Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) is a registered charity representing the welfare work of five member agencies, each of whom aims to make the world a better place for pets.

Through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership.

 We use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all animals and we rally support for programs that deliver high welfare standards.

Together, our members provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year.

MindDog is an Australian charity that trains psychiatric assistance dogs to support individuals living with mental health conditions, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

These specially trained dogs help their handlers navigate daily life by providing emotional support, reducing anxiety, and increasing social interaction.

By empowering individuals to regain their independence and confidence, MindDog plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for those facing mental health challenges.

Donations to MindDog directly fund the training and care of these assistance dogs, making a life-changing difference for both the dogs and the people they support.

Animal Therapies Ltd (ATL) is a health promotion charity and is the lead organisation for the animal-assisted services sector. ATL connects the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities with animal-assisted mental health and wellbeing support services.

Animal-assisted therapy involves a series of sessions with a qualified practitioner (e.g. counsellor, psychologist) working alongside an animal.

Research highlights the benefits of human - animal interactions and the positive impact this has on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities when incorporated into mental health treatment.