It’s no secret that humans and dogs can make wonderful, supportive and meaningful connections with each other. It’s one of the reasons that dogs are now working in many settings to provide physical and emotional support to more humans than ever before. We are seeing the rise in important roles for dogs in schools, hospitals [...]
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Principal Alison Felici has been doing some fantastic work with their wellbeing dog Micky. Micky is an expert at providing great support to staff and students. Read full article
Benefits of a Dog in the Classroom The presence of a dog in the classroom has wide-ranging benefits that can improve the learning environment for students and teachers alike. Studies have shown that students may have improved academic performance, better social skills, and greater self-esteem due to regular interaction with a canine companion. Additionally, research [...]
A big thank you to ABC's Dixie Sulda and Narelle Graham as well as Stirling North Primary School Assistant Principal Ryan Morris for this wonderful story about Murphy. Murphy is set to join students and staff at Stirling North Primary School in regional South Australia. Murphy will be connecting with the students, staff and the [...]
Thanks to The Guardian for their story about Swan Hill North Primary School and their wellbeing dog North who are about to engage in the Dogs Connect program assisted by funding from the Victorian Government Department of Education Schools Mental Health Menu.
Thanks to the Castlemaine Mail for sharing the story of how Goldie and her community Castlemaine Secondary College plan to make positive impacts for their students and staff.
We love talking to anyone about how this program strengthens and supports a trauma informed approach to the workplace and education. The Bendigo Times shared some great information in an informative story. Read article here.
Thanks to the Border Mail newspaper for sharing the celebration of our partnership with Gateway Health, Baranduda Primary School, Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre, Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Wooragee Primary School.
Grant met with Sandra Moon on the ABC Goulburn Murray's Breakfast show. They discussed our exciting partnership with Gateway Health, Baranduda Primary School, Wodonga Flexible Learning Centre, Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Wooragee Primary School.
The St Phillip's Christian College Dale Campus in Waratah has welcomed a wellbeing dog to their school to help combat student anxiety and Rosie is the talk of the town. The ‘Afternoons with Deborah Knight’ show on 2GB Radio was kind enough to interview Principal Bronwyn Thoroughgood on R U OK?DAY to discuss the impact [...]
