Cook Labor Government to build new home for therapeutic riding centre

• $10.6 million commitment to support the Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre
• Funding to relocate and rebuild the centre at Graylands in Mt Claremont
• Centre provides important therapeutic and recreation services for people with disability

A Perth facility which provides valuable equine therapy for children and adults of all abilities will be rebuilt under a re-elected Cook Labor Government.

Located at Graylands in Mt Claremont, the Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre has provided important therapy, sport, recreation and training services for more than five decades and currently caters to around 150 riders each week.

Qualified coaches at the centre are trained to work with a variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury, paraplegia, and hearing, visual and intellectual impairments.

Today’s $10.6 million commitment will see the centre relocated and rebuilt at 9 John XXIII Avenue on the wider Graylands site, providing a like-for-like replacement and allowing for the redevelopment of Graylands.

Works on the new facility will commence as soon as possible, with the aim of moving to the new location by the end of 2027.

Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

“Coaches at the Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre do an incredible job ensuring children and adults of all abilities can experience the joy of riding.

“Their work delivers important therapeutic benefits, as well as fostering inclusion and social engagement for riders with a range of disabilities.

“Today’s $10.6 million commitment will secure the future of this much-loved community group, ensuring future generations can access their services in years to come.”