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.
🎄Christmas lights spectacular at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney ... See MoreSee Less
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Mark drove past earlier today taking my granddaughter to the ballet @ SOH and saw the preparation … thank you for sharing so I can see how amazing it was … hope all is well and enjoy the festive season with family 💕🥂
Beautiful as always.
GoOd Afternoon, 😃 Congratulations, 🎅 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! 🎄 #Great_PHotoS, 🎉🎊 #Great_Video, #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR
Thanks Judy Hannan MP - Member for Wollondilly for hosting me in your Wollondilly electorate today.
I had very informative gatherings with:
✅ Jesse Fitzpatrick - Mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Council and other Wingecarribee Shire Council councillors, including onsite about a proposed new national park corridor near Mittagong.
✅ Mayor Matt Gould and other Wollondilly Shire Council councillors, including about local road, infrastructure and development issues.
✅ Wollondilly Business Chamber Inc.
✅ Gumnut Patisserie.
✅Wilton Growth Area residents and businesses including Wilton Business Network at The New Teas and Greens Cafe. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Mark for the opportunity to meet you and discuss local issues
Lovely to have met you Mark and chat about what is important in the Wingecarribee Shire Council. I hope to see you again soon in the Highlands.
You're the liberal BASTARD. I would go further. I hope you have a terrible Christmas.
GoOd Afternoon, 😃 Congratulations, HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #Great_PHotoS, #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR
The Rev Bill Crews Foundation provides 10,000 free meals to the homeless and hungry each week.
Today a NSW Liberals Parliamentary team helped out serving breakfast to around 230 guests at the Loaves and Fishes Restaurant at Ashfield and afterwards packing Christmas hampers. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful to support the work of Rev Bill Crews 🙏
What a team … well done liberal guys & gals
Well done.
Great MPs 🙏😎❤️ Great charity work
Wrapping up the year celebrating the high achievers at four local high schools:
✅ Caringbah High School
✅ Cronulla High School
✅ De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah
✅ Woolooware High School ... See MoreSee Less
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I remember you were a high achiever Mark. 100%
Am I a terrorist now Mark?
Honoured to join Yowie Bay Public School in its beautiful leafy grounds for its outdoor presentation day. 👨🎓👩🎓 ... See MoreSee Less
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GoOd Afternoon, 😃 Congratulations, HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #Great_PHotoS, #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR
Nice pics mark
Remembering the victims and survivors of the Lindt Cafe Siege, and all those impacted, 10 years on today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hi Mark Speakman when can we vote for you to become the next perimer of NSW
This is the definition of a terrorist Mark Speakman Not a union member