78.Maxx the service dog saved my Husband

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Army spouse Mel about a service dog called Maxx and how he saved her husband.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mel and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>What it's like when your Husband deploys every two years</li> <li>Her Husband's decision to be proactive in seeking mental health support</li> <li>Why a service dog was the right fit for her Husband and their family</li> <li>The Defence Community Dog program and the support the <a href= "https://www.defencebank.com.au/foundation">Defence Bank Foundation</a> gives the program</li> <li>The impact Maxx has had on her Husband's everyday life and their family life</li> <li>The type of support Maxx provides and why Mel being the third wheel is a good thing</li> </ul> <p>Maxx was matched with Damien through the <a href= "https://www.defencebankfoundation.com.au/defencecommunitydogs/">Defence Community Dog Program</a>, a program that is funded by the <a href= "https://www.defencebankfoundation.com.au/the-foundation/">Defence Bank Foundation</a></p> <p>The DCD program provides highly trained service dogs to serving and ex-serving ADF members who need support to deal with injuries and illnesses including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Every dog in the program is rescued from a pound or shelter and trained at the Bathurst Correctional Centre with the assistance of professional dog trainers and inmates at the centre.</p> <div>The admin costs to run the Defence Bank Foundation are met by <a href="https://www.defencebank.com.au/">Defence Bank</a> to make sure that all donated funds are provided to the Defence Community Dog program.</div> <div> </div> <div>Visit <a href="https://www.defencebankfoundation.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth= "NotApplicable">https://www.defencebankfoundation.com.au/</a> to make a <a href= "https://www.givenow.com.au/defencecommunitydogs">donation</a> or to find out more info.</div>