Australian Capital Territory government information about assistance animals can be found here.

If you have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis or other serious injuries you may be able to access a specially trained dog through the Assistance Dogs Australia 'People with physical disabilities' program.

If you have a physical disability you may be able to access an assistance dog through Australian Support Dogs (ASDOG), a not-for-profit organisation that raises, trains and places dogs.

Guide Dogs Australia, along with their state-based organisations, deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.

Guide Dogs QLD deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.

Guide Dogs SA/NT deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.

Guide Dogs VIC deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.

Guide Dogs WA deliver guide dog services that you may be able to access if you are blind or have low vision.

AWARE Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit registered charity that you may be able to access an assistance dog if you are distressed, ill or disabled.

In South Australia assistance dogs can only be accredited under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, by either the Dog and Cat Management Board or the following prescribed accreditation bodies:

• Royal Society for the Blind
• Guide Dogs Australia
• Lions Hearing Dogs
• Assistance Dogs Australia
• Righteous Pups Australia
• Vision Australia
• Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services
• Integra Service Dogs Australia