A little connection can change a day.
Warm, personalised therapy dog visits across Melbourne with Kate and Murphy — combining animal-assisted wellbeing with the consistency of the same handler and the same Golden Retriever, every time.
Same faces. Every visit.
Golden Bond is built around consistency. Kate and Murphy come to you, taking the time to get to know the people they visit and allowing genuine relationships to grow.
Kate’s background and qualifications in mental health, together with specialist Lead the Way training, support thoughtful, purposeful animal-assisted work — with Murphy as her trained partner, not simply a dog brought along for the visit.
Connection can look different.
There is no script for a Golden Bond visit. Some people want plenty of interaction; others prefer something quieter. Kate and Murphy follow the person, group and setting — creating space for connection to happen naturally.
There isn't one right way to connect. The important part is that the experience feels comfortable, genuine and individual.
Wellbeing that comes to you.
Aged Care
Companionship, reminiscence and meaningful connection for older adults.
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Wellbeing, reading, regulation and staff wellbeing from Prep to Year 12.
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Individualised visits for appropriate self-managed and plan-managed participants.
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Friendly, carefully planned visits for community and appropriate healthcare settings.
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A visit that meant more.
“Murphy has the loveliest nature. I think it made a real difference to Dad's day — and mine too.”
— Son of an aged care resident
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