MEET THE LORRIMAR FAMILY
The heart of the Lodge has four legs, feathers and plenty of personality.
At Heart of Lorrimar Lodge, our animals are not a backdrop — they are at the centre of everyday life. From early-morning feeds to quiet afternoons in the paddock, they offer connection, grounding, and a gentle kind of companionship that words rarely capture. They are, in every sense, family.
More than just animals.
Animals are part of everyday life at Heart of Lorrimar Lodge. They create natural opportunities for connection, confidence, responsibility and meaningful experiences. Interaction is guided by each child or young person’s comfort, interests and needs.
FEATURED ANIMAL
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Getting to know me
Participants can get to know me at their own pace through calm observation, gentle conversation, offering appropriate food or enrichment, and other safe, supported interactions guided by comfort, interests and needs.
Connection happens naturally.
Grooming & Care
Everyday care can create opportunities to practise confidence, communication and responsibility.
Feeding & Routines
Shared routines can support participation, responsibility and growing independence.
Quiet Connection
Calm, supported time with an animal can offer space for communication, emotional regulation and trust.
Learning Together
Doing things alongside animals can encourage curiosity, confidence and meaningful independence.
Always at their own pace.
Interacting with animals is never about forcing participation. Children and young people can observe, approach, interact or take space according to their comfort, communication style and sensory needs. Activities can be adapted to individual preferences and support needs.
ANIMAL WELLBEING
Their wellbeing matters too.
The animals at Heart of Lorrimar Lodge are valued members of the Lodge. Their comfort, boundaries and wellbeing are respected at all times. Participants are supported to learn gentle handling, responsible care and respect for animals.
Life at the Lodge.
Everyday moments with the Lorrimar animals become part of life at the Lodge.
COME MEET THE FAMILY
Some connections don’t need words.
Discover Heart of Lorrimar Lodge and the supports, programs and everyday experiences we offer.
