'Dogs helping people'
Make 2026 your year!
Ready to make a difference?
Take our volunteer quiz to see if you're a paws-itive match for our team!
Be the reason someone smiles in 2026!
Join PAWS as a volunteer with your friendly dog to become part of something truly special. You will receive all the training and support you need to share the joy of pet therapy with everyone you visit.
With a PAWS dog anything is pawsible...see why they are our number one priority
Our committed, professional, and compassionate therapy dog teams visit people of all ages. Whether it's reading programs and wellness visits in schools or specialised medical settings and aged care, PAWS has the right therapy team to meet your clients' needs.
PAWS would not be able to operate without the generous financial support from individuals and organisations. Just like our dogs, donations come in all sizes, and we appreciate each and every one. Thanks to your support, hundreds of people every week will enjoy the love and comfort a dog can bring.
DOGS...making life better
Therapy, assistance, support, companion, wellbeing. These are just a few of the terms used to describe the role of dogs in society. But what is the difference? And, what is the right dog to meet your needs?
PAWS for Applause
