Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. We believe that the human-animal bond improves our quality of life and leaves lasting paw prints on our hearts.
There is a special kinship shared between dogs and people of all ages. Attention from a dog can brighten your day, make you feel loved and, as has been scientifically proven to improve overall health and well-being.
We believe that a better relationship between people and dogs will lead to a more enriched and fulfilled life for humans and dogs alike.
Our People
Programs Team
Camilla Williams
Animal Assisted Therapy Coordinator
camilla.williams@deltatherapydogs.org.au
0466 084 256
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Debbie Sykes
Partnerships Lead
(New Program Partners for Animal Assisted Therapy and Paws the Pressure)
debbie.sykes@deltatherapydogs.org.au
0431 930 034
Heulwen (Hal) Jenkins
Paws the Pressure Coordinator / Delta Institute Project Coordinator
heulwen.jenkins@deltatherapydogs.org.au
0422 864 031
Dee Hartland
Customer and Volunteer Services Officer
dee.hartland@deltatherapydogs.org.au
0434 894 608
Tara Parker-Sims
State Programs Coordinator - VIC / Hobart, TAS
Angela Sharpe
State Programs Coordinator - QLD / SA
Claire Curtis & Jo Cox
State Programs Coordinator - Devonport, TAS
Tracey Johns
Programs Support Coordinator
(inc. State Program Coordinator - WA
& Dog Safe Coordinator - TAS)
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Can Delta Therapy Dogs accredit my dog as a companion dog?Delta cannot assess or accredit dogs for work outside of our programs. Volunteer Delta Therapy Dog Teams visit facilities that have signed an agreement with us. We are unable to provide companion animal certification.
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Can a Delta therapy dog visit my home?Delta Volunteer Delta Therapy Dog Teams can only visit facilities that we have signed agreement with us. At the moment, we do not visit people's own homes.
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Can I get a dog for a disabled family member or friend?Dogs who are trained to personally support one person with a special need or disability are called Assistance Dogs. Please contact Assistance Dogs Australia who provide accredited dogs to assist people with special needs and disabilities.
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Can Delta provide my dog with public access certifcation?No, we are not authorised to provide this certification. You should contact your local Government department that looks after this area to see what is required. Legislation can vary by state governments and councils.
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Can Delta assess my cat,horse, etc. to be a therapy animal?"At this stage, our programs only involve dogs.