Lead The Way Australia Information

Lead the Way, based in Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA is dedicated to studying and enhancing knowledge in Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and providing professional services, networks and training. PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC At our Psychology Clinic we offer world class interventions, that incorporate our therapy animals. We specialise in working with children, adolescents, families and groups with a broad range of mental health concerns. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION At Lead the Way we train handlers in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) via our intensive training programmes. We can certify you and your dog to work as a Therapy Dog & Handler Team via our foundation 6-day intensive, and also offer specific training in Canine-Assisted Interventions via our Advanced 3-day intensive. SEMINARS, CONSULTANCY & SUPERVISION We understand that it takes time, support and experience to become great at what you do - so we offer a range of consultancy and supervision services to professionals working in the field of Animal-Assisted Therapy, including; - Professional Development seminars - Clinical Supervision - Networking and support groups for graduates - Consultancy to individuals or organisations working or getting started in Animal-Assisted Interventions