Family Fundraising Campaigns

Imogen is a 10-year old living with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome; this infiltrates every aspect of her life, requiring her to have 24 hour care every day for the rest of her life.

Theodore is almost 10 years old and has Autism (Level 2) and ADHD. He also experiences sensory processing disorder, cross motor difficulties, high anxiety and dysgraphia. Theodore likes playing Minecraft, doing Scouts and anything to do with planes, trains, LEGO and robotics.

Kylo is almost 4 years old and has autism, sensory processing difficulties, speech delay and anxiety.

Jarli is a beautiful, loving 6-year-old who has been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and a Moderate Language Disorder – characterised by a severe receptive language disorder, and a moderate expressive language disorder.

Hi I’m Lucca, I am diagnosed with level 3 autism and I am non-verbal.

Jude is 5 years old and diagnosed as autistic and anxiety disorder.

My name is Zoë. I am nearly 7 and love swinging as high as you can push me.

Hi everyone my name is Jesse, I am 11 years old and I have ASD level 2 and a form of anxiety which affects my everyday life, I only do part time schooling.

Margaret is a 3-year-old autistic munchkin with the biggest smile. I dare you not to fall in love with her within minutes of catching her gaze.

I am 8 years old and I have ASD 2, ADHD and social anxiety disorder with selective mutism.

Hi! My name is Xavier and I am 7 years old. I have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, depression and severe anxiety.

Hi my name is Lana. My son is Jayme he is 16 years old living with ID (intellectual disability) We have been approved as a Smart Pups Family.

This is Brianna. She is 9 years old and has ASD.

Noely is a bright, sweet, tenacious 5 year-old boy with level 3 Autism (the category which requires the most support).

An Autism Assistance dog will significantly change Jai’s life! Our beautiful, cheeky, adventurous 5 year old boy has severe Autism and Intellectual Disability.

Pip is 4 years old and is a beautiful soul. She is very loving and caring of her friends and family but she really struggles with some of the basic aspects of life. She has Trisomy X and is Autistic. Her family is fund raising for a Smart Pup to assist her with her sleep, safety, emotional regulation, social interactions and improve her gross motor skills. Pip experiences the world a little differently and having a canine buddy to support her will ease her anxiety and make her feel more calm, capable and confident.

Hello, I am Luka, I am 6 years old. I love Star Wars, LEGO, drawing, animals, my best friend- my old dog, “Bear”, and the Zoo.

We are raising funds for a “Best friend for Ben”. Ben is 13 years old and has autism.

Hello there, my name is Brock and I will be turning 4 in August 2021. I like to play with my leap pad as the sounds and graphics interest me. I like to play with my baby Yoda and Cocomelon.

Noah is a 6yro boy with a massive love for dogs. He had a rough start to life with his mum having gallbladder surgery at 15 weeks pregnant, then being born at 30 weeks gestation (10 weeks early).

Benjamin is a bright and happy 3-year-old boy with Autism (level 3), Global Development Delays, ADHD, Dysphagia, and Sensory Processing Disorder. Benjamin lives with his mum, dad, two sisters and has another sibling due in November.

Having a dog will be my friend when I am feeling unsteady, assisting me to stay calm, self regulate and remain safe when I am out and about. Thank you for your support in making my tomorrow a little brighter and safer.

Elliot is 3 years old. He is such a happy child, with a love for animals. He loves climbing trees and he has always enjoyed any activity with water.

Michael is a bright and bubbly 8yr old. Unfortunately he has been through more than most in his short 8yrs and has multiple diagnosis to show for it including ASD lvl 3, ADHD, Severe Anxiety, Selective Mutism, IBS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type, Dysautonomia, Heat Intolerance, Chronic Fatigue, Pes plano-valgus. Hallux valgus, Pectum excavatum, Lack of endurance, Migraines, Chronic constipation/encopresis, Psychosocial aspects associated with long standing symptoms, Enuresis, Urinary incontinence, Pragmatic and Expressive Language Disorder. He also suffers from frequent daily joint subluxations and is housebound majority of the time to ensure a temperature controlled environment which has become extremely socially isolating for him, his siblings and myself.

