“National Hearing Dog Day is a chance to recognise the life-changing impact of Hearing Assistance Dogs and the independence they bring to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.”
– David Horne, CEO of Australian Lions Hearing Dogs.
About National Hearing Dog Day
National Hearing Dog Day was established in 2020 to celebrate the life-changing impact of Assistance Dogs on the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community and to mark ALHD’s 40th anniversary. This special day commemorates the delivery of our very first Hearing Assistance Dog, Amber, on April 19, 1982.
In April 2024, we proudly celebrated a major milestone—the delivery of our 700th Hearing Assistance Dog, Yannis! Now fully accredited, Yannis is making a life-changing impact on his recipient, bringing confidence, independence, and support to their daily life on the sunny Gold Coast.
Now in its fifth year, National Hearing Dog Day continues to highlight the vital role these incredible dogs play in creating a more inclusive and supportive society.
Each dog we place with a deaf or hard-of-hearing recipient reflects the dedication of our trainers, volunteers, and supporters who make it possible for us to continue transforming lives through the gift of a highly skilled Hearing Assistance Dog.
Explore Our Partnerships!
Get to know some of our recipients and their amazing Hearing Assistance Dogs.
Planning and Decorating
Advertising and Marketing
To advertise your event, you can use the below social media assets and posters to promote your activity.
Colouring In Activities
If you have children attending an event, or looking for some activities to do with kids in the school holidays or on the weekends, below are some colouring-in pages you can download and print off! These drawings are real ALHD trainers and their Assistance Dogs in training, designed just for fun.
Still need help?
We have a small but effective team that will do our best to support you to run an event or raise funds for Australian Lions Hearing Dogs. Any help or questions, feel free to contact us at info@lionshearingdogs.com.au or call our Training Centre at 08 8388 7836.
