After a precautionary βpawsβ due to COVID-19, the loveable Labradors of the NSW Governmentβs Canine Court Companion Program are back on duty at Sutherland Courthouse.
The affectionate pooches bring comfort to court users who are often experiencing some of the worst days of their lives.
The friendly Labradors have been hounding their volunteer handlers to get back to work and make a difference in our local community once again.
The dogs are back at Sutherland Courthouse three days a week and provide support in publicly accessible areas of the courthouse.
They may also work in response to special requests from police or court professionals to assist where people are particularly anxious.
An evaluation of the program found the therapy dogs have a calming and uplifting effect on victims of crime, as well as court professionals and volunteers, support networks, and the family and friends of people attending court.
Each helpful hound receives up to two years of intensive training with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Sutherland is one of nine courthouses were the program operates across regional and metropolitan NSW.
Out and about in the Ryde electorate today listening to small businesses with Jordan Lane MP - For Ryde ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for visiting - it was a pleasure having you meet the locals.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cookβs landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s a unique occasion brilliantly done by La Perouse LALC and Sutherland Shire Council.
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Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
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Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
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Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
β Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
β Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
β Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
β Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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Honoured to attend two more moving Anzac Day services this afternoon:
- The 18th Coloured Digger March and Service, honouring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander service men and women.
- The lunchtime commemorative service at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Well done Mark, again
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