My name’s Heather I’m a 43 mother of a now 16 year old daughter and I have Temporal Lobe Epilepsy … I also live with PTSD depression anxiety and PNES …

This is Sammy. He is 4 years old. He loves Vegemite toast, Elmo, numbers, zippers, dancing the Hokey Pokey and watching dogs wag their tails. Our Sammy is a cheerful, brave, smart, wonderful little warrior who struggles each day to live a normal life.

Hi my name is Madi. I’ve had epilepsy for 14 years now and no medication has worked for me.

My name is Lomani, due to trauma at birth I had grade 3 and grade 5 bilateral brain bleeds, which resulted in Hydrocephalus.

Hello my name is Bart and I am 9 years old. I live in Redlynch in Cairns with my brother Horatio and my parents.

Hi my name is Lauren and my son Noah is 8 years old. He was first diagnosed at 4 years of age with Autism, ADHD, Sensory processing disorder and anxiety.

Hayley is 10 years old. She is beautiful and creative and loves to dance. Hayley has autism and a high level of anxiety. Despite this and her medical conditions; anaphylaxis, bladder issues, eczema & seasonal allergies, Hayley approaches the world with goodwill and determination.

Bentley has autism, adhd, odd, spd and anxiety.

David was diagnosed with autism level 2, adhd combined and severe anxiety disorders in which he anxiety makes him vomit, he has meltdowns and self harms, he also has sleeping problems.

Help The Hunter Harness A Hero Hound Elliot is Our happy, maddening, loving, wild, frightening, smart, adventurous and special 4 year old boy. Elliot has Cerebral Palsy and Autism. He sees the world in his own unique way, and struggles with many things that other people don’t.

I’m Kai, I am 8yrs old and I have Autism, major anxiety and sensory processing disorder.

Hi I am Hunter and I am 8. I like Minecraft, pandas and the colour green. I would like to have a friend. I have autism level 2, adha, anxiety and sensory issues.

Hi! My name is Martin and I have Autism. Recently, I have been approved for an Assistance Dog. This dog will help me to grow and interact in a better manner with the world around me.

Little Cairo has had a very rough start to life, he was born 6 weeks premature and with Collapsed lungs and kidney Failure. He has since come a long way and now at 15 months old is at home with us on dialysis and a cocktail of medications. He makes regular appointments to hospital for bloods, physiotherapy , Occupational therapy, speech therapy, Renal reviews and surgical reviews to keep him healthy and growing.

Hi my Name is Tanika, I am Jaxons mummy. Jaxon was born 30/08/2016 within the first year of his life Jaxon struggled with tonsilitis and gasping for air in his sleep by 2018 when he was 1.5 he had his tonsils removed. A year later in 2019 Jaxon was diagnosed with T1D over Easter.

Jacob is our 3 1/2 year old son who was diagnosed with Autism in July 2019. He is a loving boy, but his behaviours have become increasingly hard to manage as he has gotten older.

Soph is 19. Soph absolutely loves dogs, as well as ice cream and music. Soph has autism and sensory processing disorder.

Alex was born with cerebral palsy and his positivity, resilience and thoughtfulness continue to inspire us all.

Heath was diagnosed at age 6 with autism, adhd, anxiety and intellectual difficulties.

My name is Sam, I’m 10, I have Phelan Mcdermid Syndrome (PMS).

Chloe was formally diagnosed with Autism and GDD in 2018 but I could see the daily struggles she faced at age 3. I have lost count of how many doctors, specialists, therapists and Pediatrician appointments Chloe has had to sit through, not knowing why or how to feel. Her journey has had many ups and downs, Happy and sad times.

Lachlan was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder at the age of three and a half years as well as a host of other medical issues. He is also currently undergoing assessment for ADHD.

Lydia was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) when she was 6 weeks old. Her journey has not been easy, however it has made her into the brave, vibrant, and kind hearted 6 year old she is today.

