WAY OF THE HORSE COACHING INC
Way of the Horse Coaching Incorporated Board of Governors
Tania Ledson. - Treasurer
I thrive on seeing people grow and work towards their full potential. Over the past 30 years of my career, I have held various positions from coordinating community services, supporting mothers of multiple births, managing flexible learning options for young people disconnected from their high school and caring for young people living in residential care. I am passionate about supporting people who live with challenges caused by mental health, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and substance abuse. I believe that personal confidence and resilience grows when young people feel valued and safe to be themselves to learn and grow . My experience and background in Developmental Education and youth work provides me with a strong foundation to provide this support.
I have been privileged to grow up with a love for horses, both riding for personal enjoyment and assisting others to connect with these beautiful gentle creatures. Volunteering with Way of the Horse Coaching provides me an opportunity to combine my 2 passions - horses and supporting people to realise their potential. I have witnessed young people’s confidence flourish through the special bond with a horse, strengthening their ability to understand, acknowledge, identify, and regulate their own emotions. I love celebrating each step and milestone with them and It is such a privilege to be a part of young people beginning to believe in themselves and achieve beyond their wildest beliefs and dreams. .
Bachelor Applied Science -Developmental Disabilities
Cert IV Youth Work
Huw Owen - Public Officer
As a lawyer, I practised in the fields of human rights, tenants rights and disability rights. For the last few years I have worked as a disability advocate supporting people with disabilities who are in dispute with the NDIA. As part of my work with the Way of the Horse Coaching I spend a lot of time looking after the horses; I have learnt about their intuitive and responsive natures. It is a privilege to work with my colleagues on the Board and to be on the journey with Way of the Horse Coaching.
Bachelor and Masters degrees in law. Admitted as a solicitor in England, Wales and South Australia , Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).
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Suzanne Cleland - Board Member
BA, MLit(Psych), LLB, Dip Law.
After starting my career in child and family health as a Psychologist, I moved into
corporate psychology before a return back to child and family health. Work has
included independent review and project management of health programs funded as
part of the Keep Them Safe reforms by the NSW Government following a
Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW (2008); Writer for the
Northern Territory Child Protection External Monitoring and Reporting Committee
monitoring the implementation of reforms agreed to by the NT government following
the release of the Growing Then Stronger, Together report; policy development for
NSW Health - Kids and Families, and general assessment and counselling.
Molly Ross - Secretary