by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories, Victoria
Caleb and Holly’s story Caleb is an eight year old boy living with autism. He faces daily challenges and difficulties most of us will never have to deal with. The youngest of three children, Caleb’s meltdowns were testing the family unit and their ability to...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories, Victoria
Rachel and Radar’s story Since birth, Rachel has lived with cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia. At the age of 40, she lives in a Jewish community share house in Melbourne together with other people with a disability. Rachel is extremely popular among her...
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 | Stories, Victoria
Karen and Brandy’s story Brandy is Karen’s second dog from Assistance Dogs Australia. Before Brandy, Gypsy the Assistance Dog lived and worked with Karen for 8 years. Gypsy is now enjoying retirement with Karen’s sister, and is spending her time relaxing at home...
by Abby de Luna | Jun 7, 2018 | Stories, Victoria
Rolf and Jiyu’s story Jiyu, the second ever Assistance Dog for Dementia in Australia. Jiyu the black labrador has been matched with Rolf and Vyrna in Melbourne. We asked Vyrna how things are going with their new four-legged family member, and here’s what...
