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Month: August 2025

  • 10
    Aug

    Dog Owner

    Official Recognition for Our Assistance Dogs

    We’re excited to share some important news for our handlers and community.The Australian Government – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has confirmed acceptance of our registered dogs as accredited Assistance Dogs under Federal law. This recognition means our clients can have confidence that their dogs are:🐾 Officially acknowledged across relevant federal programs🐾 Protected under…

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  • 10
    Aug

    Dog Owner

    Have you seen our Assistance Dogs working around Melbourne?

    From bustling laneways to quiet parks, you may have noticed a few four-legged heroes in action across Melbourne. These aren’t just pets—they are highly trained Assistance Dogs, providing vital support for people living with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Each dog plays a unique role:✅ Offering emotional and physical support✅ Helping their handler navigate daily…

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  • 4
    Aug

    Dog Owner

    17 Days of Healing: How Assistance Animal Lucas Helped His Owner — and a Whole Ward — Through a Mental Health Crisis

    When we think of hospitals, we often picture white walls, hushed corridors, fluorescent lights, and the clinical echo of medical routines. But every so often, within those spaces, a quiet miracle happens — one that doesn’t come in the form of a pill, a scan, or a diagnosis. It comes in the shape of a…

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