A smart pup would make a massive difference to Jordan’s life. Jordan is 8 years old and autistic. He also has sensory processing and auditory processing challenges, plus ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and dysgraphia. He is an inspiring young man who always tries his best but the world is not suited to his needs and is often too bright, too noisy and too crowded. I believe a smart pup will make the world more accessible to Jordan

Nariah-Rosie is 8. She is my Granddaughter, a child whom was born with FASD which is Brain Impairment, Sensory Process difficulties. She also has ADHD( Inattentive) Hearing, Respiratory, Low Immune System/ Sever Rhino Allergies, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, ASD, Receptive Delay, Anxiety, Depression, Selective Mutism, Intellectual Disability, Fatigue & Sleep Disorder and server acceleration growth. She has Nocturnal Enuresis (No natural Biological Clock.)

Gracie is almost 5 years old and is a happy, bubbly and sociable little girl. She is always smiling and laughing and loves being at daycare with her friends.

Robbie is a very busy, animal crazy, country kid. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetics 4 months ago. Our lives have been turned upside down as we come to terms managing his diabetes.

My name is Poppy and I am four years old and I have Rett Syndrome!

Our son Livio was born with autism and an assistance dog would help build his confidence when out in public and help him stay calm in stressful situations.

Nicholas needs your help! Nicholas is 9 years old and was born with a rare brain disorder which has caused him to develop a form of Epilepsy that no longer responds to medicine.

My name is Penny, and I have had CRPS for over 5 years. It began in my left foot and quickly spread to both feet and legs, and now I suffer with it whole body. CRPS is a multi-system disorder that affects the musculoskeletal system, the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a debilitating condition that is characterized by continuous pain, that begins in one region of the body and has a predominance of sensory, motor, autonomic, skin and bone abnormalities in the affected region/s. The pain is disproportionate, in time or degree, to the inciting event. There is variable progression in the signs and symptoms over time.

My name is Theodore, but my parents call me “Theo”, particularly when they are chasing me after I have bolted. I have just had my 3rd birthday. I have two large saucer eyes, and the biggest smile that goes from one side of my face to the other when something excites me, which is guaranteed to melt even the coldest of hearts.

Hi, my name is Aynslie. I am an 18 year old girl who loves dancing, music, make-up and my family, but due to repeated sexual assault trauma growing up I have developed severe PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. I have also been diagnosed with Adolescent onset Epilepsy.

Since London was a baby we always knew she was different from the “norm”. At the young age of 3 London was diagnosed with Autism, severe global developmental delays , PICA, sleep dysregulation, a rare genetic condition from a chromosomal deletion leaving her as “SWAN”, being investigated for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the possibility of an intellectual disability and much much more.

Here is Hendrix’s story. As a first time mum I had little knowledge of what was typical and what wasn’t typical in terms of child development however after some time and observation it became quite apparent that my beautiful little boy was different to his peers. Hendrix was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 and a half years old. This diagnosis rattled our family however we did everything we were advised and attended multiple early intervention programs and did intensive therapy.

Hey everyone, this is Charley. He is Six Years old and he has been diagnosed with Autism Level 2, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Communication Disorder and Generalist Anxiety.

Ashley is a 12 almost 13 year old bright girl who loves to run and play with animals and friends but due a major car accident on the 2017 that almost killed her, she has developed severe PTSD, anxiety and depression which has lead to me needing to take her out of normal school and put her into online schooling because of the stress and anxiety it was causing making her miss a lot of the school and chances to make friends.

I am fundraising for a Smart Pup to help me live a normal life without being afraid of leaving the house, going to the doctors and going down town that’s only some of the thing I will be able to do with a smart pup having a Smart Pup would change my live. It will give me the independence and support I need to live life to the fullest Having PTSD has made living life hard.

Our boy Jyden, he is 4 years old and has autism, he struggles daily with many different things but it has never changed how much of an amazing young man he is.

Sunny Rose is just as her name suggests a beautiful, happy and sunny girl. Sunny was born in 2008 with a chromosome translocation, which means that she is missing some bits of her DNA and have to much of others. Sunny’s condition is extremely rare and so far we do not know of another person with exactly the same condition.

