Improving the lives of Veterans. One paw at a time.
Defence Community Dogs is an independent program that provides, at no cost, highly trained Assistance Dogs to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) Members, who need physical and emotional support for mood, depressive and anxiety disorders; including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
ABN 19 814 426 820.
100% of funds raised are used to operate the Defence Community Dogs Program. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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For Veterans & families
Our program is available to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. If you are considering applying for an Assistance Dog, follow the link below for important information about the process and how to apply.
Please support our program
Defence Community Dogs is the only independent program in Australia that trains dogs to Assistance Dog level and provides them free-of-charge to Australian Defence Force Veterans. It costs around $30,000 over the life of the dog to train, place and support each Assistance Dog and Veteran in our program.
Please support our program today through a tax-deductible donation, fundraising or by making a purchase in our online shop.
Award nominated program
We are so proud that our program has been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards.
Meet the dogs
Here are just a handful of the amazing dogs currently undergoing training in our facilities. Follow us on social media for regular updates on how these four-legged heroes are preparing for life as an Assistance Dog for a Veteran.
