Make MDT a part of your NDIS care plan
Melbourne Dog Trainers is a registered NDIS provider and plays an important role in supporting NDIS participants to achieve individual goals and improve lives. Here at MDT we have fully qualified and certified dog trainers who have completed both NDIS training and registration and are experienced in working with participants with all types of disabilities. Our team boasts expert dog trainers who are also certified disability workers, primary school educators who are licensed to provide capacity building services.
MDT has the expertise to support you to attain your core and capacity-building goals as part of your NDIS plan. Even if you don’t have a dog, we can provide the participant with one of our fully trained dogs to suit your individual needs. Our NDIS specialists are ready to meet with you and your NDIS support coordinator to discuss your specific needs and find the best solution for your plan. Our team boasts expert dog trainers who are also certified disability workers, primary school educators who are licensed to provide capacity building services.
Our Services
Melbourne Dog Trainers is flexible to provide an extensive range of services for you and your dog to fulfil the needs of your NDIS plan.
- Recreational exercise support
- Accompanying with walks (with participant’s dog)
- Accompanying with walks (with MDT trained dog)
- Providing companionship on outings and social events
- Participating in animal-assisted therapy programs
- In home training of an animal (specific assistant tasks and obedience)
If your plan permits the friendly MDT dog trainers are also able to assist with other animal related services such as
- Pet Transport
- Pet care during hospital visits and recovery
- General husbandry and welfare (grooming and feeding)
Our team also have experience with providing and training of
- Facility dogs
- Wellbeing dogs
If you can’t see something on the list you need, we are happy to discuss further options
to suit your personal short, medium or long term goal requirements.
Don’t own a dog?
If you don’t have a dog of your own and feel that a dog would really benefit your current needs, our NDIS dog trainers can assist participants and by providing a fully trained companion therapy dog or even help you find, choose and train the right dog for your lifestyle.
We can assist you with;
- Recreational walking support
- We can accompany the participant on walks with a dog providing opportunities to build confidence, teach social skills, encourage communication with other people in a safe manner.
- Psychology visitations
- DAT (dog assisted therapy) involves the use of dogs to help people improve their mental and emotional well-being. It can treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, ADHD.
- Providing companionship on outings and social events
- Help participants with community participation, engage in social and recreational activities with a dog. Eg, develop friendships at local dog parks and coffee shops and meet ups.
- Participating in animal-assisted therapy programs
- Providing a dog that can help those in need of developing social skills and emotional regulation.
What will I need start the Process?
Animals & NDIS
The wonder of dogs
Dogs were given the title ‘man’s best friend’ due to their loyalty, companionship and protection. They are also well known to provide emotional support and assistance to people with a variety of disabilities.
Animal assisted mentoring can;
- Build confidence & independence
- Create a sense of purpose and responsibility
- Reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- Increase physical activity
- Aid in socialisation and help meet new people
- Feel more connected to the world
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s national funding program supporting people with disabilities in gaining more independence, developing skills, connecting with the community, and improving their quality of life. Melbourne Dog Trainer’s NDIS specialist is ready to meet with you and discuss your specific goal objectives. We are looking forward to working with your NDIS support coordinator to find a solution which suits your specific requirements.
Find more information on the NDIS website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Melbourne Dog Trainers is a registered service provider for NDIS with fully qualified and certified dog trainers who have completed both NDIS training and registration and are experienced in working with participants with a variety of disabilities.
A local area coordinator (LAC) can help you create and implement your NDIS plan. LACs can help you understand the NDIS and your current situation, supports, and goals. They can also help you build capacity to make your own decisions and choices.
If you don’t have a dog of your own, our NDIS dog trainers can assist participants by providing a fully trained companion therapy dog or even help you find, choose and train the right dog for your lifestyle.
Absolutely! Just give us a call and one of our staff will come and visit you in your home to discuss how MDT can help you with your NDIS goals.
An NDIS planner can help you achieve your goals, but you can also self-manage all or part of your NDIS funding. Self-managing gives you the flexibility to try new things and change your supports.
Money from your NDIS plan budget will be paid into your bank account, where you can then pay your provider directly. If necessary, you can pay your provider first with your own money and then make a payment request through the myplace portal or the my NDIS app.