- The Hidden Burden: The Anxiety of Living With an Assistance Animal in AustraliaFor many people, an assistance animal is not a โnice-to-have.โ It is an essential, trained support that helps a person function, participate, and live with dignity. Yet one of the least discussed parts of having an assistance animal in Australia is the constant anxiety of accessโthe mental load of wondering whether today will be theโฆ Read more: The Hidden Burden: The Anxiety of Living With an Assistance Animal in Australia
- A Calm Presence in a Busy WardAn assistance animal can do far more than support one person at home. In a hospital setting, that support can become the difference between simply โgetting throughโ a long admission and actually coping with it. When someone is in hospital for 14 days, the days can blur together. There is uncertainty, disrupted sleep, pain, tests,โฆ Read more: A Calm Presence in a Busy Ward
- Felix and Winnie have officially started their next chapterFelix and Winnie have officially started their next chapter โ moving all the way from Melbourne to Poland with their owners. International travel with assistance animals is never โjust book a ticket and go.โ It takes planning, compliant documentation, and careful coordination so the dogs can travel safely, legally, and with the right on-board arrangementsโฆ Read more: Felix and Winnie have officially started their next chapter
- Official Recognition for Our Assistance DogsWeโre excited to share some important news for our handlers and community.The Australian Government โ 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:๐พ Officially acknowledged across relevant federal programs๐พ Protected underโฆ Read more: Official Recognition for Our Assistance Dogs
- 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 arenโt just petsโthey are highly trained Assistance Dogs, providing vital support for people living with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Each dog plays a unique role:โ Offering emotional and physical supportโ Helping their handler navigate dailyโฆ Read more: Have you seen our Assistance Dogs working around Melbourne?
