Tales from Australia CAN
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Monty wins hearts at home and in the office
Posted: September 2024
Kate Kelly is the manager for Hula Bar and Restaurant in Karratha WA where a fundraiser for SAFE Inc earlier this year led to the adoption of a kitten named Monty. Little did anyone know how quicky he would win hearts at home and the business.
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Maz is delighted to have Happy at work at Triple M
Posted: August 2024
Maz Compton, the lively Breakfast Host on Triple M Central Coast (NSW), enjoys bringing her furry sidekick, Happy, to Triple M’s pet friendly office.
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In home pet support is more than walking dogs
Posted: July 2023
Animal Care for Seniors at Home Cairns Inc. (ACSAH) is a 100% volunteer run organisation that operates in Cairns in Far North Queensland, providing free in-home pet support to older and infirm people who are unable to provide the care they would like for their pets at home.”
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Pets help make residential aged care facilities like home
Posted: June 2023
St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) is the aged care division of St Vincent’s Health Australia with facilities around Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and is one of the only aged care providers that are a part of a hospital network.
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Greenway Views a leader in pet friendly seniors living and aged care in ACT
Posted: June 2023
“Greenway Views ® is a retirement and aged care community located in Tuggeranong, ACT and is operated by LDK (Love, Decency and Kindness) Seniors’ Living, which provides for all levels of care from independent right up to dementia, palliative and end-of-life care in ACT and NSW.”
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Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities encourages pet friendly living
Posted: May 2023
Pets can provide older adults with a sense of purpose and responsibility, not to mention a reason to stay active and engaged in their communities.”
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Australia CAN aims to change the world with pet friendly aged care
Posted: April 2023
Pets provide mental and physical health benefits, such as exercise and socialisation, particularly for older adults in residential care. Yet, only 18% of aged care facilities permit residents to keep pets.
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