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Spotlight on the Courts Canine Support Program
Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker with therapy dog, Quota
The ACT Courts are trialling a canine support program aimed at reducing the anxiety levels of court users.
The trial will involve a therapy dog from Guide Dog NSW/ACT visiting the court with their handler for a few hours per week supporting children, vulnerable persons, victims and other court users.
Further information about the program can be found at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT website.
If you have an assistance animal you will be bringing to court you can contact the Courts and Tribunal Assistance Officer on (02) 6205 0322 or email CourtAssistance@courts.act.gov.au to discuss how the court might assist you and your assistance animal.
For more information on the accessibility services that are available to people with disability attending the courts, see the Magistrates Court website and the Supreme Court website.
