Animal-assisted mental health support for Australians most at risk — especially those who cannot afford services and who have disengaged from traditional mental health care.
Funding rounds are announced via social media and via our email newsletter.
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Animal Therapies Ltd (ATL) delivers an animal-assisted mental health outreach and pathways program, an initiative supporting vulnerable and at-risk individuals who feel unable or unsafe engaging with traditional mental health services.
Through safe, trauma-informed human–animal interactions, the program helps participants build trust, feel supported, and take their first steps toward recovery and reconnection.
This vital program is made possible through the generous support of corporate partners, philanthropic grants, and donations from the community.
Support for individuals living with the impacts of trauma who may not feel safe in clinical settings.
Providing animal-assisted mental health support for people experiencing the lasting effects of violence and abuse.
Support is available for those without financial means to access animal-assisted mental health services.
Supporting young people at risk, including those with multiple mental health challenges or disabilities.
Offering outreach support to people with illness or disability that impacts their mental health and wellbeing.
Helping veterans and their families manage the emotional impact of service.
For many people, talk-based therapy can feel overwhelming or unsafe.
Animal-assisted mental health outreach works because it reduces stress, builds emotional safety, and creates connection. This in turn helps people to engage with support, often when other approaches feel too confronting.
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When a funding round opens, details of who can apply will be provided.
Applicants who do not have access to other mental health funding or other financial support are eligible.
When an application is approved to receive funding, the applicant selects a service provider from the ATL national directory. Practitioners not listed on the directory may contact ATL to join as a member. Funding rounds will outline any priority regions.
Make sure you follow us on social media, and subscribe to our e-newsletter. Future funding rounds will be announced when fund become available. Also, checkout the ATL Spotlight on the website
Yes. Animal Therapies Ltd welcomes donor, corporate, and philanthropic partnerships to expand access and reach more people.
Our Animal-assisted mental health outreach and pathway program relies on the community support.
If you would like to find out more, contact the Partnerships and Fundraising Manager fundraising@animaltherapies.org.au
Registered office Queensland.
ATL is an Australian health promotion charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
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