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Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast

Animal Therapies Ltd

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.

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

26:24

Aboriginal youth reaping the benefits of...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2025/09/18

It's a sad indictment on Australia that despite comprising just 6.6% of the nation's population, Aboriginal youth are 27 times more likely to be in juvenile detention than non-Indigenous young people. This over-representation reflects a history of trauma, cultural dispossession, and forced displacement and assimilation that have affected them, their parents, families and communities. Over successive decades, western models of intervention have failed to nudge that statistic in a more po...

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23:16

Horses lead the way in helping children heal from trauma

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2025/07/06

A new Australian study is shining the spotlight on the healing power of horses, revealing that equine-assisted therapy could help address the growing mental health crisis among children. As childhood mental illness rates spiral, compounded by lengthy waiting times for counsellors and the limitations of many conventional treatments, some social workers are turning to horses for the answer. University of South Australia researchers have captured the lived experiences of 10 social workers and me...

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17:25

How do we stop assistance animals from being turned...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2024/12/04

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...

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25:29

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

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2024/09/20

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 ...

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16:35

Why chickens are the best teachers in a neurodiverse...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2024/07/21

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...

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15:41

What can we do to improve life for blind people and...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2024/05/21

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...

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19:33

Medical alert dogs for diabetics

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2024/03/06

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21:37

How horses help us heal and experience joy

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/12/20

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19:53

Teaching old dogs (and children) new tricks

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/10/18

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21:44

Neurodiverse students thrive in outdoor setting on...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/08/22

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16:34

How dogs are helping first responders cope with trauma

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/06/06

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21:17

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/04/08

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19:52

What horses can teach us about leadership

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2023/02/06

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22:22

Love and attachment: two words that define the...

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/12/04

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13:03

Veterinarians in crisis

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/09/27

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20:31

A little equine magic in Australia's Top End

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/06/28

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16:59

COVID sniffer dogs: the world's fastest screening tool

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/05/16

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18:29

Prisoners and Pets

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/03/10

en-au

21:10

How wild animals heal human trauma

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2022/01/17

en-au

13:04

A tragedy with a silver lining

Animal Therapies Ltd Podcast ·

2021/10/18

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