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The Queensland Government is in a caretaker period until after the state election. Minimal updates will be made to this site until after the election results are declared.

Guide, hearing and assistance dogs

Find out about guide, hearing and assistance dogs, including choosing the right one, certification and the public access test, getting a handler identity card, travelling with your dog, and having access to public places

A woman in a wheelchair is accompanied by an assistance dog. She is in a café with a friend.

Businesses, organisations and transport providers

Information for business owners and managers, organisations and transport providers about the access rights of handlers with their guide, hearing and assistance dogs.

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Handlers

Find out if you are eligible for a guide, hearing or assistance dog as well as handler rights.

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Trainers

Trainers and employee trainers at institutions who certify guide, hearing, or other assistance dogs information.

A young woman in a wheelchair is accompanied by an assistance dog. She is about to board a bus.

Resources

Find resources for businesses, handlers, and trainers. Including details about the legislation and forms that trainers and handlers need to fill out.