Animal-Assisted Wellness Sessions for Aged Care Facilities
Animal-Assisted Wellbeing Sessions for Aged Care Residents
Animal-assisted therapy offers far more than just a pleasant visit — it provides meaningful emotional, social, and cognitive benefits for residents.
Emotional Wellbeing & Connection
Regular visits from therapy dogs help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Many residents form genuine bonds with the dogs, creating a sense of familiarity, comfort, and something to look forward to.
Encourages Gentle Engagement
Sessions naturally encourage movement and participation, whether it’s patting, walking, or interacting with the dogs in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Supports Cognitive Stimulation
Interacting with animals can spark memories, conversation, and mental engagement — particularly beneficial for residents living with dementia or cognitive decline.
Calming & Therapeutic Effect
The presence of therapy dogs has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a calm and positive atmosphere within the home.
More Than a Visit — A Meaningful Experience
Over time, these sessions become something residents recognise and anticipate. The familiarity of the dogs and the consistency of visits create deeper therapeutic outcomes compared to one-off interactions.
Animal-Assisted Wellbeing Sessions are a simple yet powerful way to enhance quality of life, support emotional wellbeing, and bring genuine moments of joy to residents.
Residential Aged Care Wellness Pricing:
Standard Session:
Duration: 60 mins
Starting at: $220 + GST
Suitable for: Up to 25 residents
Parking and travel fees apply. Please get in touch for a personalised quote.
Special Offer for Not-for-Profit Organisations:
We believe in supporting the community and extending the benefits of pet therapy to as many people as possible. Not-for-profit organisations receive a generous 20% discount on our pet therapy services.
*Limit of 1 not-for-profit discount per month applies*
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that plans can change unexpectedly. To ensure the best service possible, we kindly request that you adhere to our cancellation policy. For cancellations made before 48 hours of the scheduled booking, no invoice will be charged. We appreciate your consideration in providing sufficient notice. For cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled booking, we will charge 50% of the invoice amount. By booking our pet therapy services, you accept the terms of our cancellation policy as stated above. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.If you have any questions or need to make changes to your booking, please contact us at 0422 082 300.