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

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.

Assistance Dogs Australia also has programs for training dogs to help with conditions such as autism and posttraumatic stress disorder.