Introducing Terri, Our New Senior Program Trainer in Mackay
Happy Paws Happy Hearts is excited to welcome Terri to our Mackay team as our new Senior Program Trainer!
With a rich background in inclusive education and training, Terri brings a lifetime of experience connecting with people and animals alike.
Terri is a true-blue to the region, having grown up on a local cane farm. Surrounded by pets - from small pets, cats and dogs to turtles. Terri’s early bond with animals laid the foundation for her passion to work with people and animals together.
Inspired by personal experiences supporting neurodivergent friends and family members with hearing loss, Terri is deeply committed to fostering inclusion and growth for vulnerable people. Terri’s professional journey includes working in schools in inclusive education, and a training & consultancy company, where she focused on empowering individuals of all abilities to access quality, caring services.
What excites Terri most about joining HPHH?
Learning about the transformational impact of our programs that connect people with animals to create life-changing opportunities. Within just a few sessions, Terri witnessed participants move from shy and reserved to finding the confidence to express themselves.
“I have loved seeing participants light up as they form connections with animals and each other, and they often call their session days the highlight of their week”, Terri said.
Looking forward to her role this year, Terri is passionate about helping participants build confidence, explore new skills, and create lasting connections - with people, animals and the community. She is also eager to expand Happy Paws Happy Hearts’ impact in Mackay, seeing more and more young people reach their goals, and recruit volunteers to support participants on their journey.
If you have participants who are ready to join a fun and engaging environment supporting new skill acquisition whilst building confidence, social skills and independence, visit our website to learn more about our programs at:
Alternatively, I would love to learn more about your clients and their goals and discuss how Happy Paws Happy Heart's unique lifechanging programs could be a rewarding experience to enhance their journeys for positive change.