Apply for an exemption for an assistance dog

If you require the help of an assistance dog due to disability, you may be eligible to receive a fee exemption for your assistance dog.

To be eligible for a registration fee exemption, the assistance dog must meet the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 definition, being 'a dog that is trained to perform tasks or functions that assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effects of their disability'.

Additionally, the owner of an assistance dog is required to make an application to Council, providing reasonable evidence that the:

  • applicant has a disability that necessitates an assistance dog
  • assistance dog has been trained to alleviate the effect(s) of the disability
  • assistance dog has completed obedience training, as defined in the GiC Order
  • assistance dog is at least 12 months old
  • assistance dog is microchipped
  • assistance dog is desexed.

More information can be found on the Animal Welfare Victoria website.

How to apply

Online

Step 1.Dog trainer declaration

You will need to download a form for your dog trainer to complete to declare that the dog has successfully completed obedience training.

Dog trainer declaration(PDF, 181KB)

If you have trained your own assistance dog, you will still need to complete the declaration form.

Step 2.Health professional declaration

You will need to download a form for your health professional to complete to verify that the applicant requires the services of an assistance dog. 

Health professional declaration(PDF, 153KB)

Step 3.Apply

Complete the online form including information about the dog, the applicant and attach the declaration forms.

Apply for a fee exemption

Step 4.Next steps

Council's Community Safety team will review your application and issue a certificate of registration if your application is successful.

In person

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download the application form, including declarations from the dog trainer and health professional. 

Assistance dog application form(PDF, 1MB)

Step 2.Take it to Customer Service

Attend the customer service desk at 32 Civic Drive Greensborough. 

The desk is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm excluding public holidays. 

Mail

Step 1.Complete the form

Download the Assistance Dog Application Form, including the declaration from the dog trainer and health professional.

Assistance Dog Application Form(PDF, 1MB)

Step 2.Mail the form

Mail your completed form to:

Nillumbik Shire Council
PO Box 476
Greensborough VIC 3088

Contact us

Phone

9433 3111

Email

nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Location

32 Civic Drive
Greensborough
3088
View map
Back to top