Solace Farm
Solace Farm is a family owned & operated equine and animal interaction facility on 102 acres located 2 km out of Imbil in the stunning Mary Valley, Qld.
Experienced
After working in the disability support sector for some time, Linda & Olly realised there was a need in the area for animal and activity based learning experiences.
Qualified
With decades of experience in early childhood, Linda and Olly have most recently been delivery community and disability support throughout the region.
Passionate
As a fully NDIS approved provider Solace offers a unique and caring environment. We are participant focussed and our experiences are created in conjunction with you.
Qualifications
Linda currently holds the following qualifications:
- Cert III Individual Services (Disability) *
- Cert III in Education Support
- Cert III Children’s Services
- Diploma Children’s Services
- Bachelor Psychological Science *
- National Course of Community Justice Services (JP Qual)
Olly currently holds the following qualifications:
- Certificate III in Children’s Services
- Certificate III Individual Support (Disability)*
- Bachelor of Justice Administration
* Qualifications Currently in Process
how we interact with it, how much we notice, how we appreciate it
are critical factors in maintaining good mental health.
The connection we have with nature and with other living creatures
are fundamental factors in positive human growth and emotional intelligence.
Nature is an equilibrium.
Helping us find the balance
between our emotions and our expectations.
Meet Linda
Linda has dedicated the last 20 years of her life working with children in the Early education sector and most recently supporting members of the community living with disabilities.
Linda would describe herself as caring, compassionate and open-minded.
Linda has a passion for children and has extensive experience working with children on the spectrum and those showing behavioural disorders.
In her personal life Linda would say her children are her greatest achievement and coming a close second are her horses.
Linda has had a lifelong love of horses and is an active competitor in the sport of endurance across Qld and NSW.
Meet Olly
Olly’s life has been dedicated to serving the community.
After 15 years working as a Qld Police officer Olly moved into the Early childhood education sector.
Most recently Olly has been travelling through the Gympie region working in the disability support industry.
Olly would describe himself as practical with a “get it done” attitude.
Olly has had great success over the past few years working with adolescent boys, helping them sort through emotions and often being a stable and consistent influence in their lives.
Olly has been working with horses since he was a child.
He has a list of achievements in the sport of endurance including representing Qld, placing top 10 in Qld for nearly 30 years and representing Australia in Trans Tasman events.
Just as a sideline, Olly breeds Arabian horses specifically for the sport of endurance.
Meet Charlie
Charlie is a 2 year old Catahoula X Kelpie who was rescued from the RSPCA in 2021.
Charlie is loving and loyal and the happiest little dog you would ever meet.
Charlie loves to be a part of our lives and her favourite thing to do is meeting the visitors to Solace Farm.
Note: Please reach out to us if you or your child has a fear of dogs. We will always work with our participants and families to ensure you feel safe and supported.
Meet Our Horses
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