Along with the amazing work that the Lions Assistance Dogs team does, did you know that they train and provide Psychiatric Assistance Dogs? What is the Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program? Started in 2024, pups that go through the PADP (Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program) have specific training to learn certain tasks that will help their future […]
The Power of An Assistance Dog – through the eyes of Charlotte & Letty. Assistance Dogs Australia has a vision – a world where every person with a disability has the opportunity to experience connection, inclusion and independence through the human-canine bond.Their role is to empower that connection with integrity, respect, care and accountability. To truly understand
Flying with Assistance Dogs – Under Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act 1992, it’s unlawful for airlines to deny boarding to passengers travelling with an Assistance Dog. This ensures people with disabilities can fly with their vital companions – both domestically and internationally. Key Airline Policies Major Australian carriers like Virgin Australia and Qantas welcome service dogs from approved organisations. These dogs travel free of charge in
Seeing Assistance Dogs at work is a heart-warming experience, and the journey of training and preparing one to join their new owner’s life is incredibly rewarding for everyone involved. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of this process but weren’t sure where to begin, or what role you could play, we’ve got you covered.
We all know the amazing, hard work that organisations and charities do to help support those in need of an Assistance Dog – but how is that a pup goes from a little bundle of energy to a life changing new family member?It’s the hard work of people like Georgia, from Assistance Dogs Australia, who
Assistance dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but their job is always the same: to support and assist their person. They often stay by their handler’s side almost all day. There are laws in Australia that protect assistance dogs and it’s important we all understand these laws, so we can respectfully and safely welcome anyone who
As we now know, assistance dogs provide support beyond just helping those who are hearing or vision impaired. One remarkable area where assistance dogs make a difference is in Diabetic Alert. But how exactly does a diabetic alert dog assist someone with diabetes? We will let Owen and Airlie answer that for you! Meet Owen and
Guide Dogs Australia feels like a household name now and we all know and love the incredible work and support that comes from this group. But did you know they offer support and assistance dogs to more than just the blind community?! Let’s learn more about Autism Assistance Dogs. Meet Zena Zena belongs to Oisin
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