We’re dedicated to connecting with our community and regularly engage with local groups, Lions Clubs, schools, lifestyle villages, after-school care programs, workplaces, and more. Our dedicated team will visit your group, accompanied by one of our trainee Assistance Dogs.
We offer a 30–40 minute presentation on our organisation, covering our history, current programs, and what the future holds for Lions Assistance Dogs. The session includes a live demonstration with one of our trainee Assistance Dogs, and our team is happy to answer any questions along the way. You’ll learn how our dogs are trained, how they assist people, and how you can get involved. After the presentation, once our dog’s orange uniform comes off, you’re invited to say hello and meet our Assistance Dog up close, please note that patting the dog is at the trainer’s discretion and will depend on the group and amount of people.
Bookings are highly encouraged in advance to avoid disappointment.
You can make a booking using the form at the bottom of this page, or alternatively, contact us directly to discuss.
If your group is located within a one-hour radius of our National Training Centre in Verdun, in the Adelaide Hills, you’re welcome to submit a request for a visit. While we do not charge a formal fee for group visits, we kindly ask that you consider making a donation to support our organisation and the work we do. The timing can be flexible during business hours but keep in mind our travel time. Our team will also bring along a small selection of merchandise available for purchase—both cash and EFTPOS facilities will be available on the day. Session timing is flexible during business hours, but please keep in mind our travel time when making a request.
Historically we have always welcome Lions Clubs, groups and individuals to our National Training Centre for talks, demonstrations and visits. Currently Our National Training Centre in Verdun is undergoing an exciting redevelopment as we work towards creating a larger, purpose-built facility to support the future of Lions Assistance Dogs.
While our new Centre takes shape, our operations have temporarily relocated, so we’re taking a little break from onsite group visits and tours. If you find yourself in Hahndorf and wish to see our temporary Operations Centre, feel free to drop by to browse our shop or learn more about our Organisation. Our address is located here.
We can’t wait to welcome you back and share our new home with you when the redevelopment is complete. In the meantime, you can connect with us through other means,
We offer a specially adapted presentation just for little learners, available upon request. Our team gives a short, engaging talk about our Assistance Dogs – how they help people, their Public access rights, and how to behave appropriately around them.
To make the session fun and interactive, we’re happy to include a story time using an illustrated book about Assistance Dogs. Depending on the group, we can also provide a live demonstration with one of our dogs, followed by an opportunity for the children to meet a trainee Assistance Dog. To ensure the dog’s wellbeing, we kindly ask that children approach one at a time – this will be managed by our team based on the group size and setting.
To book your Community Talk, please complete the form below: