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Sponsor a dog. Change a life.

Every single day, we see lives being transformed by our highly trained Service Dogs. We see the moment when Veterans and First Responders are matched with their new forever, life changing partners. Together, they’re able to leave the house again and resume everyday life. They’re able to connect with friends and family. The nightmare cycle is stopped and a better quality of life is made possible.

As a Dog Sponsor, you can make all of this happen — and help us get one big step closer to our goal of funding a Service Dog for someone on our waiting list who has run out of other options.

Foster something special: about the program.

Our Foster Carer Program allows you and your family to become active members of our community and support our First Responders and Veterans living with PTSD, and their families.

We value the support of all our Foster Carers and appreciate the vital role they have in our program. Our Foster Carers are a very special group of people that are generous in giving us their time and our assistance dogs a temporary loving home while they are in training.

We are always looking for people to join our Foster Care Program and have different programs available depending on where you live.

If you are Canberra / Sydney / Gold Coast / Brisbane / Melbourne (Mornington Peninsula or Bayside areas) and would be interested in becoming a Foster Carer, we would love to hear from you.

Every cent well spent.

100% of the money donated to Life Unleashed goes directly to sourcing and purchasing pups, training, placement and aftercare of our Service Dogs. Private donors cover our operating costs, which means every dollar can go where it’s needed most.

See the change you’re making.

Don’t just take our word for it. Our next-level commitment to transparency means we don’t just tell you you’re having an impact, we show you. We’ll share photos and stories of Service Dogs and their Client/Handlers you’ve helped fund.

You raise the funds, we’ll raise the pups.

Our Supporters have done some pretty amazing things to raise money for LifeUnleashed by Integra Service Dogs. And they’re thinking of new things to do every day. Need some inspiration? These are a few community let campaigns we’ll never forget.

Some amazing campaigns.

These fundraising campaigns were envisioned, organised, and driven by our community and extraordinary individuals who want to make a difference. Your passion inspires us, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

What is your fundraising idea?

Australian native flower

Belconnen Garden Club Canberra
Annual Fundraiser
$1,000

The Belconnen Garden Club, founded in 1980, holds an annual charity fundraiser each September, raising funds through raffles and plant sales to support a local cause.

Members unanimously chose to support Integra in 2024.

“We’ve been delighted to support you and truly appreciate your gratitude. Meeting Josh and one of the service dogs at our Christmas lunch was a highlight for our members. Wishing you all the best in your vital work!”

Logo for KPMG our Partner

KPMG Corporate Citizen Committee Canberra
Creative Fundraising
$7,995

We are beyond grateful to the wonderfully ingenious young people at KPMG Canberra for their big hearts.  They raised $7955 for us last year through several clever fundraisers. #grateful

Simon and Anton Smith
Kokoda Trek
$5,000

Simon Smith (leader of the pack at one of our corporate partners, Pet Culture), and his son Anton took on the Kokoda trek, a journey of endurance, resilience, and compassion. Simon and Anton chose to embark on this journey to raise money and awareness for Life Unleashed as they understand the impact a Service Dog can have on a Veteran in need.

Walk for Bell
In honour of Bella Canfield
$45,000

Words cannot fully express our gratitude to the Canfield family, who tragically lost their daughter and sister, Bella, in a car accident in 2022. In her memory, they hold the annual ‘Walk for Bell’ event. This year, they’ve raised an incredible $45K, which will help us in collaboration with Code9 Foundation provide assistance dogs through Integra Service Dogs Australia,  for first responders and their families dealing with PTSD and other mental health challenges.

Jessica Cameron - Ambassador

Guinness World record 
Jess sumo lifts a world record of 4935kgs
$22,000

Instead of having a ‘naughty 40’ party or buying herself a sportscar for her birthday in Feburary, Jess says she decided to break a world record, but insisted she use the achievement to “actually do good”.

“I encountered Integra a few years ago through my work in Defence, and I love their dogs, particularly the Labs. I also have a connection with veterans – my husband’s ex-navy and we have friends who have served and still do,” Jess says.

Breaking the record for the heaviest sumo deadlift in 60 seconds (female), Jess lifted a massive 4935kg, beating the previous holders record by over 900kg.

More importantly, she raised over $22,000 for Integra Service Dogs Australia while doing it.

2 Integra Service Dogs on an outing wearing working jackets

Brian and Ian Schumacher
4400km coast to coast bike ride
$35,000

After losing their sister, Merilyn, to suicide in 1997 after a long battle with mental illness, Brian and Ian are passionate about supporting mental health initiatives and getting behind causes such as Integra Service Dogs Australia.

Brian and Ian Schumacher embarked on a monumental 4400km coast-to-coast Australian bike ride from Fremantle to Sydney to raise funds and awareness for Integra Service Dogs Australia.

Brian has sons in the police force and army so he understands the pressures on first responders and defence force personnel.

Run Melbourne Team photo

Run Melbourne 2023
21km marathon
$2,000

A big thank you to the team of runners who entered Run Melbourne 2023 to raise much needed funds and awareness for Integra Service Dogs.  The team successfully ran 21kms.

Belconnen Soccer club cheque presentation

Belconnen Soccer Club
Annual fund raiser
$3,715

The local Belconnen Soccer Club, Canberra recently presented Integra Service Dogs with a generous donation.  Thank you for selecting us as your charity, we are most grateful for these much needed funds and your ongoing support.

Your skills help us scale: our vision for volunteering

Thank you for your interest in our Charity. Our volunteers are an essential part of this organisation and allow us to punch above our weight on important campaigns and events. We aspire to be an inclusive and innovative organisation where people can contribute their time and skills through volunteering for an important cause. A place of welcoming where people can bring their best and authentic selves, in a way that’s flexible and convenient.

Who can volunteer?

Anyone 18 years or older that has the relevant skills we’re seeking, please complete the expression of interest form.

The skills we’re currently recruiting for are:

Video production
Content creation
Fundraising campaigning
Graphic Design
Print Design
Web Design
Illustration
Psychology
Research
Photography

If you have skills in any of the above areas and are interested in volunteering please get in touch via our Expression of interest form. We’ll then be in touch to follow-up.

Volunteer expression of interest form