Assistance Dogs Australia

✨ It was such a privilege to connect with the incredible Qantas community at their Family Day events in Sydney and Brisbane recently! Through our airline partnership with Qantas, our incredible Ambassador Dogs joined the recent Qantas Family Days celebrating the arrival of their new XLR aircraft.   Qantas is committed to working with us to improve awareness and enhance the travel experience for people living with a wide range of disabilities who rely on an Accredited Assistance Dog.   Our amazing dogs—Vyrna, Thorin, Jojo, Bravo, Tonic—and our Assistance Dogs in Training, Beau and Waffle, loved meeting Qantas staff, families, and friends. These events are a fantastic way to share how we’re working together to: ✅ Remove barriers for travel ✅ Strengthen client advocacy and experience ✅ Show the community how they can get involved through puppy volunteering   Our Ambassador Dogs: Vyrna, Thorin, Jojo, Bravo and Tonic and our Assistance Dogs in Training, Beau and Waffle, absolutely loved meeting everyone, sharing cuddles, and spending time with teams from Surf Life Saving NSW and St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more and show your support for our life-changing work. Together, we’re building a more inclusive future!

We are delighted to share in the celebration of another successful Connections Program, in collaboration with Happy Paws Happy Hearts, and are excited about expanding this program with our Assistance Dogs in training, helping to support confidence and inclusion.

💜🌺 Honouring the Purple Poppy this Remembrance Day 🌺💜 This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of all those who have served their country in times of conflict and the courageous dogs who stood by them, who hauled gear, delivered messages, and comforted soldiers on the battlefield. 🐾 One such hero was Digger, a bulldog who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front, carrying food and hope to the wounded in No Man’s Land. His story reminds us of the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs, even in the darkest times. 💔🐶 At Assistance Dogs Australia, we continue that legacy by training PTSD Assistance Dogs for veterans, helping them find strength, connection, and independence in everyday life. As we wear our red and purple poppies this Remembrance Day, let’s remember all who served and all who stood faithfully by their side. 💜 👉 Read our latest blog https://lnkd.in/gYag9Y7Y

Thank you, Qantas, for your continued support of Assistance Dogs Australia, enabling us to raise and train incredible dogs that empower connection, inclusion and independence for people with disability.

🎃 Trick or treat, give me something good to eat! (As long as it’s dog food, NO chocolate or lollies for us pups! 🐾) The gorgeous Pumpkin, one of our newest Assistance Dogs in training, wishes everyone a Happy Halloween filled with treats, not tricks! 👻💛🐶 (Sorry for the puppy spam — he’s just too cute! Every angle deserves to be shared!) A big thank you to our amazing Puppy Kindy team for bringing this to life with such stunning photos! 📸✨

Share the puppy love!  You and a friend or family member can share the joy and the responsibility of raising a future Assistance Dog puppy. The little pup moves between your homes (ideally every 2 –4 weeks), so you both get to experience all the cuddles and care.  It’s a great fit if you:   - Can’t commit to full-time puppy parenthood   - Love working as a team   - Want to raise a puppy with some extra support   - Able to attend virtual training sessions Together, you'll help prepare a special pup to become an Assistance Dog for someone with PTSD, Autism, or a physical disability.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyj38d4m

Celebrating 14 Years with Petstock Foundation We’re thrilled to continue our Major Partnership with Petstock Foundation, marking 14 incredible years of empowering people with disabilities through our highly trained Assistance Dogs. 🐾 Thanks to their generous support, more pups, including brood Willow and her P litter, are getting the best start in life, on their way to creating life-changing impact for Australians with disability. Thank you to every Petstock client, store team, supplier partner and Foundation member for helping us build a more inclusive, connected future - together. 💙

Our incredible long-standing partner, Discount Drug Stores, is supercharging donations to Assistance Dogs Australia this Dogtober! We’re thrilled to team up and bring life-changing support to more Australians with disability, empowering independence, connection, and inclusion. Every donation helps train incredible puppies into loyal Assistance Dogs who transform lives. Visit your local Discount Drug Store store this month, round up your purchase with a small donation, and make a paws-itive impact. Your generosity means more Assistance Dogs for those who need them most. 💕 Discount Drug Stores – share your Dogtober moments with us and help spread the love!  #Dogtober #AssistanceDogsAustralia

See the Invisible this Invisible Disabilities Week Not all disabilities can be seen, but that doesn’t make them any less real. This week, we’re shining a light on the unseen challenges faced by people with PTSD, autism, chronic pain, and other invisible disabilities. At Assistance Dogs Australia, our specially trained Assistance Dogs provide more than companionship; they bring calm, confidence, and independence to everyday life. Let’s all remember to: - Listen with empathy - Speak with kindness - Look beyond what we see Because invisible doesn’t mean imaginary and no one should have to walk their journey alone. 👉 Read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gPXVB6HS

Volunteers make all the difference! At Assistance Dogs Australia, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Raising and caring for puppies that will one day change someone’s life. When you volunteer with us, you’re not just helping to train an Assistance Dog; you’re helping empower someone with independence, confidence, and connection. It’s a truly special way to give back, and the impact lasts a lifetime for both the person and the dog. If you’ve ever thought about making a difference, now’s the perfect time. Find out how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gyj38d4m