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WOW, WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY YOUR SUPPORT.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING PAWS 4 KIDS MEET OUR FUNDRAISING TARGET OF $200,000.

Millie is over the moon that your help will bring four new doggy companions to help her transform the lives of 500 children.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If we can raise another $50,000, we will be able to support children with a therapy dog in one of our regional locations – Warrnambool!

We've been so overwhelmed by the amazing community support that we're unable to match further donations, but you can still make a gift that will help us have another therapy dog helping children in Warrnambool. If you can help us get to $250,000 you'll make this possible.

We know the program works. We’ve seen it change lives.

When I’m with Millie, it makes every bit of stress that I’m latching on to lets go. It just goes. Working with Millie brings my day to a different level of happiness. I’ve never been that happy in my life than when I see that dog.

– Laura
Donate now to give #4timesthehope
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Meet Millie, who is already making a big impact on kids

Donate now so Millie can help more kids in need
24
Hours to raise $200,000
4 x
The impact on Wednesday 6 March
500
Children will receive support

Thank you to our generous supporters

We are grateful to the following supporters, who are generously matching gifts to Paws 4 Kids to help us reach our goal:

  • Queensland Community Foundation’s Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls Inc. Trust Fund
  • Bob Stewart’s - a third generation family business that specialises in the supply and retail of school uniforms
  • PETstock Assist is committed to making a long-term difference and positive change in the lives of pets and humans
  • OurPawPrints Matching Circle - including Greg Noonan, Angela Rutherford and Laurie Lavelle AM & family

Stories from the young people we

Support

Zara The Puppy Sitting On Park Bench With Abby

Zara the puppy brings out the best in young people

Getting a puppy was no spur of the moment decision; it was something Abby planned for and looked forward to for a long time. When she brought Zara, a gregarious Golden Retriever, home – and then into work – she had no idea the positive impact it would have on the young people she works with.

Read story
Students At Bittersweet Cafe Sitting Around Cafe Table

Bitter Sweet Café hits the sweet spot for VCAL students

The tuckshop or canteen is a key feature at most schools, but very few have their own café. MacKillop’s specialist school in Geelong went a step further, opening their very own student-run endeavour, the Bitter Sweet Café.

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Joanne Holding Dogs Paw

Learning through teaching

Laura* didn’t expect to be teaching a dog to heel as part of her residential care education program. But now as she looks back, she’s even more surprised about what a dog has been able to teach her.

Read Laura's story

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