WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Our dogs are placed completely free of charge with clients across Australia. It takes two years to train and costs over $40,000 to provide a qualified Assistance Dog. This covers all training, food, veterinary treatment, kennelling costs and placement with a client.

As we receive no government funding, we rely solely on the generosity and philanthropy of individuals and organisations.

We have an estimated waiting time of up to two years to receive a dog.

Community donations and funding from corporate and philanthropic organisations allows us to continue to provide these services free of charge to the community.

Assistance Dogs Australia

• Places Assistance Dogs with people with disabilities free of charge.
• Offers a lifetime of support to our clients.
• Ensures that Assistance Dogs are trained to the highest standard to offer the most help they can.
• Is a registered charity that does not receive government funding and relies on the generosity of the public to provide its valuable services to the broader community.
• Is accredited by Assistance Dogs International.
• Has DGR (deductible gift recipient) 1 status.

Each Assistance Dog costs $40,000 to train

This includes everything from purchasing a puppy, to food, vaccinations, training & placement. Our Assistance Dogs are provided free of charge to people in need.