Happy Paws Happy Hearts

Help rescue animals while building new and stronger connections. This heart-warming program is designed specifically for veterans, current serving Defence members, and their families.

Email

hello@hphhfoundation.org

Phone

Details

Price:
Free – proudly funded by RSL Queensland

Eligibility:
Current or ex-serving Defence members and their families

Email

hello@hphhfoundation.org

Phone

Details

Price:
Free – proudly funded by RSL Queensland

Eligibility:
Current or ex-serving Defence members and their families

An experience your family will love

Animals truly are good for the soul – and as Happy Paws Happy Hearts’ Defence Families Program shows, they can also do wonders for your relationships.

This free eight-week program is a unique opportunity to help rescue animals, make new friends and bond with your family.

By learning to train the animals together, you’ll not only help them get adopted; you’ll also learn to strengthen your connectedness, communication skills and self-confidence.

The whole time it just felt like I was becoming a part of that community... that felt really special.

- Eloise,

Army veteran and Reservist

Register for an upcoming event

If no programs are currently available, you can register your interest for future events through the Happy Paws Happy Hearts website.

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