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.
Wellbeing dogs
Through our sought-after animal-assisted wellbeing program, we invite young people and adults to experience a more compassionate world by connecting with our wellbeing dogs.
Delivered in classrooms and the community, our customisable trauma-informed program aims to support social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Empathy
Experiencing family trauma, this primary school student’s schooling has been significantly disrupted causing them to miss several learning milestones. The student has challenges adjusting their behaviour, concentrating in class and making friends.
Having supported this student one-on-one together with one of our wellbeing dogs, teachers have reported the student can:
- Regulate their behaviour
- Listen in class
- Show empathy towards others
Communication
We have been working with this primary school student since early 2023. They have 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 our wellbeing dogs, they are now more confident to:
- Speak openly
- Interact with others
- Smile
Attendance
This primary school student has a complex family situation involving family trauma and changed living arrangements. They struggle with separating from their parent at the school gate, leading to school refusal, absenteeism and withdrawal.
Since supporting this student with one of our wellbeing dogs, teachers have reported the student's improved:
- School attendance, especially when our wellbeing dog attends
- Confidence
- Positive outlook
Share the love
There are many ways to support our wellbeing work.
Whether it is by booking our program, funding our program or collaborating with us, together we can help deliver wellbeing benefits to people and animals alike, today and in the future.
We are grateful to have been trusted to support the wellbeing of children and adults in classrooms and community groups across Victoria.
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We wish to acknowledge the generous contribution of Copia Investment Partners.
Their philanthropic support of our Foundation enables us to broaden our reach in schools and the community and to connect even more young people and adults with our wellbeing dogs.
By focusing our work on those who need it most, we are able to provide social, emotional and mental wellbeing support in a way that can have both immediate and lifelong impact.
The joy and connection our wellbeing dogs bring today, and in the future, will endure due to the generosity of Copia.
Thank you, we are grateful for your support.
