by Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories 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 Dogs Australia...
by Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories » Page 2 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 made to feel loved and...
by Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories » Page 2 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 Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories » Page 2 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 goes...
by Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories » Page 2 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 range of...
by Assistance Dogs Asutralia | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories
Home » Stories » Page 2 Ethan is an affectionate, sensitive and fun-loving little 5 year old boy. However, he can sometimes become anxious, especially with new and busy public environments. When Ethan is anxious or uncertain, he might cry, cover his ears, or freeze on...
