Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast

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Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast

Paws for Thought is a podcast about animals changing human lives for the better. Anecdotally we know about the therapeutic powers of animals but the science and research are now validating those beliefs. Animal-assisted services is a recognised field worldwide and through this podcast we hope to educate, entertain and raise awareness among listeners about the countless ways that animals are helping humans.

  1. DEC 4

    How do we stop assistance animals from being turned away in public places?

    A recent study led by Dr Tiffani Howell from La Trobe University confirms what many people in the assistance animal community are reporting anecdotally: increasing rejections from transport companies, hospitality outlets and even medical centres. An online survey of 77 handlers said these constant access denials made them feel annoyed, anxious, excluded, hurt, distressed, exhausted, discouraged and embarrassed. The rejections are concerning and point to a need for more education, cleare...

    17 min

  2. SEP 20

    From chaos to calm: how horses changed one man's path

    In years past, Dean Mighell spent his days treading the floors of Parliament House in Canberra, lobbying on behalf of thousands of workers for better pay and conditions, in his role as Head of the Electrical Trades Union.A 25-year career defined by conflict and immense pressure left behind deep psychological scars, as did a spell as an Army Commando in his early 20s.When Dean stepped down from his role in 2013, he yearned for harmony, peace, and a new direction.Thanks to a documentary on war ...

    25 min

  3. JUL 21

    Why chickens are the best teachers in a neurodiverse world

    17-year-old Summer Farrelly (they/them) is the creator of a unique animal assisted learning program called Chickens 2 Love, developed for autistic and other neurodivergent people to help them develop social skills. The program came into being when Summer was just 10 years of age, living in Bundaberg, Queensland and being home schooled due to an education system that did not cater to children who were different.Fortunately, Summer's flock of 20 chickens proved exceptional teachers. Observ...

    17 min

  4. MAY 21

    What can we do to improve life for blind people and their guide dogs?

    More than 500,000 people in Australia are legally blind or vision impaired, yet only 5% of those have access to a guide dog due to a shortfall in funding. For those fortunate enough to receive a guide dog, they face multiple challenges on a daily basis, including being rejected by taxi and Uber drivers, turned away from retail outlets, and often sidelined in the rental market.There have been gains however, as our two guests point out in this month's podcast, brought to you by Animal Therapies...

    16 min

  5. MAR 6

    Medical alert dogs for diabetics

    Australian Lions has been training hearing assistance dogs for 43 years, pairing more than 690 dogs with hearing-impaired people over that time.More recently, they have branched out to train medical alert dogs for people living with type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects more than 120,000 Australians and over 8 million people worldwide.Laura Harris is a project co-ordinator and trainer with Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, and Eliza Bartlett is an Adelaide nurse and type 1 diabetic, ...

    20 min

  6. 12/20/2023

    How horses help us heal and experience joy

    Vanessa (Ness) Hawkins is a self-confessed horse nut, who was riding ponies in England before she could walk. Emigrating to Australia as a young child and growing up in rural Victoria, where her British accent made her a target for bullies, Ness found solace in pony club, eventually competing at State Championship level and then overseas.A desire to care for others led her into nursing, a career she juggled for years while still riding, training and breeding horses.In 2016, Ness establi...

    22 min

  7. 10/18/2023

    Teaching old dogs (and children) new tricks

    Like many new teaching graduates, Sarah Macdonald started her career full of promise and hope for the potential impact she could have on a child’s life. But she soon realised that a great curriculum and a supportive environment were not enough. Children who weren’t in the right headspace and who were battling mental health issues - anxiety, depression and stress - were not open to learning. After a break from teaching and a spell as a dog trainer, Sarah realised that the two were not incompat...

    20 min

  8. 08/22/2023

    Neurodiverse students thrive in outdoor setting on horseback

    If not for the Dunalley bushfires in 2013, Tasmanian teacher Cheri Allanby may still be delivering lessons to her students in the same way that millions have done before her - standing in a classroom, whiteboard behind her, explaining simple concepts to children and hoping that the sea of young faces before her are taking it all in. Fast forward 10 years and that classroom has moved outdoors and includes a new teaching aid – horses.Her students are neurodiverse, experience learning diffi...

    22 min
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About

Paws for Thought is a podcast about animals changing human lives for the better. Anecdotally we know about the therapeutic powers of animals but the science and research are now validating those beliefs. Animal-assisted services is a recognised field worldwide and through this podcast we hope to educate, entertain and raise awareness among listeners about the countless ways that animals are helping humans.

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  • Creator
    Animal Therapies Ltd
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast
  • Show Website
    Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast

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