Our purpose is to help animals and people bring joy to each other. We believe that the human-animal bond improves quality of life. We believe in the social, emotional and physiological benefits of positive interaction between people and therapy animals.
Our programs include visits to hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces. Our volunteer teams bring joy to the lives of those in need. We brighten the lives of approximately 20, people around Australia each week.
Delta's Therapy Dog Teams can provide a unique wellbeing. Specialising in Canine Assisted Psychotherapy, health professionals work in collaboration with a Therapy Dog Team handler and their therapy dog to deliver either one-on-one or group mental health interventions. Partnering with primary or high-schools to deliver collaborative animal assisted education programs to address literacy development, pro-social skills, motor skills, encourage attendance and increase motivation.
Trained Delta Dog Safe volunteers teach positive, proactive ways for children attending school in Tasmania. Delta Institute is a Registered Training Organisation RTO specialising is courses for those wanting to learn how to work with animals using positive rewards-based training.
Does your dog light up a room? Do you love meeting new people? Explore whether being a Delta Therapy Dogs volunteer is a good fit for you and your dog. Our volunteers and their amazing therapy dogs are the most valued members of our organisation.
