RuffTRACK

15/10/2026

The RuffTRACK Wrap 🐾

This week has been all about settling in, finding their feet and beginning to walk their own journey at RuffTRACK.

As our Young People become more familiar with the programs, we’ve started to see those early connections taking shape — building relationships with their dogs, getting to know others in the group and becoming more comfortable in their surroundings.

Through shared experiences, time spent with the dogs and opportunities to work alongside one another, the foundations of trust, connection and belonging are beginning to grow.

Every journey starts somewhere, and it’s often the little steps that make the biggest difference. We look forward to seeing our Young People continue to grow in confidence, discover their strengths and find their place within the RuffTRACK community.

One step at a time, one paw at a time, one connection at a time. 🐾

14/10/2026

We are so incredibly grateful we were so kindly selected for the local matters jar Grill'd
Rouse Hill for the month of July and we were donated $300.00.

Huge thankyou to the store and to the community for your kind donation and selecting RuffTRACK.

This will go towards young people’s end of year activity of their choice! 🧡🙏

14/10/2026

Lawn lad crew working hard yesterday alongside Uncle Sam out at GAP. The lads are growing in numbers with Mikey, Byron and Coops now working on selected Tuesday’s in our social enterprise Lawn lads and lasses.

We have hit the ground running already into this term with so many new opportunities and jobs coming up we are jammed packed…

Our new round yard group started yesterday and have each selected there dogs to work with on there 10 week journey. We are excited to see how they grow within themselves.

Love who we work with!! 🧡

14/10/2026

🐾 The RuffTRACK Newsletter is here! 🐾

There’s lots happening at RuffTRACK, and we’re excited to share our latest updates with you! 🧡

From program highlights and exciting achievements to what’s been happening around the farm, our newsletter is a great way to stay connected with the RuffTRACK community.

📖 Have a read through the attached newsletter to catch up on all the latest news!

A big thank you to everyone who continues to support RuffTRACK and the incredible work we do. 🐶🌱

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08/10/2026

RuffTRUCK coffee trailer will be brewing coffee for our friends VIBE realestate for a property sale at 1-37 Lenox street Richmond this Saturday between 9-9:45am.

Come and say gday to Uncle Sam who makes delicious coffees, hot chocolates and teas.

04/10/2026

We have had an overwhelming response to our weekend animal care job opportunity. Thankyou to all that has applied or shown expression of interest.
I will be contacting everyone that was shortlisted this week to come in for an interview and trial.
🧡🙏 Thankyou again to our village for sharing!

02/10/2026

29/09/2026

Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for a night filled with fantastic food, entertainment, auctions, raffles, and community spirit and helping vulnerable young people one paw at a time!

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 7th November
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Ron Mullock Room, Penrith Panthers

Ticket Options & Pricing
We have options available for individuals, families, and businesses looking to make an impact:

🎟️ Adult Ticket – $110 per person
Delicious buffet dinner included
1 x Drink voucher (valid for soft drink, juice, b**r, or house w**e)

👧 Child Ticket (Up to 12 years) – $65 per child
Buffet dinner included
1 x Drink voucher

💼 Corporate Table – $2,000
Looking to support as an organization? Our Corporate Table package includes:
10 x Tickets for your team or guests
20 x Drink vouchers (2 per person)
2 x Bottles of W**e for the table
A Certificate of Appreciation
Business advertisement in the event booklet on the night
A feature post on our official page

Why Your Support Matters??
Every ticket purchased directly helps RuffTRACK support vulnerable young people as they build skills, confidence, and a brighter future—together with dogs.

Get Your Tickets Today!
Tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot or book a Corporate Table to ensure you don't miss out on this incredible night.

We look forward to celebrating and making a difference with you! 🧡
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25/09/2026

🌭🥓 THE RUFFTRACK ORANGE ARMY IS ON THE BBQ TODAY! 🧡🐾

Heading to the Succulent & Cactus Show at Hawkesbury Showgrounds today? 🌵🌵🌵

Make sure you come hungry! Our amazing RuffTRACK Orange Army volunteers will be firing up the BBQ and serving:

🌭 Sausage sandwiches
🥓 Bacon & egg rolls
🥤 Icy cold drinks

Every purchase helps support the RuffTRACK program and the young people we work with, so grab yourself some brekkie or lunch and support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day out. 🧡

And save a little room — the CWA will have some other delicious goodies available too! 😋

🌵 Succulent & Cactus Show
📍 Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Hawkesbury Pavillion
📅 TODAY! 8am til 2pm

Come say hello to the Orange Army, grab a feed and enjoy the show. We’d love to see you there! 🧡🐾

24/09/2026

🐾The RuffTRACK Wrap – Term 3 Graduation and celebration week🐾

As we wrap up another term, it’s been incredible to see the growth across our Round Yard, Core and Paws for Well-being programs.

Every Young Person’s journey is different, and it’s the steps they take — no matter how big or small — that make the difference. Through their connection with their dogs, with other Young People and, importantly, with themselves, we’ve seen moments of increased self-awareness, self-respect, confidence and connection.

These young people continue to learn that how they treat themselves and how they treat others matters. We see them showing greater respect, supporting each other, building trust and recognising their own strengths.

There have been challenges, achievements, reset moments and plenty of proud milestones along the way — and every one of them is part of the journey.

To all our Young People: keep taking those steps, keep backing yourselves , make informed choices and keep showing the world the person you are becoming - one paw at a time!🐾

We are incredibly proud of you all.

What a great term! And we can't wait to work alongside you all that are coming back again next term!