This resource page is a collection of documents and external links to websites which contain information of interest to people who use dog guides.
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DGHA Community advocacy resources
The DGHA committee held several Member’s meetings during 2024 out of which we have produced the following posters for Members to use to educate their local communities.
There are four files which are all A4 sized, screen reader friendly and perfectly suitable for you to print and share in your community or share on social media. The PDF version is for printing and the .jpeg version is for sharing on social media. The PDF posters should be printed in colour as they all contain the blue in our logo as well as a photo of the late Hailey, Golden Retriever Guide Dog of DGHA member, Jeanette Newell from NSW. Some of the posters also have other colours, yellow, orange and purple. The colours were chosen as they are colour-blind friendly and high contrast.
The posters are suitable for hanging in coffee shops and eateries, and any other businesses you use. They could be laminated to help them last longer, but we’ll leave that up to you. Anyone can download, print and share these posters. We hope they will be useful, and we encourage you to share your experience with using them in your community.
- Be Mindful poster gives six points to be mindful about to ensure the safety of people with vision and hearing loss who use Dog Guides.
- Pet Friendly Business poster gives three points to remember so that Dog Guides and pet dogs can exist in harmony when visiting the same business.
- The Difference poster explains the difference between a pet dog and a Dog Guide.
- Why You Shouldn’t Interact poster gives two good reasons to not interact with Dog Guides.
Be Mindful jpg
Be Mindful pdf
Pet Friendly Business jpg
Pet Friendly Business pdf
TheDifference jpg
TheDifference pdf
Why you shouldn’t interact jpg
Why you shouldn’t interact pdf
Access cards
The DGHA committee have created some access cards for Members to use at those times when they are being refused entry.
Of course, we hope this doesn’t happen, but we know the reality is that some business owners, service providers and the general public need a little more education.
The cards are business card size, 90mm x 54mm, and there is a hole in the top left corner to help you know the card is up the right way.
The DGHA logo is on the glossy side above text that says: Dog Guides are allowed everywhere in Australia under federal law. The reverse side says: Follow the QR code to find information on federal and state Dog Guide Access laws within Australia. There is a QR code to the right of this text. The QR code will take the reader to the Access page on the DGHA website which has information about federal and state laws relating to Dog Guide Access rights.
If you would like a set of 10 DGHA Access cards, please email your request to dgha@dgha.org.au and include your postal address.
Qantas Update to Travel with a Service Dog Policy
Qantas has recently updated it’s policy regarding travel with a service dog on their airlines. to read the full detail go to Travel with a Service Dog
Australian Dog Guide Schools
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Website: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Website
Telephone: (02) 9412 9300
Address: 2-4 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067.
Guide Dogs Victoria
Website: Guide Dogs Victoria Website
Phone: (03) 9854 4467
Address: Chandler Highway, Kew, Victoria, 3101.
VisAbility, Western Australia:
Website:VisAbility Website
Phone: (08) 9311 8202
Address: 61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park, Western Australia.
Guide Dogs Queensland
Website: Guide Dogs QLD Website
Phone:(Freecall) 1800 810 122
Address: 1978 Gympie Road, Bald Hills, Qld, 4036
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
Website: SEDA Website
Phone: (Freecall) 1 800 037 773
Address: 13 Barrett Street, Kensington Victoria.
Guide Dogs Tasmania
Website: Guide Dogs Tasmania Website
Phone: (Freecall) 1800 484 333
Address: 64 Elizabeth Street, Hobart Tasmania 7000.
Guide Dogs Association of SA & NT
Website: <Guide Dogs SA/NT Website
Phone: (Freecall) 1800 738 855
Address: 251 Morphett Street Adelaide SA 5000
Seeing Differently
Website: Seeing Differently Website
Phone: (Freecall) 1800 442 832
Address: 11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086
Legislation Links
Quarantine Links
Bio-Security Australia:
This website has information for people who are travelling internationally with their dog guides.
The link below will take you too the relevant web page. There you will find links to documentation required for importing Disability Assistance Dogs into Australia.
Bio-Security Australia Website
International Links
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
This website provides information and resources for people partnered with guide, hearing, and service dogs.
IAADP Website
Guide Dog Users Inc
This website profiles an American dog guide handlers association.
GDUI strives to promote civil rights and enhance the quality of life for working guide dog teams.
Guide Dog Users Inc
Accessible World
This website provides a comprehensive range of services, information and downloads for people who are blind or vision impaired. You can join in informative online discussion sessions with guest speakers on various topics of interest.
Accessible World Website
Email Discussion Lists
Guide Dog Email Discussion List
This is an email discussion list for Dog Guide users around Australia and New Zealand.
To subscribe to guide-dog-l via email, send an email message to:
Guide-dog-l-request@freelists.org
In the subject line, type subscribe.