for registration with the NDIS under the category of Improved Relationships. Rowena has an interest in research and has participated in a number of research projects focused on parenting and early childhood development.