Wellbeing through the human-animal bond
At our heart lies the human-animal bond.
By connecting people and animals, we aim to enhance human and animal wellbeing by creating moments of real connection and joy.
The power of this bond underpins everything we do and sets our work apart.
Connecting with animals
Through our sought-after Animal Connections program, we invite young people and adults to experience a more compassionate world by connecting with our wellbeing dogs.
Delivered in classrooms and community groups across Victoria, our animal-assisted, trauma-informed program is designed in consultation with educators, carers and community leaders to help participants:
- Achieve positive emotional and mental health
- Boost confidence and communication
- Enhance concentration, self-regulation and learning ability
- Build strong relationships and social connections
- Engender empathy
Contact us to enquire or book our program.
Creating real impact
Showing empathy
Experiencing family trauma, this primary school student’s schooling has been significantly disrupted causing him to miss several learning milestones. The student has challenges adjusting his behaviour, concentrating in class and making friends.
Having supported this student one-on-one together with one of our wellbeing dogs, his teachers have reported he has shown he can:
- Regulate his behaviour
- Listen in class
- Show empathy towards others
Speaking openly
We have been working with this primary school student since early 2023. He has learning and social challenges demonstrated by difficulty entering and staying in the classroom, making eye contact and communicating with teachers and peers.
After several sessions with one of our wellbeing dogs, he is now more confident to:
- Speak openly
- Interact with others
- Smile
Attending school
This primary school student has a complex family situation involving family trauma and changed living arrangements. She struggles with separating from her parent at the school gate, leading to school refusal, absenteeism and withdrawal.
Since supporting this student with one of our wellbeing dogs, her teachers have reported her improved:
- School attendance, especially when our wellbeing dogs attend
- Confidence
- Positive outlook
We are grateful to have been trusted to partner with schools, community groups and organisations across Victoria.
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