My Name is Dontae, i am 6 yrs old. I have serve ASD-level 3 (autism spectrum disorder), non-verbal, Adhd & spd (sensory processing disorder) i also suffer from mild sesiures. My mummy has applied for a smart pups assistance dog for me, to help me while i go through all my life challenges.

Harvey, 2, is the most beautiful, sweet little boy with just a little too much cheek! He is cute and he knows it! However, don’t let that smile fool you! Everyday is a challenge for Harvey!

This is our beautiful Kalila Rose. She has a rare condition called Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome affects 1 in 10,000 children in Australia, mostly girls. It is primarily a neuro-developmental condition which affects the whole body.

Maliyah (known as Nin) is a beautiful 11 year old girl, who knows how to make people smile.

Sean is a five year old boy who lives with his mum, dad and older sister. Sean, just like any child his age, is active, inquisitive and often very excitable. He loves Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario and Luigi, Paw Patrol and recently, has been excited at the prospect of water balloon fights in the hot weather.

Hello, my name is Kal. I am 5 years old. When I turned 3, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder and a speech delay. Everyday things can be difficult for me.

I have created “Hunter’s Hero” in support of my little man to raise awareness and much needed funds to assist in training our newest member of the family, a Smartpup Pup! Hunter was diagnosed at age 4 in November 2018 with Insulin dependent, Type 1 Diabetes.

My name is Eliza. I have an intellectual disability, epilepsy, limited communication and ataxic cerebral palsy. On May 25th 2017, I lost my big brother Jay in a road accident. Due to my disabilities I am struggling to understand where my beloved brother has gone.

Macie is a 17 month old amazing little girl who always has a smile on her face despite a host of medical issues. She lives in Mackay QLD with her mum and 3 siblings. After a complication free pregnancy, Macie was born at full term and was undiagnosed breech, unfortunately medical intervention was not possible resulting in Macie having a difficult birth with an extended period of time without oxygen. This led to complications with her health, she started having seizures within her first hour of life and has officially been diagnosed with epilepsy and Hypoxia related brain damage.

Summer is an energetic, passionate 9-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with level 2 Autism and high anxiety. She has 2 sisters, Libby 11 and Lakey 3. Lakey has also been diagnosed as level 2 on the Autistic Spectrum.

Lilly has a big and kind heart. She makes her family smile, and often giggle, with her. She loves animals and babies, which is not surprising as she is very caring and loving. Lilly is always the first to offer help, to family and strangers alike.

Rylie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in July 2017, a year later and Rylie is 11 years old and handling life with type 1 diabetes like a champion. Rylie lives at home with his mum but he does not have any siblings that live with him, not only will this Smart Pup alert Rylie of low blood sugar levels before Rylies Blood Glucose levels get too low to react but this Smart Pup will bring Rylie emotional support and companionship.

Charli is my beautiful, 11 year old granddaughter. Life is not always easy for Charli, even though she does her best and gives life her all every single day.

Jacob is 7 years old and lives on the Sunshine Coast. Jacob has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and we are currently undergoing diagnosis of an intellectual impairment.

Sophia is a horse obsessed seven year old with ADHD, autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders.

We are generally very private people, but we need help to raise funds for a Smart Pup, assistance dog, for our daughter, 14. If you can help us out, no matter how much or how little, that would be greatly appreciated.

Lachlan is a fun loving boy with an all or nothing personality but every day tasks are a struggle for him and we spend most of our days helping Lachlan cope with everyday tasks and sounds attempting to help him cope with his sensory meltdowns from the loud noises that life brings when out in our community and the sensory meltdowns and sheer frustration he experiences as a result of his inability to communicate his needs effectively .

Sammuel is 13 and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, he is very smart, greatly loved by his family and has the most beautiful heart. He is the kindest boy you could ever meet. However, Sammuel has been impacted by his autism in many ways. He struggles with communication, anxiety and social situations.

Isaac is a 10 year old boy, with a huge heart, he has so much love for his family & our cat Oscar. Isaac was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, intellectual impairment & separation anxiety disorder when he was just over 5 yrs old