Assistance Animals

Information and resources to support people with assistance animals in the Inner West.

Resources and Contacts

Assistance animals help people with disability live independently and access the community. This page provides information and contacts for support services and transport options.

Understand how assistance animals can travel safely on public transport.

Travelling with animals and pets
Phone: 131 500

Provides rules and guidance for assistance animals in NSW.

Assistance Animals
Phone: 02 4428 4100
Email: pets@olg.nsw.gov.au

Supports people with mental health conditions by training psychiatric assistance dogs.

MindDog
Email: info@minddog.org.au

Trains dogs to help people with physical disabilities and autism live independently.

Assistance Dogs Australia
Phone: 1800 688 634
Email: info@assistancedogs.org.au

Offers guide dogs and services for people with vision impairment.

Guide Dogs Australia
Phone: 1800 484 333
Email: info@guidedogs.asn.au

Page last updated: 17 Feb 2026