INDIGENOUS DESIGN
LABS X ADA

boy-top-squeeze
podium-top-banner

DIGGER is more than a plushie; he’s a plushie pup with a purpose. Doing good is DIGGER’S main mission. With every plushie purchased, a portion of proceeds will go directly towards the Kookaburra Kids Program. Through the Plushie Program, will donate $30 from every sale.

The Partnership

DIGGER is more than a plushie; he’s a plushie pup with a purpose.Doing good is DIGGER’S main mission. With every plushie purchased, a portion of proceeds will go directly towards the Kookaburra Kids Program. Through the Plushie Program, will donate $30 from every sale.

Our Pawtners for 2024

Since 2022, we’ve been a proud partner of Kookaburra Kids Foundation. Kookaburra Kids focuses on raising funds for Defence, Law-Enforcement and First-Responder young people impacted by family mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities so they can reach their potential.

This program provides evidence-based, age-appropriate prevention and early intervention mental health services embedded within a peer-based social and activity-based format. Children attend an annual camp and a series of fun activity days featuring mental health education. Every DIGGER that goes to a good home will ensure that more kids have the opportunity to join these life-changing programs.

Kookaburra Kids

Renée Coffey CEO

CEO, Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

“We are so excited to continue our partnership with Australian Defence Apparel. To date, ADA has generously contributed $75,000 to Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation programs, providing crucial support to young people in families impacted by mental illness. As well as ADA’s unwavering support of Kookaburra Kids, this initiative marks a significant step forward in recognising the invaluable service of our heroic four-legged soldiers, who stand alongside their courageous human counterparts. We eagerly anticipate the launch of this new endeavour in 2024, envisioning Digger, a beloved mascot, bringing joy to the hearts of many fortunate young people.”

Personalise your Pup

DIGGER can be customised with a name 
on a custom laser-engraved patch. You can also stick any patch to the velcro attachment on his vest.

Inspired by our brave military working dogs

DIGGER, ADA’s K-9 plushie, was inspired by Australia’s brave military working dogs. DIGGER was designed to recognise our heroic four-legged soldiers who serve alongside their brave humans.


  1. 01 German Shephard
  2. 02 Scruffy Fur
  3. 03 Super Soft & Snuggly
  4. 04 Camo Harness

Meet DIGGER the Dog

Building a stronger future requires genuine collaboration with Kookaburra Kids. Get your DIGGER the Dog at www.legear.com.au

ADA is proud to support Kookaburra Kids through our unique partnership, where we act as an enthusiastic agent for their cause. In our collaborative efforts to raise funds, it's Kookaburra Kids who leads the charge in conducting fundraising activities, allowing us to focus on what we do best: spreading joy and making a difference without the need for separate fundraiser registration.