About Us
Therapy Animals Australia is highly experienced in delivering programs that cater for the specific needs of individuals, workplace and community groups.
Therapy Animals Australia Team
Therapy Animals Australia was established by a team of highly experienced teachers and animal behaviour experts.
Dr. Brad Rundle
Founder, Director and Head Trainer.
Dr. Brad Rundle (Ph.D in Zoology & Genetics) is an expert in understanding and modifying animal behaviour. He is a highly experienced educator and qualified teacher who specialises in tailoring and planning effective and individualised programs that best match the needs of the individual.
Mrs. Melanie Rundle
Founder & Educator.
Mel is a highly skilled and experienced educator who specialises in Junior School education. She is passionate about improving the overall well-being of students. She is an expert in fostering positive learning environments and adapting classroom programs to cater for differing ability levels, strengths and specific individual needs.
Assistance, Companionship & Emotional Support
Tailored Programs
At Therapy Animals Australia we specialise in tailoring training programs that best meet your individual needs & circumstances. Our highly experienced team use our trained Therapy dogs in accordance with the PAWS Model across a variety of settings.
Extensive Training Programs
Our therapy dogs complete an extensive training program and are formally assessed to ensure they meet the Service Animals Australia Essential Standards for Therapy Dogs.
Therapy Animals Australia also specialise in teaching people how to train and effectively use a Therapy dog to support individuals within their workplace, facility, or educational setting.
A well-trained, confident and happy Therapy Dog can be an invaluable resource for supporting the social and emotional needs of individuals, as well as fostering a sense of community spirit and overall wellbeing. Therapy Animals Australia also specialise in teaching people how to train and effectively use a Therapy Dog to support individuals within their workplace, facility, or educational setting.
Services Overview
We aim to improve mental health & wellbeing for individuals across a variety of settings
Therapy Animals Australia specialise in implementing Therapy Dog programs that meet the Service Animals Australia Essential Standards for Therapy Dogs alongside the specific needs of each individual setting.
The team at Therapy Animals Australia highly value the positive impact that animals can have on enhancing people’s lives. To this end, we provide practical support and financial sponsorship to Service Animals Australia by training alongside this organisation.
Service Animals Australia is a registered charity that was established to support people to train a service dog.
All proceeds from our general obedience sessions, along with the sales from items such as dog food, treats, vests, and training equipment all go directly to Service Animals Australia. Service dogs improve the quality of life for their handlers by performing specific tasks that directly assist them with a disability and/or mental illness.
All proceeds from our general obedience sessions, along with the product sales go directly to Service Animals Australia.
If you are interested in any of our services, or wish to discuss how we might be able to assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Service Animals Australia is a Melbourne based charity that was established to support people to train a service dog. Service dogs improve the quality of life for their handlers by performing specific tasks that directly assist them with a disability and/or mental illness.
