MA Mai-Wel THERAPY DOG LULU VISITS LILY HOUSE There's no doubt that patting a puppy brings for both one-on-one support and group pure joy to any environment. Unfortunately support with Lulu. Some of the activities for residents at Mai-Wel's Supported Living that residents, Lulu and the Kickstart team House, Lily House, a permanent pet is a enjoy together include playing bingo, doing fall risk, and for the safety of residents, not puzzles, discussing the most recent episodes permitted. However, that doesn't mean of TV series, 'Heartland, learning new signs residents have to miss out on the joys of for communication, enjoying the sunshine and going for a walk... and Lulu has recently discovered she really enjoys razzing the animal companionship. After some residents in Lily House expressed resident bird! interestinspendingsome timewith man's best friend, Mai-Wel staff discussed possibilities Visits from Lulu bring so much joy to Lily and looked to external organisations who House residents and give them something could bring a therapy animal into the house, special to look forward to twice a week. but it was going to be costly. Fortunately, one These sessions provide companionship and of Mai-Wel's Support Coordinators had liaised improve mental health of residents in a way with Kickstart Collective in the past, who that is engaging and, most important of all, specialise in a range of Therapy treatments, loads of fun! including the use of an Animal Assistance Therapy Dog. To learn more about Mai-Wel's Support Coordination or Supported Living When Support Coordinator, Raechel called services, contact us on 4057 2900 or up Emily from Kickstart Collective, she was START@maiwel.com.au. delighted to hear that the team were more than happy to come out with therapy dog, Lulu, to visit residents at Lily House. The team travelled with Lulu to Lily House to provide support and companionship to the residents of the home. The team now visit the home on Mondays and Fridays each week Pictured Right: Pauline, Suzie, Derek, and Sue love spending time with therapy dog Lulu. Mai-Wel Supported Living 4/555 High Street MAITLAND NSW 2320 P: 4057 2900| E: maiwel@maiwel.com.au W: maiwel.com.au Mercury Proudly supported by, MA Mai-Wel THERAPY DOG LULU VISITS LILY HOUSE There's no doubt that patting a puppy brings for both one-on-one support and group pure joy to any environment. Unfortunately support with Lulu. Some of the activities for residents at Mai-Wel's Supported Living that residents, Lulu and the Kickstart team House, Lily House, a permanent pet is a enjoy together include playing bingo, doing fall risk, and for the safety of residents, not puzzles, discussing the most recent episodes permitted. However, that doesn't mean of TV series, 'Heartland, learning new signs residents have to miss out on the joys of for communication, enjoying the sunshine and going for a walk... and Lulu has recently discovered she really enjoys razzing the animal companionship. After some residents in Lily House expressed resident bird! interestinspendingsome timewith man's best friend, Mai-Wel staff discussed possibilities Visits from Lulu bring so much joy to Lily and looked to external organisations who House residents and give them something could bring a therapy animal into the house, special to look forward to twice a week. but it was going to be costly. Fortunately, one These sessions provide companionship and of Mai-Wel's Support Coordinators had liaised improve mental health of residents in a way with Kickstart Collective in the past, who that is engaging and, most important of all, specialise in a range of Therapy treatments, loads of fun! including the use of an Animal Assistance Therapy Dog. To learn more about Mai-Wel's Support Coordination or Supported Living When Support Coordinator, Raechel called services, contact us on 4057 2900 or up Emily from Kickstart Collective, she was START@maiwel.com.au. delighted to hear that the team were more than happy to come out with therapy dog, Lulu, to visit residents at Lily House. The team travelled with Lulu to Lily House to provide support and companionship to the residents of the home. The team now visit the home on Mondays and Fridays each week Pictured Right: Pauline, Suzie, Derek, and Sue love spending time with therapy dog Lulu. Mai-Wel Supported Living 4/555 High Street MAITLAND NSW 2320 P: 4057 2900| E: maiwel@maiwel.com.au W: maiwel.com.au Mercury Proudly supported by,