Animal Therapies Ltd connects those most in need with animal-assisted services to make a difference to individuals and families Australia-wide.

We need your help to raise money to assist those who don't have the financial means to access animal-assisted mental health services.

The past 12 months, we received a record number of requests for support from the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Due to the lack of funds, it is not possible for Animal Therapies Ltd to fulfil every request for support. Simply, demand exceeds supply.

Will you join our mission and raise $1,000?

Round up your friends, family and work mates to raise $1,000 for a vulnerable Australian experiencing mental illness, disability, disease and suffering so they can access animal-assisted services.

For every $1,000 raised, we can support the mental health of one person in need by funding approximately six sessions with an appropriately qualified animal assisted practitioner.

Who we help

Animal Therapies Ltd is there to help people experiencing mental illness, eye disease, hearing impairment, seizures, asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, fluctuating blood pressure, cerebral palsy, autism, post-traumatic stress, episodic or serious medical crises, disability, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury and other physical, neurological or psychological conditions.

The animal-assisted services sector is made up of a range of different qualified professionals who work alongside animals as a key part of their service delivery. e.g.: Psychologists, Occupational therapists, counsellors, social workers, educators, assistance animal trainers, animal visitation teams.

Founder of Animal Therapies Ltd, Wendy Coombe says animals can have a beneficial effect on a persons health, wellbeing and motivation.

Animal-assisted services play an important role in preventing mental illness in high-risk settings, including hospitals, schools, universities and community-based organisations, supporting the mental health of all Australians, Ms Coombe says.

Therapy animals can help foster a relationship between a practitioner and a client that will provide comfort, promote a sense of safety, and engender trust.

This is especially important for people who are resistant to trust, perhaps those who have been hurt by others and who may have attachment or other disorders.

Please help us to help the most vulnerable in our community and make a donation today.

Thank you!