by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | New South Wales, Stories
Andrew and Benji’s story Like many people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Andrew was a man struggling with everyday life. He served in the military for 15 years, twice in East Timor — until PTSD mental health issues forced him to retire....
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories, Victoria
Graham and Greta’s story Greta is a chocolate Labrador who is rewriting the narrative for Graham Permezel. No longer is he seen as a man with dementia but as a man with a dog, albeit an extremely special one. In 2015, Hammond Care Dementia Centre and Assistance...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories, Victoria
Berry Street School and Phoebe’s story Berry Street School in Ballarat, Victoria is a very special place. It’s where children who have experienced severe trauma in their young lives can go to heal. At the school, they are shown what they can achieve. They are...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | New South Wales, Stories
Rook and Turbo’s story Life has well and truly changed for seven year old Rook who has Autism. These days, he is showing more confidence. Rook’s dad Adam says, “Rook is opening up and talking to people he never would have before. He loves telling anyone who will...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | New South Wales, Stories
Jarrah and Woody’s story Six months ago, Woody entered the life of 12 year old Jarrah, a young man with autism, and things just haven’t been the same since. When Jarrah becomes upset about something such as needing to go to the toilet or losing a possession, he...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | New South Wales, Stories
Kalinda School and Echo’s story Echo the Educational Support Dog spends her days working at school, and evenings and weekends with Principal Belinda Wallace. She is a much-loved part of Kalinda Support School, a school in Griffith, NSW, for children with a wide...
