Assistance Dogs Australia
Assistance Dogs Australia was established as a non-profit organisation in 1996 with a committed
Mission to enhance the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Assistance Dogs
Australia obtains, trains and maintains dogs in community settings to assist people with their
disabilities, to give them more confidence and to help them achieve a greater level of independence
and therefore make a dramatic difference in the quality of life for individuals with physical
disabilities. Not only do Assistance Dogs assist physically, but also these special dogs relieve
loneliness and social isolation, helping their owners integrate more with their local communities.
This increase in independence allows people with disabilities to get on with their lives, often
attending college, getting employment or just mixing more. Assistance Dogs are provided to disabled
recipients free of charge.
PO Box 455
ENGADINE NSW 2233
Ph: (02) 95483355 or 1800688364 (Toll Free)
Fax: (02) 95483766
Email: info@assistancedogs.org.au
Web: www.assistancedogs.org.au
Australian Support Dogs Inc (ASDOG)
Australian Support Dogs Inc provides specially trained dogs to assist people with disabilities achieve
greater independence. The dogs are provided free of charge to approved people. The dogs may be trained to
fetch and carry, open and close doors, pull wheelchairs, lift immobilized limbs, go for help. Assistance
dogs complying with the Disability Discrimination Act are usually allowed to accompany their partner
into public places, where other dogs are prohibited. Costs are kept to a minimum by training only a
few dogs at a time, choosing 'recycled dogs' (surrendered or donated young adult dogs) and the generous
donation of time by many volunteers and trainers.
PO Box 644
MONA VALE NSW 2103
Email: pbennett@asdog.org.au
Web: www.asdog.org.au
Association for the Blind of Western Australia/Guide Dogs WA
The Association for the Blind of Western Australia seeks to maximise the quality of life for Western
Australians with vision impairment. A professional team from the Association offers specialist skills,
training and advice to help people with vision loss to regain confidence and achieve fulfilled and
independent lives. The following services are offered by the Association: guide dogs; mobility training
using a long cane; a statewide Braille and Talking Book Library; comprehensive low vision clinics and
advisory services; day therapy facilities; adaptive technology sales and support; employment and job
skills training; independent living services in the home; confident living group programs; computer
training; early intervention support for young children; braille and audio transcription services;
recreational activities; braille teaching; regional services.
PO Box 101
VICTORIA PARK WA 6979
Ph: (08) 93118202 or 1800658388
Fax: (08) 93618696
Email: mailbox@abwa.asn.au
Web: www.abwa.asn.au
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT exists to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or vision
impaired, by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility. Guide
Dogs NSW/ACT provides advice and training in orientation and mobility, enabling people with vision
impairment to move around safely and confidently. As well as guide dogs, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT offers
a broad range of mobility services which includes training with mobility aids such as canes, low
vision aids or electronic devices. Companion dogs for children and adults who are disabled or
disadvantaged owing to age, isolation or ill health are also available for eligible applicants.
Training programs are tailored to people's individual needs. Staff of the Association travel anywhere
in New South Wales and the ACT to ensure that the training occurs in the relevant surroundings - the
home, office or any other convenient location. All services and mobility aids are provided free of charge.
2-4 Thomas Street
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067
Ph: (02) 94129300
Fax: (02) 94129388
Web: www.guidedogs.com.au
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland is a non-government Agency which has provided
free state-wide mobility programs both on a domiciliary and residential basis since 1961. In the 41
years since the Association has been established in Queensland, facilities have expanded to encompass
a wide range of services, in addition to the training and placement of Guide Dogs. The Association
has regional offices in Townsville, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane
enabling it to provide a comprehensive mobility service throughout the state. An Orientation and
Mobility Instructor is permanently based in each regional office to serve their respective region.
Services are also delivered through hospital outpatient clinics, homes for older adults, schools,
community health centres and low vision clinics.
PO Box 50
BALD HILLS QLD 4036
Ph (07) 32617555
Fax: (07) 32617500
Email: admin@guidedogsqld.com.au
Web: www.guidedogsqld.com.au
Guide Dogs Association of SA and NT Inc
The Guide Dogs Association of SA and NT Inc provides services to people who are Blind, Vision Impaired,
Deaf, Hearing Impaired, and Deafblind. All our services are free of charge and are delivered by qualified
professionals throughout South Australia and Northern Territory.
251 Morphett Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 82038333 or 1800738855
TTY: (08) 82038391
Fax: (08) 82038332
Web: www.guidedogsqld.com.au
PAWS for Diabetics Inc
Paws for Diabetics Inc is a charitable non-profit organisation of dedicated volunteers, involved
in the training and placement of diabetic alert dogs.
2 Border St
Jennings NSW
Via Wallangarra QLD 4383
Ph: (07) 4684 3414
Email: info@ pfd.org.au
Web: www.pfd.org.au
Royal Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Tasmania (RGDAT)
The Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania is the primary service provider to children, adults and
elderly people who are blind or vision impaired in Tasmania. The Association is able to assist people
to meet the difficulties and challenges associated with blindness and vision impairment through the
delivery of quality training programs. RGDAT's aim is to provide people who are blind or vision impaired,
with skills and strategies that are essential for safe, independent and effective functioning. As well as
Guide Dog Services, the Association provides a full range of assessment, training and equipment services
in Orientation and Mobility, occupational therapy, assistive technology and low vision. An extensive program
of community education and consultancy services is also offered to assist the public and professionals to
work effectively with people who are blind or vision impaired.
PO Box 82
NORTH HOBART TAS 7002
Ph: (03) 62321222
Fax: (03) 623212221
Email: pam@guidedogstas.com.au
Web: www.guidedogstas.com.au
Guide Dogs Victoria
For over 50 years Guide Dogs Victoria has been providing the very special form of mobility and
companionship that a Guide Dog brings. Although not as well known, Guide Dogs Victoria also offer
a range of services to Victorians who are blind or have a vision impairment which will enable them
to achieve maximum independence. If you or someone you know has difficulty getting about safely
due to vision loss, Guide Dogs Victoria can offer a brighter future through: training which will
enable them to walk out the door of their home without fear of injury and the opportunity to live
an active life in the community, attend school and university if that's their dream, and gain employment.
All services offered by Guide Dogs Victoria are free to eligible applicants.
Private Bag 13
KEW VIC 3101
Ph: (03) 98544444
Fax: (03) 98544500
Email: info@guidedogs.asn.au
Web: www.guidedogs.asn.au
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA)
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia is a national organisation, providing Seeing Eye Dogs free of charge to
blind people. SEDA gives the blind and vision impaired a chance to participate as active members of
the community. For a blind person, a Seeing Eye Dog is often essential in enabling them to be
independent and active within the community. A Seeing Eye Dog can provide mobility and security
that might otherwise be threatened by everyday obstacles. Raised and trained to be a guide and
friend, all Seeing Eye Dogs go through an extensive process before they are qualified and matched
with a loving companion.
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia - Victoria
17 Barrett Street
KENSINGTON VIC 3031
Ph: (03) 93816400 or 1800 037 773 (Toll Free)
Fax: (03) 93816464
Email: info@seda.com.au
Web: www.seda.com.au/contact.htm
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia - New South Wales
PO Box 121
LITHGOW NSW 2790
Ph: (02) 63552443
Fax: (02) 63552443
Web: www.seda.com.au
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia - Queensland
Level 4, 231 North Quay
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: (07) 32114748
Fax: (07) 32114750
Web: www.seda.com.au
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