After a precautionary “paws” due to COVID-19, the loveable Labradors of the NSW Government’s 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.
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Very sad times for our community.
As more details emerge about the heroism of first responders and bystanders and about the victims of the Bondi Junction atrocity, today was a chance for the community to come together to express its grief and solidarity.
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STATEMENT ON BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
Tonight we are shocked and saddened by today’s tragedy at Bondi Junction. The NSW Police have advised that the situation is now under control.
Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones.
The NSW Opposition expresses our gratitude to our police, health workers, other first responders and members of the public, and particularly to those who displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of tragedy.
We pray for the speedy recovery of those in hospital tonight.
Now, and in the coming days and weeks, it’s important that those affected by this tragedy receive the care and support they need.
As a community we’ll need to come together to support those who have suffered injury, loss and trauma today.
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My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured. R.I.P. 🙏🤲
Where is the premier of the state not a good look for the premier not to face up to the camera's
Where's the premier of nsw a no show premier when the public are looking for leadership and support for the survivors
My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured 😔
My Question is where was the premier of the state and deputy premier why didn't they both show their faces to the media where they're hiding away from the media ? Not a good look for the state of NSW
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